Living With IBS and DiverticulitisHave you ever been diagnosed with diverticulitis? Do you suffer from diverticulitis flare-ups along with your IBS? Thankfully, it has been several years since my last diverticulitis episode. As a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A Man and His WokDiet, diet, diet…IBS sometimes has us consumed with our diet. This was working, but now, not… This food used to cause bad diarrhea, but now, I'm somewhat constipated… This is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Having IBS Has Taught Me About MyselfHaving IBS isn’t all bad. Hear me out. Over the course of the thirteen or so years that I’ve lived with IBS-D, I’ve learnt a ridiculous amount of stuff about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are You Comfortable with Flare-Ups Around People?I love reading what other people with IBS share about living with the condition. It’s nice to know that I’m not the only one who needs to know where the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Marinated Tofu And Roasted Pumpkin SaladIf you are vegetarian and you are following a low FODMAP diet, it doesn't mean you have to miss out on taste. This salad can be prepared in advance and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Make Your Own KombuchaKombucha! Have you tried making your own? It can be quite satisfying to brew your own kombucha and this recipe has never let me down. It's a tasty little beverage...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
False AlarmsOne of the worst parts of dealing with IBS is the false alarms, let alone the interruptions. I truly dislike with a passion every time I feel an urgency to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Pity PartyWhen having to deal with any sort of illness, it is possible to experience the ‘woe is me’ factor. We get to feeling sorry for ourselves so often that we...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Food as a Tool in IBSMany people with IBS have an interesting relationship with food. If you react to everything every time you eat, food is not your friend. As a naturopath and nutritionist one...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS and GERD: Are They Related?If you are like me, you suffer from both GERD and IBS. It hasn’t been a pleasant journey, but thankfully I have identified my major triggers and found medications and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Connection Between IBS and Bladder ProblemsIf you have IBS, you may know that you have an increased risk of also having other diseases. In addition, researchers now understand that people of all genders have an...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Working with IBSEven though I have gotten to a point in my life where my IBS is much better managed compared to when I was first diagnosed nearly two decades ago, it...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What if FODMAPs Doesn't Help?The low FODMAPs diet developed by Monash University in Australia has come to be known as THE diet for IBS. No doubt it has helped countless people get their IBS...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A New Parent with IBS is Worried but DeterminedThe time has finally come – I’m going to be a new parent! My wife and I had a gender reveal party recently and we just found out we’re going...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is It My Gallbladder or IBS?As most of us know, IBS is such a complicated condition. It can exhibit a wide range of symptoms they vary from person to person, which could cause misdiagnosis or...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Ongoing Experience of IBSGenerally speaking, when I write about my experience with IBS, I would like it to be helpful in some way. Whether it be cathartic, informative, inspirational etc, it doesn’t matter...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Positive Impact of IBS on My Social LifeYes, you read the title right. I’m talking about the positive impacts of IBS. We always focus so much on the negative consequences of the illness, and we tend to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don't Touch My Stomach! It's Sensitive!Have any of you living with IBS ever had to tell someone, maybe a loved one, not to touch your stomach because it would intensify your symptoms? For instance, I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
1-Day Low FODMAP Meal PlanYou’ve probably heard about the low FODMAP diet. Perhaps it has even been recommended to you by your healthcare professional. But have you tried it? Starting something new can feel...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Counting Your BlessingsI don’t think I ever wanted to write this article. If you were to ever explain to someone that you have a disorder called IBS and that it is very...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
