When Spice is NOT so NiceWe probably have all heard of this at some point: spicy foods can cause diarrhea and even contribute to IBS. But that's...reactionscomments
This is Why Anxiety Makes IBS Even WorseI think we can all agree that IBS flare-ups are terrible. But if you’re like me, you suffer from actual symptoms far...reactions5comments
The Pain of Discipline and the Pain of RegretI thought I would share one of my favorite inspirational quotes with you today. I actually first saw this at a martial...reactionscomments
Visible or Invisible: Let’s Be KindI recently had a hip replacement surgery, and I’ve been using crutches and then a cane to get around as I recover...reactionscomments
Navigating IBS and Intimate RelationshipsI first began to have persistent symptoms of IBS beginning when I was 19 years-old and just a month or so into...reactions8comments
A New Way to Diagnose IBS: An Acoustic BeltI do not remember my diagnosis journey for IBS fondly. It consisted of me having to take a whole semester off of...reactionscomments
"You Gave me Your IBS!": Miseducation and the Power of SuggestionMy partner is constantly telling me that I gave her my IBS, that suddenly, despite years of research to the contrary, it...reactions2comments
Lemon and Thyme Sardines on ToastA simple little snack that is surprisingly filling, cheap and tasty! Perfect on your favorite low FODMAP bread. If you’re not sure...reactionscomments
4 Things My IBS Relies on During a FlareI don’t know about you, but when I happen to have an IBS flare in the comfort of my own home –...reactions4comments
What Does Managing Your Illness Really Mean?Despite the fact that I have had stomach problems (IBS, gastritis, ulcers) and mental illness issues (bi-polar disorder, severe anxiety and clinical...reactionscomments
Imposing or Insisting is Not HelpfulIf you’re reading this and you suffer from IBS, or any other illness, has anyone ever insisted or tried to impose their...reactions2comments
What Could Be Missing In Your IBS TreatmentThe vast majority of people with IBS have tried elimination diets like FODMAPs, GAPS, Gluten and dairy-free, etc. These diets are wonderful...reactionscomments
Do Prebiotics Help or Hinder IBS? Probiotics are well known for their role in gut health, but lesser known and understood are prebiotics. Prebiotics can be confusing for...reactionscomments
I Think I’m Just Not Going to EatIt’s a simple solution right. My new IBS diet will be NOTHING. There are all these things we can’t eat or drink...reactionscomments
2 Things You Might Not Know About Your IBSFiguring out how to deal with my IBS on a day-to-day basis has been a continuous process ever since it started. When...reactionscomments
Ginger, the Root RemedyGinger is a plant from tropical regions, similar to turmeric, and grows underground. Its stem puts out lateral shoots called a rhizome...reactionscomments
Cleanliness and IBSDoes IBS make you feel dirty? It makes me feel dirty sometimes. No, it does… I know I’m an adult and that...reactionscomments
How to Help Someone Who Has IBSIt occurred to me recently, that we read a lot about coping mechanisms for how we deal with living with IBS and...reactionscomments
Why My IBS Diagnosis Made Me AngryAfter years of IBS symptoms that continually got worse and worse, after blood tests, urine tests, stool tests, endoscopy, colonoscopy, and the...reactionscomments
Stir-Fry Garlic Ginger BroccoliniThis tasty recipe includes ginger, which may have some soothing benefits to IBS. Broccolini, a hybrid of broccoli has the same anti-cancer...reactionscomments
