FODMAP Friendly Blackened SwordfishHey there, IBS community! I have a recipe to share with you all that I believe many of you will find delicious. It’s a swordfish recipe that falls in line...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What to Do During an IBS Flare-UpHaving an IBS flare-up can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you have already worked so hard to decrease your symptoms. IBS can’t be cured, but it can be managed. Because...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
5 Ways To Help You Stick To Your DietWhether it is gluten free, FODMAPs, GAPS or any other diet that you are on to get your IBS symptoms under control, it can often be hard to stick to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Changing Up the DietHas anyone ever heard that if you continue to do the same exercise routine over and over, that your body will get used to it and will refuse to give...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Our Relationships Survive the Tide of Our Invisible Illness?Sometimes the feelings and fears of abandonment, anger or self-loathing are so palpable that it is hard to breathe. The breath is literally pushed from my lungs as I fear...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is the Bristol Stool Scale?I think the majority of us can agree that talking about our poop can be a little embarrassing! Being a nurse, stool discussions happen often, but certainly not about my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Low-FODMAP Soy Ginger Glazed SalmonThis FODMAP-friendly salmon is a hit with its sweet and spicy flavor. Aside from being a common pancake and waffle topping, maple syrup has over 50 beneficial compounds - some...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS is, like, SO RealHave you ever wished you could go back in time and get a do-over on a situation, because you didn’t get a chance to deliver the perfect remark? That happened...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Work Without the Expectation of RewardIt is necessary for me to include a spiritual aspect in my management of IBS. Not only does it help to cultivate hope, positive feelings and inner strength, but oftentimes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS Diet Tips: How I Cut Down on Fat and Still Enjoyed EatingOne thing I realized early on in my IBS journey was that fatty, rich foods could be a major trigger. In particular, it seemed condiments caused a lot of tummy...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Being Afraid To Eat With IBS: Part 2IBS and Food. Oh, how complicated that is! Being afraid to eat because of irritable bowel syndrome is very common, even though it isn’t an easy thing to talk about...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Turmeric OatsAs we begin to see crisp cool mornings here in the southern hemisphere, it becomes the perfect time to get back into warm oats for breakfast! If you are following...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS Journal Entry: Positives & NegativesJournal Entry: Every couple of months I like to share how I am doing with my struggle with IBS and my other illnesses (gastritis, ulcers, bi-polar disorder, anxiety disorder). I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why IBS Can Literally Be a Headache to Deal WithMy body is home to a cornucopia of disorders and illnesses, not the least of which is IBS. However, while the connections between some of my disorders are more apparent...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is Bowel Control Therapy?Bowel Control Therapy is a targeted approach to helping those who have fecal incontinence. It involves the use of a device that stimulates the sacral nerves to improve episodes of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Chocolate Avocado MousseCrazy for chocolate? Well, you're in luck. Dark chocolate has a positive impact on heart health, improving blood flow and possibly boosting your mood due to its plant nutrients, called...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Small Fiber Neuropathy: A Common Cause of IBS?Last year, I came across an interesting article in Relief News, a media vertical sponsored through Harvard Medical School that focuses on issues related to chronic pain (disclaimer: I occasionally...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dealing with IBS Flare-Ups Around People When You’re an IntrovertFlare-ups always suck. But they suck a little bit less when I’m in my own home where I’m comfortable. Preferably by myself. I’ll curl up under a blanket on the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
CBD Oil Massage for IBSI have mentioned in the past that I am open to trying anything that might be beneficial for the treatment of my IBS. I have tried hypnosis (did not work...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Went to Philly and My IBS Got SillyFor the first time in a long time, I traveled by myself, and boy was it nerve-wracking. I’m so used to traveling with my wife, whom I love traveling with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
