My 5 Top Herbs for IBS (That Don’t Include Ginger or Mint!)Herbs are wonderful tools to help a range of IBS symptoms including bloating, reflux, abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation. As a naturopath and herbalist, I employ herbs with many of...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Low FODMAP Baked DonutsI love these simple light and fluffy donuts with a texture that is pretty close to the real thing! I use an electric donut maker but if you have a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for IBSDialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy. This practice is based in mindfulness and you know as well I do that mindfulness comes up all the time when...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Who Do You See For Help?A big part of managing my IBS has been about seeking help from others. I have had to pay many of these helpers for their professional advice and services, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Greek Salad with Lemon Peppermint VinaigretteFind it odd to add peppermint oil to a salad? Tabouleh, a Mediterranean salad made with bulgar wheat is just one example of a salad made with fresh minty flavor...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
After Years, I Finally Saw a DoctorA while ago, I wrote an article explaining why I haven’t seen a doctor in a long time. In fact, it’s been over four years since I’ve gotten even a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How to Plan a Stress-Free Holiday with IBSWith the warmer months coming up, we all start dreaming about our summer vacation. But if you have irritable bowel syndrome, vacations can quickly become equally as scary as they...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Dinner Invitations Are So DifficultI don’t like eating out because of my IBS. Partly because I’m scared of a flare-up in public. And partly because I don’t like asking for special treatment. I get...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What to Eat When You Have IBSIf you have IBS, you have likely heard of the low FODMAP diet or tried it yourself. While the low FODMAP diet is extremely effective in reducing symptoms, the results...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When You Get Fed Up, Something HappensI have lived with IBS for many years now, and after trials and errors of trying different things to help my condition, I’ve learned to just do what works best...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Monster Cookie Energy BitesI've found this to be real easy on my tummy whether I'm nauseous, having abdominal pain or not. I tend to eat quite a few in a day to get...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Does the 'New You' Look Like?Living with IBS often requires that all kinds of changes be made in order to manage the painful symptoms of the disorder. I remember looking at the list of things...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can I Get a Good Doctor Please?Many of us who have had IBS for years have suffered not only with our ongoing symptoms and lack of effective treatments, but also with doctors who seem uninformed, dismissive...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS and GERD: Two Digestive Disorders with a Common Root CauseUnfortunately, the digestive dilemmas I face are not only those related to my IBS. I also suffer from GERD (otherwise known as gastroesophageal reflux disease) and have for as long...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Chocolate Peppermint SmoothiePeppermint extract (in an alcohol base) and peppermint oil are often used to add flavor in sweet treats. To get the health benefits, you need the oil. But be careful...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let's Talk about Mental HealthMental health and physical health are often linked, with one impacting the other. Mental health, in particular, can be difficult to talk about with others, leaving people isolated and without...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Quit Playing Around with Your Meds!The title, of course, is meant in the most light-hearted way. I say this specifically because I was inspired to write this article because I have a tendency to play...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coffee: An IBS Trigger I (Eventually) Left BehindMy IBS first surfaced when I was mid-way through college. At the time, coffee had become my greatest vice and savior. It was that crucial something that helped me power...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Afraid To Eat With IBSWhen a person suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) it is not uncommon for that individual to have "issues" with food. The top 3 that come to mind include: I...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
IBS-Friendly Roasted Vegetable SaladLately I have been shopping a lot more in the produce section of my supermarket simply because I get to buy ingredients pre-chopped and ready to cook when I get...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
