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I may have mentioned before that my son has autism. When he was first diagnosed, his mother and I researched and got involved in everything having to with treating a...

Raising awareness about IBS is important for many reasons. Part of those reasons are because we want to educate others about what we go through and emphasize the seriousness of...

I remember it very clearly: a night I was driving home from the diner with my new boyfriend and feeling the distinct rumbling in my belly that signaled I would...

I’ve recently taken a part-time job working a hotline that helps people who have mental health, substance abuse and isolation/loneliness issues. I take all kinds of calls. Sometimes, it’s just...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) doesn’t spare anyone and unfortunately also teenagers can suffer from this dreadful disorder. In fact, it is estimated that 10%-15% of older children and adolescents suffer...

I’ve been reading and hearing more and more about fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) as possible treatment for IBS. I know, I know. There’s a definite “ick” factor involved with this...

As a dietitian specializing in functional gut disorders, I work with IBS patients every day. It’s unfortunate that many of them come in uncertain, discouraged, and frustrated. It is no...

IBS can get in the way of so many things but confidence is something that has been greatly affected in me. It is very hard to be confident in yourself...

Living with IBS is difficult, and effectively managing symptoms can be extremely complicated. Often times, there are more questions than answers, leaving people feeling frustrated and even helpless. In this...

Ok, ok, I know that in previous articles my problems with coffee and alcohol have been discussed in some detail. I’m happy to say I’m back on the wagon with...

IBS is an embarrassing topic to talk about for many obvious reasons. However, I believe there is a reason why most men, including myself, don’t like to talk about their...

Well, folks, we have come to the end of my thoughts on the Buddhist Eightfold Path. I have talked about Right Intention, Right Effort, Right Speech, Right Livelihood, Right Concentration...

April is IBS Awareness Month. As a health care provider, as well as someone who struggles with an IBS diagnosis herself, the importance of this month is HUGE. When I...

Anxiety, worry, nerves and IBS. I think we are all familiar with this topic. I’ve talked a lot about it because the two seem to go hand in hand like...

IBS has a way of working itself into every corner of your life. That includes sports. It doesn’t matter how fit you are: If your gut decides to throw a...

Asking questions, sharing experiences, and showing initiative are usually considered the positive abilities of an efficient, intellectual, employee. But, sometimes asking questions can lead to stigma, discrimination, or worse, loss...

My IBS symptoms always seem to the worst in the morning. Out of curiosity, to see if there is a common trend, is your IBS worse in the morning? If...