Chocolate Quinoa PuddingNow I call this a pudding but I actually eat it for breakfast or a snack! Most weeks I’ll prepare a batch...reactionscomments
The Importance of HumilityWhen I think of how IBS makes me feel, I don’t necessarily go directly to how bad the physical symptoms are or...reactions2comments
My Discouraging Journey to Getting DiagnosedIt all started back in 2009 when I developed a bacterial infection called Helicobacter Pylori, or H. Pylori, due to a food...reactions8comments
IBS-Friendly Chicken StockMany of the dishes I make during the colder months require a broth of some kind (like chicken or beef stock). However...reactionscomments
8 IBS-Friendly Teas and SmoothiesIt can be extremely challenging to find foods that won't trigger IBS symptoms. It can be even more difficult to find safe...reactions1comment
IBS Journal Entry: February 2018Every once in a while, I like to check in and say something about my life with IBS. How am I doing...reactionscomments
Q&A with Dr. Nandi 1 - Should You See a Primary Care Physician or Gastroenterologist For IBS?Living with IBS is difficult, and effectively managing symptoms can be extremely complicated. Often times, there are more questions than answers, leaving...reactions2comments
What Are Elimination Diets? Your Questions, AnsweredAn elimination diet is a short-term eating plan that removes specific foods from the diet that may be causing adverse effects in...reactionscomments
Peanut Butter Overnight OatsA perfect choice if you have to eat on the run in the mornings. You can make this up the night before...reactionscomments
The Struggle of EatingTo eat, or not to eat? That is the question! Suffering from IBS can make it quite a challenge to develop an...reactions8comments
Yoga for IBSI have been practicing yoga for almost 20 years, on and off. Granted there has been a lot of OFF…I was off...reactionscomments
A Different Type of GoalThis year I didn’t set New Year’s Resolutions. I’ve never found them to be particularly successful in the past. I set big...reactionscomments
Do You Need to Have a Chat?How are you doing today? How are you feeling? Is there anything you need? If it’s been a while since anyone has...reactions10comments
What to Eat When You Think You Can’t Eat Anything: The ABCs of Low FODMAP foodsFor more than 25 years, thanks to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), I’ve been living in a world of “can’ts”: Can’t eat certain...reactions18comments
IBS-Friendly Shepherd’s PieHere’s an IBS-friendly dish that is great for the holiday season and can fill a whole family – IBS Friendly Shepherd’s Pie!...reactionscomments
Making the Best Out of the Worst SituationsWhen living with IBS, it can be easy to experience an embarrassing moment. I have come up with a few worst case...reactions6comments
The Malaise Has ReturnedA while back, I wrote about what I consider the worst IBS symptom that I’ve experienced; malaise. I choose the word ‘malaise'...reactions1comment
Understand Your Triggers To Avoid IBS SymptomsYou have recently been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and you feel confused and completely lost with the amount of conflicting...reactionscomments
Bigger Meals Can Make IBS WorseOne of the things that can trigger IBS symptoms is eating big meals. When you eat, your stomach stretches as it begins...reactions2comments
The Serenity Prayer and IBSFor those not familiar, let’s look at the first part of what is commonly referred to as ‘The Serenity Prayer.’ ‘God, please...reactionscomments