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For some, getting diagnosed with IBS can be difficult as it involves several doctor’s visits of complaining about the same issues for over 6 months (sometimes years) only to finally...

Let me explain what I mean by ‘Daily Maintenance Skills.’ I work with folks who are mentally ill and/or have substance abuse issues. When we first meet, I go through...

Of all the strategies to help manage IBS, leftovers may not seem very important. But bear with me while I explain how leftovers are a super important strategy in my...

How often do we blame ourselves for our symptoms of IBS (or other conditions) that may or may not have anything to do with our actions? I’ve been realizing how...

I am sure that most of you have experienced your gut making really loud embarrassing noises at the wrong time and in the wrong places. It happened many times to...

I’ve been thinking a lot about what I am trying to accomplish with all the work I put towards managing my IBS. CONSTANTLY working on my diet, my exercise program...

Traveling with IBS can be a pain in the butt, literally. The anxiety and stress that comes along with traveling can intensify the symptoms in a negative way and can...

By the time people end up with an IBS diagnosis, they’ve usually gone through an array of different tests by one or more doctor or gastroenterologist. It can sometimes be...

And you ask me…how does the idea of ‘Right Intention’ from the Buddhist Eightfold Path affect my life, living with IBS. I will explain further, but not before reminding everyone...

I wrote an article a while back discussing my theory on how I contracted irritable bowel syndrome. I claimed that it is possible that I am a victim of post-infectious...

Recently I had a dream about Christmas and it made me very afraid. This year, our family is all gathering together in one place, which we haven’t done for years...

With regards to coffee, there are two general scenarios: in the first, you're so sick of your IBS-D that you can't even handle the smell of those wonderful beans roasting;...

I would like to share with you all my IBS Emergency Kit. These 5 items are essential for me every time I leave my home. Do any of you have...

Many people experience their IBS symptoms worse first thing in the morning, even after a long and restful sleep. There are a few reasons to explain why: Eating is a...

I don't know about you, but I've lost out on several professional opportunities because of my physical and mental states. Between bathroom breaks, joint and muscle pain (including a fun...

How much exactly are we supposed to put up with?  With IBS and the variety of other illnesses that seem to go with it, we are forced to deal with...

You ever go through so much in life such as physical pain, emotional pain, work obstacles, and/or social obstacles that all you want to do is give up? And I...

It’s almost become taboo to talk about body image since it can be a sensitive topic. But it’s something I want to discuss in relation to IBS. For most of...