Estrogen and IBSAs I've written about here on this site, I suffer from both Endometriosis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I am convinced they are...reactions1comment
How Long Do Flare Ups Last?Someone asked me the other day how long a flare-up can last. I gave her the standard answer of two to four...reactions17comments
Guided MeditationMeditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain...reactionscomments
How Chiropractic Care Helps My IBSI've always been very wary of chiropractors despite my general embrace of alternative and holistic medicine. I've been a patron of acupuncture...reactions2comments
Mom Was Right: Wash Your HandsI’ve been experimenting with something lately: Washing my hands more often and washing them better. First and foremost, to see if I...reactionscomments
One Guy’s Guide to Managing Mental HealthI have Bi-Polar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, ADHD (if that exists :-), gastritis, ulcers and IBS. Hmmm. I got...reactions5comments
4 Things My IBS NeedsOver the years I’ve learned to listen to what my body and most importantly my gut, are trying to tell me. Which...reactions3comments
Lack of Sleep“I.B.S.” should stand for ‘I be stressed’ because I am definitely stressed out a lot due to it. There are many aspects...reactionscomments
Breathing ExerciseFocusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms...reactionscomments
Specific Carbohydrate Diet and GAPS Diet for IBSWhile doing some research a while ago, I came across a couple of diets that are supposedly beneficial to patients with digestive...reactionscomments
Forget Willpower – How to Make Better Food ChoicesMost poisonous substances taste awful. You would never crave arsenic. But what happens when you have IBS and some food intolerances and...reactions2comments
I’m Done Apologizing for Something I Can’t ControlIt’s hard enough for someone with a chronic invisible-illness to fully accept their limitations, but to be sorry or apologetic about them...reactions1comment
Trauma and IBSIn recent years, science has become more clear that experiencing trauma--especially as a child--plays a prominent role in one developing health issues...reactionscomments
Living With: An Interview with Advocate Hannah NoonanI recently had the pleasure of speaking to one of our long-time advocates here at IrritableBowelSyndrome.net, Hannah Noonan, in my role as...reactionscomments
Morning Routines: Friend or Foe?I have been listening to personal development podcasts for the past couple of years. Because reading often makes my migraines worse (anyone...reactionscomments
How I Survived Campus Life With IBSThough it's been 20 years since I first developed and was diagnosed with IBS, I still remember very clearly how I struggled...reactionscomments
Have You Ever Felt Well? What Does That Even Mean?Wellness is a state, not only of the absence of illness but a state of good health. Have you ever felt that?...reactions1comment
Mental Health Month 2019Each May, we take time to remind ourselves to care for our mental health. This year, the idea of physical vs. mental...reactionscomments
Why IBS Has Made Me a Better PersonIf someone was to ask me if I was thankful for having IBS, I would most likely answer no. IBS has changed...reactionscomments
Why I Appreciate This CommunityIn the spirit of IBS Awareness, I wanted to show appreciation to this wonderful community of people who share my pain. I...reactions7comments
