Are Gluten-Free Foods Unhealthy?Removing gluten from my diet was one of the best things I ever did to improve my overall wellbeing. For years, I...reactions8comments
My Complicated Relationship with Fiber Over the YearsMy fiber experience is complex and has evolved over many years. For example, what I thought of as fiber and where I...reactions13comments
Processed Foods and IBSIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause symptoms like belly pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. Experts have found several possible causes of IBS...reactions10comments
Six Soups Your Stomach Will Thank You ForIs there anything better than a bowl of hearty, tasty soup for lunch on a brisk autumn or frigid winter day? It's...reactionscomments
When Your Biggest Trigger Is Your Favorite FoodChanging your diet is hard. Not eating foods that you typically would eat daily, found comfort in, relished in its taste, or...reactions23comments
8 IBS-Friendly Desserts to Wrap Up Any MealSpecial occasions and meals often have rich desserts or sweet treats on the menu, and thinking about only eating safe foods to...reactionscomments
These Are A Few of My Favorite Things...That I Can No Longer EatResearch shows that 25 percent of IBS patients experience symptoms related to their diet, and as a result, many people avoid foods...reactions12comments
I Have a Hernia: Is IBS the Cause?When I was 23, I began to have severe, sharp pain in my low right side at certain intervals – such as...reactions35comments
Tired Of Daily FlaresMy digestive system has had a good couple of months lately. Of course, I have had some bad flares and several mild...reactions45comments
5 Easy Dinner Recipes That Are IBS FriendlyDo you love any chance to cook for family or friends? Or are you a "prepare it quick and keep on moving"...reactionscomments
How To Manage Pain and IBS During A Stressful TimeI'm getting married next month! Planning a wedding is a dream come true, but let’s be honest—it’s also incredibly stressful! As I...reactionscomments
IBS and UTIsLiving with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be tough. Adding urinary tract infections (UTIs) to the mix makes it even harder. These...reactions7comments
The Scariest Thing About Having IBSSo, what’s the scariest thing about having a chronic invisible illness, such as IBS? Well, allow me to try to paint a...reactions56comments
The Power of Ginger ShotsWhen I started making ginger shots every week, my main goal was to combat the cold, harsh winters here in the Netherlands...reactions2comments
My Doctor Is A Perfect MatchThere are few things I dread more than having to find a new doctor. Between endlessly searching and then trying to get...reactions5comments
My Experience With EFT Tapping For IBS And AnxietyI used to believe that IBS caused my anxiety. But it was actually the other way around. Over the past couple of...reactions11comments
Living With IBS: It Can Get BetterThis article is for everyone who feels like life with IBS isn’t worth living. Because I’ve been there. My journey to diagnosis...reactions36comments
Chocolate Caramelized BananaThis is a good little snack if you’re looking for something sweet or even a tasty dessert to serve to family and...reactionscomments
Facing the Holidays With IBSSo, picture this: it’s that time of the year when the air is filled with the smell of pandoro, fairy lights are...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
