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The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP plan) is a series of actions one can take to improve their ability to manage symptoms and experiences of almost any illness. In the...

I recently had the opportunity to pose for a photographer. This particular photographer specializes in beautiful nude portraits; however, this was not what initially brought us together. She recently made...

It’s no secret that the word “health” doesn’t refer to just one component of our well-being. That being said, being healthy can mean different things to different people. You may...

According to experts and research, we don’t actually know the root cause of irritable bowel syndrome. The reason being is there is no biomarker that indicates a clear physical disease...

Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources...

As an individual with responsibilities, it’s not always easy putting myself first. However, as an IBS sufferer, it is important that I do so because otherwise I’ll end up paying...

Between IBS and fibromyalgia, I have some amount of pain every day. Most days, it’s at a low level, and I can mostly ignore it. But sometimes, pain refuses to...

In between helpful :-) articles, I like to try to give an update regarding my successes and failures trying to manage my IBS. I think, like most of us, I...

When living with a debilitating condition such as IBS, one needs to really consider making drastic and unconventional life changes. For the first few years of living with this torturous...

When you decide to dress up because your IBS symptoms have finally subsided. As members of the IBS crew, we often find ourselves in awkward social encounters. When my symptoms...

Through all our pain and struggles, I believe it is still important to pursue one of the most basic desires of the human experience: happiness. Is it possible to be...

Even though IBS is a physical condition, I find that the best way to cope with the challenges of IBS is to make changes to your mindset or your mental...

There has been quite a bit written about traveling with IBS. I wrote an article about preparation for different types of trips; mountains, beach, CAMPING. Well, my first trip of...

There have been many times that I ask myself, 'why me?' Why do I have IBS? Why do I have to endure the constant, annoying, painful symptoms? Why do I...

Guess what, IBS Community?! My birthday is coming up and I’m going to enjoy it as if IBS doesn’t exist! Woohoo! If I want to go crazy with eating and...

Looking for ways to tame your stress (and your IBS)? Contributor Emily Downward shares how she reduces stress by spending time in nature. Learn more about the benefits nature can...

I have found Motivational Interviewing to be a powerful tool for helping my client’s make difficult changes and decisions in their lives. I know that many of us have sought...

I recently had this epiphany that I have a deep appreciation for the month of August. August is a unique month because not much happens during this time of year...