Low FODMAP Popped LentilsI must admit that I have not always been a fan of lentils. I know that many people absolutely love them but I always struggled to find ways to add...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dear Wife of an IBS Sufferer…To the Love of my Life, I love you dearly and I wouldn’t want to maneuver through this life without you. Before you and I got together, I was suffering...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stages of Change: MaintenanceWe have come to the fifth and final part of the 'Stages of Change' series. Please see my other articles regarding the Stages of Change model of recovery, to get a better...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding the Humor: Dealing with IBS and PainAs some of you may or may not know, I create cartoons for IrritableBowelSyndrome.net called IBSgirl that portray funny, awkward and annoying encounters I've had living with IBS. These doodles...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Cycle of Pain with IBSLiving with pain on a daily basis is draining, physically and mentally. While some people with IBS experience pain only on some days, other people are unfortunate enough to experience...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Managing Psychological and Emotional PainThis month IrrititableBowelSyndrome.net is featuring discussions about coping with IBS related pain. If you take a quick look at my articles, you’ll see a good portion of them are about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The WRAP Plan: TriggersThe 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS-Friendly Shrimp LollipopsI love the warm and hot seasons in New England because there’s more to do outside, such as grilling and enjoying the fresh air. I particularly love to grill because...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping with IBS and Body ImageI 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Four Pillars of Gut HealthIt’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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Did Food Poison Cause My IBS?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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Always Put Yourself FirstAs 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Strategies for Dealing with PainBetween 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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Homemade GheeYou may have read Ally's article about the benefits of ghee here, but did you know that it’s pretty easy to make at home once you get the hang of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Periodic Update: Just How am I Doing?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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How My Struggles with IBS Has ChangedWhen 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
IBSgirl in... Awkward Social EncountersWhen 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Taking Personal ResponsibilityThrough 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Making a Mental Shift to Make IBS EasierEven 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
