What I Wish Others Knew About IBSSince April is IBS Awareness Month, Hess would like to help raise awareness by sharing some facts he has learned about IBS and what he wishes others knew about it... By HessP1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS-Friendly Fish TacosWho loves taco Tuesdays!? I know I do! I remember growing up eating tacos and my mom always had her special way of making it with her delicious seasonings and... By HessPBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Advocate for IBS?My mother actually asked me why I would put my name and face to articles about IBS and more specifically, my own IBS. Her candor took me off guard, but... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Inner IBS Ninja Strikes AgainIt’s been less than a year since I was diagnosed with IBS-C and I’m still learning about this blasted thing. I could easily make excuses for that. I have multiple... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Making the Low FODMAP Diet EasierThe low FODMAP diet is one of the most effective strategies available for managing IBS symptoms, but it’s also one of the most difficult dietary strategies to follow. I know... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
5 Things I Wish You Knew About IBSHave you seen that new movie, Constipated? It hasn’t come out yet. And the sequel, Diarrhea? It leaked, so they had to release it early. Maybe you're laughing at these... By Becky Oleson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is It like to Have IBS?It’s hard for people who don’t have IBS to know what it feels like, so here’s a little exercise to help anyone who doesn’t have IBS understand what it’s like... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
God? Please Send Chinese Food...God? If you’re listening, I would like to make a request. Please take away my IBS for one day…just one day…or two, if you’re feeling generous, so that I can... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Best Liquids for IBSIf you have IBS, I’m sure that you have read things about juicing, tea for IBS healing, the smoothie diet, drinking enough water, kombucha, soup, and more. It makes sense... By Ally Marie4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Gotta Get Me ReligionThis is not an evangelical offering or soapbox thing. This is just sharing my personal belief that spirituality is an important part of your wellness. I am of the ilk that... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Long Do FODMAPs Take to Trigger IBS Symptoms?So you’ve just had breakfast and 30 minutes later you’re in the bathroom. You haven’t eaten anything since dinner last night, so it must have been breakfast, right? Actually, you... By Joanna Baker2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Music Is My TherapyI always had a passion for music since I was a kid, which is why I decided to make it a focus when I attended college. I would love to... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS-Friendly Traditional Dominican Shepherd's PieMy family is from the Dominican Republic and I grew up eating plantains either for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and would never get tired of it. There are a lot... By HessPBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Panic AttackSo you're trucking along, watching your diet, exercising a little, keeping a journal, seeing your therapist...and then something happens that you cannot explain. Vertigo sets in, trembling, your chest hurts... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Choose to Speak up About My IBSNot so long ago, telling people about my IBS wasn’t something I would consider doing. Even the people closest to me barely knew what was going on. Sure, I’d been... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What You Need is Some NatureYes, nature. The great outdoors? God's creation? MOTHER NATURE. As I'm writing this, my part of Pennsylvania has received a nice coating of snow and while it is NATURAL to... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Avoiding IsolationSometimes, with all the talk about diet, exercise, mental and physical wellness, ideas about our relationship to our environment and the people in it, gets lost. The importance of people... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Gallbladder Removal and IBS – Is There a Link?Is there a connection between gallbladder surgery and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Researchers are studying the digestive problems some people have after gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy) and whether there is a... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments113 comments
Hope: Seeing Light in the DarknessWhen we are faced with what seem like overwhelming conditions in our lives, it causes hope to falter. Depending on the issues you are facing and your state of mind... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Eating Outside The Home With a Restricted DietWhen you’re at home and have full control over your meals, it’s relatively easy to ensure that your meals are suitable for your personal dietary needs. But when someone else... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments