Spousal Stomach SupportFor over 10 years, my husband, "G," has been patient, kind, and understanding regarding my irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). He’s driven me to many GI doctor appointments, dealt with me...reactions1comment
Quinoa Tasty SaladWhen the nice weather finally arrives, all I can think about is a fresh, healthy salad. In the Netherlands, the spring warmth arrives quite late but this won’t shorten my...reactions1comment
The Difficulties of Acting With IBSWhile on a movie, or TV show, us background actors, and principals, are given "lunch," a mandatory meal that’s supposed to be offered 6 hours after our breakfast, which is...reactions6comments
Learning to Listen To My BodyStruggle, struggle, not so bad...pretty good. I feel great! Struggle, struggle, not so bad...I think you get the idea. This is the cycle that I feel like I go through...reactions1comment
Tips for Managing IBS in the SummerLiving in Florida can be challenging with the intense humidity and high temperatures. And dealing with IBS isn’t helpful. Heat and IBS symptoms don’t tend to mix well so I thought...reactions7comments
Does IBS Make Me More Prone To Stomach Bugs?It was recently sick season in our household. After a nasty flu, several colds and hand-foot-mouth, my children brought home my least favorite bug of all: the stomach virus. For...reactionscomments
IBS-M: The Swift Shift from IBS-C to IBS-DOnce again, an episode of constipation has ended. It was quickly replaced by a bout of diarrhea. Quite often this change happens during the same bathroom visit. It doesn’t matter...reactions56comments
Maintaining a Healthy Weight with IBSIBS can be very tricky when we speak about maintaining a healthy weight. It can hit every single one of us differently. Some may lose weight due to a restrictive...reactions1comment
Helpful Tips for Dealing with IBS Flares in PublicRecently, I had an IBS flare while at a public function. It reminded me of tips that I have acquired over the years with this diagnosis that always come in...reactions41comments
My Favorite Nourishing IBS-Friendly FoodsIn the past year, I’ve been on a mission to nourish my body the best I can without upsetting my IBS-D. While I still struggle to eat during flares, I...reactions1comment
Traveling On A Plane With Flaring IBSA few months ago, I flew from Australia to Europe with a couple of layovers stops in between, the whole trip took almost 40 hours. As usual, before traveling I...reactions9comments
How to Sleep With IBSHave you ever slept poorly, only to wake up with an IBS flare the next day? Or maybe you are already in the middle of a flare, and your gut...reactions1comment
Weighing IBS Treatment Options: Lifestyle or Medication?We recently conducted the 2022 Irritable Bowel Syndrome In America Survey. The survey included 64 questions, and many of the responses shed light on how the community feels about different...reactions1comment
Easy Gluten-Free Buckwheat BreadIf gluten is one of your IBS triggers, you might have noticed that gluten-free products are often extremely expensive and can contain tons of additives. The bread options in my...reactions2comments
Recovering and Resetting After VacationVacations are wonderful. If you are able to, I encourage you to go places and explore as much as you can. They are a great way to relax, recharge, and...reactions14comments
Acupuncture May Be Helpful for Treating IBS SymptomsI love my home country. Living abroad made me fall in love even more with beautiful Italia. We have everything: the sun, stunning beaches, glorious mountains, tasty wines, AMAZING food...reactions6comments
How I Exercise with IBSWorking out with IBS can be challenging. It is either the urgency that can cause major anxiety, or severe constipation and bloat that makes moving your body horribly uncomfortable. Dealing with...reactions4comments
Bad Times in the Doctor’s OfficeI am not someone that needs my doctor to have perfect bedside manner. Some of my best doctors have been a bit on the serious side, but have provided excellent...reactions1comment
Getting Back to Professional Dancing with IBSIt has been 8 years since I have danced professionally, and I am ready to get back into the professional dance world. For those that do not know, in addition to...reactions34comments
Can Electrical Stimulation Soothe IBS-C Symptoms?Scientists are making advances in treating irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). They are studying whether sending electrical currents into the body could ease symptoms of the condition. Doctors do...reactions1comment
