The Happiness EquationAlthough the field of psychology largely developed by studying disease, for the last 20 years or so, there has been a growing trend of looking at the positive side, called...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don’t Be Afraid To Admit You Need HelpIBS is a very challenging condition to deal with because it affects you both physically and mentally. When things are going well, everything is good. But when things aren’t going...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Low FODMAP Tuna Quinoa SaladThis recipe is easy to throw together and a great option for a packed lunch and can last a few days in the fridge (just add the lettuce in fresh)...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cuppa Tea, Joe?One of the biggest struggles I've had since I began struggling with IBS is the transition from coffee to tea. I am a coffee junkie. Before the stomach troubles, I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Time I Quit My Job in a Stretcher (Part 2)Read part one here One day at work I had the worst flare-up I had ever felt, and I immediately communicated that to my boss. What did he do? Well...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
OverthinkingThe first acupuncturist I ever saw had the patience of a saint. I have a passion for health and love learning, and this was my first foray into Eastern medicine...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Keeping Things in PerspectiveI don’t want this to be the ‘at least you don’t have Cancer!’ article. I don’t want to downplay the significance, the pain and the disruption of IBS at all...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Type of Therapy is Best For You?I wrote an article not long ago about how one should go about looking for a good therapist. I consider 'talk therapy' the very center of my wellness. I avoided...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS is More Than Just Stomach PainAs an IBS sufferer, it’s rare that I experience physically good days. I get woken up by pain; therefore, I wake up with pain, and hence my day starts off...Reactions0reactionsComments43 comments
Your Employment and IBS: Part DeuxIn my first article regarding working with IBS, I talked about the struggles that I experienced while working at an uber corporate financial company. I mentioned that I am now...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Your Employment and IBS: Part OneWorking with IBS sucks hard. Depending on what kind of job you do, it may be easier to manage in some types of work and more difficult in others. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Turmeric Scrambled EggsI find that having 2 eggs for breakfast sets me up with enough energy to get through to lunch without any dreaded hunger pains. With turmeric for its anti-inflammatory and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Today, I Find Myself Full of AngerSince the beginning, my struggle with IBS has had me running a gauntlet of negative emotions. Fear, depression, anxiety, frustration and most recently; anger. I have tried looking for a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Music Therapy for IBSI am a musician. Have been since the age of five. My Mother forced me to take piano lessons, which I carefully hid from my friends. I was embarrassed. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Toll of Unfinished BusinessI’ve been taking a course on Medical Intuition, and what I’m learning is changing the way I approach my health and healing. One of the underlying principles taught in the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Decided to Test for SIBOI’ve been actively trying to manage IBS for about 4 years, but I think that I’ve had it for a lot longer than that. It’s just that I used to...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
The Anxiety of a Restricted IBS DietNo matter which way you look at it, restrictions alter your freedom, particularly your freedom of choice. They stop you from making rapid decisions, causing you to spend extra time...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Money Becomes an ObstacleI’m going to show my bottom a little here, in an effort to reach out to those of you that are struggling with the financial issues involved in getting proper...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Blueberry Turmeric TeaLately I’ve been experimenting with different drink recipes that have natural sweeteners and will sit better in my stomach. Since I love the taste of fresh blueberries, I had to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Seeing a Psychologist Helped My IBSThere have been moments when having IBS has caused me despair. So much so that I’ve been frightened of what might happen next. In fact, so frightened that it shocked...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments