Gut Microbiota and IBSThere are trillions of microorganisms that live in our intestines. Formerly called the gut flora, these bacteria are known as the gut...reactionscomments
The WRAP Plan: Wellness ToolboxI provided an overview of a very effective wellness plan called The WRAP Plan (Wellness Recovery Action Plan= WRAP) in a previous...reactionscomments
Find Your Inner God/dessLiving with IBS, or any invisible illness, can sometimes make you feel lost. It can strip away your happiness, destroy your confidence...reactionscomments
OverthinkingThe first acupuncturist I ever saw had the patience of a saint. I have a passion for health and love learning, and...reactionscomments
Show Me (more than) the Money! Results from the Cost of Care SurveyCost is a major factor in managing a chronic health condition, such as IBS. There are many things people do to save...reactionscomments
I’m Tired of Taking Medication!I have lived with IBS for over 7 years now, and the first half of my journey consisted of nothing but the...reactionscomments
Medication Management: The Four Pillars of Gut HealthIn keeping with my promise from my last post, we’re going to discuss the second pillar of gut health: medication management! I...reactionscomments
Being Patient with New MedicationNo, not being A PATIENT with new meds…funny, right? Oh, ok, here we go… Medication can be one of the cornerstones of...reactionscomments
New Meds: The Pain ThresholdIn a past article, ‘Being Patient with New Medication’, we talked about our quest to find some relief from pain related to...reactionscomments
Saving Time and Energy With Food PrepDuring recent treatment for SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) as the cause/contributor to my IBS, I found myself on a restricted diet yet...reactionscomments
IBS Holiday Gift GuideThe Holidays are here! Whether you are thinking about what to ask for gifts this holiday season as an IBS sufferer, or...reactionscomments
Can I Get a Good Doctor Please?Many of us who have had IBS for years have suffered not only with our ongoing symptoms and lack of effective treatments...reactionscomments
The Pros and Cons of Using a Food and Symptom JournalPeople with IBS are often advised to track their symptoms and food intake so that they can work out what’s triggering their...reactionscomments
IBS, Anxiety and The Middle WayWhen you're a kid no one sits you down and tells you that someday you will be sitting in a doctor's office...reactionscomments
The Holiday ReportThis will be my second Holiday season writing about the very real troubles those of us with IBS struggle with throughout the...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Using Gratitude to Reduce the Mental Challenges of IBSA tool that I regularly use personally, and in my practice, is the cultivation of gratitude. I find this simple strategy incredibly...reactionscomments
Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet for IBSI may have mentioned before that my son has autism. When he was first diagnosed, his mother and I researched and got...reactions2comments
My Personal Health-Awareness Diet for IBSThere are so many diets out there that are designed for many purposes. Some for weight loss, weight gain, maintaining weight, and...reactionscomments
The Struggle of EatingTo eat, or not to eat? That is the question! Suffering from IBS can make it quite a challenge to develop an...reactions8comments
