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
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
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
What Are Elimination Diets? Your Questions, AnsweredAn elimination diet is a short-term eating plan that removes specific foods from the diet that may be causing adverse effects in...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
A Blood Test to Diagnose IBSFor many of us, getting the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a time-consuming and costly process, involving multiple visits to...reactions1comment
Please...Just Hear Me OutI am a very open person. If you want to know something about me, just ask. I’ll tell you most anything about...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
