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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Weird Way of Suppressing TemptationLately I’ve been having a really rough time with my IBS. It’s a huge struggle for me to eat because 1) often times, I’m in too much pain to cook...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Oh, How the Mighty Have FallenWell, here we are, the New Year is firmly beneath our feet and our resolutions are in the wind… I kid, I kid. I’m sure there are many of you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Epsom Salt Bath for Bloating?For the most part, I know what my main IBS triggers are (certain high FODMAP foods, stress, hormones, lack of water, and fiber) and I avoid or manage them as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS-Friendly Butternut Squash Sweet Potato SoupI always enjoy a nice, hearty soup, especially if it’s IBS friendly. As many of you already know, I have been experimenting with a lot of dishes over the years...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Hell FiresDear Journal: I realized today that I have been having relatively severe IBS attacks for about a year now. Sometimes I get a break for a month or so, but...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hue-Guh, Hooga, Hygge! A Philosophy That Could Help Alleviate Your IBS Symptoms“Hygge, (pronounced hue-guh) is a Danish word used when acknowledging a feeling or moment, whether alone or with friends, at home or out, ordinary or extraordinary as cozy, charming or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS Venting Session Vol. 3Hey IrritableBowelSyndrome.netCommunity, if you don’t mind, I need to vent yet again. I’ve been living with IBS for over seven years now and I still can’t get used to not...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Meal Planning: Plan to EatA year ago I switched to a vegan diet and was shocked at the amount of meal planning and preparation required (I tend to procrastinate on most things in life)...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie For IBS-CThis pumpkin smoothie recipe is great for the fall and winter seasons. It’s a delicious drink and contains enough fiber so if you’re an IBS sufferer having trouble using the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sick and Tired of Being Sick and TiredAs I’ve mentioned before, I seem to be caught in an endless, vicious cycle of anxiety and stress causing significant IBS flare ups. These flare-ups are almost always accompanied by extreme...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Is There A Doctor In The House?In most of my articles, I have mentioned the importance of maintaining a good working relationship with your team of doctors, that is, assuming you have a TEAM, like I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Foods to Boost Good Gut BacteriaProbiotic supplements contain healthy live bacteria and yeasts and are sometimes prescribed to treat IBS. The aim is to provide the gut with more helpful bacteria to push out the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
This Job is Killing MeI thought I would share this story about my current struggles managing my IBS symptoms and my very stressful job. American author Jim Rohn has been quoted as saying, 'Work...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Healing TouchThe first sense we develop is the sense of touch, and human touch is critical for survival. Infants who do not receive human touch fail to grow and survive, as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips & Tricks for Sticking with an IBS DietOh, the irony. Someone so exhausted, bloated, and anxious (did I mention tired?) has to not only think long and hard about what they eat, but also go to extreme...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Turmeric Latte To Help Manage IBSTurmeric can be used to treat inflammation naturally. It can also assist in stimulating the digestive process and reduce abdominal discomfort. Ginger can also help with digestion, reducing bloating, flatulence...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Holistic Approach to Self-CareWhat's good for the goose is not always good for the gander...but sometimes it is :-). From reading the forums here on IrritableBowelSyndrome.net, I’ve noticed so many similarities in people’s...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 microbiota. Approximately one-third of the gut microbiota is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Surrender and Acceptance for IBSI am a mental health and addictions counselor. I have been able to relate so many things I’ve learned working with people in recovery to my current struggles with IBS...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
