Music Is My TherapyI always had a passion for music since I was a kid, which is why I decided to make it a focus...reactionscomments
IBS-Friendly Traditional Dominican Shepherd's PieMy family is from the Dominican Republic and I grew up eating plantains either for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and would never...reactions2comments
The Panic AttackSo you're trucking along, watching your diet, exercising a little, keeping a journal, seeing your therapist...and then something happens that you cannot...reactionscomments
Why I Choose to Speak up About My IBSNot so long ago, telling people about my IBS wasn’t something I would consider doing. Even the people closest to me barely...reactionscomments
What You Need is Some NatureYes, nature. The great outdoors? God's creation? MOTHER NATURE. As I'm writing this, my part of Pennsylvania has received a nice coating...reactionscomments
Avoiding IsolationSometimes, with all the talk about diet, exercise, mental and physical wellness, ideas about our relationship to our environment and the people...reactionscomments
Gallbladder Removal and IBS – Is There a Link?Is there a connection between gallbladder surgery and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Researchers are studying the digestive problems some people have after...reactions128comments
Hope: Seeing Light in the DarknessWhen we are faced with what seem like overwhelming conditions in our lives, it causes hope to falter. Depending on the issues...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
The Hell FiresDear Journal: I realized today that I have been having relatively severe IBS attacks for about a year now. Sometimes I get...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments