Shame, Shame, Shame on the IBS BrainThrough my job in social services, I work with many people whose troubles are rooted in a deep- seated sense of shame. Shame about things that have happened to them, shame... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Congress Approves 21st Century Cures ActCongress recently approved a new healthcare-centered bill called the 21st Century Cures Act. The bipartisan bill passed in the House of Representatives by a 396-to-26 vote, and in the Senate... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recovering After a HolidayHigh FODMAP, dairy, gluten, cocktails, fried foods, OH MY! It’s officially the Holiday Season, which means lots of temptations. From Thanksgiving dinner, to Christmas parties, to Christmas cookies, and so... By Ally Marie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
EncouragementHess Polanco, Contributor and Patient Advocate, also suffers from IBS and understands the daily struggles of living with such a debilitating condition. In this video, he shares a few words... By HessP1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Holiday Stress? Ways to Say Bye-Bye to IBS SymptomsIt’s the most wonderful time of the year! If you have kids they’re more behaved, stores are festively decorated from head to toe, your favorite tunes are blaring from the... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Holiday BluesWhile there have been lots of articles about suffering from IBS or other ailments around the Holidays, I thought I’d touch a little bit on the subject of The Holiday... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A-Z Holiday Survival Guide for IBS SufferersDoes the thought of the holiday season, filled with festive parties and gatherings, fill you with excitement? Or does it leave you with a sense of impending flare up doom... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Holiday Gluten and Dairy-Free PavlovaIn Australia, this classic celebration dessert can be found served at special occasions including Christmas, and everyone has their favorite recipe and preferred toppings and texture. It has a delicate... By Hannah NoonanBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Manage IBS During Holiday GatheringsIt’s the holiday season, and along with the gift giving and being of good cheer, there are multiple gatherings, which usually center around food and drink. Like many people living... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Make the Holidays Easier with IBS?With the holiday season already in full swing, people who suffer from IBS can have a particularly rough time navigating this time of the year. There are many reasons for... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The 12 Days of (an IBS) ChristmasSo it’s that time of year again, the silly season is here and things can start to get a little crazy! There’s parties and gatherings to attend, food to be... By Hannah Noonan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS and the Holidays: Everyone's Favorite Couple!Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat… Yes, that’s right, ladies and gents, the Holidays are upon us and what does that mean to those afflicted with IBS? Food... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Taming Holiday StressThe holidays are a wonderful time of joy, cheer and goodwill to all…and the extra shopping, the crowded parking lots, the increase in alcohol consumption and sugar, and the overpacked... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 if you are looking for a gift to... By Ally Marie5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Rome IV Diagnostic Criteria for IBSNew criteria for diagnosing functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders were released in June 2016. The Rome IV criteria reflect advances in basic science research and clinical trials since the Rome III... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Holiday Party HacksA step-by-step guide to enjoying parties these holidays when you have IBS. Imagine this: You are at a Christmas party, you feel bloated. You’ve already been to the bathroom 3... By Caitlin Wheat3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do They Believe That My IBS is Real?One of the most common things I hear IBS sufferers say is that people who don’t have IBS just don’t understand or can't appreciate what it’s like to live with IBS. ... By Hannah Noonan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My IBS and I went to Canada for ThanksgivingI decided to do something different for Thanksgiving this year. Instead of celebrating the holiday with a huge family dinner as usual, I took a road trip to Montreal, Canada... By HessP2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I Ate For Thanksgiving and What I'll Eat on Christmas Eve Because of ItWhen I thought about what I stuffed down my pie hole last month, I had kind of a weird feeling about writing this article. Weird in an embarrassing, self-conscious way... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let's Talk About ConstipationI’m a recent victim—wait, that makes me sound like an autopsy corpse—make that “lucky winner” of a diagnosis of IBS with constipation. In the gastric version of “Let’s Make a... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments