The Search to Understand IBS Flare-UpsHow did it all go wrong? When you're sitting on the toilet, clutching over in pain, heat rising in your body, you think about all the things you've eaten in...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Stool Sample Collection PanicFor me, the pandemic proved, to be the best time to avoid having to go to the doctor. I’ve never liked going, in the first place. My mom, growing up...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Green Beans and Potatoes with Tomato SauceWhen I'm in Italy, I'm blessed to have an (almost) unlimited amount of veggies from my mum's garden. One of the most fruitful plants is green beans. We collect a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Got Over the IBS BloatHaving constant bloat is a nuisance, and I feel like it comes with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. IBS is a gift that keeps giving, and continuous bloat seems to be number...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Nourishing My Body Despite IBSFor years, I have eliminated one food after the other to reduce my IBS symptoms. First, it was most dairy products, tomatoes, then any sauce. Pumpkin and squashes, gluten, coffee...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Simple Cucumber Ribbon SaladSwitch up your side dish for this simple cucumber salad. Its elegant ribbons and tangy taste help elevate your favorite entrée while providing a burst of wholesome nutrition. It’s low...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My IBS Prepared Me To Support My GrandmaMy mom is the best caregiver my grandma could ask for. She’s been there for the sloppy and sick, rain or shine. This woman gives and gives while managing working...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Right on Time: Dreaming of Regularity with IBSIf you have IBS, you likely dream of regularity. It must be nice to have a predictable schedule. I’m envious of those people who have a routine of going in...Reactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Lemon and Zucchini RisottoShould I attend recovery meetings for a risotto addiction? I probably should. I am a Northern Italian, your honor. I'm guilty of eating risotto 3 times a week! And if...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Relationship With Food and IBSI have always had a healthy relationship with food. The only restrictions that I've ever put on myself in regards to eating (I eat fairly healthy but indulge when I...Reactions0reactionsComments30 comments
Prunes and Dates: A Good Dietary Staple to Help ConstipationAs I have written about previously, I tended to run on the IBS-D side of the spectrum most of my life as an IBS patient. Constipation was usually an infrequent...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
IBS-Friendly Poke BowlTrying new foods is very exciting, but it can be scary too, when you have IBS. As an Italian, I have strong traditions when it comes to cooking a meal...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How To Explain IBS to Other PeopleOne of the hardest topics in my daily life is to explain what IBS is. All of my friends know that I have always been a foodie and enjoy most...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
People With IBS Report Symptoms Despite New TreatmentsWe recently conducted the 2022 Irritable Bowel Syndrome In America Survey. The survey included 64 questions, and several focused on experiences with symptoms and treatments. One interesting finding was that...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Za’atar Shrimp With Mixed GreensThis Middle Eastern-inspired recipe will drive your senses wild. Za’atar is an aromatic blend generally made from thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, cumin, salt, marjoram, and oregano. It’s a versatile herb...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why IBS Can Be So Hard to Talk About and TreatRecently I attended a meeting with my fellow IBS advocates. I hadn’t written a new article for a long while, and talked about why I wasn’t motivated. I discussed my...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
The Low FODMAP Diet: All About PolyolsAre you following the low FODMAP diet to manage your IBS symptoms? If so, you may be wondering what all those letters stand for. I will focus on the "P"...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Soothe and Sip GiveawayThe Soothe and Sip Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! This community knows how much of a challenge it can be to get relief during an IBS...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Cold, Elderberry Syrup, and IBS: A FailSometimes, I don’t understand how my brain works. I’ve had IBS for years. I know how sensitive my digestive system is and how careful I need to be about my...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Discovering New Ways to Manage IBS FlaresMy last article focused on the fact that I experienced a long period without IBS symptoms (more than a year!) Unfortunately, it returned just as fast as it had gone...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
