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...One of the other uncomfortable realities of living with IBS and GERD is how often I tend to get bloated, as though my belly is a balloon that's been filled...

...My IBS superpower has always been knowing where the nearest toilet is at all times. It’s like I can sniff them out. Or I have X-ray vision which allows me...

...There’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be a positive force for friends and loved ones...

...As I've written about here on this site, I suffer from both Endometriosis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I am convinced they are intimately intertwined as my IBS was diagnosed shortly...

...In addition to many of the physical ailments I have, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), I also have a couple of mental health conditions. Namely, when I was 14, I...

...Someone asked me the other day how long a flare-up can last. I gave her the standard answer of two to four days. This is what my doctor told me...

...Meditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain, increase positive emotions, and improve memory and concentration...

...I've always been very wary of chiropractors despite my general embrace of alternative and holistic medicine. I've been a patron of acupuncture, yoga, Reiki and massage since I was in/right...

...I’ve been experimenting with something lately: Washing my hands more often and washing them better. First and foremost, to see if I have fewer flare-ups. But with others in mind...

...I have Bi-Polar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, ADHD (if that exists :-), gastritis, ulcers and IBS. Hmmm. I got relatively lucky with the Bi-Polar, in that I...

...Recently, I explored what exercises are best for IBS on this blog. Not surprisingly (as confirmed by my personal experience), intense, prolonged and high impact exercises tended to aggravate IBS...

...Over the years I’ve learned to listen to what my body and most importantly my gut, are trying to tell me. Which means I’ve come to know what it is...

...As I posted not too long ago, sleep is often an essential tool in managing IBS. However, the bitter irony is that IBS in and of itself can often interfere...

...Focusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms of breathing exercises to help you relax. In...

...While doing some research a while ago, I came across a couple of diets that are supposedly beneficial to patients with digestive issues. The two diets I discovered are called...

...Most poisonous substances taste awful. You would never crave arsenic. But what happens when you have IBS and some food intolerances and your poison happens to be chocolate cake, or...