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...You have recently been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and you feel confused and completely lost with the amount of conflicting information available out there; you are not sure...

...One of the things that can trigger IBS symptoms is eating big meals. When you eat, your stomach stretches as it begins to fill up with food. As the food...

...For those not familiar, let’s look at the first part of what is commonly referred to as ‘The Serenity Prayer.’ ‘God, please grant me the serenity to accept the things...

...Living with IBS, or any invisible illness, can sometimes make you feel lost. It can strip away your happiness, destroy your confidence, and make you feel utterly alone. At times...

...Over the years I have felt many different types of pain related to my IBS and when I read or hear about other people’s experience with IBS, pain seems to...

...For some, getting diagnosed with IBS can be difficult as it involves several doctor’s visits of complaining about the same issues for over 6 months (sometimes years) only to finally...

...Let me explain what I mean by ‘Daily Maintenance Skills.’ I work with folks who are mentally ill and/or have substance abuse issues. When we first meet, I go through...

...Of all the strategies to help manage IBS, leftovers may not seem very important. But bear with me while I explain how leftovers are a super important strategy in my...

...How often do we blame ourselves for our symptoms of IBS (or other conditions) that may or may not have anything to do with our actions? I’ve been realizing how...

...I am sure that most of you have experienced your gut making really loud embarrassing noises at the wrong time and in the wrong places. It happened many times to...

...I’ve been thinking a lot about what I am trying to accomplish with all the work I put towards managing my IBS. CONSTANTLY working on my diet, my exercise program...