The Happiness Equation...Although the field of psychology largely developed by studying disease, for the last 20 years or so, there has been a growing trend of looking at the positive side, called...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS Success...Throughout my teens, I had a poor but manageable tolerance for wheat and dairy. It wasn't until I entered my 20's did these foods (and others) become a real problem...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Can IBSD lead to other diseases such as Cancer...I have been having a flare up of IBSD going on 4 weeks now..It has taketaken over my life..to the extent that I cannot leave my home..my my stomach hurts...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Tired of the Runaround!-19 years old IBS...We've all had the runaround from G.I's change your diet, exercise more, eat more fiber, Hey! it's all in your head, Have you tried an anti depressant? As a little...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Don’t Be Afraid To Admit You Need Help...IBS is a very challenging condition to deal with because it affects you both physically and mentally. When things are going well, everything is good. But when things aren’t going...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Low FODMAP Tuna Quinoa Salad...This recipe is easy to throw together and a great option for a packed lunch and can last a few days in the fridge (just add the lettuce in fresh)...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cuppa Tea, Joe?...One of the biggest struggles I've had since I began struggling with IBS is the transition from coffee to tea. I am a coffee junkie. Before the stomach troubles, I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Spotlight: Living With IBS & Other Chronic Conditions...We hear many community members speak of the other chronic health conditions they live with along with IBS. Coping with IBS can present many challenges on its own, so this...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
The Time I Quit My Job in a Stretcher (Part 2)...Read part one here One day at work I had the worst flare-up I had ever felt, and I immediately communicated that to my boss. What did he do? Well...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Overthinking...The first acupuncturist I ever saw had the patience of a saint. I have a passion for health and love learning, and this was my first foray into Eastern medicine...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Keeping Things in Perspective...I don’t want this to be the ‘at least you don’t have Cancer!’ article. I don’t want to downplay the significance, the pain and the disruption of IBS at all...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Type of Therapy is Best For You?...I wrote an article not long ago about how one should go about looking for a good therapist. I consider 'talk therapy' the very center of my wellness. I avoided...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS is More Than Just Stomach Pain...As an IBS sufferer, it’s rare that I experience physically good days. I get woken up by pain; therefore, I wake up with pain, and hence my day starts off...Reactions0reactionsComments43 comments
Your Employment and IBS: Part Deux...In my first article regarding working with IBS, I talked about the struggles that I experienced while working at an uber corporate financial company. I mentioned that I am now...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Your Employment and IBS: Part One...Working with IBS sucks hard. Depending on what kind of job you do, it may be easier to manage in some types of work and more difficult in others. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My journey with no map...Hello, Never in a million years did I expect to be where I am today. I've always had control of my life, effectively managing my home, family, and career. Today...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Turmeric Scrambled Eggs...I find that having 2 eggs for breakfast sets me up with enough energy to get through to lunch without any dreaded hunger pains. With turmeric for its anti-inflammatory and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Today, I Find Myself Full of Anger...Since the beginning, my struggle with IBS has had me running a gauntlet of negative emotions. Fear, depression, anxiety, frustration and most recently; anger. I have tried looking for a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lisa Pearl McIntosh...Lisa was previously an advocate on IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. As a life-long member of the IBS crew, Lisa was also diagnosed with fibromyalgia at the age of 17 and has struggled with...
Music Therapy for IBS...I am a musician. Have been since the age of five. My Mother forced me to take piano lessons, which I carefully hid from my friends. I was embarrassed. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
