Tips on Staying Positive...The journey to better health while having IBS is a very bumpy road to travel on. There will always be ups and downs that will cause setbacks and misery, but...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are Probiotics Worth the Money?...When I first went to the doctor for IBS almost 6 years ago, I received a laundry list of items to pick up at my local Whole Foods that should...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Low FODMAP Crockpot Steak & Peppers...I have come across many low FODMAP recipes over the past few years and one of the most important aspects for me is finding a recipe that requires minimal work...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How do you self-care? ...As you know, the IBS community supports one another in staying healthy and comforting one another when things go awry. Part of staying healthy is engaging in regular self-care. What’s...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Dairy-Free Minty Hot Chocolate...This recipe is perfect for those chilly nights when you need a little warm hug in a mug! It’s dairy free, gluten-free and low FODMAP friendly (just stick to one...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS Venting Session Vol. 1...As many of you already know, being an IBS sufferer is very hard, and I wanted to use this opportunity to get some things off of my chest. Some, or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Glenda Bishop...Glenda was previously an advocate for IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. Glenda is a Registered Nutritionist, neuroscientist, wellness coach and educator who helps people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome to live a less irritable life...
IBSelf Care...Self-care isn’t selfish. This is a new mantra that I have learned, and have learned to live by recently. I’ve always known that self-care was important, but it’s not something...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Science Update: A New Organ in the Abdomen...I love science and the fact that it is constantly changing as we learn more. However, it’s still a bit of a shock to learn that researchers have recently determined...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Middle Way and the Brand New Year...In a previous article, I touched upon the significance the concept of The Middle Way has on my life and correspondingly, to my struggle with IBS. While the ideas of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Have You Tried Licorice?...A few months ago, I experienced a multi-day IBS flare-up that had me staying close to home and afraid to eat much. My symptoms were intense, causing me a lot...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Sunshine Sweet Potato Smoothie...Here’s a great smoothie recipe for all of you sweet potato lovers! It’s IBS-friendly and it’s an excellent meal replacement for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's nice and smooth and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why You Need a “Can’t Wait” Card...Have you heard of the "Can't Wait" card? It basically states you have a serious medical condition that requires you to use a bathroom urgently. Having one is helpful in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS and New Year's Resolutions...In Australia, New Year’s Day coincides with the summer holidays when another school year is over and most people get some time off from workto spend with family and friends. Many...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Shame, Shame, Shame on the IBS Brain...Through 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Viberzi...I have IBS-D but not ALL the time. My dr. gave me Viberzi samples but I'm afraid to try it bc I don't have diarrhea every day. Is it still...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Congress Approves 21st Century Cures Act...Congress 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Recovering After a Holiday...High 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Encouragement...Hess 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Holiday Stress? Ways to Say Bye-Bye to IBS Symptoms...It’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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
