The Toll of Unfinished Business...I’ve been taking a course on Medical Intuition, and what I’m learning is changing the way I approach my health and healing...reactionscomments
Why I Decided to Test for SIBO...I’ve been actively trying to manage IBS for about 4 years, but I think that I’ve had it for a lot longer...reactions17comments
The Anxiety of a Restricted IBS Diet...No matter which way you look at it, restrictions alter your freedom, particularly your freedom of choice. They stop you from making...reactionscomments
New Member in the IBS Sufferers' Club...Hi, I'm Olivier, I'm 35 years old, I'm french, I live in france. And you know what? It's during a trip to...reactions4comments
When Money Becomes an Obstacle...I’m going to show my bottom a little here, in an effort to reach out to those of you that are struggling...reactionscomments
Blueberry Turmeric Tea...Lately I’ve been experimenting with different drink recipes that have natural sweeteners and will sit better in my stomach. Since I love...reactionscomments
How Seeing a Psychologist Helped My IBS...There have been moments when having IBS has caused me despair. So much so that I’ve been frightened of what might happen...reactions2comments
Let's Talk Cardiovascular...During my most recent visit to my GI doc, we were brainstorming about possible ways to ease my stress and anxiety in...reactionscomments
Flare of Negativity...It feels like my abdomen is an overfull balloon. It is puffed up and out and uncomfortably tight. I’ve come home after...reactionscomments
Please...Just Hear Me Out...I am a very open person. If you want to know something about me, just ask. I’ll tell you most anything about...reactionscomments
Having IBS Isn’t Child’s Play...Did you ever play that game as a kid where you imagine the ground is hot lava and you have to step...reactionscomments
Water: Just How Important it Can Be...I have a drinking problem...but I don't necessarily mean just with alcohol. I have sworn off alcohol for the better part of...reactionscomments
How the Little Things You Do Each Day Can Affect Your IBS...IBS can be triggered by all sorts of things, including stress, certain foods, lack of exercise, illness, and medications. But it can...reactionscomments
The Time I Quit My Job In a Stretcher (Part 1)...It was extremely hard for me to write about this topic because during the past years of losing jobs, I was going...reactionscomments
A Simple Technique to Help with Stress...Stress is a major trigger for IBS symptoms in many people. In fact, stress can sometimes be such a powerful trigger that...reactionscomments
The Invisible War...I thought I might say a word or two about the ‘invisible’ nature of IBS. We ‘just’ have IBS, right? The stigma...reactionscomments
A Blood Test to Diagnose IBS...For many of us, getting the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a time-consuming and costly process, involving multiple visits to...reactions1comment
Straight Talk About My Bathroom Blues...I don’t like talking about bathroom symptoms with strangers. Honestly, I don’t. But I can’t help it. That’s because, like clockwork, I...reactionscomments
What I Wish Others Knew About IBS...Since April is IBS Awareness Month, Hess would like to help raise awareness by sharing some facts he has learned about IBS...reactionscomments
IBS-Friendly Fish Tacos...Who loves taco Tuesdays!? I know I do! I remember growing up eating tacos and my mom always had her special way...reactionscomments
