The Foods I Eat When My IBS Flares Up...When you have IBS flare-ups, it can leave you feeling very uncomfortable. For me, it often presents as nausea, bloating, and a...reactions36comments
Today I'm Just Going to Share...In my previous articles I’ve focused quite a bit on the psychological aspects of living with IBS. I’ve expressed an interest in...reactionscomments
My Wonderful Pets Help Me Cope...Pets are usually considered an extension of the family, and I hold that to be so true. As a kid, I always...reactionscomments
What You Need to Know About IBS and Pregnancy...It is not unusual for women to experience gastrointestinal symptoms during pregnancy. Morning sickness, constipation, and heartburn are common in pregnancy and...reactionscomments
Nutrition and Health...We're talking about nutrition and health! Join in on the conversation and tell us about the role nutrition plays in the management...reactions7replies
Almond Berry Passion Smoothie...In my opinion, smoothies are some of the best recipes ever created for people with digestive disorders! Without the invention of the...reactionscomments
Paleo vs the Low FODMAP Diet for IBS...People are always searching for the perfect diet. I use the word diet, not as in the restricted way of eating to...reactions16comments
The Comfort of a Cat...With February 20 being Love Your Pet Day, I am feeling especially grateful for my sweet cat Elsie. I adopted Elsie from...reactionscomments
A Day in the Life...With My Pets...Since it’s Pet Month, let me introduce you to my little animal family at home. And so, the cast of characters: there's...reactionscomments
Where Do I Even Start?...I contemplated posting this, mostly because I don't really even know where to begin and I'm afraid it might get long. I...reactions4comments
IBS Friendly Travel Snacks...If you have an upcoming flight booked, or a road trip to take then you might be concerned about what you will...reactions1comment
IBS Venting Session Vol 2....Because of my IBS, I hardly leave my house. In fact, I hardly even call anyone on the phone anymore, including my...reactionscomments
The Benefits of "Furbabies" for the IBS Sufferer...There’s something about fur. It’s soft, it’s fuzzy, and it’s comforting. I believe that’s why we’re handed a stuff animal from the...reactionscomments
If Your Brain Were in Your Gut, What Would It Be Thinking?...My gut is telling me this is a trick question, and it’s right on. Actually, we do have a brain in our...reactionscomments
Pets Give Unconditional Acceptance That’s Hard To Get Elsewhere...When you have IBS, it’s easy to feel isolated, misunderstood and judged by the people around you. While the people closest to...reactionscomments
Stella: The Dog That Saved My Life...I don’t like to tell this story. It’s very personal and brings up a lot of very strong feelings. But, because it...reactionscomments
The Importance Of Water...We all know we should drink plenty of water, but do we do it? And just how much should you drink? Water...reactions4comments
Even If Stress Is A Trigger For IBS, It’s Not All In Your Head...When I was first diagnosed with IBS, I was told that I was causing my symptoms. That it was all in my...reactionscomments
Exercise for IBS...Depending on your age, weight, gender and about a thousand other factors, the exercise part of your self-care routine can look very...reactionscomments
IBS-C- More Than Constipation...If you’re not an IBS sufferer and hear IBS-C, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, you may just think that IBS-C patients may...reactions5comments
