What to Know Before and After SIBO Treatment...Currently, the gold standard for the treatment of SIBO is a doctor-prescribed antibiotic. But how do you navigate questions around antibiotic use?...reactionscomments
Choosing an Anti-Inflammatory IBS-C Diet...At times, most of us desire sweets, whether in moderation or excess. Processed foods that are high in refined flour, sugar, or...reactions3comments
IBS Triggers That Are Not FODMAPs, Part 1...Have you ever followed the low FODMAP diet, only to still struggle with digestive symptoms? If you are living with irritable bowel...reactions2comments
IBS Triggers That Are Not FODMAPS, Part 2...Welcome to the second post in a series about non-FODMAP triggers for people living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In my last...reactionscomments
Za’atar Shrimp With Mixed Greens...This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe will drive your senses wild. Za’atar is an aromatic blend generally made from thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, cumin...reactionscomments
Why IBS Can Be So Hard to Talk About and Treat...Recently I attended a meeting with my fellow IBS advocates. I hadn’t written a new article for a long while, and talked...reactions11comments
Epsom Salt Bath for Bloating?...For the most part, I know what my main IBS triggers are (certain high FODMAP foods, stress, hormones, lack of water, and...reactionscomments
What is the SIBO Bi-Phasic Diet?...One of my big IBS-C symptoms was bloating immediately after eating. Sometimes the bloating would start while I was still eating a...reactionscomments
Foods to Boost Good Gut Bacteria...Probiotic supplements contain healthy live bacteria and yeasts and are sometimes prescribed to treat IBS. The aim is to provide the gut...reactionscomments
The Low FODMAP Diet: All About Polyols...Are you following the low FODMAP diet to manage your IBS symptoms? If so, you may be wondering what all those letters...reactions4comments
Standard Methods to Determine Food Allergies and Intolerances...Are you unsure if your IBS symptoms are a result of food allergies or food intolerances? Many people with IBS think they...reactions2comments
Vitamin D Deficiency and IBS: Is It Connected?...Anyone who has suffered from irritable bowel syndrome for more than a short period of time knows that a number of things...reactions9comments
A Cold, Elderberry Syrup, and IBS: A Fail...Sometimes, I don’t understand how my brain works. I’ve had IBS for years. I know how sensitive my digestive system is and...reactions12comments
Medical Review Board...The Health Union Medical Review Board is made up of board-certified healthcare professionals with extensive experience in their respective fields. They review...
Pasta With Potato Cream and Bacon...As an Italian living abroad, I naturally tend to draw my attention to the best you can get from a specific land...reactions1comment
What People With IBS Want Others to Know...The Irritable Bowel Syndrome In America Survey asks people with IBS about how the condition affects their life. It asks about many...reactions2comments
Canceling Appointments Because of IBS...Just recently, I had to cancel an appointment last minute due to my Crohn’s Disease and IBS flaring up. As we all know...reactionscomments
This is my story ;-)...Hi there :-) I'm Tom, 31 years old and a teacher from Germany. When I was 25 (and still a student) I...reactions2comments
IBS "Runs" In The Family (Pun Intended)...Family of 6, one bathroom, two parents with IBS... I am familiar with some of the symptoms which IBS can present... Early...reactions8comments
In a Dark Place...Hey there, fellow friends in spirit! I'm Tom, 30 years old and from Germany. Over the last ~6 years I have been...reactions5comments
