Smoothie Bowl Fun: A How-To Guide...I love food. So, when I discovered that I could learn how to cope with pain tolerance and learn mindfulness through my...reactionscomments
Is Talk Therapy Right for You?...I believe that different types of ‘talk’ therapy can be of great benefit for people who struggle with illness. From my perspective...reactionscomments
Are My Health Concerns Dramatic or Valid?...One of the unfortunate and interesting things about having irritable bowel syndrome is that I have periods in life when I think...reactions10comments
Living With a Chronic Condition and Working...When you live with a chronic condition, it can affect every area of your life, including your work. In this Living With...reactionscomments
Forgiving Ourselves...I tend to blame myself for a lot of things that I probably should not. Sometimes it’s obvious things like a relationship...reactionscomments
Meditation, Breathing and Distraction...As has been discussed many times before, it is possible that one of the causes of IBS is anxiety, stress and chronic...reactionscomments
Why Mindful Eating Matters, Part 1...Anyone struggling with IBS knows stress can worsen symptoms. As a naturopathic physician, I often hear reports from patients about the ways...reactions1comment
My Story Of Seeking Help For My IBS...When I was first diagnosed with IBS, going on 5 years ago now, all I wanted was for someone to help me...reactionscomments
Dealing with Emetophobia and IBS...As if having IBS wasn’t tough enough, when you add emetophobia into the mix – it can make your situation a whole...reactions9comments
4 Ways to Embrace IBS...For many people with IBS, a sensitive gut can feel like a ball and chain. You might go through a constant negotiation...reactions2comments
Why Mindful Eating Matters, Part 2...In the first part of my article on this topic, I described how eating in a low-stress environment may decrease food reactivity...reactions3comments
What is Alpha Lipoic Acid and Can it Offer IBS Relief?...In addition to IBS, I unfortunately also suffer from a lot of spinal issues and back pain. This is due to a...reactionscomments
Learning to Deal with Anxiety...Many people with IBS struggle with anxiety, stress or whatever the individual (or their doctor) wants to call it. I was diagnosed...reactions1comment
A Smoothie for My Stomach When Nothing Else Works...A few years ago, my digestive upset – especially in relation to my reflux – hit a peak and it seemed my...reactions2comments
My IBS Calendar...I am one of the many people that finds journaling to be a very important part of my wellness routine. That said...reactions2comments
Things I Miss From Before I Had IBS...When I was a teenager, I was able to do so much (i.e. work, play sports, go to parties, etc.) that I...reactionscomments
Everyone Else's Expectations...I have said several times as we have gone along that we should all concern ourselves less with external expectations. By external...reactionscomments
Does Your Gut “Itch?”...I’m always on the lookout for new research findings that could help people like us with IBS. My current regimen is holding...reactions8comments
Is It Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency or IBS?...There are many signs, symptoms, and conditions that can mimic irritable bowel syndrome. I believe it is important to be knowledgeable in...reactions4comments
What is Sodium Alginate and How Can It Help Digestion?...In trying to manage both my GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease) and my IBS, I have had to play a delicate balancing act...reactions3comments
