IBS and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life, especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health"While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
IBS Awareness Month 2021: One Day At A TimeApril 1 marks the first day of IBS Awareness Month. If there is one predictable thing about IBS, it is that it is unpredictable. We have heard many in the... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It.During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go unnoticed despite the major impact your illness has... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mental Health Month 2019Each May, we take time to remind ourselves to care for our mental health. This year, the idea of physical vs. mental health is on our minds. Mental Health Month... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS Awareness Month 2019It's April, and that means it's IBS Awareness Month! While raising IBS awareness is vitally important no matter what month it is, this month, we have ways to rally together... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Relationships and IBSWith all of the areas of life that IBS impacts, relationships can often be a challenging subject. It's not just romantic relationships! The way IBS sufferers interact and socialize with... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Diagnosis JourneyThe IBS community knows that receiving a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome is not exactly the most straight-forward process. Since there's no gold standard test to receive to find out... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Keeping Your IBS at Bay During the HolidaysThe holidays can be a tough time for the IBS sufferer. Some have a love/hate relationship, while others go straight to the holiday blues. Whether you're excited for them, or... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Day in the Life with IBSDaily life with a chronic illness like IBS is challenging. Each person's day with IBS may look a little different, but there is a mutual understanding that all IBS sufferers... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS - The Things You Can't SeeFrom being told that it's "just in your head" or doctor saying "nothing looks wrong", IBS sufferers know the struggle of living with an invisible illness. To fight day in... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pain, Pain Go AwayPain is a symptom that many IBS sufferers are all too familiar with. Whether it's from diarrhea or constipation, pain frequently rears its ugly head. When folks from the IBS... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips, Tools & Technology for Living with IBSFor the month of August, we're going to be speaking about the different tips, tools, and technology used by the community to help manage IBS symptoms. Whether it's creating a... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spotlight: Traveling with IBSWith the wide variety of symptoms that IBS sufferers experience, traveling can be difficult. Whether it's taking a vacation or traveling to the grocery store, IBS can be triggered anywhere!... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spotlight: Living With IBS & Other Chronic ConditionsFor many IBS sufferers, IBS is not the only chronic illness people live with. We often hear our community members talk about other conditions such as migraines, chronic pain and... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spotlight: Coping with the Emotional Toll of IBSThe month of May is Mental Health Month, so please join us in raising awareness for the importance of mental health. Many IBS sufferers also suffer from anxiety, stress and... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
April is IBS Awareness Month!April is IBS Awareness Month! If you're someone who's suffering from IBS, you know that it's very misunderstood by those who don't have the disease. Together, let's make this invisible... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spotlight: Nutrition and HealthMarch is National Nutrition Month, so we're focusing on the relationship between food and health - a major topic of concern for people living with IBS and managing symptoms. Food... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spotlight: Pets and HealthIn February we’re shining a spotlight on pets and the health benefits of pet ownership! Did you know that February 20, 2017 is #LoveYourPetDay? Of course, cuddling with a cat... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spotlight: #SelfCareAwareLiving with IBS isn’t easy. Some days, it’s hard just to (even get out of bed, let alone remember to eat regularly or practice mindfulness). However, it's these kinds of... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments