Spotlight

Since 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"...

"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...

April 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...

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...

Each 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...

It'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...

With 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...

The 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...

The 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...

Daily 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...

From 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...

Pain 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...

For 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...

With 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!...

For 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...

The 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...

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...

March 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...

In 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...

Living 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...