IBS: Feeling alone behind the mask
For me, feeling alone behind the mask was one of the worst parts of IBS. Putting on the “Everything is fine” mask during the day. Then getting home and putting on that “I’m doing what I can” mask. And… Read more »
IBS: I wish I could digest tasty food
Don’t you wish you could digest tasty food? Instead of watching others eat whatever they like without batting an eyelid! Bland food just brings you down. Back when I had IBS, I felt particularly deprived around birthdays, anniversaries, family… Read more »
How to move forward with your IBS
When you are feeling really stuck with regular, even daily IBS flare-ups, life can feel a really hard and lonely place. By its very nature, we feel a little ashamed of our IBS. We try to hide it, pretend… Read more »
IBS: Quick habits to release tension in your body
One of the first steps to recovering from IBS is reducing the amount of tension you are carrying around. And a really quick and simple technique to release tension is getting in the habit of stretching. It is something… Read more »
IBS: Did you have a difficult childhood?
You may not see the link between your IBS and a difficult childhood – but it is there. And I’d like to help you become aware of it, so that your past doesn’t have to weigh on your future…. Read more »
Do you want to just manage IBS symptoms?
Many IBS sufferers just try to get through the day and manage IBS symptoms as best they can. But without getting much relief. I did this too for many years. But (thankfully) it is not the only option available…. Read more »
IBS: Our natural capacity to rebalance
We all have bodies and minds that are designed to rebalance. When we get really sad, crying let’s us release some of that sad feeling, and rebalance. Outside IBS if we eat or drink too much, we may vomit…. Read more »
3 ways to boost digestion this summer
Summer is a time of wonderful food and sizzling BBQ’s. Yet when you have IBS and food intolerance, this can be a tricky time of year for digestion. So here are 3 ways to boost your digestion this summer:… Read more »
IBS: Don’t beat yourself up
We’ve all done it. After a hard day we’ve eaten that dish that we know we’ll “pay for”, had a few crisps or had a glass of wine, secretly hoping to get away with it. So don’t beat yourself… Read more »
IBS : Trust yourself
Have you ever had the feeling that you know your body better than anyone – yet you don’t trust yourself? For some unknown reason, we are taught from a young age that we don’t know: At home, we don’t… Read more »