IBS: But I’m not stressed!
For a long time I did not feel at all concerned by idea that my IBS could have a stress component to it. I did not feel particularly stressed. For me, IBS flare-ups were causing the stress. Stress was… Read more »
IBS: My doctor says it’s just stress
This has got to be one of the most frustrating things someone with IBS can hear from a doctor: “It’s just stress.” When I heard this I felt even more hopeless than when I walked in. Maybe you know… Read more »
IBS: I can’t take any more IBS flare-ups
“I was a normal human being. Then one day BAM! My body went wild and I got on this wierd, anxiety-ridden digestive rollercoaster. And I can’t get off it. I can’t take any more IBS flare-ups!” Does this sound… Read more »
Why I was able to recover from IBS
I stayed stuck with IBS for many years because my well-meaning gastroenterologist told me I had physical reasons for having IBS, and that I would probably suffer from IBS for the rest of my life. For years I believed… Read more »
IBS and empowerment
The article this week is a little different from usual. It is a conversation I had recently with someone at choir that got me thinking about health issues, permission, IBS and empowerment. The person in this story doesn’t have… Read more »
IBS-C and Exercise: Just do it
Exercise is an essential part of looking after our bodies. So why don’t we do enough? Busy lives with work and family mean that we forget our bodies. Plus with IBS we are already tired, and the sheer effort… Read more »
Your emotions and IBS
Your emotions are your profound compass in life. Through them you know what is good for you, what goes towards your hearts desires – and what crosses over your boundaries and goes against your values and beliefs. And your… Read more »
IBS friendly herbs
Most IBS sufferers have problems with gut bacteria and inflammation. Certain IBS-friendly herbs can be real allies in the battle for better digestion. Why not start the herb habit? I started using IBS friendly herbs while I was recovering… Read more »
Is there a cure for IBS?
We are all different, and each of us has our very own version of IBS. So can there be a cure for IBS? Like me you have probably read many miracle stories for IBS, and sighed. All those stories… Read more »
IBS and travel
This is a time of year where many of us are thinking about travel, all that we would like to do, where we would love to go – if only we didn’t have IBS. There are no magic wand… Read more »