Tag Archives: bloating

Where is your IBS pain?

Where is IBS pain typically felt? In the stomach Under the ribs In the abdomen (upper and lower, right side or left side) In the intestines Around and inside the anus (as inflammation/ hemerroids) In the back: Many people also complain of back pain, particularly, lower back pain.… Read more

IBS: I wish I could digest good food

Do you have IBS and problems digesting – and wish you could digest good food again? Instead of watching others eat whatever they like without batting an eyelid! So much good food – so little you can digest When you have problems digesting, food becomes SUCH a sensitive subject.… Read more

What IBS is costing you (and what to do about it)

There. It’s happened again. One of your colleagues vacated a job you’ve been wanting to do for AGES. You applied. But you didn’t get it. Even though you are qualified. Even though you know you’re better than the person they chose… So if you’re ideal for the post, why didn’t you get it?… Read more

IBS and the fitted kitchen

There is one thing that all the IBS sufferers I have ever seen have in common: We all love good food! Cheese, wine, pizza, tasty pasta sauces… the list goes on. Emma loved good food. But she was stuck on bland food, the foods “she was allowed” – the ones that hopefully wouldn’t start off an IBS flare-up.… Read more

IBS: Boost your digestion

Summer is a time of wonderful food and sizzling BBQ’s. Yet this can be a tricky time of year for digestion when you have IBS. So here are some ways you can boost your digestion: Alternative salads Although they are supposed to be healthy, foods like lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber can be really hard on your digestion and your IBS.… Read more

IBS: When we no longer trust our gut

Maybe you were lucky, and you were brought up and taught to trust your gut instinct. However that is not what has happened for most of us. We were taught that we don’t know, that what we feel is not what we should feel.… Read more

IBS : How to get some relief from bloating

I wanted to do a very practical post about how to get some relief from bloating. Bloating is such a common and painful IBS symptom that many of you are battling with on a regular basis.… Read more

Why am I so tired?

One of the most difficult IBS to deal with is feeling so tired. The overwhelming impression that you have a million things to do, and no energy to do them with. I don’t know about you but just getting out of bed was a real strain for me.… Read more

IBS: You can’t do what you want

Think of all the things in your life right now that you want to do, but you can’t. Because of IBS: You can’t eat what you want to Actually enjoy food Eat healthy food without any bloating, or pain Not have to worry about bathroom issues or flare-ups Not have to wear a mask saying “everything is fine“ You can’t actually be and feel fine Go to a restaurant with friends and have a good time Have a different job, or a different boss You can’t go on holiday and actually enjoy it – and to come back feeling energised Have less pressure Enjoy yourself Feel full of energy Feel passionate about something – not just getting by Wake up feeling completely rested The wall of “I can’t because of IBS” “I can’t because of IBS” was the wall between me and ALL of that.… Read more

Natural solutions for SIBO and Candida

If you have “tried everything” and are still having regular IBS symptoms, seriously consider SIBO and Candida as being a potential cause. There are natural solutions for SIBO and Candida. How do I know if I have SIBO and Candida?… Read more

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