Have you ever tried using herbal remedies for your IBS and anxiety? In my experience, herbs are great for addressing digestive and stress-related symptoms in a gentle way. If you’re like me and don’t love taking medication, herbs can be an amazing and more natural alternative that doesn’t require a prescription from the doctor. Below, […]
IBS Tips
Living with IBS is not easy. Whether you struggle to find safe foods to eat for IBS or don’t know which IBS routine to follow: this category is here to help you out. As an IBS sufferer myself, I have tried and tested multiple strategies, IBS diets, and medication, and want to do my very best to help you deal with IBS!
Discover tips for living with IBS, dealing with IBS at work, and managing IBS-flare-ups on a daily basis.
How to leave your comfort zone with IBS and anxiety
In my experience, articles about personal development tend to suggest one thing: stepping out of your comfort zone. And while I absolutely see the benefit of that, leaving my comfort zone when I have IBS and anxiety can feel very daunting. Sure, it’s great to try new things, meet new people and expand your horizon. […]
Working with IBS: 6 tips to prevent & handle flares
Working in an office when you have IBS can feel daunting. Getting up early, dealing with the fear of flares, often not enough privacy in the bathroom. And then there is the commute, the stress, the meetings, and the co-workers. While an office might never feel as comfortable as your own home, here are some […]
Could it be possible to heal IBS?
I’ve been dealing with IBS-D for almost 10 years now. All I’ve ever heard is that it can be managed, but not cured. I’ve tried the Low FODMAP diet, various medications that didn’t work and lifestyle changes that helped a lot. From cutting out dairy, gluten and almost every other food to managing symptoms with […]
Nerva for IBS: An honest review
Before I get into this post, I just wanted to make clear that it is NOT sponsored in any way, shape, or form. I simply purchased the Nerva program with my own money because I was interested in trying hypnotherapy for IBS. Everything I say in this post is based on my own experience. My […]
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Parenting with IBS: What is it like being a mom with IBS-D?
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to have a baby when you have IBS? How parenting and IBS can go hand in hand? If it’s even at all possible? If yes, then this post is for you! I have IBS-D and I also have a baby. And today, I’m going to share the good, the […]
How to find effective remedies for IBS
Wouldn’t it be great if you could simply take a pill and your IBS would be gone? I bet it’s every IBS sufferers dream, deep down. But unfortunately, there are no “cure-it-all” remedies for IBS. And dealing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome is much more complicated than that. In my previous IBS-related posts about working with IBS, living […]
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Pregnancy and IBS: my unfiltered experience
When you are a woman of children-bearing age who has Irritable Bowel Syndrome, you might be asking yourself: how will pregnancy affect my IBS? Or: how will I deal with IBS during pregnancy? I asked myself the exact same question. Actually, I was kind of sure that I knew the answer, too. In my head, […]
How to effectively relieve IBS symptoms in 5 steps
It can be a struggle to manage IBS symptoms. Personally, it took me two years to finally start living my life again. To not have IBS occupy 95% of my thoughts. If you’ve just been diagnosed, or you still haven’t found any effective ways to deal with IBS, this post is for you. To help […]
Living with IBS: 5 ways to get your life back
Let’s face it: living with IBS isn’t easy. But it’s possible. And it doesn’t have to ruin your life. I often get requests from readers who suffer from IBS, just like I do. And most of the time, they’re just looking for anything that might help them cope with the illness. While I have written […]
6 steps to take when you think you have IBS
I really wanted to write a post about the steps to take when you think you have IBS. How you can gain clarity and manage IBS symptoms once the illness strikes. IBS can occur all of a sudden. It did for me. I went from a somewhat normally functioning human being to a total mess […]
Tips for stress-free travelling with IBS
Travelling with IBS can seem like a challenge. But to me personally, it is in some ways easier than dealing with IBS in everyday life. The reason is that you get to plan your travels yourself. You’re on vacation, and no one will force you to stick to a certain schedule. But there are some […]
How to deal with IBS & why a routine can help
Sticking to a certain routine has helped me immensely to deal with IBS. There are various types of IBS routines, from sticking to foods that work for you to starting your day the same way every morning. Finding a routine makes your mind and body feel safer because you know exactly what is coming next. […]
How to figure out your IBS diet
If you have done some research on IBS diet, you probably came across the Low FODMAP diet that is supposed to help IBS. It’s specifically designed for IBS sufferers and consists of cutting out all high FODMAP foods at first. You then slowly introduce them back in one at a time in order to determine […]
My IBS story
DISCLAIMER Before I start telling you the not-so-pretty details of my IBS story, I want you to know that I did find a way to manage it. It always freaks me out to read people’s IBS horror stories. Especially when they don’t contain any kind of positive message. So I wanted to start by saying […]