Hello Friends. Today’s post is a little on the philosophical side but it something I think we all think about from time to time. What’s our legacy? What’s our life’s purpose? For me the honest answer has always been very simple: I hope I can make life a little easier for someone else. Truth be […]

Hello FODMAPers and Friends. This post is for those of you that are single and navigating the dating scene with IBS. Did you just make a date on Bumble, Tinder, Match.com? Or perhaps you are going out with a friend of a friend or blind date?  I’m guessing that you didn’t mention you’ve got IBS […]

Hey Friends! Today’s post is on embracing “good enough” and letting go of perfectionism. Trying to be perfect is plain exhausting…and who really has time for that? Not me. Brene Brown has been quoted as saying this, “Perfectionism is a self destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, […]

It’s time to say, “Happy Birthday to the USA!”  …and who doesn’t like fireworks, parades, cookouts, and yummy desserts? To get you in the RED, WHITE and BLUE spirit, I have a few fun dessert inspirations to share for the low FODMAP diet follower gearing up for the celebrations. For the above recipes, check out […]

Hello FODMAPers! Finally… I am back at home and done with many of my speaking engagements so that I can get back to blogging! In case you haven’t heard yet…I had the good fortune of some very kind folks help me (actually they did ALL the heavy lifting) create a low FODMAP app. Honestly, creating […]

For today’s post, my colleague, Linda shares how she learned that her high blood pressure medication was contributing to her debilitating GI distress.  We live in the world of big Pharma…new medications are ‘born’ every day.  We have made amazing strides in healthcare and use of these many novel drug therapies are truly life-saving…but sometimes […]

Living with chronic illness can be unsettling and frustrating…on a good day. Life itself can be a struggle at times…add on the role of harboring a unpredictable gut can certainly add an extra layer. I get it. Stress can exacerbate your health issues. Research shows that stress can alter your gut microbiome & make your […]

Hey Friends. BBQ season is upon us…and I am always looking for a nourishing and tasty side dish to either serve my guests or bring along to a party. As you may know by now, I love any Asian infusion recipe…I am a big fan of toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, and gut friendly ginger […]

When I work with patients that experience IBS-C, 3 potential key pieces of their digestive health care puzzle come to mind: Adjust & individualize diet: either trial a low FODMAP diet (particularly modifying fructans and GOS), potentially reduce dairy, and ensure adequate fiber per tolerance for starters. Rule out methane + small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. […]