Hello Friends! To keep things light this week before Christmas, I will refrain from my detailed science posts (but they are coming!) and focus on some general tips we all can benefit from in our journey of living a healthy and fun life. Some of us are better than others are at prioritizing our self […]

What is constipation? And, how can we manage it better.

Understanding the role of a GI psychologist in managing symptoms of IBS from gut directed hypnotherapy, diaphragmatic breathing and much more.

Hello Friends! Just a short post today. For those following a gluten free diet or educating patients on the gluten free diet, Shelley Case’s Gluten Free: The Definitive Resource Guide is comprehensive and fantastic. Shelley is a registered dietitian and leading international expert on gluten. Her latest book covers everything you need to know about […]

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 […]