I thought I would talk about bloating today. Does that sound like a good plan? Abdominal bloating is a common clinical problem, and I would say, it is one of the most bothersome symptom in individuals with IBS. What contributes to bloating?  “Four factors are involved in the pathophysiology of bloating: a subjective sensation of […]

Today’s post is sponsored by Salix Pharmaceuticals, but the thoughts and opinions in this post are my own. As many of you know, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal condition that occurs in about 15% of Americans and 11% of people, globally. IBS that occurs with the primary symptom of diarrhea is referred […]

Anna reached out to me via my website to say hello and share her story. She has quite a story to share and I, of course, loved hearing that the #IBelieveinyourStory campaign resonated with her!  It’s nice to know that the #IBS community is coming together and supporting one another. I mean, supporting each other […]

Today, on World IBS Day, I share Chelsea’s Stahl’s Story as part of the #IBelieveinyourStory campaign. Thank you, Chelsea, for bravely sharing your journey and while doing so, let others know they are not alone. As a quick side note: please use the hashtag(s) #LetsTalkIBS, #IBSAwarenessDay or #WorldIBSDay on all your social platforms today. For […]

Hey Friends! I love a good *sprinkle* on anything–cookies, ice cream, the rim of a fancy drink. How about you? Today’s recipe is a fun version of low FODMAP chocolate chip cookies made a little fancy with a smattering of sprinkles.If you are not a sprinkle person, simply enjoy these low FODMAP, soft and chewy […]

As part of IBS Awareness Month and the #IBelieveinyourStory campaign, I am sharing stories given to me from individuals willing to share their IBS journey. It’s not always an easy path–but together we are stronger. It’s can be difficult to share your story–it truly takes guts to talk about your guts. But, the process can […]

Hey Friends! I’ve been getting many questions about the upcoming Charity Spin Ride at B/Spoke Studios in Wellesley, MA on April 20, 2019 at 12:30 –so I thought would take a moment to fill you in on this fun event. This fundraising event is the very first of its kind, created to support well-needed research […]

As part of the #IBelieveinyourStory campaign, Kim shares her IBS journey.  Everyone’s IBS story may take some twists and turns–but the goal is to find a solution that allows for a better quality of life–less pain, less digestive symptoms and a better sense of what is working for you–and what is not. Diet changes to […]

Hey Friends! The weather here in New England is showing us a little grace–warming up enough to let the daffodils pop out from the ground.  I love this time of year because I know summer is just around the corner!  Russ and I had a busy weekend including a long walk with Lucy, dinner with […]