Life can be ironic. I’m not talking about hipster ironic, I mean eerie coincidence ironic. This story is full of so much simultaneous bad and good luck, it might blow …
How to use nature and technology to heal
The world is full of things that speed us up and stress us out. But it’s also full of beautiful simplicity to slows us down and calm our spirit. We …
Boosting serotonin: a case study
It started with my jaw. I’ve had an issue with teeth grinding at night for a long time and it has gotten worse lately. While researching the issue I discovered …
Perfectionism and the gut
The gut-perfection connection I’ll admit it. I’ve been a perfectionist all my life. Not about everything, just the things I really care about. One way perfectionism shows up in …
Life after IBS: oxtails, open hearts and lessons on eating
I have to admit I’ve been a bit vacation deprived lately. So when my birthday rolled around recently, I grabbed the chance to get away. My husband and I could …
IBS metabolic type
The IBS metabolic and emotional type What I love about Ayurveda, the traditional medical system of India, is it accounts for different body types. Because we are not built …
Is there an IBS type?
Food is medicine but healing IBS is not just about food. Understanding yourself, body, mind and nervous system is also important. That’s why I’m writing this 3-part series on …
Does acupuncture heal IBS?
How Does Acupuncture work for IBS? I didn’t know much about acupuncture when I was sick, but I heard good things and was willing to try anything. If you Google …
How hypnosis helps with IBS
Hypnosis is a popular and successful treatment for IBS. Ever wonder why? I was extremely curious to find out, so I interviewed a local hypnotherapist and sampled a session. I …
Use your intution to find the best diet for IBS
Trying to find the best diet for IBS can be a confusing process, especially if you are an avid online researchers. The more you read about the different options the …