Ughhh…being bloated, distended or constipated (pardon my French) sucks! If you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you know what it feels like! IBS can attack when you’re sitting at work, in your car, about to get on a plane, at dinner, at an event. Sometimes you may feel like you can’t get out of the way from your bloated self (and you wore your slightly tight jeans/pants …
The economic impact of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is pretty astounding, however, much can be done to help lower costs and educate employers and employees so everyone benefits. I’ve worked in corporate settings for a good part of my life, and none of the employers I worked for had educational programs for IBS. For my lifestyle, having IBS is not as stressful because I no longer report to …
Wheat, Barley, Rye, Onions and Garlic – Why They Trigger Symptoms of IBS Instead of resulting to pharma drugs, this elimination diet uses “food as medicine” to help people discover which foods may be triggering symptoms. A group of sugars called FODMAPs are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and research suggests they contribute to IBS and FGID symptoms. Learn more and read on! Wheat, barley and …
A panic attack or anxiety episode can be scary and difficult to manage, but experts agree deep breathing techniques for anxiety can help during those times. And if you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), stress and anxiety can make your brain more aware of spasms in your colon and rumbles in your gut. Your gastrointestinal tract is sensitive to emotion. Whether we are excited, scared, …
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During the month of January, I started trying out a brand new product to help with my symptoms of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). My experience with Holigos® IBS Restore was a positive one. I was dealing with some pretty awful symptoms from two back-to-back stressful years. So the timing of trying this product couldn’t have been better. In this article, I will be very candid and share …
