IBS Archive
False and True Conceptions about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Treatment
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger August 19th, 2007 in fiber, Probiotics, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS therapy, IBS Triggers, Digesting Information, Prebiotics, Adjuncts, IBS SymptomsThe following paragraph on Heather’s web site caught my eye:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Supplements
Supplements for the dietary management of IBS can be unbelievably helpful for stabilizing digestion. This is particularly true when they’re used as one of the five key strategies for controlling Irritable Bowel Syndrome (proper diet, stress management, alternative therapies, and prescription medications […]
How Doctors Think about IBS
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger August 19th, 2007 in Medical, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS therapy, Digesting InformationIntroduction
I had a friend who helped me startup a counseling center.
He was a neurologist, who said something that really stayed with me. He said “When I see a patient for the first time, I know within five minutes what I’ll find on examination, and how I’ll treat the person. The rest is interaction–teaching and […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in England and Wales
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger August 17th, 2007 in Blog, Medical, IBS, Irritable Bowel SyndromeAn organization called NICE (National Institute for Health Information Clearance Exchange) is calling for comments on Standards of Practice in Medicine for Irritable Bowel Syndrome that are in development by the National Health Service. The comment period has started, and will end on October 11, 2007.
Mostly they want comments from so-called “Stakeholder” Organizations. This would […]
Jeans over a Bloated Tummy, Bloated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger August 15th, 2007 in Blog, IBS, Irritable Bowel SyndromeThere is a brief and interesting discussion over at LiveJournal on a community blog for people with IBS. They are discussing jeans, and how to “dress for bloating.” The link is right here.
Lost Post - Warmup to Fiber 101b, Fiber for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger August 14th, 2007 in fiber, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, PrebioticsWarmup
In this warmup for the second part of the series on Fiber for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), I want to talk about daily fiber intake. Isn’t that dull! There is almost nothing in the world that will convince me that I should keep a daily record of what I eat and its fiber content.
Daily Record […]
Learning the Bathroom Signs When You Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger August 13th, 2007i thought you might like to take a break and look at this interesting collection of bathroom signs around the world. As memes (miniature themes)– also read “lists”–for blogs who do memes, this is a winner!
The oriiginal author, as you will see, was thinking in terms of conveying gender in a few strokes. I’m thinking in terms of making the distinction as distinct as can possibly be recognized in one second.
http://losu.org/world/the-many-different-types-of-toilet-signs
Somehow the final two lines, text rather than pictures, is included when I give the link, and blockquoting doesn’t resolve the problem by indenting. I can’t see the two lines below on any edit screen, so I can’t delete them. They occur at the end of the pictures in the link given above.
A collection of amazing and funny toilet sign photos from around the world.
Labels: Amazing, Funny Pictures
Medicine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger August 12th, 2007 in IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS therapy, Digesting Information, Adjuncts, Enteric Coated Peppermint“Medicine Has Dropped the Ball on IBS”
I recently read a letter of praise for the dietary method of managing IBS, which is a medically endorsed therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In the middle of his self-congratulation, he inserted a slam against “medicine” for not dealing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
The best we have are […]
Planet-saving Brew - Soy Coffee or Coffee for IBS–Irritable Bowel Syndrome
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger August 11th, 2007 in Breakfast, coffee, Chocolate, Amazon, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS food, Soy Products, Online sourcesSource of the Recipe
This “recipe” is something I have adapted from a New York Times post six weeks ago or so about making coffee without using fossil fuels. The writer wanted iced coffee, and learned the following method of making it.
Reason for this Post
Also, in blog statistics I noted that someone came here on a […]
Benefiber for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger August 10th, 2007 in fiber, Amazon, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Benefiber (tm), PrebioticsBenefiber in the Past
In reviewing the statistics for this growing blog, I notice that one of the most frequently used keywords is Benefiber. I imagine that people are checking out whether Benefiber is a good choice for a soluble fiber. Indeed, there used to be three soluble fibers on the market that I could recommend; […]
Peppermint for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
4 Comments Published by tummyblogger August 9th, 2007 in Teas, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS therapy, Adjuncts, IBS SymptomsOne of what I call “adjuncts” to the therapy (not treatment, per se) of IBS is peppermint. Another is teas, which I’ve talked about before. This week’s Newsweek has a short article on the researched benefits of smelling peppermint, and, when it comes to IBS, ingesting peppermint. Here is the IBS part of the article:
One […]
Taking Align for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Week 4
2 Comments Published by tummyblogger August 7th, 2007 in Probiotics, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS therapy, IBS Triggers, AlignToday
Today, I took the 28th Align, of the allotment for my first month on Align.
Today I was late for an appointment. I ate a hasty meal including kiwi fruit, and my ride was late, besides. I rushed into the building where we would meet,and into the slow-as-molasses elevator. As I fretted, I noticed that I expected, as all my life I have expected, that my tummy would feel knotted and
Digestive Health Brief (lots for IBS)
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger August 6th, 2007 in Food for IBS, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Digesting InformationFMT featured in DHSB
For My Tummy was featured in the August 1st issue of Digestive Health Smart Brief, a newsletter that is distributed to the offices of Gastroenterologists for their patients, including those with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). It is also available in electronic form, by subscription. You can either email a particular issue […]