Living Well with PI-IBS/IBS
The journal I used throughout my PTSD treatment has a quote by Henri Matisse on the cover: "There are always flowers for those who want to see them." I chose this notebook because, during that time of my life, I was bombarded by fear, anxiety, panic attacks, flashbacks, and nightmares - not to mention the …
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I know I normally share an entire meal's worth of recipe with you, but today's recipe can pair with so many different low-FODMAP options, I decided to give it to you as a stand-alone. If you're looking for a full meal, bake some ham (this is our favorite brand; we get the EZ Cut Boneless …
On a sunny afternoon in August 2008, I walked into Dean Hall at approximately 2:54 p.m. and experienced one of the most significant moments of my life. Did I know it at the time, you ask? Nope. Not a clue. During that moment, I laid eyes on Erin Brown for the first time. Almost eleven …
I've never been what you would call a "still" person. A go-getter, absolutely. Intense at times, yes. But "still"...if you've known me longer than a year or two, probably not so much. I finished my four-year bachelor's degree a semester early, Magna Cum Laude, while working 30-hours per week and planning/executing a wedding and starting …
It occurred to me a few days ago that I haven't written one of my easiest and most-used recipes: the simplest low-FODMAP chicken noodle soup you'll ever make, or "Feel Better Soup" as I like to call it. To give you a little background, I was in a near-constant state of flare with my PI-IBS …
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If you're anything like us, you love hearty breakfast food any time of day. Last weekend, we decided to branch out and try our hand at making quiche...and I'm so glad we did! The delish results wound up looking like this: After seeing that picture, I know you want to give these little guys a …
A few days ago, I saw a beautiful sculpture on social media. It was a huge tree trunk, carved in the middle to reveal the tree's "younger self" inside. It was a striking representation of growth. Just like all great art is supposed to do, this piece got me thinking: What did that tree go …
A few weeks ago, I had a dream. I was watching a horror movie with Erin. On the television, a young couple was hiding in a closet...terrified by the monster that was currently in the house looking for them. The woman was the one we could see due to the camera angle, and she was …
Instead of sharing one of our recipes today, I thought I'd share a few of our favorite low-FODMAP recipes from other people. We've had a lot of hits (and a lot of misses) in the past year, but these were definitely at the top of our "hit" list! Rachel Pauls' Low-FODMAP Dressing I'll totally admit …
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The weather's cold, so a good chili recipe is just what this gal wants! I had originally found a chili recipe through Fody Foods that tasted great - until I learned that beef tends to trigger my symptoms. Not to be deterred, though, I came up with this slow-cooker turkey chili version that tastes just …
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IBS Takes Guts 