Flat tummy in the morning, bloated in the evening; abdominal pain in between – living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) isn’t fun. You might switch between diarrhea and constipation and live in fear of your digestive system conjuring up a foul smell. In fact, it can be downright embarrassing and even diminish your desire to be social if it isn’t managed well.
I’ve suffered with medically diagnosed IBS for years now, so I know firsthand. Unfortunately, there isn’t a cure for IBS, but it can be managed. Over the years I’ve worked with industry professionals and have learnt a number of management techniques for IBS.
Unfortunately, it’s a topic that Australian’s are apprehensive to talk about, yet 1 in 5 Australians struggles with IBS and it’s twice as common for women as it is men. So today I’m continuing the conversation about IBS to show others that a) you’re not alone and b) there are effective management techniques if you suffer with this medically diagnosed condition and its difficult symptoms.
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I have just cooked through a week’s worth of 
If someone could bottle motivation for exercise, they would be as popular as CocoCola, I’m sure! Sadly, it’s unlikely to happen. Despite this, there’s actually some really simple things you can do to help yourself be motivated to exercise regularly. These are my top three tips which will help you build a constant desire to move your body, whilst removing some of the common barriers that often hold us back from a daily exercise routine. Take on these tips and you’ll be out moving each day in no time!
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After 3.5 months apart due to an army deployment, my son Finn (21 months old) was going to be with his Dad again. Our mid-deployment family reunion was highly anticipated and I wanted to make it something memorable for all of us, but particularly a time for Finn to reconnect with his Dad. You see, we have FaceTime whilst he’s away but it’s much harder for a toddler to connect with someone like this.
