Have you ever wondered if your gut is “normal”? Maybe you…

• Feel bloated every night no matter what you eat.
• Have to run to the bathroom some mornings (and pray there’s no traffic).
• Or go days without a bowel movement and feel heavy, tired, and cranky.

If that sounds familiar, you might be dealing with more than just “sensitive digestion.” It could be Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)—a super common gut condition that affects about 1 in 7 adults.

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Meet Sarah (a story you might relate to)

Sarah, a 34-year-old teacher, came to me completely fed up with her stomach.

She told me:

• “By the end of the day I look 6 months pregnant from the bloating.”
• “Some mornings I’m stuck in the bathroom with diarrhea. Other weeks, I can’t go at all.”
• “The cramping is awful—sometimes it eases after the bathroom, but not always.”
• “I feel like I can’t trust my gut, and it’s exhausting.”

Sarah had been told by friends that maybe she was “just stressed” or “needed to cut out dairy,” but nothing worked long term. After seeing her doctor and ruling out other conditions, she was diagnosed with IBS.

With some simple nutrition changes (like learning which high-FODMAP foods triggered her), regular meals, and stress support, Sarah finally felt in control of her gut again.

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IBS Symptoms to Watch For

If you’ve ever said, “I don’t know what my stomach is going to do today,” IBS might be worth talking to your doctor about.
Common symptoms include:

• Bloating and gas
• Cramping or abdominal pain (often relieved by a bowel movement)
• Diarrhea, constipation, or both
• Mucus in the stool
• That feeling like you still need to go even after using the bathroom

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Why IBS Matters Beyond the Gut

IBS isn’t just about the bathroom. Your gut health affects so much more:

• Chronic gut inflammation may increase your risk for other health issues.
• The gut microbiome influences cholesterol, blood pressure, and even heart health.
• Stress makes IBS worse—and also impacts your heart.

So when you take steps to calm your digestion, you’re also protecting your whole-body health.

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What to Do If You Think You Have IBS

👉 First step: Don’t self-diagnose. Work with your doctor to rule out conditions like celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease.

👉 Next step: Get support with food and lifestyle. Many people feel relief once they know their triggers, balance their fiber, and learn stress-reduction strategies.

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Final Thoughts

If you saw yourself in Sarah’s story, know this: you’re not alone, you’re not imagining things, and you don’t have to suffer in silence. IBS is real—and with the right support, it’s absolutely manageable.

✨ Want to start supporting your gut and heart right now? Grab my free 5-Day Gut & Heart Reset, where I’ll walk you through simple, doable steps to feel lighter, calmer, and more in control of your digestion.