Preventing an IBS Flare Up

Written By Marica Gaspic

This morning I woke up not feeling well emotional, feeling down. 

Odd!! 

As I drive to early morning appointment, started thinking about this state. No reason for me not to feel positive.

Kept diving further and realized my gut was telling me something. 

Ok why am I feeling off and my gut? I know my triggers- gluten, dairy, high amounts of high FODMAP foods, stress. Ok eating has been good, stress -none! 

So what happened? 🤔 

Ok I did something bad, I ate too much for dinner the day before, microbiome was not liking this!

I was really hungry though,  was responding to my body’s need to feed. Lunch was not substantial enough so ate too much at dinner. Meal was not actually late fortunately. 

Taking a deep dive in understanding the cause of this mood actually helped. I was relaxed. 

My plan for the day was thrown off a bit but I chose to settle down the tummy and simply relax. Taking time for the moment, honouring what was happening and keeping it from getting worse.

Recognized the gut was speaking with the brain. Not a good conversation. 

Once upon a time there was a lot of anxiety over this scenario- anxious about not feeling good, anxious about what caused it, anxious about it throwing my day off schedule! Lots of anxious. 

So instead of taking time out, I powered through, and felt much worse next day, day after day-yup in full IBS flare up! 

Being able to be present in the moment, being able to stay calm did not happen overnight. 

It took time to uncover triggers and develop my approach. To just mentally stop and focus on what was happening. Also developed my IBS flare up kit. 

Are you looking to live more positively with your IBS, prevent from being sick and stop flare ups? Simply go to DISCOVERY BUTTON and schedule your free 30 min call! 

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Marica Gaspic

Living with IBS can quietly take over your life — not just through pain and bloating, but through the constant uncertainty, loss of confidence, and fear of not being able to trust your own body.

I help high-performing women with IBS move from symptom-chasing to true physiological stability — by understanding IBS as what modern gastroenterology defines it to be: a disorder of gut–brain interaction involving the nervous system, microbiome, immune function, and stress physiology.

As a pharmacist and gut health coach — and as someone who has personally lived with IBS — I bring both clinical expertise and lived understanding to the work we do together. My clients don’t just “manage” IBS. They rebuild trust in their body, regain energy and confidence, and create a sustainable system of support that fits their real life.

This is not about restriction or short-term fixes.

It’s about building a body that finally makes sense.

Why Work With Me

Personal Experience

I have lived with IBS and successfully stabilized my own health — giving me deep insight into both the emotional and physiological realities of this condition.

Clinical Expertise

As a pharmacist, I bring evidence-based understanding of human physiology, gut–brain signaling, microbiome science, and medication interactions into every plan I create.

Proven Results

I have guided women through sustainable, personalized recovery frameworks that improve symptoms, restore energy, and dramatically elevate quality of life.

Together, we build a personalized, sustainable gut health strategy that supports your body, your lifestyle, and your long-term wellbeing — so you can live with calm, clarity, and confidence again.

https://www.gutwellnessbymarica.com
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