The 5 F’s

Oct 2

What is this referring to ? How does it relate to a healthy IBS gut??

My 5 F’s refer to Family/Friends/Food/Fun/Fashion. What does that have to do with IBS? Everything!

When my IBS is settled down and my gut is working as it should be then life is great!

It starts with food! Having an appetite, enjoy eating, and no worry about the food irritating my gut causing me to be in pain and running to the bathroom. Getting to this point was a journey that helped me identify my foods . Being aware of the irritants makes such a difference. The difference is seen in settled gut, in enjoying food and having an appetite. A general wellbeing takes over.

Friends/Family is the comfort I feel in socializing and attending events. When your gut is functioning regularly it takes a lot of stress in attending events. When there is knowledge of the foods that work for you then it is easy to maneuver through the dishes and menu. Including confidently and comfortably sharing with your host dietary needs. That confidence feels so great!

Fun ! Easy to enjoy and not worry about your gut when everything is flowing as it should! Easy to focus on activities you enjoy and get back into life. Right?!

Fashion! Ok who does not like to dress to look their best? Who does not like to feel comfortable in their clothes? I know I do. But when IBS is flaring up I look like I am six months pregnant. Feel terribly self conscious and uncomfortable. At times like that I do not enjoy dressing, and do not feel my best.

Being able to enjoy life, means taking care of my IBS. To be #incharge of my life starts with being #incharge of my IBS.

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

The 5 F’s

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