Heather's IBS Newsletter - Help for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Audio. Did you inherit your IBS? Maybe! Genetics play a role, and IBS tends to run in families... But hang in there. Even if you have inherited a sensitive gut or a reactive nervous system, you can successfully manage all IBS symptoms. See here for the 5 key IBS treatments… You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber. P.S. If you...

IBS news flash. Sleep apnea linked to IBS But CPAP therapy can help both! And more about sleep and IBS… You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber. P.S. If you have any questions or comments I'd love to hear them - just reply to this email to reach me directly. I am overwhelmed with emails but I try to answer everyone. XOXO Heat...

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Time your meal wisely Earlier in the day is better than later at night... When you eat can be just as important as what you eat when it comes to managing IBS. And get more help with the restaurant guide from Eating for IBS . You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber. P.S. If you have any questions or...

Audio. IBS news flash. Nocebo effect, not gluten, may trigger IBS symptoms Expectation of a food causing discomfort may play a larger role than the food itself? And more about wheat and IBS… You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber. P.S. If you have any questions or comments I'd love to hear them - just reply to this email to...

Audio. IBS fast fact. IBS is chronic but not constant... Symptoms come and go, and then come back again... And learn more about the IBS diagnostic criteria… You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber. P.S. If you have any questions or comments I'd love to hear them - just reply to this email to reach me directly. I am overwhelme...

Audio. IBS news flash. A gut hormone may cause up to 40% of IBS diarrhea Triggered when bile acids leak into the large intestine New research published in Gut describes a gut hormone called INSL5 that might be a key cause of IBS diarrhea in up to 40% of patients. And more about IBS diarrhea… You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subsc...

Audio. IBS quick tip. Go low fat but not fat free... Your gastrocolic reflex is the reason why... Because all fats - even heart-healthy ones - are powerful GI stimulants that will cause your gastrocolic reflex to over-react and set off IBS symptoms. Learn more about why fat is a top IBS trigger food . You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a...

Audio. Top 10 things I'd tell your friends and family about IBS You deserve to be heard, and here's what they really need to know. If your friends and family want detailed information, hand them a copy of The First Year: IBS book. You are not alone. Heather's IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber. P.S. If you have any questions or comments I'd love to...

Audio. Ground cumin - the rich, warm spice that soothes IBS Add deep, savory flavor to meals and actively help your gut! Ground cumin is one of my go-to IBS flavor bombs. I use it to add a cozy, comforting, earthy warmth to so many meals! And learn more about how eating for IBS is all about substitution, never deprivation… You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your sup...

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Beware the hidden broths and stocks... They're usually loaded with IBS triggers—and rarely listed on the menu. As always, ask before you order. Get more help with the restaurant guide from Eating for IBS . You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber. P.S. If you have any questions or comments I'd love t...

Audio. IBS news flash. Acupuncture significantly reduces IBS symptoms Even in people who haven’t responded to diet changes, medications, or therapies. A new large, well-designed clinical trial has found that acupuncture can significantly reduce IBS symptoms. Learn more about the acupuncture and IBS… You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a pa...

Audio. IBS fast fact. Strong smells can trigger IBS symptoms Sounds crazy? It’s not! IBS cramps, nausea and urgency can be triggered by strong perfumes, chemical cleaners, or bathroom fragrances. And more about the IBS brain-gut connection… You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber. P.S. If you have any questions or comments I'...

Audio. IBS news flash. Gravity could be the key to gut health With IBS, gravity can actually pull the intestines downward, worsening bloating and pain Brennan Spiegel, M.D., director of Health Services Research at Cedars-Sinai has a fascinating idea he calls biogravitational medicine. You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber....

Audio. IBS quick tip. Sip, don’t gulp... Drinking anything too fast can trigger IBS... So sip it like you mean it! And more IBS quick tips … You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber. P.S. If you have any questions or comments I'd love to hear them - just reply to this email to reach me directly. I am overwhelmed with emails bu...

Audio. IBS + UTIs = double trouble. Why urinary tract infections often overlap with IBS in women Nerves, hormones, and bacteria, oh my! But D-mannose might help... IBS in women often overlaps with urinary tract issues like urgency, frequency, or repeated urinary tract infections. And more about IBS… You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a pa...

Audio. IBS news flash. Psychedelics for treating IBS and gut-brain disorders May help process trauma and reduce chronic pain symptoms Erin Mauney, MD, of Tufts Medicine recently discussed her pioneering work applying psilocybin-assisted therapy to IBS and other gut-brain disorders. And more about IBS… You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a...

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. NEVER assume anything on the menu is safe... Ask all of the questions you need to be sure, and ask before you order. Get more help with the restaurant guide from Eating for IBS . You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber. P.S. If you have any questions or comments I'd love to hear them - just reply to...

Audio. IBS news flash. Link between insomnia and multiple gastrointestinal disorders Insomnia appears to cause higher risks of IBS and GERD... A new study in BMC Gastroenterology looked at whether poor sleep actually causes digestive problems. More about sleep and IBS… You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber. P.S. If you have...

Audio. IBS fast fact. If you understand what's going wrong... And why, you can successfully manage all IBS symptoms. Understanding what’s going wrong with your body - and why - is the first step to successfully managing all IBS symptoms. You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber. P.S. If you have any questions or comments I'd l...

Audio. IBS quick tip. Go outside - even for 5 minutes... Sunlight and movement can quickly calm your gut... Daylight + fresh air + movement = lower cortisol levels, less anxiety and depression, and improved digestion. Your mom was right. Go play outside! And more IBS quick tips … You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber. P.S....

Audio. IBS & kidney stones. Surprising link... Overlap comes down to digestion, diet, and dehydration. IBS doesn’t directly cause kidney stones, but the two can definitely overlap. And more about calcium and other vitamins/minerals and IBS… You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber. P.S. If you have any questions or comments I'...

Audio. What I’m snacking on this fall… Simple Sweet Cornbread Craving a cozy, comforting food that's IBS friendly? Bake away! (And don’t miss Corn-fused! Solving Lynn’s IBS mystery ...) Autumn is here, and that always makes me crave warm comfort foods. Tender sweet cornbread is at the top of that list. And while traditional Southern cornbreads are usually loaded with fat, they don’t have to be! Th...

Audio. IBS news flash. Pneumonia disrupts the gut microbiome Link between gut microbes and lung health... A new study in Microbial Pathogenesis found that severe pneumonia throws gut bacteria off balance. A healthy gut doesn’t just aid digestion—it may also help the body fight serious infections. And more about probiotics, prebiotics, and gut health… You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can...

Audio. Another flavor bomb! For cheesy, salty, nutty lovers... Nutritional yeast flakes are comfort food flavor magic! Because eating for IBS means great food without gut triggers. These are my super fast comfort food cheesy sprinkles! Because eating for IBS should be delicious, and never mean deprivation. You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please beco...

Audio. IBS fast fact. Is your gut psychic? And is it kind of a drama queen? This “gut premonition” is part of the brain-gut axis —a powerful two-way communication system that doesn’t use words, but symptoms. And IBS is defined as a brain-gut disorder… You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber. P.S. If you have any questions or...