Heather Van Vorous

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

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Get tips, tricks, research, news, recipes, and all kinds of help for successfully managing symptoms and living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. You are not alone. heathervanvorous.substack.com

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Heather Van Vorous

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Latest episode

Jan 22, 2026

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Episodes

Audio. IBS news flash. Gut microbiome may influence heart rhythm 24.09.2025

Audio. IBS news flash. Gut microbiome may influence heart rhythm Gut–heart axis is emerging as a target for arrhythmia prevention...s A new review in Pathology – Research and Practice highlights how the gut microbiome may influence heart rhythm problems. Learn more about the gut microbiome, prebiotics, and probiotics… You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support....

Audio. IBS quick tip. Drink first, digest better... 23.09.2025

Audio. IBS quick tip. Drink first, digest better... Drink water 30 minutes before meals to reduce bloating and cramps So drink water before, instead of during, meals to give your gut and your digestion a head start. 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...

Audio. Must-have bedtime IBS routine 22.09.2025

Audio. Must-have bedtime IBS routine How to calm your gut, rest your mind, and have a good night... 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...

Audio. Corn-fused! Lynn's IBS mystery... 21.09.2025

Audio. Corn-fused! Solving Lynn's IBS mystery... It wasn’t the corn... it was the kernels. Have you also noticed something about your IBS that seems to defy common sense? Odds are there’s a logical explanation. You just need help finding it. If you’re in that boat, come join my IBS coaching. You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subsc...

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Go naked... 20.09.2025

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Go naked... When in doubt while eating out... When in doubt while eating out? Go naked! (And then season to taste with IBS safe condiments .) 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 comments I'd love...

Audio. IBS news flash. Unlocking the gut’s “second brain” 19.09.2025

Audio. IBS news flash. Unlocking the gut’s “second brain” Important genetic clues about how the gut’s nervous system develops... Vanderbilt University researchers have found important genetic clues about how the gut’s nervous system develops. And more about the IBS second brain… You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber. P.S. I...

Audio. IBS fast fact. IBS linked to childhood antibiotic use... 18.09.2025

Audio. IBS fast fact. IBS linked to childhood antibiotic use... Due to long-term gut bacteria disruptions... And more about 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 an...

Audio. IBS news flash. 82% of IBS patients are missing this vitamin 17.09.2025

Audio. IBS news flash. 82% of IBS patients are missing this vitamin Low vitamin D levels worsen bloating, pain, and constipation And more about vitamins 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 overw...

Audio. IBS quick tip. Be careful with fruit juice 16.09.2025

Audio. IBS quick tip. Be careful with fruit juice High fructose, sorbitol, and polyol levels can trigger attacks... And more IBS trigger foods … 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 email...

Audio. IBS attack or panic attack? 15.09.2025

Audio. IBS attack or panic attack? Symptoms can feel nearly identical—and they feed off each other In short: When your gut overreacts, your brain may think you’re under attack. And more about the IBS brain-gut dysfunction… 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 the...

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Condiments! 13.09.2025

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Condiments! When you've ordered a plain meal how do you safely jazz it up? 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 comments I'd love to hear them - just reply to this email to reach me directly. I am...

Audio. IBS fast fact. IBS can disrupt your dreams & REM sleep 12.09.2025

Audio. IBS fast fact. IBS can disrupt your dreams & REM sleep Because the brain-gut dysfunction doesn’t clock out at night... 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...

Audio. Oatmeal smackdown! Solving Carol's IBS mystery... 11.09.2025

Audio. IBS coaching with Carol. Oatmeal showdown... Steel cut vs instant? Things that make me go hmmmmm.............. If you're in Carol's boat, come join my IBS coaching. Because 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 di...

Audio. IBS quick tip. Sticky trick for IBS pain... 09.09.2025

Audio. IBS quick tip. Keep stick-on hot packs nearby... For fast help with IBS pain, spasms, cramps 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 but I try to answ...

Heather sits down with Dr. Michael Kirsch—the world’s friendliest GI doc. 07.09.2025

Heather sat down with Dr. Michael Kirsch—the world’s friendliest GI doc. An eye-opening, practical, and surprisingly fun conversation about 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 ema...

Audio. IBS deep dive. Your neighborhood affects your IBS... 07.09.2025

Audio. IBS deep dive. Your neighborhood affects your IBS... And it affects you differently if you're a woman or a man... New research has found that neighborhood stress can directly affect gut bacteria, brain activity, and IBS symptoms. And more about about stress 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...

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. The salty truth about IBS bloating 05.09.2025

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. The salty truth about IBS bloating Sodium dehydrates your gut, disrupts motility, and intensifies bloating... 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 comments I'd love to hear them - just reply to thi...

Audio. IBS fast fact. Mind-body therapies work... 05.09.2025

Audio. IBS fast fact. Mind-body therapies work... Because they can rewire the gut–brain connection behind IB Both cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and gut-directed or gut-specific hypnotherapy have shown strong clinical results in reducing IBS symptoms. And more about the IBS brain-gut dysfunction… You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a p...

Audio. IBS news flash. Shame deeply affects digestive health 04.09.2025

Audio. IBS news flash. Shame deeply affects digestive health Huge factor in the connection between chronic digestive disorders and mental health... A groundbreaking new study in Gastroenterology is the first to measure shame as a factor in the connection between chronic digestive disorders and mental health. You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please be...

Audio. IBS quick tip. Make your bathroom... 03.09.2025

Audio. IBS quick tip. Make your bathroom... a no phone zone... 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 but I try to answer everyone. If you need immediate he...

Audio. IBS symptoms shift with the seasons... 01.09.2025

Audio. IBS symptoms shift with the seasons... Because your digestion changes with the weather. And more about 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...

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Take a deep breath... 30.08.2025

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Take a deep breath... How to calm your vagus nerve, which regulates digestion, as soon as you sit down... 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 this email...

Audio. IBS news flash. Can your gut bacteria keep you up at night? 29.08.2025

Audio. IBS news flash. Can your gut bacteria keep you up at night? Insomnia and gut bacteria affect each other A new study links gut microbiota to sleepless nights. 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...

Audio. IBS fast fact. PTSD, trauma, anxiety & IBS 28.08.2025

Audio. IBS fast fact. PTSD, trauma, anxiety & IBS Trauma can rewire the gut–brain connection, leading to IBS Learn more about the brain-gut dysfunction behind 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 ove...

Audio. Round one! Best-selling IBS author Heather Van Vorous answers your most burning IBS questions... 27.08.2025

Audio. Round one! Best-selling IBS author Heather Van Vorous answers your most burning IBS questions... Watch now | Got IBS questions? Heather tackles all of them! 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 ove...

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