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

Audio. IBS news flash. COVID led to IBS and idiopathic constipation surge Prevalence of IBS in adults nearly doubled during two year COVID-19 pandemic And more about COVID 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 d...

Audio. IBS fast fact. Here's a weird one! Sensory stimuli like smells, lights, and sounds can trigger IBS symptoms Sensory stimuli like perfumes, traffic noise, or fluorescent lights really can set off or worsen IBS symptoms. The exact mechanisms are not fully understood, but it’s likely due to central nervous system sensitization common in IBS patients triggering a stress response that affects th...

Audio. IBS news flash. Gut microbes help expel ‘forever chemicals’ from the body Previously, the only way to reduce levels of Pfas was by bloodletting or a drug with unpleasant side effects In the first research of its kind , the University of Cambridge found that certain kinds of gut microbes absorb toxic Pfas “forever chemicals” and help expel them from the body via feces. You are not alone. Hea...

Audio. Can you take your fiber supplement with medications? Maybe! Tip Takeaway: Treat your fiber supplement like food. If your medication must be taken on an empty stomach, take it one hour before, or two hours after, your fiber supplement/meals. If your medication can be taken with food, it can typically be taken with fiber. But always ask your pharmacist to be sure! You are not alone. Heather’s...

Audio. IBS news flash. Melatonin for IBS symptoms and sleep disorders Sublingual melatonin outperforms placebo A new study has found that the the severity of IBS symptoms and quality of life scores were significantly better in a sublingual melatonin group compared to the placebo group. You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber....

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Always order a meal based on soluble fiber safe foods... At any restaurant, keep your gut stable by ordering a meal based on soluble fiber safe foods. 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...

Audio. IBS news flash. Childhood IBS may predict interstitial cystitis New research shows bladder pain and frequent, urgent urination linked to early-life IBS In the first research of its kind, a new study comprehensively explored the relationships between childhood IBS and the risk of developing interstitial cystitis (IC) in adulthood. You are not alone. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue wi...

Audio. IBS fast fact. Tight clothes make IBS worse... Increased pressure on your abdomen can cause bloating, trapped gas, and pain And more about 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 love to hear them - just reply to this email to reach me directly. I am overwhe...

Audio. IBS news flash. How often do you poo? The answer affects everything from your digestion to metabolism to immunity... See here for a healthy poo frequency and some simple ways to get a regular poo schedule. 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 r...

Audio. IBS quick tip. When baking for IBS... There's an easy way to lower the fat content.... Bake my famous peppermint fudge cake recipe to see how deliciously this works! 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....

Audio. Had your gallbladder out? Did your IBS start when you had your gallbladder or ileum removed? You might have bile acid malabsorption... Tip Takeaway: For both bile malabsorption and IBS, it's helpful to follow the low fat, high soluble fiber guidelines of the Eating for IBS diet and add in a plain soluble fiber supplement. Fat stimulates bile production and worsens diarrhea. Soluble fiber he...

Audio. IBS deep dive! Sexual function, depression, and quality of life in patients with IBS While depression is significantly higher in IBS patients it's not the only factor in sexual dysfunction... A recent BMC Gastroenterology study noted that irritable bowel syndrome is often accompanied by depression and sexual dysfunction. You are not alone. Heather's IBS Newsletter can’t continue without you...

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Be super suspicious of those appetizers... Why? Because deep fried anything is the last thing you want to eat first thing... The very last thing you want to eat first thing is any high fat IBS trigger food. 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. Understanding the gut-endometriosis link Endometriosis has gut symptoms that overlap with irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and gastroparesis A recent review article by Cleveland Clinic specialists in gynecologic surgery, gastroenterology, nutrition and psychology concluded that understanding the gut-endometriosis connection is essential . You are not alo...

Audio. IBS fast fact. The link between autism and IBS Significant portion of people with autism also have functional gastrointestinal disorders There is a recognized link between Autism Spectrum Disorder 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 r...

Audio. IBS news flash. Is there a SIBO diet? And is it different than eating for IBS? So what do you eat if you have SIBO? And see here if you need to combine that with 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...

Audio. IBS quick tip. How to help heartburn AND IBS? There's one-stop-relief at hand... Go straight to a cup of Fennel Tummy Tea for one-stop-relief . 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...

Audio. Coconut oil for IBS. Good or bad? Coconut oil has anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal benefits, and a reputation for helping gut health. But... Tip Takeaway: Use coconut oil in small amounts only, always with your soluble fiber foundation foods, just as you would all other plant fats. It’s much more likely to hurt IBS than to help it. And get more IBS diet questions and answers… You are not a...

Dive into the full on, full length, full frontal (just kidding!) pedal to the metal live event that covered anything and everything about how to beat the summer heat with IBS. As always with live events, things take on a life of their own and spiral into all kinds of other IBS issues. So odds are good we covered questions that are affecting you right now. If you missed the original live event dive...

Audio. Sorry-not-sorry peach cobbler! Summer treat favorite An IBS recipe classic that's juicy-sweet delicious, easy and gut-friendly Get the recipe here! 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. IBS news flash. The gut-bone link Your gut quietly influences the strength of your skeletal system Research has shown that changes in the composition of gut microbiota play a role in pathological bone loss. 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...

Audio. IBS fast fact. Interstitial cystitis and IBS often overlap IC affects the bladder and IBS impacts the bowels, but the conditions can cause similar symptoms Interstitial cystitis and irritable bowel syndrome often coexist, with a significant overlap in symptoms and potential shared underlying mechanisms. You are not alone. Heather's IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please...

Audio. IBS news flash. Gut bacteria biofilms found in IBS 57% of IBS patients had bacterial biofilms coating their intestinal linings A large multicenter investigation published in Gastroenterology found that over half of IBS patients given colonoscopies had sticky yellow-green layers of structured bacterial communities lining their small and large intestines. You are not alone. Heather's IBS News...

Audio. IBS quick tip. Don't trust grocery meat labels USDA versus FDA food labeling means "lean" meat can still be too high fat for IBS. And more about high fat foods 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 direct...

Audio. Does your dog have IBS? Maybe... If so, some of the treatments are the same as for humans. Can dogs have IBS? Yep, and there is help for 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 overwhelmed with...