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

Audio. IBS news flash. What happens in the gut doesn’t stay in the gut Relationship between the gut microbiome and lungs, heart, and other organs... Emerging studies support the relationship between the human gut microbiome and multiple organ functions. 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 o...

Audio. IBS news flash. World-first clinical trial to compare effectiveness of IBS treatments. You can join! International collaboration between Australia, America, and Sweden aims to recruit people with IBS. An international collaboration between Australia, America, and Sweden aims to recruit people with IBS for a world-first clinical trial. You can join the trial here. You are not alone. Heather'...

Audio. IBS fast fact. The most effective strains of probiotics for IBS B. infantis 35624, L. plantarum 299v, or a blend including B. longum BL03 Learn more about specific probiotic brands with the effective IBS strains… 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 -...

Audio. IBS news flash. Compound found in rice bran calms intestinal contractions Ferulic acid suppresses ileal smooth muscle contractions by inhibiting calcium ion influx Expand your safe foods to keep the focus on what you can have. A research team has found that ferulic acid, a polyphenol abundant in rice bran, calms intestinal smooth muscle contractions. You are not alone. Heather's IBS Newslet...

Audio. IBS quick tip. Focus on what you CAN eat, not what you can't Find your safe foods and then step sideways... Expand your safe foods to keep the focus on what you can have. And get the IBS diet cheat sheet for more help … 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...

Audio. Hot weather tips for the dog days of IBS... Is it the heat or the humidity? Get help for the summer dog days of IBS Tip Takeaway: Muggy summer days make IBS worse, and ongoing heat/humidity make it difficult to get and stay stable. Do everything you can to keep cool. You are not alone. Heather's IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber. P.S. If you...

Audio. Unexpected IBS deep dive. The skin-gut axis It’s a two way street. Dynamic relationship between the skin and gastrointestinal organs I thought this was a provocative deep dive - so jump right in! 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 th...

Audio. Simple Summer Basil & Tomato Omelet Toast 1-2-3 go! My fast and easy summer breakfast staple. And get more IBS recipes 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 with emails but I try t...

Audio. IBS news flash. Mediterranean diet can reduce inflammatory bowel disease Reduced inflammation and improved microbial and metabolite composition And more about IBS versus IBD… 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...

Audio. IBS fast fact. Symptom severity has a huge range The spectrum of pain or discomfort runs from mild to excruciating. It's all IBS... And more about defining 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 a...

Audio. IBS news flash. C. diff versus IBS Bacterial infection or functional disorder? Or both? Wild card ~ because it is an “insult to the gut”, a C. diff infection can actually cause post-infectious IBS. And more about getting a firm IBS diagnosis… 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 co...

Audio. IBS quick tip. Think of IBS as having sensitive skin on the inside... Don't upset it. Nothing that is going to help IBS will make it worse first. And more about the hyper sensitive IBS gut… 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 ema...

Audio. IBS news flash. High-fat diet damages the gut Just two days of high saturated fat meals rapidly deplete critical immune cells A new study in Melbourne, Australia, is the first to reveal the immediate impact of a high-fat diet on gut health. And more about fats as IBS triggers… You are not alone. Heather's IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber. P...

Audio. IBS fast fact. Odds of IBS are higher at a younger age... Age 50 is a rough break out point. People younger than age 50 are more likely to develop IBS than people older than age 50. But that doesn’t mean you can’t develop IBS at any age . It can happen. 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....

Audio. IBS news flash. Gas-predominant IBS subgroup markedly improves with Paroxetine Severe complaints of excess flatulence, bloating, rumbling helped by the SSRI A new Cureus study found that Paroxetine, an SSRI medication that works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain, may be an effective long term treatment for refractory gas-predominant IBS. And more help for IBS bloating and g...

Audio. IBS fast fact. Odds of IBS are higher at a younger age... Age 50 is a rough break out point. People younger than age 50 are more likely to develop IBS than people older than age 50. But that doesn’t mean you can’t develop IBS at any age . It can happen. 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....

Audio. IBS news flash. Post-COVID syndrome and gut health GI tract plays central role in long-term consequences following COVID-19 A new Allergy Journal study reported strides in understanding post-COVID syndrome and the surprising role of gut health. 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...

IBS quick tip. Is there a safe snack list? Fast foods and good grub to grab in a hurry Full snack list 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 with emails but I try to answer everyone. If...

Audio. Happy Father's Day! To all the dads with IBS, and the dads of kids with IBS... If your dad needs help with 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 ever...

Audio. IBS deep dive! Ignored, dismissed, and minimized. The harmful consequences of IBS invalidation in health care Color me impressed that doctors actually did this study.... A new systematic review examined the health care and psychological consequences of patient-reported symptom invalidation by clinicians prior to diagnosis. You are not alone . Heather's IBS Newsletter can’t continue without...

Audio. What's for dinner? Sticky Orange Miso Salmon and Avocado Cucumber Rice Bowl A one bowl meal IBS recipe classic that is fast, easy, delicious, and gut-friendly Get the recipe and more fast and fun meals from my cooking show right 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...

Audio. IBS news flash. Magic mushrooms treat IBS? Putting psilocybin to the test... A physician is conducting the first study to test psilocybin (magic mushrooms) for treating IBS that hasn’t responded to conventional treatments. 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. IBS fast fact. Common treatments can make IBS worse, not better... Colon cleanses, laxatives, bran, Miralax, senna, insoluble fiber supplements, and psyllium can make IBS symptoms flare. Better options for IBS treatments are 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...

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Audio. IBS news flash. ADHD linked to higher risk of IBS Link between attention-deficit hyperactivity and intestinal disorders And more about the brain-gut axis 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....