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Audio. With IBS, HOW you eat matters just as much as WHAT you eat... You're not crazy here. And easy tips and tricks make a world of difference... 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 r...

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Just because you don't see a problem ingredient listed... Doesn't mean it's not in there. 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...

Audio. Bad IBS news flash. Osteoporosis linked to IBS Significantly increased risk of osteoporosis among IBS patients And more about taking vitamins and minerals 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....

Audio. Herbs as medicine for IBS? Caraway is an unexpected option... The idea that herbs are nature's medicines really applies to 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 tr...

Audio. IBS news flash. There's a Dietary Index of Gut Microbiota! Newly developed measure for judging diet quality in relation to diversity of your gut microbiome 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 over...

Audio. IBS quick tip. Watch out for white! Condiments, sauces, dips, dressings and soups... Mayonnaise, tartar sauce, aiolis, Alfredos, sour cream, Greek garlic sauces, cream cheese, whipped cream, salad dressings, chowders, bisques If you’re eating for IBS you need to go low fat (but not fat free) , as fat is a huge IBS trigger . So avoid anything white that is a condiment, sauce, dip, or soup. W...

Audio. Worst drinks for IBS Alcohol, soda pop, dairy, energy drinks, coffee, detox or diet teas, sport beverages... 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 everyon...

Audio. IBS deep dive! Guardians of the gastrointestinal galaxy... Macrophages and the gut barrier. Jump 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 this email to reach me directly. I am overwhelmed with emails but I try to answer everyone. If yo...

Audio. IBS sweet treat! Fresh mint mojito sorbet The perfect dessert for a summery day... 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 h...

IBS news flash. Peptide & neuropeptide levels lower in people with IBS Abnormality in the large intestine might contribute to dysmotility and pain, bloating, gas in 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 fast fact. IBS cannot be self-diagnosed. But... Once a doctor diagnoses you, symptoms - and your life - can be managed. 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. IBS news flash. Adverse childhood experiences linked to adult chronic pain including IBS Functional and structural brain alterations associated with adverse childhood experiences 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. Have an IBS free Memorial Day! You are not unheard and you are not alone. 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 help pleas...

Audio. A pacemaker for your gut? Electrical stimulation of the gut to treat gastrointestinal motility disorders 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. I...

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Don't laugh! This really works... Eat your green salad last, not first.... 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...

Audio. Memorial Day picnic plans? Make it IBS friendly, fun and delicious! 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 help please join...

Audio. IBS news flash. Herpes virus triggers gut dysfunction Herpes simplex virus infects the enteric nervous system and disrupts the gut bacterial community 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 overwhelm...

Audio. Herbs as medicine for IBS? Anise is a good bet... The idea that herbs are nature's medicines really applies to 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...

Audio. IBS news flash. Elimination diet based on immunoglobulin G (IgG) The experimental diet eliminated foods based on a positive ELISA result. A new study has found that an irritable bowel syndrome elimination diet based on a novel IBS–specific, immunoglobulin G (IgG) was superior to a sham diet for abdominal pain. The study involved IBS patients testing positive for at least one food on 18-food...

Audio. IBS quick tip. How to minimize the risk of trigger foods... By eating in small quantities, after soluble fiber safe foods. This is where HOW you eat for IBS, not just WHAT you eat, can make a big difference. The risk of IBS trigger foods can be tremendously minimized if they're eaten in small quantities following soluble fiber safe foods . You can also take a dose of your Tummy Fiber for IB...

The direct connection between sleep and IBS... Can losing sleep make IBS worse? Oh yes... Sleep - more precisely, not enough of it - is a physical body stressor. Stress of any kind inhibits the parasympathetic nervous system, and stimulates excessive adrenaline production, which upsets the rhythmic muscle contractions of the gut. This triggers IBS symptoms. Double whammy. Lack of sleep causes not...

IBS restaurant tip. When you read menus look for these... Choose low fat, trigger free, high soluble fiber meals. On restaurant menus look for low fat, high soluble fiber based meals. Think seafood or skinless chicken breasts broiled or baked, with rice or potatoes. Choose items that are poached, steamed, or grilled. Resist the fried options and cream sauces. Avoid the red meat and dairy. For deli...

IBS fast fact. Prebiotics vs probiotics What's the difference? Prebiotics and probiotics are not the same thing. Prebiotics are specific soluble fibers that ferment (slowly or rapidly) in the gut. That fermentation creates an environment of beneficial short chain fatty acids, such as butyrates. This environment encourages the growth of healthy gut flora including bacteria and yeasts. (And it only...

IBS news flash. No more blanket diagnosis. Is it IBS or something else? IBS is misdiagnosed all the time, and used to be a blanket diagnosis... The symptoms of IBS can overlap with other conditions, including celiac, IgG4-RD, giardiasis, IBD, diverticular disease, and food poisoning. IBS used to be considered a blanket diagnosis but that is no longer the case. Current IBS diagnostic practices must...

IBS quick tip. Think moderation, not feast or famine Skipping meals, overeating, irregular eating schedules, fasting or bingeing, all disrupt digestion. Inconsistent eating patterns are terrible for IBS. Skipping meals, overeating, irregular eating schedules, fasting or bingeing - all disrupt your digestion. And IBS by definition is already causing gut motility issues. Your gut does not like going...