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

Audio. IBS news flash. How stress disrupts your gut health...

And 5 effective ways to counteract it and support digestion...

A recent news flash gives practical strategies that can help reduce stress a…

Audio. IBS news flash. IBD diagnoses are too slow

And women pay the price

A new study published in Crohn’s & Colitis 360 found that diagnostic delays are common—and harmful.

And more about IBS vs IBD…

Yo…

Audio. IBS quick tip. Avoid drinking through straws...

And more help for IBS bloating and gas…

You are not alone.

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Audio. Bizarre fast fact. IBS bloating can make your ears pop

IBS bloating can be so intense it causes inner ear pressure!

More about the gut-brain dysfunction behind IBS right here…

And for fast relief…

Audio. Light & Tangy Green Bean, Chicken, and Herb Potato Salad

IBS-friendly and full of fresh, vibrant flavors, this recipe is perfect for a light, delicious summer lunch...and dinner...and more...

Li…

Audio. Garlic & onion troubles? My #1 kitchen swap for happy digestion - try this

One tiny pinch can replace onions & garlic in recipes… and your gut will thank you. Asofoetida (also called hing) is t…

Letters to Heather - A heartfelt reminder of hope for IBS sufferers

Valnea can now socialize, travel, and live a fulfilling, productive life

And read more encouraging letters like this….from a whole co…

Audio. Must-have chart to find your perfect digestive enzymes for IBS

Invertase, fructase, and protease, oh my!

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Shocking new IBS survey confirms what you've always known...

72% say IBS makes them feel “not normal” and that having IBS isn’t just about the gut. It’s about the upheaval IBS causes to your whole lif…

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Slow down!

Sit, breathe, chew, rest....

Get more help with the restaurant guide from Eating for IBS.

You are not alone.

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Audio. Calcium and magnesium and IBS...

Play important but opposite roles in regulating gut motility

In a nutshell:

Calcium → muscle contraction → slows motility

Magnesium → muscle relaxation & water ret…

Audio. IBS news flash. Peppermint vs chili peppers for pain relief?

Menthol and capsaicin battle it out in a new clinical study

A new systematic review and meta-analysis in Food & Function analyzed mu…

Audio. IBS quick tip. Use some type of relaxation technique daily...

Deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, yoga, tai chi, meditation

And more about stress and IBS…

You are not alone.

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Audio. There's a right way to sit on the toilet...

And it plays a critical role in supporting healthy, comfortable, and complete bowel movements

And more help for IBS constipation…

You are not alone.

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Audio. IBS news flash. Gut microbiome toxins linked to fatigue in women with IBS, chronic fatigue syndrome

Neuroactive metabolites produced by gut microbes may contribute to fatigue

And some questions…

Audio. IBS quick tip. Pelvic floor therapy can help

Your pelvic floor muscles support your lower digestive organs and play a role in bowel function...

And more about IBS…

You are not alone.

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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.

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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…

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 firs…

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, o…