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

IBS news flash. Role of histamine in IBS abdominal pain...

Histamine is key to gastrointestinal motility, visceral hypersensitivity, and immune system dysregulation.

A new review explores the current u…

IBS news flash. ‘Gut health’ sodas. Healthy or hype?

Sounds like an oxymoron to me...

So-called “gut health” sodas are suddenly everywhere, including new versions by the big boys Coca-Cola and PepsiCo.

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How to eat enough protein for IBS?

Easily! Skinless chicken breasts, seafood, egg whites, nut butters, quinoa, instant oatmeal, soy milk, nutritional yeast flakes, rice protein powder...

Eating for IBS…

My top five IBS treatments

This is the hit list. Might need just one, a combination, or all of them. Give each a fair try and find what works best for you.

Here are my top five treatments for preventi…

No triggers just flavor! For rich creamy tropical sweet lovers this one's for you...

Eating for IBS means great food without gut triggers. Try coconut extract!

If you’re eating for IBS you need to go l…

IBS news flash. 8 red flags you should see your GI doc about...

Even if you've had IBS for years.

Whether you’re struggling to get an initial diagnosis or you’ve had IBS for years, these are 8 red flag…

Herbs as medicine for IBS? Yep. Ginger is a good one...

The idea that herbs are nature's medicines really applies to IBS.

Ginger root, Zingiber officinale, is one of the best, especially for nausea an…

IBS news flash. Fascinating link between dental health and bowel habits

I did not see this coming but it does make sense...

According to a fascinating new study, both chronic diarrhea and constipation …

IBS quick tip. Use non-stick or well seasoned pans for all frying...

This will reduce your overall fat intake, and that will help keep your gut calm.

Use non-stick or well seasoned pans and cooking oil…

Some quick bloating and gas relief

Bloating is one of the most upsetting - and stubborn - IBS symptoms. But lots of things can help...

I know the frustration.

Bloating is one of the most upsetting - and…

IBS quick and dirty tip. The smushy rule...

Sounds silly, but it's a fast and easy way to tell soluble vs insoluble fiber foods

Follow the simple smushy rule to tell if a food is a safe soluble fiber, …

IBS news flash. Poo-phoria? You should be experiencing it...

But the vagus nerve and serotonin levels tie in to IBS...

According to gastroenterologists, pooping promotes relaxation via the vagus nerve,…

IBS news flash. Is your vitamin D level low?

Your gut might be paying the price...

Bloating, IBS, and IBD could be tied to the sunshine vitamin.

Vitamin D modulates your gut microbes. If there's a defi…

IBS quick tip. When you're eating for IBS, size matters...

No matter how safe a food is for IBS, eating a huge portion can trigger attacks.

No matter how safe a food is for IBS, eating a huge portion …

Coffee. One of the worst IBS triggers. Even decaf...

I know this is a tough one, as there really is no substitute. But coffee is a huge gut irritant, and decaf is no better.

Is coffee an IBS trigger?

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IBS news flash. Sleep apnea linked to IBS...

Common sleep disorder could cause or worsen IBS symptoms

There is an interesting link between sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder, and Irritable Bowel Synd…

IBS news flash. Sleep apnea linked to IBS...

Common sleep disorder could cause or worsen IBS symptoms

There is an interesting link between sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder, and Irritable Bowel Synd…

Herbs as medicine for IBS? Try oregano...

The idea that herbs are nature's medicines really applies to Irritable Bowel Syndrome...

The idea that herbs are nature's medicines really applies to IBS.

Orega…

IBS quick tip. Use only egg whites, not yolks...

Because lowering your fat intake will help keep your gastrocolic reflex calm.

When cooking or baking, use only egg whites instead of whole eggs.

Egg whi…

Is alcohol an IBS trigger?

Yes! Alcohol is a strong GI irritant and a colon carcinogen.

Can I drink if I have IBS? Or is alcohol an IBS trigger?

Alcohol is a strong GI irritant (and a potential colon c…