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

IBS rant. It’s not you, it’s them!

It’s not your IBS questions that are stupid. It's so many of the answers you're given...

Have you been made to feel like IBS is somehow your fault?

Have your questio…

IBS quick tip. Safe protein powder for IBS?

Yes, and it should have just one ingredient. Rice protein.

Trying to get extra protein in your diet by adding a protein powder?

There’s really just one super…

IBS news flash. Weight loss medications..

The new injectables have a lot of GI side effects, and that's not great for IBS

New research is coming out about the risk of gastrointestinal side effects of …

IBS fast fact. IBS is a physical brain-gut dysfunction, which means...

It's not mental, not emotional, not psychological, and not imaginary. Just look at this brain scan...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is…

IBS restaurant tip. Eating with friends?

Make it clear you need a restaurant where you can actually eat the food.

Going out to eat with friends?

Make it clear that you need a restaurant where you can ac…

Infuriating IBS news flash. Seriously, Dr. Mayer?

3 supplements for a healthier gut, per a gastroenterologist, and 1 of them increases colon cancer risks!

I read a lot of news and research studies abou…

IBS news flash. See the mechanisms behind IBS and functional constipation pain.

Many pathways with multiple factors add to abdominal pain in chronic constipation

A fascinating new research abstract jus…

Herbs as medicine for IBS? Yep. Fennel is top of the list...

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

The idea that herbs are nature's medicines really a…

IBS news flash. It’s not just stress…

Common misconception about IBS that it is purely stress-related

One of the most common misconceptions about IBS is that it is purely stress-related.

While stress ca…

IBS quick tip. Gluten free does not mean IBS safe

Lots of trigger foods have no gluten at all...

If you're following a gluten free diet beware that gluten free does NOT mean safe for IBS.

Gluten free fo…

Alarming news. Alzheimer’s and IBS genetically linked...

Certain genes tied to both Alzheimer’s and irritable bowel syndrome, GERD, diverticulosis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastritis-duodenitis.

Resea…

IBS quick tip. Low FODMAP does not mean IBS safe

Lots of trigger foods have no FODMAPS at all...

If you're following a low FODMAP diet beware that FODMAP free does NOT mean safe for IBS.

Low FODMAP food…

IBS news flash. How to tell if bloating and pain are from SIBO or IBS?

Or both? Is your bloating and pain from Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth or Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Although small intesti…

Mornings are hard on IBS. Try this...

Prevent, prepare, protect! Mornings are rough on people with IBS, but these three steps can help

I hate mornings. That is the worst time of day for my IBS, and I k…

IBS quick tip. After an attack, expand your diet carefully...

Especially when adding insoluble fiber foods.

If you're just getting over an IBS attack, be especially careful expanding your diet with in…

IBS Gotcha! Sugar-free means unsweetened, right?

Wrong! Sugar-free means artificial sweeteners have been added...

This is one of the most confusing labels out there on foods and drinks.

“Sugar-free” doe…

IBS news flash. IBS pain might be treated by targeting touch receptor

A receptor responsible for your sense of touch and temperature could provide a target for treating IBS pain.

A provocative study su…

It's IBS Awareness Month. About damn time!

I say the more people hear about IBS the better...

This April the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is launching a social campai…

Is Peppermint Tummy Tea right for your IBS symptoms?

Find out!

I get a lot of questions from folks about whether peppermint or fennel tummy teas are a better fit for their IBS.

Well, it depends!

Today it…

IBS Deep Dive! Why buccal is your word of the day

Here's the true story on why the word buccal is the secret behind high volatile oil, medicinal strength peppermint.

And why that's magic for IBS.

When I…