Heather's IBS Newsletter - Help for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

IBS news flash. Would you let a toilet camera check your gut health? Yes, a toilet camera. No, I'm not kidding

IBS news flash. Would you let a toilet camera check your gut health? open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS

Infuriating IBS news flash. Gut troubles in perimenopause and menopause 9 in 10 women have trouble but few get real help

Enraging IBS news flash. Gut troubles in perimenopause and menopause open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS

IBS news flash. Serotonin isn’t just in your brain — it’s in your gut Gut microbes actually make serotonin to control motility and pain

Serotonin isn’t just in your brain — it’s in your gut bacteria! open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS

IBS fast fact. Is your gut in panic or party mode? It might not know the difference!

IBS fast fact. Is your gut in panic or party mode? open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS

IBS quick tip. Use smaller utensils to eat Shrink your fork to soothe your gut

IBS quick tip. Use smaller utensils to eat open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS

The gut-lung axis. Remarkable two-way communication between gut microbes and lung health.

Healthy gut, happy lungs? The gut-lung axis! open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS

Magnesium mayhem! Solving Steve's IBS mystery... Sometimes it's the littlest thing...

Magnesium mayhem! Solving Steve's IBS mystery... open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS #gastroenterology

IBS restaurant tip. Avoid the ice water... Do not sit down and start drinking that...

IBS restaurant tip. Avoid the ice water... open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS

IBS news flash. Microplastics disrupt gut bacteria Tiny plastics cause a big gut impact

IBS news flash. Microplastics disrupt gut bacteria open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS

IBS fast fact. We're number one! IBS is first for so many things, none of them good....

IBS fast fact. We're number one! And that's terrible... open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS

IBS news flash. Alarming colorectal cancer rate increase in young people Early detection is critical...

IBS news flash. Alarming colorectal cancer rate increase in young people open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS #gastroenterology

IBS quick tip. Eat in peace and quiet Because less sensory stress means fewer gut flares...

IBS quick tip. Eat in peace and quiet open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS

IBS restaurant tip. Time your meal wisely Earlier in the day is better than later at night...

IBS restaurant tip. Time your meal wisely open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS

IBS news flash. Nocebo effect, not gluten, may trigger IBS symptoms Expectation of a food causing discomfort may play a larger role than the food itself?

IBS news flash. Nocebo effect, not gluten, may trigger IBS symptoms open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS #gastroenterology

IBS news flash. A gut hormone may cause up to 40% of IBS diarrhea Triggered when bile acids leak into the large intestine

IBS news flash. A gut hormone may cause up to 40% of IBS diarrhea open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS #gastroenterology

Top 10 things I'd tell your friends and family about IBS You deserve to be heard, and here's what they really need to know.

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Ground cumin - the rich, warm spice that soothes IBS Add deep, savory flavor to meals and actively help your gut!

Ground cumin - the rich, warm spice that soothes IBS
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IBS restaurant tip. Beware the hidden broths and stocks... They're usually loaded with IBS triggers—and rarely listed on the menu.

IBS restaurant tip. Beware the hidden broths and stocks...
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IBS fast fact. Strong smells can trigger IBS symptoms Sounds crazy? It’s not!

IBS fast fact. Strong smells can trigger IBS symptoms
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IBS deep dive! Gut-specific hypnotherapy & Irritable Bowel Syndrome... Jump in!

IBS deep dive! Gut-specific hypnotherapy & Irritable Bowel Syndrome... open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS #gastroenterology

IBS news flash. Psychedelics for treating IBS and gut-brain disorders May help process trauma and reduce chronic pain symptoms

IBS news flash. Psychedelics for treating IBS and gut-brain disorders
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IBS restaurant tip. NEVER assume anything on the menu is safe... Ask all of the questions you need to be sure, and ask before you order.

IBS restaurant tip. NEVER assume anything on the menu is safe... open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS #gastroenterology

IBS news flash. Link between insomnia and multiple gastrointestinal disorders Insomnia appears to cause higher risks of IBS and GERD...

IBS news flash. Link between insomnia and multiple gastrointestinal disorders
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IBS quick tip. Go outside - even for 5 minutes... Sunlight and movement can quickly calm your gut...

IBS quick tip. Go outside - even for 5 minutes...
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IBS & kidney stones. Surprising link... Overlap comes down to digestion, diet, and dehydration.

IBS & kidney stones. Surprising link...
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IBS news flash. Pneumonia disrupts the gut microbiome Link between gut microbes and lung health...

IBS news flash. Pneumonia disrupts the gut microbiome open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS #gastroenterology

Another flavor bomb! For cheesy, salty, nutty lovers... Nutritional yeast flakes are comfort food flavor magic! Because eating for IBS means great food without gut triggers.

Another flavor bomb! For cheesy, salty, nutty lovers... open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS

IBS fast fact. Is your gut psychic? And is it kind of a drama queen?

IBS fast fact. Is your gut psychic? open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS

IBS news flash. Gut microbiome may influence heart rhythm Gut–heart axis is emerging as a target for arrhythmia prevention...

IBS news flash. Gut microbiome may influence heart rhythm open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS #gastroenterology

IBS quick tip. Drink first, digest better... Drink water 30 minutes before meals to reduce bloating and cramps

IBS quick tip. Drink first, digest better... open.substack.com/pub/heatherv... #IBS