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

Heather Van Vorous

Get tips, tricks, research, news, recipes, and all kinds of help for successfully managing symptoms and living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. You are not alone. heathervanvorous.substack.com

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1:41

Audio. IBS fast fact. IBS attacks are often...

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2026/01/22

Audio. IBS attacks are often associated with menstruation because...High progesterone levels trigger uterine cramps AND gut spasmsFor women, IBS attacks are often associated with menstruation or other hormonal fluctuations.But there is some good news - fennel can be an effective herbal remedy for menstrual cramps and pain as well as for IBS bloating and gas.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

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2:20

Audio. Controversy! Folks go bananas...

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2026/01/17

Audio. Controversy! Folks go bananas...Green? Ripe? Yellow? Fructans? FODMAPS? Fuggeddaboutit!A recent quick tip about bananas got a lot of reader feedback, questions, and confusion.Find your ripeness sweet spot for bananas that are not too green (resistant starch) and not too brown (FODMAP overload).Then use those bananas in a delicious IBS friendly Probiotic Cocoa Banana Smoothie!You are not alone.Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber.P.S. If

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1:09

Audio. IBS news flash. Why is bowel cancer...

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2026/01/16

Audio. IBS news flash. Why is bowel cancer skyrocketing in young people?Century-old tumors may solve the mystery.Bowel cancer has been rising at a terrifying rate in younger people, even children and teenagers, since the 1990s.And doctors don’t know why.But UK researchers are now analyzing bowel cancer samples from tumors stored in paraffin for the past 100 years.Many young people with bowel cancer have their symptoms dismissed as IBS, delaying diagnosis. Make sure your IBS diagnosis is accurate!You

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0:37

Audio. IBS quick tip. Eat small portions frequently,...

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2026/01/13

Audio. IBS quick tip. Eat small portions frequently, calmly, and leisurely Because your gut responds to HOW, not just WHAT, you eat...Why? Because that's your gastrocolic reflex in action...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.XOXOHeatherHeather Van

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1:51

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Do the two-step!

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2026/01/10

Audio. IBS news flash. Hidden connection! IBS bloating and shoulder pain...Gas buildup in the gut pushes up on the diaphragm and nerves...IBS bloating and trapped gas can be so severe it causes shoulder pain.Gas buildup in the stomach or intestines can push up on the diaphragm, the muscle that helps you breathe.Get help with IBS gas….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

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0:53

Audio. IBS news flash. Hidden connection! IBS...

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2026/01/09

Audio. IBS news flash. Hidden connection! IBS bloating and shoulder pain...Gas buildup in the gut pushes up on the diaphragm and nerves...IBS bloating and trapped gas can be so severe it causes shoulder pain.Gas buildup in the stomach or intestines can push up on the diaphragm, the muscle that helps you breathe.Get help with IBS gas….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

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0:25

IBS fast fact. Vitamin C is a huge gut irritant...

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2026/01/07

Video! IBS fast fact. Vitamin C is a huge gut irritant... Cramps, pain, bloating, gas, urgency, diarrhea, heartburn in people who don't even have IBS.Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) supplements can be a huge IBS trigger. High doses can cause abdominal cramps, pain, bloating, gas, urgency, heartburn and diarrhea in people who don't even have IBS. Imagine what it can do to you.And get more help taking vitamins with IBS. You are not alone.Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please

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1:36

Audio. IBS news flash. In just 24 hours an animal...

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2026/01/07

Audio. IBS news flash. In just 24 hours an animal diet can change your gutFor the worse, towards inflammation and cardiometabolic riskResearch in Nature shows that your gut can change for the worse in just 24 hours.Your gut microbiome shifts within a single day based on what you eat.And you can proactively help increase your beneficial short-chain fatty acid production with a slowly fermenting prebiotic soluble fiber supplement…You are not alone.Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your

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1:41

Audio. IBS quick tip. Don't go low FODMAP forever

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2026/01/06

Audio. IBS quick tip. Don't go low FODMAP foreverNot a universal diet, not blanket exclusions, not safe for long term use!The low FODMAP diet isn’t forever. If you want to try a low FODMAP diet be sure you do this with a registered dietitian who knows both IBS and FODMAPs. Not all dietitians do. This should follow a 3-phase process that takes about 12 weeks total.Beware that long term low FODMAP diets risk nutrient deficiencies, microbiome impact, and harm to your gut.The goal here isn’t lifelong

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3:55

Audio. #2. Another constipation frustration. This...

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2026/01/05

Audio. #2. Another constipation frustration. This time it's insoluble fiber.If insoluble fiber foods are IBS triggers, why can't I just avoid them?I’ve got my top five constipation frustrations and this is number two. (Don’t miss number one!)If insoluble fiber foods are IBS triggers, I just won’t eat them at all!No. Do not do this.With IBS, taking things to any extreme can make symptoms worse, not better.Insoluble fiber foods (“roughage” - like bran, raw fibrous veggies, salad greens, unpeeled

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0:37

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Avoid menu items that are...

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2026/01/03

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Avoid menu items that are...Crispy, crunchy, fried, creamy, cheesy, rich, meaty, or raw.WATCH OUT!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 directly. I am overwhelmed with emails but I try to answer everyone.XOXOHeatherHeather Van VorousOver

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2:26

Audio. Fell off the IBS wagon? That's ok...

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2026/01/02

Audio. Fell off the IBS wagon? That's ok...Sometimes cheesecake happens. How to get back on track for the new year.If you fell off the IBS wagon over the holidays, welcome to the club! Take action quickly... to break the IBS cycle and get back on track. The longer you’re stable, the easier it is to stay that way, and the faster you’ll recover from missteps. Your goal is long-term stability, even with a few bumps in the road. Go back to basics... and work your way through the five key strategies for

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0:42

Audio. IBS fast fact. Gas and bloating are common,...

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2026/01/01

Audio. IBS fast fact. Gas and bloating are common, but...Vomiting and upper GI symptoms are NOT. Gas and bloating are common with IBS. Upper GI symptoms such as burping, belching, heartburn, and pain above the belly button are also NOT a typical part of the syndrome.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

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0:47

Audio. IBS news flash. Gut bacteria imbalance may...

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2025/12/31

Audio. IBS news flash. Gut bacteria imbalance may weaken memory & learning...By fueling brain inflammation. Yikes.A recent study linked disrupted gut bacteria to brain inflammation and cognitive impairments.Healthy brain connections needed for learning and memory were damaged, leading to measurable problems with memory and learning.And more about the IBS brain-gut dysfunction…You are not alone.Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber.P.S. If you

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0:49

Audio. IBS quick tip. Make sure your bananas are ripe...

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2025/12/30

Audio. IBS quick tip. Make sure your bananas are ripe...Resist the resistant starch!Bananas are a safe soluble fiber food for IBS. But!Make sure your bananas are fully ripe.And more about your IBS safe foods.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

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1:51

Audio. IBS affects far more than your gut...

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2025/12/29

Audio. IBS affects far more than your gut...Mood swings, fatigue, brain fog? IBS influences neurotransmitters like serotonin and GABA...Irritable Bowel Syndrome can impact your mood, sleep, focus, and energy. This is because your gut produces and regulates critical neurotransmitters like serotonin and GABA. Both are key to mental and emotional balance. They literally affect how you think and feel.Get help with IBS treatments for all symptoms…You are not alone.Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue

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1:56

Audio. Do you fit the Rome Criteria?

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2025/12/27

Audio. Do you fit the Rome Criteria?You have to! Or you can't accept an IBS diagnosis... IBS is not a disease, but a disorder (also known as a syndrome, also known as a dysfunction).Your symptoms must match the Rome Criteria before you can accept an IBS diagnosis. 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

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1:09

Audio. IBS news flash. Estrogen may turn up IBS pain

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2025/12/24

Audio. IBS news flash. Estrogen may turn up IBS painResearch finds gut pain “amplifier” linked to female hormones.IBS affects women far more often than men, and new research may help explain why.A recent study found that the hormone estrogen can increase pain signaling in the gut.More about IBS in women…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

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0:54

Audio. IBS quick tip. Unsure about something? Don't...

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2025/12/23

Audio. IBS quick tip. Unsure about something? Don't eat it...When in doubt, leave it out. If you're worried a food or meal might be unsafe for IBS, don't take the chance...Are you on the spot and unsure about whether a food or meal is safe for IBS?DON’T EAT IT. It’s not worth the risk.Wait until you can get to your IBS safe foods.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

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0:44

Audio. IBS news flash. Unpredictable alcohol effects...

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2025/12/20

Audio. IBS news flash. Unpredictable alcohol effects on gut transit time It's never good...Research shows alcohol affects gut transit time unpredictably - and for IBS that’s always for the worse.And more about alcohol and 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

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