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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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0:49

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Go dim not bright...

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

2025/12/13

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Go dim not bright...Dim light lowers cortisol, helping digestionEating out? Choose a restaurant with soft, flattering light. Soft light lowers cortisol, helping digestion.You’ll look good and feel better!And 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

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0:59

Audio. IBS news flash. L-Glutamine for IBS?

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

2025/12/12

Audio. IBS news flash. L-Glutamine for IBS?The gut support amino acid...A gold-standard research study has found that 88% of adults with IBS who took an L-glutamine supplement (15 grams/day) had a drop in symptom severity.And more about supplements 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

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1:01

Audio. IBS fast fact. Hypnotherapy for IBS has an 80%...

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

2025/12/11

Audio. IBS fast fact. Hypnotherapy for IBS has an 80% success rateOne of the most effective treatments, with no side effectsFind a therapist trained in IBS hypnotherapy at the registry here…Try an at-home version with the iphone app NervaOr learn more about IBS and hypnotherapy.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

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0:43

Audio. IBS quick tip. Don't get cold feet...

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

2025/12/09

Audio. IBS quick tip. Don't get cold feet...Literally! Keeping your feet warm while eating promotes digestion...Warm feet = a calmer gut!Get more IBS quick tips…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 40 years dealing with

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2:41

Audio. Miso happy! The probiotic IBS flavor bomb

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

2025/12/07

Audio. Miso happy! The probiotic IBS flavor bomb Add savory richness and deep umami flavor plus microbiome power!How can you heighten food flavors without adding fat or IBS triggers?Miso Miso Miso!Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning base made from fermented soybeans, rice, or barley. It’s a thick, savory paste with a rich umami flavor that adds instant depth and complexity to almost anything you cook.And miso doesn’t just lend flavor. It’s literally alive with beneficial bacteria that support

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0:49

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Drinks can be major IBS...

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

2025/12/05

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Drinks can be major IBS triggers...It's not just what you eat, watch what you drink as well.Top suspects to avoid: sodasenergy drinksfruit juicecoffeedairyartificial sweetenersalcoholagavecoconut milkcarbonationAnd 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

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1:17

Audio. IBS news flash. Allergies tied to gut nerve...

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

2025/12/05

Audio. IBS news flash. Allergies tied to gut nerve dysfunctionResearch shows the gut’s nerve network helps control immunity...A fascinating new study from the University of Bern and Charité in Berlin has found that the brain in your gut - your intestinal nervous system - does much more than digest food. Basically, your gut’s nerve network acts like a traffic controller between digestion, immunity, and microbiome balance. When that system falters, it may set the stage for allergies, IBS, or

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0:46

Audio. IBS fast fact. IBS can flip, and flop, and...

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

2025/12/04

Audio. IBS fast fact. IBS can flip, and flop, and flip...Diarrhea today, constipation tomorrow? Symptoms can switch sides...IBS can switch from constipation to diarrhea, gradually or suddenly.And vice versa.Get help with IBS treatments for all symptoms…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

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1:12

Audio. Chronic diarrhea and going public with your...

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

2025/12/03

Audio. Chronic diarrhea and going public with your struggles Can that set you free? The author Alison Carpenter Davis recently shared a very personal essay about having diarrhea while out in public.She addresses bathroom urgency, a condition millions of people experience, some for a limited time and others to varying degrees for the rest of their lives. This essay really affected me because I have found the exact same thing to be true about living with IBS. My own story about that is here.What do

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0:52

Audio. IBS quick tip. To prevent painful attacks...

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

2025/12/02

Audio. IBS quick tip. To prevent painful attacks...Never eat insoluble fiber foods on an empty stomach, in large quantities at one sitting, or without soluble fiber foods as the foundation.It’s easier to stay stable than to get stable once your gut motility has gone awry.So try to prevent painful IBS attacks in the first place.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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2:53

Audio. What causes IBS attacks? Literally see behind...

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

2025/12/01

Audio. What causes IBS attacks? Literally see behind the symptomsShocking images of the brain-gut disorder in action. You can actually see it!IBS is a brain-gut disorder and you can literally see it! Irritable Bowel Syndrome, as defined by the Rome Criteria, is a brain-gut dysfunction. What does this mean? See a normal gut 15 minutes after a meal.See an IBS gut 15 minutes after a meal. Holy cow! You are not alone.Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid

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4:10

Audio. IBS comfort food recipe! Dreamy lemon rice...

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

2025/11/30

Audio. IBS comfort food recipe! Dreamy lemon rice puddingDelicious, soothing, and terrific for breaking the cycle of IBS attacks. Eat without fear!It is the perfect big batch comfort food for stressful times, after you’ve cheated a little too much on your IBS diet, or for breaking the cycle of IBS attacks.Get the recipe here! Will’s Dreamy Lemon Rice PuddingYou 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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1:38

Audio. Happy Thanksgiving! I'm so grateful for you...

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

2025/11/28

Audio. Happy Thanksgiving! I'm so grateful for you...Because I know that I am not alone!It’s a tradition around my family’s Thanksgiving table to ask everyone what they are thankful for…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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2:15

Audio. The easy way to keep your gut quiet on...

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

2025/11/27

Audio. The easy way to keep your gut quiet on ThanksgivingJust one simple thing to do in advance of the big meal...It’s our week of help to get you through turkey day and beyond! Yesterday it was all about the food, with recipes and kitchen tricks to make sure in advance that T-Day won’t turn into D-Day.Today it’s about the big day itself, and how to keep your gut calm and happy the whole day long.You are not alone.Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid

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Audio. Thanksgiving recipes! It's all about the food...

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

2025/11/26

Audio. Thanksgiving recipes! It's all about the food...Recipes and kitchen tricks to ensure that T-Day isn't D-DayIt’s a whole week of help to get you through turkey day and beyond! Yesterday we started the Thanksgiving Survival Guide right here - don’t miss that. Today we continue with recipes and tips for the big T-Day meal!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

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2:20

Audio. Thanksgiving! An IBS survival guide

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

2025/11/25

Audio. Thanksgiving! An IBS survival guide#1. Don't stuff yourself like the Thanksgiving turkeyI’ve got a whole week of help to get you through turkey day and beyond!No stress, no worries - you can enjoy that bird and plenty of delicious side dishes too.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

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1:53

Audio. Alpha-gal syndrome. Sounds like a superheroine...

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

2025/11/24

Audio. Alpha-gal syndrome. Sounds like a superheroine with issues, but really...An allergy to red meat triggered by a tick bite, and often misdiagnosed as IBS...Alpha-gal syndrome is a delayed food allergy to a carbohydrate found in red meat. It can cause “the meat sweats.”Alpha-gal develops after a tick bite, especially from the lone star tick.Reactions usually happen 3 to 6 hours after you eat meat, not right away. Many people actually wake up in the middle of the night feeling sick and sweaty

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1:49

Audio. Letters to Heather - a renewed sense of hope

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

2025/11/23

Audio. Letters to Heather - a renewed sense of hopeAfter more than a decade of IBS, Celine is feeling wonderful after just a few changes...This a great letter for folks who are feeling hopeless after years of battling IBS. Please know that even after decades of struggles, things can still get much, much better.Just ask Celine! Need more encouragement and hope? Read other letters that are just as inspiring as this one!You are not alone.Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support

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0:45

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Put your fork or spoon...

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

2025/11/22

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Put your fork or spoon down between bites...An easy way to eat more slowly and calmlyThis will make you pause and give your gut time to send “enough” signals to your brain before you overeat - and set off IBS. 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

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Audio. IBS news flash. When IBS meets CSI, your meal...

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

2025/11/21

Audio. IBS news flash. When IBS meets CSI, your meal is the scene of the crimeA new blood test may reveal your personal IBS food triggersA new study from the Cleveland Clinic and Michigan Medicine found a blood test (the inFoods IBS test) that identifies personal food triggers for IBS patients. Researchers hope the test may help patients avoid broad restrictive diets like low-FODMAP, and instead let them target their specific triggers.And get more help for an IBS diet…You are not alone.Heather’s

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