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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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1:21

Audio. Herbs as medicine for IBS? Peppermint is my...

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

2025/11/10

Audio. Herbs as medicine for IBS? Peppermint is my favorite!The idea that herbs are nature's medicines really applies to Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Use peppermint as high volatile oil peppermint tea for fast relief, peppermint extract for baking, fresh peppermint leaves for cooking, and enteric peppermint oil capsules for preventing symptoms.And more about peppermint 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

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1:02

Audio. IBS deep dive! Post-traumatic stress disorder,...

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2025/11/09

Audio. IBS deep dive! Post-traumatic stress disorder, gut microbiome, and the brain-gut axisAll linked to IBS. Jump in!This is an IBS deep dive, so take a big breath and jump right in.And more about the brain-gut dysfunction behind 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

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0:51

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Divide your plate in half...

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2025/11/08

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Divide your plate in half...And eat one half only, so you don't set off your gastrocolic reflex. Take the rest home...Remember, your gastrocolic reflex reacts - or overreacts - in proportion to both calories and the sheer volume of food/drink consumed.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

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1:11

Audio. IBS news flash. Walk your way to fewer IBS...

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2025/11/07

Audio. IBS news flash. Walk your way to fewer IBS symptoms?New research shows help for pain, bloating, irregularity is just steps away...Could something as simple as a daily walk really help IBS?According to new research from the American College of Gastroenterology’s 2025 Annual Meeting, yes it can. 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

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0:41

Audio. IBS fast fact. Your gut wakes up when you do...

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2025/11/06

Audio. IBS fast fact. Your gut wakes up when you do...And it's probably grumpy if it's early....If you wake up with cramps or urgency that’s from cortisol surges. These are natural stress hormone spikes that peak after waking.Calm your gut and lower your cortisol levels by avoiding morning drinks with caffeine. Have a high volatile oil cup of peppermint or fennel tummy tea instead. Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber.P.S. If you have any

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1:43

Audio. IBS news flash. Would you let a toilet camera...

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2025/11/05

Audio. IBS news flash. Would you let a toilet camera check your gut health?Yes, a toilet camera. No, I'm not kiddingKohler is making a new smart toilet that aims to spot changes in digestion, hydration, and even blood.For anyone managing IBS or other gut issues, this data might make it easier to see how diet, stress, and symptoms line up.(Though I have to say privacy and accuracy would be huge concerns.)And more about IBS…You are not alone.Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your

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0:54

Audio. IBS quick tip. Don't dangle. Your gut wants...

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2025/11/04

Audio. IBS quick tip. Don't dangle. Your gut wants your feet on the groundDangling feet can slow digestion, trigger bloating, gas, and crampingA simple, subtle… and surprisingly effective fix.And more IBS quick tips...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

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1:41

Audio. Enraging IBS news flash. Gut troubles in...

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2025/11/02

Audio. Enraging IBS news flash. Gut troubles in perimenopause and menopause9 in 10 women have trouble but few get real helpA new study presented at The Menopause Society’s 2025 Annual Meeting found that digestive issues are extremely common during perimenopause and menopause—but most women never get proper care.(I’m shocked, totally shocked - NOT!)If your digestion changed for the worse around menopause, it’s not “just you.” And you are not alone.Learn more about hormones, women, and IBS. Heather’s

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2:02

Audio. Boo! How to have an IBS friendly Halloween...

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2025/11/01

Audio. Boo! How to have an IBS friendly Halloween...No tricks, no triggers, just treats!Are there safe Halloween candies for IBS? Can I trick or treat?Yes! There are lots of tummy friendly options here.(And there better be - this is one of my all-time favorite holidays!)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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1:25

Audio. Serotonin isn’t just in your brain — it’s in...

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2025/10/31

Audio. Serotonin isn’t just in your brain — it’s in your gut bacteria!Gut microbes actually make serotonin to control motility and painA new Cell Reports study has found that two specific gut bacteria actually make that serotonin. The study highlights how closely your microbiome and serotonin levels work together to influence your digestion, comfort, and moods.And learn more about getting your healthy gut bacteria thriving. You are not alone.Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your

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1:04

Audio. IBS fast fact. Is your gut in panic or party...

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2025/10/30

Audio. IBS fast fact. Is your gut in panic or party mode?It might not know the difference!Whether it’s panic or celebration, your gut might just call it “showtime!”And learn more about stress 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 everyone.XOXOHeatherHeather

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1:08

Audio. IBS news flash. Night shift linked to higher...

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2025/10/29

Audio. IBS news flash. Night shift linked to higher IBS riskDisrupting your circadian rhythm causes gut troubles...A large UK Biobank study of over 266,000 adults found that people who regularly work night shifts are significantly more likely to develop IBS.And more about sleep 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

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0:33

Audio. IBS quick tip. Use smaller utensils to eat

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2025/10/28

Audio. IBS quick tip. Use smaller utensils to eatShrink your fork to soothe your gutHelp prevent IBS flares!Learn more about how to eat 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 40 years dealing with IBSGet full help

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2:11

Audio. The gut-lung axis and why a healthy gut =...

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2025/10/27

Audio. The gut-lung axis and why a healthy gut = happier lungsRemarkable two-way communication between gut microbes and lung health. Nutshell?A healthy gut ecosystem can help immune responses, calm inflammation, and support lung defenses. When that gut microbiome is upset, it may worsen inflammation in the lungs and slow recovery from lung diseases.You can keep your gut microbiome thriving with slowly fermenting prebiotic soluble fiber foods.You are not alone.Heather’s IBS Newsletter can’t continue

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1:25

Audio. Magnesium mayhem! Solving Steve's IBS mystery...

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

2025/10/26

Audio. Magnesium mayhem! Solving Steve's IBS mystery... Sometimes it's the littlest thing...(Don’t miss the recent IBS mystery and solution to Carol’s oatmeal smackdown!)I had a great IBS coaching call last month with Steve. He was going crazy trying to figure out what on earth had changed.It turned out to be just one tiny little thing. Have you also noticed something about your IBS that seems to defy explanation? Odds are there’s a logical reason. You just need help finding it.If you’re in that

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1:25

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Avoid the ice water...

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

2025/10/25

Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Avoid the ice water...Do not sit down and start drinking that...Drinking ice water - especially on an empty stomach, which you’re likely to have when you get to a restaurant - can trigger sudden cramping, gas, or urgency.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

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1:04

Audio. IBS news flash. Microplastics disrupt gut...

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

2025/10/24

Audio. IBS news flash. Microplastics disrupt gut bacteriaBecause less sensory stress means fewer gut flares...Eat in a quiet, calm setting to help your enteric nervous system stay in “rest and digest” mode.See more IBS quick tips here.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

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0:50

Audio. IBS fast fact. We're number one! And that's...

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

2025/10/23

Audio. IBS fast fact. We're number one! And that's terrible...IBS is first for so many things, none of them good....I’ve never been so bummed to be number one!And learn more about the IBS diagnostic criteria…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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1:05

Audio. IBS news flash. Alarming colorectal cancer...

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

2025/10/22

Audio. IBS news flash. Alarming colorectal cancer rate increase in young peopleEarly detection is critical...If symptoms don’t go away, see your doctor and ask about a colonoscopy.And if you need a colonoscopy, see here for help getting through it.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

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0:48

Audio. IBS quick tip. Eat in peace and quiet

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

2025/10/21

Audio. IBS quick tip. Eat in peace and quietBecause less sensory stress means fewer gut flares...Eat in a quiet, calm setting to help your enteric nervous system stay in “rest and digest” mode.See more IBS quick tips here.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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