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Audio. IBS fast fact. IBS attacks are often associated with menstruation because...
Audio. IBS attacks are often associated with menstruation because...
High progesterone levels trigger uterine cramps AND gut spasms
For women, IBS attacks are often associated with menstruation (https://www.helpforibs.com/footer/pregnancy.asp) or other hormonal fluctuations.
But there is some good news - fennel can be an effective herbal remedy (https://www.heatherstummycare.com/p/teas_fennel-can-bags/fennel-tummy-teabags-can/) for menstrual cramps and pain as well as for IBS bloating and gas.
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Heather Van Vorous
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17 Jan 2026
Audio. Controversy! Folks go bananas...
Audio. Controversy! Folks go bananas...
Green? Ripe? Yellow? Fructans? FODMAPS? Fuggeddaboutit!
A recent quick tip about bananas (https://heathervanvorous.substack.com/p/ibs-quick-tip-make-sure-your-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! (https://www.helpforibs.com/news/shownewsletter.asp?page=13/092413.html#fooddiet)
You are not alone.
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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.
XOXO
Heather
Heather Van Vorous
Over 40 years dealing with IBS
Get full help for IBS here (https://www.helpforibs.com/)
Get full access to Heather's IBS Newsletter - Help for Irritable Bowel Syndrome at heathervanvorous.substack.com/subscribe (https://heathervanvorous.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
16 Jan 2026
Audio. IBS news flash. Why is bowel cancer skyrocketing in young people?
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 (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgxpv9k822o) 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! (https://www.helpforibs.com/footer/ibs.asp)
You are not alone.
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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.
XOXO
Heather
Heather Van Vorous
Over 40 years dealing with IBS
Get full help for IBS here (https://www.helpforibs.com/)
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