Letters to Heather - Reviews of Heather's Tummy Care & Help for IBS

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"Just wanted to drop a quick note to say "thank you" for taking the time and energy to write your books on IBS. I'm 24 years old and have also suffered from IBS since I was 12. Your books have helped me deal with IBS and let me get back to a normal life. Again, thank you for telling your story. Sincerely,"

Jennifer, Oklahoma City, OK



"My name is Jorie and I am 18 years old. I first started experiencing symptoms of IBS when I was 14. I didn't know what was wrong with me and was too embarrassed to talk about my symptoms with anyone else, not even my family. I started reading information about the disease and eventually started getting more comfortable with it. For a few years I had a hard time at school or at work, never sure of when I'd have to rush to a bathroom. High school was hard trying to cope with IBS. It affected my social life. Any place I went with friends that didn't have a convenient bathroom I would load up on Immodium AD, sure that I wouldn't have an attack, but if I did, I'd be ready. I slowly started to realize what foods triggered fast attacks, and what foods I could handle. It took me quite some time, but I didn't even know how to control it, I just knew what I shouldn't eat. I was paranoid. I felt like life was unfair and something was wrong with me because there I was, in high school, supposed to be enjoying my time as a young adult and I couldn't because of this illness. But thanks to people like you who bring this horrible disease into the light, I can feel more comfortable with myself and my body. You give me hope when it comes to food, knowing that I don't have to give up eating, or eating good for that matter. You should be commended. It is hard to speak out about IBS, but you did, and I truly can't tell you how much you have helped me. Thank you for giving me my life back. While there still isn't enough publicity or public knowledge about his disease out there, you are helping to spread the word and help the sick. Bless your heart for helping people like myself feel better and live better. You have improved the quality of my life and I can never say thank you enough. You truly are a lifesaver. I will be sure to write a letter to Oprah, and explain how your book and people like you have helped myself live a better and fuller life. Thank you again for having a website and a book that can help people who are suffering, embarrassed, or confused with IBS. Sincerely,"

Jorie , IBS Sufferer



"Dear Heather, I just wanted to drop you a note and tell you how extremely grateful I am to have found you and your web site. I don't know if I want to shout for joy or cry with relief. I am a 33 year old female who had virtually lost hope of ever having a normal life again until I found your site. I have been struggling with IBS for nine years (ever since I was diagnosed and treated for Giardia, but my doctor says that there is no connection). A few weeks ago I had a terrible bout again and I decided that I needed to go to the doctor to rule out anything more serious. I was so disappointed in the way that my family doctor treated me, that I have been deeply depressed for days. You see, he ran a series of blood tests and stool cultures to rule out Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, and parasites. I anxiously waited all weekend thinking that finally I would have some help and relief. WRONG. He called me and said that my results all came back okay and that it must JUST be IBS and that he would call in a prescription for me to take when things get really bad and to maybe increase my fiber. That was all the help that I received and I have been devastated every since, thinking that I will never be whole again. I thought that he would feel my pain and truly try to help me and he didn't do anything. I wish that the medical profession would take this seriously because it is so debilitating for those of us suffering from it. Anyhow, I was so excited to find your site and I ordered the book today. I really feel like I can take control of my own body now and help it to sooth itself. Thank you for not only caring enough to help yourself, but for sharing your success with those who suffer like you did. MY WHOLE FAMILY THANKS YOU!!!!!!"

Deanne, IBS Sufferer



"Heather, Thank you for your information and may God bless you and your business ventures. I would love to hear when your new book comes out regarding the first year of IBS, as this is all new to me. Thanks again,"

Bridget, IBS Sufferer

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