EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 1 MIN
Audio. IBS quick tip. Rub your temples to stop gut pain
from Heather's IBS Newsletter - Help for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. · host Heather Van Vorous, Author
Audio. IBS quick tip. Rub your temples to stop gut painLight circular pressure on your temples, jawline and behind your ears interrupts the gut-brain pain loop Light, circular pressure to these areas stimulates different nerve pathways (specifically, the trigeminal and facial nerves).This redirects your brain’s attention from visceral gut pain to external, calming sensations.And get more help for IBS pain…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 for IBS here Get full access to Heather's IBS Newsletter - Help for Irritable Bowel Syndrome at heathervanvorous.substack.com/subscribe
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