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Margaret from Bronx, NY
Purchased on 4/20/2013
Reviewed on 5/12/2013 |
| wonderful service |
| we loevd all the items. |
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Kelly from Louisville, KY
Purchased on 3/29/2013
Reviewed on 4/29/2013 |
| Effective and reasonably priced products! |
| I am amazed at how effective these products are. I am so thankful to my friend who told me about Heather's Tummy Care products. |
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Joyce from Middletown, MD
Purchased on 3/24/2013
Reviewed on 4/14/2013 |
| Products and service are great! |
| The peppermint and fennel teas are the best I've found. The peppermint caps really do seem to stop spasms in the colon and calm stomach. |
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Gail from Central Point, OR
Purchased on 3/21/2013
Reviewed on 4/11/2013 |
| The very best products on the market. |
| The teas and capsules keep my day under control.I wouldn't dream of being without them :) |
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Jeffrey from Lafayette, CO
Purchased on 3/11/2013
Reviewed on 4/1/2013 |
| Delivered quickly. Tastes good. Thus far seems to be helping with my IBS symptoms. |
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Tomeka from Greenville, MS
Purchased on 2/9/2013
Reviewed on 4/1/2013 |
| Tummy Teabag Kit |
| I really have found relief for IBS spasms. I love the teas. Those peppermint caps are very potent but that is good. They get the job done. If only I could get the hang of tweaking my diet better, I am sure I will see even more improvement. |
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Karen from Gaithersburg, MD
Purchased on 2/5/2013
Reviewed on 2/28/2013 |
| Very pleased with this product. |
| This product has really been helpful with my gas and bloatedness. I am thankful for the relief. |
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Kay from San Tan Valley, AZ
Purchased on 2/5/2013
Reviewed on 2/26/2013 |
| Really helped me! |
| I had been suffering from an IBS attack for 10 days, the longest ever for me. I found Heather's Tummy Care and ordered the Tummy Teabag Kit. Within 2 days I felt much better! I keep the kit close at hand and turn to it whenever there's a hint of IBS. The teas taste great, and I've had no problem with the capsules as far as heartburn. Highly recommended! |
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Joyce from Kingsland, GA
Purchased on 1/10/2013
Reviewed on 1/31/2013 |
| did nothing for my cramping/bloating/gas |
| I'm only keeping the product because the peppermint and fennel teas taste good (add honey). Otherwise, i got no relief whatsoever. |
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Hi there, I am glad that you are enjoying the peppermint and fennel teas! I agree they are delicious!
Sometimes the best way for the teas to be effective for the cramping/bloating/gas is to "overwhelm" your gut with it for the first few days. Drink the teas till you are just sick of them for a good 2-3 days. This can help stop the bloating, gas, and cramping so you can get on top of it, and then you can drop down to a reasonable amount.
In general, the caps are stronger, but the teas work more quickly, and can be taken on a full stomach (whereas the caps have to be taken on an empty stomach).
However, since you're not seeing results, I would go with the caps and teas combined, and see if you can take 3 of the caps per day.
If you do decide that they are not working well, you can certainly return the products for a refund.
Best, Alieta Representative, Heather's Tummy Care
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Marianne from Mill Creek, WA
Purchased on 11/11/2012
Reviewed on 12/19/2012 |
| Great |
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Phillip from Duluth, MN
Purchased on 11/26/2012
Reviewed on 12/17/2012 |
| I did not find these products to help with my IBS. |
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Hello Phillip,
I am so sorry you did not find any relief from these products! You are welcome to return them at any time for a full product refund.
I would like to email you directly to further discuss our products and how they might work for you.
Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.
My apologies, Joanna
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Gilbert from Oakland, CA
Purchased on 11/13/2012
Reviewed on 12/4/2012 |
| GREAT NATURAL REMEDIES FOR IBS |
| Both the teas are great after meals to counteract IBS symptoms from eating animal fats and deep fried foods. If you have acid reflux conditions or entrapped gas, the peppermint capsules work better than charcoal, simethicone, or anything else...at least for me. With these herbs, I can eat fast foods, prime rib, dim sum, etc. if I don't overdo it. Plus, the fennel tea is a good diuretic. So with this stuff, if your IBS is not as bad as Heather's, you can have some fun feasting. |
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Johanne from Leysin, Vaud
Purchased on 10/21/2012
Reviewed on 12/3/2012 |
| "Johanne Smith* <johanneanddavesmith@gmail.com> |
| This is my 2nd order of the tea bags and I have already given you a review with my fist order. I find the bags so much easier to use rather than the loose leaf form and always have a cup of either peppermint tea or the fennel tea every morning, as well as a cup of one or the other along with your courgette bread during the day. Thank you for providing these bags. Best regards, Johanne Smith. |
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Robert from Winthrop, ME
Purchased on 10/9/2012
Reviewed on 12/2/2012 |
| fantastic product, really works on my IBS |
| First time I had relief in years. We winter in mexico. Do you have suppliers in the guadalajara area ? Tnank you, Bob. Delivery is difficult in Mexico. |
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Hi Robert - I'm so sorry, we do not have any suppliers in Mexico. That is a very difficult country for us to ship to directly, as well. Just about every time we've tried the order has simply disappeared in the mail. The best bet is to ship to a US address and then take the order with you when go to Mexico.
My apologies, Heather
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Margo from Nashville, TN
Purchased on 11/2/2012
Reviewed on 11/26/2012 |
| Great products with very positive affects for my IBS. |
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Martin from Douglas, AK
Purchased on 10/30/2012
Reviewed on 11/20/2012 |
| good product |
| robust, strong, seems like quality |
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Wendy from Richfield, OH
Purchased on 10/30/2012
Reviewed on 11/20/2012 |
| Really good product, delivery and fantastic customer service. |
| All was well except I received two of the fennel tea containers rather than (1)each fennel and peppermint. But, customer service was super kind and quick-shipped my peppermint canister. She was very apologetic and made things right. Thank you, Heather and Staff for all you do. |
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Debra from Raynham, MA
Purchased on 10/24/2012
Reviewed on 11/15/2012 |
| I am getting acid reflex from the tea and pills |
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Hi Debra,
The fennel tea should be mildly helpful for acid reflux, and certainly won't hurt it.
Peppermint, however, is contraindicated for people with GERD/Reflux/chronic heartburn. Many people with IBS often have these conditions, so we worked around it by enteric coating the peppermint oil capsules. This helps them to pass through the stomach without dissolving by making them resistant to the stomach acid. In fact, we use 50% more enteric coating than the industry standard because we found it helped people with these conditions to be able to use them to manage their IBS without aggravating their upper GI issues.
However, some people with severe GERD/Reflux/chronic heartburn still have problems with the peppermint capsules because they will dissolve in the stomach before reaching the intestines. The antispasmodic effect you want to happen in your intestines will then occur in the stomach and this relaxes the sphincters at the top of the stomach. If this happens, it can lead to heartburn.
There are a few things we have found that help to prevent this from happening.
1) Take the peppermint capsules on an empty stomach an hour before the meal to allow them time to reach the intestines and dissolve before the food arrives. Taking them too close to meal time can be problematic for people with reflux. HOWEVER! There are some people (I'm actually one of them) who have problems with the caps when they wait the full hour before they eat. If you previously took the cap on an empty stomach, and waited an hour before eating, and still had problems, you might be one of those people. In that case, try taking a cap on an empty stomach just 5-10 minutes before eating, and see if that works better for you.
2) The peppermint caps should not be taken during or after a meal because the food will block them from reaching the intestines and this could cause them to dissolve in the stomach.
3) Drinking only enough liquid to swallow the capsules seems to help them pass through without dissolving in the stomach. The enteric coating makes them resistant to stomach acid, but they are still water soluble. Limiting the amount of liquid they'll be floating around in will help them reach their destination.
4) You shouldn't take them at the same time as any medication (prescription or over-the-counter) designed to lower the stomach acid. Lowering the stomach acid makes the enteric coating less likely to work (remember it is resistant to high acid). For folks who need to take these medications, what we came up with is taking the peppermint caps about an hour before you take the acid lowering/blocking medication. This will give them a better chance of making it down to the intestines where they will dissolve and start to take effect without affecting the upper GI.
Of course if you are unable to take the peppermint oil capsules or the tea, please feel free to return them even if you have used part of the bottle. Just mail them to the address below my name with enough information so I can find you in our database. We will process a credit to your card and send you a confirmation email once the transaction has been completed.
Hope this was helpful,
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Marlene from Fort Wayne, IN
Purchased on 10/9/2012
Reviewed on 11/4/2012 |
| These products really help me maintain my IBS. I have been buying them since finding this website many years ago. Thank you very much for providing them for all of us sufferers. |
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Betty from Connersville, IN
Purchased on 10/11/2012
Reviewed on 11/3/2012 |
| I love the products |
| Love the teabags. I am trying to follow the diet you set forth and so far it is helping. I was taking three peppermint pills a day but was starting to ache, so cut back on them. Taking one a day plus lots of tea and doing really good. Thank you. |
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Walter from Madison, AL
Purchased on 10/9/2012
Reviewed on 10/30/2012 |
| Helps some. Symptoms erratic so it's hard to really tell |
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Kathryn from Colchester, VT
Purchased on 9/27/2012
Reviewed on 10/22/2012 |
| These teas and capsules have medicinal benefits and the teas are also a delicious and comforting drink. I have never tasted such a full-bodied and aromatic peppermint tea as Heather's. |
| I have ordered from Heather's many times and the delivery is always amazingly fast. I really appreciate that. Heather has created a wonderful service. Thank you. |
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Kerry from Chesapeake, VA
Purchased on 9/20/2012
Reviewed on 10/11/2012 |
| Best product I have used yet! |
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Debra from Lisle, IL
Purchased on 9/14/2012
Reviewed on 10/5/2012 |
| taste is awful |
| iawfully couldn't drink this I am not a tea drinker but it was awful maybe I am supposed to add something to it??? |
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Hi Debra,
I'm so sorry to hear this. The teas really do work well for pain, cramping, gas and bloating though so some people just get creative about how to take them. You can brew them with another herbal teas to disguise the flavor and even mix the fennel and peppermint tea together. The peppermint tea has a wonderful taste, to most, and will completely disguise the fennel tea taste.
Using honey as a sweetener really makes it taste better as well. And some folks simply brew it very strong, let it cool, and drink it quickly as they would a medicine.
You can also mix in soy, rice or almond milk to help cut the taste.
If you still just hate it so much you can't even drink it, please feel to return it for a full refund.
My apologies, Joanna Heather's Tummy Care Representative
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Suzanne from Barre, VT
Purchased on 8/30/2012
Reviewed on 9/26/2012 |
| The teabags are wonderful, high quality, very soothing! The fennel is especially helpful since I have the gas/bloating you know about! The peppermint oil caps are a little tricky because of my heartburn issue. |
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Karen from Charlotte, NC
Purchased on 8/21/2012
Reviewed on 9/13/2012 |
| IT WORKS! |
| For years I have been taking ultra Gas X before bedtime because alot of times I get trapped gas in the middle of the night. It is so painful that I can't move - like labor pains! But I have been drinking the peppermint and fennel tea before bed and have not had any problems at all even after eating certain foods that I know for sure cause the trapped gas. I'm a believer! |
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Frances from Ellenbrook Perth, WA
Purchased on 8/1/2012
Reviewed on 9/12/2012 |
| Best Peppermint tea ever |
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Kerry from Goffstown, NH
Purchased on 8/16/2012
Reviewed on 9/6/2012 |
| Extremely good and effective products |
| After just one week many of my symptoms have disappeared, or have been diminished to a great degree! |
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Mack from clifton park, NY
Purchased on 8/15/2012
Reviewed on 9/6/2012 |
| seems to be a small change, only taking 2 ammodiums in morning, was taking 2 morn.,2eve. plus 2-3 tyl # 3 idid not like the fennel tea,was wondering if that came in a pill form ? I have alot of work to do with the diet part,have been trying. |
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Lillye from Nacogdoches, TX
Purchased on 7/12/2012
Reviewed on 8/6/2012 |
| Perfect! |
| I love the tea and the capsules. They are indispensable for IBS!! I was disappointed to receive the fiber in a pouch and not the can, especially since you are no longer going to use the pouch. I am still using from a previous can and am sorry I did not receive another can and not the pouch. I LOVE the products I buy from you and they work beautifully. |
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Hi Lillye - we do still have the acacia Tummy Fiber in cans and in pouches. You can order either option. I'm so sorry if there was any confusion over that.
Best, Heather
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Charlotte from Houston, TX
Purchased on 7/11/2012
Reviewed on 8/5/2012 |
| A Lifesaver |
| Avery good product that works! |
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Pamela from Manassas, VA
Purchased on 7/11/2012
Reviewed on 8/2/2012 |
| Good part of IBS fitness routine |
| The teas are not a cure-all, but definitely a helpful source in maintaining a healthy IBS regimen |
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Julie from Voorhees, NJ
Purchased on 6/19/2012
Reviewed on 7/14/2012 |
| These 3 items are the most important items in my kithchen. I use them almost daily. |
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Kim from Texas
Purchased on 5/19/2012
Reviewed on 7/12/2012 |
| The teas are great but cannot seem to get the pepp caps to work for me |
| I love the idea of these little caps but I do have regular issues with heartburn & these seem to make matters worse for me & I hate it because I don't have any issues with the peppermint tea. Love that as well as the fennel tea. My issues are with both C, D & urgency. Definitely painful stomach issues... it sort of felt like my intestines were always being twisted or tied up in a knot. Since I found Heather's products, things have improved significantly but I realize now that maintenance is the key. I have changed my diet, I drink Heather's tea's everyday but cannot seem to make these peppermint caps work for me... Do I need them? Maybe not but if it could possibly help with issues relating to urgency, I'm open to trying them. I have 3 unopened bottles & one that I have tried & tried to incorporate using all the available tips/tricks so as to not upset my issues with heartburn & reflux. Maybe I need to return them & just be satisfied with the fact that the daily teas, fiber & modifications to my diet have vastly improved my situation. |
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Hi Kim - it was nice to talk to you on the phone just now! It does sound like you are doing everything right for taking the pep caps when you're prone to heartburn. For some folks who have reflux, the concentrated peppermint oil is just too strong to be tolerable. Please do return all the caps you can't take, open and unopened bottles.
My apologies, Justine
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Jessica from Marietta, GA
Purchased on 6/15/2012
Reviewed on 7/9/2012 |
| amazing |
| I LOVE these products! The tea really helps relieve my symptoms of bloating and pressure. This was my first time getting the peppermint pills and I will say that I take one every morning and have only had 1 "attack" to where I had to take another in mid day. a HUGE help i dont know what i would have done without these products!! |
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Kathleen from Philadelphia, PA
Purchased on 5/25/2012
Reviewed on 6/16/2012 |
| The teas are extremely pure and the portions are generous. These are my new "little bags of comfort"! |
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Peter from Killarney, Co. Kerry
Purchased on 5/4/2012
Reviewed on 6/15/2012 |
| Great |
| Certainly helped my IBS - and taste great as well.
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Sheryl from Langley, BC
Purchased on 4/11/2012
Reviewed on 5/23/2012 |
| Fennel Tea |
| I was a little surprised at how good the fennel tea tastes, I'm not a lover of licorice so I was aprehensive. But, it's delicious, refreshing and does help with bloating. Now if I could only find something to help with the torturous pain. |
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Christina from Mahomet, IL
Purchased on 4/30/2012
Reviewed on 5/21/2012 |
| by using these teas and pills along with a pill my dr. gave me Imy colon has not been this regulated in years! |
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Teresa from Oklahoma City, OK
Purchased on 4/20/2012
Reviewed on 5/12/2012 |
| Love the products! I also have gerds and the pepperment tea will calm it down also. Can't say enough good things about it. |
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Ruth from Slatersville, RI
Purchased on 3/28/2012
Reviewed on 4/20/2012 |
| mint tea leaves are by far the only relief I have had for years. |
| I am not sure how to use the whole kit, I did try the capsule, but I find the tea works best for me. |
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Cheryl from suncity center, FL
Purchased on 3/9/2012
Reviewed on 3/30/2012 |
| have not obtained relief as yet, have appointment with Dr.to make sure of diagnosis |
| tea bags are very fragile, lost some removing them from container. |
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Hi, Cheryl!
Thank you for your feedback!
It's very important to receive a doctor's diagnosis for IBS. I have included a link to our IBS Symptoms and Diagnosis page below that you might find helpful.
http://www.helpforibs.com/footer/ibs.asp
I'm so sorry to hear that some of the teabags were damaged. I would be happy to send a replacement if you'd like. Please let me know.
Best regards,
Joanna Robinson
Heather's Tummy Care Representative
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David from SAN DIEGO, CA
Purchased on 2/22/2012
Reviewed on 3/14/2012 |
| Quality products |
| These products have significantly improved the discomfort I was feeling in my gut.
The peppermint tea in particular has an amazing aroma when you open the can and is quality is amazing...
I'd highly recommend Heather's products... |
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Michael from Middletown, DE
Purchased on 2/14/2012
Reviewed on 3/6/2012 |
| All your products work great for me. |
| All the pain I had has really gotten so much better.I can pertty much eat and drink anything again. Thanks |
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Lillian from Richmond, BC
Purchased on 1/17/2012
Reviewed on 2/29/2012 |
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Nogah from Cedar Grove, NJ
Purchased on 1/28/2012
Reviewed on 2/18/2012 |
| I feel a lot better |
| The problem with constipation and bloating is almost gone.
What a relief.
Thank you! |
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Jennie from Three Rivers, CA
Purchased on 1/17/2012
Reviewed on 2/7/2012 |
| tummy tea bag kit |
| I really love the big peppermint tea bags, which are larger and stronger than any I can buy in the store. Also, this was my first time getting the peppermint caps and they are amazing for bringing down bloating from gas. I take one with almost every meal. I'm not a big fan of the fennel tea, I wish it could be a mixture of fennel and something else because the fennel flavor isn't very agreeable.
Thanks! |
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Hi Jennie - if you don't care for the licorice taste of the fennel tea, brew it in the same cup with the peppermint tea. It will end up tasting just like peppermint alone, but you'll still get the benefits of the fennel.
Best, Heather
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Candice from el paso, TX
Purchased on 1/9/2012
Reviewed on 1/30/2012 |
| Quick relief of cramps with peppermint and fennel tea |
| I just had my third bout of IBS in as many years. This one seemed to be lasting a bit longer than usual, so I came across Heather's website and found a wealth of info. I ordered the teas and capsules and after trying them almost within 10 minutes the cramps stopped. In a few days, the IBS had subsided greatly. I now am symptom free and taking the peppermint capsules and teas daily. I'm so glad I didn't have to rely on prescription meds. |
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Pascale from Fredericton, NB
Purchased on 11/26/2011
Reviewed on 1/12/2012 |
| the Peppermint is SO potent |
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Carol from Winston-Salem, NC
Purchased on 12/15/2011
Reviewed on 1/4/2012 |
| I just want to Thank you so much for the Fennel and Peppermint Tea!! |
| You have saved my life...I have been battling IBS for 30 years and nothing has helped me as much as the Tummy Teas! I have been drinking the teas faithfully for about a week now and I can tell you that my pain is nothing like it has been! The teas as so soothing and has helped me with my bloating...
May God Bless you for helping me!!! |
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Betty from Greensboro, NC
Purchased on 12/13/2011
Reviewed on 1/3/2012 |
| These products have helped me more than anything else |
| Heather's Tummy Tamers have released me from being a prisoner in my own home to being able to go places without taking a change of clothing along. Thank you, Heather |
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Rose from Otis, OR
Purchased on 11/26/2011
Reviewed on 1/2/2012 |
| the tea has helped me tremendously |
| Thirty years of constant pain, shows proof that I was not crazy - finally - the tea works...After a CT Scan (and wanting to put me on Zelnorm), The doctors wanted to do surgery on my left groin to see what was wrong with me. The pain would radiate down my left thigh. I told them to take a hike (so to speak) Now I'm practically pain free. No symptoms like I had for thirty years.
My mother is 78, has diverticulitis and polyps. I share the tea with her. She too, is doing much better. No bloating or pain. |
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Roseanne F. from Baltimore, MD
Purchased on 12/7/2011
Reviewed on 12/31/2011 |
| thank you |
| Just wanted to thank you for your tummy tea (fennel), peppermint capsules and the fiber. My mom went into the hospital in January for what I think was IBS but the doctors said differently. They said she had a bacteria infection and was sent home. A month later we took her to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Maryland and her bowel was completely twisted, she looked like she was 9 months pregnant ( she is 83 years old). They did a CAT Scan and saw how the bowel was twisted. The gastro doctor blew air in her and opened the bowel and so far she as been doing well. My son and I take care of her, she lives with us.
My son Paul Digiacinto purchased your products and your IBS receipe book. We have been giving her protein, potassium and have been following your good fiber for her bowel. I puree all of her food for the time being. I have purchased all soy products.
The doctors did not diagnosis her with IBS but all of her symptoms were all related to IBS. We told the doctors what we were doing and they said to go for it. She has been going to the bathroom almost everyday. She just loves the fennel tea.
Your products are amazing and juts wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your heal and especially you wonderful web site. |
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Janice from Sicklerville, NJ
Purchased on 12/5/2011
Reviewed on 12/27/2011 |
| Although it works it caused problems |
| The peppermint capsules keep repeating and the menthol burns my throat.
I can't tolerate the fennel at all.
The taste of the peppermint tea was off. There was a weed like flavor to them.
Peppermint works miracles for IBS but the grocery store peppermint tea bags work just as well. Stops symptoms in about 5 minutes. |
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Hello Janice,
I am so sorry you experienced these issues with the products.
Please feel free to return any of the products for a full refund at any time.
Peppermint is contraindicated for people with GERD/Reflux/chronic heartburn. Many people with IBS often have these conditions, so we worked around it by enteric coating the peppermint oil capsules. This helps them to pass through the stomach without dissolving by making them resistant to the stomach acid. In fact, we doubled the enteric coating on our peppermint caps because we found it helped people with these conditions to be able to use them to manage their IBS without aggravating their upper GI issues.
However, some people with severe GERD/Reflux/chronic heartburn still have problems with the peppermint capsules because they will dissolve in the stomach before reaching the intestines. The antispasmodic effect you want to happen in your intestines will then occur in the stomach and this relaxes the sphincters at the top of the stomach. If this happens, it can lead to heartburn.
There are a few things we have found that help to prevent this from happening.
1) Take the peppermint capsules on an empty stomach an hour before the meal to allow them time to reach the intestines and dissolve before the food arrives. Taking them too close to meal time can be problematic for people with reflux.
2) The peppermint caps should not be taken during or after a meal because the food will block them from reaching the intestines and this could cause them to dissolve in the stomach.
3) Drinking only enough liquid to swallow the capsules seems to help them pass through without dissolving in the stomach. The enteric coating makes them resistant to stomach acid, but they are still water soluble. Limiting the amount of liquid they'll be floating around in will help them reach their destination.
4) You shouldn't take them at the same time as any medication (prescription or over-the-counter) designed to lower the stomach acid. Lowering the stomach acid makes the enteric coating less likely to work (remember it is resistant to high acid). For folks who need to take these medications, what we came up with is taking the peppermint caps about an hour before you take the acid lowering/blocking medication. This will give them a better chance of making it down to the intestines where they will dissolve and start to take effect without affecting the upper GI.
Our Peppermint Tea is medicinal strength and is much stronger than most tea brands you will find at the store. The taste of the tea will be slightly different than other teas because the volatile oil content is much higher.
I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Again, please feel free to return any of the products at any time. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
Best, Joanna Heather's Tummy Care Representative.
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Wadiyah from Knightdale, NC
Purchased on 11/30/2011
Reviewed on 12/21/2011 |
| The product is great. The tea worked right away. |
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Jody from Hattiesburg, MS
Purchased on 11/29/2011
Reviewed on 12/20/2011 |
| Have enjoyed everything! Relief - finally!! |
| Sorry I waited so long! |
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Janice from Mendham, NJ
Purchased on 11/15/2011
Reviewed on 12/6/2011 |
| I am pleased with your products especially the peppermint oil capsules and your teas. |
| Hello Heather,
I am feeling better but I am still suffering from bloating. I try to be very disciplined with my menu but even the smallest amount of food off the chart results in me paying for it dearly.
I am pleased with your products especially the peppermint oil capsules and your teas. I also find sleeping my 8 hours really helps too.
Am I on your newsletter email list? I would like to be included, thank you. I haven't received any correspondence to date.
Thank you for following up.
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John from Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
Purchased on 11/26/2011
Reviewed on 12/2/2011 |
| Thank you! |
| Your information, products and assistance have made my life immeasurably better. The only thing doctors ever could do was rule out cancer.
Your efforts allow me to live a fairly normal life now. What a difference after so many years.
Thank you! |
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Nancy from Sun Lakes, AZ
Purchased on 11/8/2011
Reviewed on 11/29/2011 |
| All products except the Peppermint Caps worked great for me. |
| The Peppermint Caps caused me to have indigestion. I followed the directions on the product, but I still had discomfort. |
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Mary from Saint Rose, LA
Purchased on 11/8/2011
Reviewed on 11/29/2011 |
| I am using and the jury is still out as to how much it is going to help |
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Donald from Bloomingdale, NJ
Purchased on 11/4/2011
Reviewed on 11/25/2011 |
| the pepermint caps and tea real seem to help |
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Darlene D.
Reviewed on 10/27/2011 |
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| Good Morning,
I wanted to take a minute and say thank you..!! I have dealt with IBS for 12 years now. I love your peppermint tea but the fennel tea is outstanding... I have taken daily medication for 12 years and still had problems.. I tried this tea as a test and you won... I honestly had reduced my medication in half in just one month of drinking the tea... This has truly made my life with IBS easier... I believe that I will see the prescription medicine go away... What a joy... Thank you for being here to help.
Sincerely,
Darlene D. |
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