Heather's Tummy Care Tamers Peppermint Oil Capsules for IBS (90 Per Bottle)

The capsules are convenient to take and seem to be effective.

I have been using it for five days, took empty stomach but it always gives me heartburn no effect on gas or flatulence. I had lots of hope but again I am disappointed to think there is no remedies for my gas, flatulence and constipation.

Highly irritation and pain to the GI tract when taken at morning time as per instructions given in the label.

Total waste of money Almost delivered after 20 days. Also i payed extra cost but finally it is of no use

Doesn't work much effectively.

How I found this wonderful capsule: Having been diagnosed with a slew of GI maladies, ranging from gastroparesis, to Chronic pancreatitis, I was given many - expensive - drugs to treat my terrible and mostly unexplained abdominal pains. After 6 months of continually losing weight, not being able to eat anything substantive, and getting no where with doctors who had already explained away my "condition" as a life-long illness that just won't ever get better, I made an appointment with Mayo Clinic for more answers. After their slew of tests, the doctor confirmed my suspicions that I did not, in fact have a failing pancreas or even inflammation that would seem to denote IBS. Rather, he said it was difficult to pin-point to a single issue and labeled the pain as caused by "functional dyspepsia" and visceral hypersensitivity (like migraines, but with stomach nerves...). While this Mayo doctor said there were heavy-duty prescription drugs he could prescribe me, he wanted to me to try something more natural first, citing medical studies that showed actual data on the effectiveness of peppermint oil with GI pain and other issues. He was very specific about needing the enteric coated ones, and mentioned FD Gard as one example (though it was so expensive, I found a similar alternative - this product). Within two weeks of taking this product - at least 30 min-1 hour before meals - I went from having pain daily after any real meal, to just weekly, to almost never. It's really changed my life, in the most non-cliche terms possible. I am able to thrive again, workout, eat socially without fear of debilitating pain taking me out for the rest of the day. This is now my third month of them, and I can't believe the lengths of time and doctors it took to finally find this simple, safe treatment! A few notes and tips - the instructions really are key to follow. I notice the peppermint-flavored heartburn if I take this too close to a meal. 30 minutes prior is my minimum, and 50 minutes before eating is more ideal. Also, it does need to be taken on an empty stomach - it can give me weird nausea symptoms AND heartburn if I've eaten a snack to closely to taking this capsule, including a cup of tea - you don't want this stuff to hang out in your stomach and dissolve. It really needs to move quickly into your small intestines to work its antispasmodic magic, and that can only happen effectively if your stomach is already empty. That being said, the better I've gotten at using it regularly and correctly, the better my symptoms have gotten. I've even been able to reduce to taking them just twice a day; it's like they're retraining my GI track how to be happy with normal function.

Heather's enteric coated peppermint oil soft gels are a must have for anyone with IBS, and are the only thing that really works for many for severe intestinal spasms and cramping, way better than any prescription possibly could, and stops the cramping right in its tracks, by acting as a smooth muscle relaxant. Years ago, I often found myself lying on the floor of my bathroom crying in pain with severe intestinal cramps secondary to IBS and stress, and these soft gels were the only thing that could save me. For me, the peppermint oil didn't fully resolve my insane diarrhea, and I also took a lot of immodium as needed to get that to stop. I also took probiotics, digestive enzymes, and soluble fiber supplements, all on a regular basis, (and still do) and I still think these are important things to continue even if they don't "fix" the problem, but the peppermint oil soft gels were they key that saved me whenever I had active spasms or cramping symptoms, and enabled me to get up and function again, go to work, etc. I will note that as severe as my problems were, whenever I needed them, I took two at a time and as often as I needed to, regardless of when I ate or any other guidelines, or any other medications I was on. I don't think you can overdo it, as I often needed 8 or so a day or even more, and the worst thing that happened was my burps tasted like peppermint, and sometimes even my urine and my poop smelled like peppermint (peppermint farts, even, are better than the usual, if they are going to happen regardless, especially at work)! It's very important that they are enteric coated, as most peppermint oil capsules are not, so that the active ingredients are released in the intestines where they are needed, although clearly if you take enough some is absorbed systemically and permeates your body, as well. Surprisingly to me, I found out by accident they also work for interstitial cystitis (severe bladder pain and cramping) and menstrual cramps, again at high enough doses, which for me is whatever it takes. Seems to relax all the smooth muscles of the abdomen.to some extent if you take enough. Also really good for nausea or indigestion, since they also contain ginger and fennel, proven to help with same, although be careful if you tend to get acid reflux, heartburn, or if you have GERD. Peppermint can relax the lower esophageal sphincter right along with the whole GI tract, even when enteric coated and released into the intestine, and can aggravate preexisting acid reflux, although it doesn't always, and sometimes even seems to help (with the "soothing" peppermint burps!). .I know this because I have never once in all these years had a problem with this happening, but my mom with severe IBS can't use these because she has such severe problems with GERD. My mom can't even use the peppermint tea, although she does get a great deal of relief from Heather's Tummy fiber (natural acacia powder) and Heather's natural fennel tea, both of which she faithfully uses daily and depends upon.. My IBS is much better now a days, but I have relied on these for years and they would be my number one choice if I had to pick just one supplement I wouldn't go without, for just those times - they are that essential to my health and well-being! I will always be a life long customer and keep these on hand without fail. Can't highly recommend enough!!! P.s. Heather's has an excellent website devoted to IBS and IBS treatment information and a wide variety of unique and very effective treatment supplements you won't find elsewhere. Also, Heather's stands behind their products 100% so contact them with any problems, questions, or concerns. No, I don't work for them, but know them from my years as a good customer. With the peppermint oil capsules, it is ESSENTIAL that they are enteric coated to reach the intestines intact, and I have never seen these offered by another brand. The website is where I always got these before I more recently found the same original Heather's brand products cheaper on Amazon.

I've been suffering with IBS for years and have been trying a variety of things to get my digestive issues under control. I've read into peppermint capsules and after some searching came across these. After reading through an extensive amount of reviews, I was really surprised at the number of people who took these and had all their symptoms seemingly cured. It seemed a little too good to be true, but there was such an overwhelming number of reviews that said this and a container is like 8 bucks so I didn't really have much to lose. These do not make my symptoms vanish, but they certainly help. I've found the best use of these for me are occasions when I know I'll have to eat some not-too-great for my stomach foods (for example over the holidays when visiting with family where I strayed from my usual diet). I think these definitely helped me not get bloated and an upset stomach as much as I would have - but like I said, it wasn't a magic pill that made it go away completely. I've also found that if I'm having a bad stomach day taking one of these can help stop the bloating and churning. Note on directions: they didn't work for me to take exactly as directed. If I take these on an empty stomach right when I wake up it can actually make me more upset and give me weird heartburn (which I've never had a problem with). I've found my stomach accepts these better if I take them between meals - maybe an hour or two after I eat. So if taking as directed doesn't work, don't feel afraid to try a couple different methods. When these run out, I'll probably place another order so I can have them as needed; they're not something I'll work into my daily routine though. The thing that has made the largest difference for me is a low FODMAP diet.

I've had IBS for twenty-five years. At first, it was only occasional "colon spasms" (one of the terms that has now come under the umbrella of IBS). Those spasms presented as strong pains in my lower abdomen along with difficulty going to the bathroom. After having babies, I developed gluten sensitivity and the IBS showed up as horrible bloating, gas, and mild constipation (I would look about four months pregnant most afternoons). The most recent stage began about nine months ago after a big stress event. I suddenly couldn't tolerate any pills and I horrible stomach aches and diarrhea most mornings. Here's what I've done: for the colon spasms, I eat 1-2 tbls of organic virgin coconut oil a day. I know this sounds weird, but it helps soothe the colon muscles. It also helps me with mood and anxiety (google healthy fats and mood). For everything else, I take a chewable probiotic and use Heather's Tummy Tamers. Yes, I am able to tolerate this pill because it is calming everything down. I take one in the morning before breakfast and one at night before bed -- both on an empty stomach. After about two days on this regime, the morning diarrhea stopped. Hurray!!! Of course, I'm still avoiding foods that bother me, and I'm careful to drink a lot of water during the day. Much of my bloating and gas is connected to dehydration. Additionally, I keep high quality essential oils on hand for the bloating. Fennel is my favorite. If the bloating begins, which is rare since I started the peppermint pills, I'll rub just a couple of drops of fennel on my stomach, and it usually deflates me in under thirty minutes (yes, that means I pass the gas - noisy but necessary). Peppermint and ginger essential oils are also handy for rubbing on the gut. Ginger doesn't smell anything like the lovely root, but it helps me. Finally, I've had more luck in getting help from a functional doctor as opposed to a GI doctor. The GI doctor I saw didn't even touch me, but told me that I have IBS, that there's no pill for that, and that I should come back to see her when I have a disease. Hmmmmmmm. . . something's wrong if the doctor who's trained to deal with gut issues won't deal with them. My functional doctor helped me discover which foods bother me, and she checked for parasites and hormone imbalances. I'm not saying all GI doctors are bad, but if you're not getting help from one source, don't be afraid to ask someone else. Sometimes compounding pharmacies can direct you to a good functional doctor. At the very least, it's helpful to invest in a food sensitivities test. I hope all of this helps someone! If you suffer from IBS, you're not alone and there is hope. Heather's products are a great place to start. :)

I suffer from IBS-C and decided to drop the bucks on a box of IBGard after seeing an advertisement for them. They work wonderfully so I figured I'd give these a shot as they are much cheaper. These have two additional ingredients in them, fennel and ginger. I haven't had too many issues with the reflux problem that can occur if you don't take them as directed. When I do get a little "feedback" it isn't as potent as plain peppermint oil and I think the fennel and ginger seem to mellow it out a bit. Even though these are enteric coated, I don't think the delivery method is as good so they don't work quite as well as other products do. I've found the key to staying nausea and gut pain free is to make sure I take a peppermint oil pill consistently throughout my day. I use the Heather's product as an in-between. It is definitely important to follow the directions and do not take them with food. I either take them 30 minutes before a meal or AT LEAST 30 minutes after. I'm constantly setting the timer on my watch. If you suffer from IBS and deal with constant nausea and gut pain, you really need to give a peppermint oil pill a shot. When I bought my first product, I honestly didn't have much hope. I have tried hyoscyamine in the past and am currently on Linzess. The hyoscyamine didn't do much for me so I figured there was no way peppermint oil would work. WRONG!