Heather's Tummy Tamers Peppermint Oil Capsules are a medical food for the dietary management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms. Clinical studies have shown that, as part of the diet: peppermint relieves abdominal pain, diarrhea, and urgency; fennel helps relax the gut and aids bloating; ginger contains powerful digestive enzymes and aids nausea. Enteric peppermint oil capsules have been clinically tested and shown to help the dietary management of IBS symptoms in both adults and children.
Heather's Tummy Tamers Peppermint Oil Capsules are unique because they are specially formulated for intense bowel soothing that addresses global IBS symptoms through the combined effects of peppermint, fennel, and ginger oils.
We make our Tummy Tamers here in Kent, Washington with local peppermint oil, steam distilled from peppermint fields in the Columbia River Valley. This means we can spec for peppermint oil with the best volatile oil profile from each harvest, for the highest medicinal strength.
We now use a patented, very special enteric gelatin to improve tolerance for those prone to heartburn or reflux. This gelatin has enteric properties built right in, for better protection against heartburn than simple enteric coatings, which are delicate and easily compromised.
Especially not at the Puyallup Fair.
I first learned about enteric peppermint oil capsules for IBS over twenty years ago, when I was doing research for the first edition of my First Year IBS book. I was intrigued by the medical studies that showed real results, for both children and adults. I really liked that they had a long history of use in Europe as well as the US. And I was super hopeful they would actually work.
I had to import some from England to try, as I couldn't find any on the US market. But oh! If they worked, it would be worth it.
I would have given anything to just take a pill and head off the blinding pain and spasms that hit me with IBS attacks.
So I started trying them cautiously, in situations where I knew I'd need extra help. Before restaurant meals, first thing in the morning if I had to get up early, when I had my period, you know the drill. And they worked. Oh my God they worked.
I could definitely tell a difference, I suspected a huge difference. They were giving me a serious margin of safety in situations where I was often in big trouble.
I began to rely on them regularly, carrying them with me in case I needed to eat out. I kept a bottle by my bed so I could remember to take one last thing at night before work mornings.
But before I wrote about them in my book and actually recommended them to other folks with IBS, I wanted to put them to the test. So I did something really stupid.
I went to the Puyallup Fair, one of my favorite places in the world. I love the century old fairgrounds, the rides at night, the farm animals, the giant pumpkin growing contest. And the food. Oh my God the fair food. Fisher scones with blackberry jam, caramel corn, roasted corn on the cob, more scones, wild salmon sandwiches, more scones, onion ring towers, Seattle fudge – and more scones!
It's actually a miracle I haven't ever had an IBS attack at the fair. Especially considering I've gone every autumn of my life, from kindergarten on, and for years I had no idea what foods would help me and what foods would hurt.
So – here I am at the fair twenty years ago, determined to personally give peppermint oil capsules the IBS challenge. And I have to confess I'm genuinely worried because the stakes are so high. Another confession - worried is not the right word. I'm terrified.
What if the pep caps don't work to prevent that brutal pain and agony? I'm thinking to myself, this is a really stupid move, Heather.
But - I had gained confidence by that point. I'd been getting real help from those little capsules, they'd been keeping me stable in situations with unavoidable triggers. They'd earned my faith. Now what if they could keep me safe when I was playing with fire? Splurging with known triggers? What if I even deliberately overused them? What were the consequences?
I took the plunge. My husband jokes that I took one for the team.
I doubled up the dose and took two caps at a time (don't be me!)
I took them just a few minutes before I ate instead of waiting 30-60 minutes (don't be me!)
At one point while walking through the horse barn I actually felt like I was breathing peppermint and then I suddenly burped a giant cloud of mint. (Can't say I was surprised, as I was taking so many of them and not following the directions at all.)
I was basically trying to overwhelm my gut with those peppermint oil capsules so my IBS wouldn't stand a chance in the face of them.
And it worked. Amazingly, incredibly, it worked. I didn't get sick. I never doubled over with cramps. I didn't ever have to rush/stagger to the bathroom, hoping I'd make it before I blacked out from pain.
I had a glorious time at the fair that day. I can still feel the sun on my face from the afternoon, and I can still taste those scones. From that day on peppermint oil capsules were a daily weapon in my IBS arsenal.
One huge caveat here – I am not prone to heartburn, GERD, reflux, or any other upper GI issues at all. I never have any side effects from peppermint in any form. Not everyone has my peppermint tolerance. Directions for use should be respected, not blatantly disregarded. Again, don't be me!
But do give peppermint oil capsules a chance to properly help you. They are the best thing I've ever found to PREVENT pain, spasms, cramps, bloating, and gas in the first place. Especially when used as needed, and taken right before there may be gut troubles brewing.
In fact, they are so helpful that I made peppermint oil capsules one of my flagship medical foods for IBS. We formulated Heather's Tummy Tamers as a special blend of peppermint, fennel, and ginger oils as enteric softgels specifically for preventing IBS symptoms.
Because if an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, then peppermint oil capsules weigh a ton.
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Marjorie from LONG BEACH, CA Purchased on 7/3/2024 Reviewed on 7/25/2024 |
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Shipment time: 10days = too long Product packaging/product: 100% great Requesting Refund: Told one pill, after 5min or less peppermint upset and burn and started heartburn to Reflex. I'm sorry I can not use the 2 bottles I bought. | |||||
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Ruby from Lytle, TX Purchased on 7/3/2024 Reviewed on 7/24/2024 |
Great attention and delivery | |
After I read your book…. I ordered the peppermint oil caps. Really helped with the diarrhea and bloating. Follow the diet that you have listed in your book is another great help. Thank you. | |
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Marna from AMITY, OR Purchased on 7/3/2024 Reviewed on 7/24/2024 |
Great products! | |
These little, easy-to-swallow pills help to keep my gut quiet and happy. Thanks, Heather! | |
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Linda from CONCORD, MA Purchased on 6/30/2024 Reviewed on 7/21/2024 |
I am not sure if I have IBS (diagnosed in the 70s) or celiac disease. I started eliminating gluten from my diet and do feel a lot better. but I am also taking your probiotic, peppermint capsules and peppermint tea. | |
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Theresa from OLIVET, MI Purchased on 6/28/2024 Reviewed on 7/19/2024 |
I was happy with all aspects of this product | |
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Adam from MOUNTAIN TOP, PA Purchased on 6/27/2024 Reviewed on 7/18/2024 |
Great product - always helps with bloating and stomach pain | |
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Paulo from CHULA VISTA, CA Purchased on 6/26/2024 Reviewed on 7/17/2024 |
Love the product for my IBS flare ups | |
This product is really a life saver every time I have an IBS flare-up. It takes a couple of weeks or so for me to come back down to baseline once a flare-up as started. Thank you for making this product! Just wish that the product was more widely available as it once was (pharmacies, amazon, etc). | |
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Vanessa from SPOKANE VLY, WA Purchased on 5/29/2024 Reviewed on 7/16/2024 |
Awesome | |
I started taking these years ago, back when doctors couldn't diagnose my issues after 4 years of tests. I'm not sure if I have ibs, but I have gastric issues in general and it helps when that flares up. It's especially helpful during my periods since my monthlies exacerbate literally every condition I have, lol. Thank you! | |
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Philip from PORTER RANCH, CA Purchased on 6/25/2024 Reviewed on 7/16/2024 |
I have been using the Tummy Tamers for many years and my IBS has improved significantly. | |
I have had little, if any, abdominal pain while eating. | |
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Melanie from CALIF CITY, CA Purchased on 6/11/2024 Reviewed on 7/2/2024 |
It works. | |
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Joy from SAUTE NACOCHE, GA Purchased on 6/6/2024 Reviewed on 7/1/2024 |
Tummy Tamers are essential for me to manage my IBS. | |
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Melisa from LADSON, SC Purchased on 6/10/2024 Reviewed on 7/1/2024 |
Gets the job done | |
I take the peppermint pills at night 30 minutes before going to sleep whether I have IBS symptoms or not. When I do have them, the peppermint pill keeps my gut calm. I would recommend these pills so longer as you are not allergic to peppermint or have GERD or heartburn. | |
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CB VIAU from CLEARLAKE, CA Purchased on 6/8/2024 Reviewed on 6/30/2024 |
Heather's Tummy Tamers | |
This product helps my radiation proctitis. I just wish it sold on Amazon so I could buy one bottle at a time and get free shipping. I take a lot of natural meds and it gets costly. | |
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June from GRANBY, MA Purchased on 6/4/2024 Reviewed on 6/25/2024 |
Great product | |
This is the only tablet I can take that controls my stomach spasms. Please continue to keep this product available. | |
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Jacquelyn from HAVANA, FL Purchased on 6/2/2024 Reviewed on 6/23/2024 |
All I can say is that it truly works!!! | |
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Carolyn from PACE, FL Purchased on 6/2/2024 Reviewed on 6/23/2024 |
Good when I remember to take them | |
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Wendy from SAGINAW, MI Purchased on 6/2/2024 Reviewed on 6/23/2024 |
Great product | |
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Mimodora from RALEIGH, NC Purchased on 5/28/2024 Reviewed on 6/18/2024 |
All Heather's products work as promised !! | |
I have a question. Where can I get Heather's input? | |
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Diane from FUQUAY VARINA, NC Purchased on 5/27/2024 Reviewed on 6/18/2024 |
Great product! | |
These peppermint capsules are so helpful in maintaining a happy tummy! I am so glad to be able to get them from you and have such good service! Keep up the great work! | |
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Jeanette from La Habra, CA Purchased on 5/24/2024 Reviewed on 6/14/2024 |
It helps a lot. Have been taking this for approximately 7 years | |
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Al from SARASOTA, FL Purchased on 7/3/2024 Reviewed on 7/26/2024 |
Very convenient travel packs and quick delivery.Excellent customer service. | |
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Michel from Mont-Royal, QC Purchased on 6/13/2024 Reviewed on 7/26/2024 |
Price of acacia Senegale ok: cost of delivery exorbitant | |
I am surprised that Canadian customers do not benefit from any discount on delivery of your products. I bought above 55 USD of your products and I had to pay above 55 USD just for delivery. What a shame!!! | |
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