Are you a three-square-meals kind of person… or more of a grazer or snacker? The answer actually matters quite a bit if you have SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth), IMO (Intestinal methanogen Overgrowth, aka Methane SIBO) or IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Meal spacing for SIBO is an important tool that can help you feel better. …
The Truth About Snacking and Meal Spacing for SIBO and IBS Read More »
2020 was the year EVERYTHING changed… Yes, I’m talking about the shift from methane SIBO to IMO 😉 Jokes aside, for those of us dealing with Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), a lot has happened and changed in the past 2 years, and one the biggest changes was the shift from calling high methane gas …
SIBO vs. IMO What’s the Difference and Why It Matters to YOU Read More »
I recently learned about a new approach to a healthy gut called postbiotics. Postbiotics are also known as SCFAs – short chain fatty acids. Simply put, they are the result of bacteria in your gut consuming fiber. (Sort of like bacteria poop… but in a good way). But if you have SIBO, IBS, or microbiome issues, …
Herbal antibiotics vs. Rx, prokinetics, probiotics, and lists upon lists of low-FODMAP foods… there’s a lot to keep track of when you’re dealing with Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth. And that might be why one of the most important tools we have for SIBO doesn’t get enough credit: digestive enzymes. This simple supplement might be the most …
Whether it’s a birthday, a wedding, or just a day when you want to enjoy a sweet treat… can you have your cake and have SIBO too? With this amazing cake recipe, you can!! SIBO expert (and patient, too!) Dr. Allison Siebecker shared this recipe with me from her personal files. I’ve even had the …
“I Can’t Believe It’s SIBO-Friendly” Low-FODMAP Cake Recipe from Dr. Allison Siebecker Read More »
As the days pass, I’ve been thinking more and more about how to make the most of the situation we are in. For the first time in YEARS, I have no plans on the calendar for the next month. No dinners, no weddings, no work functions. It’s just me, my husband, and the cats for …
Why Now Might Be The Perfect Time To Try The Elemental Diet Read More »
I sat down for a truly enlightening and very frank discussion on the risk of Covid-19 for people with SIBO, leaky gut, and other gut issues with double-board-certified gastroenterologist and internal medicine doctor Ken Brown. Also, the founder of Atrantil. How will the coronavirus impact people with gut issues? What do we need to know? …
A Gastroenterologist’s Perspective on Covid-19 (Must Watch!) leaky gut Read More »
Today I’m excited to share with you an all-new FREE webinar with my friend, colleague and founder of Microbiome Labs, microbiologist Kiran Krishnan! Kiran is a fan-favorite here at SIBO SOS® and he is back by popular demand to talk about a “controversial topic” – stool tests! If you’ve been confused or overwhelmed by stool …
Are Stool Tests Full of [email protected]? Talking with Microbiologist Kiran Krishnan Read More »
Since I was diagnosed with SIBO in 2015, I have been blessed to meet many talented practitioners to answer my questions, including Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis. I like to call him the teacher’s teacher. He has taught so many incredible practitioners and is a gifted clinician himself. Dr. Sandberg-Lewis (or Dr. SSL as he is affectionately …
What do people with Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth want for the holidays? You might think I’m joking… but I’m not! While a home breath test isn’t the “sexiest” gift of all time, for someone who has SIBO, it’s a very welcome one! And if you’ve got SIBO but are buying for those who don’t? There …
Our liver is our most overworked and underrated organ. It’s always had a “tough job” of cleaning up the messes in our bodies… but in the modern environment, the liver often has to work overtime! The world is a very different place today than it was even when my parents were kids… More air, water, …
How SIBO & Fatty Liver Are Connected (And What To Do About It) Read More »
Judging by posts in the SIBO SOS® Facebook Community, many of us who struggle with Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth are VERY confused about garlic! Here are some screenshots of posts we’ve had in the group: Let me start by saying – I totally understand the confusion! I used to be confused myself. You may have …
Hi friends! At my last webinar with microbiologist and founder of Microbiome Labs, Kiran Krishnan, (if you missed that webinar, catch up here), Kiran graciously offered to share a practitioners-only presentation he recently gave on Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth with us! If you’re like me, you love getting access to the info that’s normally only …
A Microbiologist’s Perspective on Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth Read More »
Microbiologist Kiran Krishnan is a SIBO SOS™ fan favorite and the creator of truly gut-changing supplements like Megaspore and Mega IGG. In this webinar, Kiran walks us through his 3 -step “Total Gut Restoration” process. You’ll learn about the differences between a healthy and unhealthy gut and how his 3-step process helps heal the gut. …
How To Achieve Total Gut Restoration with Kiran Krishnan (Updated with Q&A) Read More »
If you suspect Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), the obvious question is: how do I begin SIBO testing? But – like everything else with SIBO! – the answer isn’t black and white. There are multiple tests, ways to get tested, and the results aren’t a simple “positive or negative.” Today, I want to share everything …
IBS & SIBO SOS™ Summit Vlog Today I want to share something I’m really excited about with you: our very first IBS and SIBO SOS® video blog (AKA a vlog!) This is an excerpt from Dr. Ken Brown, MD’s presentation for the next IBS & SIBO SOS® Summit in 2020! Dr. Brown is the creator …
Vlog: Learning More About SIBO and IBS with Dr. Ken Brown, MD Read More »
“When’s the baby due?” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked this in my life, when the truth is: I’m just bloated! Yes – bloating and constipation can be minor annoyances for some people – but for others (like me) they can disrupt your entire life and cause serious issues. That’s why …
Atrantil: Is This Supplement The Answer To Your Bloat? Read More »
Lately, I’ve had candida on my mind. Not just because I have a Live Workshop coming up with Dr. Ami Kapadia all about fungal overgrowth (aka Candida or Small Intestine Fungal overgrowth (SIFO))… But also because treating my own fungal overgrowth was a major turning point in my own health. See, I didn’t realize SIFO …
The SIBO – Candida Connection: What You Should Know About Fungal Overgrowth Read More »
It’s been 4 years since I was diagnosed with Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth. Back then, I was bloated, confused, and overwhelmed. I felt like SIBO had taken over my life… and I just wanted to get the answers I needed to get better so I could get my life back… It wasn’t easy, but I …
3 Things I Wish I Had Known About SIBO The Day I Was Diagnosed Read More »
Lately, hormones have been on my mind. I just finished recording a brand new Workshop training with Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND about hormones, the gut, SIBO, and how it’s all connected. Dr. Sandberg-Lewis really explained to me HOW exactly the gut can impact our hormones (and it was information I’d never heard before). If you …
Have you ever felt 100% hopeless about your gut health? Especially when you’ve seen multiple doctors and specialists… Tried this diet and that… Tested positive, then negative, then positive again… I get it! At one point I felt a real sense of hopelessness around my own SIBO and IBS. What changed? First, I took responsibility …
In today’s post I’m getting REALLY real (and vulnerable) – talking about a subject that’s hard for many people to broach: depression and anxiety. Listen – I didn’t want to accept I had Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (so not sexy), or Lyme Disease (from a bug!) so you can imagine my reaction to even considering …
The Link Between SIBO, Depression & Anxiety: Insights From 5 Expert Practitioners Read More »
The first time a practitioner brought up the idea of parasites I immediately thought, “No, nope, no way.” First of all, the idea of having a parasite or gut infection was so gross to me, I didn’t even want to consider it. Secondly, I live in Florida, I drink filtered water, I wash all my …
10 Ways You Might Be Exposed To Parasites & Gut Pathogens Read More »
I used to think there was NO way I could have a gut parasite. I thought living in the U.S. and drinking filtered water meant I was protected. Little did I know… Gut infections and parasites are actually common – even in Western countries. Gardening, eating out at restaurants, swimming, and being in contact with …
4 Ways Parasites and Gut Infections Can Harm Your Gut Health Read More »
There isn’t a diet left you haven’t tried. You’ve seen doctors, alternative practitioners, MDs, NDs, and everything in between. You’ve tried herbals, antibiotics, antibiotics & anti-fungals, spent more than you’d like to remember on probiotics, prokinetics, and gut-healing supplements. The underlying causes has been found and you’ve been tested and retested. It feels like you’ve …
3 Things To Try When Nothing Is Working for SIBO Read More »
It starts innocently enough: you decide to try an elimination or other specific diet for Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth like: Low-FODMAP Low-Fermentation SIBO Specific SCD GAPS or AIP At first, taking certain foods out of your diet really helps! But then there is a fork in the road for almost everyone: You either get better …
The Good (and Bad) of SIBO Diets – And What To Do When You’re Stuck on A Restricted Diet Read More »
Is there anything better than a hot cup of coffee in the morning? I’ve always loved coffee, but I’ve often wondered: is coffee making my Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms worse? Because this is one of my #1 questions, I’ve made it a habit to ask as many expert …
What 7 SIBO Experts Think About Coffee (Is Coffee Friend or Foe For SIBO & IBS?) Read More »
Whether you call it methane-dominant Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) or a “Methane Bloom” – one thing is for sure: Methane sucks! There, I said it! And the truth is that methane-dominant SIBO and hydrogen-dominant SIBO are very different – and treating them like the same condition can hold you back in healing… and make …
“Who are you???” I had just walked into Dr. Mark Pimentel’s office for my first appointment when his nurse looked up and said that. At first I thought she mistook me for a celebrity (we were in Los Angeles at Cedars-Sinai hospital after all!). But actually, she was just surprised because Dr. Pimentel hardly ever …
Dr. Mark Pimentel on Fiber, The Low-FODMAP Diet , and What To Eat During SIBO Treatment Read More »
Depending on who you ask, apple cider vinegar is either a miracle cure-all or just another condiment in the back of the cupboard. Some people swear by it like it is mother’s milk. And other people are like, “Yeah, you know that apple cider vinegar? It’s not as good as you think it is. Whatever …
To use probiotics… or not to use probiotics – that is the question (when you have Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth). And it’s a BIG question. In fact, it’s one of the most common questions we receive at ALL of our SIBO SOS™ Masterclasses. While different practitioners have different opinions, I decided it was time for …
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