I’m just going to be blunt here. If you think you can overcome SIBO without being mindful of what you eat, you’re simply deceiving yourself. Think about it. . .your digestive system is the only part of your body that comes into direct contact with the food you eat. That means that every single thing […] Read more…
In cases like heart burn, gastric reflux or indigestion, it is usually automatically assumed that the patient must have too much acid in the stomach. Too much acid is correct. But the real question is, “Which acid and where is it coming from?” And how can you tell if it’s too high or too low? Physiology […] Read more…
Everyone’s SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) presentation is different, but one symptom I consistently see is the bloating. The way it makes you look pregnant or feel like your insides are about to explode. Now there are many treatment options available to the SIBO population. Some effective, some not very. I have many theories about […] Read more…
There are certain consistencies observed in nearly every SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) patient: bloating, abdominal discomfort, constipation and/or diarrhea, possibly beaching or reflux, the list goes on. Yet each SIBO case is also uniquely different, in both presentation and response to care. Here are some observations of the SIBO patient’s return to health. There Will […] Read more…
I know you’re looking for the one diet that fixes it all instantly. Unfortunately, everyone’s body is different. And. . .every SIBO patient’s internal bacterial environment is different and will therefor respond to foods differently. Also to be considered are underlying and overlying conditions in addition to SIBO that can create food reactions such as […] Read more…
The condition we refer to as SIBO officially stands for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. However, if you are one who deals with SIBO, you might consider it to be a Seriously Invasive Bloating Ordeal. Come on. . .you know it’s true! It starts off with some indigestion. Maybe a little belching and heart burn after eating a few […] Read more…
SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) is a complex condition that requires a three-sided approach in order to support and rebalance your body, giving it what it needs to heal itself: a specific diet to eliminate bloating neurological exercises to retrain the nerves that control your gastrointestinal tract SIBO-specific natural compounds to support your system SIBO Diet […] Read more…
Now that I don’t eat much dairy, one thing I really miss is creamy soups. And who doesn’t love a rich, warm, creamy, delicious bowl of soup? So, I created a recipe that tastes and has the feel, texture and experience of a creamed soup, but without the dairy. And it’s so versatile, you can […] Read more…
This article is being reposted from my main site TheHealthDimension.com where you can find additional health tips, information about various health conditions, and natural and non-toxic therapies to help you THRIVE, Revive and Live Fully Alive! ~ Dr Lisa You’re out to dinner with a friend. The food arrives, beautifully presented. You look over your choices, inhaling the […] Read more…
If you’ve been diagnosed with this mysterious condition called SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), you’re probably wondering how you got it. There are multiple contributing risk factors to look at here. As a clinician, I find that it’s important to consider HOW the patient got SIBO in the first place in order to properly address the […] Read more…