People with chronic gut issues often seek the advice of their family doctor. They can then be referred to a gastroenterologist (also known as a GI Doctor). We have high hopes they’re going to do something about our problem; after all they can’t say we’re making this up as the symptoms are obvious (diarrhea and/or…
Tag: SIBO
Can SIBO Be Dangerous?
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) isn’t simply inconvenient, it may actually be dangerous. Studies show that bad bacteria in the small intestine can lead to problems with the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas (all connect to the small intestine, so that makes sense). Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) can even lead to pancreatic cancer! It can…
Do Probiotics and Fermented Foods Worsen SIBO?
One of the most common questions I get from people is if it is OK to take probiotics, or consume fermented foods, while they have SIBO. After all SIBO is a “bacterial overgrowth” and adding fermented foods will add bacteria. Some people have even had their doctor tell them SIBO is often an overgrowth of…
Constipation and Fiber, Myths and Complexities
Most anyone that has asked a doctor about constipation has probably been told to “consume more fiber”. But is this doing more harm than good?
What is SIBO and What Can Be Done About It?
Of course “The Gut Health Protocol” covers SIBO in-depth. But sometimes people just want to know “what is SIBO”. So you can now download the first 4 pages of Chapter 5, “Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth”. This covers the basics and gives you a feel for the book. The remainder of Chapter 5 provides more depth,…