There are many categories of antimicrobial herbs, some with compounds that are researched for effectiveness in bacterial and fungal infection.3 Many essential oils are also antimicrobial, and almost all antimicrobial herbs have an effect on disrupting biofilms, the coating that bacteria and other pathogens develop to protect themselves from detection by our immune system. Get help with SIBO and GI Dysbiosis. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book. … [Read more...]
Taking Probiotics with Antibiotics or Anti-microbial Herbs
Should you take probiotics while being treated with antibiotics or antimicrobial herbs? Or should you take probiotics after treatment to “reseed” or “repopulate” the gut? Let’s dispel a few common misconceptions around these two questions. Dr. R's Fast Facts Should you take probiotics along with antibiotics? Co-administration of probiotics along with antibiotics or antimicrobial herbs increases the success rate of treatment. In this study, the addition of a certain probiotic, … [Read more...]
Important SIBO Updates that You’ll Want to Know
In a recent interview with Dr. Allison Siebecker, we discussed some great information regarding SIBO treatment. The two main topics of our conversation were the use of anti-biofilm agents and the issue of yeast overgrowth in conjunction with SIBO. If you need help resolving SIBO or dysbiosis, click here Important SIBO Updates that You’ll Want to Know In a recent interview with Dr. Allison Siebecker, we discussed some great information regarding small intestinal bacterial overgrowth … [Read more...]