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Everything You Need to Know about SIFO (Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth)

September 3, 2019 by Dr. Ruscio 67 Comments Category: Gut Health

Everything You Need to Know about SIFO (Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth)

Could SIFO be Causing Your Unexplained IBS Symptoms? Diagnosing and clearing up gut infections can be a game changer for many patients with IBS symptoms. But there are a subset of patients who don’t respond well to these types of treatments. Recent research shows that, in more than 25% of patients, small intestinal fungal overgrowth (SIFO) may be the root cause of unexplained IBS symptoms. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gut Health Tagged With: Antibodies Test, Bloating, Blood Antibody Testing, Causes Ibs, Common Symptoms, Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Tract, Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders, Gi Infection, Gi Symptoms, Ibs Symptoms, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Medicine, Rifaximin, Satish Rao, Sibo Treatment, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, Stool Test, Type Symptoms

Debate: Should You Test For SIBO with Gastroenterologist Leonard Weinstock

February 13, 2019 by Dr. Ruscio 10 Comments Category: Gut Health, Podcasts

Debate: Should You Test For SIBO with Gastroenterologist Leonard Weinstock

Some debates about small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can take information out of context. A nuanced examination of relapse rates after Rifaximin, or breath test intervals, may spur a conclusion that SIBO treatments and tests just don’t work. Research disagrees over the extent to which antibiotics, herbal antimicrobials, probiotics, the low FODMAP diet, and other treatments impact SIBO. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gut Health, Podcasts Tagged With: Antibiotics, Breath Test, Debate, herbal antimicrobials, Low Fodmap Diet, Probiotics, Rifaximin, SIBO, small intestine bacterial overgrowth, test

Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #181

January 11, 2019 by Dr. Ruscio 1 Comment Category: Wrap Ups

Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #181

In Case You Missed It On Monday, we spoke with Dr. Greg Nigh and discussed if herbicides could be causing SIBO and gluten sensitivity. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Judson Brandeis and discussed shockwave therapy for sexual & erectile dysfunction. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wrap Ups Tagged With: Apple Cider, Autism Spectrum Disorder, autoimmune thyroid disease, Avocado Salad, Baked Chicken, diverticular disease, Epstein–barr Virus, Erectile Dysfunction, Fish Oil, Gingerbread Cookies, Gluten Sensitivity, Herbicides, olive oil, Paleo, Pesto, pregnant women, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rifaximin, Sexual Dysfunction, shockwave therapy, SIBO, supplementation, Winter Fruit, Zonulin

Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #81

February 10, 2017 by Dr. Ruscio 2 Comments Category: Wrap Ups

Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #81

If you need help using this information to become healthier, click here In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed the connection between artificial sweeteners and depression. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Kellyann Petrucci and discussed the medicinal effects of bone broth. Dr. Ruscio's Weekly Tip In this week's tip, we discussed the healing benefits of bone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wrap Ups Tagged With: 25 Oh, Avocado Salsa, Avocado Salsa Recipes, Bacteriology, Bone Broth, Digestive System, Food Allergens, Food And Drink, Health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lighting Therapy, Medicine, Monica Bravo, Probiotic, Rifaximin, Ruscio, Salsa, Salsa Recipes, Shrimp Burger, Systematic Review

LDN, Autoimmunity, and How SIBO Causes Symptoms Outside of the Gut with Dr. Leonard Weinstock

January 18, 2017 by Dr. Ruscio 20 Comments Category: Autoimmunity, Gut Health, Podcasts

LDN, Autoimmunity, and How SIBO Causes Symptoms Outside of the Gut with Dr. Leonard Weinstock

Today we speak with researcher and gastroenterologist Dr. Leonard Weinstock.  We cover how SIBO can be the underlying cause of non-digestive issues like skin conditions, pain, and others.  We also cover his research and recommendations regarding low dose naltrexone for autoimmune conditions. Dr. R's Fast Facts Extra-intestinal manifestations of SIBO include: Restless leg syndrome – … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Autoimmunity, Gut Health, Podcasts Tagged With: Autoimmune Condition, Bacteria, Bowels Syndrome, Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome, Food, Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lactulose, Ldn Low Dose Naltrexone, Low-dose Naltrexone, Medicine, Michael Ruscio, Pain Syndrome, Patients Experience, Rifaximin, Rtt, Sibo Treatment, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

How Long Should You Treat SIBO?

May 1, 2016 by Dr. Ruscio 156 Comments Category: Gut Health, Videos

How Long Should You Treat SIBO?

SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is a common cause of gas, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. It can be treated with antibiotics, herbal antimicrobials, or a liquid elemental diet. The SIBO antibiotic is often given for two weeks. However, a recent study has shown this may not be the ideal approach for most patients and that one’s SIBO lab values can help determine the ideal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gut Health, Videos Tagged With: Bloating, Gut Health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Rifaximin, Sibo Breath Test, Sibo Test, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, Treat Sibo

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