Today I answer a listener question regarding what causes recurring SIBO and tips for if this is you. The good news here is if you understand some key fundamentals you can overcome recurring SIBO and digestive symptoms. Dr. R's Fast Facts Identify if This is Actually SIBO A flare of digestive symptoms does not mean that you have SIBO. A flare of digestive symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean anything’s wrong or broken. Even if you have a flare of digestive symptoms that correlates … [Read more...]
Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance Increase the Risk of SIBO
A systematic review (high level scientific evidence) recently found those with celiac may be at increased risk for SIBO. This SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) might be the reason why some people don’t feel better after a gluten free diet. Fortunately there are some simple steps you can take to feel better if this is you. Dr. R's Fast Facts Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and celiac disease: A systematic review with pooled-data analysis The pooled mean prevalence of SIBO … [Read more...]
Is SIBO a Real Condition?
SIBO stands for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth and essentially means someone has too much bacteria in their small intestine. This may cause the symptoms associated with IBS (such as abdominal pain, diarrhea and/or constipation and bloating), food sensitivities, and even things like skin breakouts, fatigue and depression. SIBO can be tested via a simple breath test. Recently this concept has been criticized and some have suggested that SIBO is not a real condition. In light of this I … [Read more...]
SIBO Tips; Low FODMAP Diet and Not Responding to SIBO Treatments – Audience Questions.
Let’s discuss two audience questions regarding SIBO tips. Specifically, if a low FODMAP can diagnose SIBO and what to do when you are not responding to SIBO treatments. Dr. R's Fast Facts Audience Question 1: If a low-FODMAP diet could be used somewhat diagnostically for SIBO, for example, they complain of bloating when eating certain foods and they go on a low fodmap diet and all of their symptoms resolve, is there anything else that could mean? I understand you would want to know if it … [Read more...]
Toxins & Detoxification – Mind Blowing Information with Dr. Bryan Walsh
Dr. Bryan Walsh seriously impressed me in today’s conversation on detoxification. Long story short, you might be wasting your money with detox testing and treatment. Fortunately, you can reduce toxins in your body with a very simple and effective protocol. This is a must-listen episode. Dr. R's Fast Facts Background on Dr. Walsh Naturopathic physician Research on detoxification began with curiosity about Phase III detoxification We need to make some serious updates regarding … [Read more...]
SIBO and Thyroid Q&A with Nathan Rose
I recently spoke at the International Congress on Natural Medicine in Hunter Valley, Australia. There were lots of questions from the audience on gut and thyroid, which I did not have time to answer. Today, I answer these questions with Nathan Rose, an organizer from the conference. I think you will enjoy these questions, which get to the bottom line regarding what to do for improving gut and thyroid health. Dr. R's Fast Facts When using natural antimicrobials, is it necessary to do … [Read more...]
Organic Acid Testing for Gut Dysbiosis and Beyond, with Dr. Jeff Moss
Organic acid testing is very popular in some functional medicine circles. I am open to it, but have had some reservations. Dr. Jeff Moss comes on the podcast today to discuss organic acid testing and provides some very important insights that satisfy my reservations and some key insights regarding how and when to use this test. Dr. R's Fast Facts What are OA (organic acids)? OA are metabolites of amino acids Big picture thoughts on OAT (organic acid testing) Interpreting … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #100
If you need help using this information to become healthier, click here. To be notified when my print book becomes available & get a free gut health eBook, click here. If you are a healthcare provider looking to sharpen your clinical skills, click here. In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed autoimmunity and exposure to animals and dirt. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Allison Siebecker and discussed SIBO breath testing.. Dr. Ruscio's Weekly … [Read more...]
SIBO Breath Testing – Review of the North American Consensus with Dr. Allison Siebecker
SIBO breath testing can be an incredibly valuable tool for those suffering with gas, bloating, abdominal pain, loose stools, and/or constipation. However, there is debate on what the best test is and how to interpret the test results. Today Dr. Allison Siebecker and I discuss the new North American Consensus statement regarding SIBO breath testing. We also discuss an upcoming SIBO summit Dr. Siebecker is organizing. Dr. R's Fast Facts For a detailed write-up on this topic, please see … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #96
If you need help using this information to become healthier, click here In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed sun exposure and cancer. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Dr. David Perlmutter, and discussed the gut-brain connection. Dr. Ruscio's Weekly Tip In this week's tip, we discussed the connection between cancer and sun exposure. Latest Research Advanced lipid profiles are better for assessing cardiovascular risk in hypothyroid patients. The … [Read more...]