In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed a new IBS and SIBO treatment for tough cases. On Wednesday, we spoke with Nalini Chilkov and discussed cancer-fighting foods, supplements, and lifestyle. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book. Healthcare providers looking to sharpen their clinical … [Read more...]
Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO, Testing & Treatment
Practical Steps to Consider, with Dr. Allison Siebecker and Gary Stapleton There is a third type of SIBO (besides hydrogen and methane-based SIBO) that currently does not have a test available: hydrogen sulfide SIBO. In fact, it can sometimes look like a flat line on a lactulose or glucose SIBO test. What can patients and clinicians do with the resources available? Guests Dr. Allison Siebecker, … [Read more...]
Why Everything You Know About SIBO Could Be Wrong
New Insights Into the Causes of SIBO from Jejunum Research, with Clinician and Researcher Dr. Richard McCallum One theory of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is that it’s caused by bacteria in the colon moving up. A new study on one section of the small intestine, the jejunum, challenges that concept. The study—which used a new technique called polymerized chain reaction (PCR) to look … [Read more...]
“Is SIBO real?” An Evidence Based Response and Conversation with Shivan Sarna and Dr. Allison Siebecker
I wanted to share with you today an interview that was performed between Shivan Sarna, Dr. Allison Siebecker, and myself regarding the article I wrote a few weeks ago entitled “Is Sibo a Real Condition?” This was my response to a number criticisms of SIBO as a condition and whether or not there is efficacy regarding SIBO testing, SIBO treatment and whether or not SIBO is a real condition or is … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #134
Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book. Healthcare providers looking to sharpen their clinical skills, check out the Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter. In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed audience questions regarding the low FODMAP diet and not responding to SIBO … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
Health News Review – Updates Regarding SIBO, Vitamin D, Thyroid Autoimmunity, Probiotics, Gluten-Free Diets, Ulcerative Colitis, Autoimmunity, Heart Disease, and Leaky Gut
Today I would like to try something a little different. This podcast will contain a brief summary of the most important research that has been published over the last few weeks. We will cover some important updates regarding SIBO, vitamin D, thyroid autoimmunity, probiotics, gluten-free diets, ulcerative colitis, autoimmunity, heart disease, and leaky gut. Dr. R's Fast Facts Today we will … [Read more...]
SIBO, LDN, and Non-Digestive Symptoms
Could your non-digestive symptoms be caused by an underlying gut infection? SIBO has become a popular topic of discussion over the past couple of years. We’re realizing that the majority of IBS cases have SIBO as the underlying cause. While we typically address the digestive symptoms of SIBO, there are also non-digestive issues, such as restless leg syndrome, pelvic pain syndrome, and rosacea that … [Read more...]
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...]