With Probiotics & Intestinal Support Formula via Healthy Gut Healthy You: Valerie’s Story Valerie was diagnosed with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), and her doctors said it was forever. She felt discouraged but kept looking. After trying a few unsuccessful protocols, she discovered Healthy Gut, Healthy You and followed the steps. She noticed digestive improvements after taking … [Read more...]
From Diarrhea and Amenorrhea to Symptom-Free and Pregnant in Just Over 6 Months
A Gut Health Case Study Treating SIBO, Support of Female Hormones Also Healed Low T3 In many cases, thyroid symptoms are the “smoke” and the “fire” is in the gut. In today’s episode, you’ll hear a case study of a patient who had low T3 along with digestive and hormonal symptoms like diarrhea, gas, rashes, and missing periods. After she received natural treatment for her gut health and hormonal … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #213
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...]
A New IBS and SIBO Treatment for Tough Cases
A Research-Backed Form of Immunoglobulins My recommended first line of treatment for IBS and SIBO is a change in diet, potentially followed by probiotics, and then other steps I discuss in my gut health protocol in my book Healthy Gut, Healthy You. But what if you’ve followed these steps and are still facing health challenges? A new option to consider is immunoglobulins, which can help to restore … [Read more...]
Answers on SIBO, Elemental Diet, Thyroid & More
Listener Questions – Elemental Diet for Ulcers, Keto Diet and Thyroid Disease, Red Light Therapy for the Gut Today we will cover listener questions, including… Elemental Heal for Ulcers Inulin Intolerance Keto Diet and Thyroid H. Pylori False Positives Red Light Therapy for The Gut Biofilms and the Elemental Diet Episode Intro Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hey everyone, welcome … [Read more...]
New IBS Test with IBS & SIBO Researcher Dr. Mark Pimentel
An important contributing factor to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a food poisoning incident (and subsequent antibodies to a toxin called cytolethal distending toxin B, or CdtB). CdtB looks like a protein made by the body and can trigger autoimmunity that disrupts motility in the intestines. Dr. Mark Pimentel and his colleagues developed a blood … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #192
In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed whether probiotics cause SIBO. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Sean Bennet and discussed testing to predict response to a low FODMAP diet. 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 … [Read more...]
Do Probiotics Cause SIBO?
A handful of studies looking at the effects of probiotics may be taken out of context. One study on Align probiotic (a Bifidobacterium infantis strain) showed that a few healthy people who took it for several weeks tested positive for methane on a SIBO lactulose breath test. No significant change in symptoms was noted, most likely indicating only that the probiotics had built up transiently in … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #187
In Case You Missed It On Monday, we answered some listener questions on the misdiagnosis of hypothyroidism + probiotics for SIBO. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Ilana Gurevich and discussed parasites and your gut issues. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book. Healthcare … [Read more...]
Parasites and Your Gut Issues: What To Know
Parasites were once a trendy topic to discuss in gut health, now small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a buzzword. Both still play a real role and should be considered if you are struggling with dysbiosis, inflammation, or other chronic conditions. Parasites may fuel changes in the microbiome, but can also take advantage of an already compromised gut. Holistic solutions and supporting … [Read more...]