SIBO, leaky gut, IBS, microbiome health, and digestive disorders
Colon hydrotherapy uses warm filtered water to flush waste from the large intestine. Here’s what the procedure involves, what the proposed benefits are, what the research says, and who should think twice before booking a session.
A comprehensive guide to SIBO — hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide types, breath testing, antibiotic and herbal treatments, diet strategies, root causes, and prevention.
Repairing a leaky gut starts with what you eat. Here’s the evidence on which foods restore barrier integrity, which ones damage it, and a practical framework for gut healing.
At a Glance Triggers: Stress, specific foods, hormonal changes, poor sleep, illness, and antibiotic use Immediate relief: Peppermint oil, heat, gentle movement, low-FODMAP foods, hydration Medications for acute flares: Loperamide (diarrhea-predominant), laxatives (constipation-predominant), antispasmodics, simethicone When to seek urgent care: Blood in stool, fever, severe weight loss, symptoms waking you from sleep Prevention: Identify triggers,…
At a Glance Low dose naltrexone (LDN) uses 1.5 to 4.5 mg nightly, far below the 50 mg dose used for addiction treatment, to modulate the immune system rather than block opioid receptors. Jill Smith’s 2011 pilot RCT at Penn State showed 88% clinical response and 33% remission in pediatric Crohn’s using 0.1 mg/kg LDN….
The SIBO breath test is the most common non-invasive method for diagnosing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Learn how lactulose and glucose tests work, what positive thresholds mean, how to prepare, and when at-home testing makes sense.
At a Glance Type: Autoimmune disease triggered by gluten ingestion in genetically predisposed individuals Prevalence: Affects about 1 in 100 people worldwide, but up to 80% remain undiagnosed Genetic requirement: Must carry HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8 genes (necessary but not sufficient for disease) Target organ: Small intestine, specifically the villi that absorb nutrients Only treatment: Strict…
Rifaximin is the gold standard antibiotic for SIBO, but treatment protocols differ based on whether you have hydrogen, methane, or hydrogen sulfide overgrowth. Here’s how each antibiotic works, what the success rates look like, and when retreatment is needed.
Up to 60% of IBS patients have anxiety or depression. The gut-brain axis explains why, and treating both systems together produces the best outcomes.
At a Glance The connection: Multiple studies show fibromyalgia patients have significantly altered gut microbiome compositions compared to healthy controls Key pathways: Gut dysbiosis, intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”), systemic inflammation, and altered neurotransmitter production SIBO link: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is more common in fibromyalgia patients, with some studies showing symptom improvement after SIBO treatment…