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About SIBO

Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition that is believed to contribute to the symptoms experienced by many individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and a variety of other chronic illnesses.  The name “small intestine bacterial overgrowth” is an accurate description of the process that is occurring inside the body- there is an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine.

But aren’t we supposed to have lots of bacteria in our intestines? The answer is yes!  But where we want them located is another story.

The large intestine is home to billions of beneficial bacteria, yeast, and other microorganisms.  These critters play an important role in educating the immune system, regulating metabolism, and determining the overall state of our health.  When the balance of organisms is disrupted by modern influences such as antibiotics, processed food, chronic stress, and other toxins, we become predisposed to poor health.

The small intestine is where we want to absorb nutrients from our food.  But when the quantity of bacteria goes haywire, it causes excessive fermentation of food, resulting in inflammation and the malabsorption of nutrients.  The result is unpleasant, uncomfortable, embarrassing, and damaging symptoms that severely reduce the quality of life for individuals with this condition.

Luckily, the symptoms of SIBO do not have to be forever.  Dietary, herbal, and pharmaceutical remedies along with lifestyle modifications can result in dramatic symptomatic improvement that leave people feeling healthier than they have ever felt before.  The journey isn’t easy, but it is certainly rewarding!  To begin (or continue) your journey toward a SIBO-free life, check out the resources on this site and browse our services to determine how we can help support your wellness.

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I feel so grateful to have this incredibly patient, funny, smart, and caring man in my life. 

Since this account is all about having hope in your struggles with “chronic” illness, I want to share part of my personal journey with you. In my early to mid 20s, I was trying to date while suffering from severe food intolerances and chronic digestive, skin, and other health issues. It felt incredibly frustrating and discouraging at times because I encountered people who looked down upon me as a future partner because of my health issues. 

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I knew he was a keeper when I developed my first UTI of our relationship (I was SUPER prone to them). While I rested and tried to recover naturally, he sat in a spot where he could see me and kept glancing over to check on me between cracking open each cashew. And after that, he wanted to learn everything he could to make sure he never contributed to me getting one again. Good news: I haven’t needed a course of antibiotics since then!

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NEW RECIPE: WILD BLUEBERRY BEET SMOOTHIE! Recently NEW RECIPE: WILD BLUEBERRY BEET SMOOTHIE! Recently I had a major craving for @JouleCraftedNutrition‘s Fair Shake Smoothie. The problem? I now live 2,000 miles away from this very special restaurant. So to try to solve this problem without getting on an airplane, I got to work in the kitchen (and got some help from Joule- they were so kind)! The result? A DELICIOUS homemade version that is loaded with antioxidants and is made with easy to find ingredients: beets, blueberries, spinach, avocado, lime, ginger, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, and water. It's tangy, gingery, subtly sweet, and super refreshing! Optionally, collagen can be added for a protein boost and moringa if your digestion needs an extra push along ;) Even without the moringa, the beets and ginger are perfect for kickstarting digestion! I like to enjoy this smoothie as a snack, for supplementing a meal when I need veggies without much effort, or as a light meal when I need to get out the door early but am not hungry. Recipe is on my website (there’s a clickable link in my bio) #glutenfree #dairyfree #soyfree #antioxidants #beets #blueberries
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Welcome! I'm Riley- master's degree trained nutritionist. Dedicated to helping you overcome digestive (IBS/SIBO/SIFO) & related issues. Just like I have. I share flavorful, healthful, mostly low FODMAP recipes that go above & beyond- gluten-free, dairy-free (except butter/ghee), soy-free, & easy on the oats & eggs! Newer recipes are less likely to be low FODMAP as I continue to heal and expand my diet. I want to help you live a healthier & happier life. Read More…

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