Today I am sharing my story of overcoming chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). I don’t have a magic pill or formula, but what I do have is my story. And a message of hope. My message is for anyone and everyone who feels they will suffer from their illness forever. I will not tell you recovery…
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Changes Are Coming!
If you have been following along in my Instagram stories over the past few days, you know that I have been scoping out all the gluten-free, dairy-free eats in Austin, Texas.
FMT in The Bahamas (Part III): Did it Work?
In case you missed it, I traveled to the Bahamas back in May of this year (3 months ago) to undergo fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). You can read previous posts to learn all about why I decided to go and my tips and accommodations for success. Did it work? I know you want to know this….
10 Quick Takeaways- NUNM SIBO Symposium 2018
For the past several years, I have attended the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) SIBO Symposium in Portland, Oregon (that’s where I live!). Each year, I make a point to write a post highlighting some of my key takeaways from the conference. Here are posts from previous years: 15 Quick Takeaways- NUNM SIBO Symposium…
FMT in the Bahamas (Part II): Tips & Accommodations for Success
As you may know if you follow my blog or Instagram (@sibowithhope), one month ago (May 2018) I traveled to the Bahamas for a procedure called Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT). You can read all about what it is and why I went in Part I of this series. I am sure many of you want…
FMT In The Bahamas (Part I): Why Am I Here?
Those of you who receive my newsletter or watch my instagram stories likely know that I am in Nassau, Bahamas for two weeks to undergo an experimental procedure called fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). In a series of posts, I will be sharing about my experience and making recommendations to help those of you who decide…
5 High FODMAP Foods You May Be “Mistakenly” Eating On Your SIBO Diet
Navigating SIBO and diet can feel overwhelming and confusing. I know because I have been there. If you search for SIBO recipes on the Internet, you may discover many contradictions. The contradictory dietary protocols make it difficult to find recipes most effective for minimizing symptoms. There’s Dr. Siebecker’s SIBO Specific Food Guide (SSFG), Dr. Jacobi’s…
Akkermansia Muciniphila: An Important Microbe in Gut Disorders?
Is it just me or have you also been hearing more about Akkermansia muciniphila recently? I suspect that the increased chatter about this microorganism has something to do with the emergence and expansion of direct-to-consumer gut microbiome testing companies such as Ubiome. More specifically, I have encountered several individuals with IBS and/or SIBO whose Ubiome…
10 Summer SIBO Healthy Potluck Recipes (Low FODMAP, GF, DF)
Summer isn’t over yet! If you are wondering what to bring to a labor day weekend potluck that’s easy on the tummy, I’ve got lots of ideas for you! If you struggle with food sensitivities, it can be really nice to know that there will be something you will be able to eat in social…
SIBO “Supplement” Spotlight: EnteraGam
Have you heard of EnteraGam? It’s a medical food designed for the management of IBS-D. But it could also potentially work for some people with IBS-C and SIBO. Or at least that’s what I have seen. Let me explain… Personal Experience I first heard about EnteraGam when I was working as an assistant to a doctor…
