For those who have been following my health journey since the beginning, you know that hydrogen sulfide SIBO has always been something on my radar. For a period of time, I suffered from intolerance to sulfur/thiol foods. Luckily, this eventually went away when I was introduced to the high-potency probiotic VSL#3 (one of the few probiotic…
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Meet Dietitian Emily: Fun Without FODMAPs
I am constantly on the prowl for new recipes to try for my clients and myself. Trying new recipes is kind of like going to cooking classes…except a whole lot cheaper! You get inspiration and see the way that others do things. It’s learning at its finest. When I came across the blog of Dietitian…
5 SIBO-Friendly Snack Suggestions
Snacks and SIBO are a tricky combination. So I thought it might be helpful to share this post with my ideas for 5 SIBO-friendly snacks to provide some inspiration. While not all of these snacks will necessarily work for everyone with SIBO, I hope this list provides a good starting place for those struggling to find…
Can Exercise Improve Motility & Constipation?
Have you ever noticed the urge to have a bowel movement after you have just gone on a long walk? Or perhaps you have noticed your digestive motility seems more regular when you have been getting more exercise? Well there’s actually some research behind this. Let’s explore! My curiosity regarding this topic stems partially from this…
2016 Holiday Wellness Gift Guide
Looking for holiday gifts to make your loved ones happy and healthy? Look no further! I have compiled some of my favorites to keep your shopping season simple. And they are all super practical! (Time-sensitive Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals/coupon codes included) Beauty Products When I started learning about the toxins in common cosmetics,…
20 Key Takeaways- Global Outreach Symposium on IBS & SIBO 2016
I compiled the following key takeaways from watching the 2nd Global Outreach Symposium on IBS and SIBO. It was a conference organized by Dr. Mark Pimentel and colleagues at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. There were some fascinating new concepts presented that may help some of you suffering from IBS and SIBO. Please leave…
Common Nutritional Deficiencies on a SIBO Diet (Part 2)
In part 1 of this article, I discussed micronutrient (vitamin/mineral) deficiencies that I commonly see when individuals follow a strict SIBO diet. In part 2, I will focus on macronutrient (calorie/carbohydrate) deficiencies. Side note for the detail oriented: I included fiber in part 1 of this article, but it is actually a macronutrient. I find that individuals following restrictive diets are…
Common Nutritional Deficiencies on a SIBO Diet (Part 1)
This weekend I led a workshop to discuss meal planning strategies and nutritional deficiencies for those following a SIBO diet. I focused on the dietary deficiencies that I commonly see when trying to prepare nutritionally balanced meal plans following the SIBO Specific Food Guide. This dietary approach created by Dr. Allison Siebecker combines the low FODMAP…
20 Quick Takeaways- SIBO Symposium 2016
Although some of these takeaways are not new information for seasoned SIBO folks, I believe they are important reminders (such as #s 1-7). For those who are newer to SIBO, some of the terms used may seem like a foreign language. I encourage any and all questions in the comment section. There is no such thing…
SIBO Debate Recap: Cause or Consequence?
Tonight I attended the much-anticipated debate between two well-respected NCNM physicians and professors: Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis and Dr. Paul Kalnins. They dueled out the following question: SIBO- cause or consequence? In the end, it seemed as if they shared more similarities than differences in regard to the way in which SIBO should be approached. SIBO Debate Recap:…
