One of the most challenging aspects of following a strict SIBO-friendly diet is finding foods that you do not have to make for yourself. Convenience foods are necessary when you do not make enough food or things just do not go as planned. The first several months (and even beyond), it can be really challenging…
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Ileocecal valve – revisited
My first ileocecal valve manipulation was two weeks ago and it was a small miracle. I noticed a significant decrease in tenderness and fluidy noises in my right abdominal quadrant. Dr. Siebecker lists “correcting ileocecal valve syndrome” as one of the strategies for preventing SIBO relapse. Check out the article below to learn about the…
A Similar Sulfur Story
I came across an article today from an individual who not only had success from molybdenum and avoiding sulfur foods, but also found that it benefitted his IBS. He even had an incident of suspected appendicitis that turned up with nothing JUST LIKE ME! Journal of Personal Science: Molybdenum and Avoiding Sulfur Helped My IBS.
The Delicate Carbohydrate Balance with SIBO
Carbohydrates are the most frustrating and confusing part of the SIBO healing process. Bacteria in the small intestine LOVE carbohydrates and they express their love by leaving you bloated, gassy, experiencing abdominal pain, and with all the other lovely gastrointestinal symptoms. Here is the confusing part: bacteria do not love all carbohydrates equally. See Low…
Hydrogen Sulfide Gas
As I prepare for the beginning of fall classes, I reflect upon how grateful I am to have had the last six weeks to really focus on my health and scour the internet and books for insight into my condition. I have been doing so much research and feel like I have made substantial headway…
Symptom Timeline
I have compiled a timeline of events and symptoms that I believe are related to my SIBO. My hope is that by sharing my experiences, people will be able to find similarities to their stories and add to the wealth of knowledge about a condition that is really just beginning to be understood. Also, I hope…
Is “silent” autoimmunity causing your mysterious symptoms?
Healing path acupuncture always seems to have blog posts that resonate with what I have been going through or thinking about. I would highly recommend following their blog! Here is a particularly wonderful post about autoimmune conditions, their frightening prevalence in our society, and why you should really listen to your body’s warning signs to…
Did I find a missing piece to my puzzle?
My health puzzle is the one I am referring to and green beans may be a missing piece. About a month ago, I enlisted the help of a nutritionist to add to the network of medical professionals who are currently helping me heal from SIBO. While on a phone call with her this week, I mentioned…
Great webinar about digestive health
Here is the link to a great webinar that I watched today about digestive health. It features Aglaee Jacobs and Kelly from A Girl Worth Saving. Aglaee is the author of Digestive Health With Real Food (the elimination diet in this book is what I have found to be the most helpful for relief of my digestive symptoms)….
Breakdown of Diagnoses
There is no doubt in my mind that SIBO is at the root of my current health crisis. This blog post will break down the different conditions that I am suffering from to try to make sense of it for both myself and others. I am hoping that anyone who has had similar experiences can…
