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7 Step Process To Beating SIBO

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 Amy Hollenkamp0 Comments

Hello SIBO friends–I know I have been less prolific in my blogging lately, but I wanted to share an instagram live video that I did discussing my 7 Step SIBO Process. Please see video of post below! Here is a visual overview of the 7 Step Process that I use with my clients and serves as the roadmap for my SIBO Root Cause Repair Program:

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This is a repost from a blue moon ago but it’s s This is a repost from a blue moon ago but it’s so important that you learn from my mistakes! When I had SIBO, I made so many mistakes. Here’s my list of the biggest mistakes Undereating overall calories kept me locked in fight or flight. I wasn’t nourished and couldn’t heal Undereating carbs wrecked my hormone and gut function. I lost lots of gut diversity and depleted my good microbes Focusing too much on clearing lead to me killing too much bacteria. I was in kill mode and failed to see the need to rebuild my microbiome Not addressing my root causes led to recurrent gut issues. I couldn’t make long term progress. I just spun my wheels Relying too much on supplements led me away from key lifestyle habits that were crucial for my gut recovery like movement, sleep and meditation. I was always trying to supplement my way to better health Forgetting to live my life left me feeling dull and depressed. My life revolved around SIBO and being “sick”. It wasn’t until I reengaged in some fun and pleasure did I start making progress I don’t want you to make the same mistakes that I did! Unfortunately, I see so many SIBO sufferers that are stuck making these mistakes. If you feel that you are making these mistakes, there is a better way What is your biggest SIBO mistake? #sibo #guthealth #sibodiet #ibs
I had to repost because of a spelling error that w I had to repost because of a spelling error that was driving me nuts lol! In case you missed it in my stories, I am hiring a virtual assistant! I am looking for detail-oriented individual who is passionate about gut health Main tasks would include—creating content, organizing email content/campaigns, helping with various admin tasks and assisting with side protects Hours starting out would be around 10-15 a week but could increase in the near future. Opportunities for growth as my practice expands too Please send me a message with your email and I can send you more info plus application. I look forward to hearing from you and please post any questions below in the comments
When it comes to gut repair, sometimes we can get When it comes to gut repair, sometimes we can get caught up in diet change and fancy protocols that we totally forget about our hobbies and passions! But, forgetting about the activities we love—actually can hinder gut repair Pleasure is fuel for our rest and digest nervous system. We need to feel pleasure and joy on a regular basis to promote digestion and motility The biggest aspect of my gut journey that held me back was failing to find time for pleasure. I was so immersed in solving my SIBO puzzle that I stopped living my life Doing activities you love should be a priority to keep your gut running smoothly. Try to find pleasure at least 1x a day. Blocking time out of your schedule can prioritize pleasure What are the hobbies that you love doing to keep your gut running smoothly? #sibo #guthealth #ibs #digestivehealth
Bifidobacteria are a cornerstone microbes in a hea Bifidobacteria are a cornerstone microbes in a healthy gut. They do important jobs for you! These bugs have been shown to be low in those with IBS What has been shown to decrease these bugs…the low FODMAP diet! That is why it’s super important to try and reincorporate FODMAPs back into the diet What are your favorite bifido boosting foods? #sibo #sibodiet #guthealth #microbiome #digestivehealth
Thiamine or Vitamin B1 is essential for optimal ne Thiamine or Vitamin B1 is essential for optimal nervous system function, which is crucial for preventing SIBO. You could even argue that a B1 deficiency could be a root cause of SIBO and gut dysfunction in general Digestion is an autonomic process. Meaning that our brain and nerves automatically are activated when we need to digest food. But, this automation requires thiamine Digestion shuts down when you don’t get enough thiamine. Low thiamine will decrease motility, HCL, enzymes and bile flow which will increase your risk of SIBO What can make thiamine status even worse is a restrictive SIBO diet that typically cuts many sources of thiamine out of the diet It is crucial if you have SIBO, to get enough thiamine from your diet or to supplement accordingly! Americans get most of their thiamine from fortified processed grains. But, some other great options are legumes, pork, salmon, flax seeds, peas, brown rice, oats, asparagus and acorn squash If your diet isn’t rich in these foods, I would consider supplementing or actively increasing thiamine intake Need help ensuring that your diet is properly nourishing your body? Want to avoid nutrient deficiencies? Check out the link in my bio to learn how I can help #sibo #guthealth #ibs #digestivehealth #digestion #sibodiet #ibsdiet #lowfodmap
Out here trying to myth bust! As more evidence com Out here trying to myth bust! As more evidence comes out—the idea that you can starve SIBO by avoiding fibers is not supported by research In fact, going low carb and avoiding fibers actually may lead to higher levels of Proteobacteria This is not to say that if you don’t tolerate some FODMAP foods that you should keep eating them But if you tolerate FODMAPs, don’t avoid them. FODMAPs and prebiotics can help feed good bugs that prevent bugs like Proteobacteria from growing #sibo #guthealth #ibs #sibodiet #lowfodmap #lowfodmapdiet
As I posted yesterday—nutrition and not restrict As I posted yesterday—nutrition and not restrictions matter when it comes to gut function and repair! So many of my clients come to me with multiple and often severe nutrient deficiencies—because they have restricted many foods for a too long I wanted to share some of the most common deficiencies that I see when working with my gut clients. And I also wanted to share how these nutrients are essential to gut health When you restrict more foods—you have more risk of becoming deficient in nutrients that are crucial for gut function! That is why I always try to keep my clients diets as broad as possible and I avoid unnecessary restrictions #sibo #ibs #sibodiet #lowfodmap #lowfodmapdiet #guthealth
The SIBO world needs to abandon the idea that rest The SIBO world needs to abandon the idea that restriction is required for gut repair! While restrictions may reduce symptoms for a short period of time, they can also lead to a more fragile dysfunctional gut in the long term When the goal is to restrict a bunch of foods—nutrition takes a back seat. And it is IMPOSSIBLE to repair your gut if you are deficient in micro and macro nutrients By the time most of my clients find me—they are undernourished and sometimes severely. I want to prevent you from losing sight of nutrition on your journey Nutrition should be first priority. Restrictions can be a secondary tool for symptom management but should not be sole focus, because restrictions don’t inherently repair your gut Honestly—the opposite is true, to build a resilient and healthy gut, you need a diverse diet. To repair your gut, you need to add different foods and avoid subtracting food you don’t need to—because both your nutrition and microbiome will suffer #sibo #sibodiet #lowfodmap #lowfodmapdiet #leakygut #microbiome #guthealth
YOU are the best judge of what foods works best fo YOU are the best judge of what foods works best for your body!! Yes and No lists remove and include foods without considering your individual triggers So much of the work I do with my clients is to help them build trust in their bodies again. 95% of the clients I work with are restricting way more foods than they need to Listening to your body and building trust takes time. But, it is such an empowering process and helps to progress your gut repair #sibo #sibodiet #lowfodmap #ibs #microbiome #guthealth
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