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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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Candida diets are incredibly restrictive and remov Candida diets are incredibly restrictive and remove alot of fiber rich, nutrient dense foods. When your diet is limited in this way, it can start to deplete levels of good microbes that keep candida in check!⁠ ⁠ You may be digging yourself in a much bigger hole trying to avoid all sugars and carbs. You need carbs to balance hormones, to balance blood sugar, prevent nutrient deficiency, to fuel the immune system and to restore balance in your microbiome. ⁠ ⁠ It is best to turn your focus to fostering a healthy microbiome to crowd out an overabundance of yeast. Yes, sometimes antifungals are helpful too, but more often then not, just feeding your good microbes can do wonders to restore balance in a gut that has too much yeast. ⁠ ⁠ Check out the last couple episodes of the IBS Freedom podcast where we do deep dives into Candida! ⁠ ⁠ #sibo #ibs #guthealth #digestivehealth #candidadiet #candida #SIFO #sibodiet #lowfodmap #lowfodmapdiet #microbiome
We just released a new IBS Freedom podcast episode We just released a new IBS Freedom podcast episode all about Candida! Check out where ever you listen to podcasts! There are so many myths in the Candida space but probably the biggest one is that you can starve Candida. I have never seen this work out well for my clients (and most of this time it leads to more issues) What has helped your Candida? Please leave a comment below! #sibo #ibs #candida #candidadiet #sibodiet #lowfodmap #guthealth #microbiome #digestivehealth
Histamine issues can be aggravated by one nasty gu Histamine issues can be aggravated by one nasty gut bug called klebsiella aerogenes!! This bug has been shown to produce tons of histamine and leads to more visceral hypersensitivity! The key to reducing this nasty proteobacteria is to reduce the pH aka do interventions to acidity the colon. There are different ways to do this but this is the key! What are your favorite histamine hacks!? Stay tuned for an upcoming histamine podcast episode!! #sibo #ibs #guthealth #sibodiet #ibsdiet #lowhistamine #lowhistaminediet #histamineintolerance #digestivehealth #lowfodmap
Restriction prevents gut repair! Having worked wit Restriction prevents gut repair! Having worked with SIBO and IBS clients exclusively for 5 years has made this point so so clear. Shifting your mindset not only can help you overcome food fears but can also help you make so much progress. Helping my clients nourish their bodies and build diversity back in is the absolute BEST thing ever. It’s not always easy to shift your mind away from restricting but try to take some baby steps in the right direction with some food intros. You can do this!! #sibo #ibs #guthealth #digestivehealth #sibodiet #lowfodmap #lowfodmapdiet #leakygut #microbiome
Almost all my clients have been to multiple practi Almost all my clients have been to multiple practitioners before coming to see me. Many have seen both conventional and functional providers. But, VERY rarely are my clients covering these fundamental bases when they come to work with me. ⁠ ⁠ Most clients are so caught up in the weeds--they think its CANDIDA or a PARASITE that needs to be addressed before they feel better. Or they think that they need to address there hormones with supplements etc. ⁠ ⁠ But, if you fail to cover these key bases, even if you did have some candida or hormone problem, it will become virtually impossible to address. You need a healthy and resilient body to have a healthy/happy gut. ⁠ ⁠ Not to mention many of the popular diets for candida and SIBO make your body much less resilient. ⁠ ⁠ Sometimes just simply focusing on the building resiliency with a nourishing (not restrictive) diet and a balanced lifestyle--you can see drastic changes in your gut. These are often not immediate--they can take 3-6 months to play out, but they are so imperative to progress. ⁠ ⁠ These bases don't have to be perfect either--they just have to be covered most of the time. ⁠ ⁠ What base do you want to work on in the next 3-6 months? Leave a comment below. ⁠ ⁠ #sibo #ibs #guthealth #sibodiet #ibsdiet #digestivehealth ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠
Visceral Hypersensitivity or "gut pain" is a hallm Visceral Hypersensitivity or "gut pain" is a hallmark of IBS and SIBO. If you have not checked out the recent episode of the IBS Freedom podcast that we did deep diving on this topic--definitely check it out!! ⁠ ⁠ Pain begets pain so the more time and energy you focus on your gut pain--the more you are going to experience the pain. So, one of the biggest strategies that could help you with pain is to continue living your life despite the pain you have. Continue pursuing goals, passions, relationships. ⁠ ⁠ Activities that help the brain-gut action function more optimally will also help with gut pain. Activities like hypnotherapy, meditation, yoga , acupuncture could help. ⁠ ⁠ Addressing your mental health can also be very important. Trauma work can be particularly helpful in reducing gut pain. ⁠ ⁠ What strategies help with your gut pain? ⁠
No one talks about this factor for the vagus nerve No one talks about this factor for the vagus nerve but it is the most important one! If you are disconnected from the people, places, activities, things that bring you joy—your nervous system will not be happy! Please let me know your thoughts in the comments! #sibo #ibs #ibsdiet #sibodiet #guthealth #digestivehealth
Letting your family and friends in about your gut Letting your family and friends in about your gut journey can be easier said than done. I know I struggled at times to express to my family how they could help me in my gut journey. ⁠ ⁠ I discuss my own journey in episode #116 of the IBS Freedom podcast. Looking back, I often was defensive with my family/friends when they would try to help. ⁠ ⁠ I wish I would have done some things differently as I think it would have made my gut journey much smoother. ⁠ ⁠ I think the biggest tip of advice I could give was tell your loved ones how they can help! They can not read your mind. ⁠ ⁠ They truly want to help but often don't understand how. ⁠ ⁠ #guthealth #ibs #sibo #leakygut #candida #microbiome #digestivehealth #ibsdiet #lowfodmapdiet #lowfodmap
Reintroducing foods when you have not eaten them i Reintroducing foods when you have not eaten them in awhile can be scary. But, I see so many clients thrive when they face their fears and add foods back in. Food is not the enemy of your gut. Diversifying your diet can actually be incredibly healing with the right support. ⁠ ⁠ With the right support, you can add in more foods too. Sometimes you have to work on gut breakdowns in motility and digestion to increase tolerance. Other people may just need to help their microbiomes familiarize with foods they may not have eaten in years. ⁠ ⁠ What are some foods you would love to add back into your diet? ⁠ ⁠ #sibo #ibs #lowfodmapdiet #lowfodmap #SIBOdiet #ibsdiet #guthealth #digestivehealth
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