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Did you know that Endo and SIBO are tightly linked

Did you know that Endo and SIBO are tightly linked? There are a number of reasons why, but I would say a big reason is adhesions

Adhesions are internal scars that restrict organs. They can create kinks for SIBO to thrive and grow

There are some strategies that can help with adhesions like visceral manipulation to help break up adhesions in the intestines

You would also want to focus on reducing inflammation and getting the gut in better shape to in order to prevent future adhesions

I’m still continuing to learn about this connection but I have definitely seen my fair share of SIBO clients with endo

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The migrating motor complex or MMC is offline in m

The migrating motor complex or MMC is offline in most SIBO cases. The MMC is what keeps the small intestines clean. It’s like a little broom that sweeps 🧹 the small intestines clean

Usually the MMC does its sweeping every 2 hours for a healthy individual but people with SIBO may only happen every 4 or 6 hours. These cleansing waves are deficient and leave your small intestines susceptible to an overgrowth

If you clear the SIBO, but don’t support the MMC, SIBO can easily reoccur. So if you have been stuck with chronic SIBO, you may need to give your MMC more love

Luckily, there are so many activities that you can do to boost Or support MMC! These are my favorite 9 strategies to work on with my clients

Need help with rebuilding your MMC? DM me to schedule a free 20 minute Discovery Call! #sibo #gutbrainconnection #gutbrainaxis #ibs

Big News!! I have been quietly working on this pod

Big News!! I have been quietly working on this podcast with another amazing gut health nerd, Dr. Nikki DiNezza. Today, you can listen to the first 5 episodes

This podcast was born out of our shared mission to help IBS sufferers stay educated and informed on the latest research and practical tips. We question many of the common gut health paradigms and we are having so much fun along the way

The podcast will be available on all the popular platforms in the next 24 hours. You can listen now via the link in my bio

Would love you to take a listen and feel free to send us any feedback! We are always looking for suggestions on topics to cover as well

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When you are clearing the SIBO, it is not uncommon

When you are clearing the SIBO, it is not uncommon to have flu like symptoms. These have been dubbed “die off” symptoms. They are suitably named as you can feel like absolute death while you endure them

When I had SIBO, my practitioner celebrated die off symptom. He would say “die off means that the herbs are working”. Many of my clients have done the same too. The attitude is so often to push through the pain of die off symptoms

But, I want to caution you from pushing through your die off. These symptoms indicate that your body is overwhelmed and not detoxing properly. You shouldn’t push through, but rather slow down and give your liver some love

The liver is responsible for getting rid of all the toxins being kicked up when we kill lots of bacteria at once. Usually those with chronic gut issues already have a overwhelmed liver. Throw in more toxins from clearing SIBO and your liver gets jammed up

If you have die off, you body is sending you a signal that you are going to hard. You may need to slow down your dose and support the liver. Pushing through could stress out your body #sibo #guthealth #ibs

Let’s talk nutrient deficiencies and SIBO! Unfor

Let’s talk nutrient deficiencies and SIBO! Unfortunately nutrient deficiencies are super common in the SIBO space due to dietary restrictions and poor absorption of the nutrients

When the focus is centered on removing foods, getting adequate nutrition gets lost in the sauce. If you do have to remove foods for a bit, it can be crucial to work closely with a practitioner to help you fill in any gaps in the diet

It also is important to remember that diet restrictions will not solve your SIBO. Diet restrictions can only help with symptom relief temporarily in most cases

Having gut imbalances can also make absorption much tougher. Imbalances can prevent proper fat and carb absorption. Certain bacteria can even steal your iron, B12 and thiamine

I wanted to provide just an overview of the main nutrient deficiencies that I see for reference! If you need help with conquering SIBO with maintaining optimal nutrition please check out the link in my bio #sibo #ibs #guthealth #digestivehealth #sibodiet #ibsdiet #lowfodmap #lowfodmapdiet

If you have SIBO, strengthening the migrating moto

If you have SIBO, strengthening the migrating motor complex (MMC) is pivotal to SIBO success! The migrating motor complex is a cleansing wave that sweeps the small intestine between meals. I usually like to physical think of a broom that keeps your small intestines tidy

SIBO has been linked to a deficiency in the MMC. If you can’t sweep things clean, it creates an environment ripe for SIBO

The good news is there are a lot of ways you can strengthen and support your MMC to help with symptoms and prevent relapse! One of my favorite strategies is to work on increasing bifidobacteria

Bifidobacteria have been shown to increase migrating motor complex activity! But, many SIBO diets like low FODMAP have been shown to decrease Bifidobacteria levels

Broadening diet and working on other gut repair strategies are key to raising bifido levels and increasing MMC activity

Need help with raising your bifido? Check out the link in my bio to see how I can help! #sibo #ibs #braingutconnection #gutbrainaxis #sibodiet #lowfodmap

This concept is so so important! You are unique wi

This concept is so so important! You are unique with different triggers, genetics, root causes and needs. It is absurd to think that their is only one right way to treat SIBO

There are lots of different ways to beat SIBO. What works for one person might not work for the next. It takes targeted experimentation based on the evidence of your case to figure out what works best

While I wish there was a clear cut one size fits all approach to SIBO, there simply is not. I would also be cautious of anyone that tells you they have a SIBO protocol that works for everyone

I love creating a plan with my clients that addresses their individual factors. I enjoy helping to guide them through systematic experimentation process to find what works for them

Sometimes we get the right mix of strategies right out the gate and other times it takes a few tries to find what works. But, if we keep learning and adjusting, we can figure out what works

If you need help with customizing your gut repair plan, set up a 20 minute discovery call to see how I can help. Check out the link in my bio for more info #sibo #ibs #guthealth #microbiome

Loved helping Mindy with her chronic gut issues wi

Loved helping Mindy with her chronic gut issues with lifestyle and a few targeted supplements. Most of my clients come to me on 30 different supplements and still major gut issues

While supplements can be helpful, you can’t supplement your way to better gut health. Improving your gut takes a comprehensive approach of lifestyle, diet and supplements

You don’t need 30 supplements to fix your gut! You need to address your stress, sleep, diet, movement, hormones, meal times, connections and more to feel better

Supplements can’t address everything and trying to find a supplement for every problem can distract you from key lifestyle strategies. Plus supplements aren’t cheap...they will burn a hole right through your pocket

Need help with gut repair!?? Check out the link in my bio to book your 20 minute free Discovery Call!

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New blog alert!!! I share my top 7 favorite premea

New blog alert!!! I share my top 7 favorite premeal rituals to boost digestion

Rituals are any habitual act that we do at a certain time and/or place. Breath work, meditation, gratitude and prayer are all examples of premeal rituals

Premeal rituals are a great way to prime digestion. They help put your body in a rest and digest state so that your meal is properly dig

Unlike expensive supplements, premeal rituals are free and provide a strong digestive punch

To learn about the strategies I use with my clients, check the link out in my bio! #sibodiet #sibo #ibs #guthealth #ibsdiet #lowfodmap

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