Beating SIBO WITHOUT Antimicrobials/Antibiotics

[@SydneyMorganBeauty]

You also bring up a point I never thought of before. When I eat junk I don’t have anyyyy stomach issues. It’s always puzzled me. Now it makes sense. I was happy to eat it!!

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

Vagus nerve baby!! Gotta eat some foods you ENJOY. This is why I'm a huge fan of the 80/20 rule. 80% of the time be a grown-up and eat your dang veggies and protein and whatnot. 20% of the time eat that slice of cake. Life is short.

[@lynz]

that's wild desserts were always casing me the most misery!!

[@JanelleLau-x2r]

@@gutmicrobiomequeen What brings me the most joy is cheese, but I found from a FIT test that I react to whey and casein. There's also several others in my family who are lactose intolerant Thoughts?

[@SurvivingSIBO]

Meckels diverticulum??

[@vallimullai5009]

Q

[@lenavoyles526]

This “you only got SIBO because your head was in the wrong place and you didn’t eat right and exercise” gaslighting needs to stop. 15+ years of meditating every single day. 10+ years of 1.5 hours highly challenging hot yoga every day. ZERO drugs, alcohol, cigarettes. 100% organic diet, most of it homegrown. At this point, my symptoms are so intense I cannot sleep at night at all. The symptoms have forced me to give up the exercise, the yoga, the food, and I can barely meditate. Dr. Mark Pimentel, the leading expert on SIBO, said it all in one sentence: “When doctors have no clue what the real cause of a disease is, they blame stress.” The next time someone tells you that they can’t help you because you caused this disease through poor lifestyle, and YOU KNOW that your lifestyle was impeccable, walk away. The answer to the real cause and the real solution is out there.

[@Cstank5]

Absolutely! I've had gut issues for 10 years that took a dive the last 2 years. I have spent countless hours meditating, exercising, enjoying my food, enjoying time with friends, etc. and none of that has healed me. All along though it was small intestine motility issues which is resolving now that I'm fasting 16-24hrs to get MMC waves cleaning the small intestine and taking ginger and artichoke.

[@southafricangirl1698]

I can suggest plain greek yoghurt to help or yoghurt with probiotics, Vitamin D + K and magnesium are all essential too.

[@southafricangirl1698]

Cut out tea and coffee completely, cut out bread....eat vegetables, mostly green to give your digestive system a break, start taking a bottle of distilled water with a pinch of borax (boron) once a day....

[@Cstank5]

@@southafricangirl1698 green vegetables can be highly irritating. They are full of roughage and insoluble fiber which can irritate the gut lining

[@Rich13571113]

I've tried everything, and fought SIBO repeatedly for many years... Honestly I would never have believed that motility was my issue, especially considering the chronic diarrhea. After starting artichoke extract and ginger root, as well as milk thistle, to counter fatty liver I can say that my digestive issues are 95% resolved. I can eat normal food again and don't have chronic diarrhea.

[@ering8309]

Hi could you tell me exactly which ginger and artichoke pills you used? Thank u!

[@40mosher]

I’m thinking/hoping my root cause was too many years on ppis. Will the gut regain motility back to normal since I’ve stopped taking them.

[@Rich13571113]

@@ering8309 Source Naturals Artichoke Extract 500 (just make sure the Cynarins amount to at least 5%) & Himalaya Ginger (now onto Walgreens Ginger Root - seems to be as good) The milk thistle is just Whole Foods brand...

[@SurvivingSIBO]

Meckels diverticulum??

[@ering8309]

@@Rich13571113 thank you so much for the reply back!! I will certainly give it a go! Last question do you take them once a day?

[@neachtarrsainn3216]

Unfortunately, the title of this video is a bit misleading. If you are suffering from Sibo, at the moment, this video will not help you. It’s more about Sibo prevention than beating it.

[@richard9380]

She won’t comment on this either

[@aliyousaf6840]

True

[@vincentvega3747]

Tired of all these so called KZbin "experts" "doctors" that make all these 25 minute videos just to have more commercials and traffic(money). A plan shouldnt take 25min-1hr to explain the condition and treatment. The majority of people watching on here are simple people who want simple answers. We also have to deal with doctors that just prescribe pills for symptoms and now this 🤦. Shame on ALL of you.

[@laurago106]

Yeah it struck me when I paused to take a break and get my butt off the chair, that the beginning stuff she talks about, eating slowly and getting exercise, those are things you can barely do if at all if you're sick. I couldn't eat a drop without Betaine HCl and digestive enzymes. And without food, I can't move or think much. So yeah, sometimes those supplements have to be the first thing you change.

[@107judy]

To me, she covers both. I would like more emphasis on methane dominant SIBO, which is not bacteria or in the small bowel.

[@SG-js2qn]

You CAN'T beat SIBO by taking antimicrobials. You have to make the dietary changes to restore normal acidity to your small intestine, long term. You also need to change the composition of your body's flora, and you probably need to close off some leaky gut that was created when you developed SIBO. Since virtually every plant substance has some antimicrobial activity, you shouldn't be freaking out about that. For instance, marshmallow root (Althea) not only can help heal leaky gut, but it has antimicrobial properties. Other common herbs and spices have antimicrobial properties, like garlic, oregano, cinnamon, ginger, clove, and turmeric. You need a multipronged approach, and it usually helps to stop eating so much carbohydrate, and to clear up any insulin resistance.

[@DaDooM88]

So you know every human being on earth that has ever had SIBO, and you know with 100% certainty that none of them cured without antimicrobials? Clearly, SIBO sufferers are mentally scarred through their experience. But because I had it once myself, let me tell you: the strongest antimicrobials are produced by the body itself. It is just another way to look at the situation. She IS right: help your body to help itself! My problem was the disability to sleep. I cured through taking a prolonged vacation, didnt play any videogames, didnt look at my smartphone, did everything that I thought would bring some relaxation to me. Try to not beat yourself up - try to think of ways to escape the negativity that your mind started to create in the autopilot you are in (because thats not the real you, just a temporary shadow hanging over you! dont forget that!). I only ate when I was really hungry, and I ate what was most appealing to me. And I stopped before anywhere being full or so. after one week people told me that I look better. I got more energy, more testosterone - I coulkd feel it. I could breath again when I was walking outside. People are different - maybe what helped me wont help you, because sleep and stress were not the main inhibitors of your body-selfdefense. That, everybody has to find out him/herself. (Btw, yes I got tested, hydrogen and methane positive, had it for 3 years)

[@SG-js2qn]

@@DaDooM88 SIBO comes about because you have reduced the acidity in your small intestine. Normally, with proper pH, you wouldn't get that microbial growth. That was my point.

[@alip2107]

Ummm yeah I got rid of it by taking antimicrobials actually AND dietary changes and its never come back.

[@SG-js2qn]

@@alip2107 You had to make dietary changes, as you noted. I didn't say antimicrobials couldn't help at all, but they're basically pointless as the sole solution, as you would be endlessly fighting the war without winning. That's the point I was trying to make.

[@jnkrm1]

​@@DaDooM88glad you're better now and grateful for sharing your experience. 1) Could you please elaborate a little about the sleep part? Was it the stress that wasn't letting you sleep ( insomnia) Or Was it the quality of sleep that was caused by stress as mentioned? 2)What symptoms did you experience of SIBO? 3)did you face any absorption issue leading to vitamin deficiency?

[@learnandspeakenglishwithme8953]

I looked into working with this Dr, but I could not believe how expensive it is😢. This does not include even any labs. Very sad how everything is about money nowadays. It is not about helping people.

[@gregoryludkovsky5185]

she never impressed me I'd not pay her a cent

[@Advanced1234]

That's what the world has come to. There is nothing caring about the "health" system in America. It's all about the $$$$$$.

[@celinej-l4861]

​@@Advanced1234everywhere in the world 😢

[@susan4937]

I'm in Canada and it would cost me over $ 4,200. CAD Plus the labs and supplements . I've been working with a naturopath for 2 years , she has changed NOTHING for me . Gave her a year to fix SIBO , She couldn't change anything .

[@jessejames4967]

​@@susan4937Did you implement all of her protocols?

[@sandra.b7207]

I think it's not logical to talk about good nutrition for someone with SIBO !! We all know that a sibo patient can't eat most healthy foods, especially fibre! Also, we all know that Sibo causes deficiencies in many vitamins and minerals, especially iron and B12

[@michaelandeabreu7030]

So what's the answer then?

[@meganmcclelland3315]

Thank-you!! 4 years of chronic gut problems and it has taken me this long to go down so many rabbit holes of ridiculous dietary restrictions and kill protocols that never fully worked. It was then I realised I needed a multifaceted approach to my healing. The first aha moment came when i realised I had a problem with my MMC, I have just started meal spacing and ordered Ginger, artichoke and milk thistle. Next i will look at the foundations. Already the meal spacing of 3 meals per day no snacks has drastically changed some debilitating symptoms such as gerd and nausea plus i have added digestive enzymes for a short period to aid digestion. I look forward to watching more of your content.

[@momentaralee1320]

Thank you. Definitely worth watching. 2 years of SIBO here and I learned something recently that nobody ever mentioned… smoking marijuana supposedly slows gut motility. I’ve been a light but regular consumer for a long time and once I read up on it further, I decided to quit entirely. It hasn’t eradicated my symptoms but it definitely helped me feel better. I feel it is rarely mentioned, perhaps due to the stigma attached, but quitting has helped me have more energy, poop better, maybe slightly less bloating and I have felt better overall. If you smoke weed and have SIBO, as hard as it might be, stop.

[@deykno2009]

I needed to see this lol

[@marybell9358]

Yes.. it does slow digestion down.. my symptoms r so bad when smoking it . I couldn't even enjoy it.

[@niritzagofsky7473]

Peculiar - I found that, occasionally, one hit on a pipe really helped. Everything would be calm, and I could enjoy my meal. But I did not like the after effects of being tired, lazy and foggy, so forget that.

[@georgomuller]

Well, to me quitting had the opposite effect. Maybe I got sibo from too much cannabis in the first place, but after quitting it (over 100 days now) I only got worse and worse, not only in the sibo symptoms, but specially in the sleep department. Not a single good restful night of sleep since then, I have multiple dreams all night and wake up every 15~40 minutes (used to sleep like a stone with cannabis, no dreams at all). My energy levels throughout the day are the lowest I ever had, and the visits to the bathroom have increased. Basically everything I eat flares me up, even though I'm following a low FODMAP protocol (at least the gas and bloating did decrease a bit).

[@marybell9358]

@@georgomuller So sorry 2 hear that.. I decided that I'm just going 2 do the best I can, follow the diet, but cheat within reason a few times a week, such as this morning I ate pancakes without the syrup, I'm taking Xifaxen and will start taking neomycin, I also take the herbal antibiotics.. if I want a hamburger every so often I'm going 2 have it.. I switched from joints 2 vape, but only a few puffs B4 bed, I've gotten better.. I've only been on the diet and medicines a month.. may take a year but I'm going 2 keep going.. so sorry 2 hear about your ongoing symptoms.. but cheat ever once n a while and have that smoke or edible just less.😁

[@elhpasu]

This is God's way of answering my prayers... I soo needed to hear this

[@lbzorz]

00:00 🌱 Building a Foundation for Healing SIBO Establishing a healthy body is crucial for overcoming SIBO. Focus on foundational aspects such as nutrition, sleep, stress management, detoxification, and movement. These foundational steps lay the groundwork for addressing SIBO symptoms and improving overall health. 11:28 🍽 Supporting Digestive Processes Mindful eating practices, including slowing down, chewing adequately, and finding joy in food, aid digestion. Prioritize mindful eating before considering supplements like digestive enzymes. By focusing on mindful eating, many people find they don't need additional digestive support. 19:10 🧠 Enhancing Motility for SIBO Management Motility, regulated by the gut-brain axis and the vagus nerve, plays a crucial role in managing SIBO. Factors such as stable blood sugar, adequate oxygen delivery, and neural stimulation contribute to healthy motility. Prioritizing these factors alongside foundational health measures can significantly support SIBO management.

[@celinej-l4861]

Thabk you

[@joannenebalski8689]

I have had SIBO for three years now. Love this video! You give me so much hope. I am starting iron infusions next week as my ferritin levels are now under the normal level and iron pills did nothing, My levels were always low, but have been decreasing the past few years. I am so hoping that this improves motility!

[@angelaholm163]

Hi, did it help your motility? I just started iron infusions also.

[@andreejohnson7454]

Iron "deficiency" is often related to copper deficiency. Look it up! Might be helpful ♥️

[@rickeychavarria2771]

Wait , low iron can cause digestion issues ?

[@FrostyBud777]

Gaba, collagen, glycine, geletin, and mutlivitamin with b6 and magnesium help stress SO MUCH! Just doing seeking health multivitamin one and doing collagen 2 scoops gives me such relaxation and feel like my life is better again.

[@plumeria66]

Wow, I love this. I developed what my naturopath says might be SIBO with bloating ever since I got a job working from home. I haven’t gotten a test yet. But I would lie on my bed a lot and eating meals was always in a rush. I really want to avoid antibiotics and anti microbial, and focus on increasing my motility. I am now sitting when I eat, and I walk around after I eat. I also started practice Qigong healing exercises to move energy around in my abdomen. I hadn’t been walking due to hip injury which contributed to a sedentary life. Today I walked a bit at the park and didn’t experience pain so I will get back to walking again. Will see a physical therapist to help my hips gain strength. I really don’t want to mess around with my digestive system too much. I’m already taking digestive enzymes which help. I started bloating years ago after eating fruit. I think I do lack ability to digest fruit. I was put on PPIs and Zantac to lower my stomach acid. Now I know it’s not my level of stomach acid, it’s my lack of enzymes to break down fructose in the fruit and juices. I’ve also had bloating due to stress. I would take baking soda which helped, but now, that does not work for me anymore. My bloating is trapped gas fermenting from the bacteria due to low motility, because I’ve omitted fruit and still have bloating. I want to push those bacteria down to the large intestines where they belong!

[@tanyawieczorek6603]

Did you figure out how to do this? How are you doing now?

[@plumeria66]

@@tanyawieczorek6603 Experimenting with vagus nerve exercises, Qigong healing exercises and meditation, etc. Still get bloating in my abdomen but less in my stomach now. Also passing gas more often than before. Will see what happens…

[@tanyawieczorek6603]

@@plumeria66 do you think the bacteria are getting down into the large intestines? What kind of vagus nerve exercises?

[@plumeria66]

@@tanyawieczorek6603 I don’t know exactly. There are KZbin videos of the exercises.

[@cml417]

For years I thought I was lactose intolerant, but I recently found out it was actually SIBO! After some research about at-home breath tests, I ended up buying one from AllClear Healthcare, as that was an easier option for me living in a rural area. I look forward to following your channel.

[@LUCKYRABITT]

How home test done for sibo

[@gregoryludkovsky5185]

go to more reputable doctor

[@kristinakorovina5551]

This video should be titled, what to do to not get sibo. I watched few other of your videos that i thought were mistitled as well, but you did give me new perspective on few things, so i am thankful

[@kavmvnofficial]

Had a question, can you become dependent on enzymes? And have any of your patients been successful in killing sibo without anything?

[@easygoingguy]

Thanks for the informative videos. I've had hydrogen Sibo for like 7 years now. Totally miserable. I would literally cut my fingers off to get rid of this. Seems like I'm bloated no matter what I eat, and I've been on a strict keto diet before cut out all the processed sugars. I've tried the antibiotics that didn't I tried the liquid-based diet for 2 weeks that didn't work. So now I'm on the carnivore diet. Been on it for 6 weeks. I feel a little better. I thought it would have been gone by but I guess not. So frustrated. I don't have much faith in ever getting rid of this not to sound like a complainer

[@Rich13571113]

I was in your shoes just a few weeks ago... pretty much hopeless and ready to give up when I happened upon a KZbin video of a guy who claimed to have cured his SIBO with Artichoke and ginger extracts. I was not convinced at all, but figured what the hell, if I don't get relief soon it's pretty much over for me. Spent about $50 dollars on three bottles of pills; Artichoke extract, Ginger extract and Milk Thistle... Started taking 500 mg of each, once in the morning and once when I got home in the evening. Within three days I saw huge improvement; bloating gone and belching down to acceptable levels. Digestion is now by no means perfect, but at 50 years of age being 95% better is a win in my book. Apparently this regimen of motility supplements is indicated by the work of Dr. Mark Pimentel for those who have history of small bowel overgrowth issues. As far as I am concerned he is the greatest researcher and practitioner for digestive disease in history and deserves as many accolades as can be hoisted upon him.

[@Rich13571113]

@@easygoingguy I have tried antimicrobial herbs, low/no FODMAP, keto, carnivore... pretty much everything but the elemental diet. Antibiotics like Augmentin would clear it up for a few weeks but then it would slowly return. Rifaximin would somewhat work once I started using it with supplemental ox-bile; apparently if you have no gall-bladder there is not enough of your own bile to activate the antibiotic properties of Rifaximin. What I have learned from nearly 20 years of swinging from SIBO to antibiotics to SIFO and round and round again, is that if you can't clear the small bowel in the proper manner, then it does not matter what you do otherwise. For me at least, the supplements I mentioned above are nothing short of a miracle. I may now even be brave enough now to try to eat some type of beans in the near future. A few weeks ago a serving of beans would mean a sleepless night of misery.

[@andreac.1350]

I did carnivore for 8 months. First, high protein/mod fat, then switched to high fat/mod prot. The high fat worked better for my hormones. My hydrogen SIBO was drastically better after 3 months. I started adding veggies in after 8 months and I could tell right away which ones were ok and which ones were not. Now I eat mod prot/mod fat with some plants. I have a lot more food freedom now and it is great. Definitely recommended finding a prokinetic that works for you.

[@easygoingguy]

@@andreac.1350 Hey Andrea glad it's helping you. I've been on the carnivore diet for about 7 weeks now. I feel maybe a little better. I would have thought that I would have felt much better. I just started taking oregano oil hopefully that helps. And I've been swimming laps at the gym. They say you need to exercise. Kind of frustrated. But always keep going I guess. Could you recommend a prokinetic brand. I don't know much them?

[@reggaetony2806]

I'm exactly at that same stage as you too. I'm starting carnivore again for a second time but my last time I did excessive animal fat screwed me over. Gave me pancreatitis. I'm trying again but leaner

[@suukinsin6771]

She mentioned u need :- Nutrition vitamin minerals Sleep Motility No Stress anxiety Vagus nerve All tells about vitb1 thiamine difficiency

[@WalkingwithWendy]

I just want to say that I was on the edge of my seat the whole time because of your doodles. 😉

[@maish1372]

This really makes sense! Managing stress alone can work wonders. Eating a normal healthy diet is much more easier than following a strict diet like lowFODMAP diet or low histamine diet. This will eliminate the added stress when trying to stick to them. And I really liked that you don’t have to take too much supplements and probiotics to heal. Thank you so much for this very helpful video!

[@danawatts3479]

Wow, I just discovered you today here on Youtue and your innerstanding of this subject is right on. I will listen to more of your videos. Th Anlh You

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

Welcome aboard!

[@MsAce0424]

2 years of repeated SIBO and lost weight to the point of all my ribs showing. I get to be the odd ball. 2 years of 200 dr appointments for one urine test to show i had been drinking arsenic and uranium. Let me tell you, heavy metals need tested sooner than that. My biome, gut lining, absorbion, weight loss, vegas nerve are all not good. I was an athletic person with a amazing bill of health before testing positive for those 2 and molds. It was a $600 test that saved my life. I have a lot of damage now. Apparently when they test wells in ohio for a home sale, their laws for "safe" water are to only test bacteria. i didn't know. i was simply told it was tested safe and we could sign. Your content has helped me a lot. You have no idea. Thank you

[@BringItOn31124]

The main source of arsenic in the American diet is rice. The main source of uranium is root crops like beets and potatoes.

[@Hpe4ch]

What test

[@kavya3092]

How was it treated

[@annecelliers9112]

Thank you. I am so glad I found you. I have been researching motility being the problem. I think this is definitely the right track to be on.

[@LACalifornia-qt5jp]

Yes, I was wondering what the drawings were. Thanks for the overview. I started watching your playlist from the earliest to latest but then I jumped to this because I need key points. Thanks👍

[@silaghi1985roxanne]

Sorry, but I don't get how this is supposed to work. SIBO gives me pain, tiredness, etc. I don't sleep well because of SIBO - so how can I heal SIBO by sleeping well? I have a hard time doing sports since SIBO...

[@vanessac1965]

Try magnesium citrate and ashwagandha

[@Neverland13]

I can relate 💔

[@sandycaudill7325]

YES! Fresh start and common sense; besides, I am overwhelmed with endless videos with differing opinions with where to start in the battle to heal my severe IBS-C and constant reflux. Sticking with you, Doc, and thank you 'cause I think 'planning and goals!

[@gregoryludkovsky5185]

bad choice

[@curiouscat544]

I like this video a lot and how this dr explains it. One of the best I have seeing. She definitely knows what she is talking about. I'm going to see her other videos next. Very interested in the diet one.

[@shannonmurphy-te8qz]

I'm sorry for sounding angry but I'm SO SICK of them bringing up nutrition. HOW THE HELL can I get nutrition if I'm already histamine intolerant to EVERY nutritioous food on this planet. I get anaphylaxis from vegetables and fruit. And how the hell do you manage stress when you are LITERALLY STARVING

[@gerdacunningham5689]

Thanks for your great informative presentations. I am finally seeing hope to address issues of SIBO and am able to ask better questions when I see a functional medicine doc soon.

[@DejaDrewit]

The only thing that seemed to have healed my 20+ year sibo was carnivore diet. It didnt take very long either. I felt amazing on day 1. Vegetables were killing me. Now i can eat anything but mostly meat if I can. Enzymes and HCL helped with my low bile and constipation.

[@ayadhussin6771]

What brand of enzymes and HCL did you take that helped your condition?

[@Sandro-qq4xb]

Hi! How long did you have to deal with constipation?

[@sandra.b7207]

Ok but when you return back to the normal diet you will not have symptoms again?

[@JosDLM]

Healed for me means being able to eat whatever you want. Glad you found something that worked for you.

[@notaras1985]

​@@JosDLMwhich proves most carnivores don't get healed but only get slight remission

[@mh-mo4bj]

Thank you for making this….needs to be talked about more!!!!

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

That's one of the goals for this channel! Talk about the things that nobody is talking about but desperately need to be said 😘

[@touchao]

This is what ego free, sound and ultimately caring advice looks like. I clicked on the video hoping for certainty or a protocol... Unfortunately, the entire first section is about how out of balance my way of life has been for decades and I already put in more effort than 4 people combined. I don't have access to the tools and support that I need to promote a healthier living. I have a major oxalate issue and my breathing is very much compromised, especially during sleep because of a reflux that I tried so much for. All in all it's a cascade of issues for 20 years with very little support. There's only so much I can do to cover my basics

[@firefluff1]

You should rule out H.Pylori, and low stomach acid outside of H.Pylori. We need sufficient sodium, potassium, Zinc, B1, B6 to make HCL. Usually reflux can occur from low stomach acid as that affects LES function. It can also be from intra-abdominal pressure, from something like H.Pylori or standard SIBO. Use a bed wedge, google LES exercises and start doing them during eating. Heal up your stomach (which is no doubt raw from all the reflux..) with mucosal healers like marshmallow, dgl, neem milk (1-2 caps neem leaf extract in 1/4 cup soy milk, mix with a fork and microwave for 20 seconds; is very soothing sipped during meals), collagen powder, L-Glutamine, colostrum perhaps. Oxalates are simple; eat a low ox diet but decrease slowly to prevent dumping. Less than 10mg/day. Need adequate B6, B1 but slow with B1 to prevent dumping. Calcium citrate 2-3x/day with meals for a few months, after that replace with dietary calcium at each meal. Oxalates become an issue due to failing of the pillars which degrade exogenous oxalates: Poor Bile flow (calcium is not absorbed, which binds with oxalate, and is instead excreted), low lactobacillus (which degrade oxalate), low calcium in diet, low B6 (Zinc dependent), leaky gut, acidic conditions in the SI (SIBO, Strep, Klebsiella). For most on the SAD it's a case of NAFLD and or bile sludge. Get a GB/Liver ultrasound. Start thinning your bile with soluble fibre (e.g. the bean protocol, eat low ox beans like butter beans and soak+pressure cook to improve digestibility), a few small pieces of beet at meals (high ox), apple skins/other forms of soluble fibre throughout the day, dandelion tea

[@touchao]

@@firefluff1 Thank you for your reply. I have ruled out H.Pylori and hernia with 3 endoscopies thus far. As for low stomach acid, I've tried supplementing with Betaine HCL on a couple of occasions with 2 pills and then 1 pill and could hardly tolerate it. I've tried a bed wedge and tried several methods of shifting my bed positions. Besides the discomfort in sleep, it did not help unfortunately. I took an entire Marshmallow root bottle some years ago (with the recommended dosage of course), not sure it was helping. As for DGL, I'm not sure if it was not deglycyrrhizinated properly as it claimed but it significantly raised my blood pressure and did not try it again. Can't do collagen powder because I have an oxalate issue. Same for sodium. I am taking potassium, zinc, L-Glutamine, megadosing b1 (gradually) and and going to try to switch to a bioavailable b6 because I was getting some neuropathy symptoms and had to stop. Calcium Citrate makes my kidney worse from the few times that I've tried it which supports what youre saying about calcium absorption perhaps. I think probiotics make things worse for me, I'm now looking up ways to have fermented foods without high sodium. I live in a the middle east, with little to no access to such supplements and hardly anyone with any relevant knowledge to such an approach. Now more than ever, things are scarce and inflation is highest in the world over here. Most people are in survival mode, me included. I've done more than I have the patience for for the past 15 years +. I'm not sure if I'm mitigating the extremes at this point or if any of it has had much benefit. It just seems like experimentation which I have less energy for nowadays. I will look into getting ultrasounds somehow, neem milk, colustrum and dandelion tea when circumstances allow. Some other terms are also new to me in your message :) I'm grateful for you taking the time to give it some thought and write it down. Thanks again X

[@touchao]

@@firefluff1 I had very little knowlwedge about LES exercises. Haven't looked it up in awhile, at a glance, there seems to be some paper about it being effective. Thank you!

[@xandyr427]

you deliver information in your videos perfectly I like your style

[@AmzMusic11]

This was one of my favourite videos you've done. And yes the diagrams kept me on my toes! 👣 But this video came at a great time for me as i'm thinking about all these things more just after finishing my herbals. Meal spacing was the biggest game changer for me in terms of imprving my bloating symtoms, i start prokinetics tomorrow. Thanks again.

[@merlechoonoo8790]

Hi Dr. N You rock! I wish I had this kind of information 4 years ago when treating mold toxins first would have helped me more than treating SIBO, parasites and Candida. Great information. Thank you.

[@rubythecraftgirl7097]

Hi Merle Choonoo, I am literally suffering with horrible symptoms of all the issues you have listed. If I may ask, how are are you doing now? Have you found anything that has helped you heal? I would really appreciate your response. Thank you.

[@darkarpit]

junk food has no place anywhere, period! Prepare your own food and make it tasty.

[@Oilofmercy]

Excited to be a first time listener! Great stuff... :)))

[@ikicaq]

About to start taking oregano oil. Also taking betaine hcl. Can I take the betaine hcl and oregano oil at the same time?

[@bubaba8938]

I think it's not motility alone..For instance you can have low stomach acid cause of h pylori, in other words undigested food will still feed sibo even if food transit time is normal.

[@dahnijarvis4713]

No problem. I hope everything goes great for you!

[@Faithful9er4L]

Thanks for the video. U gave me tons of hope

[@regreg5416]

Fully support your approach and the work you do for us. Having said that I had a VAGOTOMY and PYLOROPLASTY 32 years ago the VAGOTOMY was done specificaly to reduce acid production I can see no way to overcome this obstacle.

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

That is indeed a tough one. From an academic perspective, I don't know of a mechanism/way around that, either. But that being said, I'm a very optimistic person and I do enjoy a touch of "woo," so I would let at least 1% of your brain be open-minded to the idea of spontaneous healing/regrowth of that nerve. You never know, stranger things have happened, right? 🥰 You may wish to check out Joe Dispenza's "Progressive Intensive" workshop online.

[@macgina8412]

@@gutmicrobiomequeenYou keep impressing me with your open mind! I do believe in miracles too. If you have any insights on how to treat people after surgery, like the person above or people with gastric bypass or people with ileocecal valve loss (me) please let us know! I know we are a minority but I and many others would highly appreciate it. Would love to hear if you have experience with patients who had surgery. Thank you for your great work, I watch every video!

[@macgina8412]

And I wonder why some people have no issues and others have.

[@regreg5416]

I'm a 72 year old optimist, still hasnt happened. Having said that I'm channel my optimism towards better outcomes for current and future generations, amazing strides in the last decade or so albeit still many mysteries unsolved. Historicaly its not that long ago that the answer was commital to a mental institution, still many hurdles to overcome but we appear to of at least got padt that one. Keep up the good work

[@christyregan9396]

@@gutmicrobiomequeenI LOVE that you recommended Dr. Joe’s work! People that do his meditations have had spontaneous healings. A lady even grew her thyroid back after it was surgical removed!

[@karamariee9]

🎉 So excited for this video!! I wish I’d never taken an antimicrobial, I know some people do really need them but I think they’re overused as a first line when they should be a last resort. Glad to see you getting the message out that there are options!!

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

I do think that they have a time and a place... but they shouldn't be the first go-to when someone is diagnosed. I really using them willy-nilly creates bigger/worse problems for the vast majority of people! Same goes for restricted diets.

[@karamariee9]

@@gutmicrobiomequeen Yep, for me I think they just took out the easy targets but what that really did was make more room for the big bads (aka H2S producers) to take over further down. I've talked to a few ppl who've experienced the same thing after treatment. Technically I don't have "SIBO" anymore but what I'm dealing with now is far worse. Your H2S series is the only reason I'm semi-functional right now!

[@brainwithani5693]

Whats the story with SIBO and Thiamine?! Can a thiamine deficiency cause SIBO?

[@06XTOR]

Yes

[@iKamilEdits]

I could listen to you talking all day. A lot of useful information which you convey in such a good way my adhd brain loves all the anecdotes and examples. Great doodles also, i was indeed asking myself what they could mean :D! Additionally i love the combination of your purple glasses and sweater! =)

[@dahnijarvis4713]

I love your practical points on this. I think the mechanical behavioral traits are the things that most people assume will not be as effective because we are all looking for that magic pill. I noticed my condition greatly improved when I stopped stressing out about my health and assumed I was healthy, regardless of how I felt. You get what you focus on so focus on how healthy you are no matter how you feel. Having faith and focusing on the great things in life make more of a difference than any drug, pill, or food you could take. It regulates your nervous system. If happiness evades you, you're not thinking about happiness, and the same goes for your health.

[@michellemurphy7674]

Thank You 🙏. I needed to hear this today!

[@daniellemcculloch7326]

How do I work on nutrition if I have food sensitivities from dybosis?

[@tadobas]

how to strengthen my stomach acid without betaine HCL?

[@Takuma_Sakazaki]

Apple cider vinegar

[@Diana-mu9vd]

The bit about stress and living a life with joy wow 😯. Are there supplements that truly can help with anxiety, and deep restful sleep? Thinking gaba and L theanine… Of course getting more outdoor time and maybe even somatic experience would help.

[@veronicaconnolly687]

It makes alot of sense what you are saying and i am going to follow up on this especially about the vagus nerve. Thank you

[@MysticalFeelings223]

Please could u suggest foods that can heal gut lining?

[@JamieR]

Thanks for making this very important video Dr. DiNezza! Does this also apply to Sifo/Sibo blend? When both are prominent, and large colon dysbiosis? Thanks!

[@adangizomaffed4056]

I am very excited about this information .thank you very much

[@BringItOn31124]

At 18:39 you make the point that sibo is a break down of motility. That's why when this video started I thought it would be the 1st step. If you don't have motility then you're going to be so inflamed and backed up that you can't eat enough calories because you're almost instantly full and unable to digest too much which in turn feeds the bacteria.

[@ErgiXX]

Thanks for your amazing work! Many Greetings from Germany :)

[@dpstrial]

Good video. The motility you refer to is, no doubt, peristalsis. I have read that frequent snacking interferes with these involuntary waves and can encourage bacteria to inhabit the small intestine. When I was young, snacking wasn't a thing; but now this is how many people eat.

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

In the case of SIBO, there is another type of motility that is more important: the MMC (migrating motor complex). Peristalsis is definitely important for anyone with constipation, though! And you are correct, snacking inhibits the MMC "cleaning waves," so we accidentally created a lot of unclean guts when we told people to *"eat six small meals a day to "stoke your metabolism""* 🤦‍♀🤦‍♀🤦‍♀🤦‍♀

[@corquiva]

So what do I do if I have gastritis and not taking PPI makes me have tachycardia and also the doctor says I have to eat several meals per day 😢

[@adangizomaffed4056]

​@@corquiva don't eat several meals .Eat only two meals :morning and night

[@nowhere982]

I wish you were my doctor!!!!! I love your attitude. 💖👍👏👏👏

[@TheWillfs]

Like before even watching!!!🔥

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

You're too sweet. I hope the video lived up to your expectations!!

[@jennybadl7840]

Thank you for this very insightful video !

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

🥰

[@susannatami1511]

The thing is, if you ve a nasty symptom that is probably from Sibo, that keeps you awake, sleep is not possible. :(

[@Savannah-ed4rv]

I need help.for histamine intolerance that is probably caused by sibo, leaky gut and all the rest. I can hardly eat anything healthy or tolerate any supplements.

[@rfer9978]

Is it also possible to treat dysbiosis in the large intestine / colon without antibiotics or antimicrobials as well? I have high levels and citrobacter spp and streptococcus spp- but not many of the good guys. I’m scared to use antimicrobials because I don’t want to create any more dysbiosis than I all ready have. I was on high doses of oregano oil for several weeks and it’s taken months for my bowel movements to have some type of form again. And even now it’s hit or miss. Just hoping it’s possible through probiotics, healthy and diverse diet and the lifestyle factors you mentioned.

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

Yes it is! Fwiw, I also invite you to be very skeptical of stool testing. I made a video about the WILD inconsistencies of the GI Map stool test this past fall, but the company threatened to sue me, so I had to take it down 🙄 Most other "functional" stool tests have their fair share of issues, too.

[@rfer9978]

@@gutmicrobiomequeen thanks for the reply. Would you be able to do a video on how to heal dysbiosis in the large intestine (with and without antimicrobials)? Would be super helpful and much appreciated.

[@sayitsjose]

I also have high levels of streptococcus spp. And enterococcus faecium. What can I do about it?

[@NolaC69]

​@@gutmicrobiomequeen so don't take the stool test or gi map test seriously ? I hope this is true because mine is now a mess when it wasn't before i had covid . Not sure if there is a connection but idk .thanks for what you do ...I found your videos last night by a simple search on die off from sibo lol ..been binge watching ever since thanks 😊

[@Deadmachine2012]

Im trying to erradicate my sibo. I have high e.coli and high bilophila, high bacteroides (and other proteobacteria). I hope that with a more plant based diet and stimulating bifidobacteria/lacto/SCFA bacterias i cant get rid of SIBO. Videos like this give me motivation. Thanks

[@msyturner]

Appreciate this, this makes more sense other than killing it which is hard to do. How do I get to ask you ?

[@elliotttodd3006]

Can you please spell out the name of your podcast. I can’t understand it when you are saying it. Thank you so much for all you do.

[@kasiapawlas1897]

Great approach! Would you recommend prokinetics even for somebody with IBS who has had a negative SIBO breath test?

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

Yes! They can be really helpful for non-SIBO IBS as well! Here's a video where I talk about my ongoing experiment: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXbRdqGij6mhnqM (But remember- don't just skip ahead to #3 and forget the foundations. I know they're less glamorous, but I assure you they are important!!)

[@anagabriellat8281]

Blown away…it always comes down to overall self care. Instead of the idea of consuming supplements forever.

[@BluStarGalaxy]

Hey Nicole! Thanks for the videos. If I do try antimicrobials what would you think about this plan? Thyme, Goldenseal, Myrrh, Sage Liquid Extracts and Lemon Balm and Lauricidin.

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

1. Have you worked diligently on items 1-3 first? 2. This would depend on what your microbiome looks like, so I can't really say... 3. I don't think I would use most of those. Thyme tea, perhaps. And I like Lauricidin. But none of the others would be high on my list. Also, I try to not use goldenseal aside from sinus infections bc it's VERY over-harvested: unitedplantsavers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/grow-goldenseal-booklet-2021-v2.pdf

[@BluStarGalaxy]

@@gutmicrobiomequeen Yes, I eat very healthy, almost everything organic, exercise daily, and sleep 8 hours a day and don't have a lot of stress. I am not on any restrictive diets because I found they do not help. I have been taking ox bile, betaine HCl, and digestive enzymes and chew my food very well. I also take ginger extract and artichoke leaf extract to help with motility. Ok, sounds good. I have done gut tests have used prebiotics to help the microbiome but the symptoms haven't changed so I was thinking that sibo is the problem. I have tested positive for methane twice in the past. I have started taking the thyme, goldenseal, sage, and lemon balm along with the lauricidin and hope to see some results. I have tried olive leaf extract, neem, adp oregano, and allicin and it hasn't done anything. Neither did FC cidal or dysbioside. Thanks for the response!

[@KIke190JRF]

@@BluStarGalaxy how are you now? did you fix it the sibo?

[@yetman1868]

@@BluStarGalaxydid it work?

[@BluStarGalaxy]

@@yetman1868 Nope. I think the eradicating approach doesn’t work for some people. I am going to try some green powders like AG-1. My doctor said that a lot of people have been helped, solving gut issues, using that method.

[@emilierose-biche]

I don't get whet you are saying to do about motility

[@Ms.AnnThrope]

Bec. She didn't really provide any info. On that. 😅

[@affordableaquariumservices1663]

I don’t know one person that cures their sibo. Do you still have it. 6 years now for me.

[@maryjodeblasis4484]

Just found you and love your videos!!!

[@maryardussi2738]

I’m sorry - This is so technical. What are some practical things to do? My blood sugar is 80 and my blood pressure is good. I exercise regularly.

[@hc5327]

Low acid allows all bacteria and no absorption. So you reinfect. Also use the proper probiotics after killing the bacteria. PPI is used when you really have low acid. The valve won’t close to the esophagus if acid is low so you get reflux. POI just reduces it more and when off them the acid pours out. Then you go to anti acid. It’s a cycle. Need to bring up acid in stomach. Dr Berg explains it very well. No matter what you take that’s good nothing works if not absorbing. Lifelong searching for the right medicine or foods. It starts in the stomach. Betaine or apple cider vinegar.the body only works if all parts is functioning.

[@333mylifeandme]

This is what I’ve been thinking. I just drew a diagram of my issues and it all started with pregnancy, stress, HORRENDOUS ACID REFLUX BURNING, taking ANTACIDS AND being badly constipated, continuing antacids and eating carbs, resulting in acne rosacea and anemia! Full time stressful work and. 3 kids. Omg. I need to raise my stomach acid and don’t know the best route….hci? I drink ginger and Celtic sea salt…surely it’s about building acid back up and killing off all the bad ones! I eat slower and chew more. Someone reassure me please I’m in a bad way here. 🙏

[@zulmamelendez2716]

Hi DRAim new in your Channel im with a lot off pain and a Lot off pain in my back and i get a Lot off diarrea because off my ibs and i have fibromyalgia and know i have to do the sibo test with sucrace , im a Person that eat heathy please what do you recommed for me to do .

[@angrydalailama6089]

I think her main message here is "if you're going to beat SIBO, you need to cover these basics first."

[@SydneyMorganBeauty]

Thank you for this video I have been struggling!!! This is unrelated but I have finallly found an exercise I love , pilates, have been doing it 5 days per week. My stomach issues are SO much worse since doing Pilates. Any idea what the heck is going on. Trying to be healthy over here lol. It basically is more indigestion and bloating

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

Have you increased your calories to compensate for exercising 5 days a week? That would be my first curiosity. Under-fueling can definitely make IBS and SIBO symptoms worse!

[@nojnojhamouch4871]

Or it could be histamine

[@suukinsin6771]

My sibo went away the moment i started vitb1 high dose 500mg to 1000mg per day and 800mg magnesium,,,,helps daily motility and keto diet zero carbs

[@ezra4518]

Are you healed now?

[@suukinsin6771]

@ fully yes thanks to ttfd vit b1 n magnesium glycinate

[@ezra4518]

@@suukinsin6771 I’m happy for you 🙏♥️can you please share how did you increase your doses? I hope you see this message. I bought two, but I don’t know Should I take it all at once

[@ezra4518]

@@suukinsin6771 can you please share? Did you take the dosage at one time or all gradually of B1 vitamin

[@itsbrittneymj]

Hey Dr. Nicole - if there are gaps in my nutrition (based on the website you shared) would you recommend taking a multivitamin & probiotics while having SIBO? I have not been formally diagnosed with SIBO but GI suggests I just take Tums and my PCP wrote a prescription for Xifaxan. I really don’t want to do either. Can the multivitamin close the gap? Or will it make my symptoms worse? Thanks!

[@Rich13571113]

The Xifaxan will likely help while you are taking it and a few weeks after at best, but it does not help the underlying root cause; and it is expensive. Please try Artichoke extract and Ginger extract supplements. I am taking Milk Thistle as well , but I don't think it is absolutely required. If it is SIBO and motility is the issue these supplements will help tremendously.

[@Faithful9er4L]

@@Rich13571113what brand milk thistle do you take? And what mg how often?

[@jertho8482]

Fascinating. Thank you 🙏

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

You're most welcome! Thank you for commenting! (it helps me with the YT algorithm!)

[@michellehopelamb5353]

What do I do if I can barely eat anything. I can do a small amount of ramen a day. I can’t eat veggies. The dr won’t help. I ask about SIBO and celiac and she tells me I don’t have it.

[@josecarmona9700]

Great video!!

[@ApparentlyIamAaditya]

these kind of medical videos, i hate the most. the ones where the communicators squeeze out the content time needlessly, ending up not really giving out any info that can actually be useful for people suffering from the disorders discussed.

[@Hero_Of_Old]

Very interesting. So treating the motility, can fix the issue? Instead of attacking the overgrowth so to speak.

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

That is a significant part of it, yes. But keep in mind that all the things in #1 and #2 directly affect motility, so you'll still need to do those first ;)

[@BringItOn31124]

The answer to the question of are you getting exposed to glyphosate (9:38) is yes for almost everyone and especially if you live in a farming community. Of course the highest concentration in foods is in conventionally grown grains (oats being the worse) and canola oil. But most of us are getting some from the water we use. Whoever comes up with a water filter that can remove it is going to make millions.

[@violetcountry]

Hi, It has been two months since I took Rifaximin and it gave me insomnia. I still can't fall asleep and have racing thoughts, my intestines "moving" when I get up I immediately have a BM and lose stool. Before I only got insomnia if I took a pro/prebiotic or eat fermented foods. Which I think is because of histamine intolerance. I don't eat anything processed, no gluten, raw foods, no dairy, only fresh foods. The doctor called me yesterday and basically ignored what problems I have. I asked for specific tests like comprehensive gut tests, leaky gut, etc. but he said those kinds of tests they don't do in the country. This is ridiculous because without that you can't know what is going on. This is public health. Can you suggest anything on what to do? Thank you!!!

[@veselinvalchev1981]

Smart, beautiful and with a great sense of humor, god bless you sweet 🙏

[@epiphoney]

3 hours 45 minutes between meals for the migrating motor complex. I tend to copy and paste in chronometer. Variety is always stimulating. Go to a buffet lol.

[@ottskopf]

Do you have a meaning about vaping cannabis? its the only harmful thing i really do besides bad sleep.i have like little inflammation reaction from vaping cannabis but i done 2x 30 day breaks and my heal practioner said i have no inflammation in my body via tests.

[@vivekdesai8500]

Thank you! Amazing info

[@thejustinbrokerpodcast1090]

I have sibo what do I do to stimulate nervous system to create more motility.

[@raymondmccombie4808]

Would it help eating more apples?

[@Jessiejess710]

Can you please make a video on how to lower clostridium cluster that produce secondary bile acids and p-cresol? I can’t find information anywhere about this and I’m in desperate need.

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

I assume you got this info from an organic acids urine test, right? I invite you to research the validity of such testing. So far, I haven't been impressed by what I've read. The companies that sell the test and the doctors who sell their interpretation of the test act like it's the best thing since sliced bread, but it's simply not true. There isn't much scientific literature supporting the use of urinary organic acids testing.

[@Jessiejess710]

@@gutmicrobiomequeen thanks for replying. Yes organic acids, but also a stool test. And my symptoms aligned with the findings.

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

@@Jessiejess710 gotcha. Yes, it's still important to be skeptical of test results, even if they seem to align with your symptoms. Actually, it may be even MORE important to be skeptical then, as we will be prone to placebo effect and bias in such situations. Based on the lack of evidence for this type of testing, the likelihood of my making a video on it is pretty slim. Sorry to disappoint!

[@paulpurves484]

Also wanted to say this is a very helpful video!

[@107judy]

What is the cost of FODMAP Freedom while waiting for the next session?

[@samuelnorberg9004]

Do laxatives like Magnesium help with motility or do i need prokinetics?

[@amykrahl5071]

Thank you for helping us

[@caredfor6872]

I have sibo. If this bacterial eats all of the vitamins and nutrients whats the use in taking vitamins and eating heathly when this bacteria will eliminate it

[@lisaa6099]

What about for hydrogen sulfide SIBO. please answer. Please, thanks

[@rachelmay6884]

What can we do for someone with SIBO and ALS who has nervous system issues?

[@mariagreen5987]

“Patients with ALS have a specific microbiome in their gut that pushes out certain toxic metabolites in the class of fatty acids that have separately been associated with ALS”. Maybe you can inform your doctors about the recent studies.