Ep:402 SIBO AND THE GUT BIOME - FACTS v BELIEFS

[@1timbarrett]

Your description of the vagus nerve and how it works, was spot-on. So helpful! 👍

[@lor1671]

Was diagnosed with IBS 20 yrs ago. All the doctors told me more fiber more fiber! It was the worst advice. I suffered for years unnecessarily because of that advice. It wasn't until I found keto for weight loss that i found relief from my IBS. Meat,dairy,and non starchy veg keep my symptoms rare and mild.

[@lindawick455]

I had to go carnivore. I agree, everything my GI wrote me as a prescription, or told me to eat or take made me worse. It seemed that no matter how exacting I was he blamed me for not getting better. Carnivore healed me. I do not do well with fiber AT ALL.

[@samoller]

@@lindawick455. Similar here. 20+ years of fiber, fiber, fiber. Discovered celiac…..much improvement for a few years. Now very low carb, no grain or flour, tiny amt of fruit and a few veg, feeling good.

[@powerliftercarnivorecoachedgr]

I love our good Dr. Cywes! I make sure I watch every video I come across. Everyone should be paying attention to him.

[@arwenhardy1995]

I'll never forget Dr. Cywes advising me to repopulate my gut with yoghurt and Bleu cheese after antibiotic usage.

[@integrativefeminine]

It’s also been my observation with my patients who’ve previously been on chemotherapy and have gut issues afterward (IBS-C/D, SIBO sx, gastroparesis, etc.), and I’ve thought that it was due to neuropathy, even though it typically is known to affect peripheral nerves. This was very interesting. Thanks!

[@TheSkinnybiker]

I'm on medication for GastroParesis. I've been seeing doctors and they think I have Systemic Sclerosis. I've had an endoscopy and I have atrophic mucosa. The biopsy shows no Helicobacter so they think it's caused by autoimmune. I've been eating Keto and my digestion is much better. Your information is very helpful.

[@aurapopescu1875]

Have you always had it?

[@TheSkinnybiker]

@@aurapopescu1875 I noticed that I had Raynaud's around 1987. My hands turn purple and my hands get very cold. I got the attention of Alberta Health after I had 2 blood clots.

[@jasondelves8758]

Keep researching mate and peice together the puzzle for your health, I believe you can heal! There's so much information it's just trial and error. Stay determined, I'm on a journey myself for my psoriasis

[@BobsCountry]

I never got to got to College, but if I had, I would’ve wanted this guy to be my Professor- he cuts right through the BS.

[@stevelanghorn1407]

This is fascinating stuff and your passion / clarity communicating it is infectious!

[@Rick-zw7zv]

Nerve conductivity seems to be crucial to proper digestion which means that any condition that causes nerve damage could be causing GI disorder, namely autoimmune disorders, advanced glycation endproducts and nutritional deficiencies. The enteric nervous system is like an autonomous second brain that communicates with the CNS over the gut-brain axis of the vagus nerve and other signaling hormones. It's interesting how the gut brain is already functioning when a baby is born, years before the brain and the intellect develops. This also raises the question how much of the enteric nervous system influences brain development.

[@zamfirtoth6441]

This makes sense with the fixation with lowering cholesterol which has a protective effect with the nerve linings. I'm not qualified for anything, but especially vagal problems might be related to the ridiculous amount of autoimmunity, and why animal based diets help so many conditions.

[@markiangooley]

Dr. Richard K. Bernstein published a paper years ago about how to detect vagus nerve neuropathy (a cause of gastroparesis in long-term diabetics) by EKG: the vagus nerve does so many things.

[@winnersofchampions]

Thanks Doc! This one really spoke to me as I have been struggling with digestive issues for years! No powders pills or potions have given me any relief. I do believe I have low stomach acid as I have done the sodium bicarbonate test where there was no burp after ingesting some. I’ll be seeing you at the end of the month, can’t wait! 👍

[@theresapryor1589]

Exciting a movie!!! Congratulations well earned!!!! Keto iq. Good to know. My two boys live in CA and I usually fall asleep on their couches.

[@vdb1963]

Dr. Cywes!!! I MUST COME BACK and see you! It’s been a while but I have been having some extremely horrible digestive issues that none of my other doctors can seem to figure out and from alllll of the diff meds they have prescribed me NOTHING IS WORKING and I am purely MISERABLE! I will be calling the office in the morning to set an appt bc THIS very well may be my problem!

[@lindawick455]

Everything GIs told me to do made my IBS-C worse. Carnivore made it all go away after a rough 3-4 weeks. He is furious with me, but I have a very happy, effective gut and perfectly normal bowel movements and function. Screw fiber.

[@theresapryor1589]

I found out I have severe diverticulitis. Showed up in my colonoscopy. It doesn’t bother me and I mostly have normal BM I eat a lot of salads and try to relax! Thank you for reminding me Healthy nerves and hormones are importance

[@robertvann7349]

Doc, thank you on steroids. Truth is simple once known. I am 75 and will have a flat stomach. Health and wellness is the way. I subscribed. Going to watch mucho videos you have created for a different perspective from Thomas Lauer.🎉🎉🎉

[@rosemaryeveleigh3562]

Thank you for the information

[@aurapopescu1875]

I have been doing Keto for 5 and a half years now, but every attempt to go carnivore has ended in disaster - severe cramps and bloating. Maybe it works for some people, but not for everyone.

[@zamfirtoth6441]

Not trying to be a dick, but what foods does your attempts at carnivore entail. Even if you go from keto to carnivore you should do it gradually, especially if it changes your fat to protein ratio.

[@lindawick455]

That is normal for the changeover in microbiome Must give it 3-4 weeks.

[@theresiafransisnia8662]

Mee too , its your pancreas and bile problem . U should check dr berg he suggest healthy keto which we still eat leafy greens . Carnivore will work wonders for some ppl . But no for me , once i eat more portion of leafy greens and moderate animal protein with intermitent fasting i feel better 👍 and u cannot stuffed urself because can cause indigestion even though its protein / vegetable.

[@stephaniejackson8187]

I enjoy your information regarding carnivor best. It appears very genuine and doable. In comparison to others, you don't give conflicting information. Thank you. Carnivor was getting too complicated.

[@RealityApe]

complicated??? Look what your grandparents used to eat and eat that

[@zamfirtoth6441]

Might have to go back to great grandparents, or even great great. Lol

[@mistersmith8962]

​@@RealityApemaybe great¹⁰

[@lindawick455]

Carnivore is simple, so I am confused

[@HS99876]

Thank you , very good information

[@brucebarton8767]

When you remove sugar (include fruits) from your diet, a cheap snack is salted peanuts! If you don't "remove the sugar," your blood pressure will increase!

[@ekowahinful8761]

Doc. I have been waiting quiet long for your thought on this topic SIBO. I have been suffering from indigestion, stomach bloating, constipation , lack of sleep. Want you to help me fix this and stay happy 😢 once again. Its a year now and I am not happy about this situation.... My eating habits has been carbohydrate and starchy food for a long time. Am from Ghana 🇬🇭

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

After just a few weeks on high fat carnivore I had no more issues like that.

[@docsibo2008]

Please see my comment on this doctor. I just posted it. 👍

[@garethdrain1479]

Like you always say. We do it to our selves.

[@mattfisano]

QQQ Dr Cywes. This mechanism of action for swallowing and digestion, today’s GLP-1’s slow down the gastric emptying like we have been inform. Does it also slow dow these other upstream and downstream mechanisms. And if so are they positive or negative. I can see the slowing of digestion being positive by allowing the body to have more time breaking down food with stomach acids. And slowing down the absorption of vital nutrients instead of the SAD and fiber pushing out nutrients before they are given a chance to be fully absorbed. Also by keeping food in the stomach longer, does this give the stomach acids more time to kill harmful bacteria and germs before it can be absorbed in the intestinal area or causing more harm. Great video by the way

[@aaronsmith3375]

Dr. Rob - is this one of your quotes? "Enjoy your nutrition, and feed your soul with acts of self care."

[@kaitlinjensen]

In the dog world, specifically dogs with EPI, people push antibiotics to treat SIBO in these dogs, they say it should be standard to give a dog newly diagnosed with EPI a 45 day antibiotic treatment, no testing for it first. Then every time the dog gets a "flare up", they say to give it another 45 days of antibiotics. Again, without testing for it! It's insanity!!! My dog has EPI and has NEVER had any antibiotics. She gets bad stools now and then, but that's honestly normal for an EPI dog, and it goes away within a day or two. The dog only needs to eat a tiny bit of something not treated with enzymes, or not enough enzymes, or too much enzymes to get soft stools. I left a group for EPI dogs because I couldn't witness the abuse of all those poor dogs any more. They have it hard enough. And most are fed kibble, which is absolutely trash. "SIBO doesn't exist" !! Exactly. The body will respond to what food (or food like products) comes in, pour in carbs, you get issues. The body deals with it in the proper way, it doesn't make mistakes, it's us putting in the wrong things.

[@markyost3]

Another excellent video 👏

[@Malcolm-Achtman]

Video Tip to the videographer shooting these videos: Use manual focus. This will prevent the blurring in and out when Dr. Cywes uses hand gestures.

[@1959Berre]

This talk reminds me of Jordan Peterson, who has gone through hell and back because he cannot digest plant based food, nothing at all. It has been brutal and it nearly destroyed him. He recovered eating steak, that's it. Which makes life rather difficult, certainly when travelling as a frequent flyer is an important part of your job.

[@CoryHobbs2178]

My reflux is 99% gone on Carnivore. I even drink raw milk daily and virtually no chest pressure anymore. But if i do happen to eat carbs or fiber, i can start to feel some chest pressure and pre-heartburn. Before it was severe GERD so I'm doing way better now, but i just can't seem to figure out how to get rid of it 100%.

[@mattfisano]

OMG I just discovered raw milk and tried it. It’s like melted ice cream drinking it. It taste too good to be true. And ricotta cheese made with raw cream is out of this world. It makes my digestive system feel so calm and relaxed with this version of dairy

[@CoryHobbs2178]

@@mattfisano It's amazing isn't it? I drink about a gallon a week by myself. I usually add 2 to 3 oz of heavy whipping cream back in. So good, and it solved my electrolyte issues, since I'm getting a little bit better insulin bump now.

[@mattfisano]

I only have it once a week, I recently have lost weight and still optimizing my metabolism. I got my insulin down to 9-11. Still gonna wait till I get it down to 4-6 before I add the raw milk in on a maintenance phase. Unless Dr Cywes says it’s alright.

[@CoryHobbs2178]

@@mattfisano that's awesome! Yes I will say that the raw milk has the potential to affect weight loss. I actually started using it because I was l likely not getting enough insulin and was having a hard time gaining weight, being too lean. I went from 185 down to 142 lbs, and now steady at 165 which is probably ideal for me. I feel like it's helped my gut as well, but not certain. Hopefully you can enjoy it more and more as you continue to improve. Great job so far!

[@prishlavrghs]

​@@mattfisanoGood to know raw milk suits you. Be careful about the source you are getting the milk from. Avian influenza virus, Mycobacterium, E. coli, Listeria, and Campylobacter, among others are best removed by pasturization.

[@susankovacs8678]

KeytoneIQ - what is in it?

[@dmacrolens]

💪💪💪

[@spaceghost8995]

So there's no test for SIBO? I had just assumed there was..

[@hillbillybeecompany1921]

How do you cure conspation

[@bradje12]

Magnesium tablets.... Just the ones you get from the supermarket. Take 3 a day (one with each meal) and after a week you should see improvement. And be sure to eat enough fat, eg 50g-100g butter a day, or fatty meat. All these can help with constipation. Dr Anthony Chaffee has some good videos on this, as does Steak and Butter Gal.

[@1timbarrett]

I gather that what you meant to say ref gut disorders is that dietary fiber in combination with PROCESSED carbohydrates, only aggravates the situation…? 🤔

[@theresapryor1589]

I eat salads and meat and seafood. I feel better than ever. Hmmmm so salads are carbs??? My “sugar” levels have gone down since I started this. Nutrition is very confusing

[@hillbillybeecompany1921]

I just want to go to the bathroom like a normal person , not every 4/5 days

[@brucebarton8767]

Eat mushrooms & eggs for breakfast! Try it!

[@hillbillybeecompany1921]

@brucebarton8767 thanks brother

[@paulalynnhay]

What is your protocol for treating patients with extreme and debilitating stomach bloating? Have you ever treated someone whose stomach bloating is so bad they develop new stretch marks near daily and their belly button looks rotten because it is black-and-blue from bloating? What is the mechanism by which the gas gets into the stomach if it is not being produced by bacteria? Why is a diminishment of bloating invariably followed by a day or two of extreme fatigue, brain fog, skin rashes, and anxiety, if this is not the result of bacterial die-off overwhelming the immune system? Why do antibiotics provide relief, even if temporary, if there are no bacteria in the small intestine for them to kill? How are hormonal and vagus nerve dysfunction mutually exclusive from bacterial overgrowth? Wouldn't hormonal and vagus nerve dysfunction actually cause or exacerbate fermentation by not clearing out the gut? How can the breath tests reveal what kind of bacteria and archaea are in the small intestine if there are none in there? I agree that there is a lot of hucksterism around SIBO, however that doesnt mean people aren't suffering from the condition. I personally have terrible SIBO and have never sought treatment beyond finding out what's wrong with me. A carnivore diet sans collagen keeps it in remission. Collagen brings my symptoms back worse than fiber and sugar. If candida can grow out of control in the small intestine, if h. pylori can grow out of control in the small intestine, it makes sense that other types of bacteria and archaea can also grow out of control in the small intestine. What you are saying here does not align with my experience as a long time SIBO sufferer and it does not make sense.

[@lindawick455]

He is suggesting that you are being incorrectly treated and therfore you will be a "long time SIBO" sufferer.

[@shauna996]

This doctor and doctor William Davis have some of the problem and solution figured out. Your experience though an N of 1 is another piece of the puzzle.

[@arwenhardy1995]

Have you been tested for C. Diff?

[@mistersmith8962]

VAGUS What happens there stays there

[@manuelelguera2272]

Was diagnosed h pylori. They want to put me on a ton of antibiotics. Have no symptoms. Can i do this without antibiotics?

[@pattiliba8188]

Maybe you could try making your own yogurt recommended by Dr William Davis.Regular yogurt you buy has only been fermented for 4hr,his recipe requires it to be fermented 36hrs.His book,Super Gut,goes into alot of detail.Best of health to you,hope this helps.

[@kritzerc]

Our son was diagnosed with Asperger's a few years ago. We started working with a nutritionist that tested his gut, she found H Pylori among other issues (including iron anemia which can be caused by H Pylori, and subsequently leads to depression and anxiety, basically autism).. He was given Ranitidine (histamine-2 blocker, reduces acid) as a baby due to silent reflux and my working theory is that it weakened his acid production to such an extent that the H Pylori fortified itself in him. The nutritionist put him on a schedule two weeks of each: Black cumin seed oil, Artemisinin and Pyloricil. She also had us remove Gluten, dairy, soy and pea protein from his diet immediately. This was designed specific for his conditions as he had other parasites as well and I'm so glad we didn't throw in anti-biotics, he is doing much better now (flourishing actually) but is still a work in progress after several years of gut inflammation. Dr Berg also has a video explaining how Zinc Carnosine can counter H Pylori that I watched today, I'm considering switching his Zinc Picolinate supplement to Zinc Carnosine - still researching. But, I'm not a doctor (or a Tennis coach in the words of Dr Cywes, lol). I'd recommend you see a professional that will not immediately go to antibiotics but help you look at your diet and gut and treat you. Or set up a consultation with Dr Cywes.

[@chrisminifie219]

My understanding is that the live bacillus in fresh yogurt (best home made) will inhabit the stomach lining and displace or prevent H Pylori from establishing a pathogenic infection. Also, if you don’t have signs and symptoms such as stomach pain or bleeding, then why treat it? It’s probably being kept in check.

[@JD-uc1es]

Also, mastic gum has been used to treat it. Another thing I heard, don't drink a bunch of water at meal time or you water down digestive stomach acid. Normal stomach acid keeps h pylori in check.

[@tanyasydney2235]

Take some Mastic Gum.

[@platinumking-w2m]

Most people can't afford steak everyday. Nuts are expensive. So what's a poor person to do?

[@jenniferjohnson4872]

Ground beef, pork belly, hot dogs, eggs, tuna, sardines, cheese, butter, bologna, chicken wings, etc. I eat for 50 to 70 dollars every 3 weeks, depending on cost of eggs.

[@michaelogrady232]

A few weeks into the carnivore diet and the body no longer wants massive amounts of food. Eating a small amount of fatty meat once a day is very satiating.

[@Sir-n8m]

@@michaelogrady232 that won't last, believe me.

[@jimbeaver27]

thawing out a steak for lunch tomorrow...

[@Ironkitten83]

Is me but I’m yet to see this Doc become lean like the other carnivore doctors… luv his videos but i need to see the results in you mate … dr kilz, berry, baker , chaffee and saladino are all fit lean/ muscular

[@Sir-n8m]

All those doctors with the exception of Saladino (the weird one), have a healthy amount of body fat.

[@SubhrajyotiMohapatra-l6z]

I eat to what my body reacts positively.. include some grain like wheat, rice, non veg, vegetables, nuts, dairy. Almost no fruit, no berries and my body is healthy... Believe me the problem most of time is overprocessed food, overused high heat oil and eating addictive due to overstimulating junk food..

[@alwaysright7548]

So true I was the only child with neck pain during my childhood and later on I was the only one with stomach problems reflux etc

[@theresapryor1589]

Exciting a movie!!! Congratulations well earned!!!! Keto iq. Good to know. My two boys live in CA and I usually fall asleep on their couches.