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Tried Rifaximin or Antimicrobials for SIBO—Now What?

By |2025-04-22T15:33:01-04:00April 17th, 2025|Antimicrobials, Diet and Digestive Health, gut microbiome, IBS, Malabsorption, Rifaximin, SIBO|

Why Rifaximin and Antimicrobials Alone Aren’t Enough—And What It Really Takes to Resolve SIBO for Good SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) is linked to a range of digestive and systemic conditions, including IBS, reflux, and inflammatory skin conditions such as rosacea and psoriasis. 💊 Rifaximin for SIBO? While rifaximin and other antibiotics are commonly prescribed, their [...]

Is Rifaximin Really Safe for SIBO? A New Study Says Think Again

By |2025-03-26T13:59:52-04:00March 26th, 2025|Diet and Digestive Health|

Rifaximin and SIBO: What You Need to Know If you’ve been prescribed Xifaxan (rifaximin) for SIBO, IBS, traveler’s diarrhea, or other digestive issues, you may reconsider its long-term efficacy and safety.A recent study published in Nature  has identified a concerning link between rifaximin use and resistance to daptomycin—a last-resort antibiotic used to treat life-threatening infections caused [...]

How to Fix SIBO and Prevent Recurrence

By |2024-05-22T08:13:58-04:00June 14th, 2022|Diet and Digestive Health|

This is the transcript of the "How to Fix SIBO and Prevent Recurrence" video on YouTube. To watch it, click here. Today’s topic is SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and how to address it effectively to prevent recurrence.  SIBO is a complex topic, and research is ongoing to improve diagnostics and treatment. But let’s talk [...]

Are PPIs a Risk Factor for SIBO or Not?

By |2022-05-28T07:56:49-04:00May 23rd, 2022|acid reflux drugs, C diff, GERD, IBS, SIBO|

Some studies have found PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) are a risk factor for SIBO. And others have found a lack of a statistical difference. Here are some of the published findings This recent study by the Pimentel group found no statistical difference in SIBO between PPI-uses and non-users but did observe some level of dysbiosis. [...]

IBS / SIBO / Other forms of dysbiosis

By |2023-06-26T16:15:41-04:00March 5th, 2021|

What is IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) IBS is one of the most common digestive health conditions impacting approximately fifty million people in the US alone.  The symptoms of IBS vary but may include: Cramping Abdominal pain Gas Bloating Flatulence Distention Diarrhea Constipation Reflux Nausea Fatigue Brain fog Between 40 to 75 percent of IBS patients [...]

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Can You Treat SIBO and IBS Without Antibiotics?

By |2018-09-25T09:22:42-04:00August 28th, 2018|acid reflux, autoimmune diseases, Crohns Disease, Diet and Digestive Health, IBS, rosacea, SIBO|

I had an opportunity to connect with Josh Sabourin, the publisher of SIBO Survivor to discuss the options for treating SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) in people who: Can’t tolerate antibiotics Fail to get better on antibiotics Just choose not to take them NOTE: Refer to the end of this page [...]

Can SIBO Diets Alone Restore a Healthy Microbiota?

By |2018-09-03T09:26:28-04:00July 16th, 2018|Diet and Digestive Health|

“When it comes to SIBO, I have heard SIBO diets are more about managing symptoms. Is it possible, with diet alone to selectively starve the bacteria causing the problem while allowing the good bacteria to increase in order to achieve a balanced microbiota?” Although this is an interesting question, and I receive many like this, the [...]

Chew on this – SIBO, IBS, LPR and Fast Tract Diet

By |2017-10-06T13:43:06-04:00October 2nd, 2017|Diet and Digestive Health|

I wanted to share a great chat I had with Ashleigh @ Paleo Magazine Radio on iTunes & libsyn. Key Points From This SIBO, IBS, LPR and Fast Tract Diet Episode Are: Drug and antibiotic free Fast Tract Diet. Current debates in gut health research (SIBO | LIBO). How does SIBO differ from IBS? Some of the symptoms [...]

Myths on SIBO Treatment

By |2022-05-05T08:53:57-04:00February 8th, 2017|Diet and Digestive Health|

The 3 common questions on SIBO treatment and answers that may surprise you: Q 1. Don’t we need antibiotics for SIBO as low fermentable carbohydrate diets do not “eradicate” an overgrowth in the small intestine? Q 2. I am worried about being on low-FODMAP, low-carb diet, Fast Tract Diet, etc. for a long time because [...]

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