IBS, diet and antibiotics
Most people are told to eat more fiber to support digestion and overall health. Commonly cited benefits include: Promoting regular bowel movements Improving stool bulk and softness Supporting "gut health" through prebiotic effects We've all heard it: "Eat more fiber for better digestion." For years, this advice has focused especially on increasing soluble fiber. But growing [...]
Elemental diets are increasingly used to manage digestive conditions like SIBO, IBS, eosinophilic esophagitis, and Crohn’s disease. Backed by clinical research, these specialized formulas can offer powerful short-term relief, particularly in cases where symptoms are severe or persistent. But how well do they hold up over time? And are they practical or effective for long-term [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Watch the FREE online masterclass NOW Have you heard the term "gut dysbiosis"? Gut dysbiosis is a negative shift in the microbial communities within the small or large intestine resulting in health conditions or symptoms. Generally speaking, it is an imbalance of gut microbes compared to healthy individuals recognizing that everyone has a unique microbiota. There [...]
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 [...]
Antibiotics alone, diet alone or the combination of the two will not cure SIBO unless your specific underlying cause(s) are identified and addressed. However, a science-based diet that limits ALL fermentable carbohydrates should be used as the first line therapy over antibiotics because: The diet approach is safe and provides a durable response Your underlying [...]
Dietary supplements can be extremely helpful as part of a larger plan for addressing a variety of digestive and general health issues including: Vitamin and mineral deficiencies Microbiota imbalances Deficiencies in molecules made by the body such as stomach acid, bile and digestive enzymes Symptoms including gas, bloating, pain, diarrhea, constipation, [...]
Are you familiar with the term, Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs)? Don’t let this five-letter acronym intimidate you. It simply refers to conditions or symptoms affecting the digestive tract for which no structural problem or biochemical cause is observed by standard testing such as endoscopy, imaging or blood tests. These are some examples of FGIDs: Irritable [...]
Hi guys, I am happy to let you know that the Fast Tract Diet App is now available on iTunes and Google Play. For those who are new to the Fast Tract Diet / Fast Tract Digestion books, you might not be aware that I also suffered severely for many years with chronic acid [...]
