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In a recent article, I talked about new research linking alterations in our gut microbiota to Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Since then, I was approached by one of the members in the Fast Tract Diet Discussion Group on Facebook asking “my dad has PD. What I don't understand from the article is: are people with SIBO [...]
I have been approached by many who are on the Paleo diet inquiring about resistant starch (RS) because the Fast Tract Diet systematically limits RS as well as other fermentable carbohydrates in your diet for functional gastrointestinal disorders, SIBO and related condition. I am a big fan of the Paleo Diet consuming healthy whole foods [...]
SIBO is definitely linked to leaky gut and autoimmune conditions including: Celiac disease Hashimoto’s Sjögren's syndrome Rheumatoid arthritis Ankylosing spondylitis Type one diabetes and more How is SIBO linked to leaky gut and autoimmune conditions? SIBO is an inflammatory process which can damage the lining of your small intestine. This damage not only impacts efficient digestion [...]
Following the greater than 90% success rate for treating C. diff with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), there is a growing interest in treating a variety of other conditions involving altered gut microbiota. But will the same treatment work for SIBO? Currently, there are only a few published studies on the effectiveness of FMT for treating [...]
There are certain foods that many people are highly allergic to including: Eggs Dairy Wheat Soy Shellfish Fish Peanuts Tree nuts, etc. These known allergic reactions led to the idea that avoiding foods that invoke antibody responses may help IBS patients. Based on this strategy, IBS patients are instructed to eliminate foods from their diet based [...]
Pam is one of Dr. Norm's clients for our consultation services. Her courage and persistence truly paid off to get her life back from SIBO. Congratulations, Pam! This is her story. I was 38 years old and healthy. I was running marathons, eating a near vegan diet and had never had any issues with my [...]
RESULTS - DR. NORM'S FAST TRACT DIGESTION BOOKS & CONSULTATION “Even people with the most challenging symptoms will be pleased with their improvement. I can’t recommend Fast Tract Digestion IBS heartily enough.” “Fast Tract Digestion IBS is outstanding among the many books that I’ve read about IBS. It gives a real solution that [...]
Someone recently asked me if small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) causes leaky gut, and if so, will the Fast Tract Diet help correct it?" SIBO is most definitely linked to leaky gut, and the connection goes a long way to explain why SIBO is linked to many autoimmune conditions including: Celiac disease Hashimoto’s Rheumatoid arthritis [...]
What is the relationship between SIBO and alcohol? A recent study concluded that moderate alcohol consumption is a strong risk factor for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, SIBO. Since then, I have been approached by several SIBO sufferers wondering if they should abstain from alcohol. This post addresses their concern and evaluates the study. But, before [...]
Do You Want to know which foods can lead to SIBO? Try the FP Calculator Dr. Norm’s research on the biochemistry of digestion points to a new way of understanding the connection between dietary malabsorption in our small intestines, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and its related conditions. Some SIBO related conditions include: Acid reflux [...]
