Symptoms of S.I.B.O. are associated with include any or all of the following: IBS, IBD, Gas, Bloating, Nausea, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea and/or Constipation, GERD (Reflux), Nutrient deficiencies.
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth – known as SIBO – occurs when there is an excessive amount of colonic bacteria present in the small intestine. A healthy small intestine typically contains a very miniscule amount of bacteria. The small intestine is located in the upper portion of the abdomen and its purpose is to absorb nutrients […]
Who doesn’t love a delicious homemade pie during the holidays? If you’re trying to heal your gut, a classic pumpkin pie – full of gluten and sugar – might cause symptoms to flare. This SIBO and allergen friendly pumpkin pie (free of gluten, dairy, and eggs) is just the ticket to satisfy that sweet tooth […]
Gas and bloating can be bothersome, uncomfortable and downright embarrassing, but with 10 to 20 percent of adults experiencing belching and flatulence on the daily. It seems these seldom-spoken-about symptoms are more common than you might expect! After all, gas and bloating are a normal part of the digestion process [1]. These symptoms alone aren’t […]
A SIBO-friendly and savory chicken recipe you'll want to eat over and over again!
Do you struggle with alternating constipation and/or diarrhea? Most people have had the occasional upset stomach after a heavy meal. A few have even experienced nausea and diarrhea the morning after a long night out. Now, imagine having these symptoms on a regular basis. Without a doubt, it would affect your quality of life. Between […]
Although the number of people with Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) remains unknown, studies on this highly misunderstood and often unknown condition suggests that between 6-15% of healthy people have it, while up to 80% of people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have developed this illness. The stats suggest you may be dealing with a […]
Who knows what it’s like to be told at a young age you have IBS – irritable bowel syndrome? I do. This frustrating diagnosis made for copious amounts of anxiety when heading on dates, vacations and special moments. After all, I never knew if Sir diarrhea , Representative gas or Princess nausea might arrive, ugh! […]
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Dr. Wendy Weintrob and Dr. Meaghan Dishman are the co-founders of Inspired Health: Center for Integrative + Functional Medicine. They are both Functional Medicine Naturopathic Doctors and Licensed Acupuncturists, each with over 16 years in private practice. As experts in the field of Integrative Medicine they bring a unique lens to the table – combining the best of Western, Naturopathic and Eastern medicine practices.
