What is SIBO?
Rather, the main problem is location, not throw in.
It’s not a place where bacteria have much of a function.
In fact, as is the case with SIBO, their increased presence causes a host of issues.
), which can lead to leaky gut and food sensitivities.
5 tips for healing SIBO.
With SIBO, I quickly learned there are numerous contradictions and unknowns.
A SIBO diet helps with symptoms but often isn’t enough to kill the bacteria on its own.
The most common approach for a SIBO diet is one that’s low in FODMAPs.
Some of the more restrictive versions also limit grains and other refined carbohydrates.
These diets can help reduce the number of bacteria in your small intestine by effectively starving them out.
But unless you eat a completely carbohydrate-free diet, it’s unlikely that you will completely eradicate the population.
Decide on a plan of attack and commit.
Here are two hybrid methods:
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Don’t strive for perfection.
The level of restrictiveness of a SIBO diet can breed some unhealthy food tendencies.
It can make you feel empowered.
It can make you grateful that your food is one thing you’re free to control.
But it can also lead to unhealthy perfectionism.
It will also lead to better long-term gut health going forward.
Remember that a SIBO diet is therapeutic, not a long-term solution for your gut.
When you starve bacteria in one place, you do so everywhere.
Many practitioners don’t recommend staying on a strict low-FODMAP diet for longer than two months.
Your healing plan should focus just as much on what you’re eating as how you’re eating it.
Just as important as what you’re eating is how you’re eating it.
check that you’re chewing your food thoroughly.
Consider light intermittent fasting12 to 16 hours overnight.
(For more information, check out ourcomplete guide to intermittent fasting).
And most importantly, enjoy your food.
Stress is the worst possible thing for digestive health.
