Sounds like something i’ve had for over 20 years. Had so many tests done. Not one doctor ever mentioned Sibo. They could never find what was wrong. I will look into this thank you!!
@@joycegilkey3677, " ... SO many colonoscopies!!!" Doctors get much more income from them than from finding and fixing the causes of symptoms, such as SIBO, which could have even been caused by treatments they have prescribed, such as antibiotics.
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12 days ago after compilating going to the hospital due to pain and bloating in my intestines/stomach (extreme) and also felt like my ulcer returned. I decided to researh a bit first. By the next day I had decided to do a fast and afterwards go carnivore. 3 day water fast - lost 5lbs now I have been on the carnivore diet (4 hour eating window) I am down 10lbs today and have zero symptoms as of today. My skin looks better, this strange swelling in my eyes is gone, joint pain gone, rash on my arm that I had for months is gone, and I am back doing yoga daily (I am a yoga therapist) and of course I decided to go vegan for ethical reasons, not knowing that turned my particular body into a ticking timebomb. what probably was a partial bowel obstruction (My husband is a general surgeon and I have past issues which could cause such a result). I feel like a completely different person and have finally shed the guilt of eating meat. I will move to a keto 4 ,hour window diet in two weeks to make sure I am fully recovered. Another benefit: I have had to use allergy medication such as Afrin etc.. for years due to nasal congestion.100% cleared up. I feel emotionally grounded and clearer in mind. A strange side note: my skin smelled like mustard the first week. I am still a little tired, but I was exhausted before this began, so I think that will take some time to resolve. Thank you.
Could you please give us an update?? I've recently went carnivore with a multitude of serious health issues. Would love to know how things turned out for you. Thx
I thought the issue I was having was bile related and not enough probiotics and I was eating more veg and fermented foods too, all triggered by a massive stress event. It wasnt getting any better and tbh it was getting worse. Im so glad im finding these sibo videos - just a few days changing to this and the symptoms are going away. ill keep this up until my guts had time to heal. Thanks doc!!
I hear you 👍and, at the same time this video falls short of really helping a person know what test to take to determine if they have sibo and also a diet and protocol of what to do about it and I looked down in the description because he said he would have more information about the test Etc and there was nothing.
@@spiritflower6640 there’s a few different breath tests you can take that are popular. Nothing is 100% accurate but if you tell your health care provider that you suspect you have SIBO and would like to be tested they should have an option available for you. If they don’t you’ll need to see a GI or a Functional Medicine doctor. I think there are a few places you can even order it online yourself but you may still need to help to interpret the results. Find a supportive doctor and a coach for the best results!
Your TIMING is miraculous! Im literally about to start taking probiotics to overpower my bad bacteria - but you say focus on total ELIMINATION of bad bacteria 1st - THEN Add probiotics. 😅👌🏿
While I agree with the regime suggested, I would urge caution taking 5 x Betaine HCL capsules to increase stomach acid. These often come as 640mg dose. The ones I took also contained Pepsin. I overdid it with 3 capsules and burned my oesophagus and it took me a week to get better. So start low for a few meals (1 capsule before MAIN meals, not snacks), then slowly increase until feel like your digestion is improving. If you feel like you've taken too much, cancel it by taking a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda powder (baking soda) in a glass of water (you'll probably burp). Don't take antacids tablets or PPIs, they are a big part of the problem in the first place when used constantly!
I believe I am struggling with SIBO, as we speak. Sadly, I thought I needed a better probiotic and more fiber to help with the constipation. I was trying everything I could try. I didn't realize I was making things worse. 😥 I'm so grateful for the clarity and the help of this video. I am praying that -- (along with testing and examination assistance from my naturopathic nurse) -- I can get this situation reversed. This information has been so HELPFUL. Thank you SO MUCH, Dr. Berg. 🙏❤🙏❤
Look up Avipattikar it's the herbs in powder(make sure its Organic) but I will say first if you take it be sure to start with the 1/4 teaspoon. This stuff loosens extremely well, and I do mean extremely well.
Fabulous talk Dr. Berg! I’ve been working on getting rid of SIBO for the five years I’ve known it’s affecting me. The intermittent fasting I believe has helped so very much. It’s given my mIgrating motor complex the time it needs to do its job. I had never considered the importance of fasting for the gut until you enlightened me years back! I feel so much better. Now to finally fix the systemic inflammation and copious food intolerances and allergies. Thank you for this educational video...
@@abdirahmanabdi403 hi, thank you for asking! Though I am still working on the food sensitivities and inflammation, I’m building up to longer fasts which really seem to be helping!
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I have a very unique case of SIBO. My diet is very limited. I have HIGH stomach acid already but am still very sensitive to most foods. Going alkaline (high PH water, aloe) along with fasting are what help me the most
I think I can totally approve since I totally got rid of SIBO with IF and low carb (mostly low carb and lazy keto, sometimes clean keto for 2-6 weeks). Also my stomach acid got back to a normal level. It did especially improve extremly while I was on OMAD for 3 weeks. Through usually I go better with IF 20:4 because I sometimes had problems with the huge meals.
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A few years ago, I was so sick!! Doctors didn't know what was wrong with me. I had horrible diarrhea, bloating, sometimes vomiting and always nausea. I had colonoscopy, the scope into my stomach, and even swallowed the camera capsule. Eventually, I had a doctor give me antibiotic for sibo. I was eating the wrong foods, thinking they would help, but only made me worse. Probiotics made my abdomen hurt so bad, I couldn't take them. Sadly, the doctor didn't bother to teach me what not to eat. I eventually got better, tho I was very anemic and weak. I had iron infusions and B12 injections. Thank God for doctors who teach us about nutrients, minerals and vitamins we need for our health.
I’m pro vaccine but mine started after my fourth Pfizer. Loose stools 3-4 x a day after the vaccine but I was drinking a lot of kombucha stuff the time (2 cans a day) so maybe it was the combination
About 6 months ago, I has symptoms indicating possible SIBO that lingered for months. I then had a very hectic chaotic week - when I had 2 separate days of not eating for 24 hrs. I noticed after this prolonged 'unintentional' fasting, the odd abdominal discomfort and bloating I had been experiencing for several months - disappeared - and has not returned.
Ridge Briar you may have completely starved out and killed off the bacteria in 2 days. This is another method people have found to be effective. Some people can do it with a one day fast, others would take longer.
I wish I could find something to help me. I have been bloated and have had a distended stomach since mid year of 2015. Hospitalized in Jan 1st 2016 and they did find ileus which is where parts of your intestines quit working and if they don't start working then they have to go in and remove those parts because they die off from not working. Been to 3 GI Dr's which all have told me different things from it being caused by anxiety to gallbladder to I'm healthy as a horse but I know how I feel, I know what my stomach looks like and how I feel like I'm going to split open because the bloating and distention is so bad. And what is even worse is that I only eat once a day. Once in a blue moon I try to eat again but the pain isn't worth it. I pray that what is ever wrong with me would be healed so I can start to feel normal again. Be able to go to a buffet and just be able to eat what I want, yes that sounds like a goofy thing to want to be able to do but I miss being able to eat. Let's not forget I only eat once a day and gain weight. Gained 10 pounds in one week and the GI Dr said that was normal but let's also remember this is the same Dr that said I had nothing wrong and it was anxiety. He never checked my stool, pushed on my stomach or anything. But he said it was anxiety. So I wish I could find out what is wrong with me but seems like Dr's today don't give a crap. I'm glad you are feeling better and I hope you stay that way. One question, did you still drink water when you didn't eat?
@@kimsikorski5691 - I am sorry to hear about your health problems. The 2 incidents that I went without eating for over 24 hrs - unintentionally - happened within a 3 day period during an unexpected 'crisis' situation. Even after the 24 hrs, when I finally realized I hadn't eaten, I still wasn't that hungry and waited another 30 to 60 minutes before eating again. FYI - Most of my life I have not eaten during the day because I had noticed years ago, I felt more energetic and alert if I didn't eat during the day - long before anyone ever heard the words Intermittent Fasting. I had recognized long ago, it was the blood sugar / insulin swings that were causing sluggishness. A book called The Zone came out many years ago, confirming that insulin swings were associated with the serious chronic illnesses - and the only way I knew how to stabilize those blood sugar swings - was to not eat. It only took a couple of days to adapt to not eating during the day - for me, it 'feels' normal and I rarely feel any hunger during the day. In recent years, I have felt a bit more general abdominal bloating and discomfort ... and then this recent strange episode of migrating discomfort, bloating that suddenly occurred about 6 months ago ... and lingered on - even with eating once a day. It was only when I went 2 stretches within a 3 day period of not eating for over 24 hrs each time ...unintentionally ... that I noticed a couple of days later, that this strange bloating and discomfort that had plagued me for months ... had vanished. I have also noticed that the generalized milder bloating and discomfort I had felt for several years ... also greatly improved. In years past, I have also had a series of painful gallbladder issues that would last 6 to 12 hours ... just enough time for food to move thru my system. If I thought a gall bladder issue was impending - I would immediately stop eating, and stick to water for about 18 hrs. After a few years, I noticed that the gallbladder problems had virtually disappeared as well. For me, it seems dealing with digestive issues by not eating ... seems to be working so far. Also, this past year, I have even intentionally fasted 18 to 24 hrs on days when I don't feel that hungry - without any "hangry" problems - and felt very well. And FYI - I drink only water and occasionally black coffee during times I am fasting. I hope you can find some answers to your health issues..
You need to keep trying. Keep going to more and more doctors. I know it is really hard and seems like there is no possible solution. But keep looking at reviews and find the best gastro near you. There has to be one of them out there that will perform the tests you need and find the actual problem.
I ended up getting the worse case of SIBO in the world after food poisoning that lasted a month before they caught it. I was sick for 5 years. Every doc I saw I told them antibiotics make me feel better, they said I had IBS. I was So skinny sick and gassy, they even took my gallbladder out and that made things worse. I did so much research, got a new GI Doc, and asked him if I could have this. He said he could promise me that was my issue. Gave me a very expensive anti-biotic as well as diet change. It saved me, I could have cried. It is something that will probably never fully go away, I do have to take xifaxan every year or 2 depending on how I eat and stress levels. This last time I went 2 years. But just needed to start another round of it. It sucks living with this, who knew food poisoning could mess you up for life? I have been dealing with this for over 10 years now.
@@itsbrittneymj Yes 100% it works, But you need to take like 550 MG 3 times a day for 14 to 15 days. And you might need to do it more than once. If you are still having issues you might need to do it again in a few months. But if you stick to a mostly keto or lower carb/fodmaps diet while taking the med and after, you will probably not need a follow-up treatment.
@@LouisianaNative13 OMG, it's the same condition for me. I got food poisoning and now suffering from this constantly😢 I've lost around 10-12kgs of weight in the past 4 months and it feels like hell !! The continuous burping, growling noises, bloating just won't go away with the abdominal pain. Feels like I gotta end things for my own cuz I'm so stressed and don't wanna live like this. Blood levels have dropped to half than average, growing weaker day by day and continuously loosing weight. Went to doc but he just gave me iron pills and said I'm too skinny
I have this condition and I’m always in pain. I’m so glad you shared this video because now I have an understanding of what this disease is all about and what I must do to try and heal it. Thanks so much Dr. Berg, God bless you.🙏
This makes so much sense. It's no wonder I eat so healthy yet my body feels like I'm missing the nutrients I consume. This video & your explanation & info are SO helpful. Thank you Dr. Berg!!!
Thank you for your in depth information. I'm preparing for my 2nd SIBO test. After w months of intense antibiotics, the infection came right back. After this repeat antibiotics I will follow your suggestions. Thanks for all you do
My SIBO came from really bad dentist- the bacteria went right into my gut- it was awful! Everything you have stated has happened. I got LANAP surgery on my mouth and now ( because of your information) I fast daily 18-20 hours and do OMAD. I still struggle due to the biofilms and have a very limited diet. It is a horrible thing to experience but it has led me to follow channel and be a health warrior. Thank you so much you are very inspiring. I do Vegan limited Keto with IF - more videos on that subject would be appreciated 😁❤️
I had a root canal done that felt 'heavy', and then started hurting more and more. After 6 months of horrid pain it burst- a piece of filling material had been imbedded in the gum. The fluid that went up my sinus and down my throat burned like heck. A year of horrid stomach pain, not able to work, a doc who promised an ultrasound but being Canada it'll never happen. The dizziness, the headache, the huge bloating, back pain, chills. I've been living off savings, spent a fortune on every stomach remedy known, and by trial and error realising what I can eat. I've always done intermittent fasting and grow all my veg, I'm a clean eater, but this has very nearly killed me. I just want to be done and go back to life.
This is the easiest demonstration to understand. I have been wracking my brain and so i just started today the Kyolic Garlic (the one for Candida) , clove (per your recommendation in another video) and the oil of oregano. Going to get some ACV capsules . Unfortunately I have erosive esophagitis and have been hospitalized twice for it. So taking the HCL and the liquid ACV is out as those were the two that broke the camels back. I discovered a few years ago from an endoscopy that I had H. Pylori. I took the antibiotics and my gut got so much worse. I tried carnivore and that did nothing for me other than constipate me even more. I do believe it’s a matter of killing off the bad bacteria BEFORE adding anything in. This is awesome!!!! Thanks Dr B
Yes first clear up sibo and then try to introduce these things to prevent sibo in future. Betaine hcl working best for me after antibiotics and try Triphala powder is good for sibo take before bed.
@@maheshtanayHello, how are you doing with trhiphala, I was thinking of buying it but I don't know if it is good for intestinal motility, since I heard that it can irritate the mucosa or something like that.
I did a 56 hour water fast & it gave me relief from SIBO for weeks. Unfortunately, I got too confident with my newfound health that I decided to eat every piece of junk food in sight and it came back 😂 I'm going to do another 56 hour fast followed by 2 weeks of low carb or Keto diet with Intermittent fasting soon. I really did feel like a million bucks afterwards
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You usually need a treatment plan w antibiotics to fully get rid of it otherwise it’ll return. They actually hide even future in your intestine when you starve them but don’t die.
Dr Eric Berg has finely described the small intestine microbes and functions of the digestive tract and to overcome the gastric ; bloating issue very rightly .. And it really worked - thanks Dr Eric Berg..
I can't believe it, you've just described me. I've been dealing with this for years and no one has ever mentioned SIBO. I am feeling a litre lost though and don't know where to begin and what kinds of food I can have while I'm cleaning out my system. Thank you much for explaining so fully and in easy language.
I have been dealing with this since I was born. My family was in and out of the hospital with me constantly. Once we finally visited a naturopath, the only thing she could come up with was SIBO. I know it sounds weird, a teen giving you advice, but I’m practically a doctor with everything I have done. My heart goes out to anyone else dealing with this. Sometimes I will be perfectly fine for months on end, then I will have flare ups. “Flare ups” is what my family calls it” they have lasted for months and months on end. They seem to keep on getting worse the older I get and the more I find out about it. The children’s mercy doctors don’t know anything about it. At all. I have had 2 doctors in my life that know about it. I have started to try something where I have a little journal and throughout the day I log my symptoms. You can log what you ate, drank, what you used to try to calm your stomach, etc. You can even make it all cute and decorative. ✨scrapbook style✨ now prepare yourself, I’m about to give you an entire list of foods you should try to stay away from. Now, of course this is different for different people, it’s just that these things can cause inflammation. Sugary foods, (including bananas and different fruits), fake/artificial sugars, coffee, dairy (small amounts are fine if they are spread out and less than serving sizes), bread (sourdough is fine it actually has a lot of things in it that can help you digest food), starches (potatoes, corn, tapioca, etc.), a lot of gluten-free breads aren’t very good, anything high in carbs. There are definitely more than this but I’m not going to list off anymore. This reply is probably centuries long, lol. Mainly just try to stick to proteins and veggies. Very small diet, I know. You can obviously eat more than that, those are just the main things. Something that I struggle with (a lot) is exercising. I definitely don’t do this as much as I need to but it helps so much. Your immune system gets very weak with SIBO, so it is important to build it as much as you can. Ok, I’m done now. Stay strong and I believe that you can do it!
Low fodmap diet! Anything high fodmap feeds them and they ferment in your intestine causing gas and bloating. Low fodmap helped me and digestive enzymes it’s a game changer
@@rachel.stevenson Have you ever had mold in your home? Mold is the cause of my sibo problems. Thoroughly look into mold toxicity poisoning, if any of you have mold/mildew in your home. Most people do, and don't even realize it. Always immediately take care of water leaks!!! I am fighting for my life because of mold. I am severely anemic now, I can't hardly walk because I almost pass out. I have breathing problems, severe chest pains in my heart that send pain to my left shoulder every time I would eat, heart palpitations, facial numbness after I eat, dizziness, severe weakness,, muscle spasms, internal tremors, brain fog, hard time remembering things, losing weight like crazy, just started having serious blood sugar problems in the last 2 days where my heart rate was 137 and oxygen was 76 (my oxygen levels were always 99 to 100 before getting sick) . My heart rate has been very low at only 47 for the last 2 years, and now it is even lower at 37. My stomach starting bloating really bad after I ate mostly at night for the last 2 or 3 weeks, now I can't eat solid food at all because it gives me severe diarrhea even only a very small amount of food chewed very well. I was even down to eating only meat and some vegetables. NO sugar, until now because of serious low blood sugar problems ( raw honey in warm water). No grains, no processed foods. I literally feel and look like I'm slowly starving to death. I daydream about food. I have seen many different doctors, with no help yet. I have had 13 children (6 still living at home), so I was already pretty depleted before the mold which caused serious health, gut and whole system problems. I started getting better when we went and stayed in Airbnb's for 2 months, but we couldn't afford it anymore and had to move back into our home. The insurance company finally agreed to take care of most of the mold, after denying the claim at first. I don't want to die, my family needs me but I am no help to them right now. People don't understand what we are going through at all. Husband is getting sicker day by day and children are having more symptoms as well. We need SERIOUS HELP to heal and have been living off prays and miracles since my husband cannot work right now and is taking care of us all. I cannot break down meat any longer and have proteins, mold, and bacteria in my blood. God please send us help to heal & recover??? We need a doctor that has experience dealing with mold in the body and has actually healed people from it. The doctors here don't believe in mold toxicity poisoning. We have carbon dioxide in our blood also because of the mold.
Thank you for this Content I was recently diagnosed with SIBO after suffering for what seems like years. My Gastro recommended a strong dose of antibiotics but I absolutely love your natural recommendations and the way you broke down everything to where I now have a plan of action for myself. Thank you
@@tarshaberry9613 Yes I took Xifaxian for two weeks. I felt improvement in my system while on it ,but a few days after stopping, I can tell that I am still not completely better. I have to follow up with my gastro in August
@@tarshaberry9613 Since I had COVID Apr 2021, my stomach hasn't been the same. Daily cramps, bloating, fatigue, ZERO appetite, weight loss, nausea, diarrhea, brain fog, stool with a mucus appearance. My gastro began ruling out certain things with a colonoscopy , endoscopy & sending stool to be tested for C. Diff, Ovum, parasites...I even did a test for H.Pylori...everything Negative. I suffered & RECENTLY found out abt SIBO...I had to do a breath test ( with another gastro) specifically for SIBO in order to render diagnosis.
2 days of fasting got rid off my intense bloating and pain. It felt like my digestive system was 'dry' during the painful episodes after eating. I wonder if anyone felt the same kinda pain. So glad I got rid of it. I can sense my stomach fully functioning now.
Very important question for SIBO Treatment - do you avoid all FODMAPS when on the KILLING PHASE with herbal/conventional antibiotics? Because some health practitioners say you should avoid them during the killing phase and afterwards, while others say that consuming FODMAPS during the Killing phase is much more effective as it does not let the bacteria go dormant and increases the effectiveness of the antimicrobials. There was also this study on SIBO where patients took just antibiotics and antibiotics with guar gum (high FODMAP) and the latter had much bigger effectiveness. I am leaning towards the 2nd scenario - that it might be wiser to consume some FODMAPS during your killing phase, and after the treatment you do avoid them for a certain period of time, while supporting yourself with probiotics. What do you think, what is your stance?
Hello doctor! I just got my breath test results and my hydrogen goes up to 97! Methane stayed the same. I'm guessing I for sure have SIBO. I'm a little confused, everywhere I read it says to stop consuming garlic but you're saying its beneficial..About the vegetables, should I stop every single one of them? Is this just for a few weeks? I've been trying to follow a low fodmap diet. And about IF, how many hours should I fast for? Should I have dinner earlier and stop eating until breakfast? I would appreciate your response, thank you in advance, Doctor!
So I went into “remission” a few years ago. Now I know it was SIBO on top of my connective tissue disorder. Couldn’t figure out why I went into remission, and it was because I was fasting and taking magnesium citrate to clear everything out regularly! It worked!
@@UbairManzoor I have an autoimmune condition and others on top of SIBO… but it was about 2 years or so but it’s come back now. Antibiotics never put a dent in it, only time and fasting and “cleanses” have worked
I watched your video on Bile because of noisy bowels. Then I saw this one . I have celiac and tend to have a lot of bowel problems and vitamins deficiency. I don’t have a gallbladder either. Now I’m thinking that I have SIBO really bad. I’m so sick and miserable from either the bowel problems or the deficiency problems. I will try the ox bile and the SIBO suggestions. I’ve been on keto for 5 years and I’ve been stuck and not losing. It was hard to pin point WHY when I have so much digestive issues going on. Maybe this will help. I’m 70 and I try to stay as healthy as I can. I’d love to see more information on digestive issues. Thanks for the help that no one wants to talk about. Gas, bloating, loud bowel sounds, diarrhea, vitamin deficiency .
You should get a stool test done, try distilled water (homemade is best, buy a home distiller), and find a good Holistic doctor that can help you. You deserve it.
Dr Berg, would you do a video on the best and worst foods to eat with SIBO, please? I've been struggling with it all summer and would love to see your recommendations. Thanks
I got it really bad 11 months now.😥..oh so weak. I had groin hernia repair and since been ill..ugh. I will try this..🙏 Thank you dr burg!!! I wish you had a clinic out here Az.
Fasting is probably the best way to reduce SIBO or any unwelcome bacteria. The beneficial microbes are perfectly adapted to periods of "starvation" and will outcompete the bad one!
@@Mazen_2016 You just eat healthy KETO like dr. Berg recommend and eat 2 big meals within 4 hours and then fast the next 20h without ANY snacks. One day a week some do a cheat day and snack. You wont lose weight if following that program. Not if u are skinny already. Also its good to work out or do interval training (high intensity) This will boost growth hormones and build muscle.
A carnivore diet with intermittent fasting for the first 4-6 weeks is your best option. Then after no fiber/carbs for the first 4-6 weeks add in low fodmap veggies and nuts
Hello Dr.Berg, I’ve read lots of articles that say not to use Garlic In treating SIBO. I’m going to follow your advice and use Garlic to treat SIBO, I don’t have my Gallbladder nor appendix!!!
Dr. Berg, you have a video on when you shouldn’t take Apple Cider Vinegar and you list SIBO as one of the issues when it should be avoided. Which is accurate??
Do not eat any sugar or any food that is high on fiber please research carnivore diet and try to stay close to it as much as possible. Also add some intimate fasting and you will feel much better.
If I can’t eat vegetables, fruits or probiotics, then what should I live of? Meat, eggs, potatoes? Doing IF without the fibers to make me feel full sounds like a tough one.
I have never heard of this condition until now, because i am desperate to find out what`s wrong with me. I had a heart catheter ablation 3 months ago and since then i have all these effects: It started with a weird odor i could not detect - Something between ethanol & methane. I first thought it was the post surgical medication i had to take - Then 6 weeks post surgery all the digestive conditions kicked in: Pain after meals, bloating , severe constipation ( stool like rocks and in bright color indicating bile deficiency) fatigue and the odor described in my breathe specially after meals. I can only eat small portions of food, otherwise i feel quite sick after meals. Doctors were all pointing in wrong directions such as gastritis or liver issues. I was once athletic, full of muscles, but now lost 5kg within 3 weeks. I`m glad at least to have found which direction to go in order to combat this condition.
Stelios Class I was diagnosed celiac same time (also causes nutrient malabsorption). I also have MTHFR gene where you don’t absorb B vitamins. What did your doctor say with SIBO??? I had to push and beg for a vitamin B and vitamin d test. Because I take supplements B came back way high, but I heard that doesn’t mean it’s absorbed in your tissues. I definitely don’t feel right still. Frustrated because I feel B12 injections could help.
I had it for the entire month of January. I beat it by doing a 3 day prolonged fast with just black coffee and electrolytes (nothing that stimulates the liver). I felt so good after doing this that I now do one prolonged fast a month of 4-5 days. Bacteria in the small intestine dies off and it allows for the gut lining and mucosal layer to regenerate. Also quells inflammation by resetting the immune system and improves liver function. Dr. Valter Longo has some great interviews online going deep into the science.
I did not vaccinate, and did catch the covid. The disease was horrible, but I was able to stay at home. It was the gastric issues after the sore throat was gone and I feared I had abdominal blockage. I went on RUclips and found yours and others advice very helpful because the gas pains were relentlessly unbearable. My pain and gas is much improved.
I think I already had this condition. I took real antibiotics and it cleared. But afterwards, I had done IF, tools lot of lime and water and I hadn't watched this video at the time yet. I guess I did somethings right. I hope it won't come back
SIBO should be renamed “small intestinal streptococcal overgrowth,” because the truth is that Streptococcus is the leading type of bacterium that causes SIBO and in many cases the only type of bacterium involved. Better yet, overall diagnoses of strep should replace diagnoses of SIBO-the focus shouldn’t be limited to the small intestine. Strep overgrowth is not stationary. If strep is in the small intestinal tract, chances are it’s in the colon and rectal area, too, and also in the stomach.
I have acid reflux. But about 15 months after having gall bladder surgery I started retaining fluid bad and my stomach makes weird noises. I hardly eat because of the water retention. I feel full and not hungry because of it. No one k knows why I'm retaining fluid so bad. I started taking vitamins because I eat so little. My doctor checked to see if I had too much bacteria in my stomach and she said everything was fine.
SIBO can happen when having a MMC disorder not moving your food properly, lookup MMC, also B1 ttfd which you're now deficient in , also take with a B Complex. If you're not evacuating bowels daily that is your problem. Artichoke Extract and Ginger Extract are your friend
You said, to rest your gut for 4-6 weeks from vegetables, probiotic , and fermented foods. That’s mostly what eat with my issues . What am I supposed to eat
Hello Dr. Berg. I found that my tinnitus is from SIBO. After 1 month trying to figure out with Drs. about my sinus and tinnitus, one dr. found it. And told me that this is open valve and bacterial overgrowth... now I am in diet, taking one supplements and praying...
The test for SIBO is called: Hydrogen Breath Test. You blow into a bag every 15 minutes over 3 to 4 hours (different bag each time) and then you get results within a week. If positive, you may get an antibiotic called Rifaximin (expensive) to take for 14 days which kills it fast. Then you have to rebuild your friendly intestinal flora after, as any antibiotic will destroy those. Take a probiotic with at least 20 to 50 Billion CFUs and 12 to 20 different strains. You'll be good to go.
I am not writing this if I am not TRULY TRULY VERY GRATEFUL. Dr. Berg, you literally saved my life! I had had bloating symptom for a few months and all the time I thought it was indigestion. My doctors agreed. before that, I could normally run 10K within 1 hour with ease and during the time I had bloating, I could not run more than 500 meters as I felt so exhausted I had to stop to take some walk and started running again. I didn't know what happened but my legs felt so weak. Since I thought it was indigestion, I ate lots of fruits, vegetables and pro-biotics. Didn't work. Things got worse that recently I felt out of breath going up one flight of stairs and later developed edema on my feet and legs! Until I came across your video. I reexamined myself and found that maybe the problem was the lack of nutrients (especially the B12). After your video, I knew I had chosen the wrong and opposite path, the things I ate (fruits, veggies and pro-biotics) actually promote the SIBO! I turned to carnivore diet and ate lots of garlic. I felt better within 2-3 days and after a week my edema was gone. I felt very strong after 10 days. If I didn't watch your video, I would have taken Diuretoc my doctors prescribed and might have believed I had chronic liver and kidney failure like they diagnosed. I went back to my doctors (I put an 's' to emphasize I always get at least one second opinion) and they never heard of SIBO, amen. God bless you Dr. Eric Berg. P.S.: a very special thing about your video that differentiate your advice from others is that you recommend herbal-antibiotic (that's why I took garlic, onion, honey and extra virgin olive oil), and as far as I know, you are the first one recommending this. And IT WORKS! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!
Totally confused... To do healthy keto, need to consume vegetables, but to get rid of SIBO, should not consume vegetables... As someone who's not a fan of meat or animal products to begin with, this creates a bit of a problem. Heck, even if I loved meat, that would be A LOT of meat and fat if can't add veggies to meals. :( Am I missing something? Anyone got ideas?
It's not that you can't eat veggies, but that certain veggies may be triggering symptoms and may need to be avoided. IT can take some figuring, but this is totally possible (it's what I help my clients with).
@@malaika.chauhdary8195 the specific triggers will be different for each person, but a place to start would be to choose low FODMAP veggies, like carrots, green beans, lettuce, kale, radishes, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.
There are quite a few changes you may need to make but you can feel better in as little as a week if you make the right changes. I was there once. Suffered for decades with doctors saying I was fine before I finally learned w was actually happening to my body and fixed it.
Sounds like something i’ve had for over 20 years. Had so many tests done. Not one doctor ever mentioned Sibo. They could never find what was wrong. I will look into this thank you!!
That was the same problem I had. They would all say they couldn't find anything wrong. SO many colonoscopies!!!
@@joycegilkey3677,
" ... SO many colonoscopies!!!"
Doctors get much more income from them than from finding and fixing the causes of symptoms, such as SIBO, which could have even been caused by treatments they have prescribed, such as antibiotics.
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I work with IBS clients, and almost every single one who goes ahead with the test turns up positive!
@@ConfluenceNutrition which test?
Never understood the B12 and iron deficiency. Now I do!
12 days ago after compilating going to the hospital due to pain and bloating in my intestines/stomach (extreme) and also felt like my ulcer returned. I decided to researh a bit first. By the next day I had decided to do a fast and afterwards go carnivore. 3 day water fast - lost 5lbs now I have been on the carnivore diet (4 hour eating window) I am down 10lbs today and have zero symptoms as of today. My skin looks better, this strange swelling in my eyes is gone, joint pain gone, rash on my arm that I had for months is gone, and I am back doing yoga daily (I am a yoga therapist) and of course I decided to go vegan for ethical reasons, not knowing that turned my particular body into a ticking timebomb. what probably was a partial bowel obstruction (My husband is a general surgeon and I have past issues which could cause such a result). I feel like a completely different person and have finally shed the guilt of eating meat. I will move to a keto 4 ,hour window diet in two weeks to make sure I am fully recovered. Another benefit: I have had to use allergy medication such as Afrin etc.. for years due to nasal congestion.100% cleared up. I feel emotionally grounded and clearer in mind. A strange side note: my skin smelled like mustard the first week. I am still a little tired, but I was exhausted before this began, so I think that will take some time to resolve. Thank you.
How are you feeling a year later? Are You still keto?
I have the weird eye swelling too!!
@melindale2022 are you alive still? fully healed? ))
Could you please give us an update??
I've recently went carnivore with a multitude of serious health issues. Would love to know how things turned out for you. Thx
@@iXpertMan I am still alive and fully healed. Moving slowly to keto diet.
@@denisemartin3603 I feel so much better, my eye swelling only returns if I go off of the diet, which I do about once every month or two.
Thanks to Dr. Berg my health is so much better, this man is a life saver
So true he’s an angel
Indeed!
How pls help😢
7 years on narcotic pain medication pretty much shut my motility down causing Sibo... Stopped the med 3 years ago and still dealing with Sibo.
I just watched a video on ginger and artichoke extract to start motility
I know your post is 1y.o.
But, Have you heard of the L-reueri connection to sibo? L-reueri yogurt? If so, any luck?
@@denisemartin3603now r u fine from sibo
Not only does Dr. Berg have some quality content but he has a great calming voice. As a big ASMR fan I love it!
Very calming ☺️
Indeed, could listen for days 😄
And he speaks slowly and understandable. ❤
I agreeeee
Would asparagus be too much?
I thought the issue I was having was bile related and not enough probiotics and I was eating more veg and fermented foods too, all triggered by a massive stress event. It wasnt getting any better and tbh it was getting worse. Im so glad im finding these sibo videos - just a few days changing to this and the symptoms are going away. ill keep this up until my guts had time to heal. Thanks doc!!
What do you exactly do ? Thanks a lot .
How fast did you start getting results n symptoms going away
What did you eat if no vegetables for a month? Only meat and carbs?
Stress can trigger A LOT of serious health issues/diseases. Amyloidosis, autoimmune diseases.
You’re either lucky or a paid commenter
OMG!!!! This is what is wrong with me! For months this has been my life and my weight is down to a 12 year old!! I will start this TODAY!
Did it help at all?
After meeting so many drs. in my life, for my health problems , I would confidently say, "Dr. Berg" is the best Dr. I've ever known❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is life changing information for people with this condition.
I hear you 👍and, at the same time this video falls short of really helping a person know what test to take to determine if they have sibo and also a diet and protocol of what to do about it and I looked down in the description because he said he would have more information about the test Etc and there was nothing.
@@spiritflower6640 exactly , there was no more info 😂
@@spiritflower6640 there’s a few different breath tests you can take that are popular. Nothing is 100% accurate but if you tell your health care provider that you suspect you have SIBO and would like to be tested they should have an option available for you. If they don’t you’ll need to see a GI or a Functional Medicine doctor. I think there are a few places you can even order it online yourself but you may still need to help to interpret the results. Find a supportive doctor and a coach for the best results!
@@beacthave thank you for that info! I will look into that :)
@@spiritflower6640 Exactly, I never seem to find the links he says he has put down below in any of his videos
Your TIMING is miraculous! Im literally about to start taking probiotics to overpower my bad bacteria - but you say focus on total ELIMINATION of bad bacteria 1st - THEN Add probiotics. 😅👌🏿
thats what i was doing wrong this whole time.....i can only fast for 3 days tho but still better than not fasting
Did you cure sibo??
@@dlyteeats3868 ditto!
Miguel mejia it kills bad bacteria and feed good ones
@@miguelmejia4656 No.
While I agree with the regime suggested, I would urge caution taking 5 x Betaine HCL capsules to increase stomach acid. These often come as 640mg dose. The ones I took also contained Pepsin. I overdid it with 3 capsules and burned my oesophagus and it took me a week to get better. So start low for a few meals (1 capsule before MAIN meals, not snacks), then slowly increase until feel like your digestion is improving. If you feel like you've taken too much, cancel it by taking a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda powder (baking soda) in a glass of water (you'll probably burp). Don't take antacids tablets or PPIs, they are a big part of the problem in the first place when used constantly!
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Thank you.
@2:01 5 pills of Betaine HCL, apple cider vinegar, intermittent fasting, Oregano, thyme, clove, garlic.
Apple cider vinegar will kill you if you have ulcers
@@jjm3762 curios, how doe anyone know if have ulcers?
acv even in small amounts make me uncomfortable
I thought garlic was a NO for sibo
@@bastianhars2208 same here.
@@bastianhars2208garlic extract is different than original garlic
I believe I am struggling with SIBO, as we speak. Sadly, I thought I needed a better probiotic and more fiber to help with the constipation. I was trying everything I could try. I didn't realize I was making things worse. 😥 I'm so grateful for the clarity and the help of this video. I am praying that -- (along with testing and examination assistance from my naturopathic nurse) -- I can get this situation reversed. This information has been so HELPFUL. Thank you SO MUCH, Dr. Berg. 🙏❤🙏❤
Look up Avipattikar it's the herbs in powder(make sure its Organic) but I will say first if you take it be sure to start with the 1/4 teaspoon. This stuff loosens extremely well, and I do mean extremely well.
@Penny I'm doing a little better, Penny. But it's an up and down thing. I found out that I'm also Celiac dominant. What a time!! 🙏🙏
Hi! I hope you're in a better condition now.
Aside from being constipated, what other symptoms did you notice? Was your stool yellow in color?
Fabulous talk Dr. Berg! I’ve been working on getting rid of SIBO for the five years I’ve known it’s affecting me. The intermittent fasting I believe has helped so very much. It’s given my mIgrating motor complex the time it needs to do its job. I had never considered the importance of fasting for the gut until you enlightened me years back! I feel so much better. Now to finally fix the systemic inflammation and copious food intolerances and allergies. Thank you for this educational video...
are u healthy now
@@abdirahmanabdi403 hi, thank you for asking! Though I am still working on the food sensitivities and inflammation, I’m building up to longer fasts which really seem to be helping!
@@amandatkids854 Nice.
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Hi Amanda, may I know your symptoms? And did you take a test for SIBO?
I have a very unique case of SIBO. My diet is very limited. I have HIGH stomach acid already but am still very sensitive to most foods. Going alkaline (high PH water, aloe) along with fasting are what help me the most
I think I can totally approve since I totally got rid of SIBO with IF and low carb (mostly low carb and lazy keto, sometimes clean keto for 2-6 weeks). Also my stomach acid got back to a normal level.
It did especially improve extremly while I was on OMAD for 3 weeks. Through usually I go better with IF 20:4 because I sometimes had problems with the huge meals.
Maya M. Explain
@@Iammartineb What you want to know?
what was your symptoms?
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Can you eat vegetables now?
A few years ago, I was so sick!! Doctors didn't know what was wrong with me. I had horrible diarrhea, bloating, sometimes vomiting and always nausea. I had colonoscopy, the scope into my stomach, and even swallowed the camera capsule. Eventually, I had a doctor give me antibiotic for sibo. I was eating the wrong foods, thinking they would help, but only made me worse. Probiotics made my abdomen hurt so bad, I couldn't take them. Sadly, the doctor didn't bother to teach me what not to eat. I eventually got better, tho I was very anemic and weak. I had iron infusions and B12 injections. Thank God for doctors who teach us about nutrients, minerals and vitamins we need for our health.
So Did the antibiotics help your sibo?
We need more informations like whats the diet
@@02Ahandsomeguy yes! It was so embarrassing!!
It was from all the gas in my belly.
@ureka, my husband had colon cancer, his belly didn't have any rumbling or gurgling sounds.
My girlfriend has been suffering from this for months…funny, started after our COVID shots & booster,I believe. Hers is severe. Thank you
I’m pro vaccine but mine started after my fourth Pfizer. Loose stools 3-4 x a day after the vaccine but I was drinking a lot of kombucha stuff the time (2 cans a day) so maybe it was the combination
About 6 months ago, I has symptoms indicating possible SIBO that lingered for months. I then had a very hectic chaotic week - when I had 2 separate days of not eating for 24 hrs.
I noticed after this prolonged 'unintentional' fasting, the odd abdominal discomfort and bloating I had been experiencing for several months - disappeared - and has not returned.
Ridge Briar you may have completely starved out and killed off the bacteria in 2 days. This is another method people have found to be effective. Some people can do it with a one day fast, others would take longer.
I wish I could find something to help me. I have been bloated and have had a distended stomach since mid year of 2015. Hospitalized in Jan 1st 2016 and they did find ileus which is where parts of your intestines quit working and if they don't start working then they have to go in and remove those parts because they die off from not working.
Been to 3 GI Dr's which all have told me different things from it being caused by anxiety to gallbladder to I'm healthy as a horse but I know how I feel, I know what my stomach looks like and how I feel like I'm going to split open because the bloating and distention is so bad. And what is even worse is that I only eat once a day. Once in a blue moon I try to eat again but the pain isn't worth it.
I pray that what is ever wrong with me would be healed so I can start to feel normal again. Be able to go to a buffet and just be able to eat what I want, yes that sounds like a goofy thing to want to be able to do but I miss being able to eat. Let's not forget I only eat once a day and gain weight. Gained 10 pounds in one week and the GI Dr said that was normal but let's also remember this is the same Dr that said I had nothing wrong and it was anxiety.
He never checked my stool, pushed on my stomach or anything. But he said it was anxiety. So I wish I could find out what is wrong with me but seems like Dr's today don't give a crap. I'm glad you are feeling better and I hope you stay that way.
One question, did you still drink water when you didn't eat?
@@kimsikorski5691 - I am sorry to hear about your health problems. The 2 incidents that I went without eating for over 24 hrs - unintentionally - happened within a 3 day period during an unexpected 'crisis' situation. Even after the 24 hrs, when I finally realized I hadn't eaten, I still wasn't that hungry and waited another 30 to 60 minutes before eating again.
FYI - Most of my life I have not eaten during the day because I had noticed years ago, I felt more energetic and alert if I didn't eat during the day - long before anyone ever heard the words Intermittent Fasting. I had recognized long ago, it was the blood sugar / insulin swings that were causing sluggishness. A book called The Zone came out many years ago, confirming that insulin swings were associated with the serious chronic illnesses - and the only way I knew how to stabilize those blood sugar swings - was to not eat. It only took a couple of days to adapt to not eating during the day - for me, it 'feels' normal and I rarely feel any hunger during the day.
In recent years, I have felt a bit more general abdominal bloating and discomfort ... and then this recent strange episode of migrating discomfort, bloating that suddenly occurred about 6 months ago ... and lingered on - even with eating once a day.
It was only when I went 2 stretches within a 3 day period of not eating for over 24 hrs each time ...unintentionally ... that I noticed a couple of days later, that this strange bloating and discomfort that had plagued me for months ... had vanished.
I have also noticed that the generalized milder bloating and discomfort I had felt for several years ... also greatly improved. In years past, I have also had a series of painful gallbladder issues that would last 6 to 12 hours ... just enough time for food to move thru my system. If I thought a gall bladder issue was impending - I would immediately stop eating, and stick to water for about 18 hrs. After a few years, I noticed that the gallbladder problems had virtually disappeared as well.
For me, it seems dealing with digestive issues by not eating ... seems to be working so far. Also, this past year, I have even intentionally fasted 18 to 24 hrs on days when I don't feel that hungry - without any "hangry" problems - and felt very well.
And FYI - I drink only water and occasionally black coffee during times I am fasting. I hope you can find some answers to your health issues..
Please help me man , I've lost 8 kg in last 4 months with SIBO.. six hours is the maximum I can go without eating...
You need to keep trying. Keep going to more and more doctors. I know it is really hard and seems like there is no possible solution. But keep looking at reviews and find the best gastro near you. There has to be one of them out there that will perform the tests you need and find the actual problem.
I ended up getting the worse case of SIBO in the world after food poisoning that lasted a month before they caught it. I was sick for 5 years. Every doc I saw I told them antibiotics make me feel better, they said I had IBS. I was So skinny sick and gassy, they even took my gallbladder out and that made things worse. I did so much research, got a new GI Doc, and asked him if I could have this. He said he could promise me that was my issue. Gave me a very expensive anti-biotic as well as diet change. It saved me, I could have cried. It is something that will probably never fully go away, I do have to take xifaxan every year or 2 depending on how I eat and stress levels. This last time I went 2 years. But just needed to start another round of it. It sucks living with this, who knew food poisoning could mess you up for life?
I have been dealing with this for over 10 years now.
So the Xifaxan worked? I’m hesitant to take it because of the price but I’m really considering it!
@@itsbrittneymj Yes 100% it works, But you need to take like 550 MG 3 times a day for 14 to 15 days. And you might need to do it more than once. If you are still having issues you might need to do it again in a few months. But if you stick to a mostly keto or lower carb/fodmaps diet while taking the med and after, you will probably not need a follow-up treatment.
Are u still on keto/ low carb?
@@komalagrawal2842 Off and On.
@@LouisianaNative13 OMG, it's the same condition for me. I got food poisoning and now suffering from this constantly😢 I've lost around 10-12kgs of weight in the past 4 months and it feels like hell !! The continuous burping, growling noises, bloating just won't go away with the abdominal pain. Feels like I gotta end things for my own cuz I'm so stressed and don't wanna live like this.
Blood levels have dropped to half than average, growing weaker day by day and continuously loosing weight. Went to doc but he just gave me iron pills and said I'm too skinny
I have this condition and I’m always in pain. I’m so glad you shared this video because now I have an understanding of what this disease is all about and what I must do to try and heal it. Thanks so much Dr. Berg, God bless you.🙏
Voce melhorou?
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This makes so much sense. It's no wonder I eat so healthy yet my body feels like I'm missing the nutrients I consume. This video & your explanation & info are SO helpful. Thank you Dr. Berg!!!
Same here.
@@penny5556 of course it's treatable
Thank you for your in depth information. I'm preparing for my 2nd SIBO test. After w months of intense antibiotics, the infection came right back. After this repeat antibiotics I will follow your suggestions. Thanks for all you do
Good luck with your test! Hoping for the best!
How are you doing now?
Thank you Dr Berg, for sharing this timely information we all need, you are an excellent educator/communicator we appreciate.
My SIBO came from really bad dentist- the bacteria went right into my gut- it was awful! Everything you have stated has happened. I got LANAP surgery on my mouth and now ( because of your information) I fast daily 18-20 hours and do OMAD. I still struggle due to the biofilms and have a very limited diet. It is a horrible thing to experience but it has led me to follow channel and be a health warrior. Thank you so much you are very inspiring. I do Vegan limited Keto with IF - more videos on that subject would be appreciated 😁❤️
Hi did you beat Sibo?
Yes and I did it also by doing a carnivore diet
I had a root canal done that felt 'heavy', and then started hurting more and more. After 6 months of horrid pain it burst- a piece of filling material had been imbedded in the gum. The fluid that went up my sinus and down my throat burned like heck. A year of horrid stomach pain, not able to work, a doc who promised an ultrasound but being Canada it'll never happen. The dizziness, the headache, the huge bloating, back pain, chills. I've been living off savings, spent a fortune on every stomach remedy known, and by trial and error realising what I can eat. I've always done intermittent fasting and grow all my veg, I'm a clean eater, but this has very nearly killed me. I just want to be done and go back to life.
I cant believe you got every video for every step of my keto problems. Dealing with SIBO right now.....thanks a lot
You’re the much needed change towards health wellness and wellbeing 🙏🏽.
Very glad to be of help.
For years I've been fighting a variety of nutritional deficiencies (including B12) and recently gall stones as well.
Maybe this is a sign.
DO THIS! The IF helps a lot.
Can u do a video about Crohns Disease , what it is what it does and how to eat , what foods trigger it and foods that help
Correct
This is the easiest demonstration to understand. I have been wracking my brain and so i just started today the Kyolic Garlic (the one for Candida) , clove (per your recommendation in another video) and the oil of oregano. Going to get some ACV capsules . Unfortunately I have erosive esophagitis and have been hospitalized twice for it. So taking the HCL and the liquid ACV is out as those were the two that broke the camels back. I discovered a few years ago from an endoscopy that I had H. Pylori. I took the antibiotics and my gut got so much worse.
I tried carnivore and that did nothing for me other than constipate me even more. I do believe it’s a matter of killing off the bad bacteria BEFORE adding anything in. This is awesome!!!! Thanks Dr B
Yes first clear up sibo and then try to introduce these things to prevent sibo in future. Betaine hcl working best for me after antibiotics and try Triphala powder is good for sibo take before bed.
@@maheshtanayHello, how are you doing with trhiphala, I was thinking of buying it but I don't know if it is good for intestinal motility, since I heard that it can irritate the mucosa or something like that.
I did a 56 hour water fast & it gave me relief from SIBO for weeks. Unfortunately, I got too confident with my newfound health that I decided to eat every piece of junk food in sight and it came back 😂 I'm going to do another 56 hour fast followed by 2 weeks of low carb or Keto diet with Intermittent fasting soon. I really did feel like a million bucks afterwards
Hi Did you beat your Sibo?
@@abdirahmanabdi403 no
do you have methane or hydrogene dominant?
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You usually need a treatment plan w antibiotics to fully get rid of it otherwise it’ll return. They actually hide even future in your intestine when you starve them but don’t die.
Dr Eric Berg has finely described the small intestine microbes and functions of the digestive tract and to overcome the gastric ; bloating issue very rightly .. And it really worked - thanks Dr Eric Berg..
Dr. Berg not recommending vegetables??? Truly a first.
For a month! I'll be so hungry🥴
Specifically cruciferous vegetables. 😄
Depends on situation. Here it for stopping SIBO.
So what do you eat then ☹️
My functional medicine doctor is telling me to follow the fodmap diet while treating sibo
You are a major reason I'm in such good health so thank you for these daily videos. You make RUclips what it is to me.
I can't believe it, you've just described me. I've been dealing with this for years and no one has ever mentioned SIBO. I am feeling a litre lost though and don't know where to begin and what kinds of food I can have while I'm cleaning out my system. Thank you much for explaining so fully and in easy language.
I have been dealing with this since I was born. My family was in and out of the hospital with me constantly. Once we finally visited a naturopath, the only thing she could come up with was SIBO. I know it sounds weird, a teen giving you advice, but I’m practically a doctor with everything I have done. My heart goes out to anyone else dealing with this. Sometimes I will be perfectly fine for months on end, then I will have flare ups. “Flare ups” is what my family calls it” they have lasted for months and months on end. They seem to keep on getting worse the older I get and the more I find out about it. The children’s mercy doctors don’t know anything about it. At all. I have had 2 doctors in my life that know about it. I have started to try something where I have a little journal and throughout the day I log my symptoms. You can log what you ate, drank, what you used to try to calm your stomach, etc. You can even make it all cute and decorative. ✨scrapbook style✨ now prepare yourself, I’m about to give you an entire list of foods you should try to stay away from. Now, of course this is different for different people, it’s just that these things can cause inflammation. Sugary foods, (including bananas and different fruits), fake/artificial sugars, coffee, dairy (small amounts are fine if they are spread out and less than serving sizes), bread (sourdough is fine it actually has a lot of things in it that can help you digest food), starches (potatoes, corn, tapioca, etc.), a lot of gluten-free breads aren’t very good, anything high in carbs. There are definitely more than this but I’m not going to list off anymore. This reply is probably centuries long, lol. Mainly just try to stick to proteins and veggies. Very small diet, I know. You can obviously eat more than that, those are just the main things. Something that I struggle with (a lot) is exercising. I definitely don’t do this as much as I need to but it helps so much. Your immune system gets very weak with SIBO, so it is important to build it as much as you can. Ok, I’m done now. Stay strong and I believe that you can do it!
Low fodmap diet! Anything high fodmap feeds them and they ferment in your intestine causing gas and bloating. Low fodmap helped me and digestive enzymes it’s a game changer
There’s charts on google!
@@rachel.stevenson Have you ever had mold in your home? Mold is the cause of my sibo problems. Thoroughly look into mold toxicity poisoning, if any of you have mold/mildew in your home. Most people do, and don't even realize it. Always immediately take care of water leaks!!! I am fighting for my life because of mold. I am severely anemic now, I can't hardly walk because I almost pass out. I have breathing problems, severe chest pains in my heart that send pain to my left shoulder every time I would eat, heart palpitations, facial numbness after I eat, dizziness, severe weakness,, muscle spasms, internal tremors, brain fog, hard time remembering things, losing weight like crazy, just started having serious blood sugar problems in the last 2 days where my heart rate was 137 and oxygen was 76 (my oxygen levels were always 99 to 100 before getting sick) . My heart rate has been very low at only 47 for the last 2 years, and now it is even lower at 37. My stomach starting bloating really bad after I ate mostly at night for the last 2 or 3 weeks, now I can't eat solid food at all because it gives me severe diarrhea even only a very small amount of food chewed very well. I was even down to eating only meat and some vegetables. NO sugar, until now because of serious low blood sugar problems ( raw honey in warm water). No grains, no processed foods. I literally feel and look like I'm slowly starving to death. I daydream about food. I have seen many different doctors, with no help yet. I have had 13 children (6 still living at home), so I was already pretty depleted before the mold which caused serious health, gut and whole system problems. I started getting better when we went and stayed in Airbnb's for 2 months, but we couldn't afford it anymore and had to move back into our home. The insurance company finally agreed to take care of most of the mold, after denying the claim at first. I don't want to die, my family needs me but I am no help to them right now. People don't understand what we are going through at all. Husband is getting sicker day by day and children are having more symptoms as well. We need SERIOUS HELP to heal and have been living off prays and miracles since my husband cannot work right now and is taking care of us all. I cannot break down meat any longer and have proteins, mold, and bacteria in my blood. God please send us help to heal & recover??? We need a doctor that has experience dealing with mold in the body and has actually healed people from it. The doctors here don't believe in mold toxicity poisoning. We have carbon dioxide in our blood also because of the mold.
Havé you tried mimosa pudica seed???
Thank you so much Dr Berg. I have done all things you said and I feel much much better. You are life saver. ❤
Thank you for putting all of this info out there. Much appreciated.
Thanks! Appreciate that!
This is the most helpful, and straight to the point video I have seen on this condition. Thank You.
Thank you for this Content I was recently diagnosed with SIBO after suffering for what seems like years. My Gastro recommended a strong dose of antibiotics but I absolutely love your natural recommendations and the way you broke down everything to where I now have a plan of action for myself. Thank you
Hi did you take the antibiotics also
@@tarshaberry9613 Yes I took Xifaxian for two weeks. I felt improvement in my system while on it ,but a few days after stopping, I can tell that I am still not completely better. I have to follow up with my gastro in August
@@Sonic-games-f1p ok so what symptoms were u having with SIBO and did u even have no appetite or lose a lot of weight
@@tarshaberry9613 Since I had COVID Apr 2021, my stomach hasn't been the same. Daily cramps, bloating, fatigue, ZERO appetite, weight loss, nausea, diarrhea, brain fog, stool with a mucus appearance. My gastro began ruling out certain things with a colonoscopy , endoscopy & sending stool to be tested for C. Diff, Ovum, parasites...I even did a test for H.Pylori...everything Negative. I suffered & RECENTLY found out abt SIBO...I had to do a breath test ( with another gastro) specifically for SIBO in order to render diagnosis.
@@tarshaberry9613 me🙁sibo constipation n losing weight
So what u following to cure this?
2 days of fasting got rid off my intense bloating and pain.
It felt like my digestive system was 'dry' during the painful episodes after eating.
I wonder if anyone felt the same kinda pain.
So glad I got rid of it.
I can sense my stomach fully functioning now.
yes, it feels like a dry pipe
@@wilted_rose510 yes. Only water
Did you do the Apple cider as well with fasting?
@@aprildewberry5865 nop. I think the lining is irritated, so u just need water at first.
Did u also have digestion noises ?
i just ordered my first dip in probiotics....but now watching this realizing i also have sibo symptoms
Very important question for SIBO Treatment - do you avoid all FODMAPS when on the KILLING PHASE with herbal/conventional antibiotics?
Because some health practitioners say you should avoid them during the killing phase and afterwards, while others say that consuming FODMAPS during the Killing phase is much more effective as it does not let the bacteria go dormant and increases the effectiveness of the antimicrobials. There was also this study on SIBO where patients took just antibiotics and antibiotics with guar gum (high FODMAP) and the latter had much bigger effectiveness. I am leaning towards the 2nd scenario - that it might be wiser to consume some FODMAPS during your killing phase, and after the treatment you do avoid them for a certain period of time, while supporting yourself with probiotics.
What do you think, what is your stance?
Have u cured yours?
Hello doctor! I just got my breath test results and my hydrogen goes up to 97! Methane stayed the same. I'm guessing I for sure have SIBO. I'm a little confused, everywhere I read it says to stop consuming garlic but you're saying its beneficial..About the vegetables, should I stop every single one of them? Is this just for a few weeks? I've been trying to follow a low fodmap diet. And about IF, how many hours should I fast for? Should I have dinner earlier and stop eating until breakfast? I would appreciate your response, thank you in advance, Doctor!
Be careful with consuming onions and garlic, it has some type sugar that feeds sibo. He ment all the herbals and garlic as a concentrate in a pill.
So I went into “remission” a few years ago. Now I know it was SIBO on top of my connective tissue disorder. Couldn’t figure out why I went into remission, and it was because I was fasting and taking magnesium citrate to clear everything out regularly! It worked!
How many MG's did you take? and how long did you fast?
Is your sibo still in remission?
If yes? Then since how many years?
@@UbairManzoor I have an autoimmune condition and others on top of SIBO… but it was about 2 years or so but it’s come back now. Antibiotics never put a dent in it, only time and fasting and “cleanses” have worked
Thank you Dr. Berg!
I'm watching from Italy..
You can also increase stomach acid by increasing salt intake, ideally dont get it from sea salt or junk food
What's wrong with sea salt?
Dr Berg has recommended sea salt before
use so called "stone salt", no need for fancy stuff, most of that is marketing, regular will do
Thank you so much Dr Berg, this video has helped me heal my SIBO. Love using your digestive formula that has both betaine HCL & ACV
How did you solve it please ? You did everything that dr Befg said ? Thank you very much
I watched your video on Bile because of noisy bowels. Then I saw this one . I have celiac and tend to have a lot of bowel problems and vitamins deficiency. I don’t have a gallbladder either. Now I’m thinking that I have SIBO really bad. I’m so sick and miserable from either the bowel problems or the deficiency problems. I will try the ox bile and the SIBO suggestions. I’ve been on keto for 5 years and I’ve been stuck and not losing. It was hard to pin point WHY when I have so much digestive issues going on. Maybe this will help. I’m 70 and I try to stay as healthy as I can. I’d love to see more information on digestive issues.
Thanks for the help that no one wants to talk about. Gas, bloating, loud bowel sounds, diarrhea, vitamin deficiency .
You should get a stool test done, try distilled water (homemade is best, buy a home distiller), and find a good Holistic doctor that can help you. You deserve it.
Did you ever find relief? I may be able to help you!
Thank you for this timely and extremely important info.
Thank you. So what SHOULD we eat during this time?
Wow thank you for the information,it’s helping me understand it so much more! Hopefully I can start healing from my painful symptoms of sibo.....
Was it curable?
@@kristle701 It's definitely curable for most people. I've cleared mine up after many years of working at it!
Very important information. Thanks so much for sharing it with us all, & take care of yourself to. ❤🙂🐶
I feel so much better taking allicin. I will research this. Cheers Doc xx
@@elonerrigby9389 Do you take it in capsule form, maybe with Parsley added, or do you just eat plenty off Garlic in your daily foods.? Take care. ❤🙂🐶
Maxi Bake Garlic really hurts my stomach wish I could take ANY form of garlic🤷🏻♀️
How long do I take natural antibiotics for, and will that cure it?
Dr. Eric your videos are very very informative and always on point with solutions.. thank you so much for helping me and many others.
Why you’re so good, thank you very much Dr Eric Berg for all the information you give us, God bless you?!
makes one wonder how most General practioneers know frankly bugger all about this,,,,Dr Berg is a hero.
Dr Berg, would you do a video on the best and worst foods to eat with SIBO, please? I've been struggling with it all summer and would love to see your recommendations. Thanks
Carnivore.
@@Shayne_T Do you have sibo too ?
Please so an updated video on SIBO!
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Apparently garlic is the number 1 food to avoid with sibo. Also onion. Too much fructooligosaharides
They should be avoided period. 👍
@@piperuk5366 garlic is a superfood
im a onion girl tho.....im vegan what do i do this is ludacris!
@@piperuk5366why? I love onion.
Dr berg recommends onion all the time
If We are not taking Vegetables but what to take instead of this....Can We take Fruits. Then what to take for the body
I got it really bad 11 months now.😥..oh so weak. I had groin hernia repair and since been ill..ugh. I will try this..🙏 Thank you dr burg!!! I wish you had a clinic out here Az.
any results?
Fasting is probably the best way to reduce SIBO or any unwelcome bacteria. The beneficial microbes are perfectly adapted to periods of "starvation" and will outcompete the bad one!
I do fasting , but I'm kind skinny and i feel like I'm losing weight , is it ok to keep fasting ?
@@Mazen_2016 make sure you meet you caloric needs.
mazen mansor Once or twice a month for 24 hours should be good enough.
@@giorgdim how do i do that ?
@@Mazen_2016 You just eat healthy KETO like dr. Berg recommend and eat 2 big meals within 4 hours and then fast the next 20h without ANY snacks. One day a week some do a cheat day and snack. You wont lose weight if following that program. Not if u are skinny already. Also its good to work out or do interval training (high intensity) This will boost growth hormones and build muscle.
A carnivore diet with intermittent fasting for the first 4-6 weeks is your best option. Then after no fiber/carbs for the first 4-6 weeks add in low fodmap veggies and nuts
Did you have SIBO? Did you lose weight on that diet ?
Hello Dr.Berg, I’ve read lots of articles that say not to use Garlic In treating SIBO. I’m going to follow your advice and use Garlic to treat SIBO, I don’t have my Gallbladder nor appendix!!!
Did you get rid of your sibo? Please reply
Dr. Berg, you have a video on when you shouldn’t take Apple Cider Vinegar and you list SIBO as one of the issues when it should be avoided. Which is accurate??
Dr. Pimentel recently said his team has found that ACV is NOT recommended with SIBO, as it can increase hydrogen. That also includes betaine HCL.
@@ConfluenceNutritionim even more confused now😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
What should we eat please?
@Dr. Berg, what foods should we eat if we have sibo?
Vegan
@@josuebrown6001 vegan but no vegetables????
Do not eat any sugar or any food that is high on fiber please research carnivore diet and try to stay close to it as much as possible. Also add some intimate fasting and you will feel much better.
Vegan is a no for me. I am working on carnivore and it is helping.
I'm high in iron and B12. But yet still have digestive problems and ferritin low
So if you’re saying no vegetables and no carbs. You’re saying a carnivore diet is the way to go?
Idk. What the hell. My gallbladder is already finished here
If I can’t eat vegetables, fruits or probiotics, then what should I live of? Meat, eggs, potatoes? Doing IF without the fibers to make me feel full sounds like a tough one.
Dr Berg what do you think about using oregano oil as an antibiotic to kill intestinal bacteria?
But he already said in video to take oregano as a herbal antibiotic.
I have never heard of this condition until now, because i am desperate to find out what`s wrong with me.
I had a heart catheter ablation 3 months ago and since then i have all these effects:
It started with a weird odor i could not detect - Something between ethanol & methane. I first thought it was the post surgical medication i had to take - Then 6 weeks post surgery all the digestive conditions kicked in: Pain after meals, bloating , severe constipation ( stool like rocks and in bright color indicating bile deficiency) fatigue and the odor described in my breathe specially after meals.
I can only eat small portions of food, otherwise i feel quite sick after meals. Doctors were all pointing in wrong directions such as gastritis or liver issues.
I was once athletic, full of muscles, but now lost 5kg within 3 weeks. I`m glad at least to have found which direction to go in order to combat this condition.
Your timing is scary. Dealing with SIBO right now. Fingers crossed.
Me too 😂
You understand that there are probably hundreds of people with the same problem, watching Dr. Berg? :D
Elvis Del Rio Same. Diagnosed April. Still waiting for insurance to approve Xifaxin 😡
Stelios Class I was diagnosed celiac same time (also causes nutrient malabsorption). I also have MTHFR gene where you don’t absorb B vitamins. What did your doctor say with SIBO??? I had to push and beg for a vitamin B and vitamin d test. Because I take supplements B came back way high, but I heard that doesn’t mean it’s absorbed in your tissues. I definitely don’t feel right still. Frustrated because I feel B12 injections could help.
I had it for the entire month of January. I beat it by doing a 3 day prolonged fast with just black coffee and electrolytes (nothing that stimulates the liver). I felt so good after doing this that I now do one prolonged fast a month of 4-5 days. Bacteria in the small intestine dies off and it allows for the gut lining and mucosal layer to regenerate. Also quells inflammation by resetting the immune system and improves liver function. Dr. Valter Longo has some great interviews online going deep into the science.
What a great video. Simple, clear, to-the-point.. Excellent
Thank you so much for those very kind words :)
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I did not vaccinate, and did catch the covid. The disease was horrible, but I was able to
stay at home. It was the gastric issues after the sore throat was gone and I feared I had
abdominal blockage. I went on RUclips and found yours and others advice very helpful
because the gas pains were relentlessly unbearable. My pain and gas is much improved.
FYI..people who got the jab also got covid.
I hope you are feeling better❤
Wonderful, wonderful topic , really informative and excellent explaining .Thanks alot dr Berg for your advice
Very welcome, thanks for watching!
I think I already had this condition. I took real antibiotics and it cleared. But afterwards, I had done IF, tools lot of lime and water and I hadn't watched this video at the time yet. I guess I did somethings right. I hope it won't come back
Very interesting thx - the black board sound is fun
So what do i eat if i have sibo
any herbal sibo drink that would you recommend and when to drink it ?
You are so right Dr.Berg as always ,thank you so much.🙏😊
Thanks for following!
SIBO should be renamed “small intestinal streptococcal overgrowth,” because the truth is that Streptococcus is the leading type of bacterium that causes SIBO and in many cases the only type of bacterium involved. Better yet, overall diagnoses of strep should replace diagnoses of SIBO-the focus shouldn’t be limited to the small intestine. Strep overgrowth is not stationary. If strep is in the small intestinal tract, chances are it’s in the colon and rectal area, too, and also in the stomach.
And what is the way to kill/stop streptococcus which is spread beyond small intestine ?
Great video! Very useful info on how treatment approach for SIBO. Thank you
I have acid reflux. But about 15 months after having gall bladder surgery I started retaining fluid bad and my stomach makes weird noises. I hardly eat because of the water retention. I feel full and not hungry because of it. No one k knows why I'm retaining fluid so bad. I started taking vitamins because I eat so little. My doctor checked to see if I had too much bacteria in my stomach and she said everything was fine.
Great Video ! This one should have a link attached to your Video called " The Importance of HCL". Changed my life :-)
What happens when you can't tolerate HCL. It gave me bad heartburn, even 1/2 tablet.
What do we eat if we avoid vegetables for a month?
SIBO can happen when having a MMC disorder not moving your food properly, lookup MMC, also B1 ttfd which you're now deficient in , also take with a B Complex.
If you're not evacuating bowels daily that is your problem.
Artichoke Extract and Ginger Extract are your friend
Should I take a b1 vitamin ?
You said, to rest your gut for 4-6 weeks from vegetables, probiotic , and fermented foods. That’s mostly what eat with my issues . What am I supposed to eat
Thank you for your great video
You're welcome! Glad you found it useful!
Hello Dr. Berg. I found that my tinnitus is from SIBO. After 1 month trying to figure out with Drs. about my sinus and tinnitus, one dr. found it. And told me that this is open valve and bacterial overgrowth... now I am in diet, taking one supplements and praying...
What treatment please
You forgot to put links regarding SIBO tests as you mentioned!
Yes 😩😩
He seems to forget that often .
The test for SIBO is called: Hydrogen Breath Test. You blow into a bag every 15 minutes over 3 to 4 hours (different bag each time) and then you get results within a week. If positive, you may get an antibiotic called Rifaximin (expensive) to take for 14 days which kills it fast. Then you have to rebuild your friendly intestinal flora after, as any antibiotic will destroy those. Take a probiotic with at least 20 to 50 Billion CFUs and 12 to 20 different strains. You'll be good to go.
@@DanielTrevorOnline expensive for who?
@Q Min Didn't give me C-dif nor anyone else I know who took Rifaximin. Got a citation for that?
How to find out if you have sibbo ? Can a GI doctor rule out this?
I am not writing this if I am not TRULY TRULY VERY GRATEFUL. Dr. Berg, you literally saved my life! I had had bloating symptom for a few months and all the time I thought it was indigestion. My doctors agreed. before that, I could normally run 10K within 1 hour with ease and during the time I had bloating, I could not run more than 500 meters as I felt so exhausted I had to stop to take some walk and started running again. I didn't know what happened but my legs felt so weak. Since I thought it was indigestion, I ate lots of fruits, vegetables and pro-biotics. Didn't work. Things got worse that recently I felt out of breath going up one flight of stairs and later developed edema on my feet and legs! Until I came across your video. I reexamined myself and found that maybe the problem was the lack of nutrients (especially the B12). After your video, I knew I had chosen the wrong and opposite path, the things I ate (fruits, veggies and pro-biotics) actually promote the SIBO! I turned to carnivore diet and ate lots of garlic. I felt better within 2-3 days and after a week my edema was gone. I felt very strong after 10 days. If I didn't watch your video, I would have taken Diuretoc my doctors prescribed and might have believed I had chronic liver and kidney failure like they diagnosed. I went back to my doctors (I put an 's' to emphasize I always get at least one second opinion) and they never heard of SIBO, amen. God bless you Dr. Eric Berg.
P.S.: a very special thing about your video that differentiate your advice from others is that you recommend herbal-antibiotic (that's why I took garlic, onion, honey and extra virgin olive oil), and as far as I know, you are the first one recommending this. And IT WORKS! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!
How did you take the garlic, onion, and honey? Together?
I think I have Sibo. I have lost a lot of weight. And I can't tolerate fiber or vegetables. Milk kills me too
Totally confused... To do healthy keto, need to consume vegetables, but to get rid of SIBO, should not consume vegetables... As someone who's not a fan of meat or animal products to begin with, this creates a bit of a problem. Heck, even if I loved meat, that would be A LOT of meat and fat if can't add veggies to meals. :( Am I missing something? Anyone got ideas?
It's not that you can't eat veggies, but that certain veggies may be triggering symptoms and may need to be avoided. IT can take some figuring, but this is totally possible (it's what I help my clients with).
@@ConfluenceNutrition what kinda veggies would you like to suggest...?
@@malaika.chauhdary8195 the specific triggers will be different for each person, but a place to start would be to choose low FODMAP veggies, like carrots, green beans, lettuce, kale, radishes, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.
I wonder how to take the herbal antibiotics? The cloves and the rest of it?
I have been low on iron and I’m hoping this will fix it. Being anemic affects everything from thyroid to brittle nails. I want to feel better asap
ASAP is not likely with your problems.
@@t5396 what?
Research MSM (crystals) for brittle nails. Hair will thicken and grow faster, as well.
There are quite a few changes you may need to make but you can feel better in as little as a week if you make the right changes. I was there once. Suffered for decades with doctors saying I was fine before I finally learned w was actually happening to my body and fixed it.
@@beacthave are you going to tell us what you did? The suspense....
This man. 🎉all I have to do is what he suggests and I fix the problem I am so grateful