Sound Integrative Health Blog

The antibiotic approach to SIBO... A reasonable approach to Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) treatment? Perhaps. Effective long term? Probably not. So the question is not “should I take Rifaximin or Neomycin/Rifaximin or plant antimicrobials?” Which I go into detail on this blog post . The question is what should I do after I take them? Because we all know of the infamous likelihood of a SIBO relapse. Too dive into this question we should look at the factors that lead to SIBO: Intrinsic factors that prevent bacterial overgrowth (Ghoshal, Shukla, & Ghoshal, 2017): 1. Secretion of gastric juice and bile which have antibacterial effects. Basically proper stomach acid and gallbladder function. 2. Peristaltic movement preventing adherence into the intestinal mucosa. Basically regular bowel movement. 3. Normal gut defense including humoral and cellular mechanisms. Basically adequate immune defenses in the gut such as proper Secretory IgA levels

A low carb, high fiber, nutritious treat to satisfy your sweet cravings. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of Chia Seeds  1 cup of almond milk or coconut milk   1/2 tsp of vanilla extract  1 1/2 tsp of maple syrup   Layering:   Fresh fruit: I recommend sliced kiwis or blue berries (or both) Granola clusters    Directions:  In medium bowl whisk all the ingredients together. cover and refrigerate overnight. serve in a glass layering with fresh fruit and/or granola clusters .  Inspired by Angela Landon, Oh She Glows