The Limitations of Diagnostic Tests for Functional Care

If you have any unanswered questions about SIBO or unresolved GI issues, today's episode is for you. 

I'll be answering questions from listeners like yourself, looking for gut guidance. 

Today's questions include: 

-How do I know if I have SIBO? 

-Can I do a hybrid carnivore/elemental diet for SIBO?

-How long can you take antimicrobials for SIBO?

-What's causing my abdominal distension? 

-And more. 

Please join me. And if you have any questions you'd like answered on the next round, you can submit them here: https://www.speakpipe.com/DrRuscioRadio 

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• A healing strategy for SIBO: https://drruscio.com/sibo-probiotics/ 

• Kyle’s Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB-fRYjteNs&t=157s 

• Triple Therapy Probiotics: https://store.drruscio.com/products/triple-therapy-probiotic 

• Healthy Gut, Healthy You: https://drruscio.com/gutbook/ 

• How to Use the Elemental Diet: https://drruscio.com/elemental-diet/ 

• Shop Elemental Heal: https://store.drruscio.com/products/elemental-heal 

• Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources

00:00 Intro 

06:12 I have IBS, how do I know if I also have SIBO?

12:13 I feel mostly great, should I keep treating SIBO?

18:37 Can I do a carnivore/elemental hybrid diet?

20:08 How long can you take antimicrobials for SIBO?

23:27 Does a bowel movement every other day need treatment?

26:29 After resolution with HCL, how can I resolve lingering constipation? 

28:55 I get distension after eating, what can I do? 

31:50 I have gas. It’s not SIBO, and low FODMAP didn’t work…

34:17 Should I avoid xylitol?

35:26 Does the elemental diet work for SIBO? 

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DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment.

Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g 

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