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What Is SIBO? Symptoms, Causes, Testing & Diagnosis
SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, can be the root cause of gas, bloating, or IBS. Learn how to treat and prevent it with holistic medicine.
What are the best foods to restore gut health? Learn how to incorporate bone broth, salmon, and more into your diet to nurture your gut.
Do you think you have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)? Or perhaps you’ve been treated for it, or for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and you’re still experiencing symptoms. Diagnosing SIBO can be challenging because its symptoms vary so widely. You may not even experience bloating, one of the hallmark SIBO symptoms. In fact, SIBO can be so tricky that it’s often misdiagnosed as IBS, and research suggests that 50% of those diagnosed with IBS actually have SIBO.
What are the best foods for brain health? Discover how coconut oil, wild fatty fish, blueberries, and leafy greens support memory, focus, and cognitive function.
The American Academy of Family Physicians say that 38% of men go to the doctor only when they have symptoms that don’t go away on their own. What’s more, men’s gut health issues are more likely to be ignored and brushed off as something they ate “not agreeing” with their stomach.
Cryotherapy, or "cold therapy," can be a powerful tool for recovery and health optimization. It is a treatment that uses extreme cold to promote recovery, reduce inflammation, and support overall wellness. Athletes and individuals with autoimmune conditions have embraced the benefits of cryotherapy, including improved circulation, pain relief, and metabolism support. Though whole-body cryotherapy is the most intense form, more accessible methods like cold showers and ice baths offer similar advantages.