small intestine bacterial overgrowth Archives

Homemade Elemental Diet Ingredients - coconut oil, amino acids, sea salt, and dextrose powder

SIBO Treatments – Two Years and Counting

Posted on March 22, 2017November 17, 2018 by Christina

I have been working on getting rid of SIBO for nearly two years now, and I’ve progressed and regressed many times. The whole thing is quite frustrating, and it can be difficult to maintain a positive outlook and have hope that I will be healthy again one day. I have attempted many treatments and spent…

The results (table and graph of hydrogen and methane concentrations) of my first lactulose breath test for SIBO

SIBO – The Diagnosis

Posted on March 22, 2017June 12, 2019 by Christina

I have SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth). SIBO happens when for one reason or another the bacteria (i.e., “normal flora”) that reside in the large intestine move up into the small intestine where they do not belong and overgrow there. These bacteria are the gas producers (e.g., hydrogen and methane), and while the gas they…

Christina meditating on her yoga mat with a view of Mt. Adams

Elk Meadows Part 1 – A Perfect Spot for Another SIBO Treatment

Posted on October 22, 2016October 22, 2016 by Christina

While we were in central Oregon, I decided to attempt another treatment for my SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth – get the background story here). This time I would do 14 days of the elemental diet. I had attempted three weeks of the elemental diet back in March and had made it to Day 17….

Christina’s Health Story

Posted on September 25, 2016October 17, 2016 by Christina

My travels are not entirely blissful and carefree, like the romantic daydreams I had back when I first got the itch to take a time-out and wander freely. This is real life. There is bliss, and there are challenges. While traveling, I will also be attempting various treatments and dealing with the symptoms of my…