Category: SIBO & SIFO

SIBO & SIFO | Face & Neck Flushing – Cool It Now

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SIBO & SIFO Face & Neck Flushing Image of a Man Eating with Reddening Face

One minute your fully composed and your face is matte! The next moment your face is flushing and, your neck is heating up as well.  And, No it’s not what you think! Face & neck flushing is a sudden reddening of the skin caused by: histamine overload, gut inflammation, or (SIFO) small intestinal fungal overgrowth which in-turn, triggers blood vessel dilation and heat sensations, this often occurs during and after eating. ★ What Causes Flushing of the Face & Neck ?     1.     Histamine overload from SIBO and SIFO triggers…

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SIBO & SIFO | Chronic Sleep Disturbance – How to Rest

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Chronic Sleep Disturbance Image of a Man Sleeping & Looking Annoyed

Chronic Sleep Disturbance is now a global health concern! Do you ever wonder, what it would take to sleep through-out the night, without tossing and turning and, awakening over and over, hour after hour? Unbeknownst to you the culprits could be: Endotoxins which are toxic substances released by gut bacteria that trigger inflammation and stress responses; and, Histamine a chemical involved in immune reactions that causes itching, swelling, and sleep disturbances when excessive. ★ What Actually Causes Chronic Sleep Disturbance? 1.            Endotoxins The Endotoxins from SIBO and SIFO overstimulate the…

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SIBO & SIFO | Instant Bloating on the First Bite – Heal It Now

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Instant Bloating - Image of Man with Bloated Stomach

Instant bloating anyone ? Do you ever bloat immediately on the first bite of food …  I mean Instantly…  not even after digestion really begins ! Bloating is a feeling of tightness, pressure, or swelling in the abdomen caused by excess gas or food not digesting properly. It often leads to discomfort, distension, and a full sensation. ★ What Causes Instant Bloating Just When You Start Eating ? If bloating occurs immediately after eating, it usually points to two main issues: 1.            Low Stomach Acid – Hypochlorhydria Is a state…

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SIBO & SIFO | Weak Esophageal Valve – Make It Strong

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Weak Esophageal Valve - Image Showing Sphincter

A weak esophageal sphincter can make you feel like your living your life up-side down! The lower esophageal sphincter (LES), is a ring-like muscle, that acts as a one-way valve between the stomach and esophagus.  Its job, is to stay tightly closed, to prevent stomach acid from flowing back up. ★ What Causes the Esophageal Valve to Weaken ? SIBO-related gases, particularly methane and hydrogen, can increase intra-abdominal pressure, forcing the lower esophageal sphincter open. When this happens, stomach acid leaks into the esophagus, leading to heartburn, reflux, and irritation.…

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SIBO-SIFO | Reflux & Hyperacidity – How To Fix It !

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Reflux & HyperAcidity: Image of Intestinal Villi in the small intestine

Reflux & Hyperacidity can make every meal you take a nightmare, but not any more! SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), and SIFO (Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth) can both lead to improper digestion and fermentation of food in the small intestine. The bacteria and fungi consume undigested carbohydrates and fiber, producing excessive gas as a by-product. ★ Why does SIBO and SIFO cause Reflux & Hyperacidity ? This gas generated by the SIBO and SIFO, increases intra-abdominal pressure, forcing stomach acid to reflux into the esophagus, leading to heartburn, chest discomfort,…

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