Episode 63: From IBS to Autoimmunity: Why SIBO Keeps Coming Back—and What Actually Fixes It

Send us Fan MailWe trace SIBO back to the upstream issues that let it thrive—weak digestion, poor motility, inflamed terrain, and toxin load—and map a smarter path to lasting relief. Stories, tools, and testing strategies show why antibiotics or herbs alone often aren’t enough.• SIBO as a downstream signal, not the sole cause• Role of stomach acid, enzymes, and bile in preventing fermentation• Migrating motor complex, food poisoning, and autoimmunity links• Leaky gut, molecular mimicry, and wheat as a trigger• Testing strategy: breath tests vs comprehensive stool analysis• Hidden drivers: mold, metals, parasites, biofilms• Detox pathways, drainage, and why “kill” phases backfire• Vagus nerve, stress, and trauma-informed gut care• Treatment options: rifaximin, botanicals, elemental diet• Case insights on reflux, Hashimoto’s, and recurrent SIBO• Sequencing protocols to prevent relapse and rebuild resilienceComment “info” below and we’ll set up a free one-on-one call to see if I can help.Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healingLink to a free 30 minute Gut Check CallLink to my websiteDisclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.