Ozempic Vs Your Gut: Maldigestion and Microbiome Mayhem?

by John Brisson | Jul 9, 2025 | Buyer Beware, Digestive Health, SIBO

Ozempic (semaglutide), is a GLP-1 receptor agonist approved initially for Type 2 diabetes treatment, which is now conventional medicine’s solution for weight loss. Semaglutide’s meteoric rise is attributed to its powerful appetite-suppressing effects and...

Candida Dysbiosis, Are You Suffering from It and What to Do About It

by John Brisson | Mar 20, 2025 | Digestive Health, GERD, LPR/LERD, Opportunistic Microorganisms, Oral Health, Reflux, SIBO, Skin Health and Microbiome

 Updated 2025 Candida Dysbiosis, Are You Suffering from It? All About Candida Dysbiosis Candida is a genus of yeasts found within most humans’ intestinal and vaginal flora and is generally considered commensal unless overgrown. Candida can become opportunistic...

SIBO/SIYO/Heartburn: Detailed Information and How to Find Relief – 2024

by John Brisson | Oct 20, 2024 | Digestive Health, GERD, SIBO

Fix Your Gut Livestream on SIBO, What Is It and How to Find Relief!           Conquering SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth)/SIYO (small intestine yeast overgrowth) What is SIBO/SIYO?   SIBO is a medical condition where you have...

Klebsiella Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, What to Do – 2023

by John Brisson | Aug 19, 2023 | Biofilm, Digestive Health, Endotoxin, Opportunistic Microorganisms, SIBO, Upper gut

Klebsiella Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and What to Do to Hopefully Recover Bacteria are ubiquitous, and some are more helpful in improving our health than others. Some bacteria are mutualists; for example, we feed them nutrients through eating...

My Hydrogen/Methane/H2S Breath Test Was Negative, Can I Still Have Dysbiosis? – Updated 2023

by John Brisson | May 10, 2023 | SIBO

The hydrogen/methane/hydrogen sulfide (H2S) breath test is a diagnostic tool for determining if you are suffering from SIBO or upper gut dysbiosis. Some people still suffer from bloating, excessive gas, reflux, and/or abdominal pain, even though their breath test...

Rifaximin (Xifaxan): Why It May or May Not Improve Your SIBO – 2023

by John Brisson | Mar 16, 2023 | Digestive Health, Medications, SIBO

Rifaximin (Xifaxan): Why It May or May Not Improve Your SIBO Rifaximin (Xifaxan) is one of the most common antibiotics prescribed for SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth). It is a relatively safe antibiotic and can help reduce hydrogen-dominant bacterial...