Why I Caution the Use of the Antibiotic Flagyl (Metronidazole)

by John Brisson | Apr 23, 2019 | Awareness and Advocacy, Digestive Health, Medications, SIBO

Why I Caution the Use of the Antibiotic Flagyl (Metronidazole) for SIBO and C. difficile Infections Many different medications are in use where doctors are sadly unaware of their potentially severe side effects. The antibiotic Flagyl (metronidazole) is no exception....

Bile Reflux, Weak Pyloric Sphincter, and How to Improve Fat Digestion

by John Brisson | Oct 29, 2018 | Digestive Health, Reflux, SIBO, Upper gut

Fat digestion and assimilation are essential for overall health. Many of my clients with upper gut dysbiosis have issues digesting fat, causing bile reflux and pyloric sphincter insufficiency. Ketogenic diets that are high in fat are a recent fad, and many people are...

Biofilm: Why It Might Be Hard to Resolve Dysbiosis and How to Reduce It

by John Brisson | May 7, 2018 | Biofilm, Opportunistic Microorganisms, SIBO, Upper gut

Biofilm is any group of microorganisms that stick together in a large colony on a surface. Bacteria, for example, adhere themselves to a surface, and other bacteria using tiny hair-like appendages called pili. They also form polysaccharide matrices to enclose the...

Upper Gut Dysbiosis, Anxiety, Brain Fog, Fatigue, Is Ammonia the Cause?

by John Brisson | Jan 12, 2018 | Digestive Health, SIBO, Upper gut

When someone is suffering from dysbiosis, imbalances within the body can readily occur and make people ill. Upper gut dysbiosis is becoming more well-known and is separate from SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and colonic overgrowth. With new research, we...

Can Your Gut Health Affect Blood Pressure?

by Jason Hooper | Nov 29, 2017 | Digestive Health, News and Studies, SIBO

The American College of Cardiology has released new guidelines for defining hypertension or high blood pressure.  There are news sources like CNN[1] and the Wall Street Journal[2] that are claiming that the affected American population that will now be defined as...

How to Make Sibo Friendly Bulletproof® Coffee That Improves Gut Health

by John Brisson | Aug 19, 2016 | Bulletproof® Coffee, Digestive Health, SIBO

SIBO Fighting + Intestinal Renewal – Iced Bulletproof® Coffee Recipes In honor of the new Bulletproof ghee, this oldie but goodie is getting a new coat of paint. Bulletproof® coffee is very popular. A common recipe for the coffee starts with high quality, very low...