by John Brisson | Jan 24, 2025 | Digestive Health, Supplement Recommendations
Humans have always searched for a panacea, a remedy for all diseases. In our modern world, is there something simple that can improve the health of most people who consume it? Early settlers to the New World searched for the elusive Fountain of Youth. Many herbs,...
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...
by John Brisson | Jun 17, 2023 | Awareness and Advocacy, Digestive Health, Medications
Forty-eight percent of America suffers from heartburn at least once every month. Forty-eight percent! Some seek over-the-counter remedies, and others get medical advice from their doctors. Heartburn is caused by stomach acid in the esophagus, so if we reduce stomach...
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...
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...