I am feeling so miserable that I don't know who I should
consult. A gastroenterologist who will most likely
prescribe medication?
What do you know about small intestinal bacteria
overgrowth (SIBO)? Are there any products for such
condition?
Sanaye
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SB: Sanaye, I'm very familiar with SIBO. I'll explain
what it is and, more importantly, what you can do about it.
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a
condition where some of the bacteria from the large
intestine invade the small intestine.
Under normal circumstances, different types of bacteria
live in the large and small intestines and they each have
different functions.
One of those differences is the processing of
carbohydrates. Most carbs are absorbed in your small
intestine with little or no gas produced. The only
exception is a complex carbohydrate--dietary fiber. That
passes to the large intestine.
The bacteria in your large intestine break down fiber and
as they're doing that, gas is produced. It usually isn't a
problem for a well-functioning system because the bacteria
absorb most of the gas. Any excess is passed as occasional
flatulence.
However, SIBO arises when some of the fiber-chewing
bacteria from your large intestine invade the small
intestine. When this happens, fiber begins to be broken
down too soon--in the small intestine. Since the small
intestine is not equipped to do this and it doesn't have
enough of the right bacteria to absorb the resulting gas,
that means BLOATING and PAIN.
Normally three factors prevent this from happening in a
healthy gut:
1- Acids in the small intestine kill off any invaders
2- Peristalsis--the contractions that move your food
through the digestive tract prevent the bacteria in your
large intestine from "swimming upstream"
3- Bacterial competition--healthy bacteria in the small
intestine fight off bacteria from the large intestine
But if any of those three safety nets is harmed somehow,
SIBO can result.
One common cause of SIBO is antacids.
Antacids neutralize the acid in the small intestine and
make it unable to fight off large intestinal bacteria like
it should.
Antibiotics are another culprit.
Antibiotics destroy the protective flora in the small
intestine which enables the invaders from the large
intestine to take over.
SIBO has been noted as a common cause of IBS symptoms.
And the typical "remedies" for IBS--laxatives, anti-
spasmodics and anti-depressants--do less than NOTHING to
address what's truly going on in your gut.
So yes, Sanaye, you're right. A gastroenterologist will
most likely give you one of those 3 medications. And
you'll feel just as lousy as you do now...maybe even worse.
Super Shield will help restore and maintain the flora
balance in both your small and large intestines. With a
proper flora balance, carbohydrates (and all your foods)
will be broken down where they're supposed to be, without
the horrible gas and bloating.
Super Shield contains Bifidobacteria Infantis 35624
(Bifantis™)--the first and only probiotic strain that has
been clinically proven to alleviate the full range of
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms.
Plus, the 12 other super strains used in Super Shield will
ensure that the populations of all of your resident "good
guys" stays strong and effective. No other formula on
earth uses these type of powerful strains. No other
formula uses anything close.
I have used Super Shield and Great Taste No Pain for 6
weeks. I have not felt this good for 30 years plus.
I was diagnosed with IBS early in life and have struggled
with the pain and symptoms for so long I never thought I
would be able to get daily relief for many days much less
weeks.
Thank you so much for this information and your hard work.
About the Author
Sherry Brescia is a natural health researcher, president
of Holistic Blends, Inc. and author of the mega best-
selling Great Taste No Pain Health System.
She has over 20 years experience in the medical research
field, and cured herself from IBS in 1992 by changing her
diet and eating the way she now teaches in her Great Taste
No Pain system.
Sherry has made it her life's mission to help others with
digestive challenges by educating them about the role of
diet in overall health and the importance of an alkaline
pH.
*The contents of this email are not to be considered
medical advice.*
