The Surprising Connection Between Histamine Intolerance and SIBO
Are your digestive symptoms getting worse when histamine reactions flare up? You're not alone. At our UK clinic, we see this pattern regularly - clients coming to us with histamine intolerance often have an underlying gut condition they never knew about. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) plays a key role in how your body handles histamine. Our 25 years of clinical experience shows that treating SIBO helps many patients find relief from their histamine symptoms. Let...
Tackling SIBO: Should I do a bespoke or an off the shelf programmes – Which is best?
As a Registered Nutritional Therapist (NT) and Functional Medicine practitioner (IFMCP), who specialises in SIBO and complex digestive issues, I often get asked which is better – a general off the shelf plan package or following a specific bespoke SIBO protocol. Many SIBO programmes have similar elements. Essentially, you first want to test that SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), is present. This is typically done via a specialised breath test, taking...
Unlocking Relief for IBS: The Role of FODMAPs, Peppermint Oil, and Emerging Therapies
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common but complex gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal discomfort, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or a mix of both. While the exact cause of IBS remains elusive, treatment strategies have evolved significantly, particularly in dietary modifications and pharmacological interventions. Here, we explore key approaches to managing IBS, focusing on dietary FODMAP restriction, peppermint oil, and emerging therapies, based on research by Staudacher et al., Ford et...
What should I eat when I’ve got SIBO?
This is a common question and there is no fixed answer. At the moment there are about 5 different SIBO diet choices that can be used to manage symptoms. FODMAP, SCD, SIBO Specific, Fast Track and the Bi-phasic The diets themselves are not a treatment for SIBO as diet alone cannot get rid of SIBO. That is, of course, except for the elemental diet which is a special liquid diet...
Are my digestive symptoms due to SIBO?
The main symptoms of SIBO are Bloating, Diarrhoea and or Constipation, Flatulence, abdominal pain and cramps and in some cases reflux, nausea and fatty stool. In fact research shows that SIBO is responsible for up to 84% of cases of IBS. SIBO is a complicated condition and is also known to be a factor in fatigue, prostatitis, acne roseacea, restless legs, joint pain, weight gain or weight loss, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia...