tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post4317112801359309091..comments2023-11-30T00:29:08.106-08:00Comments on Animal Pharm: HOW TO CURE SIBO, Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth: Step #7 Heal hormones and immunity -- take adrenal support, liver support, antioxidants etcDr. B Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-9342687638352695142014-08-02T20:52:53.570-07:002014-08-02T20:52:53.570-07:00Can anyone recommend a different adrenal supplemen...Can anyone recommend a different adrenal supplement than the Gaia one Grace linked to? It has ashwaghanda, which is one of my numerous intolerances.<br /><br />I've been in stage3 adrenal exhaustion for over a decade. Sibo is only the latest problem out of a long ridiculous list of them.<br /><br />Thanks for any suggestions.Janenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-67429113300692331562014-04-04T12:30:32.014-07:002014-04-04T12:30:32.014-07:00Hi Dr BG, I just found your blog while looking up ...Hi Dr BG, I just found your blog while looking up SIBO and must say I feel quite overwhelemed with all this information. <br /><br />I am not sure if I have SIBO but I have trouble with vegetables - FODMAPS cause me bloating. I have restricted myself to a ketogenic all meat diet for now to see if this improves things. <br />I'm not sure if I have SIBO, is it worth getting the breath test do you think? Is this the best first step? <br />I am a very stressed and anxious person so I wonder if perhaps this is the core problem rather than SIBO. Who knows. Any help is much appreciated!<br /><br />Phil.Philnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-56045741985189889372014-04-04T12:26:40.985-07:002014-04-04T12:26:40.985-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kevs Snack Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11559166040453756413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-50983445068857308342013-12-31T21:09:56.342-08:002013-12-31T21:09:56.342-08:00I just listened to the most amazing podcast from t...I just listened to the most amazing podcast from today! Chris Kresser and Robb Wolf talking about Soil-based organisms, SIBO, and RS. It's almost like they are giving high-praise to Grace and Tim. <br /><br />They are missing a few steps, but getting close. Tim and Grace are the real dream team, not these bozo's. <br /><br />Have a listen, folks!<br /><br />http://hwcdn.libsyn.com/p/7/2/3/7230316366b84222/PaleoSolution-211.mp3?c_id=6566835&expiration=1388556861&hwt=e929c637a7095e4fd261e59bff1f07ef<br /><br />it came from here:<br /><br />http://robbwolf.com/2013/12/31/episode-212-guest-chris-kresser/<br /><br /> Joe B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-46823913978911465142013-12-22T19:37:30.868-08:002013-12-22T19:37:30.868-08:00Hi Dr. BG,
I've been newly introduced to you...Hi Dr. BG, <br /><br />I've been newly introduced to your blog and have spent some--ok, a lot--of time going through your ideas on metal toxicity and diet. I did score quite high in terms of mercury poisoning when tested. However, I was using pectasol and, frankly, within 5 days my stomach would feel like I had a rock in it and I would be just plain sick. Tried it again after a few weeks with the same result. I'm going to try the diet you suggest (I've been on the PHD diet for quite some time) because I appreciate your knowledge and willingness to self-experiment. But I'd also like to take care of the metal toxicity in a manner that doesn't incapacitate me every five days. I know you've had some success yourself and know others who have tried various protocols. Any suggestions as to what I should consider looking into. Like many others who read your blog, I have a whole litany of health problems and I tinker around with new ideas to see if something works. You have a wonderful blog with a lot of interesting information( And it's truly impressive how active you are in the comment sections)--thanks for all your help. <br /><br />happy holidays, <br /><br />James Thhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570928813182661492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-54737627108238215372013-12-21T18:30:53.496-08:002013-12-21T18:30:53.496-08:00Viktor,
You said "Btw, nattokinase also break...Viktor,<br />You said "Btw, nattokinase also breakdowns biofilms!"<br /><br />Is that a good thing or bad thing?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-71036081240026104152013-12-21T15:30:25.518-08:002013-12-21T15:30:25.518-08:00Pamela here again. Thanks for the feedback, Grace...Pamela here again. Thanks for the feedback, Grace.<br /><br />I have the same question as Viktor. I have searched several times over the last month or so for a source of Megasporebiotic, but it still seems to be marketed only to health care providers (and, not being in the US, I'm unlikely to be able to buy it). Also, there's no indication of price, which is a consideration.<br /><br />Body Biotics may be a decent alternative. It contains: Lactobacillis Acidophilus, Bifobacterium Bifidum, Bacillus Licheniformis, Bacillus Subtilis, Lactobacillis Lactis, Lactobacillus Casei, Lactobacillus Fermentum and Lactobacillus Plantarum. It doesn't have b. coagulans, though. In therapeutic doses of 6 capsules/day, it's pricey (US$49 for 90 caps, not including shipping). I found the info here:<br /><br />http://www.life-enthusiast.com/body-biotics-p-1235.html<br /><br />I'm still nosing around for information about consuming food grade natto spores for the b. subtilis var. natto. In the meantime, I'm eating natto several times a week and gochujang every day; when I remember, I sprinkle some potato starch on them. Over the long haul natural food is probably the best bet, but right now it would sure be helpful to find a good supplemental source of licheniformis.<br /><br />PamelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-14289571041456507092013-12-21T13:46:30.951-08:002013-12-21T13:46:30.951-08:00Dr BG
Many thanks for your answer. I already adhe...Dr BG<br /><br />Many thanks for your answer. I already adhere to most of the 7-steps but will increase compliance.<br /><br />Regarding the mentioned strains, any suggetion on obtaining a probiotic containing these? Megasporebiotic seems to be restricted to doctors only, and I do not imagine I would be able to convince a local (Swedish) doctor to place an order...<br /><br />Btw, nattokinase also breakdowns biofilms!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />ViktorViktornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-81826493868966880892013-12-21T00:42:52.702-08:002013-12-21T00:42:52.702-08:00Viktor,
From your background -- mercury standard ...Viktor,<br /><br />From your background -- mercury standard medical grade in the vaccine schedules and permanent gut disruption from antibiotics (even 7 yrs ago) there are potential niches that are completely empty and extinct that the soil based commensals may have occupied at some point. To rebuild the gut ecology all that you are doing is great IMHO but you may be missing a few foundational blocks.<br /><br />S boulardii is nice - it can reduce yeast overgrowths as well as prevent amoeba and even C. difficile pathogenicity. It is often recommended to take WITH or AFTER a course of antibiotics.<br /><br />However I think for mycobiome control (fungi) like those seen in skin or vag or gut or brain, then a multi-tiered strategy is more effective like the 7-steps. SBO strains are found dwelling near the wet, moist roots of plants underground. Naturally they produce antifungal compounds that mutualistically maintain and help the plant to thrive while maintaing its ecosystem.<br /><br />Here are listed benefits:<br />http://www.gomegaspore.com/faqs/<br /><br />Bacillus Subtilis HU58 – Bacillus Subtilis has been extensively studied on a genetic and functional level. There are several probiotic products in the pharmaceutical and agricultural markets that utilize this powerful probiotic. One very interesting function of Bacillus Subtilis is its ability to produce nearly 12 strong antibiotics that are potent fighters of opportunistic and harmful bacteria. Bacillus Subtilis HU58 offers MegaSporeBiotic the ability to prevent harmful bacteria growth in a variety of conditions. In addition, HU58 produces a very healthy compound called Nattokinase. Nattokinase is secreted from vegetative cells of Bacillus subtilis and has been shown to reduce blood pressure, reduce cholesterol and reduce excessive clotting by fibrinolysis. Along with Nattokinase, Bacillus subtilis also produces a number of other nutrients that have systemic health benefits such as B vitamins and Vitamin K2. Bacillus subtilis HU58 offers MegaSporeBiotic the important function of fighting off pathogenic bacteria and producing key nutrients in the gut itself. In addition, HU58 is an extremely potent immune stimulator. It has the function of germinating in the small intestines to some degree and this offers the effect of broad-spectrum immune stimulation.<br /><br />Bacillus Licheniformis – A probiotic often found with Bacillus subtilis and other bacillus species, licheniformis has been shown to have a potent effect of preventing the growth of harmful bacteria via the production of a common antibiotic called bacitracin. It is also a potent immune stimulator. Another very important feature of bacillus licheniformis is its ability to produce highly effective and stable protease enzymes in the gut that assist in the digestion and absorption of proteins. Lastly, licheniformis also produces the whole spectrum of B vitamins in the gut including folic acid and biotin and acts as an important nutrient factory in the digestive system.<br /><br />Bacillus Coagulans – A very well studied probiotic in the spore family that has a profound effect on inflammatory conditions such as IBS and Crohn’s. Bacillus coagulans offers MegaSporebiotic an expanded effect of controlling these common inflammatory bowel conditions in addition to its potent immune boosting activity. Coagulans has the unique attribute of producing lactic acid and specifically the L+ optical isomer of lactic acid, which has been shown to have a more profound effect on immune stimulation and gut defense than the other forms of lactic acid produced by conventional probiotics. Coagulans is also a tremendous colonizer and thus assures proper colonization of MEGAsporebiotic, which in turn will produce the beneficial effects required. Coagulans also plays a key role in digestion of food and absorption of nutrients. In fact, Coagulans can digest incoming fat to reduce the uptake of cholesterol. Coagulans adds another dimension to MEGAsporebiotic, giving it a potent ability to fight inflammatory conditions, aid in digestion and prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-15007498612424028912013-12-20T17:37:39.923-08:002013-12-20T17:37:39.923-08:00Pamela,
Thanks for your comment and thoughts! I l...Pamela,<br /><br />Thanks for your comment and thoughts! I love Gaia - -haven't tried that one yet.<br /><br />Sounds like some GI intolerance because of rapid fermentation that is occuring more proximally, rather than distally. I'd consider that in your plan to go with what is tolerable. Prescript Assist has over 20 species and perhaps is strong for the GI frail. I love Tribiotic however and have used it millions of times myself. Nearly all supps have to comply with Prob 65 -- it scares consumers (which they are frankly quite stupid to think that their organic brown rice, rice bran syrup sweetener, high fructose corn syrup, GMO soybeans, GMO corn, apple juice, and soda are free of lead, mercury and arsenic! lol wtf).<br /><br />For me the single strain C butyricium and B licheniformis were the bomb. For many overs, Prescript Assist and Threelac are miracle movers! Every person and their tolerability are different. Someday I'll be able to roll a StarTrek tracker over your face and body. The gasses detected will reveal the SCFA and other volative small peptides, carbs, fats and other by-products so that I'll know exactly what will 'fix' a suboptimal enterotype.<br /><br />We can dream, no?Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-11374544225740814942013-12-20T07:15:32.528-08:002013-12-20T07:15:32.528-08:00Pamela here. Grateful for the detox recommendatio...Pamela here. Grateful for the detox recommendations, Grace. Para-Shield appeals to me. So do two that aren't on your list:<br /><br />http://www.iherb.com/product-reviews/Gaia-Herbs-Scudder-s-Alterative-Supreme-2-fl-oz-60-ml/14882/?p=1<br />and<br />http://www.iherb.com/Nutricology-TriBiotics-90-Veggie-Caps/11778#p=1&oos=1&disc=0&lc=en-US&w=berberine&rc=64&sr=null&ic=21<br /><br />Does anyone have any experience with either of these?<br /><br />I'm also primed to get some of the Gaia adrenal support caps.<br /><br />The ever evolving experiment continues. Potato starch and mung bean starch have been good all along, and the results are better now that I've reached the 4T/day level. AOR Probiotic 3 is still working well for me, but Prescript-Assist remains troublesome. Even a tiny amount (about 1/10 of a capsule) produces gut pressure and seems (hard to say for sure) to lead to rabbit-pellet poop the next day. Perhaps I should look into Body Biotics (mainly for the b. licheniformis).<br /><br />Thanks,<br />PamelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-68351913594175974722013-12-20T01:05:19.092-08:002013-12-20T01:05:19.092-08:00Hi again
I am curently taking the probiotic with ...Hi again<br /><br />I am curently taking the probiotic with RS + saccharomyces boulardii. I will try using three different probitoics in early Jan when I'm back from travelling and let you know how it goes.<br /><br />- Breastfed<br />- No amalgans<br />- Standard western vaccine cocktail - not sure when the first one hit<br />- No anitbiotics for at least 7-8 years<br />- Had dandruff more or less whole life - SD started 5 years ago (30 now)<br /> - eating some store bought raw sauerkraut/kimhci (claims that baceteria is alive)<br /><br />Many thanks,<br />ViktorViktornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-12773704141245944372013-12-19T18:37:40.317-08:002013-12-19T18:37:40.317-08:00clikc on email, left side
http://www.blogger.com/p...clikc on email, left side<br />http://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-47182977251194687622013-12-19T18:09:29.210-08:002013-12-19T18:09:29.210-08:00Dr. B G How could i email to you?Dr. B G How could i email to you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-75858574893219771422013-12-19T14:14:09.630-08:002013-12-19T14:14:09.630-08:00Keith
PPAR-gamma and why in Crohn's this is j...Keith<br /><br />PPAR-gamma and why in Crohn's this is jacked for the gut:<br />http://www.chinafmu.com/upLoad/down/month_1305/201305181504227188.pdfDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-10571539693421838342013-12-19T13:58:58.676-08:002013-12-19T13:58:58.676-08:00Keith,
OK the mass-killing by fungi of bats, frog...Keith,<br /><br />OK the mass-killing by fungi of bats, frogs and snakes is HEART BREAKING *weep*<br /><br />I think we are seeing the massive global collateral damage by Syngenta, Bayer and Monsatan...<br /><br />Thx for the links (almost done)Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-88141035228745082262013-12-19T13:27:44.540-08:002013-12-19T13:27:44.540-08:00Primal Defense is wonderful, but I don't find ...Primal Defense is wonderful, but I don't find it as potent as some of the other strains of SBO that I talk about here. Consider C butyricum and/or B licheniformis.<br /><br />Did you read this health turnaround? Anonymous was on 3+ mos PS, no change. Then in only 3 WEEKS with 3 SBO brands, complete and total AI and fingernail [fungal I think] reversal.<br /><br />Anonymous took 3 SBO, 3 times daily with 4 Tbs PS in an almond drink (mild NSP fiber).<br />--Probiotic-3 (C butyricum, 3 strains SBOs)<br />--Primal Defense<br />--Prescript Assist<br /><br />http://drbganimalpharm.blogspot.com/2013/11/how-to-cure-sibo-small-intestinal-bowel_18.html?showComment=1387317470631#c7104879112965817396<br /><br />"My fingernails are clear and my cold fingers are gone. Oh, I didn't want to tell you this just yet. But my Sjogren's antibody (SSB-LA) turned negative last week! That's after being on the RS/Probiotics regimen for only 3 weeks! I was on RS since August, however. Also, one of the incipient lupus antibody that I tested positive (Chromatin) turned negative this time! My ANA is positive but with very low titer (1:40). That's the lowest I ever tested and even normal people test at that level. My rheumatologist will be confused! <br /><br />If this holds up, and I'm hoping it does, I have cured an autoimmune disease. No symptoms and no antibody: that's a 100% cure. Not just remission. Being antibody-negative is not supposed to be possible, right? Whither molecular mimicry and eternal damnation, I mean, eternal autoimmune tissue attack? You mean, that's contolled by the microbiome, too? So much for Dr. Fassano and leaky gut(which I now realize seem to have been a foil ... it happens but the underlying condition seems to be gut dysbiosis and bacteria).<br /><br />Wow, I gotta try this on my aunt who also has Sjogren's and my cousin who has Lupus. Thanks so much guys. This is not what modern medicine says is possible!"Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-22688986312740978982013-12-19T13:19:28.255-08:002013-12-19T13:19:28.255-08:00Keith~!
I'm gonna kill you with a feather and...Keith~!<br /><br />I'm gonna kill you with a feather and tickle you to slow deathdom...I'd rather read all of your freaking links instead of putting up a new blog post. THANK YOU UR SUCH A POWERHOUSE, NOW LET ME TIE YOU UP IN A SOUND PROOF ROOM AND SUBMIT YOU TO DOWNLOAD TORTURE FOR A WHILE.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Victor,<br /><br />So you might need more time for overhauling the SI and LI... in studies and anecdotally (e.g. FTA blog) the apparent time for shifting and gut adaptation is 2-6 wks. Are you eating raw fermented foods at this time? Are you doing the SBO along with the bionic fiber at this time?<br /><br />Also for refractory cases, consider Step #8. What mercury amalgams do you have? How many vaccines have you received, RU young did they start at Day 1 post-birth? Then there are concrete reasons the gut is extremely f*kcered, especially if you were not breastfed and received garbage baby formula (OY SOY ones~!). <br /><br />http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x2-NkTKt_go/UqAEmBLhrAI/AAAAAAAABmI/BPyM7eCawcI/s1600/dysbiosis+proposed+causes.png<br /><br />Do you see all the reasons for gut dysbiosis/skin-gut disruptions (picture is from this #7 post)...? You need to find the root causes if things don't instantly clear up. I blame our modern dental, medical/Pharma markets and the human love for conveniences and technology ;)Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-13417400254060352142013-12-19T07:49:37.323-08:002013-12-19T07:49:37.323-08:00RE Dr. B G's point #1 about diagnosing SIBO vi...RE Dr. B G's point #1 about diagnosing SIBO via breath testing, here's an addendum with the basic message that fungi also produce hydrogen gas. I'd bet over half those diagnosed with SIBO are actually suffering SIFO (fungal overgrowth) where testing falls short in distinguishing the two. Then they're prescribed an antibiotic like Rifaximin only to create further imbalance.<br /><br />http://articles.latimes.com/2012/jun/08/science/la-sci-sn-fungus-irritable-bowel-20120608<br /><br />This paper is also about hydrogen gas-producing anaerobic fungi of the gut rumen. This one is interesting as it describes how hydrogen gas is utilized by another type of microbe, the archaea (methanogens). Similar relationship takes place between methanogens and clostridium bacteria. You may imagine how fungal overgrowth may generate more hydrogen gas (H2) than methanogens can absorb where H2 then shows up on hydrogen breath tests, misdiagnosed as SIBO when the problem is actually SIFO. <br />http://aem.asm.org/content/56/12/3793.full.pdf<br /><br />this study is all about gut fungi producing hydrogen gas during fermentation:<br />http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4613-0613-9_34<br /><br />industrial illustration: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23489570<br /><br /> And here, a 2001 study asking the same questions without resolution:<br />http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13590840020030249<br /><br />We're also seeing fungal overgrowth decimating wildlife around the globe to near extinction events. Where are the bacteria which would normally control fungi? Even dolphins now have fungal diseases of the skin:<br />http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/bats-and-snakes-are-the-latest-victims-of-mass-killers-in-the-wild/2013/09/15/0118f6d6-1b0a-11e3-8685-5021e0c41964_story.html<br /><br />This Gut Fermentation Profile measures ethanol in order to distinguish fungi from bacteria, though bacteria may also produce ethanol:<br />http://www.biolab.co.uk/index.php/cmsid__biolab_test/Gut_Fermentation_Profile<br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525351522656062339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-44694877211287204582013-12-19T06:05:03.065-08:002013-12-19T06:05:03.065-08:00DR BG
Many thanks for your reply. I am eating pr...DR BG <br /><br />Many thanks for your reply. I am eating pretty strict paleo/PHD (+ some dairy) diet for the last 4 years - the SD had improved but is still a problem despite almost never eating seed oils. I also supplemented with Omega 3 for periods without any improvement.<br /><br />The scalp SD was reduced y 95% after I stopped using a very thick hair wax.<br /><br />Studies show that supplementing with Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus paracasei should reduce symptoms - but hasnt helped me. Tried BioKult and Presript Assist in the past and started last 10 days with Primal Defense + PS. I experienced headaches twice during the first five days but all good now.<br /><br />I also react to foods with bloating etc. but its not consisent - one day I can eat "rice pudding" (rice+milk) with out any issues and one day I will get bloated. Sweet potatoes was fine until I started eating them every day - seems dose dependent.<br /><br />I tried various antifungals/antimicrobials but SD still remains.<br /><br />Any suggestions going forward? <br /><br />PS - You are doing such a tremendous work going through all these questions. Hopefully you will find a way to aggregate your advise so more people can benefit and you will get more time freed up.<br /><br />Many thanks,<br />ViktorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-7030127550958442602013-12-18T14:50:48.362-08:002013-12-18T14:50:48.362-08:00Jean,
Achlorhydria has several causes but I think...Jean,<br /><br />Achlorhydria has several causes but I think the most prominent is SIFO/SIBO... So until the small intestines heal, I think if the lack of gastric acid secretion is an issue, prudent supplementation until the GI is fixed. Food intolerances are the second most important factor. Wheat and dairy are the biggest. I think this is why paleo can be helpful and curative for many GERD and low acid sufferers. But as we know paleo doesn't always cure SIBO and can exacerbate it by starving gut flora commensals or by not supplying enough dirt/soil based organisms to seed the gut adequately. A zookeeper cannot feed empty cages forever...<br /><br />Argentyn is cool stuff. Personally I worry about the safety of ingestion silver so I rarely use it now. I'd rather super pound probiotics and high dose vitamin D and ways to boost innate immunity. Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-45242307691767749962013-12-18T14:45:13.427-08:002013-12-18T14:45:13.427-08:00Viktor,
SD is definitely gut dysbiosis... there a...Viktor,<br /><br />SD is definitely gut dysbiosis... there are some pathogenic bacteria but what the biome studies miss are the potent nasty fungi. SD also can be a imbalance between n6/n3 pufas. Have you eliminated n6 seed oils from the diet? Do you get some omega-3 and GLA in the diet or supplements? These heal gut permeability as well.<br /><br />These researchers got it right on!<br /><br />The human scalp harbors a vast community of microbial mutualists, the composition of which is difficult to elucidate as many of the microorganisms are not culturable using current culture techniques. Dandruff, a common scalp disorder, is known as a causative factor of a mild seborrheic dermatitis as well as pityriasis versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis. Lipophilic yeast Malassezia is widely accepted to play a role in dandruff, but relatively few comprehensive studies have been reported. In order to investigate fungal biota and genetic resources of dandruff, we amplified the 26S rRNA gene from samples of healthy scalps and dandruff-afflicted scalps. The sequences were analyzed by a high throughput method using a GS-FLX 454 pyrosequencer. Of the 74,811 total sequence reads, Basidiomycota (Filobasidium spp.) was the most common phylum associated with dandruff. In contrast, Ascomycota (Acremonium spp.) was common in the healthy scalps. Our results elucidate the distribution of fungal communities associated with dandruff and provide new avenues for the potential prevention and treatment of dandruff.<br /><br />Park et al<br />'Characterization of the Fungal Microbiota (Mycobiome) in Healthy and Dandruff-Afflicted Human Scalps'Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-49028317861517082882013-12-18T14:29:04.033-08:002013-12-18T14:29:04.033-08:00Pamela
Several excellent botanical formulations a...Pamela<br /><br />Several excellent botanical formulations are at iherb, my favorite international farmacy: Para-Shield, Thorne Berberine-500, Curcumin +Biopiperine, Tricyline, Paradex, Scram, Vermi-Purge, Paracid Forte, etc. <br /><br />http://drbganimalpharm.blogspot.jp/2013/09/my-n1-pre-and-post-microbiome-digestion.htmlDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-46494381981022577542013-12-18T14:04:36.939-08:002013-12-18T14:04:36.939-08:00Gosh Jan~
Soaked, cooked, cooled oatmeal (especia...Gosh Jan~<br /><br />Soaked, cooked, cooled oatmeal (especially steele cut LOL or organic rolled) probably have quite a bit RS but I don't have any numbers for you. <br /><br />You said "He doesn't have a great long-term success rate." Yes, it appears so as expected. He uses a ton of Xifaxam which has a huge relapse rate (44% in one study, anecdotally I think it's like 80-90% just like H pylori double antibiotic 'eradication' regimens). Xifaxam also promotes yeasts overgrowths post-antibiotic treatment, just like other antibiotics. Again, the H2 SIBO breath testing is going to completely miss this massive segment of the gut ecosystem that has gone awry...<br /><br />I concur with Tim for many reasons. Siebecker is an awesome ND and kudos for her for having wonderful intentions for helping people to heal the gut and raising awareness for this super common even epidemic condition...<br /><br />So I have many complaints RE: Siebecker or Pimental or heartburn Norm et al<br /><br />Do you mind the rant? <br /><br />1. They diagnose SIBO/SIFO incorrectly. <br />https://ndnr.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Sandburg-Lewis_Jan_2013_chart.pdf<br /><br />They fail to use advanced progressive technology like GDX GI function stool and organic acid (ONE or Triad or NutriEvals) testing to find out exactly what is going on in the small and intestinal bowels. They rely ONLY MAINLY on H2 breath testing which is falsely negative in 50-80% of cases I believe. “The hydrogen breath test depends on the presence of hydrogen producing bacteria. However, a considerable proportion of non‐hydrogen producing bacteria, which can yield false negative results, has been observed in some but not all studies…” <br />http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1856094/<br /><br />2. So Dx is ~sometimes wrong, Tx (therapeutics) is ~sometimes wrong. They use diet for 18months. Have you seen the diet? We now have gut microbiome studies showing whenever there is deprivation of fiber, resistant starch and even S.A.D. carbohydrates (Atkins), a dramatic reduction in ALL BENEFICIAL GUT FLORA OCCURS. wtf. These typical SIBO/GERD diets are KILLING AND MAKING EXTINCT AND ENDANGERED EVERY BENEFICIAL SPECIES... thereby allowing pathogenic yeasts to thrive or lie semi-dormant until they can feed on simple sugars/carbs again. Commensals and SBO strains and 'good fungi' combat the pathogens and yeast overgrowths successfully. They co-evolved with us. They like that.<br /><br />We don't like antibiotics, so why do Siebecker, Pimental, Norm et al like to wreck the gut ecosystem in analagous manners with a fiber-less, RS-less diet?<br /><br />3. Lack of sustainability. Some people can comply and do the 'diet'.<br />http://www.siboinfo.com/diet.html<br /><br />But how sustainable is it? <br />How many people kill their adrenals eating ketotic/VLC?<br />How many people end up growing yeasts on this because the commensals and SBO strains are starved to death to anorexic oblivion?<br />How many people end up with an autoimmune disorders as their cortisol first spikes to maintain BG then tanks and CRASHES TO THE FUCKING GROUND? Cortisol is our natural protector against inflammation, no? Once our adrenals become dysregulated, then all protection against autoimmune diseases is unreliable. It is almost as bad as the S.A.D. <br /><br />There are quicker ways to heal SIFO/SIBO.... I hope you are realizing the benefits of seeding, weeding and feeding our micro zoo critters! I do have to say that Siebecker REALLY does get the integrative point of view on botanical antimicrobials, antiparasitics and antifungals. The weeding part is perhaps the most challenging in SIFO/SIBO.<br />https://ndnr.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Sandburg-Lewis_Jan_2013_chart.pdfDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-64372993831835727352013-12-18T09:15:03.957-08:002013-12-18T09:15:03.957-08:00Jan - Can I jump in? I think what you are saying ...Jan - Can I jump in? I think what you are saying about no RS, no gums, low residue diet, is good when you are eating in a way that discourages a healthy gut, like LC or SAD.<br /><br />When you go the other way and start to build a healthy gut flora, those things are irreplaceable. Tim Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611027687223434753noreply@blogger.com