tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post4733456897933173543..comments2023-11-30T00:29:08.106-08:00Comments on Animal Pharm: My n=1 Pre- and Post-Microbiome, Digestion, SCFA, Fat Malabsorption, Pancreatic Insufficiency, Leanness F:B Ratio, and How I Healed SIBO and the Gut-HPA-Gonad AxisDr. B Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-83585433856324016412015-03-30T08:08:41.371-07:002015-03-30T08:08:41.371-07:00Elizabeth May
Thx for your wonderful comment. Ple...Elizabeth May<br /><br />Thx for your wonderful comment. Please see step #3 -- it lists all the probiotics I love you can easily order. What your on is great but consider broadening the spectrum of flora. Also don't underestimate visiting organic gardens and farms for their flora! 'FARMacy'!<br /><br />http://drbganimalpharm.blogspot.com/2013/11/how-to-cure-sibo-small-intestinal-bowel.htmlDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-30389848161346353452015-03-27T14:48:44.899-07:002015-03-27T14:48:44.899-07:00Hi! I came across your blog and podcast today. Wha...Hi! I came across your blog and podcast today. What great information. I'm finishing up a treatment of abx for SIBO. I'd like to get your recommendations for repopulation with probiotics. I have BIOKULT and SaccB. Wondering if you could recommend others? Thanks so much!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12233188501730048820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-48987833724458694782015-03-10T13:00:50.023-07:002015-03-10T13:00:50.023-07:00Cate,
Feel free to contact me. It is certainly to...Cate,<br /><br />Feel free to contact me. It is certainly tough in many circumstances if the whole ecosystem is not addressed and able to shift. I like newer tools we have to catch toxin burdens, look at potential pathogens (yeasts, clostridia) and organic acids.<br /><br />Good luck!Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-47563341460669461592015-03-10T09:55:09.735-07:002015-03-10T09:55:09.735-07:00Hi, I've been listening to your podcast, and I...Hi, I've been listening to your podcast, and I'm really learning a lot. I recently had the GI Effects profile done as well as the NutrEval profile. I tested positive for Klebsiella pneumoniae and Proteus mirabilis, and showed low levels of bacterial diversity. I had been eating Paleo and doing well, and then I had to take antibiotics for bronchitis last March (last resort), and the GI problems started right after that. My functional medicine practitioner has me on berberine and uva ursi for the overgrowths, but hasn't been much help with diet and re-seeding the good bacteria, other than telling me to take Klaire Ther-biotic. I've not been tested for SIBO, so I don't know if these overgrowths are in the small or large intestine. I've lost a lot of weight battling this, which is a worry. I'm not sure what to eat or what supplements to take. I would love to send my results to you to get your take on what I should do.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02184408049400799195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-65306711148792609882015-01-26T09:30:08.130-08:002015-01-26T09:30:08.130-08:00Dana
clikc on my name to contact.Dana<br /><br />clikc on my name to contact.Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-51141468933391000272015-01-26T08:59:11.037-08:002015-01-26T08:59:11.037-08:00Hi Dr. BG,
Just stumbled upon your website.
I ...Hi Dr. BG, <br /><br />Just stumbled upon your website. <br /><br />I noticed at the end of your article you stated to send our GI test results to you. <br /><br />I would like to know if you can go over my test results. I received the test results but my doctor will not go over them with me (I can't go in to his office because my health insurance is not great)I would love to know what the results mean as Ive been suffering with stomach issues all my life. <br /><br />Can you please let me know where I can send you my results?<br /><br />Thank you so much!<br />DanaDananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-89699863089944145272014-12-20T01:24:07.786-08:002014-12-20T01:24:07.786-08:00Grace,
My little guy is nearly 3 and we are near...Grace, <br /><br />My little guy is nearly 3 and we are nearing weaning.<br /><br />This stuff is incredible.<br /><br />http://biomarkersandmilk.blogspot.com.au/2014/12/human-milk-has-microbiome-and-bacteria.html?m=1<br /><br />The boob juice story is only beginning. I believe (just like cognitive function in the first 3 years) this is the tip of the iceberg for BM and it's biological appropriateness. <br /><br />:) JessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-62323782065717224622014-12-12T13:11:16.427-08:002014-12-12T13:11:16.427-08:00Anon
In Mongolia they breastfeed until 9 yo? That...Anon<br /><br />In Mongolia they breastfeed until 9 yo? That is crazy lol! My 2nd did until 3.5yr. How about you?<br /><br />For HG, I've read the lactation lifestyle also decreases fertility and spaces out birthing longer. Might be an advantage if mom needs to replenish vitamin and nutrient stores.<br /><br />The mares' milk that they drink and make fermented wine and yogurt is supposed to be quite healthful. I find it fascinating all the cultures that were so ingenius to ferment diary from their local livestock: yaks, horses, camels, etc.<br /><br />Thx!Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-19264241636392497732014-12-12T12:54:41.533-08:002014-12-12T12:54:41.533-08:00Grace,
I just had a thought. I wonder what gut hea...Grace,<br />I just had a thought. I wonder what gut health looks like for those populations that regularly consume human milk into later childhood, and even adulthood, like in some parts of Mongolia.<br /><br />http://www.drmomma.org/2009/07/breastfeeding-in-land-of-genghis-khan.html<br /><br />Not sure if there is any data around but it would be interesting huh? Anyway, I was just curious, and thought you might be tooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-81976161364934543152014-12-09T16:32:11.998-08:002014-12-09T16:32:11.998-08:00Renee GUT GODDESS~!!
I just sent you an email. I&...Renee GUT GODDESS~!!<br /><br />I just sent you an email. I'm so glad to hear you are doing so well! Congratulations on all of your progress and look forward to hearing more soon.Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-63657126254241537942014-12-09T14:10:52.323-08:002014-12-09T14:10:52.323-08:00Hi Grace, I've been trying to contact you sinc...Hi Grace, I've been trying to contact you since you moved back to USA. We skyped for a consult in when you were in China. I'm the one who wrote the very long health history. Please email me when you get the chance to do another appointment. My email (edited) went as follows:<br />Hi Grace,<br />I'm so very sorry for the very very late response. You had emailed me asking how my progress has been since doing your protocol after our skype session.<br />I introduced all the extra things you recommended (inulin, arabinogalactan, stress guard etc). I have the following to report:<br /><br />You have changed my life! By following your recommendations, you have achieved what NO OTHER PRACTITIONER HAS ACHIEVED IN 21 YEARS with me. <br /><br />As you may remember I have had an incredibly long poor health history and seen many of the "best" practitioners and spend 25+ thousand dollars over the years in the process. It took about 6-8 weeks of the 3-4 tablespoons of potato starch, banana flour, inulin, and arabinogalactan in my water kefir drink for the results to really take off.<br /><br />As you may remember I had been doing almost all of your protocol (as recommended on your blog) and had seen amazing improvement in my digestion and regularity, and the reversal of Hashimoto's antibodies. <br /><br />The extra things I have noticed:<br />I can tolerate nuts - they don't block me up and I don't get cysts from them<br />I can eat lentils and dahl - they don't block me up<br />I can eat meat - it doesn't block me up<br />I can eat rice- it doesn't block me up.<br />I have had no new cysts or acne in months. My skin looks awesome and people say I look 30 (I'm 40).<br />I am averaging 2 BM per day <br />Even if I forget to have my probiotics and shake or digestive enzymes - I STILL go the next day. Any one of the affore mentioned foods would have had me blocked up for 4 days or so. (I never used to forget or skip anything cos I was paranoid about it causing more cysts or constipation)<br />Even if I have a heavy meal or meat, I STILL go the next day (maybe only once, but then the next day back to 2-3 times). I've had to eat out on the odd occasion - so I've had a gluten free Thai curry with coconut rice.<br /><br />I haven't had my day 19-21 hormone tests done yet. My life has been cra-zeee the past few months. Even with all the stress though, my gut has remained on track.<br /><br />I'm back at the gym now and my body seems to be handling it very well.<br /><br />Hope your book is coming along well. Did the boys (Richard and Tim) finish their book and did they finally decide on a name for it?<br /><br />Many thanks,<br />Renee.<br /><br />P.S. Would like to book another online appointment in the next month or so too.<br />I haven't yet, but would soon like to try a bit of dairy. Some occasional yogurt or milk kefir would be awesome.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-90093750736991510642014-10-29T23:37:17.318-07:002014-10-29T23:37:17.318-07:00I removed two root canals, the problems persisted....I removed two root canals, the problems persisted. Just one cleared (earing lost). Still have 3 screws inside me (titanium i guess from 2 surgeries) and some plastic material(from another surgery). Some issues come prior to the surgerys, (birth?) <br /> I have ropeworms, ascaris/tapes probably, giardia, hpylori, candida, white tomgue imfections and immune system ....ocdkwinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-20541312881336704822014-10-24T16:22:11.240-07:002014-10-24T16:22:11.240-07:00thanks grace!
my stool test showed no yeast (act...thanks grace! <br /><br />my stool test showed no yeast (actually had a 0-I know this can be a bad sign), parasites, or anything at all detected.<br /><br />So how do I figure out what is causing this? Is there another type of test to try? I'm not sure what other test might be good to try to get to the bottom of this.<br /><br />Any recommendations as far as diet go? Right now I'm just doing a low FODMAP but I know that's just a plug and not a realistic long-term fix.<br /><br />Thanks again!bennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-25191319676542599792014-10-23T13:12:00.183-07:002014-10-23T13:12:00.183-07:00ben
Thx for your sweet and intense comment!
VIPE...ben<br /><br />Thx for your sweet and intense comment!<br /><br />VIPERS<br /><br />Sorry for the frustration. There sounds like digestive issues (because that can be at the heart of the viper damage in the small intestines).Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-27584910000773625292014-10-23T13:00:46.962-07:002014-10-23T13:00:46.962-07:00Hello Grace. I was wondering if you could help me ...Hello Grace. I was wondering if you could help me analyze my stool results. At 32 years of age, I have had chronic fatigue going on 4 years now. I also tend to have some GI issues, such as constipation and bloating after eating fruit. My adrenals and thyroid are off a bit and have been working to fix.<br /><br />I had a question I was hoping you could help me answer.<br /><br />Prior to this test, I spent 6 months eating tons of resistant starch in the form of heated and cooled potatoes, rice, and beans. I also ate fermented foods every day with every meal (did give slight bloating sometimes) as well as Potato Starch 2-4 TBS each day along with the other bionic fibers. I also used 6 or 7 probiotics, including the ones you recommend like Natren, Prescript Assist, VSL3, etc.<br /><br />On my stool test, my Lactobacillus, Bifidobacter, and E. Coli all came back really low and in the first quadrant. If I was eating all that resistant starch and fermented foods and taking all those probiotics, why are all of my Facultative Anaerobes so low and basically nonexistent? Does this point to SIBO?<br /><br />If you could briefly explain I would appreciate it so much! Thank you Grace you rock!bennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-3404585312475838992014-10-16T08:38:06.383-07:002014-10-16T08:38:06.383-07:00Jose
Are you dealing w implants? There are cerami...Jose<br /><br />Are you dealing w implants? There are ceramic ones that are purported to be less antigenic. No mine were pure 100% ducked titanium and many testing won't show the allergenicity. When I did the Clifford, nothing for titanium products showed up. <br /><br />For me I had to remove all mercury amalgams and do chelation to correct the immuno reactivity. Took 12-18 months. Good luck. Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-14665469765361295322014-10-15T21:20:23.208-07:002014-10-15T21:20:23.208-07:00Hi,
I have a question about the titanium implants...Hi,<br /><br />I have a question about the titanium implants that you removed. Where were the titanium implants made? I noticed that you said they were amalgams...I think this may imply that they were not pure titanium? Any details would be greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Also, how did you replace the titanium implants? That is, did you use zirconian? Or something else? How are the replacements working out?<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />JoseJosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-16429215663261703702014-09-27T10:50:54.980-07:002014-09-27T10:50:54.980-07:00Grace,
I took your advice and I am avoiding starc...Grace,<br /><br />I took your advice and I am avoiding starch, RS and fodmaps. However, this only leaves me with fruit for carbs. Is there anything wrong with eating a ton of grapes for calories???<br /><br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-19331182348518704912014-09-19T21:28:52.661-07:002014-09-19T21:28:52.661-07:00Anon
Jump to 13:00 of Dr Marshall's talk abou...Anon<br /><br />Jump to 13:00 of Dr Marshall's talk about IBS and the gut profile. It's u<br />http://www.cdhf.ca/en/videos/video/94<br /><br />So it's high on everything except<br />--good bacteroides<br />--good everything else! like E coli<br /><br />Of course it misses all the fungi and the gut profile you showed had not a small quantity 2+ saccharomyces. Read this many will help <br />http://www.medicalinsider.com/bacterial.html#candidakill<br /><br /><br />IBS is 100% fungi and sibo/sifo (both bacterial and fungal overgrowths in the small intestines)<br /><br />No high dose RS, starch, fodmaps for 2-4wks is often the best and helps seal and heal the gut. Try to increase mucus with the link below<br />http://www.medicalinsider.com/bacterial.html<br /><br />During the 'weeding', bionic fiber version B with inulin is the best for antifungal strategies because it selects the species that are better at pathogen evictions.<br /><br />Please let me know how it goesDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-78667182006584899292014-09-19T19:40:56.551-07:002014-09-19T19:40:56.551-07:00Grace, thanks for your reply.
--how do you feel ...Grace, thanks for your reply. <br /><br />--how do you feel now?<br />*My main issues are arthritis, skin dermatitis, diarrhea/constipation and waking early. <br /><br />--are you avoiding RS2, fodmaps, starch and other things you don't tolerate??<br /><br />*I am just now starting to experiment with the SCD diet. I avoid gluten, dairy & nuts. Also, Eggs, coffee & Natren's Holy Trinity make my upper left abdomen feel like it is full of gas. <br /><br />--do you have IBS symptoms like diarrhea and/or constipation?? heartburn/GERD??<br /><br />*I typically have diarrhea or constipation. I also burp quite a bit. <br /><br />--Are you tired? Energetic? pooped by 2pm??!<br /><br />*I tend to do well on energy. I do have anxiety that drains my energy some days. <br /><br />--What parts of bionic fiber, my 7 steps and probiotics are you finding work for you or make you feel more f*ked?<br /><br />*Probiotics have helped my stools some. After first learning of resistant starch, I tried potato starch & SBOs for 2 weeks and had worsening of symptoms. Assuming that I had SIBO, I tried oregano, allicin and berberine for a month but I didn't notice any difference in symptoms. I have a breath test scheduled for this next week & currently taking Candibactin-BR. I also started walking 10,000 steps a day. <br /><br />I would love to see what your thoughts are! Thanks Grace! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-81631194998604022582014-09-19T18:03:32.538-07:002014-09-19T18:03:32.538-07:00Hey anon,
Thx for your testing. I'm behind so...Hey anon,<br /><br />Thx for your testing. I'm behind so it's prolly good u posted here.<br /><br />Briefly my thoughts<br />--how do you feel now?<br />--better tolerance of 'food'??<br />--are you avoiding RS2, fodmaps, starch and other things you don't tolerate??<br />--do you have IBS symptoms like diarrhea and/or constipation?? heartburn/GERD??<br />--what skin v muscle symptoms and signs do u have?<br /><br />That's wonderful that you are considering reducing the fungal component of the gut<br /><br />The overgrowths of bacteria are likely in the small intestines which affect nutrient absorption and sadly immunity. Are you tired? Energetic? pooped by 2pm??!<br /><br />What parts of bionic fiber, my 7 steps and probiotics are you finding work for you or make you feel more f*ked?<br /><br />thx!Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-2428104727182928662014-05-29T04:57:14.423-07:002014-05-29T04:57:14.423-07:00I am inspired by your n=1!!
The stool test is not ...I am inspired by your n=1!!<br />The stool test is not available here so I am faced with a dillema. Shall I first do a larger test of my stool or a general DNA test via 23&me?<br />I have MS, SIBO and a dysbiosis. I am currently working on my gut with prescript assist, P3, bionic RS and a ketotic diet: I am approaching keto-adaptation and feel good. With the ketogenic diet I combine the AIP and Wahls paleo plus protocol.<br />So, what do you think I can do best?<br />Thanks in advance!<br />Saskiaballabollahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11875170474549333919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-37478849733632346412014-04-26T14:02:09.076-07:002014-04-26T14:02:09.076-07:00Dr BG -
Love your blog and the work you are doing...Dr BG - <br />Love your blog and the work you are doing with RN. I shared my GI test and would appreciate your thoughts. I started PS after taking this particular test and it has really helped my GI symptoms.<br /><br />http://recomphacks.wordpress.com/2014/04/25/genova-2200-gi-effects-test-results/<br /><br />The post previous to the test results has a brief RS testimonial after 30 days of testing.<br /><br />Justin<br />Justinhttp://recomphacks.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-44638748156167515092014-04-25T19:27:05.651-07:002014-04-25T19:27:05.651-07:00Grace,
Is there anyway I could email you my GI ef...Grace, <br />Is there anyway I could email you my GI effects results? I know you're probably being hit up and down by people. I posted on FTA a couple weeks ago about floating stools. I just have a few questions. <br />Thanks,<br />SpencerSpencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06491695219715200964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-60363725774301976382014-03-27T14:19:42.505-07:002014-03-27T14:19:42.505-07:00Hi Grace,
Thank you most sincerely for your reply...Hi Grace,<br /><br />Thank you most sincerely for your reply - please take me at my word when I say how much I appreciate it.<br /><br />If taking potato starch is the litmus test, then I have most certainly confirmed a gut issue that failed to register on either the GI FX stool test or the Organix Acids test. As I stated previously, taking PS with FOS and SBOs had a negative effect on my gut health, evidenced by<br />bloating, brain fog, lose stools and exacerbation of auto-immune like symptoms. This has been demoralising, as I feel like I've been dealing with an underlying gut issue for an eternity now, and the postive RS stance on Free the Animal had given me some renewed hope. The advocation to "feed the <br />good guys in order to overcome the bad guys" was appealing to me and made sense on many levels, yet in reality I think I've simply been feeding the viper-filled cages that you alluded to in previous posts.<br /><br />As such, I feel that I now need to focus heavily on weeding my gut and also on discovering whether or not mercury is a problem for me. For example, I had several mercury fillings in my mouth between the ages of 21 and 26, before having them removed by a mercury-free dentist in 2008. Although the dentist used a rubber-damn etc,I was simply sent away with a one-month course of chlorella to take in order to "mop-up" any mercury that had entered my body - I now know that this was highly inadequate. Can I ask, Grace, how<br />you would approach a mercury issue? Are you aware of Dr. Chris Shade and his mercury detox protocol?<br /><br />http://vimeo.com/72699239<br /><br />http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/01/13/mercury-detoxification-protocol.aspx<br /><br />As for taking probotics whilst also weeding the gut, I think that a candida-focused product called Syntol might be worth a shot. <br />As well as having enzymes which are purported to breakdown the candida cell wall, it also contains b.subtilis at a level of<br />1 billion CFUs per capsules (I checked this with the Andrew Arthur Medical, the company who makes it). I may also consider taking the AOR Probiotic-3 product alongside this for the clostridium bacteria that seems to be so important to immunity.<br /><br />Finally, related to this last point, can I ask if you think it is beneficial to take substances that are said to stimulate innate immunity such as<br />yeast or mushroom derived beta-glucans?<br /><br />Thank you once again for your time.<br /><br />RossRossnoreply@blogger.com