HOW I HEALED MY GUT + Chronic Digestive Issues | My Gut Health & IBS Healing Journey
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
- Hey everyone. In today's long overdue video I'm sharing how I healed my gut and an update on my digestion after years of struggling with chronic IBS and digestive issues. You can find resources linked below to learn more about some of the things I discussed!
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→ My Gut Healing & Symptom Free Journey: bit.ly/3pIrrAT
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→ Should You Eat or Avoid Gluten? bit.ly/3Kt1nDd
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Meghan Livingstone, CNP
Certified Holistic Nutritionist - Навчання та стиль
I feel bad because i feel that people demean digestion issues 😢 I hope everyone feels a little less lonely
Mostly react that I am being lazy
no they don't as it's common and not a taboo subject
@@dalestanley9177yes they do! So many people mock it, act like it's not serious, trest it like it does nothing but slow things down a little, tell you to get over it, etc. It is demeaned by most people because they don't like to talk about it.
Maybe the answer is never explain your health problems to "people". If your spouse, parents, children or close friends demean you, sit them down and have a good heart to heart with them.
Never attribute malevolence to what can easily be explained as being ignorance.
I admit that in the past sometimes I thought people were exaggerating when they spoke about digestive issues. But now that I have IBS myself, I realize how wrong I was 🥲
The medical industry would rather you don't heal you gut. Great information!
Yes, the struggles are real. I actually became a Functional Nutritional Medicine Practitioner because my daughter was on her way to full blown Ankylosing Spondylitis. Very few doctors understand this disease.. so I took control and we reversed her symptoms. She's no longer having a stiff and painful back. After her testing we discovered that she had pathogenic bacteria, Klebsiella Pneumoniae, Citrobacter Freundii.. ..and at that point it gave us the direction to work on.. and it took us about 3ish months to heal her intestinal permeability. The Low FODMAP is the beginning process diet as your gut lining regains structure and you nurture the good bacteria. When you have more negative gram bacteria, your gut cannot break down fiber so you will be bloaty and gassy. You need more good bacteria that can handle the breakdown of fiber.. and the enzymes to help. Stress takes a toll on your digestive juices.. because it puts you in a sympathetic mode. I encouraged my daughter to eat a lot of healing soups with low starch, primarily greens with chicken, cruciferous ..so long as she cooked it well for 6 weeks.. so that her gut could digest healthy nutritional foods more easily .. and digestive enzymes. Amongst other things we were able to rebuild the tight junctions in the cells that kept the lining of her gut intact. What I have learned truly is that the microbiome is, it is comparable to a beautiful rainforest. There needs to be balance and all of the bacteria work together to create digestion. When there is an imbalance you will struggle and one thing leads to the next. The liver is nutrient dependent so if your gut does not digest food or food proteins escape into your lymph or circulatory system, you will suffer from so many diseases because these particles.. will awaken your immune system and you will start to incur chronic inflammation. So yes.. heal that leaky gut. I am wanting to help more people now!
I'm suffering with Ankylosing spondylitis..can you help me please
Ur instagram I'll ping you there
Cooking something for 6 weeks?
i hope you get well soon@@GANESHSaragadam
Can I please have your Instagram? I've had GERD for about 3 years now.
Just throwing this out there as something to think about….i am 70….when I was young, no one had issues such as these. No one took medicines either. Very few. Everyone was a good weight and ate peas and butterbeans. We only had one ‘chubby’ student in my high school, and they were not even fat.Today it seems that ‘everyone’ (many) are on meds from a young age. Anxiety meds, ADHD meds, meds for sleep, for depression. Then there is the explosion of fast food, including those with ‘healthier chicken’, which have been pumping hormones into our kids from an early age. I don’t want to cause a firestorm, but throw that out there as something to think about. There just seems to be a connection. It seems if we get to a healthier lifestyle, drinking lots of WATER, eating fruits and veggies, getting fresh air and sunshine and exercise, and turning away from all these meds, it seems things will improve. Just something to think about❤
its very scary and now i dont even know what water i good for me tap, alkaline, purified, im so confused
Your absolutely right. I for a fact am 72 years of age and now for the past few months am experiencing fit problems. I eat as healthy as I can , do not drink alcohol,nor smoke cigarettes . I am at the gym 4 to 5 days a week doing aerobics and muscle conditioning classes.
Meant gut problems
Payaya is amazing and healing for the gut.
The seeds kills parasites and worms!
Papaya???
What helped me with my ibs, acid reflux, and ulcer was kefir and greek yogurt (raw and grass fed pasture raised), apple cider vinegar 1 cup water to 1 tb of acv 20 min before you eat, and bone broth ( pasture raised beef)!
Where to find all those things in France?
I have no idea in France but I would look at the ingredients list and where is comes from. Make sure to not get anything from China. And also forgot to add licorice root tea or tablets.
I’m so nervous to try Kefir because I’m severely lactose intolerant & don’t wanna go through those pains 😭
@@shutupnvibe start by taking a shot of it and increase the volume every couple of days. And see if that works, your next best option is bone broth.
@@Yolk421 will try, thank you
The food phobia is so real. When you spend 6 months curled up in fetal position wishing you could die due to stomach pain you rightfully get very terrified of anything that might bring that back. The constant headaches and nausea, and I'm in Canada so there are vague promises of tests which never happen, so there is the constant worry in the back of your mind that it's something critical. Not having medical support is awful.
My ordeal was after an exploded root canal, and funnily, the best thing I found was zinc, which I then changed to zinc L carnosine, and mastica. I pretty much bought up all the raw mastica in my area and then bought capsules. Of course a bout of food poisoning in the middle of it all, probably due to the weak tummy, really didn't help.
I used to have a really healthy body and this just destroyed me, but hopefully slowly healing.
Just go carnivore bro
Stopped eating anything that contains sugar because sugar triggers migraines. So researched everything I love with no sugar eg peanut butter , Mayo etc.
I’m so scared to eat anything because the weirdest thing trigger my symptoms. I tried eating cleaner but eating spinach had me on the floor in the bathroom all night.
Have you improved at all?
Try to also incorporate naturals teas in your daily life especially senna teas do not make them strong.
It takes a long time to heal a gut!
How long?
@@focusedbeast1956 it can takes a few months. I always have quick results because I’m very disciplined and use many natural remedies.
Healing time depends on the individual
@@focusedbeast1956 year
This was so helpful 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Often i hear people saying they healed their leaky gut in a few months and I’m 1.5 years in and still struggling to heal and I’m working with a functional doctor, a dietician, and an acupuncturist. So thank you for reminding us that some of our healing journeys will take longer and that’s okay. ❤️❤️
Have you tried fiber supplements? ua-cam.com/users/shortsCLY1A6dAzxY
@@SomeoneHappyAndHealthy Thank you for the suggestion! I recently was diagnosed with hydrogen SIBO so we are finally getting somewhere and I am finally healing!
@@heartsoulholisticservices Keep us updated! I'd love to hear if fiber supplements help you!
@@SomeoneHappyAndHealthy Yes, I definitely will. I know in some cases with SIBO they reduce your fiber at first as that feeds the bad bacteria so I will see what my doctor suggests.
Hi! I'm also struggling with my gut as I'm experiencing all the possible symptoms of an unhealthy gut since the pandemic began (or maybe more?? I was just unaware of my condition) but i hope you get better too..
I think you were fortunate to find medical professionals who offered you tons of counsel. Sadly, doctors (in general) mostly want to “treat” illnesses via symptoms only, leading to prescriptions, which wreak havoc on the body even further. I wish you were offering us guidance on who to turn to.
Millions Thanks….I was once like you suffering from IBS. It took more than 10 kg out of my weight. But now I’m free like you although I’m still afraid to introduce gluten and milk back into my diet. Please stay strong and healthy….May God Bless you…
Hey @Meghan I am new to the channel, I want to tell you something I had Cdiff about two years ago and among the dark and painful moments your channel give me so much hope. Thanks and God bless you and your family so much❤
Thank you so much for this!! I am currently transitioning into the fodmap phase 1....after having c diff.....so much to learn! But, I am already feeling so much better. This is a video of hope, which we ALL need at some point. ♥️⭐♥️⭐♥️
Thank you so much. I don’t know how I came across this video because I don’t usually watch things like this but bless the algorithm! I am in rough spot with severe food fears due to pain etc and this is a great reminder!! Thank you
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with gut health! I'm at the beginning stage of healing after three years of chronic stress and symptoms that caused even more anxiety. The food phobia you mentioned hit HARD. There used to be days where I did not eat at all because the pain and bloating were so bad. Still working on stress management and mental health, but I'll keep reminding myself that healing is not linear. May God bless you!
Videos like this help me stay sane and maintain hope being commited to my healing journey
Thank you for sharing your story. I have been struggling with chronic Ibs after food poisoning for the last few years. Today was a bad day and after doing well for a few weeks I felt very discouraged and fear that I’m moving backwards as I have to continuously cut things I enjoy out. It is very discouraging and anxiety Inducing. Ibs can be so traumatizing for the body and the mind.
thank you for sharing this! i’ve had gut health issues for 2 years now and it is just so awful and i think i have ibs, so sorry to others who are struggling with this too.
Oh my god. This is what I am going through right now and for over a year. 😢 Thank you for this video. It helps to hear other share their story.
Thank you for this! Great video! Been sick on and off 15 years with IBS and the last 6 months has been hell. The part about it taking time, induces hope!
Needed to hear this today. Have been very discouraged and it is encouraging to hear your story. Thank you
Thank you! 🙏🏻 It feels less lonely, less overwhelming and gives me some hope grounded with the notion that it will take time
I have been living with complicated health and social relationship since 2011. The issue is just you mentioned on this video. I thought, I came to this world with natural defect like born with loss of vision or hearing. I developed fear of eating food as a normal person. Once upon a time, I read articles about this kind of problems that might come because of gene defect which helps to degrade amino acids and it’s byproduct ammonia. Today, your video opened my in sight for watching other options. Those years were terrible years in my life. Thank you
I love coming back to this video. It’s so helpful. Makes me feel less alone and hopeful. I just wanted to share that after 2 years of struggles, research, testing, and trying everything I can, I believe I am finally in the part of more good days than bad days. :) I am sure I’ll come back and watch your video again for another courage and perseverance boost. Thank you. ❤
Not my crying in pain watching this. So excited to try this!
Thank you for sharing your journey. I just met with a functional doctor to come up with a personalized plan for my digestive issues that I have dealt with for decades. You're giving a lot of hope to those on this journey of getting to the root cause of issues. ❤
I'm at the beginning stage of healing. So Thanks you for sharing your experience with your gut health, that is a very helping video!
Thank you. you’ve been very helpful. I appreciate you sharing your story. I’m encouraged.
Girl yes, im so happy you shared this!
I'm glad you recovered, thank you for the video
Thank you for sharing this story. It feels like, you are talking about me. I have the same problem and am still struggling with it every day. 😊🙏
Thank you for sharing your experience and the sound strategies you employed. Very helpful.
Congratulations for your perseverance and for sharing your story. As someone who has had allergies and digestive issues my entire life (I'm now 68) I totally relate to not only the impact these issues have on being able to function in one's life, but the mental health challenges that go along with having a reactive body that interferes with being able to function at even a minimal level. I've tried numerous remedies throughout the years. Things that used to help are no longer effective and I'm at the point now where I cannot eliminate all the things that trigger issues because pretty much everything is a trigger. Unless I get some kind of validation within say 3 weeks that something is working, I give up. Thanks for reminding me that it can be a very long journey. Living with a highly reactive body for so many years is a form of PTSD.
you just helped a lot of people .
Thank you for your efforts.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I can relate 😮 I'm in the beginning stages of trying to figure out what's going on and am having a hard time with it. I feel fear of putting anything into my mouth but I am really hungry. Went to lunch with a friend today and I just broke down sobbing. I know others are going through this too and it's really draining.
I'm so happy that you regained your health and can have a good relationship with food again. It gives me hope.
How are u feeling now?
This is an amazing video, for both mind and body! Thank you.
Congrats on your healing journey
Thank you for sharing, 7 weeks ago I was diagnosed with C Diff. Even though I've almost cleared the C Diff, I'm still suffering from diarrhea, I can't really leave the house because I always need the toilet close, I don't know what foods I can eat, seems like nothing at this stage. You mentioning Low FODMAP has given me some direction. I have been seeing a Chinese doctor, and now a naturopath. It seems to take so long so you have given me some help.
I was exactly looking for this video , thank you Meghan!
Thank you so much for candidly sharing your story. Very powerful I feel such a connection to your experiences and symptoms. Just Wonderful 😊
This the video i needed right now
Going through post infectious IBS right now
It's a very difficult journey & no one actually understand what you are going through.
Hi.Thanks so much for sharing.Very helpful insights!!❤
this video is so helpful, you're so honest and relatable, something i really appreciatte now that i've seen hudredreds of videos on the topic, you give me hope!! thank u queen🥰🫶
Your experience with orthorexia sounds so similar to mine, thanks for opening up about it. It's great that you can enjoy all kinds of foods nowadays. This channel has reminded me to be less strict with it.
I have struggled with IBS for a few years now. It started with a stressful job, and didn't ever go back to normal ever since. I did the low FODMAP diet in the beginning of this journey while I was still working in the same place. My gut got better as soon as I started it, it took maybe like a week of complete recovery. But after some time there was a change that happened in my workplace that put massive amounts of stress in me and my stomach started to change it's appearance after that, it started to look like I was permanently pregnant, and the bloating persists to this day (with more or less diarrhea). There are periods when it's worse and sometimes it's not quite as bad, but it still doesn't completely go away.
I have been long periods on the low FODMAP diet thinking it would cure it but it hasn't. I made a mistake of listening to doctors instead of doing my own research and maybe getting help for this sooner. Right now I have successfully reintroduced FODMAPs back into my diet and I have been so happy and relieved to be able to enjoy food again (while still trying to maintain a healthy diet).
Do you think I could get help from supplements like L-glutamine and antimicrobials? I'm trying to get my hands on these and try if they work. Fasting has also been somewhat helpful.
Patience and Perseverance is the Key, thanks for an honest video.
it was very helpful and insightful, thank you!
Thank you. This was helpful for me mentally just knowing I can get better if I help myself.
This is so helpful. Thanks for the hope and info
I’ve only started seeing a gastroenterologist for what is now known as spasms in my large intestines and having procedures. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences that I can relate to. Helps to gain perspective when you don’t know anyone who shares your symptoms. Other then family with diverticulitis which isn’t quite what I’m going through. Especially since our diets are completely different.
I think that is what is referred to as a spastic colon. That was my diagnosis when I was 15. I am now full blown UC. Do everything you can to pause it now!!!
Thanks so much for sharing your story. Beautifully done . I agree with you it is a good thing to evaluate our relationship with food after a long journey back to health.The placebo effect can be very powerful too, so it’s important to explore & just bring some joy back to eating. I wish you all the best going forward ❤
Slowly over months...OK thank you....thought it would be a few weeks....lots of terrible info. on UA-cam...and the web.THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR YOUR WORDS THEY CHANGED MY DAY FOR THE BETTER!!!👱♀️
As someone who started to have digestive issues within the last month or so, I am happy to hear that it may get better and that having one or two good days and then experiencing a not so good day (regression) may be a sign that I am on the right path. I have scheduled some appointments with my Doctors and hopefully we can get to the root of my problem and work on a solution. Thank you for sharing your journey, it’s very insightful and motivating.
Do you still feel like you’re making progress? I’m trying to tell for myself. Wishing you the best!
Don't expect help from doctors...they seem pretty useless imho
So glad you shared your journey, i am just starting mine after a C-Diff infection. Doing low fobmap diet, kefir, probiotics, bone broth, L glutamine and a prebiotic. So far so good. Nice to knew things will get better😊
“It takes time”. I needed to hear that. I finally feel like I am on the right diet, supplements, and health regimen, but I still feel bad. The only thing I feel I am missing is time…
update?
@@habibi3223I’m feeling much better than I was last year. I have been seeing Dr Yu at Prevention and Healing in St Louis and I have seen a significant amount of improvement. I still need time though.
Did u took antibiotics or natural treatments?
Thank you for sharing ❤. I'm searching the best way to treat my digestive problem. I struggling with bloating, wind gastritis and tried so many things. Sometimes feels so weak and frustrated why I getting this problem, since 2019.
thank you :) this video is very clear and helpful 🙏💜
I’ve had major stomach issues since I was around 16 ….and I’m 36! I enjoyed your video!
Guy healh really is the centre of our total body and mind health 🍀
Thank you for this video ❤️👑
Really great, helpful video!!!
Just had my doctor talk to me about this diet yesterday! Any tips you have are more than welcome!
Thank you for this, super helpful 🤍
GREAT ADVICE. I had severe SIBO and have taken antibiotics, prebiotics, probiotics pro kinetics -but I also have severe anxiety which exasperated my symptoms -its a process
I love youuu! Thank you 😭 need this video and your channel!
I had C-Dif for well over a year after taking an antibiotic for dental work. I have celiac disease which requires a special diet. Just diagnosed with SIBO and given antibiotic which has me feeling better. As soon as I am finished antibiotic, doctor told me to take probiotic with L. Reuteri. I had never heard of SIBO before being diagnosed with it but do know now that I was eating things that were horrible for it. I had red onion with just about every meal…love it…but not good for SIBO. I am so thankful for indoor plumbing and do want to be thankful for inside plumbing too. Glad you found a solution for you. You look great!
I am going to share this with a friend who is struggling. Thank you so much. And btw the way you look stunning! 🤩 Your health is definitely shining through. 💚
I m struggling with IBS I can't even drink water😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢after watching this I think can also recover one day and that day will come
This made me cry because now I feel like there is hope.Ive had IBS for three years since taking an antibotic for 4 days and I wish I never did. 💔 I'm going to try to keep pushing.
Did the antibiotics cause it? My doctor wanted to blindly put me on antibiotics for SIBO without giving me the breath test first to make sure I actually need them and that scared me
@@hellojoe9946 You’re doctor is talking about xifaxan. Apparently it only works in the small intestine, so your normal colon flora won’t change. He’s saying skip the breath test because they are pretty inaccurate, but if you respond well to it, it’s safe to assume SIBO
Same here girl, same here. I had a vaginal infection that spread to the urinary tract. My GP prescribed an antibiotic powder for urine, and my gynecologist prescribed antibiotic tablets on the vagina. Since I stopped the treatment (like two weeks ago) I have been constantly bloating, my intestines are burning and it seems to be getting worse every day. I really hope I won't end up developing IBS.
@@vbacs22how are you now?
Good idea to watch this video for encouragement. I'm struggling with my gut health and experiencing chronic nausea since 2022. Working with a host of Drs to get on the path to better health. This issue is debilitating and I wish everyone success on their individual journeys. It's going to take time...
This is really helpful. I had no issues until last October. I had an intestinal infection that I was treated for but ended up with IBS symptoms afterwards. For some one who always had a cast iron gut, having a highly sensitive gut all of a sudden is very hard to adjust to. The idea that this may not be forever, that my gut can recover given time is the hope I needed. I know my doctor said recovery is possible, but I never really believed it.
Don't listen to doctors they out to get you
Thxs for your experiences, I have been struggle with this for 2 years now.
I appreciate you telling us how much time it took you. I am a year into my healing journey after about 8 years of symptoms and learning I had celiac and parasites and gut dysbiosis. I have made major improvements since going GF and got rid of the parasites, however the gut dysbiosis just wants to keep hanging on and it’s discouraging…your answer gave me some hope and encouragement to stay positive.
Lord Jesus help all who struggle with these health issues 🙏❤️
Watching your video giving us hope thanks 🙏
Congratulations on your healing and thank you for sharing.
One Cinematographer tip. You mostly pivot your head to your right (looking to the left of the screen from the viewer’s perspective. As such, try flipping your lighting set-up, or if it’s window light, try flipping your set-up. This way the light will reach your far-side cheek… since you are so consistently pivoting your head towards the shadow side.
Not a big deal so no worries, just thought I’d share :)
This was an amazing video! Thank you so much for sharing :)
Meeting you DR.UWENBOHERBALHOME on UA-cam & using your alternative medicine alongside plant base diet protocol was indeed a breakthrough for me.. i cured my chronic Bad breath smell from stomach due to Acid reflux & Gut issues naturally without side effects on DR.UWENBOHERBALHOME UA-cam channel…😢❤❤
Thank you so much this makes me feel less lonely 🙏🙏
This is such a hopeful presentation. I am struggling with SIBO-C. After 2 years with so many protocols and practitioners it can feel hopeless. So thank you for sharing your journey. I’m so thankful you’ve made it through such a difficult season and back to a healthy relationship with food and symptom free!
C stands for candida overgrowth?
@@keylanoslokj1806 constipation
excellent video, thanks so much
Very encouraging - thank you
Thank you very much for your video ❤❤
I absolutely love your videos. Every time I watch them, I feel calm and excited to learn. You’re so great at explaining and making it a comfortable space. I wish I could actually have a sit down conversation with you!! Th an you for always making helpful and lovely content ¨̮ I’ve always tried AIP, vegan, dairy free, gluten free, etc…. It’s crazy how much goes into keeping our bodies truly healthy and happy. Our bodies are so unique and take lots of time to understand. It’s a process for sure. But so worth it when you feel amazing. I’m hoping to get there too. Not at all fun feeling crappy :/ thank you again!
Hi! I've been struggling heavily with IBD for a year. It's definitely not the same thing but I think it might have some similarities when it comes to food intolerances. Thank you for opening up about food phobia, whenever I'm in relapse I get obsessed about something new that could help and end up stressing about what I can or can't eat. Last year it's been food additives and animal products, now it's gluten. You definitely opened my eyes a bit about how dangerous my fears can be. I'm gonna have to step down a little but try eating healthy but not make it 1# priority that overshadows my joy of eating.
How to you work out what it is you are intolerant to ?
I was diagnosed with IBS a little over 2 years back. I won't say it's the worst disease because every disease is pathetic. The reason why issues like IBS are so frustrating is because you can't pop a pill for a few weeks and make it go away unlike some pretty scary but controllable lifestyle issues. In the past 2 years the good thing that has happened is that a I'm off regular medications now. I have not had IBS symptoms for a stretch of maximum 2 months though but now I don't need to go back to a full medicine dosage. I know this fear of food will take a while to go away, but it does. However, I'd suggest if you're in a stressful situation and have not had IBS symptoms for a while, avoid having any of the controversial foods. The stress might not be enough to trigger the symptoms but the food definitely will. Finally, I know I'll be better and I'll have a good life. As long as you keep on believing in that, things will have to get better no matter what.
Thanks, very helpful. 💯
This was so helpful! Thank you for sharing :)
I'm glad you found it helpful!!
I love these videos that give u slivers of info. Like doctors that charge u money for multiple visits over 5 years and then give u the answer in 5 minutes.
It's like telling someone to drink more water.
thank you. sometimes it just feels like i won't get better
Thank you for this comprehensive video! Also, I love the hair!! New cut?
It was stressful Now taken actionable for my digestive well-being each one is diff but symptoms same since 2020 this beast entered my life my tummy doing the best way possible accepting what I cannot change doing the best is worthwhile
What an angelical voice
Dear Meghan, I am so grateful to have found your channel and more specifically, THIS VIDEO. My journey has been similar and using the same supplementation. Thank you for this well organized video and mostly for giving me hope that my gut health will improve. Xoxo keep up the great content！
I'm so happy to hear that this video was just what you needed! There is absolutely hope to get better 💖💖
@@meghanlivingstone I am also a Nutritionist so I understand not stepping on Naturopaths toes but pleaseplease don't hesitate doing these types of videos. We need more awareness of important Health topics and creating solutions, community, and togetherness in the process. I feel I have nothing to give anyone until I repair and heal, putting myself 1st for once. So I appreciate your words deeply. Thank you. I will rewatch this video several more times. 🙏 💝
@@meghanlivingstone A video idea if you feel called to create it: What to eat when going through IBS bouts, or chronically, and a fun spin on the BRAT diet for when we need to utilize it......It can be overwhelming knowing what to eat when doing elimination diets, or when not feeling well, so a positive video showing simple foods and recipes would be valuable. 🥰
Thank you so much for sharing.
this video is awesome. im at the having good days a bad days maybe good days a bit more than bad but it used to be allll bad days for years. I have to say taking probiotics and fiber started the healing journey for me and of course diet. it can feel hopeless at times but I hope for anyone who reads this, it does get better with time.
you’re such an angel. and i wanna hear about orthorexia more from you:)
This was helpful in giving me a timeline of how long healing might take. I have just treated h pylori and last year was diagnosed with methane SIBO. I was treated for SIBO with herbals and experienced improvement in symptoms but I don’t feel healed, and sure enough my retest was still positive for SIBO.
Thank you so much for sharing. Do you have a video or suggestions on low fodmap foods?
This is so encouraging, especially what you said about timing and that it's not linear. So relatable
Thank you so much for this video. I am struggling with all the same things you did except for the C-diff. This gives me hope that I can heal too. Thank you!
Tank you so much for this video ❤
Thank you for this great video! I could relate so much to your story!
I think it is so important to talk about this topic - especially as one often feels a bit alone with it. Unfortunately a lot of doctors don’t seem to take it seriously if you tell them you constantly have stomach pain. So it also took me some time to find a doctor who was able to help me - so for the ones still stuggeling- don‘t be afraid to change the doctor if you don‘t feel like you are taken seriously!
At the beginning of my healing journey I was under constant stomach pain and also got diagnosed with lactose and fructose intolerance. Like you I tried to eliminate so many kinds of foods and I also ended up in a kind of food phobic state where I didn‘t know what I was „allowed“ to eat at all any more. And I also felt like I would never be able to eat normally again. But as you say it is so important to try to keep a healthy relationship with food and not be afraid of it and just try changing things in small steps.
Looking back what helped me most was probiotic supplements (I really noticed immediatly that symptoms got worse if I forgot to take them for a day) and a balanced healthy diet. Especially reducing sugar as much as possible and trying to eat more whole grains instead of foods with white flour, reducing processed food, including more plant based protein like legumes - but like you said step by step- and trying to include probiotic (fermented) foods like joghurt, sauerkraut, kimchi in my diet every single day made the biggest difference! It took quite a while but it fels so good to see how symptoms get better and better after a while! Today I barely ever have stomach pain any more and my fructose intolerance is also nearly gone- so I can enjoy fruit again which wasn‘t possible for years! So I just also want to tell anyone who is still struggling- it can get better- you can do it!
Yes, vegetable is important
What probiotic worked for you?
Hi @@champagnaesmith3760 🙂 I live in Austria and I am not sure if this Probiotic is available outside of Austria too- it is called „Omnibiotic“. But I am sure other brands also have good probiotics- you just have to try it out for a few weeks to see if it really works for you. For me also eating probiotic food like kimchi and sauerkraut every day really helped- so I think store bought probiotics are not the only option - even if they did help me a lot in the beginning. Hope this helps ☺️
Love your video Meghan
I’m on the same boat right now since last year. I went on a triple therapy for h-pylori then sibo. I’m still trying to heal and left with so many symptoms. It’s actually a very lonely journey eventhough i have such a supportive partner.
I’m with you, had the triple therapy for h pylori a couple months ago and now trying to heal sibo and dysbiosis. I’m struggling with chronic fatigue and bloating
What are some of your symptoms
What did you take?
I can also relate. Severe leaky gut and it’s been 2 years and still having pretty bad symptoms, acne being one. We have healed a lot but i guess my guess was pretty bad. It can be very lonely even with a supportive partner. I have definitely felt depressed and anxious at times. Sending love. ❤️
Same here...went on triple therapy few months back,am not trying to treat SIbo and dysbiosis....I'm always uncomfortable with so much gas movement in my small intestine,most times It feels like something moving inside my intestines and it scares me...lots of pains in my body and acne