

My lactulose breath test: in process.
Today's the day! I'm doing the 2-hour lactulose breath test from Genova Diagnostics. Drank the (yummy) lactulose solution at 9:30 AM and...
My lactulose breath test: prep update.
Stop the presses! Despite yesterday's enthusiastic post, I have to wait another day (or two) to do my lactulose breath test. Why?...


My lactulose breath test: prep day diet.
The gastroenterologist I saw 2 weeks ago agreed that I probably have SIBO. She told me that if I wanted to do the 3-hour lactulose breath...


Eating out: the Panera challenge.
One of the highlights of my week is getting together for lunch on Tuesdays with my good friend Ann. The two of us have known each other...


A basic, SIBO-friendly meal, with benefits.
Here’s what I ate for lunch today. It is a good example of a basic, SIBO-friendly meal. Very tasty, very easy on the belly and very...


Unsweetened may not be enough.
This morning I woke up with a flat tummy, which felt like a miracle as I am surfacing from a flare. (I am SO looking forward to the day...
What's so sexy about SIBO?
Gas. Farts. Constipation. Bloating. Are you feeling hot yet? I'm sorry to say that most people just aren't turned on by words like...


Grilled salmon: ye olde standby.
Who doesn't like salmon? It's pretty much the most delicious fish going. Like all fish, however, it's likely contaminated with pollutants...


What can I eat? Creating a safe food list.
Long before I ever knew about SIBO, I just knew I had "digestive problems". To give it a name, I called it IBS-C. (IBS stands for...