EPISODE: 2

SIBO Explained: Why IBS, Bloating & Constipation Won’t Go Away | Dr. Allison Siebecker, Part 1

THE SHIVAN SHOW WITH SHIVAN SARNA Featuring Dr. Allison Siebecker

Could years of bloating, constipation, diarrhea, gas, reflux, brain fog, fatigue, and digestive discomfort be connected to SIBO rather than “just IBS”?

In this episode of The Shivan Show, I sit down with my dear friend and trusted SIBO expert, Dr. Allison Siebecker, to explore the connection between Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, also known as SIBO, and common IBS symptoms.

Dr. Siebecker explains how SIBO may contribute to bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, gas, reflux, fatigue, and brain fog.

She also breaks down why food poisoning is one of the most overlooked SIBO triggers, how the Migrating Motor Complex acts as the gut’s natural cleaning system, and why proper breath testing matters before beginning treatment.

This episode also introduces the Elemental Diet as one possible treatment option for SIBO and explains why symptoms alone are not enough for an accurate diagnosis.

Key Insights

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

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How SIBO May Contribute to IBS Symptoms

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Why Food Poisoning Can Be a Major Trigger for SIBO

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How the Migrating Motor Complex Helps Protect the Small Intestine

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Why Breath Testing Matters for a More Accurate Diagnosis

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The Elemental Diet as a Potential Treatment Option for SIBO

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How Proper Testing Can Help Reduce Misdiagnosis

Coming Next

We’ll explore prescription antibiotics and herbal antimicrobials in much greater depth in Episode 03.

If you’ve spent years being told “it’s just IBS,” this conversation may offer something you’ve been missing: a possible explanation, a better understanding of testing and treatment pathways, and hope that answers may be possible.

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