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SIBO Treatment Explained: Antibiotics, Herbals & Relapse Prevention | Dr. Allison Siebecker, Part 2
THE SHIVAN SHOW WITH SHIVAN SARNA Featuring Dr. Allison Siebecker
Successful SIBO treatment requires more than just antibiotics.
In this in-depth conversation with Dr. Allison Siebecker, one of the world’s leading SIBO experts, we explore how to match treatment to your SIBO gas type, reduce relapse risk, and support long-term gut health and microbiome recovery.
If you haven’t watched Part 1 yet, start there for a complete understanding of SIBO causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the first of the three major treatment approaches: the Elemental Diet.
Watch Part 1 with Dr. Allison Siebecker here.
In Part 2, Dr. Siebecker explains evidence-based strategies for treating SIBO with rifaximin, antibiotics, herbal antimicrobials, elemental diet therapy, prokinetics, diet, retesting, and relapse prevention.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why Rifaximin Isn’t the Whole SIBO Plan
Your SIBO Gas Type Changes Everything
Herbal Antibiotics Are Not One-Size-Fits-All
Retesting Can Prevent the Wrong Next Step
Prokinetics May Be the Missing Relapse Tool
Diet Helps Symptoms, But It Won’t Cure SIBO Alone
Episode Timestamps
Why Antibiotics Can Work for SIBO
What Makes Rifaximin So Different?
Does Rifaximin Damage or Restore the Microbiome?
Do Herbal Antibiotics Really Work for SIBO?
When One SIBO Treatment Isn’t Enough
Fullscript Dispensary
What Your Breath Test Really Means
Why One Round of SIBO Treatment May Not Be Enough
The 3-Part SIBO Solution Strategy
The Biggest SIBO Myths That Cause Confusion
Why SIBO Comes Back and How Diet Fits In
The Missing Step in SIBO Relapse Prevention
Why SIBO Treatment Doesn’t Have to Feel Scary
Resources
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Dr. Allison’s Resources
Healing SIBO Book
Learn more from Dr. Allison Siebecker’s book on understanding and healing SIBO.
Fullscript Dispensary
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Dr. Allison Siebecker YouTube
Watch Dr. Allison’s educational videos on SIBO, gut health, and related treatment topics.
SIBO Pro Course
Explore Dr. Allison’s professional-level SIBO education and training resources.
IBS-Smart & Trio-Smart Breath Test
Explore IBS and SIBO testing options. Use code GUT25 to save $25.
mBiota Elemental Diet
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Shivan’s Resources
SIBO SOS
Explore free resources, courses, coaching, expert interviews, and recommendations for bloating, IBS, constipation, diarrhea, and SIBO.
Microbiome Labs
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PureO3
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Women’s Health Rescue Summit
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Lymphatic SOS & Rescue Summit
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