IBD
There are multiple treatment options for IBD.

Alternative Treatment Methods for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Beyond conventional medicine, there are alternative approaches for IBD. Herbal remedies like curcumin and frankincense have anti-inflammatory properties, while yoga and stress reduction can improve quality of life. Find out what really helps!

IBD stands for irritable bowel diseases.

Inflammatory bowel disease

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the most common inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). But what are the causes, symptoms, and treatment options? Learn everything from diagnosis to therapies that make daily life easier.

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Back pain can be caused by SIBO.

SIBO Symptom Back Pain

Back pain and digestive issues? SIBO can cause muscle tension and lower back pain. Learn about the connection and discover effective solutions.

Positive SIBO Breath Test: What Hydrogen, Methane, Hydrogen Sulfide and Lactulose Levels Mean

Do you suffer from bloating, digestive issues, or IBS-like symptoms? A SIBO breath test can provide clarity! Learn how the test works, which types of sugar are used, and what the results mean—including possible treatment options.

Candida Symptoms: From Gut to Skin – Causes, Facts & Diagnosis

Candida symptoms can occur in different parts of the body and do not always indicate an infection that requires treatment. Learn which signs are truly typical, what role Candida can play in the gut, and how to distinguish normal colonization from candidiasis, SIFO and SIBO.

SIBO in Pets: What Small-Intestinal Dysbiosis May Mean in Dogs, Cats, Horses and Small Mammals

Recurring diarrhoea, gas or weight loss in dogs, cats, horses, rabbits and guinea pigs can point to digestive imbalance. Learn why small-intestinal dysbiosis is usually a secondary problem, which tests may help and when veterinary care is urgent.

SIBO & the MMC: Why SIBO Often Comes Back Without Prokinetics

Treating bacterial overgrowth is only part of the solution. A healthy Migrating Motor Complex (MMC) helps clear food residues and bacteria from the small intestine between meals. Discover why impaired gut motility can contribute to recurring SIBO, how prokinetics may support the MMC, and which everyday habits can help promote healthy intestinal movement.

SIBO and Kombucha: Why the Trendy Drink Often Makes Bacterial Overgrowth Worse

Kombucha is widely promoted as a gut-friendly fermented drink. However, its residual sugar, live microorganisms, organic acids, and histamine may aggravate bloating, abdominal pain, and other symptoms in people with SIBO. This article explains when it is best to avoid kombucha and how to reintroduce it carefully after successful SIBO treatment.

SIBO and Sugar: Why Can Sugar Make Your Small-Intestinal Symptoms Worse?

Sugar can quickly aggravate SIBO symptoms—but not all types of sugar affect the gut in the same way. Discover which sweeteners may be better tolerated, which ones are best avoided, and what a lower-sugar diet can look like in everyday life.

SIBO Treatment Without Antibiotics: Natural Approaches for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth?

SIBO and Alcohol: What You Need to Know – and Which Alternatives Exist

What Is SIBO? Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Explained Simply: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

You'd like to learn more about SIBO, its symptoms, causes and how to diagnose and treat it? Finde more about that in this article.

Oregano Oil for SIBO: Miracle Cure, Option, or Overrated? An Evidence-Based Guide

Oregano oil is often promoted as a “natural antibiotic” for SIBO. But how strong is the evidence — and when can its use become problematic? This guide explains the potential benefits, risks, and limitations in a clear, evidence-based way.

Probiotics and Prebiotics for SIBO: Helpful, Risky, or Both? An Evidence-Oriented Guide

In this article, you'll learn if probiotics and prebiotics are helpful or not when suffering from SIBO.

Candida Diet: an evidence-based guide when yeast involvement in the gut is suspected

Suspect Candida albicans? Find out in this article whether changing your diet and following a specific Candida diet really makes sense.

SIBO and Potatoes: Everything You Need to Know

Not sure whether potatoes are a good choice if you're suffering from SIBO or IBS? Here you’ll learn how they may affect symptoms and what you need to keep in mind.

Coffee with SIBO: Enjoyment or Symptom Trigger?

Learn more about coffee and SIBO — and how to keep enjoying coffee even if you suffer from SIBO.

SIBO Treatment Experiences: What People Report in Forums

What kind of experiences report people from self help forums? How can you find a good self help forum?

SIBO and Kefir – do they go together?

SIBO Diet – how long?

A SIBO diet contains several phases that have a specific duration. Learn more here.

Colonoscopy as a possible cause of SIBO

SIBO and Fatigue

SIBO can cause many symptoms like diarrhea, constipation, bloating but also fatigue. How does SIBO leave you exhausted and what to do about it?