If you’ve ever treated SIBO only to have the bloating, constipation, loose stools, or digestive symptoms creep back in… there’s a reason.

The biggest mistake I see with SIBO is focusing only on clearing the overgrowth and never asking the most important question:

Why did you get SIBO in the first place?

Because SIBO doesn’t happen randomly. There is almost always an underlying reason your small intestine became vulnerable to bacterial overgrowth.

In this episode, Tara breaks down the most common root causes of SIBO, including impaired gut motility, previous antibiotic use, food poisoning, digestive issues, low stomach acid, medications, thyroid problems, structural issues, and chronic stress.

She also explains why proper testing matters, why guessing your way through SIBO treatment can leave you stuck in a cycle of temporary improvement followed by relapse, and what questions your practitioner should be asking before creating a treatment plan.

If you’ve been told you have SIBO, treated it, and found yourself right back where you started, this episode will help you understand what may have been missed.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

  • The classic symptoms of SIBO and what they can look like beyond bloating
  • Why motility is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle
  • How antibiotics, food poisoning, medications, and stress can contribute
  • Why low stomach acid may actually be part of the problem
  • The questions your practitioner should be asking before treating your SIBO
  • Why clearing SIBO is only half the job if you want lasting results

 

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