Category Archives: Educational Resources

6 Common Results of SIBO Hydrogen and Methane Breath Tests

According to the North American Consensus on Hydrogen and Methane-Based Breath Testing in Gastrointestinal Disorders, breath testing “is a useful, inexpensive, simple and safe diagnostic test in the evaluation of common gastroenterology problems,” including small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), carbohydrate maldigestion and dysfunction or alterations in oro-cecal transit. The American College of Gastroenterology’s Clinical…

Phased Reopening for GI Care: 3 Best Practices for COVID-19 & Beyond

As healthcare facilities and physician practices across the country are gradually expanding in-person care services, patient and staff safety is crucial in determining an ideal continuity of care approach. For patients with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, it is especially important to select a diagnostic and treatment plan that reduces stress and anxiety, which have been linked…

5 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Gut

It’s important to maintain a healthy gut to avoid the accumulation of bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms like bloating, diarrhea, constipation, gas, and abdominal pain. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition where an excessive amount of gut bacteria forms in the small intestine which can cause these symptoms, often resulting in a…

SIBO: A Contributing Factor in Acne and Roseacea

Recent advancements in non-invasive, patient-centric, diagnostic and clinical data-producing methods like hydrogen and methane breath testing have allowed healthcare providers and clinical scientists to better understand the connections between the brain, the gut, and other major organ systems, allowing for quicker, more precise, and effective intervention, treatment, and patient management decisions. One key area of…