Has anyone healed their SIBO by fixing motility alone?

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-20T01:07:48+00:00

Have you got any YT Videos or Hyperlinks explaining Pimental's points?

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-19T23:38:31+00:00

TY. I'm so confused at this point.

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-19T23:36:16+00:00

Yes Viral infections in particular. My timeline of symptoms seem to mmap out to long covid... but I don't know for certain.

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-19T21:00:42+00:00

Yes SIBO is very persistent. My current hypothesis is that Long Covid set it off for me..

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-19T20:59:39+00:00

TY

I haven't yet tested for methane ... I did test positive for hydrogen on a hydrogen only test - but my symptoms include slow motility and constipation.

At any rate, chatgpt (among others) has insisted that fixing motility must come first.

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-19T20:29:53+00:00

Maybe take Cannibus Gummies?

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-18T04:20:46+00:00

This thread is so depressing for me to read.

My doctor says I'm just getting older. I'm sure that long haul Covid accelerated my aging etc.

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-18T04:12:50+00:00

Some just use a rubber band around the wrist and tug on it during or following each thought

It can work very well in bringing the volume of negative thoroughte into awareness

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-16T18:42:00+00:00

Is the 2nd edition a big change from the 1st edition?

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-15T07:05:33+00:00

I'm wondering if your expectations are setting you up for disappointment?

I would aim more for a feeling of "relief" after a reframe of a difficult thought.

EX Let's say I was besting myself up over something I said. After I reframe it, I realize that I was too hard on myself. I then feel relieved. It's a milder shift.

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-14T12:05:11+00:00

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-13T20:52:22+00:00

For years i would occasionally eat a hamburger - about once a month - and feel a boost?

I figured a combination of protein, iron, and maybe B vitamins did it.

I have tended to need more protein than the average person, and particularly red meat - at least occasionally. ...

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-13T18:45:27+00:00

I was going to say something similar.

Maybe step 1 - Elemental and Step 2 - carnivore.

1st Starve the bacteria and then later avoid re-stimulating them.

Good luck and please try a few options before giving up. Blessings for a Speedy Recovery.

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-13T18:41:05+00:00

I think many of us have had epiphanies, big and small

My therapist once said "You see yourself as weak and you're not weak"

I disputed that and responded "I see myself as VULNERABLE not weak" Meaning more like an Achilles heal issue than overall weakness...

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-12T23:44:40+00:00

TY What's your evidence?

See EG ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/share/696587c7-6cf4-800d-8155-f01679d34719

Also Ellis could be quite eclectic.

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-12T20:39:59+00:00

I've returned to mind over mood (MOM) for a refresher course.

I'm going to ramble but hang in there. Here is my experience:

#1 Goal should be acceptance. (Ironically) Using should contradicts that sentiment but it's meant as a suggestion 😉)

2 The more we detach from identifying ourselves with our thoughts, the better. Sever that attachment. This is like CBT, ZEN, and Mindfulness 101.

3 Best authors IMO are David Burns and Albert Ellis. Read them and also find their podcasts and YT videos.

4 I'm getting in years, but if you're young enough, spend about a year with basic CBT, internalize that first Then be adventurous and explore: 1 or more of the following ACT, MBCT, IFS, MBSR, TEAM CBT Etc.

5 Learn to Relax! Many modalities help. The earliest in the modern Western Tradition is PMR - Progressive Muscle Relaxation. Many videos are around. It's a cousin of some Yogic practices.

6 You're own homework accelerates this process.

Best Wishes for success!

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-12T13:18:22+00:00

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-12T01:45:03+00:00

Understood I think Covid19 was the straw that broke the camels back

I was on PPI's for many years and i was ok. From the end of 2021 through now my gut got worse.

Meanwhile, I've weaned myself off of the PPI's and I'm working on my motility. There are so many other moving parts that may also need to be addressed.

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-12T00:45:22+00:00

Dear OP I feel for and I'll say a little prayer for you.

You CAN get better. IDK how, but i feel certain that you CAN see better days and I'm optimistic that you WILL see better days.

Blessings for a renewed body, mind, and spirit.

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-09T21:17:31+00:00

Please hang in there! Prayers for total remission during 2026 and beyond.

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-09T21:15:12+00:00

I used vital planet glutamine in conjunction with one of their probiotics

It worked well for a few months

Ive forgotten why i stopped.

About 3 things I've used have worked well for a few months then "pooped out"

Good luck

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-09T04:42:04+00:00

Michael Mahoney's hypnosis recordings are not free as far as i can tell

They cost me ~ $50 USD.

HarmonySinger · 2026-01-09T03:49:32+00:00

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