Happy first day of March, Reader!

Announcements:

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If you’ve recently been diagnosed with SIBO (or have been carrying that label around for a while), I want to gently challenge the first instinct you’re probably having.

That instinct usually looks something like: “Okay. How do I get rid of this as fast as possible?”

Believe me, I understand that urgency deeply because I lived in it for years.

When my symptoms were at their worst, I was constantly bloated, relying on laxatives to go to the bathroom, overanalyzing every meal, and wondering why the protocols that were “supposed” to work never seemed to last.

I tried the elimination diets. I tried the antimicrobials and prokinetics. I even ran multiple stool tests. And every time, the “plan” was the same: clear the overgrowth and everything will fall into place.

And without fail, I’d feel better for a few weeks, but it never lasted long.

What I didn’t understand at the time is that SIBO is NEVER the root cause – it’s always a symptom. It’s what happens when digestion, motility, stress, immune function, and detoxification have been struggling behind the scenes for quite a while.

If only I knew what I know now because I would have approached the beginning of my gut healing journey VERY differently. In fact, if I was recently diagnosed with SIBO, I wouldn’t rush to kill off the bacteria.

I would start by asking the question: “What created the environment for this to develop in the first place?”

Because when you only focus on eliminating overgrowth, but ignore things like low stomach acid, sluggish bile flow, chronic stress, nutrient deficiencies, or years of constipation, the relief you get is most certainly temporary.

In my newest blog post, Exactly What I Would Do If I Was Diagnosed With SIBO This Year, I walk you through exactly what I would do today if I were starting from scratch.

Including:

• Why most people relapse (even when they follow the protocol perfectly)
• The foundation that has to be in place before antimicrobials actually work
• How to think about SIBO as part of a larger system, not an isolated problem
• The four-step framework I now use with every single one of my private clients

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing everything right – why do I still feel like this?” this article will connect some important dots.

You don’t need to lose hope.
You don’t need to try harder.
You just need a more strategic order of operations.

I hope this brings you clarity and a little relief – the way I wish someone had done for me years ago.

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Until next time! xoxo Grace ​​​​ Before you go…here are a few ways I can support you: Find true, lasting relief with 1:1 nutrition coaching. Watch your symptoms fade away as you learn to love life, food, and your body again. Learn more and apply here!​ Not ready for a full program? Apply for a Total Gut Audit — one deep-dive call to get clarity on what your symptoms mean and the exact steps to start taking today. Learn more and apply here!​ Remember: this email is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. New here? Sign up to receive all our gut health resources in our newsletter!

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