My client Nina is a post-menopausal woman who was first diagnosed with SIBO two years ago. Since then, she’d worked with multiple functional nutritionists who hyper-focused on clearing the overgrown bacteria.

She cut out gluten, soy, garlic, onions, and sugar.
She did antibiotics.
She even did the Elemental Diet – which left her starving and miserable for three weeks.

And yet…relief only lasted 1-2 months at best.

When we first met, she was still dealing with excessive, room-clearing gas, unpredictable bowel movements, crushing fatigue, and a ton of fear around eating anything she didn’t prepare herself.

As soon as she joined Heal Your Gut Blueprint, we hit the ground running.

The first thing we did was order a GI-MAP stool test so we could actually see what was happening inside her gut – infections, parasites, digestive function, bacterial balance, inflammation…the whole picture.

While we waited for her results, we focused on building her gut healing foundation.

Very simple tweaks to what she was eating and when she was eating to create internal safety and support digestion.

We also cut way back on the supplements she was taking, because some of them were directly contributing to her loose, urgent stools.

Four weeks later, when we met to review her test results, she said this:

And what we learned from her results is exactly why I love the GI-MAP. Her results didn’t show ongoing bacterial overgrowth at all. Instead they showed a C. diff infection and a completely burnt-out gut immune system.

Both can create symptoms that look and feel just like SIBO, but they require a very different plan of action. No wonder nothing was working and she still felt like sh*t! (Pardon my French. 😉).

This is a hill I will die on:

Knowing whether SIBO is present on a breath or aspirate test is WAAYYY less important than knowing what led to the overgrowth in the first place.

And when you actually go down that path, you may discover you’re not dealing with overgrowth at all.

The information you get from any blood, stool, or hair test is only as good as the interpretation of that data.

So even if you’ve already done a GI-MAP and didn’t get the relief you were promised or hoped for – it’s not because the test is bad. It’s that no one knew how to connect the dots and uncover your specific root causes.

If you’re curious whether the GI-MAP is worth your time and money, I created a short training explaining exactly how I use it to identify your root causes and build a personalized, step-by-step healing plan.

Hit reply or respond to this poll and I’ll send it your way.

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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