{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/d7fa78e2-6ae6-43b1-85e6-73acad54c8ff/58220c83-1279-483a-bb72-d6521d41a4b8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Lessons learned from having chronic SIBO with Rebecca Coomes | Ep. 81","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/610d0dd57dad1595eb0842b4/610d0e09daec990013883ed1.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Rebecca Coomes was diagnosed with SIBO in early 2015. On today's podcast she reflects on the insights she has gained from having a chronic condition and the lessons she has learned about herself, her health, her body and SIBO. On the episode she discusses:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why SIBO can be a wake up call we need to listen to</li><li>100% resolution might not be possible but 75% or 80% improvement can be and that is ok</li><li>If we have been sick a long time, we can’t expect complete resolution within days</li><li>Why we should focus on how we are feeling rather than what test results say</li><li>Testing is helpful for diagnosis and understanding what it going on but we need to treat the whole body and the person, not just the test results</li><li>Why tracking how we're feeling is so helpful in recognising how we're changing</li><li>Diet is helpful in controlling symptoms but isn't the only element in treating SIBO</li><li>Why working with a skilled dietician or nutritionist is such a good investment in developing a nutritional protocol that's right for <em>us</em></li><li>The importance of recognising disordered eating early and investing in a skilled psychologist who can help us navigate through the challenges of SIBO</li><li>Why there are 4 stages to treating SIBO, yet so many people only do the first 2</li><li>The importance of building a dream team of Practitioners around you</li><li>Not letting your location stop you from getting great care</li><li>Understanding that we know our bodies the best. Trust your symptoms and instincts</li><li>Changing your internal dialogue and limiting self beliefs</li><li>Writing down your goals and working towards them</li><li>Prioritising your spending so you spend money on health and fulfilment rather than distractions</li><li>Looking to see what positives and lessons you can take from this experience</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For the show notes or to sign up as a member of The Healthy Gut Podcast so you can get a full transcription from today's episode, head to: <a href=\"https://www.thehealthygut.com/podcast/lessons-learned-chronic-sibo\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.thehealthygut.com/podcast/lessons-learned-chronic-sibo</a></p> <p>Support this show <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"payment\" href=\"http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut\">http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut</a>.</p> ","author_name":"Rebecca Coomes"}