Case Study: Gut Health Journey #3

Blog Post by Coach Julie

NCI Certified Nutrition Coach L1 • NCI Certified Mindset Coach
Specializing in Women's Health and Gut Health

**Please Note: This is my journey.  The protocol that I am following is individualize to my situation.  I am not a doctor nor am I offering medical advice.  Should you wish to seek coaching for your individual situation please fill out the coaching call application and Coach Kayli or I would love to help you.

I am now well into Phase 2 of my journey to gut health.  Phase 2 is the H. Pylori kill phase.  I started the DGL encapsulations on Friday the 22nd.  I have been taking just one capsule at dinner.  I tolerated the supplement well.  The following week I started the mastic gum supplement.  I have been taking two capsules every morning before breakfast.  These are the two supplements that are specific to the H. Pylori infection and protecting the gut lining.  
Keep in mind, I have to maintain the steps that were prescribed in Phase 1.  Those steps included diet changes, starting S. Boulardii, starting colostrum, walking after meals, managing stress, getting good sleep, and keeping my workout intensity lower.  When we moved into Phase 2, we simply added the two H. Pylori supplements.
Since starting the two supplements, I have had some side effects.  These side effects are typical of any treatment of H. Pylori.  When you begin a treatment to kill an H. Pylori infection, it is typical to experience some nausea, burning sensation in the gut, heartburn, and in some cases diarrhea.  Diarrhea is predominantly present when utilizing prescription medication therapy to fight the infection.  I have not been experiencing diarrhea.  I attribute this to the supplements.  Antibiotics typically disrupt the gut because they kill the good gut bacteria as well as the bad bacteria in the body.  This causes diarrhea commonly.  
I have been having a touch of nausea and some burning sensation.  These side effects have been tolerable.  I haven’t missed any work due to illness since I started the protocol.  My bowel movements are becoming more complete and more regular.  I will maintain the Phase 2 supplements for about 4 weeks.  At that time we will proceed into Phase 3 which will be to kill the SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth).  When we start Phase 3, I will stop the two H. Pylori supplements and I will add in 4 more supplements.  I will add in Oregeno Oil, Berberine, GI Detox and BioFilm Defense.  Oregano oil is a natural antibiotic, antioxidant and anti inflammatory.  It has also been show to help stabilize intestinal flora balance.  Berberine is usually a natural alternative to some diabetes medications including metformin.  Studies are showing that it has a benefit to gut microbiome and has shown to improve symptoms of diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.  The BioFilm defense helps support healthy levels of biofilm and provides nutritional support for detoxing the gut.  It is also an aid for bloating, gas and GI distress.  Lastly, the GI Detox is exactly what it sounds like.  This is a supplement that will help bind all of the harmful microbes we are trying to flush from the body and get them out of the body.   The 4 week mark is Saturday May 28th.  At that time I will be making the transition from Phase 2 to Phase 3.