May 30, 2023

IBS SIBO Fasting and the Migrating Motor Complex

34 minutes

This episode is not meant to be a long one, but as I tried to keep it as short as possible, I kept adding a little here, and a little there. I wanted to touch on Epsom salts, SIBO - Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Fasting, and the migrating motor complex. Some people may not be aware but our body has this built-in mechanism called the Migrating Motor Complex that is only triggered when you are in a fasted state for around 4 hours. This mechanism has 4 phases and some people get theirs activated a little earlier, some a little later, and others very infrequently (Think IBS and SIBO sufferers). You need this migrating motor complex to keep your body functioning optimally. It's just one of many processes that need to function to keep your machine well-oiled. Once it starts to fall apart, you can expect lots of downstream problems as well. I believe that a lot of autoimmune diseases that affect the gut also affect the MMC and therefore fixing this is one of the keys to returning your health.

What is the Migrating Motor Complex?

Think of it like the cleaner in the small intestine. The main purpose is to clean the bacteria out of the small intestine. Moving them into the large intestine and eventually to the ileocecal valve and then the colon. The MMC only happens during fasting. This is very important. It is different from peristalsis. Peristalsis is what we imagine when we think about food being pushed through our bodies. Often both terms are used interchangeably. Peristalsis is more about mixing and slightly pushing down food. The MMC is what is actually the cleaner and pusher. Without it, you’re really going to struggle with cleaning the small intestine from bacterial overgrowth. Think of it like washing the dishes after a meal. It’s called the digestive system house cleaner wave for a reason.

How to improve the MMC for SIBO AND IBS?

FASTING BETWEEN MEALS

ACTIVATE THE VAGUS NERVE

PROKINETIC SUPPORT

TOLERANCE OF HIGH FODMAP PRODUCTS

FIXING YOUR DIURNAL RHYTHM

Finally, Why you should be fasting for IBS and SIBO?

Nothing applies to everybody, that’s definitely a solid rule to keep in mind. Getting this out of the way, you already fast for 7-8 hours when you sleep, so stop being so scared of it. The Migrating muscle complex gets activated with a 4-hour fast. So let’s get to it. You are already a bit of a faster, since you fast while you sleep. Start with waiting for breakfast for an hour or two extra, don’t eat a few hours before bed and there you have it, you’ve started your fasting and healing journey. The benefits of fasting are fantastic. Once you start healing your migrating motor complex, your gut, and your digestive system, you will start to realize that fasting was always there for you, you just didn’t know it. If you have IBS or SIBO and you have never tried to fast, I am trying to convince you that this is the time to try it. You know that when you don’t eat, so probably in the morning, you feel your best. Extend that feeling. Let your body guide you. Another thing to consider with fasting is that your fat cells have all the nutrients and vitamins you need. Work on replenishing your fat cells during your refeeds with good healthy foods, and you will exponentially feel better on future fasts as well. Once you are comfortable with intermittent fasting you can work your way up to your first 24 hours fast and longer. This will introduce you to a new world where you can start to wave goodbye to both SIBO and IBS.

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