Can Water Fasting Heal SIBO Naturally? | Navigating Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth with a Personalized Fasting Approach
Can water fasting help resolve SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) without medications or restrictive long-term diets? In this video, Dr. Tallis Barker (D.Phil., Nat.Dip.) explores how carefully structured, therapeutic fasting can support deep gut healing—when adapted to individual needs. You’ll learn about the unique challenges of fasting with SIBO, why conventional protocols often fail, and how a personalized fasting strategy may offer long-term relief from bloating, gut dysbiosis, and chronic inflammation.
A full-length article with detailed case reports is available here.
For more information on low FODMAP diets, I recommend this article by the Cleveland Clinic here.
VIDEO SECTIONS:
- Introduction (0:00)
- Challenges of fasting with SIBO (1:10)
- Dietary preparation (5:45)
- The fast itself (8:16)
- The refeeding period (11:06)
- Secondary gut issues (13:57)
ABOUT DR. TALLIS BARKER:
Dr. Tallis Barker (D.Phil., Oxon; Nat.Dip.) is a leading water fasting expert and associate naturopath with over 15 years of experience guiding clients through extended water fasts. A former academic at Oxford and Harvard, he now supports people worldwide in reversing chronic conditions naturally through fasting.
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DISCLAIMER:
This video is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting a fast or adjusting any medication.
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