The CustomGut 5R Reset Program supports your journey to gut health.

CustomGut 5R Reset Program

The gut, spanning from your mouth to your anus, is home to trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. It also contains about two-thirds of your immune system, plays a key role in producing most of your neurotransmitters, influences your metabolism, helps regulate energy balance, and so much more.

Many people assume that the absence of gastrointestinal issues indicates a healthy gut, but this is far from the truth. While digestive symptoms such as bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain are common, it's equally common for gut disturbances to present through neurological symptoms. Issues like brain fog, poor concentration, memory problems, depression, and anxiety can all be linked to gut health, as the gut and brain are in constant communication through the gut-brain axis. When gut function is compromised, brain function can suffer as well. Additionally, the gut has a significant impact on other areas of health, including the skin, immune system, including the risk of autoimmune diseases, blood sugar regulation, detoxification, and mitochondrial function.

The CustomGut 5R Reset Program concentrates on five steps to restore natural gut balance.

  • Step One - Remove stressors + gut irritants

  • Step Two - Replace nutrients + bile + stomach acid

  • Step Three - Repopulate pre + probiotics

  • Step Four - Repair the intestinal wall

  • Step Five - Rebalance your lifestyle

Step One - Remove

The first and very important step in gut resetting involves removing all the bad actors that are causing your gut issues. Continued exposure to these insults will result in continuing problems. These may include:

Food

Food sensitivities can significantly impact gut health, yet many people are unaware they have them. These sensitivities can lead to a variety of symptoms, including but not limited to headaches, acne, joint pain, constipation, and anxiety. Common sensitivities include gluten, dairy, soy, and eggs, but each person’s body is unique. To determine which foods may be causing issues, you can try an elimination diet with common offenders or undergo a food sensitivity test. Testing is more reliable than guessing if you want to achieve the best results.

Cleansing your gut can be an effective way to improve overall health and well-being. Here are some natural methods to help remove toxins from your gut:

High-Fiber Foods

Incorporate more high-fiber fruits and vegetables into your diet. Fiber acts like a broom, sweeping waste and toxins out of your digestive tract. Examples of high-fiber foods include apples, berries, broccoli, and leafy greens.

Fermented Foods

Add fermented foods, such as yogurt, sauerkraut, and kimchi, to your meals. These foods are rich in probiotics, which help replenish healthy bacteria in your gut.

Hydration

Drink plenty of water to help flush out toxins and keep your digestive system running smoothly.

Limit Processed Foods

Reduce your intake of processed foods, which can introduce harmful chemicals and toxins into your body.

Herbal Teas

Consider drinking herbal teas like ginger, peppermint, and dandelion root. These teas can support digestion and detoxification.

Regular Exercise

Engage in regular physical activity to promote healthy digestion and reduce inflammation.

By incorporating these practices into your routine, you can help support your body's natural detoxification processes and maintain a healthy gut.

Stress

Stress can significantly impact gut health. The connection between the gut and the brain is so strong that it’s often referred to as the “gut-brain axis.” Here’s how stress can affect your gut, along with some tips to manage it:

Cleansing your gut can be an effective way to improve overall health and well-being. Here are some natural methods to help remove toxins from your gut:

How Stress Affects Gut Health:

  • Digestive Issues: Stress can either slow down or speed up the movement of food through your digestive tract, leading to symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, or bloating.

  • Gut Flora Imbalance: Chronic stress can disrupt the balance of beneficial bacteria in your gut, weakening your immune system and making you more susceptible to illnesses.

  • Inflammation: Stress can trigger inflammation in your gastrointestinal tract, potentially exacerbating conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

  • Increased Gut Permeability: High levels of stress can increase gut permeability, often referred to as "leaky gut," which allows toxins and undigested food particles to pass into the bloodstream.

How Stress Affects Gut Health:

  • Mindfulness and Meditation: Practicing mindfulness and meditation techniques can help reduce stress levels and promote a sense of calm.

  • Exercise: Regular physical activity, such as yoga, walking, or even dancing, can help manage stress and improve gut motility.

  • Balanced Diet: Eat a balanced diet rich in fiber, probiotics, and prebiotics to support healthy gut flora.

  • Adequate Sleep: Ensure you get enough sleep each night to help your body repair and manage stress better.

  • Stress Management Techniques: Find stress management techniques that work for you, such as deep breathing exercises, hobbies, or talking to a friend or therapist.

Infections, Pathogens, Bacteria, and Parasites

Infections and Pathogens

Parasitic infections such as Giardia and Toxoplasmosis can cause symptoms like fever, fatigue, intestinal discomfort, skin rashes, or neurological issues. These infections can be contracted from contaminated food, water, surfaces, insect bites, or by eating undercooked meat.

What is SIBO?

The term “SIBO” stands for “small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.” SIBO is a general term given to over colonization of specific bacteria, usually from the colon, into the small intestine where it doesn’t belong. The emptying of food contents from the small intestine into the large intestine is an important cleansing mechanism. If this mechanism is slowed or impaired, the bacteria in the small intestine have more time to breed, and the bacteria in the large intestine may begin to creep upward.

As this bacteria builds up in the small bowel, symptoms of bloating, gas, and abdominal distention can occur and lead to unwanted changes in bowel function that become bothersome enough for patients seek help. The bacteria also consume proteins and vitamins meant for us, and bile salts that are supposed to be there to help you digest fats. This leads to poor digestion of fats and poor absorption of nutrients, especially calcium and fat-soluble vitamins. The result is a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms in the short term, and malnutrition in the longer term. Over time, vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause lasting damage to your bones and nervous system.

SIBO is often a component of different chronic diseases such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or even fibromyalgia. Some studies indicate up to 80% of patients with IBS have SIBO.

What causes SIBO?

Low stomach acid reduces the body’s ability to moderate bacterial growth. Factors that may reduce your stomach acid levels include:

  • H. Pylori infection

  • Prolonged use of medications such as antacids and proton pump inhibitors

  • Gastric bypass surgery

Small intestine dysmotility means that food contents are retained for too long in the small intestine before emptying into the large intestine. This allows the small intestine bacteria to continue to multiply, while the large intestine bacteria may make their way into the small intestine. Some dysmotility disorders include:

  • Gastroparesis

  • Intestinal pseudo-obstruction

  • Hypothyroidism

Structural problems in the small intestine can inhibit motility and the regular clearing of residual bacteria create extra nooks and crannies for bacteria to accumulate. These can be caused by gastrointestinal diseases or by complications of surgery. Structural problems include:

  • Small bowel diverticulosis

  • Small bowel obstruction

  • Abdominal adhesions

Overuse of certain medications can upset the normal balance of flora. These include:

  • Antibiotics

  • Narcotics

  • Gastric acid suppressants

What risk factors contribute to SIBO?

Advanced age is associated with lower stomach acid and motility levels as well as higher levels of medications that might encourage SIBO.

Medical interventions such as abdominal surgery and radiation exposure can cause structural problems in the small intestine as well as damage the mucosal lining, which affects your immunity

Immunodeficiency disorders can affect your intestinal immunity to certain bacteria.

Certain gastrointestinal conditions can affect intestinal motility or create intestinal structural problems, including:

  • Diabetes

  • Lupus

  • Celiac disease

  • Inflammatory bowel diseases

  • Irritable bowel syndrome

  • Pancreatitis

  • Colon cancer

  • Scleroderma

  • Chronic renal failure

  • Cirrhosis of the liver

When is SIBO treated?

The decision to treat the small bowl infection relies on severity of symptoms and what other chronic conditions exist where the overgrowth has been determined to adversely affect a patient’s health.

In order to diagnose SIBO, your doctor may test for bacterial overgrowth in your small intestine, poor fat absorption, or other problems that may be causing or contributing to your symptoms. Common tests include:

Breath testing is a type of noninvasive test to measure the amount of hydrogen or methane that you breathe out after drinking a mixture of glucose and water. A rapid rise in exhaled hydrogen or methane may indicate bacterial overgrowth in your small intestine. Bacteria in the small intestine digest carbohydrates and convert them into gas and short-chain fatty acids. More bacteria can mean more gas and other byproducts.

Small intestine aspirate and fluid culture sample require doctors pass a long, flexible tube (endoscope) down your throat and through your upper digestive tract to your small intestine. A sample of intestinal fluid is withdrawn and then tested in a laboratory for the growth of bacteria

How is SIBO treated?

Whenever possible, doctors treat SIBO by dealing with the underlying problem, including surgery if a structural problem is identified, the overgrowth itself, and the complications of SIBO.

Gut Bacteria

The gut microbiome consists of trillions of bacteria that play a crucial role in digestion, immune function, and overall health. A healthy gut microbiome is diverse and balanced, with beneficial bacteria like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium helping to keep harmful bacteria in check. Disruptions in this balance, known as dysbiosis, can lead to various health issues, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), obesity, and even mental health disorders.

To maintain a healthy gut and protect against infections, pathogens, bacteria, and parasites, consider the following tips:

  • Balanced Diet: Eat a diet rich in fiber, probiotics, and prebiotics to support a healthy gut microbiome.

  • Hydration: Drink plenty of water to help flush out toxins and support digestion.

  • Hygiene: Practice good hygiene, including regular handwashing, to prevent the spread of infections and parasites.

  • Avoid Contaminated Food and Water: Be cautious when consuming food and water from unreliable sources, especially when traveling.

  • Regular Check-ups: Consult with a healthcare professional if you experience persistent gut issues or suspect an infection.

Step Two - Replace

Start by replacing missing elements vital for digestion, such as digestive enzymes, betaine HCL, and ox bile. Ox bile plays a crucial role in digestion by increasing the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Bile plays a role in toxin elimination by helping excrete fat-loving toxins and having antimicrobial properties that keep gut bacteria balanced.

To replace, you can use supplements tailored to your body’s needs. Additionally, consume foods that stimulate stomach acid and digestive enzymes, such as bitters. These supplements help your body break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins more effectively.

Step Three - Repopulate

Good bacteria in your gut can be crowded out by opportunistic bacteria or killed off by drugs like antibiotics. To restore balance, incorporate fermented foods or probiotic supplements into your diet. Prebiotics are also essential for feeding the good bacteria.

Step Four - Repair

Repairing your gut is crucial for long-term gut health. Focus on healing the gut lining, mucosa, and inflammation-induced damage. Vitamins A, C, E, and D, zinc, collagen, and amino acids, especially L-glutamine, are essential for repair. Herbs like marshmallow root, slippery elm, and aloe vera are soothing to the gut. Bone broth is excellent for gut repair, but if you have reactions to histamine, it should be avoided.

Compounded prescriptions or oral supplements containing sodium butyrate may help to feed the bacteria that repair the mucous lining of the gut.

Step Five - Rebalance

The 5R Reset Program will only be successful long-term if you don’t return to old habits. To truly rebalance your gut, consider lifestyle changes that support gut health. Rebalancing requires a holistic approach, addressing all areas of your life that may contribute to poor gut health.

Healing your gut is not a quick fix—it requires effort, consistency, and sometimes trial and error. Lifestyle changes can be difficult, but with support and accountability, the rewards are worth the effort to a well lived life.

How can the CustomGut 5-R Reset Program support management of my condition?

Our program is designed to educate our patients and families on improvement and maintenance of gut health. If SIBO is identified, we partner with your provider to offer:

  • Anti-Infective Therapy, including antibiotics or herbal blends paired with anti-biofilm strategies and diet modifications to manage the infection

  • Nutritional repair support or supplementation for vitamin or mineral deficiencies, pre- and probiotics, or enzyme replacement

  • Prokinetic Agents to improve gastric motility

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Customicro Clinical Services are supervised and administered by clinicians focused on antibiotic stewardship. We partner with pharmacies to dispense proprietary formulations and product options to manage the wound, sinus, and vaginal microenvironment including a 5R gut health program.  

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