Hi @sheetalramchandani1 – thank you for sharing this case. This is one of those examples where medication may be contributing to the problem over time. Since the largest majority of our immunity resides in our gut (about 70-80%), frequent rounds of antibiotics is going to further suppress his immune system by decimating his microbiome…

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@sheetalramchandani1 thank you for clarifying. So was a food or environmental panel ever done at a doctor’s office to see what’s causing her IgE level to be high? Her immune system is obviously reacting to something in her environment. If she hasn’t already, suggest she sees an allergist to run some basic food/environment panels as a…

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Hi @sheetalramchandani1

I’m a little unclear about some of your questions so I’ll do my best to answer them 1 by 1:

1. An IgE antibody response is a quick immune reaction to allergens, such as certain foods or environmental triggers, that the body mistakenly identifies as harmful. This type of response can be severe and…

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Hi @sheetalramchandani1 – you can send an email to support@bbettermembership.com with the list of tests you need.

Also please provide your full name, email address, date of birth, billing & shipping address (if different) to open the requisition file. You can then order the tests directly with the lab.

Specify if you want the GI Map with or…

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Hi @sheetalramchandani1 – so burping is also a possible sign of hypochlorhydria (insufficient or low stomach acid). Did you watch the video I shared and try the baking soda challenge?

Please revert back if you do and let us know the result so we can guide you further.

@sheetalramchandani1 thank you for sharing a bit about your history. Do you notice the sour taste only in the morning or have you noticed it at other times of the day as well?

My first thought was possible acid reflux. If the lower esophageal sphincter (LED) is weak for example, stomach acid can rise into the esophagus during sleep and cause a…

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