Hey @Szilvia  ,

I’m sorry to hear that! With mumps, the saliva glands swell (sometimes not all at once) and you would like to reduce foods that increase saliva production. Acid foods have a tendency to do that so try to avoid acid foods and acidic drinks like tomatoes, citrus fruits (including the juices), plums, grapes,… Read more

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SIFO and SIBO share many symptoms and it is very well possible. We know for example when you use antibiotics fungus can start to overgrow since bacteria in the gut die off. Mold can contribute, but also immune dysfunction.

It is also possible to have SIBO and SIFO. Candida species have also been found in the majority of SIFO… Read more

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She can, but if she is otherwise asymptomatic, I would let them measure first, otherwise, this will influence the measurements

We do have a homemade recipe for electrolytes. You can find the recipe here!

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Some of these symptoms and labs are typical signs for insulin resistance. Blurred vision, dry eyes, fatigue, weight gain and elevations in cholesterol and last but not least, the cravings for sugar all fit into this picture.

Some of the things you mention (insulin resistance & fibromyalgia) have some common root causes.… Read more

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Is Ora Organic a brand you can order in Canada? The product I mean is called Aloe Gorgeous: Vegan Collagen Booster – Vanilla. It is also available in Fullscript (just click here) if you can’t order it directly. It is vegan, has vitamin C, and some iron and is based on aloe vera which also helps reduce wrinkles according to this study.

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Do you know if the high blood pressure was there before the pregnancy? Or are you sure that the high blood pressure started during the pregnancy? And if the high blood pressure started during pregnancy, do you know around what week the blood pressure started to increase?

There are different variations of high blood pressure caused… Read more

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There is discussion about common components of sunblock. For example, oxybenzone, which is used in a lot of brands, has been linked to endocrine disruption (see this article here).

Personally, I don’t use sunblock that much as well. I do use non-toxic options occasionally – but not often.

Other ways to protect your skin from… Read more

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Vitamin B1 has been shown to help with diabetic neuropathy. With neuropathy, the nerves get damaged and this can influence the speed of the emptying of the stomach.

The absorption of vitamin B1 works via transporters that are located in the gut lining. The vitamin B1 from food is freed by enzymes (intestinal alkaline phosphatases)… Read more