Hi @LAK it’s OK to take both collagen and protein powders at the same time but depending on the intended purpose of each one, you may want to take them at separate times. For example, protein powder can be effective post-workout for muscle recovery, while collagen is often recommended on an empty stomach or with a source of vitamin C to…

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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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@Kelly I share a variety of different solutions to choose from in the Gut Health Masterclass course:

• Stomach Acid Support
• Digestive Enzyme Support
• Liver & Gallbladder Support (for better bile production and flow)

Since you’re still in a very fragile state, adding in HCL now will likely add fuel to the fire. You may be better off with eating…

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Hi @Kelly – I know how disheartening it is when the only solution doctors can offer us is more medication. It’s unfortunately just not in their training to look at WHY we have symptoms. They are taught to diagnose WHAT we have and numb/suppress it with meds or surgery for rapid relief (which we have to be grateful for in acute emergencies,…

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Hi @Annie – sorry to hear about your back pain. Please let us know if you need any help with that.

As for your dad’s results, the best way to control his cholesterol and triglycerides is by radically changing his diet and lifestyle to reverse the diabetes. Knowing how difficult it is to convince older parents to make changes, is your dad willing…

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Hi @Kelly – I’d highly encourage you to read the book called Why Stomach Acid is Good for You.

PPI’s are not meant to be taken long term, but unfortunately as you’ve been experiencing, they will eventually exacerbate the situation and contribute to the problem because we NEED stomach acid. We need it to absorb key nutrients like…

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Hi @AlFa – thanks for recopying your message here.

First off, has she been to see a dermatologist to get a proper assessment and possible diagnosis?

Other questions:

1. How long has this darkening and dryness been present? Has it been worsening gradually, or did it appear suddenly?

2. Has she been exposed to any new chemicals, soaps, or…

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@Noor while it’s not impossible to get enough calcium without dairy, calcium needs do peak during adolescence because it’s a critical time for bone development. So it’s definitely possible that he needs more calcium. I would recommend you track his diet for a week (you can use our fillable 3-day food journal to help with that) and then upload…

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Hi @Noor – the following tests would be a good starting point for investigation if you’re concerned about his growth and delayed puberty:

• IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1) measures the average growth hormone activity in the body which helps with height and puberty

• Full thyroid panel measures metabolic function which is needed for growth.…

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