Bernadette_Abraham
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Hi @naslam1603 – we checked the backend to see if there’s an issue with your subscription level, but it all seems to be setup correctly.
Can you please let us know which course(s) you’re unable to access so we can look into it further for you.
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Hi @LAK – have you seen our Symptom Dictionary handout on alopecia here? I would share that with her so she can start looking at potential contributing factors, rule/confirm them, and begin addressing them.
If it’s autoimmune in nature, the root cause is often multi-faceted; immune dysregulation, gut dysfunction & trigger(s) (which can be stress related – pregnancy & delivery are very stressful on the body).
Removing dairy & gluten 100% for at least 4 to 6 months can also help calm a hypervigilant immune system. If she’s proactive, please encourage her to join B Better so that we can help support her directly. There’s lots she can do.
Since you already know she’s anemic, then it’s important to rule out why since that is one of the possible causes. In this video from the Mineral Balance course, we discuss common reasons for low iron.
Let us know if you have any clarifying questions about the handout and video I shared.
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Hi @Inga-55 – of the three products you shared, the products made with cotton are better than the tampon made with rayon.
Rayon is treated with chemicals like chlorine during its manufacturing process, and there have been concerns about residual dioxins, a potentially harmful byproduct.
I know that accessibility and cost also come into play when choosing a brand / product, so if these are the only options, then the cotton options are the better choices.
However, if you have the option to look for a better sanitary product, look for an organic product that is 100% organic cotton. Since cotton is one of the top 5 GMO crops, it is likely heavily sprayed with pesticides if it isn’t certified organic.
Hope that helps!
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Hi @Annie – great question. May I ask what you’re intending to use them for?
I’m not an essential oil expert, so I looked through my nutritional therapy forum to see if this question has been asked and below are the favorite brands that kept getting recommended over and over again:
- Plant Therapy’s organic line: https://www.planttherapy.com/collections/organic – they do 3rd party testing on every batch, so should be easy enough to reach out to them for lab reports if there’s something specific you’re looking to avoid. They have a great kids line too! (Note – supposedly they’re really taking customers away from Young Living and DoTerra which are popular MLM business models)
- Vibrant Blue Oils: https://vibrantblueoils.com/ – they also test every batch, but it wasn’t clear if it was 3rd party certified or in-house testing. The founder, Jodi Cohen, is a fellow Nutritional Therapy colleague, so I’m not sure if there’s bias in the group with that recommendation, but nonetheless, Vibrant Blue was mentioned several times as well so worth exploring.
- Mountain Rose Herbs: https://mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/essential-oils/essential-oils – this is the brand that I purchase from. I also buy my bulk herbs from them. They do thorough testing and are very transparent about everything from sourcing, testing and handling. They also test for heavy metals periodically, but I haven’t checked what limits or reference ranges they use.
Other brands were mentioned, but not as frequently. I haven’t checked if these are 3rd party certified but listing them here as other options to consider exploring:
-Edens Garden: https://www.edensgarden.com/
-Snow Lotus: https://www.snowlotus.org/essential-oils/
-Starwest Botanicals: https://www.starwest-botanicals.com/ (I’ve tried their loose herbs before)
-DoTerra & Young Living: both popular brands, but MLM business model. Supposedly Young Living is the “OG” though between the two.
-Floracopeia: https://www.floracopeia.com/products
Hope that helps!
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Hi @sara_alm369 please clarify. Are you asking about how to prevent UTI infections? How frequently do you get them? What have you tried in the past that doesn’t seem to be working. The more information you can share about this, the more we can help.
In the meantime, have you seen our UTI handout in the Symptom Dictionary?
And have you seen our protocol for UTIs in Succeed>Protocols which you can find HERE?
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Hi @naslam1603 – I’m not sure why you can’t access the courses. I’ve passed your message along to our technical team. Will hopefully be fixed soon!
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Hi @Nadine – as I had listed out for you in our initial messages, general infections and inflammation can be one of the contributing factors that can increase CA 19-9, including biliary tract obstruction.
Her most recent OAT test clearly shows a strong fungal infection in the digestive tract. Given that I’m suspicious of ongoing mold exposure, it is not advised to be giving her any anti-fungal supplements/medications at the moment (even if it’s natural) before ensuring she is away from mold, and her elimination pathways are well supported first. Mold does not like to be threatened, and even natural antifungals can threaten them which can lead to worse symptoms and inflammation. It’s important to do things in the correct order, which I share in the Mold & Mycotoxin Illness course. The “killing” is last. Start HERE to better understand the 5-step strategy for tackling mold illness and to detox from mold.
In the meantime, knowing that she has a strong fungal infection, you can introduce antifungal foods into her diet (i.e. “Stinky foods” and spices), which can provide anti-fungal action but in a much more gentle way that won’t provoke colonized mold. You can see a list of those in THIS video.
And her recent blood test also shows high direct bilirubin, which can indicate biliary tract congestion. Please watch THIS video in our Interpreting Blood Chem course, to learn what that means from a functional perspective. This is one of the elimination routes, so ensuring that the biliary tract is free flowing will be important in her ability to properly detox. You never want to “kill” before ensuring elimination pathways are open. Things like d-limonene and bitter foods can help with decongestion and bile flow. Here’s a video from the Gut Health Masterclass to learn more about supporting the liver/ gallbladder.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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Hi @Nadine – no, Michael is not the mold remediator I mention in the videos I shared with you. Please reach out to Smart Solutions (Omar is the owner, or his technician Shahzad 052-350-4209). Unfortunately we don’t have a certified mold inspector in the UAE. That’s why I now refer people to the only certified mold remediator – Omar.
And yes, it’s possible to detox from mold (that’s what the Mold & Mycotoxin Illness course helps with – I share both a DIY and CellCore protocol) but avoidance is #1 step. The MycoTox results will be telling if it’s a recent exposure or if she’s developed colonization from a previous mold exposure.
The MycoTox turnaround time is longer than the OAT. It usually takes 4-6 weeks whereas the OAT is 21 days.
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@LAK If you get more info on that, please share.
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@LAK Did they explain the rationale with the connection to the eyes? Was there an infection or prior issue with her vision/eye health?
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I personally use a grounding mat on my bed (not this brand) and absolutely love it.
But it comes with caveats; it’s important to make sure there are no electric fields near the mat or else you become a conduit to ground.
And it’s not a replacement for good ol’ fashion grounding outside barefeet.That’s the ideal way to ground.
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My contact never got back to me, so I don’t have a recommendation for that unfortunately. I’ll ping him again…
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@Kkol please watch the following videos for functional interpretation of the liver panel given his continued nausea as well:
- ALT, AST & GGT seem to be suboptimal: Liver panel
- Total bilirubin also seems to be on the lower end of the RR: Total Bilirubin
I know you have previous liver panel results. I would put them in an excel sheet with dates to see if there’s a pattern over time.
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Hi @Nadine that’s great – can’t wait to see the MycoTox results.
In the meantime, please watch THIS video from the Mold & Mycotoxin Illness course to see what a mold inspection should entail. Air sampling unfortunately is not enough, and can often miss mold spores that are heavy and fall to the ground.
Where do you live? I would recommend you reach out to a qualified mold inspector ASAP. Let them know about the OAT test results (and eventually MycoTox). In THIS video, you can find resources to help you find a qualified mold inspector and remediator depending on where you live. If you’re in the UAE, I share details below the video.
Mold unfortunately can also develop under or behind cabinets, behind walls, etc, so although changing AC ducts was a great step, the problem may be elsewhere. Have you seen the video I posted about the mold I found in my son’s room behind their closet? Take a look… this was a result of a very small leak on the roof that was dripping down and seeping into their wall. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4fcS1rJmWM/
As I mentioned previously, blood testing for heavy metals is not very helpful unless you know there was an acute exposure. The body does a very good job at getting rid of heavy metals from blood and storing them in different parts of the body (depending on the heavy metal), so blood tests don’t show long term exposure. If you wanted to explore heavy metals, a hair test is still the preferred testing method (even with all its limitations). But I would wait to see what the MycoTox test reveals as that may be the root of the problem.
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Hi @Nadine – did you end up doing the MycoTox urine test? With markers #2, 4, 6, 7 & 9 being clinically high on the OAT test, along with elevated #21, 15, there’s a very strong fungal colonization in the digestive tract which can very well be from mold exposure. So there’s a very strong chance that she’s still being currently exposed to mold. Giving her Flagyl without addressing the environmental exposure is like trying to fill a sink with the drain open, and may actually cause more harm than good at this stage. The first step to recovery from mold is avoidance! So finding the source (if that’s what is at play) should be step #1.
Please watch THIS video from the Mold & Mycotoxin course where I discuss the OAT test markers in more detail.
Please let me know if the MycoTox test was also done before I provide some direction.
As for the heavy metal test you attached, how was this done? In blood?
