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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 without zonulin.
As for the micronutrient test, what nutrients are looking to measure? The OAT test does already cover some B vitamins, glutathione and NAC. If you’re looking for mineral testing, here’s a sample report of a dried blood spot and urine test for Toxic & Essential elements. Let me know if that’s what you’re looking for or not.
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Hi @Kkol – In the Thyroid Balance course, I discuss possible reasons for high T4 and low TSH. You can find that lesson HERE. Besides blood testing, was imaging of the thyroid or pituitary ever done for your son?
Also watch the following lesson HERE which discusses possible reasons for nodules & goiters, and the possible nutrient insufficiencies/deficiencies that can lead to these. You mentioned he doesn’t eat well, so nutrient depletion specific to thyroid function may be a possibility.
In the same course, I discuss important foods for thyroid health as well as supplement considerations that you can watch as well.
Hope these help.
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Hi @Inga-55 – thanks for sharing your results. To help us puzzle piece, it’s always helpful to share why you had these tests done, what symptoms you’re experiencing, any supplements or medications you’re taking, and details about your diet.
Without any other info and solely looking at the results however, below are my thoughts:
1. Omega-3 level and the ratio between Omega-3 to Omega-6 are suboptimal. Increasing omega-3 intake through diet and/or through supplements, and decreasing omega-6 intake (ex. dining out, using vegetable oils at home) can help bring better balance. This is important to reduce inflammation in the body. Please watch this video in our Fatty Acid Balance course, which explains how different fatty acids produce different prostaglandins which regulate the inflammation process.
To help you increase omega-3 fatty acids, please watch the 3 videos from the “Fatty Acid Solutions” section of the course:
2. The hair analysis test suggests high levels of mercury and aluminum. It’s important to determine the sources of these exposures and eliminate them. This handout includes common sources of each.
3. The nutrient elements from the hair test suggest a pattern of high stress. Would you agree? If so, what are you doing to mitigate stress (i.e. mental/emotional, physical, physiological)?
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@Annie – I’m glad you’re venturing down this road and I encourage you to take advantage of our gut health resources in B Better for that as well. There’s a reason why the first course I created for B Better was the Gut Health Masterclass. It’s such a foundational pillar of health and absolutely connected to mental health!
In fact, I dedicated an entire section in that course to discussing the connection between the gut and the rest of the body starting HERE with the gut-brain axis.
As for gut health testing, there’s no perfect test out there. Scientists are still uncovering so many different strains and species, and microbiome health is still an emerging field so it’s not as simple as looking at what’s missing and replacing it. The microbiome is much more sophisticated than that and works in synergy. It is in my opinion the future of medicine however. And the work of doctors like Dr. Sabine Hazan are leading the way. Through her research and trials on familial fecal transplants for example, she was able to significantly help a young 19-year old man with autism. Her research is also seeing promising results for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. If you have not seen her talk in B Better, you can watch her session HERE.
I also share my 2 favorite gut health stool tests in the Gut Health Masterclass course HERE and HERE. These tests will give us good insights into his overall microbiome balance and gut health, which I explain more in the videos.
But one thing is certain: the modern diet is deficient in probiotics, largely due to refrigeration and the reduced intake of fermented foods compared to ancient times, when fermentation was commonly used to preserve food.
So if your brother is not consuming fermented foods like kefir and sauerkraut on a regular basis (every other day or every 2-3 days), encourage him to start! We have many recipes (in Recipes > Fermented Foods & Beverages) if your mom would like to try making some at home. Otherwise, I recall you’re already familiar with Fermenting Fairy. Her products are fantastic! Her coconut kefir is lowest in histamine and would be the safest option to try if he’s new to fermented foods. You can also watch her session if you missed it HERE.
Hope these resources are helpful!
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Hi @sara_alm369 – please make time to watch Dr. Perry Nickelston’s session (aka The Lymph Doc) on lymph flow. He was our guest expert in February and he showed us how to do “The Big 6” which helps open up lymph properly so that other methods like dry brushing, rebounding and any other up/down movement becomes more effective.
Here’s the link to watch his session and understand the lymphatic system better.
And FYI – I moved your discussion to the “Drainage & Detox” forum category.
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@Annie – in an effort to cater to all learning needs, I’ve added this as a future project for my team. We have all the audio files separately, so I’m confident we can find a way to combine them into one big audio file. I’ll keep you updated on our progress and let you know once it’s ready.
Aside from the Gut Health Masterclass, is there another course you’ve started that we should prioritize for you?
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@Annie if you have a normal sized tub, I’d use that over a plastic tub for the purpose of soaking in a bath.
The tub can be filled halfway with warm water, ensuring the legs and waist are fully submerged. Then, between 1/2 cup to 1 cup of Epsom salt is added. A soak for 10-15 minutes is all that’s needed. That’s it!
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@Kkol glad to see his results came back negative. Did you end up pursuing the consultation with the geneticist?
Since the doctor has given your son the green light to go on with life, I would encourage you to address the thyroid autoimmunity and not ignore it. Clearly something in his body or environment is creating a a more hypervigilant immune system, which should be addressed.
Please make time to watch the Thyroid Balance course so that he can start working on digestion/gut health, immune health and removing triggers that lead to that perfect storm called autoimmunity.
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@Annie – unfortunately, the lessons were filmed individually to keep them short and in bite-sized chunks for easier learning, which is why the audio files are also separate. However, our presentation includes the entire course as a single fillable PDF that you can download at the beginning of each course.
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Hi @Annie – so this is an iPhone issue. Downloading audio files directly from a browser can sometimes be tricky because of iOS limitations. If you’re trying to download audio files from your iPhone, go to the audio file itself in “Materials”, then:
- Tap and hold the audio file link
- You should see a dropdown menu open up with the option to “Download Linked File.” (see screenshot)
- The file will be saved in the Downloads folder in the Files app on your iPhone.
Hope this helps!
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@Szilvia white blood cell differentials each have their own lifespan but in general they recover in a few hours to several days. After being sick, it’s probably best to wait at least 2 weeks to get a more accurate reflection of your baseline measure.
And since your serum B12 was tested, I recommend speaking with your doctor about requesting an RBC B12 test. This will give a clearer picture of your cellular B12 status. Serum levels can be influenced by recent dietary intake, including any vitamins or fortified foods you consumed the day before. To understand this better, please watch this short 4-minute video on testing vitamin B12.
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Hi @Inga-55 – for full methylation panels, you’re looking at ~$450-500 USD with companies like Doctor’s Data and Genova. Here’s a sample report from Doctor’s Data and the one from Mosaic (formerly Great Plains Labs) for your reference.
You can also search for lab panels yourself on Rupa Health’s website by searching through their catalogue. Just type in MTHFR and you’ll see a long list of lab companies offering genetic testing, and if you click on ‘details’, you’ll find a link to sample reports. I’ve gone ahead and added a few genetic tests to B Better’s Lab Shop as well.
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@sara_alm369 – here’s the dry brush that I have and really enjoy.
It also comes with an insert with a visual reference of how to dry brush (which I’ve attached below).
I also usually share this video on YouTube if you prefer a visual demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqKPaG0gAnk
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@Annie when the audio page opens, you should see 3 small vertical dots for more options. When you click on that, the download option should appear. See attached screenshot.
As for the adrenal section, I’m not sure which lessons or course you’re referring to. Can you please share the exact link to the lesson you’re referring to so I can review it?
