@healthyliving99 – poor baby. I hope he starts to feel better soon!

Does he accept taking a bottle or is he only accepting to nurse? Honey isn’t advised for infants younger than 2 years. As an alternative, something mucilagenous could help sooth the throat such as marshmallow root or slippery elm tea which can be added to a bottle mixed with milk.

In terms of the rash, the HOCL in Active Skin Repair is safe to be used on the genitals and diaper area.

There aren’t any studies done on babies and red light therapy, so I would skip that for now.

An oatmeal bath can also be very soothing. We have a DIY recipe that’s getting uploaded today. I’ll link it once it’s ready.

Hi @naslam1603

That’s kind of you to reach out on behalf of your friend. Fibromyalgia can feel very isolating, especially when someone is trying to make sense of symptoms that seem to come from every direction.

Fibromyalgia is not “mystery pain”. It is a neurosensory condition where the central nervous system becomes oversensitive and struggles to process pain and other signals. What often looks like a long list of unrelated symptoms actually connects back to several root-cause areas that tend to show up together in fibromyalgia. These include neurotransmitter imbalances, issues with cellular energy and mitochondrial function, chronic inflammation, gut dysbiosis, hidden toxicity (mold & heavy metals are often at play!), and hormonal factors. When these systems are out of balance for a long time, the nervous system becomes overwhelmed, which is why stress often makes everything worse.

There are many supportive places she can start. We often look at serotonin, GABA and glutamate balance, mitochondrial support like CoQ10, acetyl-L-carnitine and d-ribose, reducing inflammation with omega-3s and curcumin, addressing gut issues such as SIBO or dysbiosis, exploring food sensitivities like gluten and dairy, and assessing vitamin D and magnesium levels. Detox support and reducing excitotoxins like MSG can also make a big difference. Gentle movement practices such as yoga or qigong are usually very helpful as the nervous system begins to settle.

If she feels lost right now, she is welcome to join us inside B Better where we can guide her step by step, or she can begin exploring these areas with a naturopathic doctor or functional medicine practitioner she trusts. Either way, understanding the “why” behind her symptoms and addressing them will bring resolution. Remember that a diagnosis is simply a collection of symptoms. Two people can have the same diagnosis but completely different root cause reasons, so my best advice is to ignore the label and not let it define her.

If you want to share more about her history or current symptoms, we’re happy to help you point her in the right direction.

@amira_s we had another member who’s brother was having sudden schizophrenic episodes. Mold exposure was at play and often toxicity is a major root cause.

Please read though this thread:

https://bbettermembership.com/forums/discussion/11014941/

And if you search “schizophrenia” in the top search bar from desktop or “Annie”, you’ll see many other threads where we discuss how to support someone with schizophrenia and what types of tests to get.

I’ve also asked my colleagues in Dubai if anyone works with schizophrenia – I’ll get back to you if someone replies.

@R-S

I share your frustration in wanting to understand what each symptom means, but the truth is there can be some overlap so it’s really difficult to tell exactly what is causing what. Everything you described after taking the DAO enzyme, from the dizziness and cold sensations to the abdominal discomfort, flushing, sour taste, and diarrhea, can be a result of a mix of factors coming together at the same time.

As the document stated, DAO breaks down histamine, but the process also creates ammonia and hydrogen peroxide. If your detox pathways or glutathione levels are already strained, these byproducts can make you feel worse. It can also temporarily shift the gut environment, which can aggravate IBS or SIBO-type symptoms in sensitive people.

Pausing the DAO until symptoms settle seems to be the most reasonable thing to do. And definitely let your body settle before adding anything else. The document mentions glutathione and magnesium because they help neutralize the byproducts of histamine breakdown. It does not automatically mean you should take them now. Not while you are still reacting.

I would also hold off on starting quercetin until you feel more stable. Even helpful supplements can feel overwhelming when the body is already on high alert.

How are you feeling today? Have those symptoms eased up?

Hi @AlFa – how exciting that you’re building your own house!!

Just to clarify, in our case it wasn’t electrical wiring under the bed. It turned out to be a water line, and that created geopathic stress that affected sleep.

What you’re showing me in the photo seems normal. Once the wiring is installed and insulated, it’s usually fine as long as there aren’t major cable bundles or water lines running directly under the bed.

If you want extra peace of mind, you can connect with Valentina, the building biologist who joined us in B Better. She’s great at reviewing plans during design & construction, and will help make sure the home environment stays as healthy as possible. Here was her offer for B Better members.

@LAK could you please pinpoint the time in the conversation where she mentions a referral to an oncologist in the UK. After the session, Dr. Kussmann emailed us all of the resources to add to the notes below the video, but I’m assuming this was forgotten.

If you can please share the timestamp, we’ll reach out to her and ask for that info.

In the meantime, I can recommend Dr. Abdul Kadir Slocum from ChemoThermia. You can listen to his session (also about integrative cancer therapy) here. He is an integrative oncologist who visits and consults with patients in the UK as well. You might want to reach out to their clinic:

For inquiries & bookings, patients can visit http://www.chemothermia.com or email info@chemothermia.com or call +90 545 596 48 43.

@healthyliving99 yes you’re correct and my bad for the confusion. The safety recommendation is to avoid honey for infants less than 1 year. So honey can be consumed after the age of 1 if he’ll accept it and there are no known allergies. I didn’t clarify properly by missing a word – I was referring to honey *products like propolis spray for the throat which was something listed in the protocol as well. It’s recommend for children above the age of 2.

@yasminatassi unfortunately not. Yes, the real trees are likely sprayed with pesticides, so it’s one of those situations where you have to pick your battles. If you’re mold-sensitive, then fake is probably a better choice.

Lessening the duration of time the tree is up (real or fake), running an ultra-hepa air purifier nearby and washing it before and after use before storing it (if fake) can help minimize the toxins it will bring into the home.

Milk kefir is the real deal and can be made with coconut milk for those who can’t have dairy. But water kefir is a good alternative for those who can’t have either.

@R-S

Cultures for Health sell milk kefir and water kefir starters on iHerb. Are they available in your location?

And regarding the probiotic for yeast infection relief, this link you shared is the correct one.

@R-S

1. The question of whether to introduce quercetin or the digestive support depends on your symptoms. Since quercetin requires some time to build up in the body, the effects may not be noticeable right away (ex. give it at least a month). So if your digestive system feels like it needs support right now, prioritize those. But the approach to help stabilize mast cells is a good approach too. It just depends which symptoms you want to prioritize.

2. Similarly, they are targeting different symptoms so they can be introduced in whatever order you feel needs to be prioritized for rapid relief. They can be all taken at the same time, but brought in one at a time to give the body time to adjust. The order once again, is up to you and what you feel would support your symptoms best.

3. As I mentioned before, DAO breaks down histamine. So if it’s taken when it’s not needed, it can actually create symptoms of low histamine. If you know you’ll be eating something higher in histamine, then taking it with food/beverages can help break that down better. And yes, the rash-like bumps and sun sensitivity could also be histamine-related symptoms

@R-S here’s the order of operation:

1. Nervous system regulation remains priority #1 along with gut healing support through food therapy/supplements.

2. Then supporting GPS if the system remains calm. And working on microbiome balancing with probiotics/lower-histamine fermented foods.

Rapid relief for histamine symptoms when needed and even pausing gut healing/digestive support when needed to calm the immune system.

Healing is never linear, so weaving in rapid relief support is part of process and normal. You’ll get through this.

Hi @R-S

I’m glad you finally felt relief with the DAO enzyme. It’s amazing how fast it works right?

Regarding the dose & frequency… I’m glad you asked. The reason why the dose is not included in the handout is because it’s purposefully left out. With DAO, it’s important to use the pulse method. Take it when needed, and stop when feeling fine. Remember – histamine needs to be in the right balance. Too much or too little will lead to symptoms.

Here are symptoms of low histamine so you can know when to stop:

-Intestinal: Low stomach acid, constipation, poor digestion, acid reflux (due to low stomach acid)

-Brain: feel sleepy, unfocused, low mood, low cognition

-Reproductive: low libido, erectile dysfunction (not your issue), difficulty orgasming

-Skin: poor wound healing, slow to sweat or no sweating

-Immune: weak immune response, not able to mount a fever

-Heart: higher blood pressure, cold hands and feet

And to correct low histamine, simply increase protein intake and eat more histamine-containing foods and drinks or add histamine-producing probiotic strains to bring levels back up!

So the suggestion is to take DAO on your terms: at the frequency, at the time and at the amount that works well for you. And keep in mind that the amount that works well one day may be different the very next day.

Your body becomes the guide!

Hope this helps.

Hi @R-S ,

The DAO enzyme is often used for rapid relief. As Daniel and I previously explained, it doesn’t require time to build-up in the body. Instead it goes straight to work to break down histamine excess right away. When taken with food, it breaks down histamine in those foods. When taken away from food, it breaks up histamine systemically. So for rapid relief, DAO enzyme can be a helpful addition.

@R-S

I’m glad to hear the flare is calming down. Once you start to feel more stable again, yes, bringing back in digestive support (enzymes, bitters, gut healing support) should hopefully ease that blocked digestive feeling again.

Keep in mind that when “GPS” are well supported, overall digestive secretions improve, including bile which is naturally antimicrobial. And bile all on its own is a helpful treatment for SIBO.

It is not recommended to start any “killing” until the GPS is well supported, and detoxification pathways are nice and open. Otherwise, a person risks overwhelming the liver and immune system, which can lead to histamine overload.

What can be done in addition to the GPS support, is bringing on board beneficial bacteria – through supplement (HistaminX) and/or fermented foods such as rice milk kefir and L. Reuteri yogurt.

Hope that order of operation makes sense.