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We really need non toxic nail and hair salons, massages and so much more …. Business idea folks
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Hi @Stella and welcome to Dubai
To add to Bernadette‘s list, I also like Tashas restaurants, they have 3 locations in Dubai. Salads are really good.
And for the healthier sweet options I like to order from HonestKitchen.
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Loved meeting all these amazing ladies today, thank you B for bringing us together
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Hi @Yasmin atassi , I recently started too look deeper into acne and possible root causes because of my daughter….
Have you ever checked your gut health? Is your liver struggling? What about personal care and make up?
Acne needs inner work as well as what we put on our skin.
I also learnt that not all clean products are necessarily non pore clogging, another cause for acne.
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Hi Daniel, so actually my estrogen has decreased since the last time and since I started DHEA. It was 195, now it is 153
But after I spoke to Bernadette on the call and she hinted to estrogen dominance, I started calculating my progesterone: estrogen ratio, which for this latest test showed clear estrogen dominance with a value of 43.7 and we want the ratio to be 100-500
So I assumed that is why Dr wanted to see me. Today I had my follow up and she suggested we start with topical progesterone. She said in cases of sleep issues she would go with the oral form. Will keep you posted for the follow up in 3 months.
Thank you for your detailed explanation!
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@Bernadette Abraham Chaga Chai contains 3 other mushrooms.
I have to try add mushrooms to my food to see. Have not eaten some in a long time. -
@Bernadette Abraham
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@Bernadette Abraham I have a feeling it’s the mushrooms, not sure what they are pulling out or maybe just my body does not like them. I stick then to my clean coffee ☺️
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@Bernadette Abraham thank you, will let her know. Also abt opening up the capsules, if still too much
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@Bernadette Abraham hi, a friend of mine gives Thorne B complex #6 to her daughter. And she complains about nausea and headaches. I told her that could be a detox reaction. But is it also a sign of how much toxins is in the body?
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@Bernadette Abraham if someone has trouble breaking down fats due to lack or sluggish bile etc, but they consume good fats in their diet, does that mean that the cell membrane “won’t be fed” properly? Hope you get my point ☺️
Also, if you cannot break down fats, and you take fat soluble vitamins, they will not be absorbed properly?
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Ok great, thank you !
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Thank you so much for taking the time! And thank you for the challenge and food for thought. Below my comments in bold:
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- Chronic Inflammation (Insulin resistant, Hypothyroid, her conditions: Adenomyosis and Uterine Fibroid) what markers made you assume she’s insulin resistant? And yes, she is presenting with sub-clinical hypothyroid function.
Given that her HbA1c is at the higher end of the optimal range at 5.2%, both ABG and Fasting Insulin are elevated, and Triglycerides are high made me assume that she is in early stages of insulin resistance. Elevated triglycerides can be associated with insulin resistance and metabolic issues (amongst other indications), low urine PH.
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- Possible reactivation of viral infection? (WBC markers) the skewing of her neutrophils and lymphocytes point to a possible low-grade simmering infection/dysbiosis.
- Nutrient deficiencies (due to BC as well as thyroid conversion issues): need for B6/B12, Zinc, Copper, Vit A, Selenium, Iron, Magnesium, since no autoimmune can increase Vitamin D as well) / iodine? should be tested. There’s a definite need for more zinc. Have you considered why that might be the case?
- In short : Zinc is essential for the production of stomach acid, which she is deficient in as well. And low stomach acid production can impair zinc absorption, leading to zinc deficiency.
- I agree there’s a strong need for all B vitamins, especially B6 and B12.
What made you assume she needs copper? The combination of : Neutrophils lower end, Hemogl. Low, Hematrocrit lower end and low Ferritin can suggest copper deficiency. (Copper is essential for the production and function of white blood cells.) But to be sure, she should test.
I agree she could use some nutrient support to help with the conversion of T4 to free T3. Her anti-TG was right on the cusp of autoimmunity, so I would be cautious with iodine, and would encourage gluten elimination for a short time period while working on supporting the integrity of her gut lining, then re-test.
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- Anemia (low iron stores) since also low in HCI, iron absorption issues Assuming she’s low in HCL from hypothyroid function, why else would her iron be low and what can she do to address that? Both her conditions adenomyosis and uterine fibroids can cause chronic blood loss, leading to iron deficiency anemia. In addition, her diet consists of chicken and fish, she rarely eats red meat. Poor gut health in general can impair nutrient absorption, including iron.
- How to address low iron:
- Increase iron intake by eating more red meat, add Vit C and HCL to ensure absorbtion. Support stomach acid: supplement with Betaine HCL, drink ACV before meals. Improve Thyroid function. Supplement with Zinc and copper, since both are needed for iron metabolism. Improve gut health.
- Adrenal fatigue and chronic stress Can you clarify how you came to this assumption?
The pattern of her electrolyte markers alone does not indicate chronic stress. High stress however, which she was under high mental stress in the past few years, will dump a lot of chloride in the urine so there’s less in the blood; even if sodium & potassium look normal; low chloride can indicate chronic stress. In addition, root canals are present, which is a chronic infection, another indicater for chronic stress on the body. Chronic stress can lead to adrenal fatigue. Further markers that indicate adrenal stress: high BUN, high LDL.
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- Needs liver/gallbladder support, low bile (Lipid profile and Liver profile) Keep in mind that low B6 can mask what’s truly going with a liver panel. Her direct bilirubin is slightly sub-optimal, so supporting the biliary tract is probably a good idea
- Gut dysbiosis (renal markers) Can you please explain how you made this assumption.High BUN: Creatinine ratio can indicate bacterial overgrowth. Given she is low in HCL, so no defence for microbes, as well as her symptom of being bloated are strong indications for some sort of gut dysbiosis.
- Further possible root causes: Heavy Metals what makes you suspect heavy metals are at play? Given that she deals with chronic inflammation (causing impaired detox pathways), low HCl and nutrient deficiencies – all could lead to heavy metal accumulation.
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Hi B, I have attached her blood test report. Following my notes:
Following are my findings/notes:
- Chronic Inflammation (Insulin resistant, Hypothyroid, her conditions: Adenomyosis and Uterine Fibroid)
- Possible reactivation of viral infection? (WBC markers)
- Nutrient deficiencies (due to BC as well as thyroid conversion issues): need for B6/B12, Zinc, Copper, Vit A, Selenium, Iron, Magnesium, since no autoimmune can increase Vitamin D as well) / iodine? should be tested
- <font size=”2″>Anemia (low iron stores) since also low in HCI, iron absorption issues</font>
- Adrenal fatigue and chronic stress
- Needs liver/gallbladder support, low bile (Lipid profile and Liver profile)
- Gut dysbiosis (renal markers)
- Further possible root causes: Heavy Metals
I am excited for your feedback and whether I uncovered most.
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Thank you B!
I have already given her a list of markers to test, because from the symptoms she described, I suspect some blood sugar issues, gut issues, lack of HCL and due to bc for sure vitamins/minerals. Root canals are present and she believes she lived a mold as well. I will forward her the info and wait for the blood test. But hormones are the last to fall – they say? So fix the root cause first
