Bernadette
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Bernadette replied to the discussion Stool and parasites in the forum Immunity, Getting Sick & Antibiotics a year ago
Hi – I agree with you… that’s quite the cocktail of drugs without any testing. Was he informed of the potential side effects of these drugs?
Ciprofloxacin in particular is a fluoroquinolone (flor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic with some serious and disabling side effects. Here’s more info on the … Read more
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As a vegan for 10 years , if I were to start introducing animal protein back into my diet , where would you suggest I start ? With Which foods
yes, no issues as long as it’s prepared and consumed fresh, and no eating leftovers the next day. Here’s a handout in our resources that can help you navigate histamine in foods.
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Bernadette replied to the discussion Chicory "coffee" in the forum Diet, Food & Nutrition a year ago
Hi – I’ve never recommended chicory in this form as a digestive bitter, but technically, anything bitter to the taste can help stimulate bile flow. Does this taste bitter?
Here’s a post I did on digestive bitters which includes supplements and foods to incorporate before/with meals.
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Bernadette replied to the discussion Histamine in the forum Symptoms & Health Conditions a year ago
if you have an hour to sit down and watch a case study recording, I would encourage you to watch this one. It’s another member’s case, and she struggled with histamine intolerance so I dove deep into causes and solutions which will help you better understand how it all works.
If you want a basic summary, take a look at this post on… Read more
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Bernadette replied to the discussion ACV and osteoporosis in the forum Symptoms & Health Conditions a year ago
Great critical thinking. Yes, due to its acidic nature, it can leach minerals but it’s dose dependent.
According to one study, hypokalemia (potassium deficiency) was observed in a 28-year-old woman who had reportedly consumed approximately 250 mL of apple cider vinegar daily for 6 years. That’s about 6 to 7 Tbsp per day.
So context… Read more
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Bernadette replied to the discussion Recurrent croup in the forum Child Health a year ago
Hi – croup is a viral infection so if it’s recuring, definitely focus on supporting his immune status in general. Since the majority of our immune system lies in the gut, the health of his gut microbiome is key as it influences our immune system.
Does he complain of any GI symptoms that would indicate possible dysbiosis (imbalance in… Read more
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Bernadette replied to the discussion Omega 3 brand in the forum Supplements & Medications a year ago
Hi
– you can take a look at my favourite brands here in the Fatty Acid Balance course. -
Bernadette replied to the discussion Sunscreen in the forum Supplements & Medications a year ago
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Bernadette replied to the discussion Good morning in the forum Digestion & Gut Health a year ago
I just added a “homemade electrolyte drink” recipe in the resources for May’s new content. You can find it here.
It’s made with coconut water (hydration & potassium), magnesium capsule, salt (sodium), and OJ (vit C & flavor). But like Daniel mentioned, you can also buy a pre-made electrolyte and mix it to water. I share some brands here in… Read more
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Bernadette replied to the discussion Tick spray in the forum Mold, Lyme & Heavy Metals a year ago
I’m glad to see the team you’ve surrounded yourself with. And I’m also glad that we can play a part in your journey as well.
I’m not sure if you’ve seen the protocols we share, but I have one for supporting kid’s immunity when they get sick (click here), and also a guide for adults here in the Resources section.
Feel better soon and… Read more
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