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@Annie Sye I’m assuming he’s feeling fine?
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@Amliv Sotomayor so proud of you
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@Amliv Sotomayor not sure if you were on the live call with Dr. Perry Nickelston (aka Lymph Doc), but he’s amazing. You can find his session HERE if you want to integrate his Big 6 into your routine and teach it to your little guy too!
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@Amliv Sotomayor there’s a HUGE connection to autism/ADHD and the gut microbiome. In fact, I’m just finalizing details with Dr. Sabine Hazan to be our guest expert in June. She’s an expert on the microbiome and is doing ground breaking research on autism, Parkinson’s, etc using fecal transplants! She’s the one who noticed a lack of bifido in those with serious covid symptoms! Her research is trail blazing! Please try to join that call if you can.
And woohoo on our little globe trotter!! That’s HUGE! Truly so happy for you. ❤️
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@Lana Zambarakji if someone is struggling with chronic infections post-viral infection, this should give you a clue about their immune status. It’s likely weak and unable to keep microbes under control. And given that the immune system predominantly resides in our gut and is regulated by our gut microbiome, the frequent antibiotic use (while effective at wiping out bacterial infections) is actually contributing to the problem over time by decimating the microbial diversity of the microbiome.
So first things first, ask her to test her immune nutrients vitamin D, vitamin A, and RBC zinc. Please insist on them getting a RBC zinc because we want to know the sufficiency of zinc in the cells, not what’s floating around in the blood/serum. If any of these are suboptimal, ask why that would be (ex. lack of sun exposure, gallbladder issue, vegan diet, etc), and then help them correct the insufficiency.
Next, work on repopulating her gut microbiome. The probiotic supplements are a good start, but have to be continued for several months. That’s why incorporating a variety of fermented every few days is a more sustainable solution. Food also offers a bigger variety and colony count if someone is not histamine intolerant. We have a protocol for before/after antibiotic support HERE, which includes links to fermented food recipes.
Given the frequent antibiotic use, it’s important to support the integrity of her gut lining to prevent intestinal permeability and downstream consequences. You can find food and supplement support for that HERE from the Gut Health Masterclass course.
In the event she feels another UTI brewing, we have a natural protocol she may want to try. You can find that HERE. It contains guidelines for active infection and for prevention.
Finally, is she still having heavy periods or is that sorted? Keep in mind that oral birth control pills deplete B vitamins, specifically vitamin B6 which plays a critical role in bile production, neurotransmitter production (mood and sleep), and detoxification. So if she has any other symptoms, this is something else to explore and consider.
Hope this helps give you some direction.
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@Amliv Sotomayor the best biofilm disruptors are multi-enzymes taken away from meals like serrapeptase and nattokinase for example in the products I shared in my video above.
However, when it comes to biofilm disruption for Strep A specifically, I did a bit of research online to see if I can find something more targeted, and came up with this type of study. I’m not sure that anything has been formulated and available yet in the market, especially for kids.
Some foods are naturally high in enzymes like raw pineapple and papaya for example. But food usually isn’t a strong enough source to get at biofilm without causing sores in the mouth or on the tongue, so supplement is still preferred.
Some formulations like Biocidin already contain biofilm disruptors through a synergistic blend of botanical extracts and essential oils, which is why I really like this product as a natural multi-herbal anti-microbial. It comes in liquid form making it easy to give to kids too.
As for his persistent cough, please check THIS protocol on lung health. I share a description of the key benefits of each herb so that you can figure out what he needs based on the description of his cough/breathing (dry, wet, phlegm, etc), and then select the products that contain those ingredients he needs.
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@Nathalie Khoury you’ll be in good hands with Dr Manjari. And we’re here to help you through this step by step. Just let us know.
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@Annie Sye correct – no willy nilly it’s a herbal antimicrobial. It won’t hurt if he took it, but it should be used when needed as intended.
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@Annie Sye they share the dose based on the child’s weight on their website HERE. I would only use it if necessary.
“Children may use 1 drop per 10 lbs. of body weight per day, divided into 2 doses.”
You can find it in Fullscript HERE with B Better’s 20% member discount.
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@Annie Sye it’s understandable to feel worried, but there are steps you can take to help ease your concerns. Keep an eye on your son for any signs of discomfort or illness. He might be ok and not need anything additional at this point. Offer him plenty of water to stay hydrated and help flush out any toxins. His immune system might be robust enough to handle whatever pathogen *may have developed.
Should he start to develop signs of food poisoning, like nausea and vomiting, we have this protocol HERE that can help offer relief and also know when it’s time to see a doctor. For younger children, Biocidin in my go-to multi-herbal antimicrobial.
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@Naveed Aslam if you want to understand the mechanism better, I touch on how high stress/cortisol impacts many hormones including testosterone HERE in the Adrenal Balance course.
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@Nathalie Khoury just wanted to share BioLight’s reply. They didn’t offer much in terms of sharing specific studies for corneal haze, but said that there are many studies exploring the benefits of eye health in general which is the same link I had previously shared with you. Here was their reply:
Although there are no specific studies on the use of Red Light Therapy (RLT) for corneal haze, there is a substantial amount of evidence indicating that RLT is both safe and beneficial for eye health. For further information, you’re welcome to read more on this topic here: https://www.biolight.shop/blogs/learn/eye-health
I would ask your eye doctor if they would be opposed to red light therapy in your specific case (with eyes closed), and if no objections, then I would add consider adding RLT into my protocol to help with eye healing.
I use RLT almost daily for skin health/anti-ageing, muscle soreness after training, or injuries, or on days I wake up and it’s still dark outside. It’s really one of my favorite health tools because it offers such a wide range of health benefits.
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@Nathalie Khoury I’m not a big fan of the supplement brands available here, which is why I usually order from Fullscript or online resources like iHerb.
Wellth carries some Thorne products. You can call them to see if they carry vitamin E. I don’t think they have a separate vitamin A.
Otherwise, you can call Life pharmacy to see what brands of vitamin A and E they carry. You can feel free to upload images of the brand name and ingredients here if you’re unsure if it’s good quality.
Another option for vitamin A is cod liver oil. We have a local company called Ancient Traditions that carries Rosita Cod Liver oil. 1 tsp provides 3,900 IU vitamin A. So it’s not as high of a dose as compared to a targeted vitamin A supplement, but perhaps more for maintenance later on. For comparison, the brand I like by Biotics Research (on Fullscript) called Bio-Ae Mulsion Forte comes in a high dose version of 12,500 IU in 1 drop.
Just keep in mind that if the supplements you find are not in a liposomal form (meaning encapsulated with a fat), make sure you take them with fat in the meal for better absorption, since they are fat soluble vitamins (i.e. need fat to be absorbed).
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@Annie Sye it could very well be parasites given the symptoms you’re describing but it’s always best to check with doc to rule out other factors first. Parasites can definitely disrupt sleep since some varieties are nocturnal and are more active at night, and they can eat our iron and food leading to anemia and reduced weight.
We have a Parasite Cleanse Program HERE if you’d like to venture down that road. It will walk you through a cleanse step by step by answering many common questions like blood and functional tests, assessing readiness, and offer product suggestions for both adults and younger children.
In parallel, I would suggest seeing a pediatrician to assess his stool to rule out other factors.
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@Nathalie Khoury yup! There’s a huge fight to take down anything natural. The whole industry is under strong censorship and attack unfortunately.
I would personally take the supplements, but also make an effort to include more antioxidant rich foods. Supplements will provide quicker results because of the therapeutic dosage.
