[Bernadette]

@Nathalie Khoury correct, best to follow their directions.

[Bernadette]

@Nathalie Khoury I just came across an interesting article (it’s very old, but noteworthy nonetheless!). It has to do with vitamin A and vitamin E supplementation reducing haze as a preventative approach before laser eye surgery.

Patients taking high dose vitamins E and A healed faster than did those taking placebos. In addition, the vitamin takers had substantially less visual haze after surgery. (scroll to p. 2)

So perhaps boosting your antioxidants could help! I would personally give this a shot if it were me (but follow the study guidelines of no more than 30 days).

[Bernadette]

I’m sorry to hear you’ve been going through this @Nathalie Khoury. I don’t blame you for wanting to find a more natural, long term solution.

Unfortunately, I don’t have personal experience with surgery-induced corneal haze to be able to confidently make a suggestion, but I do know that there are some eye-friendly herbs that possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, which potentially can help, and are worth trying.

The homeopathic eye drop that I shared in your previous post, could potentially help bring relief. It contains extract of Eyebright (Euphrasia). Here’s the link.

Chamomile and calendula are other herbs traditionally used to support eye health and reduce inflammation. They can be used as eye washes, compresses, or herbal teas.

Red light therapy has also shown to have amazing benefits for eye health, especially age-related macular degeneration and dry eyes. You can read more HERE. However, I did not come across anything specific for the cornea. I’ve messaged the team at BioLight to see if they have any scientific data to support the use of red light therapy in your specific case. I’ll let you know what they say.

I would also recommend making an appointment with Dr. Manjari – a brilliant homeopath in Dubai who also works virtually with patients worldwide. She might have just the right remedy to ease the inflammation and aid in healing. She was our guest expert a while ago, so you can see her session and get her details HERE.

Finally, make sure all the basic foundations are in place as well to help support your body’s healing process.

VPF diet with a focus on foods high in vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Proper hydration for eye moisture

Adequate eye rest; wearing blue-blocking glasses for day-time (light yellow colored lens) and night-time (orange colored lens) can help relax the eyes. I have a bunch of cheap Uvex utility goggles laying around everywhere and fancier/more expensive Swanwick night and day glasses for public appearances. You can find the links to our favorite brands HERE with discount codes.

Hope this helps in the meantime. I’ll be in touch once BioLight get back to me.

[Bernadette]

Hi @Nathalie Khoury – we actually have a protocol that can help with that! Just click HERE to read through the suggestions. Silver hydrosol and the homeopathic drops are safe for children and adults. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[Bernadette]

@Lana Zambarakji I’m assuming you’re asking about what to do for support during and after the antibiotic treatment, correct?

If so, please take a look at this protocol HERE for suggestions.

[Bernadette]

@Moza Alsuwaidi it looks like Dr. Makk is already helping support immunity homeopathically. She’s also suggested enzyme support as a band-aid to help with digestion.

Given that she’s been experiencing reflux, it seems what she needs most right now is calming and soothing support.

I’m glad that you’re helping her through the stress, because ultimately, she will not be able to get better unless that improves. It is the source of all of her symptoms, and she needs to realize this and agree to making big decisions and lifestyle changes.

In terms of gut support, nutritional therapy might be a gentle way to help her through this. In THIS video from the Gut Health Masterclass, I share gut healing foods and supplements to consider. Cabbage juice, bone broth, slippery elm powder added to water or tea, marshmallow root tea, chia seeds added to water bottle, etc. are all effective ways to help soothe irritated tissue.

Now, I don’t know what type of stress she’s dealing with and whether it’s chronic, but THIS video on healing modalities can be helpful if someone is “stuck” in fligh/fight/freeze state, and is spinning in circles. If you can share a little bit more, I may be able to offer more targeted support.

Also note, her doctor recommended the DUTCH plus and Adrenal Stress test, which is overkill. The DUTCH Plus also includes the CAR + cortisol measurements she would get from the stress test. That will help her save some money.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

[Bernadette]

@Moza Alsuwaidi thanks for deleting her info. If you can also do the same for doctor’s name and email address. Thanks for understanding.

[Bernadette]

Hi @Nathalie Khoury, when it comes to supplementation, “low ‘n slow” is always preferred especially with a fat-soluble “vitamin” like Vit D. Unlike water-soluble vitamins, which our bodies can easily excrete through urine, fat-soluble vitamins have the potential to accumulate in fat over time.

For starters, all nutrients dance together, so taking a high dose of 1 nutrient can negatively affect other nutrients unknowingly.

For example, high dose vitamin D can increase calcium absorption. While you might think that’s a good thing, it doesn’t necessarily mean the calcium is going into bones. If co-factors, like vitamin K2 is missing for example, then calcium may deposit in soft tissues instead and lead to calcification.

And since we need magnesium to convert vitamin D to its final form, it can deplete magnesium reserves. Low magnesium can lead to various symptoms like cramps, headaches, constipation, muscle twitches/spasms, etc and overall tightness in the body. Magnesium deficiency is already an issue for the majority of people today. You can see more risk factors HERE from the Mineral Balance course.

High vitamin D supplementation can also deplete Vitamin A, which is needed for thyroid conversion and immune health. So it can lead to a host of thyroid-related symptoms HERE, and lead to immunosuppression instead of supporting immunity.

Also keep in mind that vitamin D is not a vitamin but a pro-hormone, therefore high dose vit D can have hormone like-effects, and lead to hot flashes.

We actually have a great handout on vitamin D dosages HERE that you can read to learn more.

Hope this helps!

[Bernadette]

@Moza Alsuwaidi before I reply, did your client consent for her name to be shared? If not, please hide or delete the part where her name is shown in the document upload for the client’s privacy.

[Bernadette]

@Amliv Sotomayor yes that’s true. Antibiotics might not completely get rid of the biofilm of strep A or wipe out the bacteria entirely.

Biofilms are like shields bacteria use to hide, so while antibiotics can tackle the bacteria that are floating around freely, they might have a tough time breaking through these biofilms completely.

Also keep in mind antibiotic resistance over time. That’s why it’s important to choose the right antibiotics, get the dosage and duration spot on, and maybe even consider some extra therapies to target those biofilms while giving the immune system a boost.

I talk about biofilm busters HERE and HERE.

[Bernadette]

@Amliv Sotomayor how’s your son doing? Hopefully all better now?

[Bernadette]

@Annie Sye my pleasure. By the way, the following is not directed at you, but since we just recently released the SIBO/IBS Relief Program, it’s top of mind. It has to do with snacking in general.

Unless a client struggles with blood sugar dysregulation or I’m dealing with a child, I usually advise digestive rest of at least 4 hours between meals to ensure we have proper cleansing waves, which helps keep our microbiome balanced and prevent overgrowths. Stress and constant snacking are probably the best way for a person to develop SIBO.

This is just for info in case its relevant for you or someone you know.

[Bernadette]

Hi @Annie Sye – I’m not sure I understood exactly what you’re looking for (whether it’s a meal planning resource or recipes), but if it’s both, I can highly recommend RealPlans. They offer a free trial as well.

I actually share them as a resource in my book UNJUNK because a lot of people need meal inspiration/ideas. And this resource customizes weekly meal plans based on your dietary preferences, food restrictions, family size, and schedule. They have a large database of recipes with instructional videos, and shopping lists so it really helps remove the question of “what to make every day”.

They also partnered with well known food brands so you can tap into their databases as well if you’re looking for something specific like Paleo or Whole30 for example.

Let me know if this is what you were looking for.

[Bernadette]

@Naveed Aslam best away from food. The capsule can be opened and mixed with water if preferred.

[Bernadette]

@Yasmin atassi good luck! Let us know if you make it happen and what approach you took.