Hi  – these drugs are real monsters – especially if on them for some time, so my heart goes out to you and to this person.

But there is definitely hope if this person WANTS to get off of them; they just have to realize that there’s no quick-fix like medications, and it’s going to be a journey of a slow weaning process while peeling layers off one at a time.

Daniel provided the video on the different healing modalities. EMDR, DNRS (but with private coaching), and emotional release (with 1-1 coaching) are all therapies that can help his body release/deal with the traumatic experience, and put him in a state that will allow him to heal.

Vivamus clinic offers EMDR, and so does Thrive Wellbeing Center (Dr. Tuna Bereket – she just recently joined and is qualified in EMDR and trauma-focused CTB – cognitive behavioral therapy). He will have to try them and see what works best for him – and again, be willing to try different modalities and be in the mindset that this won’t be a quick-fix.

I did not mention neurofeedback in my Healing Modalities video, but this treatment can also be an excellent tool to for post-traumatic stress disorders. I can recommend Hope, Health & Healing with Dr. Lilya Chub for that and the German Neuroscience Center in JLT or Dubai Health Care City.

In terms of additional holistic support, I used to have a client in a similar situation who also became suicidal. I referred her to a homeopath in London who does virtual consults, and he was able to help her come off all medications over time (again, it’s like peeling layers off as they work through the different root causes). I think it took about a year. He doesn’t have web presence, so Dr. Ramnik’s email address is
info@sublimehealing.com if there is interest going this route. I can also give the doctor a heads up that this person will be coming from my side if that helps. He’s an excellent classical homeopath.

If they prefer seeing someone locally and in-person, I can recommend Dr. Manjari – another classical homeopath but with a very different style to Dr. Ramnik. 

Hopefully these resources and referrals will be able to help you guide this person towards the healing they are hoping for. Please do keep us posted.

 I’ve asked Ariana from my support team to check your account to make sure you weren’t charged twice, and she will be in touch with you by email soon. Please expect an email from support@bernadetteabraham.com.

 I understand how confusing and overwhelming it can feel, but you’re on the right track and we’ll be here for you every step of the way. 

 oh dear – I was hoping it was working for you too. Ok, I’ve messaged them again letting them know it’s still not working for everyone. Sorry about this – I’m equally frustrated. I will message you with any updates as soon as it’s fixed to make sure it’s working for you.

 correct – if H Pylori is positive, the next step should be to eradicate the overgrowth. Depending on the overgrowth, if it’s not that high, I usually recommend my clients do a course or two of Matula tea. It’s gentle and effective.

Once this is almost done, supplementation with HCL betaine is usually introduced to prevent an overgrowth again. At this point, you’ll need to be working with your doctor on a weaning protocol to reduce the acid blocker very slowly. I suggest you stick to Dr. Erdman, who seems to be very knowledgeable in this area.

The dosing challenge across 1 meal or a few days can be done at any time. It’s the daily supplementation once you’ve found your dose that needs to be put on hold until H Pylori is eradicated. Hope that clarifies your question.

Hi – it’s best for adults to take D3 with K2 to minimize the risks of calcification.

There’s no hard rule established when it comes to the ratio of D3 to K2 and that’s why you’ll see many different formula ratios across different supplement companies.

In the past, people used to eat more fermented foods, raw hard cheeses and leafy greens which gave them plenty of vitamin K – and specifically K in the form of MK7 which is the type known to reduce arterial calcification.

The RDA for vitamin K is 120mcg for men and 90mcg for women. There are studies however showing safety with 180mcg of vitamin K2 and in cardiovascular outcomes, a dosage between 90 to 360 mcg is used.

So you’ll typically see these dosages in formulas with varying dosages of vitamin D3 which is why it’s hard to give you a straight answer for the ratio.

So bottom line, as long as K2 meets the daily requirement of 90 to 360mcg, it’s a safe ratio. Hope that helps.

 it is ok to try the challenge either way, but it’s always best to eradicate H Pylori overgrowth first before a client supplements with betaine. I believe you were waiting on those results, so you can wait and see where you stand currently. October 2022 is no longer a result you can rely on.

 No this isn’t colostrum. These are immunoglobulins made from bovine serum so they are dairy-free according to Amrita’s website. I always recommend my clients go low and slow when introducing a new supplement so it’s possible that you’re taking too much too soon.

 I’m glad you consulted with Dr. Erdman and I agree with his suggested methodology since result findings are unclear. And you do present with symptoms of hypochlorhydria, which is also made worse by your acid blocker.

Clients of mine who aren’t sure about taking betaine usually do the HCL dosing challenge which you can find instructions for here. The idea is to gradually increase the dose of betaine HCL while eating a protein-rich meal, to determine how much your body needs. The dosing challenge is finished when the person feels a slight warming sensation/heartburn for a minute or so. The dose is 1 capsule/tablet less than that when heartburn was experienced. Ex. if a person feels a warming sensation at 3 capsules, their dose is 2 capsules.

I’ve had clients do this over 1 meal or across several meals over several days. If over 1 meal, they start eating their protein-rich meal slowly, and then take 1 capsule/tablet every 5 minutes (while still eating) until a warming sensation is felt.

If they prefer to do it over several meals/days, the instructions are provided in the document I shared above.

For those who aren’t too sure where to start, I usually have them start with a much lower dose like Biotics Research Hydro-Zyme (Betaine HCL tablets of 150mg instead of capsules of betaine which  can contain ~600-700mg of betaine per cap). If 5 lower-dose tablets are taken across that 1 meal, then it’s safe to assume they can repeat the dosing challenge with the higher dosage of betaine like NOW HCL Betaine (with pepsin) or Biotics Betaine Plus HP which have 600-700mg per cap.

Hope that makes sense?

 apologies for the technical issues. I made an announcement yesterday in the community… not sure if you saw it. 

It seems there’s an issue with the server that is affecting those of us living in the UAE. The development team promised to resolve the issue within 24-48 hours (that was yesterday) so hopefully everything will be back to normal by tomorrow.

I am now able to access the information through my phone, but still facing the same issues as you from my computer. Can you please try to access the information from your phone today and let me know if it’s working for you too now?

Apologies again for the technical glitch – my team is working on it.

Hi  – so going back to my original reply about the possible root causes of hypertension, I would suggest the following list:

-RBC magnesium (insist that it’s RBC and not serum magnesium)
-Vitamin B6 (this is not typically measured so your doctor may not want to run it)
-Electrolyte panel (sodium, potassium, chloride, CO2)
-Calcium, phosphorous (given the osteoporosis diagnosis)
-Blood sugar panel (fasting insulin, fasting glucose, HbA1C – insist they measure fasting insulin which they typically leave out)
-Iron, ferritin (this can affect thyroid conversion)

-Multi-sample salivary or urinary cortisol (not sure your doc can order this, but worth asking for it. Otherwise, I’d encourage you to venture into functional testing. Where do you live? I can help point you to a 3rd party lab that allows you to pay out-of-pocket for any test you wish).

This is a preliminary list for blood tests I’d recommend.

Hi  – you didn’t explain why you’re taking it so I’ll just comment on the ingredients.

In terms of the active ingredients, it seems to be like a good antioxidant blend. It does contain 2g of cane sugar (1/2 tsp of sugar) and stevia as sweeteners, which is ok if you don’t have blood sugar regulation issues. 

The natural flavors are always mystery ingredients which you might want to call the company up to know what exactly those are, and if they truly are from natural sources. 

It’s nice to see the non-GMO label because xanthan gum can be derived from GMO sources. In some people, this can cause digestive distress so if you’re experiencing bloating or gas, try eliminating this product to see if it helps.

Hope this answers your question.

 exactly – your symptoms aren’t extreme enough to warrant this test, and even if you insisted, it likely won’t show anything. CREON is a digestive enzyme. It’s not going to solve your issue but it will act like a band-aid to help break down your food better. Targeted biliary tract support to “decongest” the area would still be my go-to choice. I shared many different options; if d-limonene irritates you, you can look at the other options mentioned like taurine, phosphatidylcholine, milk thistle, curcumin, etc.

D-limonene can be started off slowly (250mg) and increased gradually to 1,000mg per day. I usually tell my clients to place it in the freezer and take it 3/4 way through their meal to delay the release of citrus oils and prevent any burning/burping.