Hi – I would not advise restricting your diet even further since you’re already on a pretty strict diet. Plus eliminating certain foods often only brings temporary relief while a person is addressing the root cause. I did take a peak at your latest results that came into Functional DX and did notice 2 things of note which can be contributing to these intolerances:

1- Direct bilirubin was suboptimal high. This can indicate biliary tract congestion, which will impact bile flow and over time lead to SIBO since bile is antimicrobial and can regulate the pH of the intestines. It’s also needed to emulsify fats, which can impact fat soluble vitamin absorption (vitamins A,D,E & K). So from a root cause perspective supporting your gallbladder should be the next step in terms of addressing the foundations for better digestion and gut health.

Oxalates from foods and microbes (ex. yeast overgrowth) may be overly absorbed into systemic circulation and contribute to kidney stones and pain syndromes, especially in people with 1) poor gallbladder function or post-cholecystectomy, and/or 2) vitamin B6 insufficiency (required for oxalate degradation), and/or 3) microbiome with low Oxalobacteria presence.

Histamines from foods, many different microbes, and our own immune system (e.g. eosinophils, mast cells) are broken down by 1) diamine oxidase (DAO) which is an enzyme produced in a healthy intestinal brush border in the gut and also intracellularly by 2) the methylation-dependent enzyme HNMT (histamine N-methyltransferase). So once again, continuing to work on gut health is key to bringing these levels down. While restricting foods can definitely help alleviate symptoms, it’s often unsustainable. And since you’re already on a very strict and limited diet, I would be concerned about malnutrition.

Keep your focus on the gut!! Gallbladder function is in need of support. Here’s a video on liver/gallbladder support inside the Gut Health Masterclass where I share different options to help “decongest” the biliary tract. 1,000mg D-limonene daily is what I often recommend to my clients for 30 to 60 days, then re-test direct bilirubin and continue for another 30 days if needed. I like Integrative Therapeutics. D-limonene is often recommended to clients for acid reflux, so you might find some relief there as well. And since you’ve been taking gut healing agents for more than a month, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to tolerate D-limonene gel caps.

2. The other thing of note in your latest test results was the high eosinophils in your white blood cell count differentials. This can often indicate parasitic infections. But given that you’re constipated, I would not attempt a parasite cleanse until that’s resolved. Magnesium citrate is very effective and given that you take PPI’s, your need for magnesium is even greater. Castor oil packs over the liver/gallbladder as well. You can also look into CellCore’s Bowel Mover.

I know I’m not answering your question directly, but it’s because I don’t think you’re focusing on the right culprits, and want you to see how these intolerances are all connected to poor gut health and digestive function.

I would prioritize decongesting the biliary tract, addressing the constipation (even if it’s with rapid relief solutions), and once these are addressed, attempt a parasite cleanse. I suspect the abdominal pains you experience are from these unwanted, overgrown guests.

Here’s the video you can watch with the different options for parasite cleanses. For my clients who struggle more with constipation, I prefer they start with the Renew Life ParaSmart kit since it has senna – a natural laxative to prevent constipation while cleansing. I usually have them pair it with CellCore’s Para 1 and Biotoxin binder.

Hope this somewhat helps answer your question and gives you a direction to be heading in next.

How did it go with Ashley? Working on emotional release helps a person switch into a more parasympathetic state where healing is possible, and I hope you’re doing this in parallel as well.

 have you tried the magnesium citrate form?

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Hi , yes – I can share my heavy metal protocol which supports the body’s own detoxification pathways but won’t be able to provide exact dosages for your unique needs since B Better is an educational platform. You might feel more comfortable following the directions from your practitioners if you’re looking for specific protocol guidance. 

Hi  – as Daniel mentioned above, the more information you can share with us, the more targeted we can be with our recommendations since bloating can be caused by so many different factors.

And as I mentioned in my comment above, low stomach acid is often at play with bloating which is why I recommend you start there and do the at-home baking soda challenge. Do that and please report back.

If it’s low, the next step is to help you identify why there’s low stomach acid. This once again, opens up a whole new set of root cause factors and possible tests to consider so let’s do this 1 step at a time.

So step 1 – if eating hygiene is in order, and you’re already 100% dairy/gluten-free, I recommend you assess stomach acid with the baking soda challenge.

In terms of rapid relief while trying to figure out the root cause, Daniel suggested a few options in his first reply. I like QuickSilver Dr. Shade’s Bitters No. 9, or Gaia Herbs Sweetish Bitters. Urban Moonshine and Dr. Mercola also have digestive bitters you can look into. These liquid bitter drops are taken 10-15 mins before a meal, and help break down food better which often results in less bloating. It’s a band-aid, but can help in the meantime while you work to figure out the cause of your bloating.

Hope this is a little more clear for you.

my first response is: oh my goodness when is this viral video going to die. My next more professional response is:

Everything we eat has heavy metals in trace amounts. It’s inevitable in today’s polluted world. Just like the recent dark chocolate report saying that even organic cocoa was found to have high lead and cadmium, it boils down to bio-individuality and our ability to detoxify.

Instead of fearing health-promoting whole foods because they contain trace amounts of heavy metals, instead we need to be focusing on consuming a varied, nutrient-dense, whole foods diet and supporting our liver/gallbladder, kidneys (hydration), lungs (deep breathing/exercise), skin (sweating/exercise), and lymph (movement/exercise) which help our body expel unwanted toxins.

You might also be interested in this handout on therapeutic foods that support the liver/gallbladder.

 I agree with Daniel’s reply below that this isn’t a typical situation that would warrant an infusion especially with mild symptoms and limited testing. I would personally work on the root cause by looking at alternative forms of birth control since this is causing heavy blood loss for you, and focus on food therapy and supplementation to help bring up iron levels over time.

Dr. Jolene Brigthen has an excellent contraception guide with several options to consider.

And as Daniel mentioned, checking your B vitamins is also encouraged. I would also include zinc and copper levels, together with ceruloplasmin, since you have a copper coil. 

The pattern of macrocytic anemia is probable (low B12, B9, B6) given that your MCV is >90, and your GGT and ALT are on the lower end of the functional ranges. This could also be contributing to lower hemoglobin – and not necessarily be due to iron. This is why ruling out these other possibilities is important before jumping to the conclusion that an infusion is needed.

Also, did your doctor say anything about the clinically high Total Bilirubin, Direct & Indirect Bilirubin?