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 Yes the genetic condition was tested and ruled out. Thyroid and sugar levels are normal.

It was diagnosed as non-alcoholic fatty liver.

I have attached here the results for HBA1C, thyroid and transferring ferritin levels [HBA1C Transferin Iron Thyroid.pdf]

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As always, very helpful information and guidance. Thanks Bernadette, I will for sure look into this alternative option

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yes of course! Lost track of time but hoping I will make it there

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Congratulations Bernadette! A major achievement and very well-deserved! Busy afternoon for me tomorrow, but I will try to stop by if I can. All the best for tomorrow

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and
I actually forgot to mention that I am also due for my yearly mammogram check up since I am over 40. I haven’t had a chance to explore the other options over the years like thermography along with Dutch test I think recommended. What is your view on this alternative route which is less invasive; and if so, is it available in dubai? Thanks again

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 Thanks a lot Daniel. This is a great summary and gives an idea about what to focus on.

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thanks a lot Bernadette. Whilst we are on the topic, I was actually going to ask if we can have a ‘save’ function in the forum? It would be really helpful to save some of the discussions for our future reference

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Thanks for the fast response Bernadette. I am still trying to learn how to navigate within the B Better database, so thanks for pointing me in the right direction. The link is very helpful; I would probably ask the doctor to run tests from a few different sections of this list. I will share the results for your interpretation when available. 
Wishing you a lovely week ahead  

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Such a relief that my precious pressure cooker is still a thumbs up
Ok noted. I will look for a steel container for the instant pot. Thanks so much Bernedette

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thanks for the great topic. If you don’t mind, I will jump in here and ask a question to
too. I have recently bought an instant pot mainly for the pressure cooker function which also came with air fryer option. It is unfortunately not steel container for the air fryer but I am planning to use parchment paper for
that. Will this be sufficient? Or shall I look for steel containers compatible with instant pot?

But re your notes for ‘the longer cooking times at lower temp”; this is the complete opposite of what pressure cookers do. I had read in so many reports before that pressure cookers are actually quite a healthy way cooking as the cooking time is short so nutritions are preserved. And I am a huge fan of them due to their practicality as well.
that would be great if you can share your view on pressure cookers as well? Thanks

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 It feels like survival every day against the big pharma! Ok fair enough, I will make my appointment and see what Dr.Suaad has to say. Thanks so much again Bernadette. I will keep you guys posted. 

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Also, I am so happy for you that you have found relief too. There is nothing scarier than loosing the ability to move of any body parts

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Thanks so much for sharing your experience and the information about the prolotheraphy. It would have been a lot harder to access these alternative medicine options without your and Daniel’s help.

I believe it is worth having a consultation with Dr. Suaad soon. But when do you think it is the best time for me to consider prolotheraphy ? Shall I continue the physio a bit more and see how it progresses?

Also, curious to know where you did your MRI for our future use.

I studied landscape architecture, the disc bulging might have started back then by bending down continuously on the drawing boards ‍♀️

Many thanks again

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I was actually going to write to you and
for the latest updates and pick your brain a bit more.

Well, I did the MRI and appears I have slipped disc problem pressing the nerves. The numbness is still there unfortunately after 2 months but I have been seeing the osteopath/ physio Bernadette recommended and he has been absolutely excellent in handling the situation.
Lots of manual therapy as well as an exercise Programme to open up the chest and strengthen the back muscles. Also I have been on a B complex since the problem and it did help tremendously. Bernadette had pointed out the ideal ratio between the B vitamins, so I had assumed a complex would be better than a B12 stand alone. But would be happy to hear your thoughts on that.

I had visited the doctor 2 days ago and he seems the issue has reached surgery level as he thinks there is loss in reflexes on that arm and that the problem still continues.

I however wouldn’t consider surgery at this stage as the physio cut down the numbness quite a lot so keen to give that a chance

Also, there is no way I would consider metal pieces inserted in my spine, so was going to ask you other alternative solutions for slipped discs like PRP etc?

Here is the report from the doctor

Thanks so much for the follow up message
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Ah sorry, I was so focused on the Imbalance part, Just seen the notes for the optimum. I will try to get a check on the cortisol levels in the next follow up, I know it is a good indicator for the function of the body. Thanks for the Osteopath recommendation. I have already made an appointment