I had a baby a few months ago and my sleep has inevitably taken a turn for the worst. My baby is exclusively breastfed and doesn’t take bottle well, so I’m up almost every 2 hours at night trying to feed him. I’ve also become a light sleeper after becoming a mother too.

Since then, I’ve noticed a lot of brain fog so issues recalling…

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Curious to learn what I can do to create a strong foundation for my infant’s gut health. These are some things I know can make a difference but would love to know more:

– vaginal delivery

– being breastfed

– no antibiotics if possible

– avoiding sterilizing/over washing items baby comes into contact with

What are some other things that…

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What are the contraindications for uva ursi when used in combination with d-mannose for treating UTIs? Any considerations when pregnant or nursing?

Thanks

Hi,

We have to take vaccines for immigration purposes – flu, covid booster, and TDAP.

I know some of these vaccines come with risks. Is there a way to mitigate the risks?

Are there any protocols I can do before or after to support my body during this process?

I’m also breastfeeding. Any considerations for that?

Thanks

Hi B & Daniel,

I am currently 33 weeks pregnant, and my provider recommended 125 mg iron infusions every week for five weeks, and I wanted to get your input on it.

I initially got my bloodwork at the end of July which pointed towards low iron levels. My lab results were:

Ferritin: 18 ng/dL

RBC: 3.80 / uL

Hb:… Read more

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I check my body temperature everyday first thing in the morning for the BBT method to track ovulation. I’ve noticed that my body temperature (pre ovulation) tends to be in the lower range. It ranges from 35.8 – 36.3 C. It does go up as the day progresses.

It is pretty cold where I live (1-8 degrees C), and I don’t turn on the… Read more

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A friend said her thyroid levels are borderline hypothyroidism (still within the normal range, but close),  has cold hands and feet, and hair loss. I’m unsure of what labs she got, but I’m assuming it’s the traditional tests (TSH & T4). I presume this could indicate iodine deficiency. Would that be accurate?

She doesn’t want to… Read more

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One of my family members is having extreme digestive distress and cannot tolerate any food (carbs, fruits, vegetables, meat). Whenever she does eat anything, she ends up vomitting and/or has diarrhea soon after. She’s even had instances where she felt like liquids were coming out of her nose She has limited her eating to once a… Read more