Hey @nikolovaart ,

With allergies, the immune system often reacts by releasing inflammatory chemicals like histamine. When the body deals with a histamine overload, symptoms can appear everywhere in the body – including in the gut. If you’re curious to learn more about histamine, I would recommend you to read this handout (you can find the… Read more

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Aloe vera gel is often made from the inner leaf and can help. The root seems beneficial as well (see this research).

You could use regular extra virgin coconut oil. The lauric acid and capric acid in the oil have anti-microbial effects. Some MCT oils (made from coconut) have even higher lauric and capric acid content. I like the MCT… Read more

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If there is a disruption to the microbiome resulting in an imbalance in the microbiota, it is called dysbiosis. SIBO is a special type of dysbiosis.

The way to address this is by reducing constipation, giving your immune system support, addressing stress, minimising sugar intake (and alcohol!), improving stomach acid production,… Read more

Hey @nikolovaart ,

The 2 main forms of CoQ10 are Ubiquinol and Ubiquinone. I usually recommend the Ubiquinol form. As we age, we lose the ability to convert sufficient Ubiquinone into Ubiquinol (which is the active, reduced form).

The amount depends on what you like to use it for. Since our ability to from Ubiquinol reduces with age,… Read more

Hey @Szilvia  ,

I’m sorry to hear that! With mumps, the saliva glands swell (sometimes not all at once) and you would like to reduce foods that increase saliva production. Acid foods have a tendency to do that so try to avoid acid foods and acidic drinks like tomatoes, citrus fruits (including the juices), plums, grapes,… Read more

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SIFO and SIBO share many symptoms and it is very well possible. We know for example when you use antibiotics fungus can start to overgrow since bacteria in the gut die off. Mold can contribute, but also immune dysfunction.

It is also possible to have SIBO and SIFO. Candida species have also been found in the majority of SIFO… Read more

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She can, but if she is otherwise asymptomatic, I would let them measure first, otherwise, this will influence the measurements

We do have a homemade recipe for electrolytes. You can find the recipe here!

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Some of these symptoms and labs are typical signs for insulin resistance. Blurred vision, dry eyes, fatigue, weight gain and elevations in cholesterol and last but not least, the cravings for sugar all fit into this picture.

Some of the things you mention (insulin resistance & fibromyalgia) have some common root causes.… Read more