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That makes sense. I’ve paused everything today but Slippery Elm, I will slowly reintroduce one by one and follow the three days rule. Low and slow.

Thank you so much!

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Thank you! 🙏🏼

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Thank you so much for all the tips and the care you put into guiding me. I’ll be following your suggestions closely.

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Sorry I just have another question to add regarding the Sole, is it possible/safe to add it constantly with every 500ml I drink during the day? Since my BP is dropping within half hour after eating sometimes (even if I walk after meals) or even random drops. I have also made the Sole a mix between Himalayan and Celtic.

My second question is, with all the gut healing therapies I am doing, are any of them a priority to be taken first thing after sole water (before breakfast) or since I am looking to eat within a while of waking temporarily or not strictly everyday, or as you said most can be taken anytime during the day and spread out? Any restrictions that any don’t mix within a certain time limit? Just being extra sure.

Thank you again and again.

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Okay, got it. I will get the digestive bitters, I did find the Dr Mercola on iHerb, there is unfortunately liquid delivery restrictions here so will sort out a way for me to get these somehow.

Thank you again for all your guidance, I really appreciate the support. I have been loving the courses on here, I have been reading and watching a lot. The information is just excellent and I love how the videos are short and direct and yet very rich!

My supplements and herbs have arrived, and I want to make sure I’m taking everything correctly and in the right order.

I feel a little overwhelmed with the details, so I’d love your help (if possible) organizing it into a simple routine with the best timings to take them and not to overtake or take two things I shouldn’t be taking at the same time.

Here’s what I’m currently working with:

Slippery elm powder + marshmallow root (raw form), could you please guide me on how to prepare the marshmallow root into a tea to steep overnight and when to take it/store it? How much of it? (Together or separately, and how many times a day?) I have been on Slippery Elm thrice a day for over two weeks now, I take it before meals, so first thing in the morning then before lunch and dinner. I have been following my body and slowing down when needed.

Cabbage juice, as I understood I just take the cabbage, lightly steam and blend and drink once a day, can I add anything besides apple to improve the taste? And if best to be taken first thing in the morning (not sure how to organize that around Slippery Elm as well and also eating?) or anytime of day is fine? Any restrictions around taking it? I understood I should do this for 30 days straight for full effect.

Aloe vera smoothie, Do I just scoop the inner gel, blend, and drink? How many times per week would you recommend or is it also meant to be added to daily routine, if yes, any restrictions around it?

Sea moss gel, after preparing it into a gel, how much should I take per day, and for how long?

Okra, I’ve started eating it once or twice weekly as suggested.

Epsom salt foot soaks, I’ve begun these daily and slowly increasing the amount/frequency. Should I also be taking Mag Phos during or around the time of the foot soak, or separately at another time of day? And continue taking the Mag Phos regardless on it’s own for how long?

Ferrum Phos, should I be taking this daily, and if so, for how long? I am already having liver now at 2-3 weekly.

Tryptophan, how long should I be taking this for on a daily basis? Starting with 500mg once daily, sorry just confused with all the above and also taking this first thing in the morning, I take my current (0.3mg) of Duloxetine around 7pm.

Diet-wise, I am following VPFC with three main meals and some fruit. I’ve also been adding chia to my water.

Lastly, one of my struggles is waking up with intense palpitations and a sick stomach that only settles once I eat something lately, I would always start my morning with water (had previously added some Celtic Salt and lemon to it but stopped lemon recently) Is the ideal situation to eat directly upon waking? Also confused with this since with all the above I am meant to take them first thing in the morning before eating so just trying to organize. Another struggle is the drop in BP post eating, so for example, I had steak with some carrots and green beans and some gluten free pasta and an hour later my BP dropped and my palpitations were quite high (the only new thing about this meal this week has been the gluten free pasta)- generally I have been struggling with low BP, especially upon standing and specifically the systolic, however this meal specifically seemed to drop it way more than norm, could this be the pasta or the portion of pasta possibly? Or just my general nervous system state?

I am following your eat every three hours advice as much as I can (still navigating what to eat outside of main meal of VPFC for snacks) and watching the gut health masterclass to get some further learning in and it also reminded me of the “put the fork down” love that and immediately went back to doing it.

Could you kindly advice the best way/timing to manage these and be able to get them all in the right manner? I also take L theanine and rescue remedy when needed along with lemon balm tea.

Thank you so much.

Rania

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Thank you so much!

While I navigate my nervous system work first and foremost (that is bringing up more than I wanted), and manage the chronic stress from withdrawals and their impact, and my overall state staying in a constant fight or flight, naturally my digestive system is firing up left right and center while lacking essential nutrients that now (thanks to your suggestions) slowly working on, I am following this diet that I understand could potentially also help me calm down, I am confused if I am doing too much to myself while following this diet or is this the right approach? Also in regards to getting Iberogast and digestive bitters, or using suggestions from the digestive bitters handout, would it be okay to just stick to the natural way such as using ginger to aid in calming things down? Or would it be a good addition to get them in this state for support? I am looking to just manage and do what I can within my current capacity and overall state while also calming my overall gut health as much as I can to minimize the amount of things I am dealing with at once. On “paper” I am apparently not intolerant to any of these things but I understand that eliminating those will help with my nervous system and overall mental wellbeing right now.

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Thank you so much for all the excellent advice and all the suggestions, I am trying to keep a diary and take it day by day or more like meal by meal within the restrictions you mentioned and the handouts you have here and just researching the food prior to eating. I do have a question, I am facing an issue with eating, sometimes I eat something within the categories I mentioned but end up feeling horrible after, especially feeling like loss of breath or more dominantly feeling like my abdomen is overloaded and full or generally uncomfortable and palpitations and like it makes me get so uncomfortable in my chest which naturally impacts my anxiety and hypochondria even but there is no heartburn but lots of belching at times and general discomfort/( yes lots to do with my gut brain dysfunction due to anxiety or sometimes from the food itself), is there anything I could take or do (besides eating hygiene) when that comes up to help ease the symptoms post eating? Not the most ideal but have been taking some simethicone sometimes that *sometimes* brings relief but I just hate taking it, or drinking something like chamomile and also got a colon relief chewable (has Sunfiber AG/ Bifido Lactis and Lactobacillus acidophilus) it was recommended by the gastro when I unfortunately decided to take the Xifaxan, not sure it helped or did any benefit except sometimes but have not been taking it regularly either, another question is eggs, sometimes I tolerate them and sometimes I don’t, it confuses me really and same goes for hummus (sometimes it works well for me and sometimes it doesn’t even if it is homemade and garlic free and minimal tahini), is there a reason for that? Sorry if I wrote too much and things seem scattered. I have now been taking Slippery Elm thrice a day for 15 days, but I feel like its not coating as it did. I have also introduced Okra and will soon introduce the cabbage juice and Aloe Vera and sea moss (when its arrives) just doing one by one at once. Thank you so much.

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Thank you so much for the thoughtful and encouraging reply. I loved the gut-healing lesson you shared and I’m starting the full course now.

Quick context: I’m currently doing SSP (Safe & Sound Protocol) for nervous system support, and I’ll consider the Mast Cell Nervous System Reboot next. In the meantime, I’d like to begin your food-first gut healing suggestions slowly and safely.

A few clarifications so I can implement them well:

1. Layering vs. introducing foods one-by-one Can I layer all the gut-healing foods and remedies, or should I introduce them individually over time?

Plan I’m considering:

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Love it and has worked wonders, unfortunately can’t take it anymore because I can’t confuse my case, so will only take a single remedy when necessary, will check with homeopath though, however I’m also out of it right now and not available where I am unless I order.

The cell salts they’re safe to take altogether? Just watched the replay and confused a little, not sure exactly anymore. I do have Kali Phos and Mag Phos and Ferrum Phos. Would they also be helpful on the onset of this? Hopefully it doesn’t turn into an actual flu, that could possibly help with exhaustion or in my case in general, are they okay to take together?

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You are the best Bernadette! I really appreciate all the help, lessons and information I am accessing here. I am currently waiting on him to approve/disapprove, most certainly will disapprove, however, I really appreciate the new suggestion, will definitely look into getting the probiotic you sent. I started today with the cabbage juice (tastes horrible but will do anything and certainly push through)- also started the Marshmallow root tea and the Sea Moss gel, will start with the cell salts as well tomorrow, just taking it day by day for additions, seems I am also coming down with the flu today unfortunately (headache and lots of sneezing) haven’t had the flu since I had COVID a few years ago- I think the cell salts would help me navigate this actually if I am not mistaken so maybe I should start today (just thinking out loud) and currently watching Classical Homeopathy with Dr. Manjari Rao to better understand cell salts and gain a little more information, however, all these gut healing therapies are a perfect combination for me right now, will definitely update as I go. Again and again, thank YOU! 😃

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I found the Metabolic Maintenance brand on iHerb, will get that one for now and then hopefully be able to access ordering the better brand at another time.

You just keep surprising me with more sections filled with everything good and I appreciate it.

Thank you again and again for your guidance and support, will definitely update as I go and undoubtedly will be back for more when needed.

I really appreciate all your support.

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Thank you so much again for your thoughtful guidance and detailed reply! I’ve actually shared this amazing platform with a few people already, I love how rich the information and resources are and especially your unmatchable guidance 🙏🏼

I’ll follow your advice and rotate the gut-healing foods as you suggested. I plan to start today with the magnesium soak and gradually add vitamin D in about a week or when ready. I’ll also order tryptophan (Is Now Foods 500 mg or Swanson or NutriCost- a good starting point?) and begin that while continuing slippery elm. I’ll also order marshmallow root and the two cell salts, Mag and Ferrum Phos and sea moss True Sea Moss through- due to my location some brands not available through iHerb.

For the cell salts, could you advise the best starting amounts and frequency for each?

Thank you again for all your guidance, it’s helping me feel more organized and confident in taking the next steps.

Warmly,

Rania