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Hi @Hasnaa – welcome to B Better! I’d encourage you to read through our Symptom Dictionary handout on arthritis HERE to help you start thinking about possible root causes of autoimmune arthritis.
Please keep in mind that regardless of the diagnosis, all autoimmune disease conditions have these 3 things in common:
1- Gut dysfunction leading to intestinal permeability (aka “leaky gut”)
2- Weakened and imbalanced immune function
3- Environmental /inflammatory trigger(s) (can be stress, trauma, toxins, stealth infections, etc)
I explain this in more detail in this short video from the Gut Health Masterclass. Please watch it.
Since leaky gut is seen in all autoimmune conditions, supporting the main digestive players (liver/gallbladder, pancreas and stomach), the gut microbiome, and prioritizing gut healing is a great place to start.
I encourage you to watch the next video on the causes and triggers of leaky gut HERE which goes over the many causes of leaky gut so you can start to take action and reverse that dynamic. I mention gut healing therapies towards the end of that video, so if you’d like to start adopting some of these strategies as well, you can watch that lesson HERE.
And finally, since the majority of our immune system resides in the gut, please take our Gut Health Quiz and let us know your score so that we can guide you on the best digestive support for your unique case.
As to not overwhelm you, please let me know when you’re done watching these 3 recommended videos, reading the Symptom Dictionary handout, and taking the quiz as I’m sure these will raise more questions.
Now regarding the detox you’re currently doing, would you mind sharing more details about that? Are you taking any supplements? Is it a diet? Please share more – sometimes doing a detox before the body’s elimination pathways are ready can actually create more inflammation, which we clearly don’t want for you.
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Hi @iryna_klevetenko – I generally prefer to avoid giving supplements to infants and toddlers unless there’s a clear need. They’re best used to fill specific gaps rather than as a routine addition. Could you share more about why you feel supplements might be needed? Specifically, any symptoms, health concerns, or dietary factors that play a role?
I’ll be able to guide you better once I have a clearer understanding of the need.
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Hi @LAK – B Better’s got you covered! 🙂 You can find more ways to support her healing with our Healing Broken Bones protocol HERE located in Success>Protocols>Preventative and Post Care.
Wishing her a swift recovery!
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Hi @Kkol – oh boy, I guess we really need to improve the layout and ease of finding what our members need. I’d love any critical and constructive feedback you can provide us. In fact, if you’re open to it, can we schedule a zoom call? I’d love to hear your experience as a member to see how we can improve your experience.
So, back to your question. If you click on the tab called “Learn” at the top, you’ll see “Guest Experts” in the dropdown menu. There you can browse or search for a specific guest or topic.
And here’s the direct link for convenience: https://bb.genesisengine.io/guest-experts/
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Hi @paulina – thank you for copying your message over to the forum. 🙂 You’ll be able to find all of your previous discussions and replies in your Community Profile under the “Forums” tab.
Since Dengue fever is caused by a virus transmitted through mosquito bites, antibiotics won’t be effective because they treat bacterial infections, not viral ones.
Best option is to support the body’s immunity to fight off the viral infection. We have a virus/flus support protocol here: https://bb.genesisengine.io/resource-library/getting-sick/virus-flu-support/
Most dengue cases are mild and resolve within 1–2 weeks with supportive care. But if her symptoms worsen, definitely seek medical attention.
Hope your friend recovers swiftly and effectively!
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Hi @naslam1603 – we have a great thread about air fryers which you can find here to read my response and other members’ too.
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Hi @iryna_klevetenko – it’s common to get a fever following vaccination as a side effect, especially in younger children, which is generally a sign that the body is fighting what was injected and hopefully building immunity against it. Unfortunately, they add adjuvants to vaccines to get the body to react – that’s the not so great part.
If the fever increases to 39 or above, persists beyond 3 days, and the child seems out of it, definitely take the child to see a doctor right away.
If the child is alert, responsive and not too lethargic, the best support is to help the immune system recover. So lots of rest, staying well hydrated (water or breastmilk if still breastfed), and lukewarm water to gently sponge their body if they seem uncomfortable.
While the conventional recommendation for fevers post-vaccination is to give ibuprofen / Tylenol, that’s actually one of the worst things to do since it depletes glutathione even further. Dr. Elena Roumell discussed this in her presentation HERE (slides are attached at the bottom – check slides 15-17), and suggests glutathione pre & post vaccination as a way to support their little bodies.
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@naslam1603 thanks for the recommendation! I’d love to add more content about histamine so will consider it!
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@LAK – yes, the protocol is for an adult, so dosages need to be adjusted for children.
Black seed oil is also an amazing anti-inflammatory! Regarding dosages, there is limited clinical research on its use in children, but it has been shown to be safe in low doses. One study investigated the effects of black seed oil as an add-on therapy for children with intractable epilepsy. The study found that while the oil was generally well-tolerated, higher doses (80 mg/kg/day) were associated with gastrointestinal side effects. So a dose of 40 mg/kg/day is considered safer for pediatric use.
So for example, if she weighs 50 lbs (divide by 2.2 to get her weight in kg), so you’d multiply weight in kg by 40. So 50 pounds / 2.2 * 40 = 910mg/day. Check the serving size on the bottle to determine how much to then give.
Hope that helps!
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Hi @LAK – it’s ok to open up capsules and mix with water/fresh OJ if a child can’t swallow pills or you can’t find a good powdered form.
Omega-3 is pretty hard to mask, and I’ve found it easier to add citrus flavor along with it. So lemon juice for example.
If reputable, any collagen brand should do.
You can find recommended dosages of curcumin HERE. Keep in mind, this is for adults. For children, I usually apply Clark’s rule: for children aged 2-17. Take the child’s weight
in pounds and divide by 150 pounds. Multiply the fractional result by the adult
dose to find the equivalent child dosage. For example, if an adult dose of
tincture calls for 30 drops and the child weighs 30 pounds, divide the child’s
weight by 150 (30/150) to get 1/5. Multiply 1/5 times 30 drops to get 6 drops. You can do the same with powder and capsules but it’s more of an approximation.For vitamin A, I personally like and use Biotics Research Bio-Ae. I believe Seeking Health also has a vitamin A.
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@adoobeh99 – depending on the use, the dosages vary.
For gallbladder congestion support, the general recommended dosage for taurine is 1000-2000mg per day (sometimes up to 3000mg/day in divided doses). It’s best taken on an empty stomach so at least 30 minutes before meals or 2+ hours after a meal.
Phosphatidylcholine for GB support is generally recommended to take 1200-2400mg per day, with food, especially fat.
Hope that helps!
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Hi @adoobeh99 it really depends on how progressed a case is. I always prefer a low-and-slow approach with my clients if we have time to work on their issues. However in cases where it’s more progressed, and the recommendation is gallbladder removal, then clients may opt to be more aggressive and do 2 courses of the Dr. Schultz cleanse as a desperate last attempt (and it often saves their gallbladders!).
As I shared with you previously, D-limonene alone has been successful in breaking up biliary congestion and stones at the dose of 1000-2000mg per day. I often have my clients run a liver panel before starting to get a baseline, and ensure direct bilirubin is also measured. This helps track progress after using d-limonene for 30-60 days, and re-testing liver markers. There’s no harm in also layering in taurine and phosphatidyl choline found in something like Seeking Health’s Bile Nutrients.
Re-testing after 60 days with a liver function panel and ultrasound is a good idea to track progress. If needed, the Dr. Schultz cleanse can be done after that since the limonene and gallbladder nutrients would have helped improve congestion and flow, which would make the cleanse even more effective.
Feel free to upload before and after results for further guidance. Hope this helps.
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@naslam1603 side note – why do your posts always have extra characters like <div>? Is it the way you’re accessing the site?
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@naslam1603 yes, he’s just finishing up that course and we hope to release it in Jan! It will be a free course for B Better members!
I trust you will get good results with Geoffrey because he looks beyond the physical as he explained in the session. I’m glad you’re opening up to the idea of this realm of healing.
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@Kkol I have personally never tried methylene blue but I have done some research on it to learn more, and the Just Blue by Troscriptions is a trusted brand. You can learn more here about their products.
Low dose methylene blue does have many health benefits such as having anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and mitochondrial-supportive properties which can all indirectly help manage autoimmunity, but it wouldn’t be my first go-to option.
If you’re looking for something to help your wife’s Grave’s Disease, then consider low dose naltrexone (LDN) which requires a prescription.
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