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as I previously suggested, please check his blood sugar levels. In the course, Blood Sugar Regulation, I share the different markers that should be checked for a thorough work-up. And the doctors should also check his pancreas.
If all of these come back optimal, then I would point the finger at the autoimmune thyroid dynamic again which is likely contributing to hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid).
If you watched the Gut Health masterclass, you learned that if the chyme coming out of the stomach is not acidic enough, it will not effectively trigger the release of digestive enzymes. So it could be a signaling issue secondary to low stomach acid. Causes of low stomach acid? I share plenty of them in the Gut Health masterclass. I suspect in you son’s case that hypothyroidism, and possibly nutritional deficiencies (zinc? B vitamins?) are possibly at play.
That’s another reason why I suggested testing RBC zinc, serum copper, ceruloplasmin.
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I just re-read your message and noticed you mentioned yeast… for yeast it’s a different protocol than UTI which is bacterial! I will post it today for you!
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you’re so welcome!! Stress and dehydration got me this summer too… hope you feel better and get to kick it swiftly and effectively!
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I can’t recall if I remembered to mention it on the call (time is really limited), but I know that I did include it in the call notes in the All Call Recordings>Live Case Study Calls
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I buy the one from Organic Foods & Cafe
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a little bit of water won’t hurt (250ml)
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schedule an appointment with Dr. Liliana Skorski at Health Bay. She’s my functional gynecologist here in Dubai. I’ve already discussed with her the opportunity to come on as a guest expert and she’s agreed! We’ll be lining something up to discuss perimenopause and the controversy/misconceptions around hormone replacement therapy.
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, – think of it this way. Sole is a therapeutic whole food, and electrolyte products are supplements. So which is better? The answer is, it depends on your needs.
With sole, you’re getting in the full trace mineral profile contained in that salt (something like 84 trace minerals if memory serves me correctly) so there will be a lot of variability in the dosages of these minerals depending the type of salt you use and its source.
With electrolytes, they add in a handful of different minerals (5 to 10) and sometimes a few vitamins, in more concentrated doses.
So the main differences are really the number of minerals in each (sole has many more) and knowing the exact concentrated dosages of minerals in electrolyte products.
I personally don’t feel the need to use electrolyte products since I eat a varied, whole foods nutrient dense diet anyway which will supply me with enough calcium, potassium, and magnesium. I also supplement with magnesium on and off.
When I’m travelling however, I do bring a few packs of Humantra electrolytes with me because of convenience. So again – depends on the situations and your needs.
Hope this helps.
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yes, if progressed enough. Viruses and mold/mycotoxins not necessarily – these can go undetected for years because they can be low-grade simmering infectious dynamics in the background taxing the immune system. His WBC has been suboptimally low in all of his tests since 2019, so something is definitely there. It could also be the dysbiosis and microbial overgrowths in his gut which were detected on the many functional stool tests that were done previously. Supporting gut immunity, overall digestion (see below), and then a parasite cleanse would be my approach.
As I discussed with your wife, I would start low and slow with a B complex for a month, then move to a B complex higher in B6 for another month, and then re-test his liver markers to see if in fact his liver is still struggling. The B vitamins will gently support phase 1 liver detoxification and may also start relieving his nausea if that’s where it’s rooted. In addition, I also suggested that stomach acid, pancreatic and liver/gallbladder support be given at the same time. I had suggested Biotics Betaine Plus HP (dosing challenge) and Digestion GB with meals as examples. If he’s not good with pills, then QuickSilver’s BitterX formula can be helpful taken 10mins before meals as it has properties to make bile and help it flow. And definitely continuing with D-limonene (1,000mg) taken 3/4 way through a meal for at least 30-60 days. All of these products are available in B Better’s Fullscript dispensary.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
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I like how you’re thinking! I had the same thought… think of anything that can tax the liver;
• alcohol (ruled out)
• smoking (fortunately, he quit recently which will surely help)
• environmental toxins (mold, heavy metals, pesticides, etc – I didn’t suspect any of these but that doesn’t mean they’re ruled out. Was he living in a moldy dorm room when he studied at Uni perhaps?)
• drugs (he wasn’t on any medications according to health history)
• iron overload/hemochromatosis (but his ferritin was low – full iron panel could be rechecked)
• excess copper absorption (I did recommend to test this along with zinc and ceruloplasmin)
• viruses like hepatitis (focus would be on supporting immune health given his existing autoimmune thyroid dynamic)
• hypothyroid function in the liver could be the first stage of fatty liver disease and progression of insulin resistance (addressing the autoimmune thyroid dynamic should be a priority)
• non-alcoholic fatty liver (this is why I requested to test his blood sugar levels and lipid panel – his diet seemed rather high in simple carbs & his sleep pattern was highly stressful on his body.)
• pancreatitis (again, blood sugar can be at play. Worth investigating since his elastase was low on a previous functional stool test)
• nutrient deficiencies: vitamin A, B vitamins, selenium, zinc (I suggested checking these. If pursuing a DUTCH test, vitamins B12, B6, biotin and glutathione are checked as well)Hope this helps!
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recordings are uploaded within 24 hours, so hopefully it will be up by the end of the day today
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Hello – yes, please do keep us all updated. I can’t wait to hear some positive news! I’m really curious to know if histamine is at play, as well as cortisol (head trauma related?) and I do believe despite his previous liver markers, that liver dysfunction is still part of the picture. Do let me know if you need help getting the DUTCH test and other functional tests I discussed. Other than the few additional blood markers I shared which should be covered by insurance, I wouldn’t waste more money on parasitology stool tests.
I will announce when the recording is up if you’d like to re-listen to it again… so much was shared from not only myself, but the community as well. Thank you for allowing us to openly discuss your son’s case. I truly hope that him hearing the advice from someone other than his loving parents will help him recommit to the suggested changes. ❤️
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I’m so happy to hear that ! This is what I was hoping to achieve with these case study calls. I want to give B Better members the opportunity for 1-1 support and also allow other members to recognize themselves and learn from others’ experiences. I agree, I cannot wait for the next one and encourage anyone who couldn’t make the call live to watch the recording. So many pearls and golden nuggets were shared…
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fixed the link. Working now?
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Your hemoglobin is elevated again so there seems to be a pattern there. How is your level of hydration? Do you drink enough water and add electrolytes? Do you take diuretics? Drink a lot of caffeine? Exercise and sweat a lot?
The suboptimally high sodium and chloride could also indicate a pattern of hyperadrenal function (stress), and again dehydration.
So again, stress, hydration status and possible hypochlorhydria seem to stand out for me based on what you’ve shared so far. Remember we need good strong stomach acid to absorb minerals like iron and make intrinsic factor to absorb B12, so if we’re trying to focus on basics first, this is where I would focus my attention. It would be interested to try the baking soda challenge test (there’s a handout in the resources and in the Gut Health Masterclass course) and then perhaps testing H Pylori only with Diagnostic Solutions to see if the pain you’re experiencing may be a result of an overgrowth.
And remember, stress puts us into a sympathetic dominant state and will directly impact the level of stomach acid. So if this resonates with you, addressing stressors (mental/emotional but also physical like lack of sleep, exercising too intensely/too frequently, very low calorie diet, etc) should be a priority.
And hydration – if this resonates with you, I share my tips for increasing hydration in the Beginner’s Health Roadmap “Hydration” pillar.
Do let me know what you plan on trying, and please keep us posted so we can continue to guide you better.
