[bernadette]

so at least the initial consultation will be covered right?

[bernadette]

 I like CellCore’s products in general, but I don’t like that they don’t list the exact dosages of each compound/nutrient so as a practitioner, it makes it difficult to dose properly for the client.

How do you feel since taking them? Are you noticing an improvement? If you’re not noticing any improvements within 1 month of taking them, they are likely not addressing the main issues.

If your detox pathways are blocked and constipation is an issue, I would focus more on liver/gallbladder support to get bile flow moving. 

Let me know if you had a chance to watch the videos I shared above on the causes of constipation and rapid relief solutions, and if you have any other questions.

[bernadette]

yes, your diet can absolutely help. There are key nutrients that support thyroid hormone production and conversion, and some compounds you want to avoid.

I recommend you watch the following 3 videos to help with the diet:
• How to protect your thyroid (this highlights the things to avoid)
• Foods for a healthy thyroid
• Supplements for a healthy thyroid

Let me know if these videos help answer your question about diet.

[bernadette]

Hi  – from a nutrition standpoint, hair depigmentation can indicate a need for more copper, zinc, B12, biotin, and protein.

Do you consume organ meat like chicken liver for example? You’ll find all of these nutrients in organs.

Have you had these specific nutrients checked before?

Do you have signs of low stomach acid? We need stomach acid to break down our protein.

Let me know.

[bernadette]

Hi  – sorry for missing your follow-up question. Thanks for pinging me. No test is perfect and it really depends on what is needed. If the person doesn’t have a strong family history of breast cancer (or cancer), doesn’t have dense breasts, is fit, eats well, and lives a consciously low-tox lifestyle, then thermography can be a great tool to assess trends over time as it looks at the heat distribution in the body.

In Dubai, I can recommend Dr. Sean Penny at Bedaya Polyclinic who offers the AlfaSight 9000 Thermogram machine. You can learn more about it here. It costs ~1,900 Dhs which includes the consultation, and some people can get it reimbursed by their insurance. All depends on your coverage. Hope this helps.

[bernadette]

 I believe Ariana replied to you yesterday. My support team does not work on the weekends so thanks for your patience.

Your RBC magnesium is in the Addendum report – first marker on the page.

Yes, prioritize biliary tract health and function. I like to see direct bilirubin below 0.2 mg/dL. This will help keep your microbiome better balanced, since bile is naturally antimicrobial. It will also help with digestion and absorption of fats. It’s a major piece for you that needs support, and will have a number of positive effects downstream.

DAO is a band-aid, but can definitely help in the meantime, if many of your symptoms are histamine related.

Regarding parasites, they are part of our normal microbiome ecosystem. However when given the environment to overgrow or when our defenses are low (like low stomach acid, low immunity) and we acquire them through skin or ingestion, they can easily infect us. Please watch the antiparasitic video and let me know if you have any other questions.

And regarding your message to me on Instagram – don’t worry about disease labels. The body can heal and regenerate itself. Stay the course, support digestion, get rid of the unwanted guests, support the microbiome, and keep on gut healing. 

If you’re needing more 1-1 guidance, please look for a naturopathic doctor to help you through this. You will eventually need medical support to help you wean off of your H2 blockers.

Glad you’re having another session with Ashley… it’s a journey. 

[bernadette]

 magnesium citrate is widely available in many brands. Check Amrita to see what is available near you. It comes in powder and capsule form typically. 

[bernadette]

as I had mentioned to you before, the level shown on the test result reflects how much you excrete. And you took a chelator which naturally increases excretion of metals because that’s the job of the chelator so it will naturally be higher.

If Dr Sean isn’t covered (he’s functionally trained – not just a homeopath by the way), you can contact Dr Lylia Chub. She’s an integrative MD – meaning she can prescribe meds where necessary and recommend natural options where more appropriate. She also does chelation therapy at her clinic, and her consultation will likely be covered by your insurance. She works at Hope, Health & Happiness. Please keep us posted.

[bernadette]

no need to apologise just wanted to point it out because supporting gut immunity is especially important when someone can’t do a cleanse right away.

[bernadette]

you’ve been taking gut healing compounds for more than a month and your last result showed no gastritis so a trial is more likely to be favourable. My clients usually start with 400mg mag citrate and adjust by 100mg daily to bowel tolerance. So for example if they don’t achieve a well formed stool the next day, they increase their dose by 100mg until a BM is achieved. If it becomes too loose, that’s a sign they took too much. I have them inform me if they get to 800mg and never to go beyond 1200mg.

[bernadette]

Hi  – yes, colostrum is the first milk that comes from mammals. It’s packed with immune and growth factors that help children grow and adults repair their DNA.

Colostrum is backed by tons of research, and its health benefits are wide ranging from healing leaky gut, stimulating collagen production, neutralizing bacteria and viruses to balancing the immune system.

But I do not recommend it to clients who are sensitive to dairy.

SBI Protect by Ortho Molecular Products and Mega IgG2000 by Microbiome Labs are 2 excellent brands of dairy-free immunoglobulin support. I believe I already mentioned this brand to you before.

[bernadette]

Hi  – I would not advise restricting your diet even further since you’re already on a pretty strict diet. Plus eliminating certain foods often only brings temporary relief while a person is addressing the root cause. I did take a peak at your latest results that came into Functional DX and did notice 2 things of note which can be contributing to these intolerances:

1- Direct bilirubin was suboptimal high. This can indicate biliary tract congestion, which will impact bile flow and over time lead to SIBO since bile is antimicrobial and can regulate the pH of the intestines. It’s also needed to emulsify fats, which can impact fat soluble vitamin absorption (vitamins A,D,E & K). So from a root cause perspective supporting your gallbladder should be the next step in terms of addressing the foundations for better digestion and gut health.

Oxalates from foods and microbes (ex. yeast overgrowth) may be overly absorbed into systemic circulation and contribute to kidney stones and pain syndromes, especially in people with 1) poor gallbladder function or post-cholecystectomy, and/or 2) vitamin B6 insufficiency (required for oxalate degradation), and/or 3) microbiome with low Oxalobacteria presence.

Histamines from foods, many different microbes, and our own immune system (e.g. eosinophils, mast cells) are broken down by 1) diamine oxidase (DAO) which is an enzyme produced in a healthy intestinal brush border in the gut and also intracellularly by 2) the methylation-dependent enzyme HNMT (histamine N-methyltransferase). So once again, continuing to work on gut health is key to bringing these levels down. While restricting foods can definitely help alleviate symptoms, it’s often unsustainable. And since you’re already on a very strict and limited diet, I would be concerned about malnutrition.

Keep your focus on the gut!! Gallbladder function is in need of support. Here’s a video on liver/gallbladder support inside the Gut Health Masterclass where I share different options to help “decongest” the biliary tract. 1,000mg D-limonene daily is what I often recommend to my clients for 30 to 60 days, then re-test direct bilirubin and continue for another 30 days if needed. I like Integrative Therapeutics. D-limonene is often recommended to clients for acid reflux, so you might find some relief there as well. And since you’ve been taking gut healing agents for more than a month, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to tolerate D-limonene gel caps.

2. The other thing of note in your latest test results was the high eosinophils in your white blood cell count differentials. This can often indicate parasitic infections. But given that you’re constipated, I would not attempt a parasite cleanse until that’s resolved. Magnesium citrate is very effective and given that you take PPI’s, your need for magnesium is even greater. Castor oil packs over the liver/gallbladder as well. You can also look into CellCore’s Bowel Mover.

I know I’m not answering your question directly, but it’s because I don’t think you’re focusing on the right culprits, and want you to see how these intolerances are all connected to poor gut health and digestive function.

I would prioritize decongesting the biliary tract, addressing the constipation (even if it’s with rapid relief solutions), and once these are addressed, attempt a parasite cleanse. I suspect the abdominal pains you experience are from these unwanted, overgrown guests.

Here’s the video you can watch with the different options for parasite cleanses. For my clients who struggle more with constipation, I prefer they start with the Renew Life ParaSmart kit since it has senna – a natural laxative to prevent constipation while cleansing. I usually have them pair it with CellCore’s Para 1 and Biotoxin binder.

Hope this somewhat helps answer your question and gives you a direction to be heading in next.

How did it go with Ashley? Working on emotional release helps a person switch into a more parasympathetic state where healing is possible, and I hope you’re doing this in parallel as well.

[bernadette]

 have you tried the magnesium citrate form?

[bernadette]

that’s what the PWA feature will allow but there seems to be a glitch that we’re looking into

[bernadette]

Hi  – We recently added a mobile friendly feature called a progressive web app (PWA) which looks and behaves like a mobile app but without the need to visit an app store, make a purchase or download software locally. However, members do need to add it to their home screen in order for it to appear as an app (see images below).
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However, it seems to have caused some issues. We’ve contacted the technical support team as there seems to be an issue accessing the membership dashboard, but we are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible, and  will make an announcement as soon as it’s ready for use!

Thanks for your patience as we make these enhancements to improve your member experience.