[bernadette]

Hi  – so a stubborn UTI infection means that your immune system needs some love and attention. Instead of solely focusing on “killing” the bacteria with antibiotics or natural remedies, instead I would encourage you to focus on supporting immune health by modulating your gut microbiome, optimizing immune nutrients vitamins D, A, and zinc, and reducing stress. So it goes back to gut health and adrenal health!!

Both high or low cortisol levels from the adrenal glands can negatively affect immune health. If stress is at play, I encourage you to watch the Adrenal Balance course for support. Let me know if this resonates with you and I can provide more targeted videos that can help.

And here’s a video that explains how a healthy gut = healthy immune system.

The course of antibiotic has surely created dysbiosis (an imbalance in your microbes) and often results in an overgrowth of opportunistic yeast. So first things first, I recommend that my clients reinforce their commensal gut bacteria with lacto/bifido and s. boulardii strains after/during antibiotics. Klaire Labs ABx support is one example.

If you don’t consume fermented foods (and don’t have symptoms of histamine intolerance), I would encourage you to start incorporating a variety of them: kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, beet kvaas. You can find recipes to all of these in the resource section here. This is the best probiotic you can give yourself!

If fermented foods aren’t tolerated, that’s when supplementation with probiotics and immunoglobulins can help. Here’s a video with some of my favorite brands in the Gut Health Masterclass.

And finally, if you haven’t already checked your levels, I would encourage you to check immune nutrients vitamin D, vitamin A, and RBC zinc levels. If they are low, then a discussion on why (while optimizing them with food therapy/supplementation) is the next step.

Focusing on immune health is going to be key for you. 
Does this resonate with you? 

Hope this helps give you some clarity and a direction to start working on.

[bernadette]

Hi  – the timing of your question is impeccable. I’m currently working on this month’s course – “Introduction to Mold & Mycotoxin Illness” and I’m listing out how to find an inspector and remediator.

Unfortunately, we don’t have the “perfect” mold inspector here in Dubai. We sort of have to piece-meal the process between a few different companies. We do however have an excellent mold remediator once mold is found that I can recommend.

As a starting point, contact Michael (currently working with Stargate – used to be with Envida – 050-268-8509). He will come do moisture readings and visually inspect ducts. He might also have the infrared camera to check for moisture behind walls. If not, I know that building biologist Valentina Cereda (who was one of our guest experts) can help with EMF assessments and checking for moisture with her moisture reader and camera. Her number is 055-284-2881.

You can also buy your own moisture reader which I recommend as prevention. Here’s the one I recommend.

But is moisture reading and visual inspection a proper mold inspection? No! Air sampling, surface sampling, home history, etc. all have to be done as well.

This is where the services of Wimpey Labs can come in. They offer air sampling.

You can also get an ERMI test done (dust samples that you mail in) through Envirobiomics or Mycometrics in the US. Shipping isn’t that bad since it’s just an envelope with a swiffer-type cloth being mailed in.

As for surface sampling, if there’s visible mold or suspicion of mold anywhere, a swab can be taken. For this, I would recommend reaching out to Omar – who is the only truly certified mold remediator in Dubai. He has test kits for surface sampling. (055-107-7775)

But please know that he’s always extremely busy and hard to reach. And communication can be difficult in English since it’s not his native language. Remediation cost really depends on the size of the problem and work involved so I can’t really give you a cost. But don’t expect it to be any less than 7-8K Dhs.

Hope this helps.

[bernadette]

 you got it!

[bernadette]

 got it. Share with her the paper I posted above so she can have an idea of the possible root causes to further investigate.

[bernadette]

if no sensitivity – eat

[bernadette]

 as you said, anything that can feed them should be removed temporarily so that includes any form of sugar (hence their recommendation to remove banana and other fruits) and flour (and possibly grains for some).

HOWEVER – I have not found the need to be so strict for the parasite cleanse to be effective. Avoiding all forms of processed sugar and limiting sweetness to whole fruits (1 per day or 1/2 cup cut-up fruits), still seems to be effective for the large majority of my clients. So enjoy your banana!

[bernadette]

 was there a 3rd page you wanted to share? It’s just showing a square with an X.

Is this a chronic issue or recent? Was there an illness or recent infection like UTI?

The white blood cell differentials do show a pattern of chronic or acute bacterial infection (higher neutrophils and lower lymphocytes), hence their recommendation for antibiotics.

However, here’s a paper on the possible causes of sterile pyuria to consider and a differential diagnosis based on symptoms (see image below).
[image.png]Considering the corresponding symptoms is important!!

And if you prefer to dig deeper and get a 2nd opinion, I’d recommend you make an appointment with Dr. Sean Penny at Bedaya Polyclinic.

[bernadette]

Hi  – in addition to Daniel’s post above, we have a handout for bloating in the Symptom Dictionary here with possible root cause reasons which are summarized below:
•  Hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid)
• Low digestive enzyme production or signaling (often secondary to hypochlorhydria)
• Low bile production or flow (often secondary to hypochlorhydria)
• Dysbiosis and overgrowths
• Food sensitivities or intolerances (ex. dairy and lactose)
• Estrogen dominance
• Constipation

From this list, which ones do you feel are at play in your case?

If you’re not sure if you have hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid), I would encourage you to watch this video for the signs of low stomach acid and try the baking soda challenge home-test.

If you suspect that’s at play, then watch this video on the causes of hypochlorhydria so you can begin to take action. The most common ones are stress (or lack of eating hygiene which Daniel already explained – and here’s a video), H Pylori overgrowth, low thyroid function and food sensitivities.

Let us know what resonates with you and let’s that baby pouch gone!

[bernadette]

 not sure how I missed this message – apologies for that! But I just replied to you above in the first comment thread.

[bernadette]

 glad insurance has approved some of the meds!

Yes, it’s still worth doing a heavy metal cleanse; whether it’s with chelation therapy or through rounds of more gentle liver detox support supplements & binders (like EcoNugenics PectaSol). Again, it depends on the individual and their unique circumstance. Chelation is invasive for sure but can really be helpful in severe cases (which I’m not sure yours is). I have personally had success with supplements and binders with my own clients (1 month cleanses at a time for a few rounds every 2-3 months), but a few did opt for chelation and did benefit from it. 

If you’re on the fence about chelation treatments, as a next step, I would recommend getting a 2nd opinion from Dr. Sean Penny at Bedaya Polyclinic and discuss your results with him. He’s covered by insurance. Hopefully this will help give you better clarity. 

Please let us know what he says if you do visit him!

[bernadette]

 haha – let’s see what I can do!

[bernadette]

 I also forgot to mention that every month, members have an opportunity to interact live with me. One month, I conduct a live Q&A, the next month, I conduct a live consultation/case study with a B Better member as a learning opportunity for everyone here. 

Again, cameras can be off, name can be changed, and all identifying information can be removed to protect the member’s privacy. If you’re interested in this opportunity, you can fill out the form that we send out in our monthly Insider email. Our next 1-1 opportunity/case study call is in May.

[bernadette]

 unfortunately, I’m not taking new 1-1 clients at the moment. However, we are considering offering 1-1 services for our members in the near future and will share the announcement here in the forum, and in our monthly B Better Insider email which shares all our news, new content/resources, upcoming guest experts/courses and past event recordings. 

[bernadette]

Hi  – yes, we can help interpret results for you and offer guidance right here in the forum. You can remove any identifying information for privacy, and attach them in your post thread for us to look at.

[bernadette]

Hi  – did the doctor run a culture to confirm or rule out the pyuria (pus in urine) is caused by a bacterial infection to warrant antibiotics? I ask because while UTIs may be the most common cause, there are other reasons why that can happen and antibiotics may not be warranted.