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the ketogenic diet is a high-fat, moderate-protein and very-low-carbohydrate diet. Given your reliance on acid blockers at the moment, I would not recommend this type of diet for you at this stage.
As I had discussed with you on the live case study consultation call, given your many digestive symptoms, do not restrain yourself further by pigeon holing yourself into a popular “diet”. I encouraged you to create your own “Naveed diet” following the VPF + C guidelines, and allow your body to guide you in terms of what foods work, and what foods don’t work for your body and current situation.
Eating more animal-rich protein sources at this stage with low stomach acid will make it very difficult to digest and break down.
What I recommend is that you make a list of meals that you know you can tolerate following the VPF+C principle to ensure you’re getting in all 3 macronutrients. And then take some time to meal plan them into your week ahead so you don’t have the burden of thinking about what to eat every day or every meal.
Happy to assist in the meal planning process if it helps you. But first, make a list of meals you know you can tolerate. Write them down, snap a photo and share them here for further discussion and guidance.
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I’ve discussed it in my stories a few times and saved it to my highlights under “Low Tox Living” but we can definitely work on a more concise article for you. Will line one up…
My favorite cookware is 100% pure ceramic by Xtrema. I’ve had my set for over 10 years and they still look brand new. The biggest downside is how fragile they can be. They can crack if dropped or knocked hard. Plus they’re heavy. But they are resilient to heat and cold and do not leach any metals.
If you’re looking for ceramic coated, I prefer GreenPan because it’s PFAS, PFOA, lead and cadmium free. I wouldn’t want titanium metal. Stainless steel 18/10 (which stands for 18% chromium / 10% nickel) is another option to 100% pure ceramic.
What brand did you get?
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Hi – I’m not familiar with this cleanse, but did try to read up about it. There seems to be a 7-day and 21-day cleanse program? Is this the one you’re doing? https://www.cleanprogram.com/products/clean7
To answer your first question. Follow your gut instinct… I would recommend the cleanse program first, then the parasite cleanse. It’s always best to do a parasite cleanse when the liver and gallbladder are well supported and you’re pooping like a champ, which should be the case after doing your cleanse program.
To answer your 2nd question. Biofilm breakers can be started 1 week before a cleanse, and carried on for the duration of the cleanse. I also would not want to combine anything else outside of a specific program to remove any unknown variables. Finish your detox program, then move onto the next stage.
Hope that makes sense.
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if you can tolerate mint tea, it should be ok.
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I just want to take a minute to acknowledge our B Better members and my team here at B Better for being so amazing! I feel blessed to have this incredible community and cannot wait to share all the new and exciting things we have planned for you all in 2023!!
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I had recommended Digestion GB by Pure Encapsulations first and foremost since it has a combination of digestive enzymes that will help break down your food better without stimulating stomach acid production, and some liver/gallbladder support with taurine, ox bile (bovine), and milk thistle. The taurine and ox bile may help stimulate motility as well, so this would be my first trial option.
If it does not suit you however, then an enzyme-only formula might be a better option. Gas Stop by Renew Life & Digest Spectrum by Enzymedica are purely enzyme formulas that will help break down your food better. Those with SIBO often do well with Gas Stop since it also has fennel to help relieve gas & bloat in addition to enzymes. But Digest Spectrum is also an excellent digestive enzyme for those with many food intolerances.
The Gas & Bloat by Gaia Herbs is for symptom relief when you’re really suffering. It contains carminative herbs like fennel, chamomile, and peppermint plus activated charcoal. Because of the charcoal, it should be taken away from food and supplements or else it can bind to minerals from food as well.
Hope this helps clarify the different options.
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majority of my clients don’t seem to mind the original mint flavor by Seeking Health:
https://www.amritanutrition.co.uk/products/optimal-liposomal-glutathione-original-mint-500mg-120ml
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computer finally back and spacing fixed
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they can be taken without food
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it can be taken at the same time as GI Relief
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if you don’t resonate with Ashley, please reach out to @emotionalreleases on Instagram to ask for other practitioners near you.
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there are many reasons why women experience nausea during pregnancy, the shift in hormones being one of them for sure. Is her nausea severe with vomiting?
The increase in hormones does also put more strain on the liver to detoxify the spent hormones, thus removing anything that can strain the liver can help (cleaning up personal hygiene products, eating more organic if possible, eliminating anything that requires liver detox like caffeine, artificial sweeteners, etc), as well as balancing blood sugar levels (how’s her diet?). Sleep quality is important too since good liver and hormone function rely on quality sleep.
In addition to ginger tea/supplements, here are some foods that support liver/gallbladder health:
• Beet kvass (recipe in in handouts in Resources section)
• Beets cooked any way served with a little coconut oil, butter or extra virgin olive oil
• A squeeze of lemon in water
• Turmeric in dishes
• Garlic, lightly cooked
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, etc
• Greens (dandelion, turnip, beet, arugula)Other issues may be associated with morning sickness:
• Estrogen and progesterone imbalances
• Thyroid levels
• Serotonin and leptin levels
• Immune system dysregulation
• H pylori infection and pregnancy induced changes to the upper GI
• High histamine levelsWith regards to lower blood pressure, this is actually normal in early pregnancy and will usually return to its previous level during the third trimester.
Low blood pressure during pregnancy happens mainly because of progesterone which helps relax the walls of the blood vessels and increase the flow of blood to mom and baby.However if her levels drop below 90/60 and if she’s concerned, seek medical attention right away. Lower blood pressure in pregnancy can be the result of an ectopic pregnancy.
In general, tell her to:
• Slow down and take it easy. Avoid making sudden movements, and take her time when standing up. If she feels dizzy, have her lie down on her left side to increase blood flow to her heart.• Hydrate! This increases blood volume, and thus blood pressure. In addition, adding ‘sole’ may help. Here’s the video where I discuss hydration further.
Hope this helps!
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1-2 grams of mastic gum taken on an empty stomach (30 mins before food or 2 hours after food) is generally the recommended dosage per day.
And no, contrary to its name GI Relief does also provide gut healing nutrients that can heal gastritis. You’re on the right track – I hope you’re starting to feel some relief with this product.
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Happy New Year to you and your lovely family as well! Nothing like starting a new year with a parasite cleanse!
Does he have an itchy bum? Is it pinworms? Have you taken him to be tested?
I personally use Cedar Bear products for my kiddos because it’s liquid and they’ve never minded taking it. You can watch my “anti-parasitics” video in the Gut Health Masterclass for more details but let me know if you have any other questions after watching it.
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yes, there is a test to check the total histamine degradation capacity. Here’s a sample report: https://dnalifevms.com/ProductPDF/Histamine.DAO.19.10_STR_1748.pdf
The cost is $199 plus shipping and takes approx 21 days +/- 5 days.
Let us know if you need access to that test. Just email support@bernadetteabraham.com with your full name, date of birth, email address, shipping/billing address (if different), phone number.
And no, I would not advise starting a detox protocol until you’re done breastfeeding as it will come out in breast milk.
