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@Naveed Aslam sure will ask my team to check on that for you. Please share your email address used in B Better. You can send it by DM if you prefer.
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@Yasmin atassi can you please share your email address so we can check on that for you. We send out monthly insider emails with an update on everything that’s happening in B Better. It’s separate to the weekly community emails. Feel free to send me a private DM with your email if you don’t want to share it here.
The email on travel prevention was not from B Better but from my personal mailing list. Would you like to be added to my personal email list?
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Glad you enjoyed it @Bahareh Safapour!
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@Naveed Aslam no problem – just making sure. We recently became aware that some members have not been receiving our insider emails due to an internal setting blocking their email addresses. Glad you’re receiving our emails.
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Hi @Naveed Aslam – it was changed to support@bb.genesisengine.io
Can you please confirm if you receive our monthly insider emails?
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@Lana Zambarakji 250-500mg of S Boulardii is what’s generally recommended for kids, so no issues opening up a capsule and mixing it into soft food/cool liquid if you have that on hand already.
What brand is proflora?
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@Nathalie Khoury I’m fine with it. That specific strain is very effective so the sweetener which helps with compliance in children is a small price to pay in my opinion
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@KK did his nausea improve while taking Creon? Did the doctors rule out possible contributing factors of pancreatic insufficiency such as type 1 or 2 diabetes, celiac disease, obstructions in the pancreas, autoimmune pancreatitis, etc?
From a functional perspective, hypochlorhydria can lead to poor signaling and weak pancreatic enzyme release. Have you tried the baking soda challenge test to see if low stomach acid is a possibility? HERE’S a video on how to do that (skip to 3-minute mark).
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@Yasmin atassi yes, best to check with her. It might be an appropriate dose for your unique needs, but better to double check.
Waiting 2 hours after a meal is good. 3 hours is even better whenever you can.
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@Nathalie Khoury as for S Boulardii, I couldn’t find any available for kids on Amrita. But I found a few options on iHerb that offer S. boulardii in their formulation for kids:
-Primal Defense Kids
-Probulin
My favorite is still Florastor Kids which is available on Amazon here.
Please confirm if that’s what you were looking for.
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Hi @Seyma Wilschefski – I have a yearly contract with Home Care for organic pest control service, but they also offer tank cleaning services.
They first clean the tanks manually by scrubbing off rust, removing debris, etc., and then they sanitize it using Nades 2.0 which is what the Dubai Municipality uses.
Depending on the tank size, it costs around 800 Dhs and takes about 3 hours.
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@Yasmin atassi correct, the MedCaps DPO and MethylProtect offer B vitamins, but note that taking them together will give a large amount of B6 combined which might be counterproductive. Speak with your practitioner about the correct dose to be taking.
MedCaps DPO offers nutrients that support both Phase 1 & 2 detox, whereas Methyl Protect offers only B vitamins specific for methylation in a form that is useable by the body. So for your purpose, MedCaps together with a binder like PectaClear could be sufficient in combination with the other suggestions I shared in my previous reply.
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@Nathalie Khoury migraines can have many contributing factors. You can share the following Symptom Dictionary handout with her to explore what these are (click HERE). From my experience, when the basics are ruled out (hydration, sleep, misalignments, nutrient deficiencies like magnesium, etc), it’s often due to hormonal changes, histamine intolerance, toxicity, and/or food sensitivities. The handout also shares basic lifestyle/dietary suggestions as a starting point.
We also have a Migraine Prevention & Rapid Relief protocol HERE which my clients have successfully used to prevent/reduce severity & duration of their migraines.
Please encourage your friend to join us if she needs more guidance on testing, etc.
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@Misha so one of the reasons you might feel more tired during pregnancy is that your body is telling you to slow down, rest, and relax.
1. Are you working too hard and doing too much? If so, listen to your body’s innate intelligence and what it’s trying to tell you.
Slowing down helps ensure you have enough resources for your baby’s development and the strength you’ll need for giving birth and taking care of your little one. Think of your energy like money. You need to save up your energy for birth and post-partum, not spend it all or, even worse, get into an energy deficit. It’s like racking up a huge credit card bill – which you don’t want.
2. Is your blood sugar balanced? If you experience fatigue, or lack of energy or moodiness before a meal, or feel sleepy after a meal, imbalanced blood sugar may be at least partly to blame. During pregnancy, our hormonal resources prioritize the production of pregnancy hormones and growth of the baby, so if you have weaknesses elsewhere in your endocrine system, these may come into the open.
3. Are you consuming enough healthy fats? Fats provide long-lasting energy to fuel daily activity and reduce our reliance on sugars and starches for energy. This decreases the wear and tear on our blood-sugar regulation mechanisms, leaving more nutrients and resources for pregnancy and fetal development.
4. Have you been tested for hypothyroidism and anemia, perhaps celiac? Nutritional deficiencies can impact energy production. Contrary to popular belief, many people who have celiac disease lack the hallmark digestive symptoms. And a lot of people with a history of unexplained fatigue turn out to have celiac disease.
5. Are you taking any prescription or over-the-counter medications that might be causing nutrient depletions?
In terms of what you can do, the first step would be to figure out what might be causing the excess fatigue. So testing might be warranted.
But in general, in terms of nutrients, we need a good amount of iron, copper, vitamin C, B vitamins (specifically B9 and B12), (and obviously good digestion to be able to properly absorb these nutrients) and also thyroid function for good energy during pregnancy. Diet is important.
For example:
Foods rich in iron: red meat, liver, seafood, leafy greens (chard, dandelion, spinach, beet, turnip, etc.), lentils, chickpeas, beans, sesame, broccoli, asparagus
Foods rich in vitamin C: kale and other greens, broccoli/cauliflower/Brussels sprouts, sauerkraut, lemons, limes, guava, acerola cherry, oranges, grapefruit, mango, pineapple, ripe papaya, kiwi, strawberries, rose hips and more
Foods rich in copper: liver, nuts and seeds (especially cashews and sesame), green leafy vegetables, capers, dark chocolate. Liver is a preferred source of copper because it contains iron, B vitamins and magnesium as well.
Foods rich in vitamin B-12: Salmon, sardines, shellfish, red meat, dairy
Foods rich in folate: leafy greens, liver, lamb, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, avocado, okra, Brussels sprouts, legumes, sweet potatoes, beets, oranges, cantaloupe, pineapple and berries
Let me know if you’ve done any testing and what resonates with you above in terms of possible root cause factors for your fatigue.
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@Naveed Aslam I’m really sorry to hear this. Did the suppository help? If not, ask if it’s possible to do an enema to clear out her colon. It’s good that they’re keeping her well hydrated.
I’m not sure how helpful herbal remedies will be in her condition, but I’m going to share my reply to another member recently about ways to improve kidney health and function with studies so you can discuss these with her doctor:
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In terms of nutrients and supplements, there are many different herbs and nutrients to consider. For example:
Omega-3 fatty acids. Here’s a study that shows how it can reduce proteinuria
Astragalus is a known herb for its kidney-protective properties, particularly in reducing proteinuria and improving renal function in patients with chronic kidney disease. Here’s a study.
Cordyceps is also used in improving kidney function and reducing proteinuria, largely due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Here’s a review.
Curcumin (turmeric) has also shown benefits in improving urinary protein excretion. Here’s the study.
And there are many more…
There are supplements that offer a blend of all of these and more like Kidney Care by QuickSilver.
In terms of teas to consider, nettle leaf, dandelion root, ginger, and marshmallow root can all be helpful. In the US, I like Mountain Rose Herbs for sourcing herbs in bulk.
And as a food, parsley is wonderful for the kidneys. So if he likes Tabouli salad, encourage him to eat it regularly.
