clinical pearl 2

can you give megabiotic during parasite detox?

no, get rid of parasite first

what does low IgA means?

stress

can you give megabiotic during parasite detox?

no, get rid of parasite first

what does low IgA means?

stress

creatine kinase is a marker of….

muscle inflammation (can be too much gym, autoimmune conditions, etc)

if recent / recurrent UTI

uva ursi + coconut oil

C4 and ASO meaning?

ASO is an Ab in blood against strep → While the direct link between Streptococcus and liver health in relation to acne is not definitively established, some theories suggest that a weakened immune system or chronic inflammation can allow streptococcal bacteria to leave the lymphatic system and potentially move to the skin, where they might contribute to the development of more severe forms of acne, such as cystic acne

bloating getting worse during the day =

yeast, taking off gluten help a lot

why women hold on to midline fat after 40’s

bc by then average of 2% of eggs left

-estradiol in ovary

• estrone in fat

• do dutch at days 19-20 (6days after ovulation)

what does TPO target?

target T4 to T3 conversion

hashimoto and pregnancy

elevated killer cell response in utero → no gluten or grain at all because of cross reactivity

rehmania: link cortisol - cortisone - progesterone

rehmania stops conversion of cortisol to cortisone (acts like cortisone so body doesnt need to produce as much) . need cortisol to keep progesterone

cortisone very high

if autoimmune condition / high inflammation

why give chlorophyl + orange juice-vit C + glandular?

Iron diet (Fe3+) come in contact with a protein intestinal lining (Duodenal Cytochrome B) -> reduced to Fe2+ -> transported into enterocyte (gut cells) -> binds to ferritin (protein) or free Fe2+ is transported into blood by a protein named ferroportin 1 

Ascorbic acid facilitates iron absorption by forming a chelate with ferric iron at acid pH that remains soluble at the alkaline pH of the duodenum, especially non-heme iron from plant sources. ( not a huge difference in research but a bit better)

white peony

metabolise testosterone into estrogen so can have ovulation (increase aromatase PW)

wellzyme when

elastase is low + breakdown yeast envelope

what increased the CYP3A4 PW into estrone?

St JOhn wart and grapefruit

if high CRP

tumeric (1t 2xd)

nattokinase

breaks down clots

St John Wort helpful for … but be careful of ….

increase serotonin / mood

support hormone balance in female BUT not if on SSRI

link melatonin - glutathione - estrogen