• A client sent me this message: I just came back from a talk about allergies… the doctor said “there’s no such thing as leaky gut. It’s just a term used by naturopaths to try and sell you something.”😳⁣
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⁣Leaky gut or “intestinal hyper-permeability” is very real and there are numerous studies connecting leaky gut with multiple chronic diseases like celiac, Crohn’s, Type 1 diabetes, and IBS to name a few.😵⁣
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⁣So what is leaky gut exactly?🤔⁣
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⁣Imagine a wooden picket fence.⁣
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⁣A fence normally has small gaps in between each plank of wood, right?  In the GI tract, these are called “tight junctions”.⁣
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⁣With leaky gut however, the fence has missing planks of wood creating larger gaps between the planks allowing potential trespassers to get through.👎🏻⁣
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⁣The digestive system is not only where we digest and absorb food; the intestinal wall also protects us by acting as a barrier, controlling what enters into the bloodstream while blocking the passage of harmful substances, like bacteria and toxins.💪🏼⁣
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⁣Small gaps or “tight junctions” allow water and nutrients to pass through.⁣
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⁣When the tight junctions of the intestinal walls become loose, bacteria, toxins, and undigested food particles can enter the bloodstream and cause the immune system to freak out.😲Not good!🙅‍♀️⁣
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⁣Scroll left to see great imagery of “tight junctions” vs. “leaky gut” and how it can lead to systemic inflammation.🚨⁣
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⁣What causes leaky gut? LOTS!⁣
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⁣✔️Excessive sugar intake⁣
⁣✔️Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (think Ibuprofen, Tylenol) & prescription meds⁣
⁣✔️Excessive alcohol intake⁣
⁣✔️Nutrient deficiencies. Vitamin D is critical.⁣
⁣✔️Chronic inflammation throughout the body – a vicious cycle!⁣
⁣✔️Dysbiosis.  Yeast, bacterial, and parasitic overgrowths in the gut can affect barrier function.⁣
⁣✔️Stress!⁣
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⁣Out of space... Let me know if you want a Part 2.👇🏻⁣
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⁣#leakygut #guthealth #healthygut #guthealing #cleaneats #eatrealfood #foodasmedicine #functionalmedicine #healthylifestyle #autoimmunity #autoimmunedisease #holisticmedicine #nutritionaltherapy #nutritionaltherapypractitioner #functionalmedicinecoach #askb
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    A client sent me this message: I just came back from a talk about allergies… the doctor said “there’s no such thing as leaky gut. It’s just a term used by naturopaths to try and sell you something.”😳⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Leaky gut or “intestinal hyper-permeability” is very real and there are numerous studies connecting leaky gut with multiple chronic diseases like celiac, Crohn’s, Type 1 diabetes, and IBS to name a few.😵⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣So what is leaky gut exactly?🤔⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Imagine a wooden picket fence.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣A fence normally has small gaps in between each plank of wood, right? In the GI tract, these are called “tight junctions”.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣With leaky gut however, the fence has missing planks of wood creating larger gaps between the planks allowing potential trespassers to get through.👎🏻⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣The digestive system is not only where we digest and absorb food; the intestinal wall also protects us by acting as a barrier, controlling what enters into the bloodstream while blocking the passage of harmful substances, like bacteria and toxins.💪🏼⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Small gaps or “tight junctions” allow water and nutrients to pass through.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣When the tight junctions of the intestinal walls become loose, bacteria, toxins, and undigested food particles can enter the bloodstream and cause the immune system to freak out.😲Not good!🙅‍♀️⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Scroll left to see great imagery of “tight junctions” vs. “leaky gut” and how it can lead to systemic inflammation.🚨⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣What causes leaky gut? LOTS!⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣✔️Excessive sugar intake⁣ ⁣✔️Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (think Ibuprofen, Tylenol) & prescription meds⁣ ⁣✔️Excessive alcohol intake⁣ ⁣✔️Nutrient deficiencies. Vitamin D is critical.⁣ ⁣✔️Chronic inflammation throughout the body – a vicious cycle!⁣ ⁣✔️Dysbiosis. Yeast, bacterial, and parasitic overgrowths in the gut can affect barrier function.⁣ ⁣✔️Stress!⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Out of space... Let me know if you want a Part 2.👇🏻⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣#leakygut #guthealth #healthygut #guthealing #cleaneats #eatrealfood #foodasmedicine #functionalmedicine #healthylifestyle #autoimmunity #autoimmunedisease #holisticmedicine #nutritionaltherapy #nutritionaltherapypractitioner #functionalmedicinecoach #askb
  • Have you heard of seed cycling before?⁣
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⁣I don’t know about you, but no one ever explained to me how our cycle actually works from a hormonal perspective until I studied it.🤓⁣
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⁣It’s quite a synchronized yo-yo – and I’m sure many of us at one point or another have felt the ups and downs of hormone imbalance.🙃⁣
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⁣From sore breasts to painful, irregular or heavy periods and mood swings – these are just some of the hormonal symptoms we may experience.👎🏻⁣
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⁣But even if these are common, don’t mistake that for being “normal”.🙅‍♀‍⁣
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⁣There’s nothing normal about not being able to hug your husband because your boobs are too sore or being keeled over from cramps!😫⁣
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⁣So it’s food therapy to the rescue for me! Seed cycling helps to gently shift hormones back into balance by supporting the key hormones in each phase of the menstrual cycle.⁣
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⁣🌟On Days 1 to 14 (the follicular phase), the freshly ground flax seeds and pumpkin seeds help support estrogen. I also take good quality fish oil. Day 1 starts on the first day of our flow.⁣
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⁣🌟On Days 15 to 28 (the luteal phase), the freshly ground sesame seeds and sunflower seeds help boost progesterone and I switch to evening primrose oil. If you’re tracking your cycle, start after ovulation.⁣
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⁣The seeds can be mixed into smoothies, sprinkled onto salads or eat them the way I do. Straight up with a bit of water to create an “oatmeal-like” consistency and topped with pomegranate seeds to hide the strong seed flavor.😋⁣
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⁣I know seed cycling is not “evidence based”, but seeds are a source of healthy fats and anecdotally works for many, so if you can tolerate them, then why not?💁‍♀️⁣
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⁣Do you seed cycle? Let me know!👇🏻⁣
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⁣Please share ❤️⁣
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⁣#hormonehealth #hormonebalance #hormoneimbalance #hormones #hormonebalancing #hormonetherapy #seedcycling #foodtherapy #seeds #seedrotation #nutritionaltherapy #functionalmedicine #dubainutritionist #dubaiwellness #wellnessdubai #uaehealthawareness #functionalmedicinedubai #askb
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    Have you heard of seed cycling before?⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣I don’t know about you, but no one ever explained to me how our cycle actually works from a hormonal perspective until I studied it.🤓⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣It’s quite a synchronized yo-yo – and I’m sure many of us at one point or another have felt the ups and downs of hormone imbalance.🙃⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣From sore breasts to painful, irregular or heavy periods and mood swings – these are just some of the hormonal symptoms we may experience.👎🏻⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣But even if these are common, don’t mistake that for being “normal”.🙅‍♀‍⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣There’s nothing normal about not being able to hug your husband because your boobs are too sore or being keeled over from cramps!😫⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣So it’s food therapy to the rescue for me! Seed cycling helps to gently shift hormones back into balance by supporting the key hormones in each phase of the menstrual cycle.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣🌟On Days 1 to 14 (the follicular phase), the freshly ground flax seeds and pumpkin seeds help support estrogen. I also take good quality fish oil. Day 1 starts on the first day of our flow.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣🌟On Days 15 to 28 (the luteal phase), the freshly ground sesame seeds and sunflower seeds help boost progesterone and I switch to evening primrose oil. If you’re tracking your cycle, start after ovulation.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣The seeds can be mixed into smoothies, sprinkled onto salads or eat them the way I do. Straight up with a bit of water to create an “oatmeal-like” consistency and topped with pomegranate seeds to hide the strong seed flavor.😋⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣I know seed cycling is not “evidence based”, but seeds are a source of healthy fats and anecdotally works for many, so if you can tolerate them, then why not?💁‍♀️⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Do you seed cycle? Let me know!👇🏻⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Please share ❤️⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣#hormonehealth #hormonebalance #hormoneimbalance #hormones #hormonebalancing #hormonetherapy #seedcycling #foodtherapy #seeds #seedrotation #nutritionaltherapy #functionalmedicine #dubainutritionist #dubaiwellness #wellnessdubai #uaehealthawareness #functionalmedicinedubai #askb
  • PART 2 with @empoweredautoimmune⁣
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⁣⚠️Low ferritin is the first sign of iron depletion and the precursor to more severe iron deficiency anemia.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣Although it is a source of contention, many experts claim optimal ferritin levels are 70-90 ng/ml for menstruating women.⁣⁣👩‍🏫⁣⁣
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⁣In addition to addressing the root cause, replenishing iron stores can potentially entail the following strategies:⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣✔️increasing intake of iron-rich foods⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣✔️iron supplements, or in extreme cases,⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣✔️receiving intravenous iron infusions, all under your physician’s guidance.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣The bioavailability of iron is contingent upon the dietary context.⁣⁣
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⁣‼️Many common foods, for example, contain compounds which inhibit iron absorption, including:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣🍵 Tea (oxalates)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣☕ Coffee (tannins, polyphenols)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣🍫 Cocoa (polyphenols)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣🌱 Soy (phytate)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣In addition, eating the following vitamin C-rich foods in tandem with iron-rich foods can help enhance iron absorption:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣Bell pepper⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣Orange⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣Kiwi⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣Grapefruit⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣Broccoli⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣Strawberries⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣Brussel Sprouts⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣Tomato⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣Iron comes in two forms, namely, “heme iron,” found in animals foods 🥩, which is absorbed and used much more efficiently than “non-heme iron” found in plant foods.🌱 ⁣⁣
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⁣Above are the foods to incorporate for restoration of normal iron levels, with emphasis placed on animal sources given their superior bioavailability.⁣⁣⁣💪🏼⁣⁣
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⁣🍳Also helpful are cooking in a high quality cast iron skillet and in some cases taking desiccated liver pills from a high quality source, such as pasture-raised grass-fed cows.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣Timing is also important, as research shows iron taken as a single-dose on alternate days is superior to daily, multi-dose supplementation.⁣⁣⁣⏰⁣⁣
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⁣👉🏻This is due to hepcidin, an iron-binding protein secreted by the liver.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣When there is a surge of iron from oral supplementation, the body will produce less hepcidin causing the body to absorb less iron as a protective mechanism.⁣⁣🤓⁣⁣
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⁣Have you struggled with iron deficiency anemia or low ferritin?👇⁣
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    PART 2 with @empoweredautoimmune⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⚠️Low ferritin is the first sign of iron depletion and the precursor to more severe iron deficiency anemia.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Although it is a source of contention, many experts claim optimal ferritin levels are 70-90 ng/ml for menstruating women.⁣⁣👩‍🏫⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣In addition to addressing the root cause, replenishing iron stores can potentially entail the following strategies:⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣✔️increasing intake of iron-rich foods⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣✔️iron supplements, or in extreme cases,⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣✔️receiving intravenous iron infusions, all under your physician’s guidance.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣The bioavailability of iron is contingent upon the dietary context.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣‼️Many common foods, for example, contain compounds which inhibit iron absorption, including:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣🍵 Tea (oxalates)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣☕ Coffee (tannins, polyphenols)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣🍫 Cocoa (polyphenols)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣🌱 Soy (phytate)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣In addition, eating the following vitamin C-rich foods in tandem with iron-rich foods can help enhance iron absorption:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Bell pepper⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Orange⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Kiwi⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Grapefruit⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Broccoli⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Strawberries⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Brussel Sprouts⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Tomato⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Iron comes in two forms, namely, “heme iron,” found in animals foods 🥩, which is absorbed and used much more efficiently than “non-heme iron” found in plant foods.🌱 ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Above are the foods to incorporate for restoration of normal iron levels, with emphasis placed on animal sources given their superior bioavailability.⁣⁣⁣💪🏼⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣🍳Also helpful are cooking in a high quality cast iron skillet and in some cases taking desiccated liver pills from a high quality source, such as pasture-raised grass-fed cows.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Timing is also important, as research shows iron taken as a single-dose on alternate days is superior to daily, multi-dose supplementation.⁣⁣⁣⏰⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣👉🏻This is due to hepcidin, an iron-binding protein secreted by the liver.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣When there is a surge of iron from oral supplementation, the body will produce less hepcidin causing the body to absorb less iron as a protective mechanism.⁣⁣🤓⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Have you struggled with iron deficiency anemia or low ferritin?👇⁣
  • Co-written with @empoweredautoimmune ⁣
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⁣Iron deficiency anemia is quite common unfortunately.⁣
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⁣It occurs when iron intake and stores are insufficient to support production of the body’s red blood cells, which carry iron-rich proteins known as hemoglobin.⁣⁣🤓⁣
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⁣Hemoglobin is responsible for tissue oxygenation--the delivery of oxygen to tissue.⁣⁣⁣
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⁣Insufficient iron, then, spells disaster, often leading to immense fatigue.😩⁣⁣⁣
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⁣In general, excluding hemorrhage, iron deficiency anemia is slow to develop, with a myriad root causes:⁣⁣⁣
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⁣☑️Internal bleeding, for example due to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or long term aspirin use⁣⁣⁣
⁣☑️Heavy menstrual bleeding, made worse by low thyroid function⁣⁣⁣
⁣☑️Malabsorption, for example, in the form of celiac disease or food sensitivities⁣⁣⁣
⁣☑️Gut dysfunction, such as H. pylori infections leading to hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid) which impedes iron absorption⁣⁣⁣
⁣☑️Pathogens, such as parasites & yeast overgrowth which use up iron stores & block absorption⁣
⁣☑️Inflammation, such as mercury toxicity which interferes with iron synthesis⁣⁣⁣
⁣☑️Calcium supplementation or calcium-fortified foods impeding absorption⁣⁣⁣
⁣☑️Long-distance running & intense frequent exercise⁣
⁣⁣⁣☑️Lack of iron in diet⁣⁣⁣
⁣☑️Ingestion of substances which interfere with iron absorption, such as caffeine, antacid medication & dairy⁣⁣⁣
⁣☑️A genetic mutation limiting iron absorption⁣⁣⁣
⁣☑️Low ceruloplasmin & bioavailable copper cause the body to store iron in the liver and brain instead⁣
⁣☑️Some mold mycotoxins can block heme synthesis, a part of our hemoglobin⁣
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⁣The good news is that iron deficiency anemia is reversible when addressing the root cause, and is easily diagnosed.⁣⁣⁣
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⁣To test, request the following from your practitioner:⁣⁣⁣
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⁣📍Serum Iron⁣⁣⁣
⁣📍Ferritin*⁣⁣⁣
⁣📍Total iron binding capacity (TIBC)⁣⁣⁣
⁣📍Unsaturated iron binding capacity (UIBC)⁣⁣⁣
⁣📍Transferrin saturation percentage⁣⁣⁣
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⁣*The earliest stage of iron deficiency is the slow depletion of iron stores, or ferritin, so ensure this is included in the panel.⁣⁣⁣
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⁣Next up... how to replenish low iron levels.⁣⁣⁣
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⁣Please share❤️
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    Co-written with @empoweredautoimmune ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Iron deficiency anemia is quite common unfortunately.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣It occurs when iron intake and stores are insufficient to support production of the body’s red blood cells, which carry iron-rich proteins known as hemoglobin.⁣⁣🤓⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Hemoglobin is responsible for tissue oxygenation--the delivery of oxygen to tissue.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Insufficient iron, then, spells disaster, often leading to immense fatigue.😩⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣In general, excluding hemorrhage, iron deficiency anemia is slow to develop, with a myriad root causes:⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣☑️Internal bleeding, for example due to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or long term aspirin use⁣⁣⁣ ⁣☑️Heavy menstrual bleeding, made worse by low thyroid function⁣⁣⁣ ⁣☑️Malabsorption, for example, in the form of celiac disease or food sensitivities⁣⁣⁣ ⁣☑️Gut dysfunction, such as H. pylori infections leading to hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid) which impedes iron absorption⁣⁣⁣ ⁣☑️Pathogens, such as parasites & yeast overgrowth which use up iron stores & block absorption⁣ ⁣☑️Inflammation, such as mercury toxicity which interferes with iron synthesis⁣⁣⁣ ⁣☑️Calcium supplementation or calcium-fortified foods impeding absorption⁣⁣⁣ ⁣☑️Long-distance running & intense frequent exercise⁣ ⁣⁣⁣☑️Lack of iron in diet⁣⁣⁣ ⁣☑️Ingestion of substances which interfere with iron absorption, such as caffeine, antacid medication & dairy⁣⁣⁣ ⁣☑️A genetic mutation limiting iron absorption⁣⁣⁣ ⁣☑️Low ceruloplasmin & bioavailable copper cause the body to store iron in the liver and brain instead⁣ ⁣☑️Some mold mycotoxins can block heme synthesis, a part of our hemoglobin⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣The good news is that iron deficiency anemia is reversible when addressing the root cause, and is easily diagnosed.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣To test, request the following from your practitioner:⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣📍Serum Iron⁣⁣⁣ ⁣📍Ferritin*⁣⁣⁣ ⁣📍Total iron binding capacity (TIBC)⁣⁣⁣ ⁣📍Unsaturated iron binding capacity (UIBC)⁣⁣⁣ ⁣📍Transferrin saturation percentage⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣*The earliest stage of iron deficiency is the slow depletion of iron stores, or ferritin, so ensure this is included in the panel.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Next up... how to replenish low iron levels.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Please share❤️
  • If you’re not pooping at least once per day or if it’s a real struggle – you’re constipated.💁‍♀‍⁣
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⁣Pooping is like taking the trash out every day. If you’re not, bacteria builds-up and toxins can get re-absorbed into circulation.😲⁣
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⁣Before reaching for a laxative which can dehydrate & worsen the problem, try these 6 basics instead:⁣
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⁣✔️Hydrate: If you drink a lot of coffee & black teas, cut back or drink even more water to rehydrate. ⁣
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⁣✔️Insoluble fiber: Unlike soluble fiber which adds bulk to your stool (and may worsen the problem), insoluble fiber helps get stool moving along for easy exit. (swipe for examples)⁣
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⁣✔️Healthy fats help lubricate your internal pipes and make it easier for stool to move along.⁣
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⁣Ex. avocados, nuts, seeds, eggs, olive oil, coconut oil, etc. 🥑🥥⁣
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⁣✔️Probiotics: fermented foods are loaded with healthy bacteria – way more than any probiotic supplement – and can help move things along.💪🏼⁣
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⁣Ex. kefir, sauerkraut & kimchi. And if you still prefer to supplement, consider one with more Bifidobacteria than Lactobacillus strains.⁣
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⁣✔️Magnesium: unless someone has kidney disease, magnesium citrate supplementation is very effective at stimulating bowels and can help replenish insufficient levels.💊⁣
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⁣✔️Exercise: walk, run, dance, jump up and down – any movement will help get the blood circulating, lymphatic system flowing and bowels moving.💃🏻⁣
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⁣📍If you’ve tried all of the above and still “stuck”:⁣
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⁣👉🏻Visit a gynecologist to rule out uterine misalignment⁣
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⁣👉🏻Visit a gastroenterologist to rule out any blockages⁣
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⁣👉🏻Ask your doc about medication side effects⁣
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⁣👉🏻Consider eliminating common food sensitivities: dairy, gluten, corn, yeast, peas, eggs, certain nuts⁣
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⁣👉🏻Rule out hormone imbalances; ex. hypothyroid function, diabetes⁣
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⁣👉🏻Consider a comprehensive stool test to check digestive health & microbiome imbalances (Ex: GI Map)⁣
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⁣Comments/questions?👇🏻⁣
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⁣Please tag & share with those who need this.❤️⁣
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⁣#Constipation #constipationrelief #constipationremedy #constipationrelief #bowelmovement #guthealth #guthealing #functionalmedicinedubai #dubainutritionist #askb
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    If you’re not pooping at least once per day or if it’s a real struggle – you’re constipated.💁‍♀‍⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Pooping is like taking the trash out every day. If you’re not, bacteria builds-up and toxins can get re-absorbed into circulation.😲⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Before reaching for a laxative which can dehydrate & worsen the problem, try these 6 basics instead:⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣✔️Hydrate: If you drink a lot of coffee & black teas, cut back or drink even more water to rehydrate. ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣✔️Insoluble fiber: Unlike soluble fiber which adds bulk to your stool (and may worsen the problem), insoluble fiber helps get stool moving along for easy exit. (swipe for examples)⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣✔️Healthy fats help lubricate your internal pipes and make it easier for stool to move along.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Ex. avocados, nuts, seeds, eggs, olive oil, coconut oil, etc. 🥑🥥⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣✔️Probiotics: fermented foods are loaded with healthy bacteria – way more than any probiotic supplement – and can help move things along.💪🏼⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Ex. kefir, sauerkraut & kimchi. And if you still prefer to supplement, consider one with more Bifidobacteria than Lactobacillus strains.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣✔️Magnesium: unless someone has kidney disease, magnesium citrate supplementation is very effective at stimulating bowels and can help replenish insufficient levels.💊⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣✔️Exercise: walk, run, dance, jump up and down – any movement will help get the blood circulating, lymphatic system flowing and bowels moving.💃🏻⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣📍If you’ve tried all of the above and still “stuck”:⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣👉🏻Visit a gynecologist to rule out uterine misalignment⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣👉🏻Visit a gastroenterologist to rule out any blockages⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣👉🏻Ask your doc about medication side effects⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣👉🏻Consider eliminating common food sensitivities: dairy, gluten, corn, yeast, peas, eggs, certain nuts⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣👉🏻Rule out hormone imbalances; ex. hypothyroid function, diabetes⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣👉🏻Consider a comprehensive stool test to check digestive health & microbiome imbalances (Ex: GI Map)⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Comments/questions?👇🏻⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Please tag & share with those who need this.❤️⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣#Constipation #constipationrelief #constipationremedy #constipationrelief #bowelmovement #guthealth #guthealing #functionalmedicinedubai #dubainutritionist #askb
  • Can I just start off by saying – YOU ALL ARE AMAZING!!🤩⁣
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⁣After my latest gallbladder posts, the majority of you asked for recipes using bitter greens so I decided to turn this into a collective community post by sharing YOUR submitted recipes.👩‍🍳👨‍🍳⁣
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⁣And boy did you deliver!! A big thanks to all of you who emailed me. I wish I could have included them all. (Swipe left for recipes)
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⁣So what’s the big fuss about bitter greens?🤨⁣
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⁣Well, they stimulate the taste receptors on the tongue which signals the brain to release digestive juices, including bile, to help with overall digestion and liver/gallbladder health.🙌🏻⁣
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⁣And not to mention… they are rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and glutathione – our body’s main antioxidant and detoxifier!⁣
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⁣If you haven’t tried bitter greens yet, I hope these recipes motivate you to give them a try! Definitely a post to save for future reference.⁣
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⁣Let me know which ones you’re interested in trying.👇🏻⁣
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⁣Please share ❤️⁣
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⁣#gallbladdersurgery #gallbladderdiet #gallbladderhealth #gallbladderremoval #gallbladder #gallbladderproblems #cholecystectomy #gallbladderstones #bile #saveyourgallbladder #liverhealth #nutritionaltherapy #uaehealthmovement #healthawareness #healthyrecipes #gallbladderrecovery #bittergreens #functionalmedicinedubai #askb
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    Can I just start off by saying – YOU ALL ARE AMAZING!!🤩⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣After my latest gallbladder posts, the majority of you asked for recipes using bitter greens so I decided to turn this into a collective community post by sharing YOUR submitted recipes.👩‍🍳👨‍🍳⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣And boy did you deliver!! A big thanks to all of you who emailed me. I wish I could have included them all. (Swipe left for recipes) ⁣⁣ ⁣So what’s the big fuss about bitter greens?🤨⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Well, they stimulate the taste receptors on the tongue which signals the brain to release digestive juices, including bile, to help with overall digestion and liver/gallbladder health.🙌🏻⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣And not to mention… they are rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and glutathione – our body’s main antioxidant and detoxifier!⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣If you haven’t tried bitter greens yet, I hope these recipes motivate you to give them a try! Definitely a post to save for future reference.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Let me know which ones you’re interested in trying.👇🏻⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Please share ❤️⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣#gallbladdersurgery #gallbladderdiet #gallbladderhealth #gallbladderremoval #gallbladder #gallbladderproblems #cholecystectomy #gallbladderstones #bile #saveyourgallbladder #liverhealth #nutritionaltherapy #uaehealthmovement #healthawareness #healthyrecipes #gallbladderrecovery #bittergreens #functionalmedicinedubai #askb