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24/08/2025

Zach Bush always has something profoundly true to say.

06/08/2025

NB.
🌿Bone broth can make people with high histamine worse.
🌿Probiotics need to be selected based on presentation.
🌿Enzymes need to be selected on presentation.
🌿Clients with food copious sensitivities do well on immunoglobulins and there are various gut healing powder s based on presentation.

The gut lining is like a shield, protecting us from environmental threats
The immense mucosal surface acts as a barrier, hosting billions of bacteria engaging with our body’s most extensive immune system. While the intact intestinal barrier defends against the invasion of microorganisms and toxins, it simultaneously remains open to facilitate the absorption of crucial fluids and nutrients. This delicate equilibrium arises from the intricate anatomical and functional composition of the intestinal barrier, with its functionality assessed through the term intestinal dysbiosis

# intestinalpermeability

25/07/2025

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25/07/2025

I totally aggree IBS constipation type r diarrhoea type are labels and are worth looking at the deeper root causes.
Personally, I start with AO Bioresonance as it shows me how the entire body is functioning.
If we can’t resolve it from that we may need to turn to a GI Map stool test.

IBS can mask deeper imbalances in the gut.

In this case, let's walk through clinical thought processing to explore the symptoms, differential diagnosis, and how we found the root cause.

Exploring functional testing revealed key microbiome disruptions.

It’s a reminder that IBS isn’t always the end diagnosis.... sometimes, it’s a clue.

-M -D -C

20/07/2025

At Natural Apothecary, I commonly see a diverse array of skin conditions that I correlate back to toxic exposures that may be environmental or drug induced such as a recent client who was taking regular NSAIDs that increased her histamine and gut permeability only to fuel her skin and hormonal imbalances.

What if every rash, breakout, and flare-up is your body's distress signal about something deeper?

While you've been focusing on your skin, the real action might be happening in your liver—the body's primary detoxification centre that few dermatologists think to investigate.
Your liver is a silent powerhouse that affects your skin in ways most people never suspect:
·       Chemical Processing Plant: It neutralises toxins that would otherwise erupt through your skin
·       Hormone Regulator: It processes hormones that directly influence skin inflammation
·       Nutrient Activator: It transforms raw vitamins into their skin-nourishing active forms
·       Waste Management System: When backed up, toxins find alternative exit routes (hello, skin!) A key blockage is often glucaronidation.
·       Histamine Controller: A sluggish liver can't clear histamine, leading to itchy, reactive skin
·       Fat Metabolism Centre: It produces the bile needed to absorb skin-critical nutrients
·       Inflammation Manager: Liver congestion can trigger system-wide inflammatory signals
The frustrating truth? When your skin won't heal despite trying everything externally, the answer often lies internally.

As a practitioner, I focus on fixing your drainage pathways, balancing your hormones, reducing stress and reducing your histamine response. How do I assess for this? Complete case history…. AO Bioresonance and occasionally when required DUTCH testing only when I suspect there is a distinct hormonal component that requires to be established.
No need to suffer in silence or allow this to continue. We have so much to offer.

20/05/2025

Why I recommend turning off your router, putting your phone wifi and bluetooth on aeroplane mode and placing as far away from sleep space as possible and going back to the old fashioned alarm clock.
Two hours off devices before bed.
Turn off flickering overhead lights.
Epsom salt bath
Read a book and listen to music before bed

The most common source of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field (RF-EMF) exposures during sleep includes digital devices, yet there are no studies investigating the impact of multi-night exposure to electromagnetic fields emitted from a baby monitor on sleep under real-world conditions in healthy adu...

04/05/2025

This week I have listened to a great webinar bon ADHD and Galangal was a star. So, I thought I would focus on this
Fiery root with Brain & Body Benefits!

Often mistaken for ginger, galangal is a standout medicinal root used for centuries in traditional medicine—and now backed by modern science.

So, what makes galangal so special?
Rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, galangal offers powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects—making it especially exciting for:

1. Brain Support (including ADHD):
•🌿Enhances dopamine pathways, supporting focus and motivation
🌿Reduces oxidative stress and brain inflammation
🌿Protects neurons and promotes mental clarity
🌿May improve attention and cognitive function in ADHD

2. Cancer-Fighting Potential:
🌿Contains active compounds like galangin and alpinetin
🌿Shown to inhibit tumour growth and induce cancer cell apoptosis (cell death) in lab studies
🌿Particularly promising in gastric, breast, colon, and leukaemia models
🌿Supports natural detox pathways and reduces DNA damage

3. Bonus Benefits:
🌿Antimicrobial & antiviral
🌿Anti-nausea and digestive support
🌿Improves circulation and metabolic health

Fresh in food or taken as a tincture or capsule—galangal is a fiery ally for mind and body.
I do have this in several brain enhancing formulas.
. clarity function

03/05/2025

SIBO is often a symptom of deeper dysfunction—not the root issue.
It is so important to treat the terrain, not just the bacteria.

Here’s what needs to be assessed and supported before SIBO treatment:
1. Adrenals & HPA Axis – Stress shuts down gut motility. Support your nervous system and cortisol rhythm first.
2. Candida/Yeast Overgrowth – Common in SIBO clients. Yeast ferments carbs and fuels bacterial imbalance.
3. Other Gut Infections – Parasites, H. pylori, or general dysbiosis may be the real driver.
4. Low Stomach Acid – Without enough acid, bacteria thrive where they shouldn’t.
5. Gallbladder/Bile Flow – Bile keeps bacteria in check and helps fat digestion. Stagnation = overgrowth.
6. Motility & MMC – SIBO often recurs because motility isn’t restored. Treat the vagus nerve too!
7. Structural Blockages – Scar tissue or anatomical issues ca trap bacteria in the small intestine.
8. Neurological Issues – Brain–gut communication is key. Nerve dysfunction impacts movement and immunity.
9. Nutrient Deficiencies – Especially zinc, B12, vitamin D – all needed for immunity and gut lining repair.
10. Emotional Stress & Trauma – Chronic fight-or-flight keeps the gut inflamed and stagnant.

SIBO isn’t just about killing bugs. It’s about restoring balance.

Need help with a thorough SIBO prep plan?
Book with me at Natural Apothecary – https://l.bttr.to/GjLda where we treat the whole person, not just the test. I use AO Bioresonance to assess how each system is performing and what toxicities and food sensitivities you have.
It also gives you some amazing relaxing music to listen to to calm your nervous system. This is imprinted with the optimising frequencies generated from your Bioresonance.

11/04/2025

Meet the “Queen of Herbs” — Shatavari
Known as Asparagus racemosus, this powerful Ayurvedic adaptogen has been supporting women’s health for centuries. The name Shatavari translates to “she who has a hundred husbands”—a nod to its legendary fertility and vitality-boosting powers.

Here’s why it deserves a spot in your wellness routine:
🌿Supports hormonal balance & fertility
🌿Eases PMS & menopause symptoms
🌿Boosts immunity & digestion
🌿Promotes calm & reduces anxiety
🌿Enhances lactation for nursing mums
🌿Soothes inflammation & supports respiratory health

Available in powder, capsule, and liquid extract forms. Always check with a practitioner, especially if pregnant or managing hormone-sensitive conditions.

Nature’s ancient remedy, reimagined for modern women.
Have you tried Shatavari yet? Share your experience below!

29/03/2025

Mould isn't just a "damp room problem" In fact, it's causing complex, multi-system illnesses that are frequently misdiagnosed or dismissed.
As a practioner who recognises all the signs of mould toxicity, I see patients regularly who've been told their symptoms are "all in their head" or given multiple diagnoses without anyone connecting the dots.
The truth? These seemingly unrelated symptoms can ALL stem from the same root cause: mycotoxin exposure from living or working in a damp home ANYTime in your lifetime.

If you're nodding along to several symptoms (you don't need to have ALL), it might be time to investigate mould as a potential trigger.

Mould toxicity can manifest as:
🌿Cognitive issues (brain fog, memory problems, difficulty concentrating)
🌿Sleep disturbances and fatigue.
🌿Chronic inflammation and unexplained pain
🌿Neurological symptoms (tingling, burning sensations,”electric shocks")
🌿Digestive problems including IBS that don't respond to treatment.
🌿Carbohydrate cravings and blood sugar imbalances. Weight gain or loss.
🌿 Anxiety, depression, and mood swings that appeared “out of nowhere"
🌿Temperature dysregulation and night sweats
🌿Skin rashes that are generally itchy
🌿Lymph gland swellings that eventually may lead to lymphomas
🌿Palpitations, shortness of breath, asthma, sinusitis and bronchitis.
🌿 Tremors and muscle twitching
🌿 Postural othostatic Dysautonomia (POTS)
🌿New sensitivities to foods, smells, chemicals, and medications

The most frustrating part? Standard medical tests often miss mould illness entirely, leaving patients suffering for years without answers.

These symptoms build up as you get older as your Toxic burden increases and your detox pathways become more challenged.

Hormonal changes such as puberty, childbirth, perimenopause and menopause add another layer that tens to make these symptoms worse as this can aggravate HISTAMINE.

If you've been on a medical merry-go-round with multiple specialists and still don't have clear answers, this could be the missing piece.

Say TEST in the comments if you'd like information on proper testing for mould illness and how to work with me for healing.
Remember: You're not crazy. Your symptoms are real. And there IS a way forward.

26/03/2025

🌿Cryptolepis is a medicinal shrub that has historically been used in African traditional medicine for centuries. It is said to be helpful in a variety of health conditions.

🌿The most common cryptolepis benefits seem to come from its exceptional antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, bitter, immunomodulatory, and hypoglycemic properties.

🌿Cryptolepis is best known for its incredible ability to help fight against microbes. This is the reason why this herb has historically been used to control malaria in different African countries for centuries, according to “Herbs and Spices” [1].

🌿Plant chemicals found in cryptolepis, especially cryptolepine, have been shown to have significant anti-inflammatory properties. It can help block and modulate inflammatory pathways and thereby, may help reduce and keep inflammation levels in check.

🌿A 2013 study in Evidenced-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine has shown that cryptolepine is effective in inhibiting the production of inflammatory components and balancing inflammation levels in the resident immune cells of the CNS (central nervous system) called microglia [3].

🌿In multiple in vitro studies, cryptolepis has been found to be effective in modulating immune responses that can help prevent diverse medical conditions. Research suggests that phytochemical compounds in cryptolepis have the potential to inhibit DNA synthesis and may act as a potential immunotherapeutic agent to prevent and manage various related conditions [5] [6].

🌿In my clinic, I have mainly used it Cryptoleptis for the management Lyme Arthritis as well as chronic fungal and mycoplasma infections.

🌿Crypoleptis has recently been reported in Frontiers of Medicine In their study — whose findings appear in the journal Frontiers in Medicine — the investigators analysed the potential of 14 different plant extracts in killing B. burgdorferi. (Lyme )
They compared the results with those of two of the traditional drugs used against Lyme disease: doxycycline and cefuroxime.

🌿The in vitro tests suggested that extracts from seven different plants were more effective against the Lyme disease bacteria than doxycycline and cefuroxime.

🌿The plants in question were black walnut (Juglans nigra), cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa), sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua), Mediterranean rockrose (Cistus incanus), Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis), Ghanaian quinine (Cryptolepis sanguinolenta), and Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum).

🌿The researchers note that the ones with the highest antibacterial activity directed against B. burgdorferi were Ghanaian quinine and Japanese knotweed.

🌿A study co-author, Prof Ying Yhang made the comment
“This study provides the first convincing evidence that some of the herbs used by patients, such as Cryptolepis, black walnut, sweet wormwood, cat’s claw, and Japanese knotweed, have potent activity against Lyme disease bacteria, especially the dormant persister forms, which are not killed by the current Lyme antibiotics,”

Accordingly these are the herbs I use in clinic for these chronic infections and people respond very well.

Definitely, a favourite herb of mine due to such profound relief in chronic lyme arthritis.

# fungalinfections

02/03/2025

Struggling with Unexplained Symptoms?
It Could Be Mould Toxicity!

✔️ Fatigue that won’t go away?
✔️ Brain fog & memory issues?
✔️ Sinus congestion or chronic infections?
✔️ Gut issues like bloating & IBS?
✔️ Hormonal imbalances or weight gain?

If you’ve been exposed to mould—at home, at work, or in a past environment—mycotoxins could be silently driving your symptoms. These toxic compounds from mould can colonise your sinuses, lungs, gut, and even the brain, leading to chronic inflammation, immune dysfunction, and metabolic imbalances.

Mosaic Mycotoxin Testing is available at Natural Apothecary

✔️ Comprehensive analysis of key mycotoxins
✔️ Expert interpretation – We’ve been trained by Dr. Jill Crista, Dr. Jill Carnahan & Dr. Gail Clayton in Mycotoxin Testing & Protocol Formulation
✔️ Actionable solutions – We guide you through a step-by-step detox plan

💰 Testing Cost: $595
🩺 Consultation Fees:
• Initial Consultation is required to take your history (1.5 hours): $160
• Follow-up Consultation to receive results and initial plan(1 hour): $125

Different Mycotoxins require different sollutions.

✅ Aflatoxins – Supports liver detox & antioxidants
✅ Ochratoxin A – Requires kidney detox & targeted binders
✅ Trichothecenes – Needs immune support & gut repair
✅ Citrinin – Focuses on mitochondrial function & oxidative stress reduction
✅ Gliotoxin – Involves immune modulation & antifungal strategies
✅ Zearalenone – Addresses hormone disruption & liver detox

We may also test your genetics at a cost of $256 to determine where you need support for detoxification.

Take Control of Your Health!

If you’ve been exposed to mould or are experiencing lingering symptoms, don’t wait—get tested, get answers, and start your healing journey today.

📲 DM us to book your test at Natural Apothecary!
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