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14/06/2023

Antibiotics are great to help you combat bacterial infections but it often come with unpleasant side effects.

It’s important to support your immune system and digestive system during and after the course of antibiotics.

Taking probiotics is a key part of speeding up your recovery. Another part is to stay away from processed food and alcohol. See post for more. :)
Hope you find the is helpful .

12/06/2023

Are you struggling with yo yo diet ?

The key to sustainable weight loss isn’t counting calories.

This is because not all calorie are created equal.

➡️ 1 gram of transfat = 7 Kcal . This is not the same as 1 gram of unsaturated fat = 7 kcal, found in salmon or olive oils and full of antioxidants and fat soluble nutrients.

➡️ 1 piece of organic apple has less pesticides and more nutrients than GMO grown apple.

➡️ Dairy contains hormones that produce inflammatory responses in your body, which make you fat.

➡️ Unmanaged stress makes your body switch to survival mode which prompt it to store more fat.

❗️If weight loss is as simple as a mathematical equation, obesity wouldn’t be a pandemic problem.

Double click the post if you agree.

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07/06/2023

If eating too little fruits and vegetables is the cause of your cholesterol problem, why are you taking a medication for?

If you want to prevent cardiovascular disease caused by insufficient antioxidants from your diet, taking vitamins should not be your first tool of choice.

Unless there’s a genetic mutation that result in extremely high level of LDL or triglycerides, cholesterol buildup from congested liver, insufficient fiber and vegetables in the diet, or over eating , is best tackled at the root cause, not taking a drug or a supplement to mask the symptoms.

What are your thoughts?
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05/06/2023

Unmasking the signs of inflammation.

Your body provides you more clues than conventional lab tests.

One size fits all approach not only deceive lab tests but also mask your symptoms and may delay best treatment window.

There could be many factors contributing to one symptom. There could also be many symptoms shared by one common contributing factor.

More on this later.

If you have been putting it off on the back burner, it’s worth taking your time to reconsider and prioritize your health.

25/05/2023

Sometimes life happens .

A perfect night of sleep can be a bit difficult.

Don’t you agree?

20/05/2023

Nothing ruins your day like a night of poor sleep!

Can you relate?
Share your experience in the comment section below.

When it gets out of hand, not only it limits your brain function , it also throws your mood off, and more things goes wrong.

Despite that, do you often prioritize other responsibilities , work, caretaking , social obligations or relationships over your sleep?

How bad could missing a little bit of sleep be?

The less you sleep, the shorter your lifespan is.

More in the post .

When in doubt, choose sleep.

15/05/2023

Zinc is not only a critical part of immune system, it is also important components for hormone regulation, insulin sensitivity, and cognitive function.

Too little zinc from diet can lead to increased inflammation in the body, elevated blood pressure and hair loss .

Besides the ones mentioned in the post, white spots on your nails is another sign of zinc insufficiency.

Zinc needs to be in balance with copper and other minerals. Too much zinc can be harmful to your body.

When in doubt, best to get a blood test check your zinc status.

10/05/2023

This vitamin deficiency is known to be difficult to spot. Because the symptoms are generalized and often overlap with iron deficiency anemia, it is often missed clinically.

People have been mistakenly put on antidepressants because this vitamin deficiency —- B12.

Lab test can be tricky if the right marker was not ordered.

Serum B12 is not a good indicator of your B12 status. Methylmalonic acid (MMA) is the better one that tell you the level of the active B12 circulating in your body .

You can easily reverse it with B12 supplementation or injection.

Hope you find this helpful.

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08/05/2023

Histamine is an essential part of the immune response but it can cause great discomforts when too much of it buildup in the body.

Conventional drugs like histamine blockers help to manage the symptoms but do not help resolve the underlying issue(s). This includes assist the breakdown or prevent the release of more histamine in your body.

One way to reduce the amount of exposure and histamine intake by follow a low histamine diet.

Another way is to unclog your histamine drain by

- Getting enough micronutrients, especially Zinc , copper, quercetin, B6 and vitamin C. These can improve the detoxification and elimination process.

- Get adequate sleep. Insufficient sleep weakens your immune system.

- Stay hydration. Water helps to flush out the excess histamine. Avoid alcohol or diuretic drinks (coffee).

05/05/2023

Gut healing is a tedious journey !

Setbacks , temporarily or not, can be discouraging.

No matter what, keep going and celebrate the little improvements as they come along :)

And remember to take your probiotics ~

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03/05/2023

Belching after eating is a common sign of indigestion and low stomach acid.

This used to be an old people’s disease because your stomach acid naturally declines as you age.

Nowadays, approximately 1 in 5 adults have health issues related to low stomach acid, according to NIH.

Stress, anxiety , H. Pylori infections are some of the common causes of low stomach acid.

Chronic low stomach acid not only lead to nutrients imbalance but also predispose you to other health problems such as osteoporosis, poor immune response, hair loss and brittle nails.

If you struggle with stomach problems, it helps to work with a functional medicine provider to formulate a plan that work for well you.

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