Dr Bernice Woest

30/06/2022

Food intolerances Vs Food allergy

Food intolerances

This a non-allergic food hypersensitivity, an unwanted reaction due to a specific food ingredient ,when this ingredient is consumed
This is not a true food allergy (an allergic reaction needs the presence of IgE antibodies against the food)

A food intolerance can occur due to the absence of chemicals or enzymes in the body needed to digest that particular ingredient
This type of reaction is much more common than food allergies. It is a more chronic reaction than the acute allergic reaction to food
Symptoms include:
Fatigue
Joint pains
Dark circles under eyes
Night sweats
Bloating
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation (IBS), bloating
Mouth ulcers
Sinus, chronic cough, asthma, rhinitis
Eczema, skin rash
Weight gain due to chronic inflammation

Contact us today for food intolerance testing
Dr Bernice Woest 0723697340

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18/08/2021

🤰Bladder infections in pregnancy

Mostly the cause is bacterial (E. Coli)

*The concern with bladder infection is the fact that it might travel upwards to the kidneys leading to preterm labour and low birth weight.

*Symptoms of bladder infection :
-Urinary urgency
-Pain and burning on urination
-Cramps in your lower back or abdomen
-Urine looks cloudy, bloody, dark and has a smell

*Why is it more common during pregnancy?
-Hormonal changes that causes urine to move backwards from bladder to kidneys
-Increased levels of protein and sugars in urine
-Due to increase pressure of uterus your bladder sometimes won't empty properly and the urine that stays in the bladder can be a source of infection
-Sexual in*******se

*Advice:
-Keep hydrated (up water intake)
-Pass urine after Sexual in*******se
-Wipe from front to back
-Use water based lubricants during s*x
-Wear cotton underwear

🌱Homeopathic remedies to consider:
- Cantharis: strong urge to urinate
Urine passes in drops, burn pain
- Nux vomica: Irritable bladder, better for hot baths. Constant urge to urinate
- Apis mellifica: Burning, stinging pains. Better for cold applications
- Berberis:burning pains, feel if urine still left in bladder after urination
- Staphysagria: infection after s*x or after use of catheters.

17/08/2021

🌱Back pain during pregnancy 🤰

Common in first trimester when ligaments become lax for the expending uterus this can put strain on joints of the lower back and pelvis which can cause back aches

*Advice:

-Practice good posture
-Do stetches
-Do exercise (pilates to strengthen core)
-Avoid lifting heavy objects- always bend your knees when lifting objects
-Wear flat shoes, distribute your weight evenly
-sleep on your side
-Put heat /cold on the affected area.

🌱Remedies to consider :
-Aesculus : pain in the very low back
-Arnica montana: For any pain, strains/ sprains
-Bryonia: Pain due to change of position
-Rhus tox: Pain during initial movement, improves with continued movement.

16/08/2021

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16/08/2021

🌱Hemorrhoids/piles in pregnancy🤰

Hemorrhoids are simply veins outside the a**s that are swollen/enlarged (approx 50% of women get hemorrhoids in pregnancy)

*There are 2 types :internal (inside the body) and external (outside of your body).
It is most common during the 3rd trimester and after giving birth.

*Symptoms :
-Painful stool
-Bleeding after bowel movements
-Swollen skin at your a**s
-Itching, burning and swelling

*Causes:
-Increased abdominal pressure (pregnant belly)
-Changing hormones
-Constipation
-Increased blood volume (enlarged veins)

*Treatments include:
-Epsom salt bath
-Ice packs near area
-Avoid constipation (increase water intake and fibre)
-Lie on your side (reduces pressure on a**s)
-Avoid sitting long periods
-Kegel exercises

🌱Remedies to conside:
-Aesculus hippocamp: sharp shoot pains in a**s
-Aloe: swollen and protruding piles
-Graphites: feeling of heaviness in lower abdomen
-nux vomica: piles due to sedentary lifestyle
-Pulsatilla :
- Suplhur: itching, burning piles
-hamamelis: improves circulation

10/08/2021

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