by mandy | Mar 24, 2024 | Detox, Evidence Based, Genetics, Inflammation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Science-Based, Supplements
The intricate interactions within our body's immune system, particularly involving mast cells, play a crucial role in inflammation and allergic reactions. These cells, when triggered by external substances (antigens), can cause inflammation and produce various chemicals that lead to allergic symptoms. Central to this process is a protein called spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk), which, when [...]
by mandy | Mar 17, 2024 | Evidence Based, Inflammation, Science-Based, Wellness
Copper peptides, small fragments of proteins combined with a copper ion, have emerged as a potent tool in the health and wellness landscape, particularly in the skincare and medical industries. These naturally occurring complexes are renowned for their remarkable ability to promote healing, stimulate collagen and elastin production, and act as antioxidants, making them invaluable [...]
by mandy | Mar 15, 2024 | Evidence Based, Inflammation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Science-Based, Wellness
Iron overload is a condition traditionally linked to a host of health issues ranging from liver damage and diabetes to heart problems and distinct changes in skin coloration in severe cases. Symptoms of moderate iron overload include fatigue, joint pain, mood swings, hair loss, and more. The repercussions extend to an elevated risk of neurodegenerative [...]
by mandy | Mar 14, 2024 | Detox, Evidence Based, Genetics, Science-Based, Wellness
Genetic research has uncovered a specific gene mutation known as the cystathionine beta-synthase (CBS) mutation. This mutation accelerates the activity of the CBS enzyme, a crucial player in the transsulfuration pathway. This pathway, pivotal in liver function, oversees the conversion of homocysteine to cystathionine, leading towards the synthesis of either taurine or glutathione — but [...]
by mandy | Mar 5, 2024 | Diet, Digestive/Urinary, Evidence Based, Oxalate, Science-Based
If you're navigating the challenging journey of Interstitial Cystitis (IC) or Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS), you're well aware of the search for relief from its persistent and often debilitating symptoms. A key player in the discomfort you're experiencing could be oxalates—a substance that, when at high levels in the body, is linked to increased bladder [...]
by mandy | Jan 30, 2024 | Digestive/Urinary, Evidence Based, Inflammation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Science-Based, Supplements, Wellness
https://youtu.be/27PGnCssR8I?si=d40pjClWGwEYe7UG UTI and Chronic UTI- Vitamin D Connection In my recent video, I talk about some of the root causes of IC and chronic UTI, and this includes a protein called cathelicidin. This becomes very important in the context of chronic UTI and biofilm infections associated with IC and Bladder Pain syndrome. Urinary Tract Infections [...]
