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 9, 2024 | Inflammation, Oxalate, Science-Based, Supplements
If you're battling Interstitial Cystitis or Bladder Pain Syndrome, understanding the role of oxalates and their impact on your condition is crucial. Oxalates, found in various foods and produced in our bodies, can worsen bladder symptoms. Interestingly, research reveals that exposure to oxalate crystals can significantly increase levels of TGF-beta, a protein linked to inflammation [...]
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 [...]
by mandy | May 19, 2022 | Digestive/Urinary, Evidence Based, Inflammation, Nutrition, Science-Based, Supplements, Uncategorized
The Miracle of pH Structured Silver for Painful Bladder Syndrome Silver has a very special role in my life for my painful bladder syndrome. Many years ago, my daughter was getting chronic ear infections. A friend of mine told me to use collodial silver to avoid antibiotics. Of course....I did not listen, and she [...]
by mandy | Jan 31, 2022 | Digestive/Urinary, Evidence Based, Inflammation, Science-Based, Supplements, Wellness
The search for Immune Support I am very interested in alternative therapies that provide immune support. Our immune system is central to our health. It shields us from viruses, bacteria and even toxins. Unfortunately as we become older, our immune system weakens. This is known as immunoscencence. To learn more about this visit this blog. [...]
by mandy | Jan 29, 2022 | Evidence Based, Inflammation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Science-Based, Supplements
Gut Health and Vitamin D Do you know the role vitamin D plays in your gut health? The incidence of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) has increased over the past few decades, especially in developed countries. I was particularly interested in the role vitamin D plays in the therapy of IBD, since low vitamin D [...]
