by mandy | Jan 15, 2023 | Digestive/Urinary, Evidence Based
It is more common than you think! Oxalate issues are not as simple as “cut out your oxalates and you will heal”. This is a common misconception. From my own personal experience, the low oxalate diet alone did not heal my body. I learned on my own that I had multiple contributors to my oxalate [...]
by mandy | Dec 22, 2022 | Evidence Based, Science-Based, Wellness
Test, don't Guess I am writing this blog because I have been lurking on a few fertility Facebook groups and I am shocked when I see people are not using the right tools to investigate their hormones to improve fertility. Hands down, I feel the Dutch test is the GOLD standard for anyone struggling [...]
by mandy | Oct 18, 2022 | Digestive/Urinary, Evidence Based, Inflammation, Science-Based, Wellness
Part 2 of 3 In the previous blog, I introduced RANTES and how it is associated with inflammation. What had sparked my interest is that I have had a lot of patients come to me with a very unique presentation of inflammation revisited induced after COVID-19. I this previous blog, I discussed RANTES, TNF-a, NFK-B [...]
by mandy | Aug 28, 2022 | Evidence Based, Inflammation, Science-Based, Wellness
Inflammation Part 1 of 3 Recently I have had a lot of patients come to me with a very unique presentation of inflammation induced after COVID-19. I have recently come upon something very important findings through my training with Bob Miller and the Tree of Life that I want to share with you. I am [...]
by mandy | Aug 5, 2022 | Evidence Based, Inflammation, Science-Based
In a previous blog, I discuss the cell danger response and how your cells can get stuck. Dr. Navio termed these complicated biochemical abnormalities seen in inflammatory reactions as a result of cells being threatened by an infectious agent or toxin. This can often lead to oxidative stress, which has a host of consequences when [...]
by mandy | Jul 27, 2022 | Detox, Digestive/Urinary, Evidence Based, Inflammation, Science-Based, Wellness
Cells can get stuck! Cells can get stuck in a reaction that was intended to heal the body. When that backfires, it becomes the problem instead. I spoke of this a bit in an interview with Dr. Serrafino about FSM and how it can reboot your system from the cell danger response. A toxin can trigger [...]
by mandy | Jul 25, 2022 | Inspiration, new-blog, Success Stories, Uncategorized, Wellness
We've all heard the saying, "Health is very fragile!" In May 2021, my health took a turn for the worst. At 50+ years old, working out five days per week, and at the peak of fitness conditioning, I decided to begin juicing fresh fruits and vegetables to detox. I juiced a variety of recipes which [...]
by mandy | Jul 24, 2022 | Detox, Digestive/Urinary, Inflammation, Science-Based, Wellness
IC and Bladder Pain Syndrome In my clinical nutrition practice, I have come to really appreciate the role oxalates play in Bladder Pain Syndrome and Interstitial Cystitis. There are different viewpoints in the health community that debate the contribution that comes from dietary sources vs. the endogenous production. Most of the literature I have read [...]
by mandy | May 19, 2022 | Digestive/Urinary, Evidence Based, Inflammation, Science-Based, Wellness
THE ORAL MICROBIOME AND YOUR HEALTH We talk a lot about the microbial community of the body, and thankfully, this is because even the conventional medical community is starting to recognize the importance of this community in human health. The microbiome consists of various niches such as the oral cavity, gastro-intestinal and urogenital tracts, and [...]
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 [...]