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Is Your Diet causing you to Produce Excess Oxalate?

Is Your Diet causing you to Produce Excess Oxalate?

by | 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 [...]
Cathelicidin: Secret Weapon in the Fight Against UTI’s

Cathelicidin: Secret Weapon in the Fight Against UTI’s

by | 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 [...]
Unlocking the Mystery: How Everyday Foods Influence Bladder Health and Oxalate Metabolism

Unlocking the Mystery: How Everyday Foods Influence Bladder Health and Oxalate Metabolism

by | Jan 7, 2024 | Detox, Digestive/Urinary, Inflammation, Science-Based, Wellness

In my clinical practice, I've observed a fascinating pattern: patients grappling with high levels of oxalates often exhibit elevated benzoic acid levels, coupled with diminished hippuric acid. This correlation is particularly notable among those suffering from interstitial cystitis, a chronic condition characterized by bladder pain and discomfort. Understanding the interplay of these compounds in our [...]
The Skin Microbiome

The Skin Microbiome

by | Dec 14, 2023 | Detox, Digestive/Urinary, Inflammation, Science-Based, Wellness

Are you struggling with inflammatory skin conditions like atopic dermatitis? This blog is for you! We're diving deep into the remarkable relationship between your skin microbiome and gut health. Discover how the balance of your gut and skin microbiome can be a game-changer in managing conditions like atopic dermatitis. Your microbiome The skin microbiome plays [...]
Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs)

Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs)

by | Dec 14, 2023 | Diet, Evidence Based, Inflammation, Nutrition

https://youtu.be/U9ik9yDwvRk?si=kHknHWW4b95Mhsdg Introduction to AGEs Advanced Glycation End Products, commonly referred to as AGEs, are compounds that naturally form in the body when sugars react with proteins or lipids without the assistance of enzymes. This reaction, known as glycation, occurs slowly over time and is a part of the body's metabolic processes. However, AGEs can also [...]