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@happyhanneke said in Sudden dental issues/lack of saliva: @Jennifer I took some time to think about this. Thanks very much for the information. I am inclined to think it has nothing to do with hormone levels. The problematic part of menopause is years behind me and in those years I did have an increased amount of plaque. But I actually feel very good now. No more excess plaque. I used to have ulcerative colitis but that seems to have disappeared too with my menopause issues. I haven't had a flare up for years. But my nails are also brittle and break off easily. Therefore, I am going to the doctor to have a blood test done. If you have suggestions on what to specifically have tested I would like to know. I will ask her for sure to do thyroid panels. In the meantime I am slowly coming off cynomel. It didn't seem to do that much for me other than helping with my heart palpitations. I just want to see if I improve and if not I can always start again. You’re welcome. I’m glad you’re feeling good. Brittle nails, and any other connective tissue weakness, would relate back to thyroid/parathyroid gland function, as they are the main glands involved in calcium metabolism. The fact that you had heart palpitations, i.e., symptoms of adrenaline, would also indicate an underactive thyroid as the adrenals/adrenaline compensate for the thyroid when it’s not producing enough thyroid hormone. Personally, I don’t think blood tests are the most accurate diagnostic for thyroid function. Better are temps, including temps of extremities (feet, hands, nose and ears), taken first thing in the morning just after waking up, before eating, and 20–30 minutes after eating, pulse rate, achilles tendon reflex test and evaporation rate—total fluids consumed and eliminated via urine in a 24 hr period.

No proof with iodine on warf but ... I don't need a study to confirm the efficacity on every virus when it helps the immune system How effective is iodine as virucidal? (And by microbes, viruses, fungi and parasites) DOI: 10.1530/ERC-17-0515 Role of iodine metabolism in physiology and cancer. Endocr. Relat. Cancer. 2018 New research supports the exciting idea that I- participates as a protective antioxidant and can be oxidized to hypoiodite, a potent oxidant involved in the host defense against microorganisms. This was possibly the original role of I- in biological systems, before the appearance of TH in evolution. I- per se participates in its own regulation, and new evidence indicates that it may be antineoplastic, anti-proliferative and cytotoxic in human cancer. Alterations in the expression of I- transporters are associated with tumor development in a cancer-type-dependent manner. SARS-Cov-2 doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0254341 The in vitro virucidal activity of intranasal Povidone-Iodine (PVP-I) has been demonstrated recently to reduce SARS-CoV-2 viral titers. EID (200 μg iodine/ml) after exposure for 60 and 90 seconds was compared to controls. In both cases, the viral titer was reduced by 99%. EID = Essential Iodine Drops. Influenza viruses Iodine, particularly in the form of povidone-iodine, is effective against influenza viruses by disrupting their structure and blocking their ability to attach to and enter host cells. How it works • Disrupts viral structure: Iodine makes structural changes to the viral coat by attacking key viral proteins • Blocks attachment: Iodine interferes with the hemagglutinin protein, preventing the virus from attaching to receptors on human cells. • Inhibits viral release: It also inhibits neuraminidase, a viral enzyme essential for releasing new virus particles from infected cells.

I think the most powerful tool for both SIBO and SIFO is MSM sulfur. This podcast by Dr Janel explains how well it has worked for antibiotic resistant sibo. Its cheap, safe and works. https://gijanel.com/gi-janel-one-video/

More details on this link: Relation entre potassium et insuline https://mirzoune-ciboulette.forumactif.org/t2175-relation-entre-potassium-et-insuline#30640 Blood glucose management – the essential trio – with potassium playing a key role as an often-overlooked facilitator and magnesium ensuring stability. See graph at the end of the post.

3 meals each with 100g of carb and 36g lean protein and 15g of fat give 2000calories a day and thats not even counting vegetable side dishes. so you're exaggerating on how low the calorie count of 500 if you eat clean. I would do 3 meals with 200-250g of veg per meal and some pineapple and eggshell. some c8/c10 mct oil might clean out the gut. your comment about how "all" the food around you has fuing st in it is hitting that you have some sort of neuroticism and thats probably causing more issues than a SIBO which will probably resolve after digestion speeds up.

For Candida, you need to do a biofilm disruptor + a strong anti fungal, especially If you’ve had it for many years.

@LucH I understand, there is no way for you to assess the unique situation of my father; I was just curious if you cycled this like the others. I appreciate the additional information.

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@sunsunsun Merci! Below is a summary in case someone in need will be reading this in the future: Introduction Combination of vitamins E+D about as effective as antibiotic for treating bacterial sepsis/infection daily 1-2k IU D3 + 8.75mg/kg (700-800mg) Vit E (d-alpha-tocopherol or mixed unesterified d-isomers of all 4 tocopherols) The tetracyclines protect against sepsis independently of their antibiotics effects Tetracyclines might be the preferred antibiotic treatment (i.e. doxycycline in a HED of 0.25 mg/kg (intraperitoneal route, so orally one would need ~0.4 mg/kg to achieve the same effects) Endotoxin/LPS is a major driver of blood clotting, sepsis, heart attacks and strokes Aspirin (although only acts downstream of the endotoxin/LPS cascade) Substances that can limit the amount of endotoxin/LPS produced and entering the blood: easily digestible food; avoiding “resistant” starches carrot salad, charcoal (*not really applicable after appendectomy) Niacinamide and vitamin E to help restore the gut barrier pregnane steroids (and especially bioidentical progesterone) to directly bind endotoxin in the bloodstream Inhibiting fatty acid synthesis (FAS) dramatically improves sepsis survival rate least risky of FAS-Inhibitors is probably orlistat (Still severe side effects) aspirin might be good alternative; adding niacinamide + thiamine might improve its effectiveness against sepsis by improving glucose oxidation and reducing lipolysis respectively Inhibiting fatty acid synthesis reverses bacterial antibiotic resistance Aspirin (80mg-100mg daily) inhibited FAS by +50% Aspirin As A Cure For Sepsis excellent thread https://lowtoxinforum.com/threads/aspirin-as-a-cure-for-sepsis.15753/post-215210 Baking Soda Dramatically Increases Antibiotic Effectiveness, Could Help In Sepsis (!) Note: research involved in vitro work only + oral route probably not applicable after appendectomy see Haidut comment Caffene restores lowered cytochrome C oxidase activity + Caffeine restores cytochrome C damaged by sepsis one cup of coffee or about 80mg-100mg of caffeine probably better to do in recovery, not with acute sepsis DHEA Protects From Endotoxin Effects And Lethality single HED dose of as little as 5mg - 7mg DHEA daramatically increased survival of lethal endotoxins DHEA protects from endotoxin (even lethal doses) IV B1+Vit. C+ Cortisone Prevents Septic Induced Death Full interview with Dr. Paul Marik his 2017 paper in question for early treatment protocol Vit C (1.5 g every 6 h for 4 days or until ICU discharge) Thiamine (200 mg every 12 h for 4 days or until ICU discharge) Hydrocortisone (50 mg every 6h for 7 days or until ICU discharge followed by a taper over 3 days) read on the other forum this one failed to replicate, although some studies exist that show somewhat sig improvement https://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343(19)30699-0/fulltext s/o @mauritio T3 levels are a predictor of mortality from sepsis This study (and this one) shows that lactic acid is an independent risk factor for death due to sepsis. CO2 lowers lactic acid, T3 increases CO2. So it makes sense that T3 was so strongly correlated with survival in sepsis patients. -> improve CO2 / lower lactate (thiamin, niacinamide) This study shows a significant increase in survival time of people who take aspirin before hospitalization (by 1.3 days) Vitamin B2 Remarkably Effective Against Endotoxin, Sepsis, And Other Bacterial Infections especially its activated form riboflavin '5 phosphate (R5P) minimum effective human equivalent oral doses for the combination of R5P and valine were approximately 0.2mg/kg and 25mg/kg respectively. This assumes bioavailability of 90% and 70% for R5P and valine. The Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex in Sepsis: Metabolic Regulation and Targeted Therapy "A group of drugs that target PDHC activation, including dichloroacetate (DCA), thiamine, amrinone, ciprofloxacin, and TNF-binding protein (TNFbp), have been shown to ameliorate the symptoms of sepsis" Septic Shock: Serotonin Is The Likely Cause Of Septic And Anaphylactic Shock Anti-Serotonin (Cyproheptadine) + Aspirin Famotidine & Anti-histamines Protect Organs In (septic) Shock Both an H2 blocker (Famotidine, Cyproheptadine) and an H1 blocker (Chlorphenamine) were each offered protection Inosine Increases NAD/NADH Ratio And Reduces Systemic Inflammation s/o Koveras Anti-Serotonin, Cypro, Tryptophan Metabolism, Vitamin C, Hydrocortisone, Thiamin https://lowtoxinforum.com/threads/do-not-forget-to-give-thiamine-to-your-septic-shock-patient.12006/ See also: Haidut on radiation exposure due to x-ray https://bioenergetic.forum/topic/3037/advice-on-lowering-endotoxin/18 https://bioenergetic.forum/topic/2140/any-info-on-sepsis-bacteremia-antibiotics-used/16 Citrulline to restore immune function after sepsis L-Citrulline restores immunity & T Cell mitochondria function acutely highest food sources: 1 cup of red flesh watermelon might have ~150mg per cup. or ~400mg for yellow flesh watermelon https://bioenergetic.forum/post/42939 Anti-inflammatory Effect of Low-Intensity Ultrasound in Septic Rats https://bioenergetic.forum/post/60444 (!) avoid mitophagy enhancers like menaquinone (K2), urolithin-A or mitochondrial uncouplers like DNP, BAM15, methylene blue, theobromine etc. (especially in the initial stage of sepsis) https://lowtoxinforum.com/threads/aspirin-in-the-context-of-endotoxin-tolerance.49865/

@lobotomize said in less salt = more social bell curve?: Coincidentally, when I'm sick, I'm also extremely social Hi, Not the same when you feel tired. Energy is derived towards temperature. Why aggressive when you lack Na? Na is required for osmolarity and balance. Brain function is impaired. This imbalance disrupts cognitive control, leading to irritability, confusion, and reduced impulse control. You may possibly feel as if your were threatened too (survival instinct) if you've already lived such a deficiency.

@alfredoolivas like Ik all of this but im just asking, I have a bag of mk7 that I dont wanna use bcus of its negative effects compared to k1 and mk4, im gonna be needing to take a massive amount of mk7 and more than 150mcg ish has been shown in some cases to be problematic and if Im gonna be taking 4g of aspirin my needs of vit K will go up to the point where this small dose aint enough, but Im just not sure about this whole mk7 thing atp so this is why im asking

@LucH i feel good having 2 cups a day perhaps is the ltheanine in it and small amount of caffeine

@scamp said in Feeling worse in warm weather?: I know warm weather is supposed to provide relief from hypothyroid symptoms Not necessarily. The extra daylight that accompanies warm weather can but with hypothyroidism, the body has a hard time regulating its temperature so both cold and heat, especially heat that accompanies high humidity, can exacerbate symptoms. Prior to supplementing thyroid, I was just as intolerant to heat as the cold and had often overheated to the point of passing out, and Ray talked about how his thyroid shut down when he was in Florida, due to the heat and humidity.