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Page 6 | Abby's Magazine | www.AbbysMag.com Collin Gow, C.N.C. is a certified nutritional consultant who has been working in the fields of health and nutrition for 12 years and researching for over 20 years. Collin is currently employed at Abby's Health and Nutrition consulting and educating in the Tampa Bay area. Anonymous Question: I'm immunosuppressed due to multiple organ transplants, I have eczema, and I am sensitive to everything I put on my skin to the point that I am having to make my own skin and hair products. I was wondering if there was anything I could do to help me not be so sensitive to "everything"? Collin would say: Hi Anonymous. My name is Collin. I am a certified nutritional consultant at Abby's. I was asked to respond to your inquiry above. To improve your sensitivity to everything and other ailments I would recommend you consume 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day with food, 15mg of zinc twice per day with food, 800–1000 IU mixed tocopherol vitamin E per day with food, an omega 3-6-9 supplement with food, 1000mg histidine twice per day on an empty stomach, 1000mg quercetin twice per day with food, thymus extract, a prebiotic, and the Thrive probiotic. The Thrive probiotic I only recommend once per week. All of these natural supplements have an effect on allergies and/ or skin related issues. Mechanisms by which some of these supplements may work are as follows: reducing histamine, reducing mast cell degranulation, adjusting suppressor T-cell to helper T-cell ratio, regulating IgE levels, reducing inflammation, and/or shifting immunity from TH2 to TH1. I know that is a lot of supplements to recommend, but many of these are basic nutrients that you should be taking for overall health anyway, if you're not already, and I'd imagine you have been struggling with this for some time. If you want to go any further, a full-spectrum CBD oil and getting a shower filter would also be good. CBD is great for both nerves and skin, so if the sensitivity is due to a nerve problem also, this would be a two in one. Also, eat all organic, and a diet high in fruits and vegetables and whole plant foods. Hope this helps. If you need any more guidance or information, give us a call. 813-265-4951. Talk to your doctor before making any changes. Question: Hey Collin. I recently lost my sense of smell and taste. I was looking it up online and they call it parosmia. I heard lipoic acid is good for that. What do you think about that? Collin would say: Hi there, Alpha Lipoic Acid is a good antioxidant for anti-aging, blood sugar health, and nerve health. I do not know of its benefit for Parosmia, however. The first thing I think of for the loss of smell or taste is Zinc. Loss of smell and taste has been linked to a Zinc deficiency. Give that a shot first. If that doesn't work, then maybe try the Alpha Lipoic Acid. Try 15mgs of the Zinc twice per day with meals. Question: I think I may have Lupus. What would you recommend I take for that? Collin would say: Lupus is an autoimmune condition. Many pathogenic microbes including viruses, bad bacteria, and fungi have been associated with Lupus and autoimmune abnormalities. While I cannot legally treat, diagnose, prevent, or cure any disease or condition, I can recommend natural antimicrobials and immune modulators for your immune system. For those purposes I would recommend either Paradise Adaptogen or Abby's Immuno Well RX or Gaia Everyday Adaptogen, along with a multivitamin, vitamin D3, and either Sovereign Copper (New at Abby's), Oregano Oil, Now Allibiotic, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Artemisia Annua, or Barlean's Olive Leaf Liquid. I would also recommend that you get some bloodwork and talk to your doctor before changing anything. Q & A with Collin Gow, C. N. C. Q & A with Collin Gow, C. N. C. Question: I'm having to go pee every few hours. What would you recommend for that? Collin would say: When you pee, is it struggling to come out or dribbling or do you feel like your bladder isn't fully emptying so you have to pee again soon? Or do you pee with a full, strong stream, but you're just having to go all the time? There could be any number of things causing the issue, however, if you're in the first category, then it could be the prostate or a bladder issue. If you're in the second category, it could be an electrolyte deficiency and/or blood sugar problems. Other questions that may help to elucidate that would be: Do you work out a lot? Do you eat fruit? Do you avoid salt in your diet? Do you drink alcohol? If you work out a lot, don't eat fruit, avoid salt in your diet, and drink alcohol, then it may be an electrolyte issue. Have you had a Hemoglobin A1C test? That can determine a blood sugar problem. If you think it's prostate, then you may want to get a prostate formula like Zyflammend Prostate or Life Extension Ultra Prostate Formula. If you think it's electrolytes, then you may want to get an electrolyte like Ultima or 40,000 Volts. If you think it's bladder or blood sugar or a combination of issues, then you may want to come into Abby's and we can direct you further. Per usual, talk to your doctor before making any changes. Question: My Gerd has now gone to laryngitis. What are some recommendations? I'm hoping to stop laryngitis asap. I know I need to revamp diet but even chicken soup isn't helping. Collin would say: I would recommend getting a fresh aloe leaf from our produce section, filet it to remove the skin, and chop the gel into cubes and put in ice cube trays. Take out 3 cubes, blend with water, and drink that slowly twice per day. If that is too much for you, then try 1 tsp of slippery elm tea twice per day. Also, I would definitely get the Pepsin GI from Dr.s Best (1, twice/day) and the Solaray mastic gum (2, 3 times/day). Lastly, chew 1 Gin Gin candy with each meal or take 1 capsule of ginger with each meal. It's probably best if you avoid tomatoes, chocolate, peppermint, and any other foods that are known to be an issue for people with GERD. That's a place to start, yet that covers pretty much every angle you need to address these problems. Talk to your doctor before making any changes and/or give us a call if you need further assistance. 813-265-4951 Question: I have within the last three weeks been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. After a week of thyroid medicine that wreaked havoc on my body, and my blood sugar, I am seeking and hoping for a natural remedy. I HATE medication. And I am desperate for some help and guidance. Collin would say: I generally recommend the Emerald Thyroid supplement (1 capsule, 2 times per day), and the Nascent Iodine (2-3 drops after breakfast). The Emerald Thyroid has tyrosine, selenium, and iodine, among other ingredients. Those are the three most important nutrients for low thyroid function. The selenium is necessary to make the conversion from inactive into active thyroid hormones (T4–T3) and the iodine and tyrosine are in the actual hormones themselves. I also recommend the Nascent Iodine because you need more iodine than what is in the Emerald product. It would be good to get a shower filter, not cook with non-stick pans, not use fluoride toothpaste, and not buy breads and juices from regular grocery stores, only from health food stores. That's a start. Give Abby's a call if you need further assistance. Talk to your doctor before making any changes.