Does gut health affect mental health? Yes! Each year more and more research shows that an unhealthy imbalanced gut loaded in inflammation causes mood issues. The research (in Psychology Today) also suggests that pairing gut health measures with antidepressants showed significant improvements in mood compared to the placebo. Maybe gut health measures should be considered as part of a way to help with mental health issues? If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand, or visit https://www.silverfernbrand.com/#quiz-5XHJMn for our protocols.

"How did my gut get so messed up?" "Why do I need to keep maintaining my gut health after I finish the protocol?" Many factors affect our gut health daily, this is why maintaining your gut health is so important. The good news is that once your gut health is on track, maintaining it doesn't require a lot and its pretty simple. If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand, or visit https://www.silverfernbrand.com/#quiz-5XHJMn for our protocols.

Anyone feel like their minds are locked up? Do you or anyone you know suffer from lingering depression and anxiety issues? Has anyone gone through years of therapy with little to show? If you or anyone you know struggles with mental health issues, the research on the advances in psychedelics may be super interesting to you. I try to keep up on the research of psychedelics because I am close to people that struggle with depression. And I myself struggle with anxiety. For years psychedelics were under attack by the government (partly out of ignorance and partly out of the...

Do you remember My Big Fat Greek Wedding and the complete fixation on using Windex to treat everything? Lol ⁠⁠Apple cider vinegar seems to have a similar following. Whenever I do a post on reflux, heartburn, bloating, gas, etc. about everyone responds with apple cider vinegar comments.⁠⁠I too add Bragg's Organic Apple Cider Vinegar to my smoothie in the morning. I see it as a good way to increase acetate. It also is a good way to help with lowering blood sugar levels. I think it probably does help with digestion. ⁠⁠From my personal experience, I add this product into...

"Just mix baking soda, water, and honey together. That fixes heartburn and it's super inexpensive. Why go spend $75 per month on a protocol? That's just dumb!" Is it? What exactly is baking soda and water fixing? The short-term symptoms or the underlying issues? Is baking soda addressing the causes of heartburn?❌Inflammation of the stomach (gastritis)❌H. pylori overgrowth issues❌Vitamin and mineral deficiencies❌Stress ❌Gastroparesis❌LPR❌GERD❌Obesity❌The mucosal barrier's integrity The truth is that baking soda and water aren't solving anything. Is baking soda a viable long-term solution? 👎🏼Nope!However, it can be a quick temporary help while you do other things to address the...

Do you wonder how or why you have low stomach acid?⁠⁠The simple answer is that something has affected the gastric mucosa which in turn has resulted in low stomach acid secretion. ⁠⁠Some research suggests that acid blockers are simply masking the underlying issues, not helping with them. ⁠(National Institutes of Health)⁠⁠Yes, there is such a thing as "stress-induced gastritis", which weakens the mucosa. ⁠⁠One might also wonder that since the mucosa is key to nutrient absorption, does that mean that is what is causing a lack of zinc and vitamin B in the system? ⁠⁠We like to aggressively coat the...

When you have issues like low stomach acid, look to the causes then address those. Acid blockers (though inexpensive and easily available) are not addressing the underlying causes of low stomach acid. They may, in fact, be worsening the issues because they are masking the issues vs addressing the causes. (I'll do a separate post on causes.)Rather than quickly "masking up" to address issues like reflux, heartburn, and stomach aches, please consider addressing the underlying causes with a properly structured protocol. If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand, or visit https://www.silverfernbrand.com/#quiz-5XHJMn for our protocols.

How do immunoglobulins work and why are they key to cleaning up the gut? How do they help with autoimmune conditions? Let's start off with the fact that immunoglobulins are antibodies. Immunoglobulins are the "...humoral immune responses against bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, cellular antigens, chemicals, and synthetic substances."(Immunoglobulin - National Library of Medicine - full reference in slides)Immunoglobulins bind to pathogens and then the body eliminates them. Immunoglobulins change the shape and size of pathogens preventing them from penetrating the gut barrier, increasing the inflammation, and triggering immune responses. Oral immunoglobulins are key to improving the composition of the gut...

Gut health may be the secret to a "smoother ride through menopause" (Dr. Jolene Brighten) There is never a time to not work on gut health. In the cases of perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause, it is especially helpful to start working on your gut health. Here are some keys that Silver Fern Brand finds helpful for gut health:(1) Start in the right spot.This may or may not mean probiotics.If you have slow motility issues start there. If you have rapid motility issues start there. When in doubt ask.(2) Take the right products in the right order.One of the biggest mistakes...

Do probiotic products live up to the hype? Not according to some doctors. They would say probiotics DO NOT live up to the hype and randomly buying a probiotic off the shelf of a local drugstore isn't going to do you any good. Why? ⁠⁠This is probably due to the fact that not all probiotics are the same. ⁠⁠Here are some points to consider when buying a probiotic:⁠⁠(1) Survival rate. If you can find a probiotic with a third-party tested 100% survival rate that is pretty amazing. Shopping by CFU counts may not be the best way to choose a...

There's a lot of buzz out there about the benefits of psychobiotics. Why? Because the gut is your second brain.We've combined a powerful psychobiotic with a high quality ashwagandha to help bring peace and serenity to your life.Grab your bottle today! If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand, or visit https://www.silverfernbrand.com/#quiz-5XHJMn for our protocols.

No, Silver Fern™ Brand does not sell anything with erythritol in it and the monk fruit we use in Reflux is all monk fruit. But why not look at the research? From what I can find, the research is specific to measuring what is happening to people taking erythritol in higher doses from keto friendly foods and drinks. To give a comparison, a serving of Halo Top ice cream has 8 grams of sugar alcohol (erythritol) per serving and 23 grams per container. Let's face it, most people eat the whole container. LOL The question is, what do lower doses...

Why combine vitamins K2 and D3? Because some things are just better together...or more effective.Most of us are deficient in vitamin D AND vitamin K. Get what you need in one capsule! If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand, or visit https://www.silverfernbrand.com/#quiz-5XHJMn for our protocols.

What is F. prausnitzii? It's a beneficial bacteria found in the gut.Promoting the growth of F. prausnitzii may strongly reduce exhaustion from chronic fatigue syndrome. Not too many years ago, the scientific community could only really say that chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was linked to imbalances and inflammation. They could also strongly correlate a connection between digestive problems and CFS. Inflammatory markers (like LPS) were shown to be high. Now the science is able to actually pinpoint actual strains of good bacteria (F. prausnitzii) that may be able to reduce exhaustion for people with CFS. It is always best to...

Regularity is a laxative-free approach to constipation.Instead of becoming dependent on laxatives, caffeine or magnesium citrate for regular bowel movements Regularity helps get things moving through normal processes.Grab your bottle and get things moving today! If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand, or visit https://www.silverfernbrand.com/#quiz-5XHJMn for our protocols.

Killing bad stuff can cause discomfort. ⁠⁠We are testing a new ingredient right now that "may help" (approved language for a supplement company) with bad imbalances associated with parasites, candida, and gram negative bacteria imbalance "issues" (while leaving all the good stuff). This product is years in the making (research, verification, searching, etc.). ⁠⁠When we had our test group of people with big gut issues use the aggressive dosing they had a lot of aches, pains, headaches, brain fog, fatigue, nausea, etc. We cut back their dosing and they have all pressed on. A week later they are all doing...

A plant-based organic protein powder that's also great for the gut? Ooooh, ya.Our protein powder includes a few of our most beneficial probiotic strains as well as potent digestive enzymes, making digesting this protein a pleasurable experience. This also helps optimize each of the 20 grams of protein in each serving. If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand, or visit https://www.silverfernbrand.com/#quiz-5XHJMn for our protocols.

If you say you have IBS with bad bloating (frequent to chronic bloating), we assume you likely have SIBO too. Better to be safe than sorry! If you say you have really bad bloating where you wake up with a flat stomach and end the day looking 6 months pregnant, we assume you have some form of SIBO (or SIFO) even if you don't test for it and even if someone tells you that you most likely only have IBS. The science is suggesting more and more that SIBO is directly linked to IBS as a cause (not necessarily the...

Low on fiber but fiber products kill? Looking for a gentle, FODMAP friendly fiber?⁠⁠Look no further! Our Sensitive Gut Fiber was formulated to be a FODMAP friendly, low bloat option while you work your way back into optimal gut health. ⁠⁠Fiber's always a good idea. Sensitive Gut Fiber makes it an even better idea.⁠ If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand, or visit https://www.silverfernbrand.com/#quiz-5XHJMn for our protocols.

If you expect to feel like crap from products, you probably will. Literally. If you expect struggling, crappy outcomes, and pain, you will most likely see that happen. It is proven (please see references).If you don't expect something to work, it probably won't. This applies to products and protocols for the gut too.Side effects can happen. They can. That doesn't mean things aren't working or that things can't be tweaked to be made to work. This shouldn't be a shocker to anyone, we are all different and what works for one may not work for another. That does NOT mean that...

Since gut problems are highly connected to mood disorders, does that mean that by cleaning up the gut one can improve one's mood? The quick answer seems to be "yes." Does this work as fast as medications? No, I don't think so. But can a gut protocol along with meds work even better? The answer to this also seems to be "yes." In Psychology Today (August 28, 2022), they suggest that specialists that diagnose, treat, and prevent mental, emotional and behavioral disorders are becoming more and more aware of gut health's connection to improving mood. The second brain in the...

Did you know that fretting and worrying about your protocol not working is more likely to make gut issues worse? 🤯How?Stress and anxiety are BIG contributors to gut problems. Like SUPER BIG contributors. Behavior changes are key to helping ease GI issues. If you are going to start something new (even despite past failures or bad experiences), please consider extending a little hope, optimism, and excitement. "A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still" Unknown OriginsHope, faith, and optimism are even keys to gut health! If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram...

Can you test for leaky gut? If you assume that gut barrier loss is called "leaky gut" then you can test for leaky gut using a few tests: ✅zonulin ✅endotoxin (LPS) ✅intestinal fatty acid-binding protein (FABP) ✅endotoxin core antibodies (EndoCAbs) Leaky gut can trigger chronic inflammation and may be a primary risk for metabolic diseases. Gut barrier issues can be part of many health problems. That is why all our protocols hyper focus on the whole gut barrier (not just the epithelial layer but the entire gut barrier-mucus layer and all). Starting in the right spot and taking the right...

⚠️Trigger topic comin' in hot⚠️ Some say glyphosate is harming people and others (including the EPA) say that is "fear -mongering" to even suggest so. Years ago I did a post on glyphosate and people got really triggered over it. So, to keep people from being triggered, I am going to suggest our views on it and if you don't agree that's okay. From our perspective, glyphosate is bad. It isn't that the body can't process chemicals like glyphosate, it is that it is another negative piece of a much broader attack on the microbiome. It is trickling into all...

Super sensitive stomach? ⁠⁠If you have taken our Reflux product and felt that it made your reflux and heartburn even worse, you may have an unhappy mucosa lining. Even the tiny amount of malic acid in Reflux can trigger people with a really mad stomach to feel even worse. We are currently waiting on a new flavor system with NO malic acid in it. Until then...⁠⁠When in doubt, go with an "ease into it" protocol for gut health needs. ⁠⁠As you may know, as a supplement company we are not allowed to help with conditions. Therefore, these suggestions are for...

Constipation products and protocols don't work. Why? ⁠They focus on forced motility OR they focus on gut imbalances ONLY with probiotics. It is very tough to clean up something that is clogged up. ⁠⁠There are 4 keys to helping with constipation issues:⁠1) Motility activation (not forced motility dependency provided by laxatives)⁠2) Soothing and calming the system. When the system is flared up it is going to be clogged up. Motility issues are an inflammatory issue. ⁠3) Lubrication. A dry colon produces dry waste that causes painful bowel movements.⁠4) Microbial imbalances. It is good to begin improving imbalances, but not with...

Laxatives seems like the natural answer for most for hemorrhoids. Increasing consumption of fiber is also a great way to help with hemorrhoids. Since hemorrhoids are commonly associated with constipation and other dysmotility problems, we suggest a more comprehensive response to hemorrhoids. Constipation issues are not only a function of motility activation. It is also an inflammatory problem, a dry lower intestinal wall that is not properly coated, and microbial imbalance problem. By soothing the system down, helping the lower bowels remain moist and slippery (without lubricating laxatives), promoting microbial balance, and then activating motility, you won't have white knuckle...

Low iron problems? You may have a candida overgrowth problem. If you have low iron as well as fatigue, recurring UTIs, digestive problems, skin and fungal problems, irritability, mood swings, anxiety, and depression then you may have a candida overgrowth. How do you bind and neutralize candida? Immunoglobulins! How do they do it? Immune and steric exclusion mechanisms. What does this mean?"Steric exclusion refers to a mechanism where immunoglobulin binding of antigen alters the physical characteristics of the antigen and inhibits translocation of the antigen across an epithelial barrier. Physical properties which might be altered through immunoglobulin binding include qualities...

What is leaky gut? This is a general term used to refer to an unhealthy gut lining allowing pathogens, food particles, etc. into the body where they cause a wide range of issues from autoimmune problems and food issues to diseases and skin problems. The allowable structure functional claim all products in the gut industry are using is something like:"Supports gut barrier integrity"But there is a massive difference in a 2% improvement in gut barrier integrity and a 75% improvement in gut barrier integrity. Which one version of gut barrier integrity are you looking for? And then, how are the...

Gut health protocols at your fingertips? YES, PLEASE!⁠⁠Remember, our goal is to address your gut health issues as quickly and effectively as possible so that we can get you to a place where you are simply maintaining your healthy gut with probiotics and prebiotics. ⁠⁠Our goal is NOT to have you on high doses of a million supplements the rest of your life.⁠ Access our protocols here: https://www.silverfernbrand.com/#quiz-5XHJMn ⁠If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand.

I am the last person on the planet earth that will tell someone that they can never go eat out and enjoy a delicious meal. ⁠⁠BUT...⁠⁠A predominately western diet full of fast foods, processed foods, sugars, empty carbs, and unhealthy fats can be fuel to an already raging fire going on inside you. ⁠⁠A gut health protocol should hyper focus on promoting microbial balance, microbial diversity, gut barrier integrity, and normal inflammatory processes. If you have extensive inflammatory issues, you need a full gut health plan to calm it down from the mucus layer all the way through. Trying to...

The gut affects so many different aspects of whole body health it is almost impossible to list all the potential health problems that can come from a messed up gut. ⁠⁠When people say they can't afford to do an aggressive gut health protocol, I want to say in return, "How can you afford not to?" ⁠⁠If your hormones are bouncing around, you should strongly consider doing a full gut health protocol. ⁠⁠Facts on gut health:⁠1️⃣ There is no single product that hits all aspects of the gut. The gut is complex with many moving parts. ⁠2️⃣ It isn't fixed quickly....

Gastroparesis (slow gastric emptying) is a motility issue. It comes with a wide range of discomforts. ⁠⁠With this particular issue, we suggest combining a good reflux protocol with a motility/constipation protocol for 60 to 90 days. ⁠⁠While gastroparesis is not associated as a cause of SIBO, IBS, gastritis, GERD, etc., it is commonly found in conjunction with issues like SIBO and IBS. All of these issues are dysmotility problems. Therefore, it may be fair to assume that by helping with gastroparesis and upper GI motility issues you are then going to help with other issues. ⁠⁠Interestingly, it is also suggested...

Do you suffer with eczema? So many do. We get asked all the time how eczema can be helped. ⁠⁠We suggest initial high doses of ImmunoLin® (immunoglobulins) and MucoSave™ (prickly pear cactus and olive leaf extracts). ⁠⁠By binding and eliminating pathogens and strengthening the gut barrier, immunoglobulins are able to decrease immune activation. Further, they are shown to decrease intestinal inflammation.⁠⁠The mucus barrier is a key part to the innate immune system. The mucus layer is the first line of defense against pathogenic substances entering the body. The mucus barrier is a highly responsive part of the immune system. When...

Is this you?👎🏼can't handle most supplements👎🏼your gut is a wreck👎🏼you are very sensitive to everything 👎🏼you have no idea where to startWe strongly suggest helping calm down your system first. For some, even the slightest amount of malic acid and natural flavors and sweeteners can really upset some people's stomachs. This is usually a strong indicator that the system needs to be calmed down before aggressive protocols are used. That's where Regularity comes in. Regularity contains MucoSave™ and Sunfiber. MucoSave™ is an excellent ingredient at helping calm upset systems. MucoSave™ contains bitter herbs that...taste like bitter herbs. You can mix...

There are ways to address GERD, Gastritis, EOE and LPR issues without loading up on acid blockers for the rest of your life. If not an acid blocker, then what?1️⃣ To start, do NOT abruptly stop taking acid blockers. If you desire to stop taking them, you will want to ease off of them over 4-6 weeks. Acid blockers form dependency issues. 2️⃣ Use the right bitter herb ingredients like MucoSave™ that are shown to help soothe, calm, and restore the mucosal barrier. It is very difficult to correct something that is extremely flared up. If you love your acid...

What is your probiotic doing for you? If you don't know, look into it. If your probiotic isn't addressing the core fundamentals for gut health then consider changing. All other health issues fall under the core gut fundamentals: digestive health, gut barrier integrity, microbial balance, healthy inflammatory responses (calm and not overreactive or overactive), and healthy immune responses.The gut is connected to just about everything:✅Hormone health✅Metabolic health✅Skin health✅Brain health (mood)✅Liver health ✅Nutrient absorption✅Hair health ✅Etc. When you address fundamentals, everything else falls in line. Combining Ultimate Probiotic with a wide variety of prebiotics daily ensures microbial diversity, which is very...

Do you ever feel the urge to go, but can't? This too has a name. Tenesmus is a motility issue. We suggest helping with this like we do all other motility problems:1️⃣ Activate motility starting in the throat all the way down.2️⃣ Help restore NORMAL inflammatory processes. Inflammation is a massive cause of Tenesmus.3️⃣ Lubricate the system to allow for friendly bowel regularity.4️⃣ Promote microbial balance. Microbial imbalances trigger dysmotility like Tenesmus. Start with an aggressive motility plan for 60 to 90 days and then clean up the gut. Want to know how? Start with our Constipation Plus Kit (link...

"After years of struggling with psoriasis, I found a link between the autoimmune disease and gut health. I Started taking Silver Fern Brand supplements in September in hopes that I would find some sort of relief for the endless itch that was my scalp. It’s been a few months now and not only has the gut health regime steered me to want to eat healthier, it has given me some relief! I’m no longer complete ashamed of my head and I get excited to wear a high pony tail again 😊"So grateful to this customer for sharing her experience! If you...

Are you so tired of always trying to map out the nearest bathroom? Worried that you can't eat because you won't have immediate access to a bathroom?⁠⁠This is no way to live and we know it! We combined two powerful products to help give you your life back.⁠⁠REFLUX-MUCOSAL SUPPORT (it's not just for reflux):⁠✔️ Soothes/calms the stomach and intestines*⁠✔️ Increases nutrient absorption*⁠⁠CLEANSE-Immunoglobulins (NOT a laxative type of cleanse):⁠✔️ Helps bind and remove toxins*⁠✔️ Helps calm inflammation*⁠✔️ Helps calm diarrhea*⁠⁠What are you waiting for? Let us help you get your life back! Link in bio.⁠ Questions? Please send us a DM...

Want to know the secret to gut health?1. People buy products based on taste, packaging, and influencer endorsements. The best products don't necessarily taste good. In fact, healthy products very well may taste like the roots, herbs, and the extracts that they are. And big names behind the product doesn't make the product work better. It just makes for beautiful posts. 2. People start in the wrong spot. You need to start where your gut is starting from (not someone else's). 3. People think gut health should be a comfy and cozy process. Cleaning and building up the gut can...

I exercised and dieted for years and years with nothing to really show for it except:⁠👎🏼 Prediabetes⁠👎🏼 Yo-yoing weight (by about 15 lbs.)⁠👎🏼 A waistline that never changed⁠👎🏼 A belly that never changed⁠👎🏼 Consistently high blood pressure and cholesterol⁠👎🏼 Discouragement⁠⁠I have had hypothyroidism issues for years. My levels jumped all over the planet. I went from one specialist to another. I did bloodwork 3 or more times a year for years. Also crazy discouraging. ⁠⁠Gut health was the tipping point for me. ⁠⁠When my gut health improved, so did my thyroid levels. When my thyroid and gut health were both...

So many people have questions of hypothyroidism.Will improving your gut health help improve thyroid function?Yes! It definitely should.Do we personally struggle with hypothyroidism?Yes!Have our hypothyroidism issues improved as our gut health has improved?Yes!Do we suggest gut health as a way to help address hormone issues?💯Addressing gut health affects hormones in a number of ways including increasing nutrient/mineral absorption needed for thyroid function (helps with T4 conversion to T3). If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand.

Still having issues after getting c*vid a while ago?⁠⁠When C*vid ran through our house, I was extremely grateful that we had been working on gut health for some time. I had such an awful immune system years before that had it been around then I would most likely have had a real problem with it. ⁠⁠As you know, c*vid is well known for having trailing symptoms. The best way for addressing these has to do with supporting the body's systems in fighting viral infections. Also, c*vid causes hyper-inflammation. The c*vid virus "...involves activation of multiple inflammatory pathways leading to hyperinflammation...

Silver Fern™ Brand doesn't sell zinc or copper as stand alone products. BUT we do have a whole food vitamin that contains both. ⁠⁠The second I feel a cold coming on, I immediately double the dose of the Whole Food Vitamins, add additional zinc bisglycinate, and copper. ⁠Note: Don't wait to be super sick to start all of these. Start them at the very beginning of colds. Meaning, if you have family members that are sick, if you are in meetings with people that are sick, or if you are traveling start it then. ⁠⁠Zinc is a trace mineral and...

Smelly gas anyone? Just like addressing bloating, addressing gas can take some time because the way to help it needs to be triangulated and provide a broad coverage of gut issues. ⁠⁠A quick way to address smelly gas is to reduce proteins, beans, and sulfur-containing vegetables as well as increase the use of enzymes for breaking down meats and other foods. For some people on a high protein diet this may mean using a robust full protein enzyme blend (Digestive Enzymes) and for others it may be the use of FODMAP enzymes (Bloat & Gas Relief). ⁠⁠When introducing new supplements...

A high fiber diet only works for weight loss if a person has high Prevotella abundance. Crazy, right? If you feel like you've done everything you can to lose weight/fat but nothing is changing, your gut may be the issue. This isn't to take away from diet and exercise programs. Those are key. But what if you can help yourself get off the hamster wheel of exercising and dieting with little to nothing to show for it? Since the gut is literally connected to fat accumulation and burn, it makes sense to learn the gut-metabolism relationship to improve your fitness...

Iron in your diet is very important. But when taking high doses of it in a supplement form it can come with some side effects. Be mindful that there are side effects to supplementation of certain supplements. A lot of customers say something to the effect that they have started an iron supplement then experience constipation, nausea, etc. When a person's gut health is in order, they absorb minerals better thus needing to high dose supplements a lot less (in general). If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand.

Does gut health affect your skin? Yes!But how it does so is complicated and even most skin doctors and scientists are still working to navigate the specifics of each step in the process. So, where do you start? If you are among the thousands of people with severe gut issues, you will start on 1 of 4 protocols:(1) Constipation(2) Reflux (3) Constipation and Reflux(4) Diarrhea/Loose Stools(ask for help with protocols if you need it)Each of these protocols are set out in clear detail assuming dang near everything is broken within your gut. Yes, the help with the underlying causes of...

How does diet affect your skin? Diet affects the gut microflora, which affects skin health. "Estrogens promote health and support homeostasis in general and directly impact dermal health."https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35752663/The gut, skin, and estrogen are all interconnected. Does estrogen affect skin health? Yes.Does gut health affect circulating estrogen? Yes. When skin issues just won't go away, try focusing on your gut health. That may be the missing key to clearer skin. We find that when a person is taking Cleanse, Ultimate Probiotic, and Reflux-Mucosal Support, it helps with skin issues. This is IF you don't have other major gut issues. If you...