
5 reasons you can't lose weight - gut health, metabolism
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The ups and downs of trying to manage my weight was MISERABLE. The older I got the tougher it was to lose the weight too. Holiday weight gain used to plague me every year like a bad head cold that never ended. From October to January 2nd I'd gain between 10 and 15 lbs. per year for about 20 years. Then from January-May I'd do various diets to drop it. I think over the years I have tried every diet, program, and drug available (not semaglutide, though). Btu this has changed. Now, I don't count calories. I don't diet. I...

Does a poor immune system contribute to canker sores? - gut health, oral health
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Stress, acidic food, injury inside the mouth, and other causes are known to be associated with cankers, but there are still a lot of unknowns when it comes to canker sores.But did you know that people with a poor immune system are more likely to have reoccurring big painful canker sores? What does this suggest? It suggests that you may want to work on your immune system to help with canker sores.And as for the "secret" for helping with canker sores. It has been shown that higher doses (1,000 mcg) of B12 at bed time can help prevent canker sores...

Colostrum or Immunoglobulins? - gut health, immune support
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Is colostrum good? ✅Yes.Are immunoglobulins better? ✅Yes. Colostrum is great for the immune system because it contains antibodies. Antibodies are also called immunoglobulins. "Immunoglobulins (Ig) or antibodies are glycoproteins produced by plasma cells." National Library of MedicineImmunoglobulinAn immunoglobulin concentrate is a higher concentration of antibodies than colostrum. The source is cleaner. The chances of sensitives and allergens are lower. An immunoglobulin concentrate is dairy free. A concentrate of immunoglobulins/antibodies is going to be better than colostrum. If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand.

It may not be gluten intolerance, it may be fructan intolerance - gut health, gluten, fructan, gas, bloating
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Whenever people say they have gluten intolerances I want to ask, "Are you are sure?"Whenever people say they have gluten intolerances and dairy intolerances (both FODMAPs), I want to ask, "Are you sure you have a gluten intolerance issue?" You may be wondering, "How do I know?" Do you ever have excessive bloating, gas, or diarrhea within a few hours of eating garlic, onions, dates, watermelon, asparagus, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, ripe bananas, prunes, or raisins? If you do then you likely have a fructan issue, not necessarily a gluten issue. These are all gluten-free foods high in fructan. The great...

Do FODMAP foods cause you discomfort? - gut health, fructan, gluten intolerance, gas, bloating
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here are fast "band-aid" helpers for digestive issues associated with SIBO and IBS and then there are long-term actions that should be taken. When a person has a major imbalance (especially in the small intestine), you get a lot of fermentation of carbohydrates. This fermentation process can then result in a lot of discomforts. The underlying issues are usually slow motility and major imbalances. And major bacterial imbalances are then linked to other imbalances (i.e., candida overgrowth). So, you really need a strong clean up. FODMAP enzymes are a great way to help with immediate discomforts. Be mindful, 1 capsule...

What is gluten intolerance? - gut health, digestive enzymes, FODMAP
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If you don't have Celiac, a wheat allergy, or a gluten sensitivity (a gluten related issue not associated with an intolerance, Celiac, or allergies), then you fall into the bucket of gluten intolerance. This is usually self-diagnosed or a guess from a medical professional because you have a poor digestive, skin, or body (fatigue, etc.) reaction to gluten. Either way, a gluten intolerance is a negative non-immune system reaction to gluten. It does cause discomforts. But it can also be resolved. 1️⃣ There are enzymes that can tear down both gluten and fructan so that bread, pasta, etc. does not...

Where do food intolerances come from? - gut health, leaky gut, SIBO, digestive enzymes, FODMAP
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If you have no clue what's causing food intolerances then how are you going to fix them? I mean you can just avoid foods, I guess. It's a crappy way to live life. But it is what a lot of people do. What is a food intolerance? It's a miserable, non-immune system or allergy response to food. Meaning, you eat something and you feel like garbage but you aren't having an allergic reaction. You aren't having an immune system response. You are having a poor digestion response to foods. Most have no clue why this happens. We can break these...

Leaky gut issues - gut health, leaky gut, probiotics
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Fact or Fiction?Well, if you ask a standard doctor they will say leaky gut is fiction. If you ask a microbiologist, microbiome researcher, or anyone that likes to nerd out on research on PubMed and other locations, they will say that leaky gut (also called increased intestinal permeability or metabolic endotoxemia as shown in blood work by elevated LPS levels and inflammatory markers) is very real or a fact. They may even say something like "Denying leaky gut as a health issue is like denying the world is round. You can say it is flat all you want, but it...

Spikes in sugar suppress the immune system - gut health, sugar, cold and flu, immune system
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🚨Loading kids up with sugar when they are sick isn't ideal for helping them recover from their cold/flu issues. It'll end up keeping them home from school longer. Sugar can weaken the immune system when it needs to be the strongest. "When it comes to our immune system, what we eat matters a lot. And no ingredient is more detrimental to your immune health than sugar, especially during Covid."Dr. Heather ModayAllergist and ImmunologistThis is the ‘worst food ingredient for your immune system’—especially during Covid, says immunologist.CNBS.com So, when your kids stay home from school and want to eat treats and...

Soda increases insulin levels - gut health, blood sugar, insulin resistance
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Frequent use of diet drinks can contribute to insulin resistance. Too resistant to insulin⬇Elevated blood sugar levels⬇Weight gainWhen a person has insulin resistance it can be super tough to lose weight. And once you are there, it can be really tough to get back. Helping insulin resistance is one of our top priorities in the coming months. Stay tuned! In the mean time, please consider drinking less soda. If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand.

Antibiotics are the "go-to" solution for SIBO - gut health, constipation, stomach acid
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"Antibiotics are an acute treatment, but not a long-term solution. It's important to try and address the underlying cause of your SIBO. "https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21820-small-intestinal-bacterial-overgrowth-siboApproximately 45-65% of people that use antibiotics for SIBO will get it again. You can for sure load up on antibiotics for SIBO issues. No question. That's an option and it is the option your doctor is most likely going to suggest. But did you know that SIBO is also a slow motility issue and a low stomach acid issue, in many instances? You may want to still consider doing more to help the gut than the quick...

How did you get Hashimoto's and why are you avoiding gluten? - gut health, autoimmune, thyroid
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Are you looking to piece together an answer for your Hashimoto's issues? We were once there too. The medical world may say there is no response for it. This is what we hear:1) Women are more prone to it than men. True. ✅2) Genetics is a big factor (80% more likely). True. ✅3) Age is big factor. True. ✅But we find that these all become more relevant when your gut is compromised. We found with Tiffany (our co-founder) that once her gut health was in order, her hormones leveled out. Meaning, not only did her thyroid numbers finally settle at...

What does your doctor suggest for constipation? - gut health, laxatives, constipation
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Demand for laxatives is going up, up, up. When diet and exercise isn't working, load up on laxatives, right? What would your doctor suggest for constipation issues? Just stay on MiraLAX®. "Ideally, only take laxatives occasionally and for up to a week at a time."NHS"Don't use laxatives for longer than 1 week unless your doctor recommends it. Long-term use or overuse of laxatives can cause health problems."Family Doctor"The ongoing misuse of laxatives can lead to chronic constipation, electrolyte imbalances, depression, heart problems, and an increased risk of colon cancer."Very Well Health"However, excessive or prolonged use of laxatives can cause diarrhea...

Is a healthy gut key to addressing diabetic pain? - gut health, probiotic, prebiotic
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It does appear that an altered gut microbiome may be an underlying cause of nerve pain in people with diabetes. When faecal transplants were done with people with diabetes, their pain decreased by about 35%.🤯 This was shown to come from bacteria types that reduce inflammation. One of these bacteria is F. prausnitzii, "...which has previously been found to be lacking in people with chronic fatigue syndrome."https://www.newscientist.com/article/2382323-nerve-pain-from-diabetes-can-be-treated-with-faecal-transplants/Is increasing key bacteria (usually not found in probiotics) key to whole body health? We sure think so. And the science is starting to show it more and more. So, how does one increase...

Bad bacteria awaken viruses - gut health, viruses
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That's right. Bacteria (like E. coli) can reawaken long-dormant viruses inside bacteria, which can cause all sorts of destruction. If you are going to clean up the gut, you may want to strongly consider a plan that hits bacteria AND viruses.A gut clean up needs to be a full gut clean up. And loading up on a few antimicrobial herbs now and again doesn't count. Our suggestion, I like the "smash and grab" (kill/capture) combination of the right nano ag404 with immunoglobulins/antibodies. That combo is the most effective we have found for cleaning the system out of bad bacteria and...

We hear it all the time, "Just eat fermented foods." But maybe that's not best. - gut health, prebiotics, bloating, gas
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"Just eat fermented foods" I hear this a lot in post comments. And while fermented foods are amazing for gut health as prebiotics, they too can come with some side effects to consider. The side effects also may mean that things are being improved. The most common side effect is bloating and gas. After that in frequency comes headaches and migraines (usually from histamine and tyramine). And then histamine intolerances. This comes with a runny nose, itching, eye redness, fatigue, etc. If fermented foods cause you digestive issues then consider eating less of them and gradually working your way into...

Blocking acid, is it really a good option? - gut health, reflux, heartburn, acid blockers
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"What would my doctor suggest?"🚫Food avoidance🚫Diet restrictions🚫Stop the acidLet's think about blocking acid. 👍🏼Acid is needed for digestion👍🏼Acid is needed for absorbing nutrients (anyone have low vitamin B?)👍🏼Acid is needed for killing pathogens that come into the body. The question is, "What if too much stomach acid isn't the problem and you are taking acid blockers every day?" Blocking acid is super fast and effective. That is an option and it is the option your doctor will likely turn to. OR you can take something that doesn't block stomach acid production but does:✅ soothe intestinal issues✅ supports a healthy esophageal...

"Chronic constipation associated with cognitive decline" - gut health, constipation, laxatives
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If you were "fine" before with constant constipation, maybe this will make you think differently. There is a relationship between bowel movements, the gut microbiome, and cognition. Meaning, if your motility is slow your microbiome is likely to have a lot more gut bacteria known to cause inflammation. And with more inflammation comes cognitive decline. Having watched my own grandparents deal with dementia and Alzheimer's, I am extremely motivated to not go through that myself. Everyone always asks us why we are always so focused on "motility, motility, motility." And our response is that it is key to "gut health,...

Semaglutides: Mental Health Side Effects - gut health, weight loss, depression, anxiety
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The European Medicines Agency is looking into this right now because a lot of people are reporting an increase in mental health side effects.What about the FDA? They don't seem worried about it. Right now it is suggested that the benefits outweigh the risks. What does appear to be the case is that mental health concerns did not go into the studies prior to approval. If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand.

Slowing the flow of toxins to the liver, helps stop the problem before it starts - gut health, liver detox, liver disease
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Bailing out the toxins may be important. But plugging the holes that are allowing the toxins into the liver in the first place is essential. Please do not allow the urgency of the concern to distract from the necessity of doing the process correctly. The best form of a liver detox stops the flow of toxins to the liver in the first place. Can natural ingredients like milk thistle protect the liver from toxins? Yes. Mount Sinai thinks so. How about...ginsenggreen tealicoriceartichoke leaf andturmeric? Yes, those are all good too. In fact, we load people up on herbs like licorice...

What's causing your bloating & distension? - gut health, immunoglobulins, bloating, distension
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Ladies, are you bloated and do you suffer from distension of the lower stomach? Maybe you have inflammation of the large intestine? So, what causes this?The "possible" cause of this (because the science is never 100% sure) is an immune system malfunction. Imbalances⬇️Leaky gut⬇️Inflammation⬇️Immune system malfunction"Although no direct cause-and-effect relationship has been confirmed, all clinical and experimental data suggest the importance of intestinal hyperpermeability in the inflammatory changes of various diseases. Increased intestinal permeability is a new target for disease prevention and therapy. Considering the close relationship of ‘the leaky gut’ and gut dysbiosis to the major diseases..."Increased Intestinal Permeability...

Specific gut bacteria linked to depression in premenopause women - gut health, mental health, anxiety, depression
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If your gut is loaded up with klebsiella and morganella (specific bacteria) then you are more likely to have depression. Yes, eating less refined sugars and more plant foods is good for the gut. ✅ Exercise is good for the gut. ✅Fiber is good for the gut. ✅ But if you want to knock out the bacteria types that are linked to depression issues, you better clean up the gut more aggressively than what diet changes, exercise, sleep, fiber, and probiotics are going to offer. And your protocol better hit klebsiella and morganella. If you have questions, please send us...

What happens to the gut microbiome after taking antibiotics? - gut health, probiotics, microbiome
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Yes, you can load up on antibiotics to address your gut issues. That is an option. Sure. Go for it. That's the go to solution. And sometimes you do need them. But if that is your go-to answer for problems with your gut or sinuses, there are possible negative consequences. And you better be prepared to manage those consequences if you do use antibiotics so that you don't completely wipe out your gut. “...taking antimicrobials is a gamble every single time you do it, even if it’s fully warranted.”Microbiologist & Pathologist Gautam DantasWashington University of Medicine in St. Louis (same...

Probiotic strain B. Claussi benefits - gut health, probiotics
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What should a probiotic offer? 1) Produce pathogen-inhibitory substances 2) Inhibit microbial toxins3) Stimulate immunoglobulin A4) Benefit intestinal mucosa (gut barrier) Given all of this, B. clausii is the perfect probiotic strain you are not likely getting from your standard probiotic. This is only because it isn't as heavily advertised and marketed as standard lactobacillus and bifidobacteria strains. Here are some additional benefits of B. clausii:1) Naturally survives digestion without requiring special coatings or capsules (heat, acid, and salt tolerant)2) Strengthens the gut barrier3) Broad spectrum antibiotic resistance that cannot be genetically transferred to other species4) Vitamin productionIf you are...

Why gluten enzymes? - gut health, digestive enzymes, gluten intolerance
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Have you ever been somewhere and thought, "But what if there's gluten in it?" Say hello to Gluten Comfort. Gluten Comfort was formulated with one thing in mind: help people with gluten intolerances be able to have gluten again.*Notice I am not saying this fixes issues for people with Celiac or people with an autoimmune response to gluten. This is for people with an intolerance to gluten. Here's the secret to using it, make sure that the amount of capsules you are taking matches the amount of gluten you are consuming. So, if you are eating a gluten-free dish and...

Is your hair falling out? - gut health, hair loss
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Are you looking in the wrong spot to help with your hair issues? Issues that cause hair loss:✅Gut issues resulting in poor nutrient deficiency✅Gut issues causing Hashimoto's✅Gut issues causing non-Hashimoto's thyroid issues✅Gut issues causing immune system dysfunction✅MCAS/Histamine intolerances ✅Candida (fungal) overgrowth Our company focus on hair loss was due to our co-founder's Hashimoto's issues causing her to lose a lot of hair, thinning of hair, and skin issues. For her specific situation, her hair has grown back, and it longer and thicker than ever. Since that time, we have learned a lot about what to do for hair loss (this...

Looking to detox your liver? The gut may be the best place to start - gut health, liver health, detox
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The best thing for your liver may be improving your gut health. 🤯When you detox the gut you are detoxing the liver.When you are strengthening the gut barrier you are reducing the toxin load on the liver (toxins stay in the intestinal system and are dealt with there). When you are correcting immune dysfunction, you are helping the liver. When you are reducing intestinal inflammation you are helping the liver. Do you want to help your liver? Help your gut!If you have big gut health issues, take our QUIZ. If you feel like you don't have big gut health issues...

You've taken antibiotics, now what? - gut health, probiotics, cleanse, immunoglobulins
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So, you had to take an antibiotic for something? Now you want to build up your gut up again? Maybe you are worried that your gut is now imbalanced? Those are fair assumptions. Your doctor may have even advised you to "get on a good probiotic" or "help your gut recover." Antibiotics can reduce microbiome diversity, change metabolic activity, and even cause issues with C. diff or diarrhea. Antibiotics are also linked to leaky gut. And as most of you know, gut imbalances and leaky gut are ground zero for gut issues and many health problems. What do you do...

Is autism linked to gut health? - microbiome, gut health, austism
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Is autism linked to gut problems? Yes. Are all the details ironed out on how it all happens? No. Might one be able to guess? Yes. Gut imbalances caused by a wide range of causes trigger gut barrier dysfunction. Gut barrier dysfunction results in elevated inflammation throughout the body. The elevated inflammation then causes immune system dysfunction. Based on the most recent findings on autism, could one speculate that by improving gut health it may help with autism symptoms? I think that is a fair assumption. If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand.

Why worry about short-chain fatty acids? - gut health, probiotics, SCFA
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Answer: Just as long as you want to be healthyQuestion: How long do I have to work on my gut health? In the last 3 years my mid section has shrunk (by multiple pant sizes), my cholesterol is finally good (more good and a lot less bad, which is amazing because my genetics heavily anchor me towards cholesterol issues), my pre-diabetic state is no more, and all my other health markers look really good. What did I do? I followed the advice of our science team. Step 1 - Work on digestion and clean up my gutStep 2 - Build...

6 Reasons S. Boulardii is the perfect probiotic - gut health, probiotics
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If you are trying to help:✅ the gut recover✅ address leaky gut✅ reduce inflammatory processes✅ and increase enzyme production✅ with cholesterol, H. pylori issues, C. diff problems, and/or candida imbalances some say look no further than S. boulardii. S. boulardii is a gut management probiotic, NOT a reseeding strain. The key to gut health is a wide variety of beneficial bacteria, not hundreds of trillions of a few select strains. S. boulardii helps with increasing other beneficial bacteria in the gut. It manages the gut. For long-term gut health, it is a key probiotic strain to have in your daily...

Chronic stress isn't just mental, its physical too - gut health, stress, mental health, immune system
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Look no further than stress to be the cause of getting sick this coming fall. Some suggest that 75- 90% of human health issues are related to stress. Surprising, right? When you have chronic stress:✅ your immune system is not strong ✅ you have poor digestion (blood is focused on muscles, not digestion) ✅ you have inflammation✅ you lose your ability to recover from a cold/flu How important is addressing stress to your immune system and health? It is a major top priority. That's why Silver Fern™ Brand will be focused on stress with many of our future products. We...

The how and why of immunoglobulins when it comes to cleaning up the gut - gut health, detox, immune support
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Do you need to clean up the gut? Do you need to strengthen the gut barrier? You may have worries about H. pylori, C. diff, E. coli, candida, etc. Maybe. Maybe you are worried about "leaky gut?" Every day the body produces up to 2 grams of secretory IgA (SIgA or an antibody/immunoglobulin) in the intestines to start binding all the bad things floating through the system. They do this through a process called "immune exclusion". SIgA prevents antigens/pathogens from breaching the gut barrier, which helps keep the body from being inflamed. While there are probiotics like S. boulardii and...

How did your gut health get so bad, and now what? - constipation, reflux, autoimmune
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"I have no clue how my health got so bad.""It all started after COVID.""After taking my second round of antibiotics last year my health has never been the same." "I keep getting UTIs. I keep taking antibiotics. And my UTIs keep coming back." "I can't lose weight anymore.""I have histamine intolerances, constipation, reflux, nausea, burping, leaky gut, skin problems, food allergies, and I am 50 lbs. over weight." "My laxatives aren't working anymore. "Do acid blockers really cause dementia?" "I wake up early in the morning with a flat stomach and by 4 pm I look 6 months pregnant." "My...

How do prebiotics help with leaky gut? - gut health, short-chain fatty acids
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Can prebiotics help you recover from leaky gut? 💯 Yes!Precision prebiotics can significantly fuel bacteria types (not available in probiotics) that are proven to increase short-chain fatty acids. The result is a reduction in pro-inflammatory markers and increased epithelial barrier function (Meaning, the gut barrier is becoming stronger). No, not all prebiotics do this. Prebiotics that are both digestive friendly AND shown to help with gut barrier function? You can find our one of our favorite prebiotics here. Personally speaking, I take it daily to help with my metabolic markers and to prevent gut barrier problems. If you have any questions,...

Probiotic Bucket List - gut health, leaky gut, survivability
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The complete picture of what a probiotic should do WITHOUT...1) refrigeration requirements2) special coatings/capsules 3) hundreds of CFUs4) dozens of strainsThe primary core keys to gut health are...1) Gut microbiota balance (more good than bad with a wide variety of good bacteria, not just a few loaded up daily)2) Gut barrier integrity and functionality (not overly "leaking" or hyperpermeability releasing toxins into the body causing all sorts of health issues)3) Low inflammatory markers in the bloodIf your probiotic isn't delivering these points daily then you aren't taking the best probiotic available. Check out our Ultimate Probiotic and all of its...

Hashimoto's - gut health, hormone health, thyroid health
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Did you know...?1) Women are 7 times more likely to get Hashimoto's2) Middle age (40-60) is when Hashimoto's will most likely occur3) No gene has been found to carry it but it does seem to run in families4) Other autoimmune issues increase the risk for Hashimoto's5) Altered microbiota composition, too few short-chain fatty acids, and increased serum LPS levels (marker for leaky gut) are shown to be directly linked to Hashimoto'sWhat do we find that is really helpful for Hashimoto's issues? You can find out more about how we help with Hashimoto's issues here. Yes, it does work. Yes, it...

Why is the nasal microbiome important? - health, sinus infection, sinuses
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Don't you think it was time that Silver Fern™ Brand (a gut health focused company) did something to help the microbiome of the sinuses? I do. And of all people in the world, I needed it too. As a sufferer of a poor immune system, seasonal allergies, bad sinus infections, and bad colds/flus I was crazy excited when our science team had me testing out a new ingredient for my sinuses. I have used Flonase and almost all sinus rinses/washes available. The Walgreens in our area knew me well. While I have liked them, I was still having sinus infections...

Are antibiotics increasing your risk for future UTIs? - gut health, women's health
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Antibiotics are the "go to" solution for UTIs. BUT... What if your issues continue? "The difference between the women who got repeated UTIs and those who didn’t, surprisingly, didn’t come down to the kind of E. coli in their intestines or even the presence of E. coli in their bladders. Both groups carried E. coli strains in their guts capable of causing UTIs, and such strains occasionally spread to their bladders."Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis"The real difference was in the makeup of their gut microbiomes. Patients with repeat infections showed decreased diversity of healthy gut microbial species, which...

Introducing: Nano Spray - microbiome, sinuses, sinus infection
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🎉 AVAILABLE NOW! Nano Spray!🎉Just in time for cold & flu season! Did you know that an imbalanced sinus microbiome can cause congestion, reactions, stuffiness, running, dripping, and many other problems? It's true. Plus our noses are a great way for irritants and other unwanted "guests" to enter our bodies.*So what is it? Nano Spray contains frequency activated nano Ag4O4 (purified silver). This ingredient helps breakdown the unwanted guests in the microbiome that often cause problems in the sinuses.*The purified silver in Nano Spray is NOT traditional colloidal silver. It is able to function with multiple strike actions compared to...

I no longer get sinus infections, what changed? - microbiome, sinuses, cold & flu, allergies
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My personal sinus infection history: I typically had 1-3 sinus infections every year for about 15 years or so. No joke. I would get a cold. The cold would linger for weeks and weeks. My sinuses would hurt. I would try Sudafed, Flonase, sinus rinses, sinus sprays, zinc, vitamin c, elderberry, etc. the whole time. The pressure would build and build. My head would hurt. The pressure in my face would kill. I would inevitably stop in to the doctor. He would verify that it had been more than 6 weeks to make sure it wasn't a virus. And then...

What else causes bloating? - gut health, intermittentfasting
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Sometimes the cause of bloating isn't due to gut imbalances, leaky gut, inflammation, candida, SIBO, IBS, food intolerances/sensitivities/allergies, gastritis, low stomach acid, constipation, slow gastric emptying, diarrhea, etc. Yes, intermittent fasting or skipping meals can cause bloating. Yes, drinking a lot of water each day can cause bloating. Yes, hormone imbalances definitely cause bloating. People can get bloated following a hard workout. Anyone stressed and/or anxious lately? Stress causes an inflammatory response in the digestive tract causing distress related bloating. Let's not forget weight gain. High levels of stress can cause weight gain. And weight gain can cause bloating. What...

Signs of parasites leaving - gut health, candida, cleanse, detox
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4 interesting points to make about our approach to helping with parasites:1) Our protocol also targets bad bacteria2) Our protocol also targets bad fungal issues (like candida and mold)3) Our approach has a full break-down and soak-up process so that floating pathogens also get gathered up4) We hit parasite issues all the way, not kind of "How will I know if Nano Scrub is working?"If you have bad things in the gut you will notice changes. I suggest easing into the use of Nano Scrub slowly if you think you have bad imbalances, like 1/4 or 1/2 tsp to begin...

What you should know before buying any probiotic - gut health, leaky gut, probiotics
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"Most probiotics are a complete waste of money! Further, the majority of fermented foods do not contain the live cultures in them most people think and those that do have living organisms do not survive digestion. And in order for a probiotic to be a probiotic it must deliver living microorganisms. Most do not!" This is a comment I remember when we first met the microbiologist that would eventually formulate our probiotic (btw-he is a common keynote speaker at fermentation conferences). His attitude based on about 22 years of microbiome research experience was that most probiotics were worthless. Most of...

High cholesterol checklist - gut health, leaky gut, gut imbalances
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Poor diet, lack of exercise, stress, and too much alcohol are all causes of gut imbalances and leaky gut. So, I can't help but wonder if these lifestyle behaviors don't trigger the gut problems that then cause high LDL cholesterol. Oddly enough, some of the same ingredients for the liver also help with cholesterol. Currently we do not offer a cholesterol aiding product. We are researching this now. If you have any questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand.

Sensitive Gut Fiber - gut health, constipation, prebiotics
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Do prebiotics tear you up? They can do that to a lot of people. Sensitive Gut Fiber doesn't do that. And it contains very clinically researched ingredients that are proven to be very successful prebiotics. The only reason not to add Sensitive Gut Fiber to your gut health protocol is if you have slow gastric emptying or gastroparesis. How do I use it? I'm loading up on it daily to improve my health markers for my metabolic needs. It is part of my daily routine for helping build up short-chain fatty acids and bacteria types in the gut that are...

NAFLD and the gut - gut health, fatty liver disease, leaky gut
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As the gut goes so do other organs. When gut imbalances transport to other organs, problems happen. Imbalances in the gut lead to increased intestinal permeability (leaky gut). Leaky gut leads to bad stuff moving to other parts of the body and to other organs. This results in inflammatory issues in other parts of the body (like the liver). With increased intestinal permeability comes liver fat accumulation. And this contributes to issues like NAFLD. Also, imbalances in the gut cause leaky gut. Leaky gut causes systemic inflammation. This whole process is also linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic...

The missing secret to helping with leaky gut issues - gut health, gut barrier
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Are you really addressing leaky gut or just part of it? To help with leaky gut you must first address what is causing it AND THEN you can build the gut barrier back up. Bad bacteria inhibit mucus secretion, leaving the gut barrier open season for pathogens. Did you know that the mucus layer acts as a protective shield for the rest of the gut barrier? When it is weak and/or damaged your gut barrier becomes an open target to pathogens. Also, the mucus barrier is key component for helping with issues like food allergies. Yet most gut health protocols...

Processed vs. ultra processed foods - gut health, nutrition
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"Reduce processed foods," seems like a simple enough statement but it's also a very broad statement. So what do we mean when we say, "reduce processed foods?"Your chips, soft drinks, candy, ready to eat meals, and anything else wherein the majority of the product is from substances extracted from foods or pulled from food constituents with little to nothing left intact are ultra processed foods. Say what? 🤔These products contain refined carbs, saturated fats, and tons of salt. This is not super healthy. These are seldom created with health in mind. Let's say you buy a bag of baby carrots,...

What should your gut health protocol do for you? - constipation, diarrhea, detox
Posted by Tiffany Cox on
Motility and detox pathways should be opened up. Then...A full clean up should happen. Then...The gut should be built back up again. That's the order. And then you should move on with life. That's what should happen. Silver Fern™ Brand is a full gut focused brand. We specialize in gut health. It is what we do, and we do it well. If you have mild/occasional issues or just want to make sure you are cleaning up / helping the gut and you can find our general gut health protocol here.BUT if you have bad issues (of a wide variety from...