Case Study: Overcoming Chronic Urticaria (Hives)
Susan was an 18 year old lady that came to see me several months ago for help with chronic urticaria. Urticaria is the medical term for hives. Hives occur when the body releases histamine, a chemical secreted by white blood cells that dilates blood vessel walls and allows fluids to leak into surrounding tissues. That’s what causes the swelling, redness and itching.
Urticaria can occur as a result of an allergic reaction or could be an immune system reaction to components of the skin. In the second instance it is an autoimmune disease.
It is not uncommon to experience a one off bout of hives, as a result of coming into contact with a substance you are allergic to – such as nickel, a plant or an insect sting. Susan’s problem was chronic urticaria; she had been suffering with it for the past 4 months.
Susan initially tried anti-histamine tablets, which provided some relief, but never made the rash go away entirely. She changed her soap and washing powder, which is the most common response in someone suffering with any type of skin rash. She tried to pinpoint what she was allergic to but couldn’t.
Susan had read that dairy products can aggravate hives, therefore removed them from her diet completely. This did help, as dairy products encourage the release of histamine by white blood cells, therefore they can make all allergic and inflammatory conditions worse. Susan was certainly on the right track, but she needed to go further with the diet changes.
Inflamed skin conditions always go hand in hand with leaky gut syndrome. The skin lining your digestive tract is really just your skin on the inside. If the skin on your outside is red and inflamed, you can bet the skin on your inside is too.
Susan had a complicating factor, which was stress. She was in her first year of college and living away from home and she felt continually stressed and anxious. This affected her ability to sleep at night, therefore she felt tired all day and found it difficult to concentrate. Therefore she struggled with her assignments and exams, which stressed her further.
My recommendations for Susan
Firstly I asked Susan to take a magnesium supplement. Stress depletes the body of magnesium and that makes a person prone to anxiety, restlessness and insomnia. I asked Susan to take 1 teaspoon of magnesium powder with her evening meal.
I gave Susan a fish oil supplement because the omega 3 fats in fish oil help to inhibit the production of inflammatory eicosanoids. These are chemicals made by immune cells that can increase pain, swelling, redness and itching. I asked Susan to take 3 fish oil capsules twice daily just before meals for a month. She was able to reduce the dose to 2 capsules twice daily after a month.
In order to eliminate potential food allergens and heal a leaky gut, I placed Susan on a diet that is free of dairy products, gluten, corn, soy and nuts. I asked her to base her diet on vegetables, fruit, fish, poultry, eggs and red meat (preferably grass fed), along with healthy fats such as avocados, olive oil and coconut oil.
I asked Susan to take Intestinal Parasite Cleanse capsules to reduce the levels of pathogenic microbes in her intestines. Having an overgrowth of harmful bugs in the intestines can cause chronic inflammation and irritation to the gut lining. This can impair nutrient absorption and increase the absorption of toxins and wastes into the bloodstream.
I also asked Susan to take a glutamine supplement, as glutamine helps to heal and seal an inflamed gut lining. Glutamine is used as fuel by the cells lining the intestinal tract. Glutamine can be found in our Ultimate Gut Health Powder.
Two months later
When I saw Susan two months later the first thing that struck me was how much more relaxed she appeared. She was smiling and had a more carefree attitude. The hives were approximately 80 percent better.
Susan noticed that the dietary changes made an enormous difference. Wheat in particular seemed to be the big culprit for her. She ate a piece of pie at a friend’s house one evening and could barely sleep that night because of the intense itching that started 2 hours later.
I asked Susan to continue with the diet and supplements for longer, in order to give her intestines and immune system more time to heal. She was happy to comply because she was feeling so well.
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Chronic urticaria is usually a strong indication of liver dysregulation, and you may be an indication that you have a Fatty Liver.
We recommend you have an Abdominal Ultrasound to confirm if this is the case.
Alternatively, if this is not possible we recommend you work for better liver health by reducing liver inflammation, and we invite you to download Dr Cabot’s generously offered free e-book athttps://www.liverdoctor.com/the-vital-principles-of-liver-cleansing-free-download/ for your knowledge and treatment.
To boost liver health and your vitality, Dr Cabot prescribes:
Livatone Plus – 1 cap twice daily for 2 weeks and then increase to 2 capsules twice daily, to improve liver function.https://www.liverdoctor.com/livatone-plus.htmlhttps://shop.cabothealth.com.au/livatone-plus-240-caps
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC 600mg) – 1 cap twice daily for 2 weeks and then increase to 2 capsules twice daily well away from food, if any upset occurs take at the beginning of your meals. NAC should be taken with a whole glass of water away from food. Do not take just before retiring to bed. NAC can be strong on the stomach, and this is why you need to take it with a whole glass of water.
This supplement works well with Livatone Plus to get your liver better faster. This supplement is the precursor nutrient of glutathione; the body’s strongest anti-oxidant and potent detoxifier.https://www.liverdoctor.com/nac-n-acetyl-l-cysteine-600mg-90-capsules.html
Collagen food – ½ to 1 teaspoon twice daily in vegetable juice or water to reduce oxidation, inflammation and boost liver health.https://www.liverdoctor.com/msm-plus-vitamin-c-powder-100-grams.html
You may purchase these supplements and Dr Cabot’s books athttps://shop.liverdoctor.com/
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Jessah Shaw
Nutritionist
For how long?
take until you are symptom free
long term is ideal otherwise symptoms may recur
Glutamine and selenium are nutrients and safe to take long term
best wishes
Dr Sandra Cabot
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Autoimmune conditions are often triggered by high stress, which childbirth certainly is, and then maintained by inflammation.
Our first recommendation is diet and lifestyle modification by closely following the detox protocol and then the eating style in Dr Cabot’s Autoimmune Book.
You seem to be experiencing overt histamine intolerance symptoms, and these are very likely to be food based and we cannot stress highly enough the diet in the Autoimmune Book.
At the moment we recommend you to begin taking Glutamine – beginning with ¼ teaspoon and gradually increasing to each dose being 1 teaspoon two to three times daily, with the last dose being just before bed, and Selenium – 1 capsule daily.
Kind regards
Victoria
Naturopath for Dr Sandra Cabot MD
Many cases of urticaria result from elevated amounts of histamine being released by white blood cells in the digestive tract.
We notice that the foods you have removed have not resolved your hives so please remove all dairy products and gluten containing grains (all wheats, rye, barley and oats unless they are specified as GF).
For an easy to follow, liver friendly, anti-inflammatory program Dr Cabot’s 15 Day Cleanse and Maintenance Plan may provide you much relief of your symptoms.
Kind regards
Victoria
Naturopath for Dr Sandra Cabot MD
The medications you have been prescribed have been issued to attempt to address the usual causes of hives.
None of them address the potential causes.
Even though you have not been knowingly exposed to any new chemicals or foods something has happened to reduce your body’s ability to keep you healthy.
Please adopt a liver friendly diet by removing everything from your diet except non starchy vegetables, animal protein, and good fats. Ensure you drink at least 3 pints of filtered water every day.
Supplements to heal quickly are Livatone Plus, NAC, Ultimate Gut Health, and Allergy Relief.
Kind regards
Victoria
Naturopath for Dr Sandra Cabot MD
Many people have exaggerated symptoms after COVID Vaccination.
Begin taking NAC, Livatone Plus, Vitamin D and to provide an anti-inflammatory gut environment we recommend Dr Cabot’s 15 Day Cleanse and Maintenance Program.
Kind regards
Victoria
Naturopath for Dr Sandra Cabot MD
I have suffered with hives since June of this year. I have been prescribed anti histamines and zantac. I have also seen a natural path where I was on a low histamine diet for 3 months. Also, I take vitamin c, vitamin d, B6 complex, quartercin, hist dao, and a fish oil. Still no relief. I tried a cleanse where I ate no meat oil dairy or gluten again no relief. I am not trying acupuncture. The allergist wants to put me on xolair in the coming weeks and I’m trying everything I can to avoid this. Please any recommendations would be amazing. Also I take prednisone for flair ups. I’ve made it 2 weeks off of this but then flair ups begin and I’m forced to take it. I am always tired (brain fog) and always had acid reflux. The allergist says it’s my mast cells over reacting and my immune system needs to essentially calm down. Says this could take a year or 5 years. I am in school and a mom and two little ones and I need help to get my life back.
Thanks
You have tried many things without success so we recommend you do a number of things together to raise the benefits of the treatment.
We recommend Dr Cabot’s 15 Day Cleanse and Maintenance Program to clear many inflammogens from your diet.
Your gut flora is very likely to be compromised by years of high inflammation, and this diet and supplements may reduce this inflammation and also reduce your need for the dreadful proton pump inhibitor that is very likely to be contributing to your gut symptoms.
We also suggest you begin taking Vitamin A every day to boost your protective secretory IgA.
Please also have your Vitamin D levels checked and begin taking sufficient to raise the level to 100-150 in your blood.
Kind regards
Victoria
Naturopath for Dr Sandra Cabot MD
You have done good detective work to eliminate most of your chronic hives trigger foods. Please add gluten to the banned list.
Increase the amount of Vitamin D taken daily to improve your blood level and begin taking Magnesium powder or tablets daily.
To improve your liver further we recommend Dr Cabot’s 15 Day Cleanse and Maintenance Program and Dr Cabot prescribes Livatone Plus and NAC.
Kind regards
Victoria
Naturopath for Dr Sandra Cabot MD
I’ve been diagnosed with Solar Urticaria and years after I was diagnosed with liver hemangioma. Do you think these two are related? I don’t get any answers from doctors, all they say is take antihistamines for the solar urticaria, which does not work at all, I flair up within 10 minutes of being in the sun.
Do you recommend anything?????
Thank you
Mary
Hemangiomas are benign growths within the liver and solar urticaria is a sign of overreaction of histamine when exposed skin reacts to exposure of the sun.
We recommend Dr Cabot’s 15 Day Cleanse and Maintenance Program to improve liver health and function, and may also assist your body to become less reactive to the sun’s radiation on the skin.
Please also have your Vitamin D level determined and we find that a blood level of 100 is to be aimed for. Magnesium powder or tablets and NAC are strongly indicated for your histamine intolerance.
Kind regards
Victoria
Naturopath for Dr Sandra Cabot MD
You are offering sound advice, and we add that infections whether they are systemic or concentrated in any area of the body raises inflammation.
This places considerable stress on the liver and when the liver cannot deal with its detox processes effectively, wastes are often shunted to the skin for disposal and this may cause an outbreak of hives or urticaria.
Clearing the liver can be done with dietary changes, Livatone Plus and NAC.
As you have dental centered concerns, we recommend you have your Vitamin D checked and if it is not at an optimal level begin taking Vitamin D daily.
Kind regards
Victoria
Naturopath for Dr Sandra Cabot MD
If the antihistamines are stopping the hives it would not be beneficial to stop immediately but to instigate Dr Cabot’s dietary and supplemental recommendations until you feel more comfortable with stopping the antihistamines on a day by day basis.
We always recommend you keep the antihistamines with you in case a food or environmental trigger is encountered and a reaction occurs.
Kind regards
Victoria
Naturopath for Dr Sandra Cabot MD
I've recently been suffering from urticaria for about 2 months now - the doctor I spoke with had no idea what was wrong with me, so I am patiently awaiting a referral to an allergist.
I first noticed the urticaria when I got hot or sweaty - mostly after exercise or a hot shower. However, it appears to be getting worse and I am starting to notice it even when I am not doing anything at all (ie. sitting at work typing on the computer or watching tv).
If I lie still for a long time, the urticaria does not seem to bother me as much, but as soon as I begin to move around, I start to see hives popping up on my arms, chest, calves, neck and face.
I currently take Omega 3, Iron, B12 and Vitamin C supplements. I have previously struggled with anemia and have been iron & b12 deficient.
What can I do in the meantime while I await an allergist appointment?
Thank you!
Urticaria is usually a sign of inflammation and is usually based in the liver or the digestive tract.
If your liver is congested and not able to completely detoxify metabolites that circulate in the blood, the body often uses the skin to rid itself of these irritative substances.
An abdominal ultrasound is the best way to determine the architectural integrity of your liver.
The other very likely reason for hives is overproduction of histamine and this involves gut inflammation.
Diet and lifestyle changes may be able to reduce your skin’s reactivity.
Dr Cabot’s Keto Diet Plan and at least 2 liters of water daily may help considerably.
Supplementation is important and Dr Cabot prescribes Livatone Plus, NAC, Vitamin C, and Ultimate Gut Health.
Kind regards
Victoria
Naturopath for Dr Cabot
Thank you for your enquiry/email.
You have been taking many medications over the past year and they are very likely to have placed considerable stress on your liver.
May we ask why your doctor prescribed Zantac for fungus and hives?
Please read the article at the following link, and keep for treatment options and future reference,https://www.liverdoctor.com/fungal-toe-nails-a-safe-cure/.
To boost your immune system to help your body overcome the fungus, Dr Cabot prescribes
Selenomune Designer Energy - 1 capsule daily, to increase your selenium levels to help deal with the fungal cells.https://www.liverdoctor.com/selenomune-designer-energy-100-capsules.html
MSM + Vitamin C – ½ to 1 teaspoon twice daily in vegetable juice or water to reduce oxidation, inflammation and boost liver health.https://www.liverdoctor.com/msm-plus-vitamin-c-powder-100-grams.html
You may purchase these supplements and Dr Cabot’s books athttps://shop.liverdoctor.com/
Kind regards
Victoria
Thank you for your enquiry/email.
When antibody levels are raised without the disease being present, it is an indication of increased inflammation in the body and hives are often an indication of raised histamine, and this makes sense when steroid medication eases the discomfort.
Histamine is a strong indication of gut inflammation and it is usually based in food intolerance. Gluten free is a good place to start, but most processed food provides many inflammatory substances, so it is important to eat the freshest anti-inflammatory foods available.
We are delighted to let you know that Dr Cabot’s highly acclaimed 15 Day Cleanse is available and provides you with two weeks to begin your journey toward improved overall health and function, utilising both supplements and a tasty, easy to prepare dietary regimen. This is an anti-inflammatory program and the supplements are immune boosting, body alkalinising and gut healing.https://www.liverdoctor.com/15-day-cleanse.html
After completing the Cleanse, we recommend you remain on this style of eating and you can then begin the Maintenance plan.https://www.liverdoctor.com/dr-cabot-ultimate-maintenance-plan.html
This style of eating also takes stress off your liver, and an overwhelmed liver can also result in itchy skin that may also present as hives.
Kind regards
Victoria Taylor
Naturopath
. I have been suffering from hives after I have birth to my son. 2016 (4 years). I get them when i get hot or sweaty. I’ve never had this issue until a few months after birth. So i bought a liver cleanse but i also read that i needed to do a parasite cleanse as well. I’ve started the parasite cleanse and was wondering if I should do the liver cleanse at the same time. I purchased the liver cleansing diet book but any h
Guidance will be appreciated :)
Thank you for your enquiry.
Hives are a sign of digestive disorders and doing the parasite cleanse is a good idea to remove any that may be in your digestive tract causing inflammation.
Rather than the Liver Cleansing Diet straight away, you may gain benefit more quickly by undertaking Dr Cabot’s 15 Day Cleanse while you complete your parasite cleanse.
We are delighted to let you know that Dr Cabot’s highly acclaimed 15 Day Cleanse is available and provides you with two weeks to begin your journey toward improved overall health and function, utilising both supplements and a tasty, easy to prepare dietary regimen. This is an anti-inflammatory program and the supplements are immune boosting, body alkalinising and gut healing.https://www.liverdoctor.com/15-day-cleanse.html
After completing the Cleanse, we recommend you remain on this style of eating and you can then begin the Maintenance plan.https://www.liverdoctor.com/dr-cabot-ultimate-maintenance-plan.html
Hives often indicate a congested liver and to boost liver health and your vitality, Dr Cabot prescribes
Livatone Plus – 1 to 2 capsules twice daily, to improve liver function.https://www.liverdoctor.com/livatone-plus.html
You may purchase these supplements and Dr Cabot’s books athttps://shop.liverdoctor.com/
Kind regards
Victoria Taylor
I’ve been suffering from chronic urticaria for over 10 years now. As I’ve grown older it’s become worse and I don’t know what I can do to make it go away. It’s causing me a lot of stress and distress and I don’t know what to do anymore.
I have been to a private GP about my low iron deficiency and was advised to take Ox bile, bio gest enzyme l supplements and go on a paleo diet. Do you think this help me reduce my inflammation?
Thank you for your enquiry.
We recommend you have an abdominal ultrasound to determine the state of your liver, because urticaria is a symptom of a compromised liver.
We also recommend you consider changing to an anti-inflammatory diet to improve the effectiveness of ox bile and digestive enzymes.
We are delighted to let you know that Dr Cabot’s highly acclaimed 15 Day Cleanse is available and provides you with two weeks to begin your journey toward improved overall health and function, utilising both supplements and a tasty, easy to prepare dietary regimen. This is an anti-inflammatory program and the supplements are immune boosting, body alkalinising and gut healing.https://www.liverdoctor.com/15-day-cleanse.html
After completing the Cleanse, we recommend you remain on this style of eating and you can then begin the Maintenance plan.https://www.liverdoctor.com/dr-cabot-ultimate-maintenance-plan.html
To boost liver health and your vitality, Dr Cabot prescribes
Livatone Plus – 1 to 2 capsules twice daily, to improve liver function.https://www.liverdoctor.com/livatone-plus.html
Kind regards
Victoria
Urticaria is often associated with a congested liver, and an abdominal ultrasound is best to determine how healthy your liver is. If it is not able to process all your dietary toxins they can go to the skin and cause itching.
To boost liver health and heal your gut, Dr Cabot prescribes
Ultimate Superfood - is a comprehensive formulation, combining potent antioxidants, high quality superfoods, herbs, greens, vitamins and minerals. It is very high in protein, containing 60% protein by weight. The protein comes from superior Golden Pea protein and is suitable for vegans. This powder contains over 40 key ingredients to support liver and immune health and to increase energy.
Ultimate Gut Health – Dr Cabot Ultimate Gut Health keeps your intestines as healthy as possible. Designed to soothe, heal and restore the gut lining, you will find your intestines love this powder. Dr Cabot Ultimate Gut Health supports better digestion and favourable and healthy gut bacteria. Helpful for acidity, reflux, bloating, sensitive gut, sluggish bowels and leaky gut.
You may purchase these supplements and Dr Cabot’s books athttps://shop.liverdoctor.com/
Kind regards
Victoria Taylor
Naturopath
Thank you for this very informative case study.
I have had hives on my face four times which has lasted about 1 week since January. The first two times I had just eaten a pear and the reaction started right away. However, the last two appearances, I cannot link a food to my reaction (maybe pineapples or red pepper or chick peas?) and the skin reaction took more time to occur. It's important to mention that I have a cat and that I'm a person who tends to be nervous and anxious, especially lately with all the Covid-19 crisis. I really hope you can help me, thank you very much.
Thank you for your enquiry.
As you have only recently begun to experience hives we ask if there has been anything recently added to your diet that may have aggravated your digestive tract and stimulated the production of histamines, causing the hives.
Have you had any bouts of digestive upset that may have triggered the response?
To calm, heal and soothe your digestive tract population of mast cells (that produce histamine), Dr Cabot prescribes
Ultimate Gut Health – Dr Cabot Ultimate Gut Health keeps your intestines as healthy as possible. Designed to soothe, heal and restore the gut lining, you will find your intestines love this powder. Dr Cabot Ultimate Gut Health supports better digestion and favourable and healthy gut bacteria. Helpful for acidity, reflux, bloating, sensitive gut, sluggish bowels and leaky gut.
https://www.liverdoctor.com/ultimate-gut-health-250g.html
Urticaria may also present itself when the liver is compromised and not able to detoxify all metabolites and often leads to inflammatory, irritating perspiration which is irritative and leads to itching rashes and/or hives.
To boost liver health and your vitality, Dr Cabot prescribes
Livatone Plus – 1 to 2 capsules twice daily, to improve liver function.https://www.liverdoctor.com/livatone-plus.htmlhttps://shop.cabothealth.com.au/livatone-plus-240-caps
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC 600mg) – 1 to 2 capsules twice daily well away from food, if any upset occurs take at the beginning of your meals. This supplement works well with Livatone Plus to get your liver better faster. This supplement is the precursor nutrient of glutathione; the body’s strongest anti-oxidant and potent detoxifier.https://www.liverdoctor.com/nac-n-acetyl-l-cysteine-600mg-90-capsules.html
MSM + Vitamin C – ½ to 1 teaspoon twice daily in vegetable juice or water to reduce oxidation, inflammation and boost liver health.https://www.liverdoctor.com/msm-plus-vitamin-c-powder-100-grams.html
You may purchase these supplements and Dr Cabot’s books athttps://shop.liverdoctor.com/
Kind regards
Victoria Taylor
Thank you for your enquiry.
As you have only recently begun to experience hives in the last 3 months we ask if there has been anything recently added to your diet that may have aggravated your digestive tract and stimulated the production of histamines, causing the hives.
Have you had any bouts of digestive upset that may have triggered the response?
To calm, heal and soothe your digestive tract population of mast cells (that produce histamine), Dr Cabot prescribes
Ultimate Gut Health – Dr Cabot Ultimate Gut Health keeps your intestines as healthy as possible. Designed to soothe, heal and restore the gut lining, you will find your intestines love this powder. Dr Cabot Ultimate Gut Health supports better digestion and favourable and healthy gut bacteria. Helpful for acidity, reflux, bloating, sensitive gut, sluggish bowels and leaky gut.
https://www.liverdoctor.com/ultimate-gut-health-250g.html
Dysbiosis or intestinal parasites may also promote increased histamine production, and for treatment of these Dr Cabot prescribes
BactoClear – 1 to 2 capsules twice daily – Day 1. Designed to selectively clear bacterial infections along the digestive and upper respiratory tract. From H.pylori or candida to SIBO and Dysbiotic Large Bowel, Sinusitis and Immune System support.https://shop.cabothealth.com.au/bactoclear-90-caps
Intestinal Para Cleanse – 1 capsule three times daily of 1 week and then 2 capsules three times daily for a maximum of two months. Resume if necessary, after a 6 – 8 week’s break.
https://www.liverdoctor.com//intestinal-para-cleanse-90-capsules.html
Urticaria may also present itself when the liver is compromised and not able to detoxify all metabolites and often leads to inflammatory, irritating perspiration which is irritative and leads to itching rashes and/or hives.
To boost liver health and your vitality, Dr Cabot prescribes
Livatone Plus – 1 to 2 capsules twice daily, to improve liver function.https://www.liverdoctor.com/livatone-plus.htmlhttps://shop.cabothealth.com.au/livatone-plus-240-caps
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC 600mg) – 1 to 2 capsules twice daily well away from food, if any upset occurs take at the beginning of your meals. This supplement works well with Livatone Plus to get your liver better faster. This supplement is the precursor nutrient of glutathione; the body’s strongest anti-oxidant and potent detoxifier.https://www.liverdoctor.com/nac-n-acetyl-l-cysteine-600mg-90-capsules.html
MSM + Vitamin C – ½ to 1 teaspoon twice daily in vegetable juice or water to reduce oxidation, inflammation and boost liver health.https://www.liverdoctor.com/msm-plus-vitamin-c-powder-100-grams.html
You may purchase these supplements and Dr Cabot’s books athttps://shop.liverdoctor.com/
Kind regards
Victoria Taylor
Naturopath
Please provide me with advice. At the moment I am 22 years old. I am according to the metric system 1.95 meter and my weight is 118kg. I would like to go to the gym without getting urticaria anymore. I have cholinergic urticaria since december 2018. It started after major bowl problems. Very much cramps and going 12 times per day to the bathroom. Since then I am taking probiotics from Solgar, Bathroom trips reduced to 2 á 3 times tops daily. I have noticed that I get a lot of cramps round my belly button after eating lactose protein, carbohydrates meals. Sometimes with diarrhea afterwards. I also noticed that dairy is involved with getting urticaria. So I skipped dairy. Also fatty meals and a lot of carbohydrates don't go well with my bowels. So I eat for 2 months now very healthy (lots of vegatebles, etc.) I only get urticaria when rising the bodytemperature (exercising, sunbathing and entering heated rooms). I also have Hayfever (since 12th birthday), Asthma (since early childhood) and Itchyotis Vulgaris (flaky skin condition, sweat glans problem) I am taking 2 fish oil capsules a day. 1 Solgar probiotic a day and 2 Quercetin Complex with Ester C 500mg a day. And 1 Ester C 500mg. With these supplements the Urticaria red spots less itch, but the reaction can't be stopped with these supplements. I guess it has something to do with histamine. I would love to live without urticaria and bowl problems. I am curious if I should use Glutamine (if yes, what doses) or any other advice would be very much welcome.
Kind regards,
John
Thank you for your enquiry/email.
Your present weight is outside the healthy BMI range, and it may be that the bowel problems you experienced may be associated with SIBO, so please read the following article and take the quiz.https://www.liverdoctor.com/could-you-have-small-intestinal-bacterial-overgrowth-sibo/ andhttps://www.liverdoctor.com/could-you-have-sibo-quiz/.
SIBO is often associated with lactose intolerance which tends to cause diarrhea.
Urticaria is often associated with a congested liver, and an abdominal ultrasound is best to determine how healthy your liver is. If it is not able to process all your dietary toxins they can go to the skin and cause itching, especially when exercising.
Bowel problems can certainly be associated with an over production of histamine so it is best to also address any damage that has been done to the digestive tract associated with your gut problems since late 2018.
To boost liver health and heal your gut, Dr Cabot prescribes
Ultimate Superfood - is a comprehensive formulation, combining potent antioxidants, high quality superfoods, herbs, greens, vitamins and minerals. It is very high in protein, containing 60% protein by weight. The protein comes from superior Golden Pea protein and is suitable for vegans. This powder contains over 40 key ingredients to support liver and immune health and to increase energy.
Ultimate Gut Health – Dr Cabot Ultimate Gut Health keeps your intestines as healthy as possible. Designed to soothe, heal and restore the gut lining, you will find your intestines love this powder. Dr Cabot Ultimate Gut Health supports better digestion and favourable and healthy gut bacteria. Helpful for acidity, reflux, bloating, sensitive gut, sluggish bowels and leaky gut.
You may purchase these supplements and Dr Cabot’s books athttps://shop.liverdoctor.com/
Kind regards
Victoria Taylor
Naturopath
Sometimes a restrictive elimination diet is necessary to find the culprit.
You may also have an overgrowth of bad guts bugs which are inflaming your intestinal lining, causing leaky gut. BactoClear capsules help with that.
Some cases of chronic hives are an autoimmune disease. There is a lot of information that would help you in our book called Healing Autoimmune Disease: A plan to help your immune system and reduce inflammation.
Kind regards,
Margaret
We recommend having 1/2 a tsp twice daily of Magnesium Ultra potent, it helps to calm the nervous system and is excellent for relieving stress and anxiety.
This can be purchased here:https://www.liverdoctor.com/magnesium-ultra-potent-powder-210-grams.html
Kind regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutritionist for Liverdoctor.com
We recommend avoiding the foods we mentioned previously, as well as any other foods you have an allergy or intolerance to.
Our dietary and supplemental advice remains the same as stated before.
Kind regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutritionist for Liverdoctor.com
I happy to see your response. Can you please recommend me the doses and link from where can i purchase it
These products can all be purchased here:https://www.liverdoctor.com/products.html
Recommended doses can be seen when you click on each product.
We have recently released a new product Ultimate Gut Health, that contains glutamine as well as a probiotic.
This can be purchased here:https://www.liverdoctor.com/ultimate-gut-health-250g.html
Kind regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutritionist for Liverdoctor.com
Thank you for your comment.
The most likely explanation for falling iron levels is digestive problems. That is also the most common cause of long term inflammation.
We recommend a gluten, dairy and sugar free diet, as outlined in detail in our book Healing Autoimmune Disease.
Glutamine, BactoClear capsules and a probiotic should also help.
Kind regards,
Margaret Jasinska
Naturopath for Liverdoctor.com
Great relief to see the above article. I have chronic urticaria for more than 3 yrs now. I have seen my family physician and also met a allergist
Both recommended only the OTC antihistamine. I take a loratadine tabke every 3-4 days depending on the need
I want to stop taking this although docs suggest it does not have a side effect
Can you suggest
I am a vegetarian and do take a lot of dairy products
There are excellent recommendations in this article:https://www.liverdoctor.com/urticaria-hives/
Dairy is one of the most common allergens, therefore we recommend eliminating dairy products and seeing if there is a reduction in symptoms.
You would really benefit from doing a liver cleanse, there is an excellent plan in Dr Cabot's book 'The Liver Cleansing Diet'.
Let us know how you get on.
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutrition Consultant for Liverdoctor.com
We recommend you see your healthcare practitioner.
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutritional Consultant for Liverdoctor.com
How old is your granddaughter and what supplement were you looking at giving her?
We recommend she eliminate all grains, sugar, processed food, takeout meals, high fructose corn syrup.
It could be a due to a food intolerance or sensitivity. It could also be an intolerance to dairy foods.
We recommend she base her diet on good protein (poultry,seafood,lean meat,eggs), good fats (avocadoes,cold pressed virgin olive oil,coconut oil,flaxseed oil,nuts and seeds), fresh fruits and vegetables.
Raw juicing is excellent also.
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutritional Consultant for Liverdoctor.com
Thank you for your reply. My granddaughter is 10 however she is 5'1 and 125 lbs. so most medications are given based on her weight. I am not sure if the supplements would be the same. I am considering a probiotic along with fish oils and glutamine. I have been trying to feed her more fresh foods we just need to work on getting away from sugars.
We saw the allergist and he feels her nerves have something to do with her hives which is very possible since they literally started the day her baby sister was born. I still feel foods are an issue though and will work on changing our diets.
A probiotic, fish oil and glutamine should be fine for her to take.
Glutamine will help to protect her stomach and heal and seal the gut lining.
A probiotic will help to promote good bacteria in her gut.
Fish oil will provide omega 3's which are essential for optimal health.
Dietary changes are essential, focusing on whole foods like good quality protein, good fats, fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds.
Let us know how you get on.
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutritional Consultant for Liverdoctor.com
I am finding all your comments and post extremely helpful, however none of these mention Alcohol. Does one need to stop drinking entirely?
We recommend keeping alcohol to a minimum as alcohol is toxic to the liver and contributes to many health issues.
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutritional Consultant for Liverdoctor.com
In general, improving liver function will improve allergies / sensitivities. ie. LivaTone Plus etc, liver friendly diet….
It may also help in the short term if they can identify and avoid any trigger foods and avoid gluten and dairy.
Leaky gut precedes autoimmune conditions – so need to fix this. Glutamine powder is essential and Intestinal Paracleanse may be needed. Seehttps://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.liverdoctor.com/could-leaky-gut-syndrome-be-causing-your-immune-system-problems for more information.
Thyroid health capsules will improve thyroid function as they will help T4 to T3 conversion. They may need additional Vitamin D to improve immune function – have Vitamin D levels checked by their GP.
I would strongly recommend Dr Cabot’s books ‘Healing Autoimmune Disease’ and ‘Your Thyroid Problems Solved’.
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutritional Consultant
In some individuals the flu vaccination can trigger immune problems such as allergies or autoimmune disease.
There is a lot of information on the topic in this book:http://shop.liverdoctor.com/healing-autoimmune-disease.html
And some free information here:https://www.liverdoctor.com/autoimmune-disease/
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Sales & Nutrition Consultant
Also over the last few years I have developed hayfever, each year it has got worse than the year before, I sneeze, my eyes swell, my ears pop and my sinuses play up, this only lasts a few months, where the hives have lasted all year, I wonder if they are related in some way, however this year I haven’t suffered from hayfever.
Do you have any suggestions for my hives?
When hives are chronic like this, it is actually an autoimmune disease rather than just an allergy. So it becomes more difficult to treat. We suggest you follow the treatment plan in our book called Healing Autoimmune Disease:http://shop.liverdoctor.com/healing-autoimmune-disease.html
It’s good that you have eliminated those foods from your diet. It would also be good to follow a low histamine diet, which is described in our book. You may also have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, which can cause leaky gut despite avoiding problematic foods.
Kind Regards,
Jessah
That's great news. By liver cleansing pills are you referring to Livatone Plus?
They are extremely safe to take long-term.
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Sales & Nutrition Consultant
I know it's related to this medicine which have Urticaria in the side effects? Now I need to know what should I do, please help me as am trying very hard since long time, & am so excited to read this case study, I hope you can help. Thanks
I recommend that you follow a gluten and dairy free diet.
You should read our book: 'Healing Autoimmune Disease'.
One off hives is an allergic disease, whereas chronic hives is an autoimmune disease.
You should take Glutamine Powder, Livatone Plus, Digestive Enzymes, Intestinal Parasite Cleanse capsules and a probiotic.
Kind Regards,
Jessah
I really appreciate your quick respond.
Please write in more detail about the probiotics as I got one before & it made my stomachs & full of gas!! What' about the dose for the other tables or powder.
Thanks.
Best regards,
Shaikha
I would recommend a Bioceuticals brand, let me know how this goes for you.
For the Livatone Plus take 1 capsule twice a day for the first week and then increase to 2 capsules twice a day.
For the Glutamine powder take one 5mL teaspoon twice a day.
Take one Digestive enzyme capsules three times daily, at the beginning of meals.
For the intestinal parasite cleanse, start with one capsule three times daily, after two weeks increase to two capsules three times daily for up to two months.
Discontinue use after two months.
Kind Regards,
Jessah
I amsuffering from autoimmune urticaria for many years. It starts, stays for 3 to 4 months and view away. Past 2 months I am suffering again from hives. It wrecks my life. Am really frustrated. Taking natural Ayurvedic medicines for past 1 month with little improvement. Taking blood purifier and turmeric granules prescribed by naturopath. I have slow metabolism and slow digestion.
Am also following low histamine diet for past 2 months.
Do you have any remedy to cure hives. Please help !!!
We recommend you read Dr Cabot's book 'Healing Autoimmune Disease'.
It contains a plan to help your immune system and reduce inflammation.
We recommend you take
Glutamine 1 tsp twice daily to heal and seal the gut lining and improve immunity.
Fish oil 2 caps twice daily just before meals to reduce inflammation.
These can be purchased here:https://shop.liverdoctor.com
Let us know how you get on.
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutrition Consultant for Liverdoctor.com
Thanks your support & time, i tried to buy the Livetone & intestinal parasite cleanse from your website but unfortunately it too long to then know that it was send to my country & USP delivery people didn't do anything just kept in their store for months before sending it back to USA again, here i came to know as i asked the company about my shipments & the said they already returned my money which they really did when I checked, I don't blame you guys i just want to inform you so your company could solve this by giving us a space to enter our mobile phone for the delivery guy to call as this was their excuse although they had the full right address with but they didn't make an effort to go to the location written on the package.
I bought Glutamine from NOW, Advanced Digestive enzymes + probiotics from Zenwise Labs & i also recently bought Chewable Acidophilus with Bifidus 1 billion from Holland & Barrett. Plus i read some where about Magnesium so I bought Magnesium Citrate powder from NOW. Yes also i got the book you advised to buy, and am reading it now it's really great to read, full of info & tips.
Well i have them all but the two main items from your company.
Please advice me how to take them or shall i buy the 2 items then start with everything one time better.
Thanks once again,
Shaikha
Thank you for your feedback. I’m sorry to hear you’ve had problems with the delivery of your order. It is always best to put the best phone number you can be contacted on when completing the shipping information form, however I will pass on your suggestion for a mobile phone field to our development team.
If you are experiencing significant digestive issues, you can start taking the products you have purchased to help to ease the symptoms while you are waiting for the LivaTone Plus and Intestinal parasite cleanse to arrive.
When you have finished the products you are currently using, I would recommend you get Glutamine Plus, Super Digestive Enzymes and Magnesium Ultra Potent powder from www.liverdoctor.com, as these are specifically formulated by Dr Cabot to confer the greatest benefits, based on her extensive clinical experience.
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutritional Consultant for Liverdoctor.com
Allergies tend to be seated in the liver, so it is important to ensure your liver is detoxing efficiently and Livatone Plus supports Phase I and Phase II of the metabolic detoxification system.
You should have Livatone Plus - 2 caps twice daily.
To lower histamine it is important to eat fresh food daily and lots of vegetables.
Dr Cabot recommends you increase you dosage of l-Glutamine to 1 teaspoon twice daily in a little water to calm, heal and restore the lining of the intestines.
You may benefit from an exclusive 2 week Bone Broth detox.
I can email you a recipe if you wish?
Kind Regards,
Jessah
Thank you so much for the response! I've increased my dosage of glutamine and have added in dandelion root, should I still take the livatone? I've been able to back down to a half of antihistamine every day but they persist and show up strongly around the 24 hour marker. So frustrating. I've considered doing a bone broth cleanse, yes please do email me the recipe it you don't mind.
Thanks again!
Jenny
Please continue taking Livatone Plus, 1 capsule twice daily in conjunction with the other supplements you are now taking to continue the healing process and efficiency of your liver’s detoxification ability. I will email you the bone broth recipe.
Kind Regards,
Jessah
We recommend you eliminate gluten and dairy from your diet.
These foods can be inflammatory and dairy can actually aggravate hives.
We recommend you base your diet on vegetables, fruit, fish, poultry, eggs, lean meat (preferably grass-fed), as well as good fats (avocados, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil), nuts and seeds.
We recommend you download Dr Cabot's free e-book on Liver Cleansing, here's the link:https://www.liverdoctor.com/ebook/vital-principles-for-liver-cleansing/
We suggest you take
Magnesium Ultra Potent powder 1/2 tsp twice daily to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
Fish oil EPA/DHA 1 cap with each meal for a month and then decrease to 2 caps twice daily after a month. The omega 3 fats in fish oil help to inhibit the production of inflammatory chemicals.
Glutamine 1 metric tsp once or twice daily to help heal and seal the gut lining.
These can be purchased here:https://shop.liverdoctor.com/
Let us know how you get on.
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutritional Consultant for Liverdoctor.com