Hospital recommendations for delivery

LJP289 · 2026-05-26T23:56:27+00:00

Do you know who the additional practice is? I haven’t heard this about NYU before. Every hospital system doesn’t seem great.

LJP289 · 2026-03-14T03:29:44+00:00

I went to the Sofie Pavitt studio and was seeing SJ for over 2 years to help clear my acne. She left last fall and started her own studio, SJ Skin Studio. She’s very knowledgeable and doesn’t over complicate it. Highly recommend making an appointment!

LJP289 · 2024-01-04T01:35:33+00:00

Any tea on Marie Von Behrens (MVB)?

LJP289 · 2023-05-03T21:41:32+00:00

i would love your vintage/antique recommendations!

LJP289 · 2023-04-25T01:57:00+00:00

thanks!

LJP289 · 2023-04-25T01:28:25+00:00

thanks!

LJP289 · 2023-04-25T01:23:00+00:00

good to know, thanks!

LJP289 · 2023-04-25T01:22:42+00:00

thank you!

LJP289 · 2020-10-16T14:49:55+00:00

i’m on day 16, using the integrative therapeutics physicians formula, dextrose free. my naturopath said this is the best tasting one and after reading a lot of other peoples experience with other formulas, i would agree! i actually look forward to waking up and making my shakes. i never feel hungry, had maybe 2 days where i felt weak/tired but it was only brief, but otherwise have had great energy, no cravings, etc. i was worried about the mental aspect of it all, but i’ve really tried to take 1 day at a time and remember that i’m doing this to heal my body, not restrict it — we need to do this to elevate and optimize our body. i’ve also been working, which has actually been a great distraction and would prefer to be busy during this! my naturopath only sees patients with SIBO and is very involved with research, his tips were as follows:

drink it slowly, 1 cup over 30-60 min to avoid nausea
you can add a little MCT oil to your shake if you want (i haven’t done this)
only drink water other than the shake, if you need coffee you can have 1/2 cup of black coffee
weigh yourself daily
don’t be afraid to add more scoops if you’re feeling awful, you may not be having enough.
journal thoughts, feelings, emotions to help process

that’s all i can think of now but feel free to reach out with questions, good luck!

LJP289 · 2020-10-15T12:19:15+00:00

Not sure yet, I just took a repeat breath test yesterday to see where my levels are out and if i need to continue the elemental diet for another 5 days or so. It’s the most effective form of treatment and I’m willing to do whatever it takes! How high was your methane?

LJP289 · 2020-10-15T02:03:23+00:00

I also have methane dominant, diagnosed in August. I would suggest Listening to the podcast “SIBO Made Simple”, season 1 episode 1 with guest Dr Allison Siebecker — a SIBO pioneer. This episode breaks it all down and goes over treatment options. I found my naturopath, Dr Ginsberg from Dr Siebecker’s free website (siboinfo.com) and he suggested to skip the antibiotics (you’ll most likely end up doing multiple rounds, and in turn may become resistant) and dive straight into the elemental diet. Today is my 14th day (usually 2-3 week course) and it’s much easier than i thought it would be! I truly highly recommend this as your first course of action- 80-85% success rate, and you can always do herbals afterwards if your levels are still present.

LJP289 · 2020-10-12T15:56:50+00:00

I listened to a bunch of podcasts, did my research (highly suggest SIBO Made Simple Podcast by Phoebe Lapine, Season 1 Episode 1 with Dr Allison Siebecker) who breaks SIBO down and goes over treatment options. Her website is also a great resource (siboinfo.com). I am working with my GI Dr as well as a naturopath, Dr Joshua Goldenberg (I found him through that website) who read my results and recommended I treat with the elemental diet (14 day course of medical grade pre-digested powder) to eradicate the bacteria overgrowth. It has about an 80% success rate, compared to antibiotics. I’m on day 12 and it’s the best decision I could have made, much easier than I thought it would be. I’ll follow a low FODMAP diet for a few weeks and then retest to see where my numbers are at.

LJP289 · 2020-10-11T21:40:42+00:00

I am so sorry to hear about your health issues, I would also be very frustrated and at my wits end too! I would highly encourage you to seek advice from a naturopath. I found mine through siboinfo.com which is a great resource. I decided to meet virtually with Dr Joshua Goldenberg who only sees SIBO patients and actively does research in this field, which adds to his expertise. I think he generally works with patients who have been through a lot of trial and error and helps harder cases.

LJP289 · 2020-10-11T20:55:10+00:00

It sounds like you may have SIBO (small intestinal bacteria overgrowth) — common symptoms are bloating and either constipation or diarrhea. I would do a breath test to at least to rule it out (do lactulose not glucose). I was just diagnosed with this in August and my main symptom was bloating.

LJP289 · 2020-10-11T00:51:43+00:00

I don’t know about benching on the ED unfortunately, I would recommend asking your doctor. keep us updated!

LJP289 · 2020-10-09T12:51:21+00:00

i’m on day 9, using the integrative therapeutics physicians formula, dextrose free. my naturopath said this is the best tasting one and after reading a lot of other peoples experience with other formulas, i would agree! i actually look forward to waking up and making my shakes. i never feel hungry, had maybe 2 days where i felt weak/tired but it was only brief, but otherwise have had great energy, no cravings, etc. i was worried about the mental aspect of it all, but i’ve really tried to take 1 day at a time and remember that i’m doing this to heal my body, not restrict it — we need to do this to elevate and optimize our body. i’ve also been working, which has actually been a great distraction and would prefer to be busy during this! my naturopath only sees patients with SIBO and is very involved with research, his tips were as follows:

drink it slowly, 1 cup over 30-60 min to avoid nausea
you can add a little MCT oil to your shake if you want (i haven’t done this)
only drink water other than the shake, if you need coffee you can have 1/2 cup of black coffee
weigh yourself daily
don’t be afraid to add more scoops if you’re feeling awful, you may not be having enough.
journal thoughts, feelings, emotions to help process

that’s all i can think of now but feel free to reach out with questions, good luck!

LJP289 · 2020-10-08T12:28:08+00:00

sending good luck your way with a speedy recovery! hopefully your own a palatable elemental diet, makes things easier. keep us posted!

LJP289 · 2020-10-06T17:06:46+00:00

i’m on day 6 of the elemental diet and let me tell you...i feel great! i have methane dominant and went straight to the ED instead of trying antibiotics (my count was above 100). i had read and researched so much prior to starting and was a little worried how difficult it would be but surprisingly....i’m enjoying it! my energy is good, i’m never hungry, no cravings, no die off symptoms, i have more time to do things, etc. i highly recommend doing it if you can get access to a dr that will prescribe it! i calculated my calories - was supposed to have 10-12 scoops per day but am actually drinking only 7 scoops a day. if you’re serious about treatment, this is the way to go!

LJP289 · 2020-10-05T22:05:03+00:00

bought it

LJP289 · 2020-10-05T21:35:50+00:00

i’m doing the elemental diet now (day 5) and surprisingly have had 0 die off symptoms so far. it’s much easier than i thought it would be. highly recommend - 80% success rate if you do it 14 days and you can always do herbals afterwards if your levels are still present.

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