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Mira

Written by b-better on April 9, 2025. Posted in Static.

B Better is excited to partner with Mira — the first AI-powered at-home hormone monitor that brings lab-level insights to your fingertips. Whether you’re trying to conceive, navigating perimenopause, or simply want a better way to understand your cycle and hormones, Mira offers a powerful, personalized tool to guide your journey. With Mira’s real-time hormone dashboard, you get actual hormone numbers (not just lines or guesses) thanks to their unique fluorescent technology and advanced AI — trained on over 1 million cycles. It learns from your body every day and turns your hormone...

Test Immune Status

Written by b-better on June 17, 2024. Posted in SIBO/IBS Relief Program, Tests.

ACTION STEPS: 1. As a starting point to check immune status, request a blood test that includes the following: CBC with differentials RBC zinc Vitamin D Vitamin A Watch the video above to see what a CBC report looks like. 2. After getting your results, make sure to watch the videos below. They’ll give you the optimal reference ranges to compare your results with, along with explanations to help figure out what could be causing suboptimal results: Interpreting WBC Differentials (Neutrophil, Lymphocyte, Monocyte, Eosinophil, Basophil) ...

Test Food Sensitivities

Written by b-better on June 17, 2024. Posted in SIBO/IBS Relief Program, Tests.

The gold standard test for determining food sensitivities (which is an IgG reaction, not an allergic IgE reaction), is to perform an elimination diet & food re-introduction challenge. See the attached handout to learn more about the difference between food allergies/sensitivities (and intolerances). The most common offenders to remove from one’s diet 100% for a minimum of 30 days are: Dairy Wheat/gluten Eggs Soy Yeast Rice Corn Potato These can be removed one at a time or all at once. ACTION STEPS: 1. Download the attached resources for...

Test Adrenal Function (Stress Response)

Written by b-better on June 17, 2024. Posted in SIBO/IBS Relief Program, Tests.

ACTION STEPS: 1. Watch the video above to learn about the saliva and urine tests available that can provide information about how much cortisol the adrenals produce, as well as the cortisol pattern throughout the day. Too much or too little cortisol can affect thyroid function, and impact motility. Resources attached: Sample reports & collection instructions for DUTCH Adrenal & DUTCH Plus (male and female reports) Sampe reports & collection instructions for Genova’s Adrenocortex Stress Profile 2. Order your test: DUTCH Test Complete DUTCH...

Test Thyroid Function

Written by b-better on June 17, 2024. Posted in SIBO/IBS Relief Program, Tests.

ACTION STEPS: 1. Since low thyroid function (or hypothyroidism) can lead to sluggish digestion and motility, it’s a good idea to test thyroid function with a full thryoid panel. Watch the above video for a detailed list of the markers to request and the recommended reference ranges to be aiming for. Order you can order a test: Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment Test Kit (TrueHealth Labs) Essential Thyroid Profile (ZRT Labs) Extended Hashimoto’s Thyroid Panel (Requisition Form Only) 2. If there is hypothyroid function or Hashimoto’s,...

Test Vitamin B6 Status

Written by b-better on June 17, 2024. Posted in SIBO/IBS Relief Program, Tests.

ACTION STEPS: 1. There are a few ways to test your vitamin B6 level. Request a Plasma B6 test. Low levels indicate a deficiency Order an OAT urine test (stands for Organic Acids Test) or the following urinary organic acid markers: A combination of elevated xanthurenate, kynurenate, and quinolinate is evidence of B6 deficiency 2. If vitamin B6 is low, increase the proportion of animal foods in the diet, using more gentle cooking techniques, and including more raw foods to help improve B6 status. Supplementation with 5mg of P5P (Pyridoxal 5′-Phosphate) per...

Test Magnesium Status

Written by b-better on June 17, 2024. Posted in SIBO/IBS Relief Program, Tests.

ACTION STEPS: 1. Test your magnesium level. Please watch the above video for the exact markers to request and the optimal ranges to be aiming for. 2. If magnesium is low, please watch the following videos on magnesium in the Mineral Balance course to help correct a deficiency or insufficiency: Risk Factors for Magnesium Deficiency Correcting Magnesium Deficiency If you need additional help, please ask in our private B Better community forum.

Test Blood Sugar

Written by b-better on June 17, 2024. Posted in SIBO/IBS Relief Program, Tests.

ACTION STEPS: 1. Since blood sugar dysregulation can negatively affect pancreatic output and the release of digestive enzymes for proper digestion, it’s a good idea to test blood sugar levels with a blood test. Watch the above video for a detailed list of the markers to request and the recommended reference ranges to be aiming for. Here’s how you can order a blood test: Rupa Health LabShop (US only): Fasting Insulin HbA1C Fasting Glucose Triglycerides HOMA-IR TrueHealth Labs (US & Canada): Fasting Insulin HbA1c Fasting Glucose ...

Test Liver/Gallbladder Function

Written by b-better on June 17, 2024. Posted in SIBO/IBS Relief Program, Tests.

ACTION STEPS: 1. Since bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, liver/gallbladder health is critical for prevention of dysbiosis and SIBO/IBS since it is naturally antimicrobial. Therefore, consider testing the following blood markers in a liver panel: ALT/SGPT AST/SGOT GGTP Alkaline Phosphatase Bilirubin Direct Bilirubin (make sure to include direct bilirubin as it’s often skipped) LDH 2. Compare your results once received to the following optimal ranges for each marker: ALT/SGPT: 10-30 U/L AST/SGOT: 10-30...

Test Hypochlorhydria (Low Stomach Acid)

Written by b-better on June 17, 2024. Posted in SIBO/IBS Relief Program, Tests.

ACTIONS STEPS: 1. Watch the video above to learn about the common signs of hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid). 2. Perform the baking soda stomach acid test (explained at the 3-minute mark). The fillable “How to test for low stomach acid” handout with tracking sheet is attached. 3. If you have not ordered the GI Map functional stool test (which includes H Pylori), consider ordering an H. Pylori-only stool test or the full GI Map by Diagnostic Solutions in the previous video. Order an H. Pylori-only Functional Stool Test by Diagnostic Solutions: H. Pylori...