What is Dandruff? Before we talk about how to get rid of dandruff, let’s talk about what exactly it is. We all know the tell-tale signs of dandruff; those charming white flakes all over the shoulders, scratching your head and it looking like you’ve been caught in a snow storm – charming, right? Dandruff is […] Read more…
Vitamin B6 Deficiency Symptoms B6 deficiency is not very common in the general population, however, in those with Pyroluria/Pyrrole Disorder, it’s one of the most common deficiencies found. If you check out the common symptoms of pyrrole disorder you’ll see a deficiency in B6 is behind a lot of them. Why are people with Pyrrole […] Read more…
Reduce the Toxic Load in Your Environment I discussed in a previous article the role that oxidative stress plays in worsening Pyrrole symptoms. While we can’t control a lot of the toxins we are exposed to ‘out in the world,’ we can actively reduce environmental toxins in our homes. This is the first in a […] Read more…
Non-Supplement Ways to Reduce Pyrrole Symptoms Rather watch and listen to a video transcript of this post? You can do that here or just continue to scroll to read. Pyrrole Symptoms come close to numbering in the 100’s and most of the advice you’ll find on reducing or alleviating symptoms involve taking supplements. Problem is, […] Read more…
Essential Oils – A Great Tool to Use with Pyrrole Disorder Managing life with Pyrrole requires a multi-pronged approach. Diet, supplements, and environmental influences. One of my favorite tools is essential oils. Oils are extremely versatile and can be used in so many ways from diffusing, applying topically to making cleaning products, home remedies and […] Read more…
Chia Chocolate Chip Cookies We kind of have a chocolate chip cookie obsession in our house. I have my ‘famous’ cookie recipe that my oldest insists I make whenever he’s trying to impress a friend. It’s a traditional recipe complete with white flour and all the things that are ‘bad’ for the kids but we […] Read more…
Ear Wax Mmmmmmm (I know, TMI) Ear wax, we’ve all got it and that’s a good thing! Cerumen is the proper name for ear wax, and it is a substance that the human body naturally produces. But what is ear wax? What the heck is it made of? Ear wax contains long-chain fatty acids, both […] Read more…
A Basic Definition of Pyrrole Pyrrole Disorder is known by many different names including Pyroluria, Kryptopyrrole, Kryptopyrroluria, Pyrroluria, Mauve Factor and Hemepyrrole. It is a biochemical imbalance involving an abnormality in hemoglobin synthesis. During the synthesis of hemoglobin in the body, waste products called kryptopyrroles are generated. Kryptopyrroles are normally excreted uneventfully. However, in those […] Read more…
