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You CAN live allergy and asthma free. I personally suffered with allergies
for over 20 years, but no more!
Asthma and allergies are conditions in which the immune system is especially sensitive to air particulates, such as pollen,
mold, dust, and airborne chemicals. The exposure to such leads to a constriction of lung airways, with the resultant
symptoms of asthma and allergies, mild to severe.
If we begin by asking why the immune system responds so dramatically, and so contrary to survival, it leads us on a trail that
begins early in childhood, perhaps even inside mom.
The underlying mechanism is stress and inflammation. Think about it…if your brain is wired to survive, why would it close
down airways? The only answer is a perceived life danger.
Where does this stress and inflammation come from? Well, a great deal of research has been accumulated to this point on
the subject, and the list so far looks like this:
As you can see, the stress and inflammation is pretty much chemical in nature. And if you need proof that stress and
inflammation is the underlying cause, look at the medications that are used to treat asthma and allergies.
Steroids: Hormones normally produced from adrenal glands
Bronchodilators: Many effect adrenaline receptors
Adrenaline: Neuro-Chemical normally produced by the adrenal glands
Caffeine like drugs: Brain stimulants that directly activates the adrenal glands.
Anti-Histamines: Blocks Histamine Release, an immune cell released inflammatory chemical
Anti-Leukotrienes: Blocks leukotriene release, an inflammatory chemical made from fats
These drugs wouldn’t work if the adrenal glands (AKA stress glands) and inflammation weren’t involved.
So we have all this chemical stress and inflammation, and that stress and inflammations causes a very irritable and over
reactive immune system. As a result the immune system never relaxes, and maintains a level of chemical stress that
eventually exhausts the adrenal glands.
We had to have that bit of behind the scenes to arrive at what is know as the solution!
In short order we have to:
1. Relax and calm the immune system
2. Build up and regenerate the adrenals
3. Desensitize the immune system to the chemical offenders
4. Eliminate inflammation from the immune activity
As you can see, with four steps, the natural solution can easily be missed by not treating an aspect of the problem.
Step 1: Generally we will be using one version of a therapeutic probiotic, and immunoglobulins which are the proteins that
early mothers milk is rich in.
Step 2: The adrenals respond well to glandulars, herbal adaptogens such as ginseng and ashwagandha, Vitamin C, E,
Pantothenic Acid, Choline (a little known B vitamin that I use quite often).
Step 3: This is more a physical treatment, where we actually have the patient taste or smell a potential chemical offender,
such as perfumes, pollens, etc., after which we note the changes in neurological reflexes, such as pulse rate, pupil response,
or muscle tone. If there is a stress response in the nervous system, we treat using acupressure tapping, rubbing reflex
points, and resetting withdrawal reflexes until the stress reaction is gone.
Step 4: I will generally use a combination of oils and cofactors, such as fish, flax, or black currant seed oil, plus magnesium,
zinc, B6, and niacinamide. We may also choose a phytonutrient known as quercitin that is a wonderful leukotriene blocker
(the function of singulair). We also have the option to use anti-inflammatory herbs, such as ginger and turmeric.
I customize this protocol for each individual, and must add that there may be other situations at hand. For instance, this may
not be enough if a pathogenic bacteria, fungus, or parasite has moved in to the gut. There may be additional liver needs in
chronic situations. There could be unusual stressors such as exposure to lead, mercury, or aluminum that then would need to
be detoxified.
As one of my professors once said, “you could have fleas and lice.” I know why he used the analogy too…you don’t forget the
image, or the concept!
Take a positive step towards better health naturally! Call us today!
for over 20 years, but no more!
Asthma and allergies are conditions in which the immune system is especially sensitive to air particulates, such as pollen,
mold, dust, and airborne chemicals. The exposure to such leads to a constriction of lung airways, with the resultant
symptoms of asthma and allergies, mild to severe.
If we begin by asking why the immune system responds so dramatically, and so contrary to survival, it leads us on a trail that
begins early in childhood, perhaps even inside mom.
The underlying mechanism is stress and inflammation. Think about it…if your brain is wired to survive, why would it close
down airways? The only answer is a perceived life danger.
Where does this stress and inflammation come from? Well, a great deal of research has been accumulated to this point on
the subject, and the list so far looks like this:
- Vaccination prior to age 2
- Antibiotic use prior to age 2. In fact one study showed a 4 times greater risk of developing asthma if antibiotics were
used 3 or more times prior to age 2. - Cigarette Smoke
- Diesel fuel emissions
- Trans Fats (not natural, think snack foods, Crisco, and margarine) and Omega 6 fats and oils (think bread and cereal,
corn oil) Low intake of antioxidant vitamins (think colorful fruits and veggies) - Altered gut flora (lack of good bacteria like in yogurt) (probably due to the use of antibiotics)
- Chemical pesticide residues
- Hormone found in animal product raised using hormone manipulation.
- Sanitizers and disinfectants (antibacterial cleansers)
As you can see, the stress and inflammation is pretty much chemical in nature. And if you need proof that stress and
inflammation is the underlying cause, look at the medications that are used to treat asthma and allergies.
Steroids: Hormones normally produced from adrenal glands
Bronchodilators: Many effect adrenaline receptors
Adrenaline: Neuro-Chemical normally produced by the adrenal glands
Caffeine like drugs: Brain stimulants that directly activates the adrenal glands.
Anti-Histamines: Blocks Histamine Release, an immune cell released inflammatory chemical
Anti-Leukotrienes: Blocks leukotriene release, an inflammatory chemical made from fats
These drugs wouldn’t work if the adrenal glands (AKA stress glands) and inflammation weren’t involved.
So we have all this chemical stress and inflammation, and that stress and inflammations causes a very irritable and over
reactive immune system. As a result the immune system never relaxes, and maintains a level of chemical stress that
eventually exhausts the adrenal glands.
We had to have that bit of behind the scenes to arrive at what is know as the solution!
In short order we have to:
1. Relax and calm the immune system
2. Build up and regenerate the adrenals
3. Desensitize the immune system to the chemical offenders
4. Eliminate inflammation from the immune activity
As you can see, with four steps, the natural solution can easily be missed by not treating an aspect of the problem.
Step 1: Generally we will be using one version of a therapeutic probiotic, and immunoglobulins which are the proteins that
early mothers milk is rich in.
Step 2: The adrenals respond well to glandulars, herbal adaptogens such as ginseng and ashwagandha, Vitamin C, E,
Pantothenic Acid, Choline (a little known B vitamin that I use quite often).
Step 3: This is more a physical treatment, where we actually have the patient taste or smell a potential chemical offender,
such as perfumes, pollens, etc., after which we note the changes in neurological reflexes, such as pulse rate, pupil response,
or muscle tone. If there is a stress response in the nervous system, we treat using acupressure tapping, rubbing reflex
points, and resetting withdrawal reflexes until the stress reaction is gone.
Step 4: I will generally use a combination of oils and cofactors, such as fish, flax, or black currant seed oil, plus magnesium,
zinc, B6, and niacinamide. We may also choose a phytonutrient known as quercitin that is a wonderful leukotriene blocker
(the function of singulair). We also have the option to use anti-inflammatory herbs, such as ginger and turmeric.
I customize this protocol for each individual, and must add that there may be other situations at hand. For instance, this may
not be enough if a pathogenic bacteria, fungus, or parasite has moved in to the gut. There may be additional liver needs in
chronic situations. There could be unusual stressors such as exposure to lead, mercury, or aluminum that then would need to
be detoxified.
As one of my professors once said, “you could have fleas and lice.” I know why he used the analogy too…you don’t forget the
image, or the concept!
Take a positive step towards better health naturally! Call us today!
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