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Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2005 | ||
Alternative approach to sinus and allergiesIn my 25 years of practice, I have seen patients as young as two weeks of age and as mature as 80, which have suffered from allergies. Allergy sufferers don't need to despair. Proper diet and nutrition, combined with alternative approaches to healing the body, can relieve and even reverse allergies, even after conventional approaches have failed! Allergies can be as obvious as red itchy eyes, runny and stuffy nose, or even itchy skin. For others, symptoms can vary from: Unnatural fatigue. According to Alternative Medicine Magazine, "Allergies are more widespread than most physicians, and they can cause far more serious health problems, both physical and mental, than is commonly believed." While medical treatment generally involves drug therapy to relieve symptoms, the alternative approach is to get to the cause of the problem. Only then will true healing occur. Through various forms of testing, it is possible to discover the allergens, eliminate them and build your immune system. It has been my experience that 80 percent of allergies can be improved or eliminated simply by avoiding dairy products, wheat and artificial and processed foods. So what is an allergy? According to Boyd's Pathology, "allergy means altered energy." It is also expressed as "hypersensitivity." "It affects the structural and functional integrity of the body." It is a reaction which rejects particular substances that the body recognizes as foreign and harmful. What then alters the energy or makes the body hypersensitive to particular allergens? The most common types of allergies are from the pollens of various plants, trees, shrubs and grasses. Drug therapies such as antibiotics have "contributed to the development of food intolerances," according to Dr. L. Galland, M.D. "It is no accident that the most allergic generation in history has been raised on antibiotics." An imbalance in the bowel flora or environment will allow unhealthy pathogens and yeasts to multiply and flourish. These in turn, will release toxins and waste products that cause an allergic immune system response. Poor nutritional habits are also a number-one culprit in the cause of allergies. The over-consumption of dairy products and wheat, processed and artificial foods, fast foods and convenience foods, have added a burden to the digestive system and lymphatic system of the body. A syndrome affecting the small intestine, call the "leaky gut syndrome," is often associated with allergies. The Nov. 17, 1997, edition of Newsweek focused on an article, "Gut Reactions," in which they reported that tiny leaks in the lining of the small intestine were caused by drugs, bacteria and parasites. This will allow undigested food particles to pass into the blood stream, undigested, and thus activating the immune system and even causing an auto immune reaction. Chronic stress drains the adrenal glands. An increase production of hormones released by the adrenal glands can cause inflammation, increased stomach acid production, narrowing of the air pathways to the lungs, as well as joint weakness and dysfunction. Other causes include: Environmental chemicals. There are numerous, scientific guidelines and documented facts for the successful treatment and prevention of allergies. As a Doctor of Chiropractic, I do not diagnose, treat or cure any disease, including allergies. But by simply eliminating many of the contributing factors that cause allergies, and restoring the body to balance, the body heals itself. The 10 Steps to Total Health is a wholistic approach created by Dr. John Brimhall, DC, from Mesa, Ariz. The following is a summary of the 10-step protocol and how is can help relieve allergy sufferers. (Dr. V recently received a certification in the Brimhall method.) 1. Remove nerve interference. Structure rules function. Spinal alignment is important for the integrity of the Nerve System and all other organ functions. 2. Rebalance electromagnetics. Electrical pollution is draining our body's energy every day. Even the Earth has decreased the magnetic energy because of the atomic bombs and modern technology. So instead of recharging our bodies with life and energy, the earth is actually draining our bodies' energy supply. Wearing a simple north-south magnet against the body helps to protect you from electromagnetic radiations. 3. Reset the adrenals and general adaptive syndrome. Nearly 80 percent of all health problems are stressed related. Increased demands on the adrenal glands suppress the immune system, deplete nutrients and cause other hormones to be out of balance. Specific nutrients and glandulars can help to restore adrenal function. 4. Repair nutrition. Through a testing procedure called "electro-dermal screening," the various body systems may be tested for strength or weakness. Painless measurements are read at various reflex points in the body, indicating deficiencies or toxicities. Specific nutrition to alleviate stress will bring the body to balance and promote healing. 5. Remove infective organisms. Various tests determine the presence of pathogentic yeasts, bacteria, viruses or parasites. 6. Replace enzymes and/or HCI. Processed and overcooked foods are the norm for the typical American diet. Enzymes that are found in raw, unprocessed foods are responsible for hundreds of chemical reactions in our bodies. Regular supplementation with plant enzymes will help the body regulate itself and function better. 7. Re-inoculate the Bowel Flora. Proper intestinal flora promotes a healthy intestinal wall, produces natural antibiotics, normalizes the body's pH, and helps to synthesize B vitamins. It also inhibits the formation of unhealthy bacteria and yeasts and assists in proper digestion. 8. Reprogram allergies and sensitivities. A pain-free technique called A/Sert is designed to desensitize your body to allergens, chemicals, animals, foods, heavy metals, etc. This frees the immune system to be more alert to the healing process. 9. Remove abnormal emotional patterns. Emotions are energy in motion. Various tools and techniques such as ocular release, sound therapy, color therapy, and self-help books aid in the release of negative emotional patterns. 10. Remove heavy metal and toxins. Heavy metal contamination is very common in today's polluted world. Since heavy metals block enzyme reactions in the body, is is quite important to free the body of excessive toxins and metals. So how do you put all this together? At Health Concepts, our goal is to bring your body to balance structurally, nutritionally and energetically. Any lack of balance in one or all of these areas leads to "dis-ease." We offer various therapies and programs that speed up the healing process. 1. Cold Laser Therapy: the first FDA-approved cold laser. 2. Bio-Cleanse: a painless and efficient way to dissolve toxic accumulation in the body. 3. Chiropractic Care: A pain-free instrumentation adjusting that also balances the electro-magnetics of the body. 4. Color Therapy: Specific colors have specific frequencies that stimulate specific organ systems. 5. Body Scan: A computerized scan that measures skin resistance at various reflex points. The stress imbalances reveal the strengths and weaknesses in the organ systems as well as what may be needed to bring the body to balance. For a demonstration of these services and a consultation, please call Health Concepts at 770-719-8785. Health Concepts is at 570-D N. Jeff Davis Drive in Fayetteville. Dr. Veronique Desaulniers | ||
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