February 2004 - Number 60
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Chemically Induced Immune System Disorders? By Walt Edwards Multiple Allergic Response Syndrome (MARS) is an adverse reaction to toxic chemicals in the air, food or water at concentrations generally considered harmless to the healthy population. People with MARS manifest acute sensitivity to natural gas fumes, gasoline, car exhaust, dyes and chemicals in fabrics, synthetic clothing and fabrics, synthetic or chemically-treated carpets, cleaning materials, phenolated compounds, perfumes and smoke from cigarettes or other sources, to mention a few. However, when a healthy body is repeatedly exposed to toxic chemicals, the body develops a decreased tolerance. The immune system becomes overburdened, leading to auto immune disorders and subsequent multiple allergic responses. When a person with a compromised immune system is exposed to toxic chemicals, the sick get sicker and may even die from the allergic reaction or the resulting side effects from drug therapies given to deal with the symptoms of the reaction. According to studies conducted by the California Department of Health in 1995, 17-34 percent of Americans report symptoms of chemical sensitivity. The studies also show that two-thirds of patients with MARS have been diagnosed with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. Furthermore, it is estimated that 50 percent of office visits in general practice today are related to complaints of food, prescription drug and environmental responses. Individuals acquiring MARS and the associated syndromes are looked upon as chronic complainers. THE FIRST STEP IS TO DETOXIFY... Most physicians treat them with drugs directed at the symptoms with little success. What is grossly overlooked is the importance of detoxifying the liver, intestines (large and small), the lymphatic system and soft connective tissue of toxic substances. Only when detoxification occurs can there be lasting reversal of symptoms and a return to natural equilibrium of the body systems. LEAKY GUT SYNDROME... Clinically known as intestinal permeability is where the villi of the small intestine are weakened and allow toxic material and food particles to permeate and enter the bloodstream. What is not often discussed is the leaking of toxic matter from the walls of the large intestine. The colon is intimately connected through an elaborate system of veins and venules into the liver, through a portal venous system and the lymphatic system. The more appropriate name for leaky gut syndrome would be autointoxication. The body literally poisons itself by maintaining a cesspool of decaying toxic matter into the colon which circulate into the bloodstream and travel to all parts of the boy. Every cell is affected and because the toxins weaken the entire system, autointoxication and many forms of incurable diseases get their start in the colon. Still another source of intestinal poisons is putrefaction of the portion of the protein from food that fails to undergo absorption, caused by an enzyme deficiency. (Digestive enzymes are important). Lymphatic System... provides the means for each cell to get rid of waste. Lymph handles only cell wastes; however, when the blood is also dumping waste toxins from the intestinal tract into the lymph system via the liver, the lymph becomes overworked and its filtering/neutralizing function is decreased. This buildup of toxic lymph fluid is what contributes to the inflammation and pain in soft and connective disorders such as in fibromyalgia. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are a group of drugs most frequently used to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain. The drugs work by inhibiting the enzyme which is responsible for the production of prostaglandin's, a hormone-like substance involved in the development of pain and inflammation. Unfortunately they can have serious side effects. In the U.S. alone, 75 million prescriptions for NSAIDs are written annually. Yearly an estimated 7,600 people die from the effects, including gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation; that's one death for every 9,210 prescriptions. Another 76,000 are hospitalized; that's one hospitalization for every 921 prescriptions. According to the medical journal Lancet, chronic use of NSAIDs, especially in high doses, increases the permeability or leaking of the colon. This leaking actually creates allergies and contributes to arthritic and inflammation symptoms, the very reason most people take a NSAID in the first place. Detoxifying and Lifestyle Changes...Unless you become informed and start making changes in your own life style your condition will not improve, but deteriorate. It seems logical that detoxifying would be the first priority. Also, avoiding as many toxic chemicals as possible, making changes to diet, digestive enzymes and general life style would be a must before improvement could be expected. (Information on products and procedures for detoxifying are available at the Health Gallery Nutrition Center, or call 1-541-247-7077). THOUGHT FOR THE DAY... Try to do something impossible - rather than do nothing and succeed! Make your own day - GREAT! -- Walt |
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