In an article published in USA Today by Sharon Jayson, allergies can be made worse by the level of stress in our bodies.

Allergies act up when people are anxious and under stress.  These reactions may be worse the second day, according to a study reported by an Ohio State University researcher known for her work on stress and its affect on health.

The research by Janice Kiecolt-Glaser explains how stress affects the immune system and places people at risk for a host of diseases.

Her research focuses on allergies, the 5th most common chronic disease in the USA.  For example, allergic rhinitis, commonly called hay fever, affects an estimated 20% of adults and 40% of children, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.  It is the No. 1 cause of work absenteeism due to chronic illness and leads to more than 2 million missed school days for children.

People who are anxious have a bigger allergic response during stress.  Even the day after the stress occurs, for more anxious persons, more persistent allergic symptoms are seen.  Allergy medications, such as antihistamines have little or no effect on the late phase response, states Ms. Glaser.

"There is firm proof that the mind can affect the body in a therapeutic way,"  says Herbert Benson, a physician and director emeritus of the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Dr. Benson explains that repetitious exercises that clear the mind of everyday thoughts, such as yoga and prayer, evoke what he terms the "relaxation response" and reduces psychological distress.

In our office we have a laser that has been shown to reduce psychological stress by integrating laser therapy, acupoint stimulation, energetic substance induction and homeopathy to eliminate or reduce the symptoms associated with conditions that result in pain, stress and sensitivity. 

The laser system is a therapeutic alternative that requires no needles, no pharmaceuticals and no dietary restrictions. It is quick, easy, and completely non-invasive and safe for all ages - infants through adults.   Patients have experienced dramatic results with the laser therapy.

Call our office at 931-489-5979 to make an appointment.   Consultation is free. 

THE SWINE FLU

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY

If you have watched the news, you are aware the Swine Flu (H1N1) season is coming. Unfortunately, children & adults die every year of the flu virus but the news media has targeted this particular strain as more dangerous. Our government’s answer is a vaccine. I urge you to do your own research before making the decision to get the vaccine for flu prevention.

There is another answer! You and your family can be protected from the flu and cold viruses and I am going to share with you how to do that.

Many of you have heard of Silver Shield or Colloidal Silver. This is a completely SAFE way to kill bacteria, virus and mold. This is a patented form of silver with tons of research behind it, not to mention testimonials of its effectiveness in killing pathogens such as influenza, malaria, staphylococcus and more.

Claims found in US Patent #7135195

Silver shield or Colloidal Silver has hundreds of approved claims in the patent. Some of the most significant pathogens killed include: MRSA, SARS, malaria, anthrax, gram negative- bacteria, gram positive bacteria, nosocomial infections, and viruses included hepatitis B, influenza, and over 143 individual uses covering bacteria, viruses, and fungus. Silver can be used as an internal and external disinfectant because it passes through the body unchanged, so it produces no dangerous metabolites and is cleared 99% by the next day.

Silver has been used to treat conjunctivitis (pink eye), ear infections, bacterial infections, vaginal infections, strep throat, bladder infections, skin staph infection, HPC, eczema, shingles, Lyme’s disease and more. It is safe to use with children, in pregnancy, and in animals.

There are no guarantees against the flu virus…especially with the flu vaccine. However, Silver is your BEST defense against the Swine Flu and pathogens. It is recommended that you keep Silver on hand and take it with you when you travel. It has been known to stop many colds within the first day….often within a few hours.

The KEY is catching things EARLY! At the very first sign of illness (i.e. sore throat, scratchy, eyes, fever, headache) begin taking Silver Shield or Colloidal Silver. Natural supplements work much more effectively if taken immediately as opposed to waiting until the virus is full blown. Below is the recommended protocol for viral and bacterial prevention and support.

PREVENTION

Wash your hands in warm water and soap as often as possible during the height of the cold and flu season. Coconut oil as a moisturizer is anti-microbial. Use it after washing hands to prevent the drying effect of washing hands frequently.

If you are exposed to the flu virus, immediately take 1 tsp. of Silver (children take ½ tsp.). Use Silver gel around nostrils and on hands. Emergen-C which can be purchased over the counter at most grocery or drug stores is a flavor packet that can be added to water for even more protection.

Vitamin D3 is very important. Studies have shown that those with low levels of Vit D are much more prone to contract flu and cold viruses. Adults take up to 4,000 IU’s of Vit. D along with a super Omega 3 (fish oil) during the winter months. High quality Omega 3’s can be bought in the health food stores. Most of the ones at the grocery or drug stores are not as high quality and may have added ingredients. Children can get their Vit D3 in new Super Heroes Calcium plus D3 supplement, which are more effective when taken with Super Heroes Omega 3 and DHA chew…..they are yummy!

At the first sign of cold or flu:

Adults take 1 Tblsp Silver Shield or Colloidal Silver three times a day. Children over 75 lbs may take ½ the adult dose. Children under 75 lbs may take ¼ of the adult dose.

***Dose may be doubled and tripled during the first 2 or 3 days of a cold or flu.

Silver can also be inhaled into the sinuses to relieve sinus infections, as well as gargling for throat infections, and use the gel to brush your teeth for gum infections. Remember, both the liquid and gel can be used in any orifice of the body.

Act at the first sign of illness to prevent the cold or flu from becoming worse. Drink plenty of water and eat good, healthy, nutritious foods.

 At Back To Health, we have a laser that is effective in boosting the immune system to help prevent colds & flu.   Call 931-489-5979 for more information. 

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a puzzling condition.  Doctors are not sure what exactly causes restless leg syndrome, but it appears to run in families and to be aggravated by stress.  It can also be related to nerve damage caused by diabetes or alcoholism.  Sometimes people experience restless leg syndrome after becoming iron deficient or experiencing kidney failure.

The correlation of restless leg syndrome with poor circulation suggests that blood stasis is affecting the legs.  The deficiency of iron and folate in the blood may correspond to a blood deficiency syndrome or liver blood deficiency.

Kidney Rx has a dense base of rainforest herbs  to help nourish the kidneys in all aspects of detoxification as well as a deep underlying emotional base to aid in the release of fear (German New Medicine).  There is an ample amount of literature available today on the web in regards to RLS and Chinese medicine.   Many doctors have related RLS back to kidney disease, failure, and diabetes. Practitioners have used Kidney Rx and found great success with it.    Biophenolics and mineralization is also very important.  The computerized laser in our office may also be used to clean up the toxins affecting the nerves.

Phenolics are naturally occurring organic compounds that are in most foods.  They are responsible for taste and smell of the food.

Patients who have symptoms that are due to a Phenolic compound are not allergic to them but are intolerant or sensitive.  They are able to tolerate a limited amount of the Phenolic, but if the intake exceeds this, then symptoms appear.  Tolerance level reduces as more symptoms occur, but if the Phenolic is avoided the tolerance increases.  The best practical policy is for the person to be conscious not to eat foods that contain the offending Phenolic.   Phenolic intolerances can be the explanation for symptoms that appear to have no trigger and occurs randomly.  This is particularly true for nicotine and tyramine Phenolics, but can apply to all of them.

Malvin is a phenolic pigment responsible for the red and blue coloring in plants.  Malvin is highly neurological in benefit and activity.  Malvin should be addressed in children with ADD, Dyslexia, and some forms of Autism.   It is also a major influence in children with Asthma, particularly when the asthma is enhanced by exercise or excitement.  Treatment of Malvin has been successful with the use of the laser for psoriasis and arthritis.

Malvin occurs naturally in the following foods:  any plant that displays blue, red, or purple coloring.  Can be found in cows milk, apple, apricot, avocado, banana, red beans, beet, sugar beet, blackberry, blueberry, boysenberry, cabbage, carrot, cashew nut, cherry, cinnamonm, corn, cranberry, eggplant, fig, red & green grapes, grapefruit, honey, green & ripe olives, peas, peache, pear, pimento, plum, potato, radish, strawberry, tomato, turnip, walnut, and watermelon.   People sensitive to Malvin may also be sensitive to blue and red food colorings.

The laser addresses phenolic burdens in the body.  We also have supplements that are important to unburden the body from phenolics and help eliminate their disruptive influence on the body. 

The incidence of pet allergies is on the rise, as in pet allergy related asthma conditions.  Therefore, the questions we must ask ourselves are: should we be concerned; why are these conditions getting worse; and what can we do about it?

Pet allergies typically occur when the immune system overracts to certain animal proteins contained in the urine or saliva.  This reaction can trigger inflammation in the lining of the nasal passages (allergic rhinitis), causing sneezing, runny nose, and other signs and symptoms usually associated with hay fever.  For some people, a pet allergy may be the primary cause of inflammation and contraction of airways in the lungs (asthma), resulting in wheezing, shortness of breath, and other breathing difficulties.

New research from the U.S. National Institutes of Health shows that cats are the signle biggest trigger for asthma, causing reactions in 29.3% of asthmatics.  A Swedish study found 40% of kids with asthma reacted to cats, 34% to dogs, and 28% to horses.

Dr. Jeffrey Davidson, an allergist in San Francisco and a clinical professor at the University of California San Francisco, says it's fair to expect that as the incidence of allergic disease grows, so does the number of people reacting to animals.  And while cat allergies are the most prevalent, people can be sensitized to any animals with feathers and fur, including dogs, guinea pigs, mice, birds, and ferrets.

Traditional solutions to pet allergies have been to avoid contact with cats or dogs.  Keep the pets out of the house, and avoid visiting people with pets.  In reality, this may be easier said than done.  Avoiding people who have pets makes avoidance strategy nearly impossible.

Many people, with non-life-threatening allergies, live with pets despite having allergies to them!  However, in many cases the situation is much worse.  People are forced to live on medications that help manage their symptoms, or worse yet, are forced to get rid of their beloved pet forever.

For many of us, pets are like our children and we cannot imagine a life without them.  So what do we do in a case where our "furry" children make us miserable?  It is time to find a better way to understand and treat these symptoms.

There is a new and improved way of looking at and addressing pet allergies.  The BAX AURA system focuses on the #1 factor missing in most other forms of treatment for pet allergies:

       "Instead of trying to control the symptoms, the concern is trying to control the cause of the symptoms: the over active immune system or hypersensitive stress response."

Does this sound like a more logical, direct approach to treating the patient and not just the symptoms?   You bet it does.

At Back To Health Family Chiropractic, we are seeing success where other treatments have failed.  To their surprise, the patients we are treating are astounded by what we are doing for them and so thankful it brings many to tears.  Now that is real healthcare!

Call us at 931-489-5979 to schedule an appointment for a consultation and get started on the road to health without allergies.