Autoimmune
disease is the third cause of death and sickness in our country, affecting 24
million people. 30% is considered
genetic and 70% is due to environmental toxins.
The first sign of autoimmune disease is allergies. Hundreds of medicines can be toxic and cause the body to
turn against itself. Germs, infections,
chemicals and heavy metals (including those in vaccines) are a few of the main underlying causes of modern day disease. We all have chemicals in the blood. They are everywhere - in our foods, in our water, in our soil and in the air we breathe. Poor diet, too much processed foods and leaky
gut syndrome also bring on chronic health problems.
Epigenetics is the study, in the field of genetics,
of cellular and physiological phenotypic trait variations that are caused by
external or environmental factors that switch genes on and off and affect how
cells read genes instead of being caused by changes in the DNA sequence. It is what changes our molecular biology.
The
rise of the megaloviruses aka
cytomegalovirus aka retroviruses
TH-1
(cytokines) and TH-2 (the thioredoxin system)
The
body’s white blood cell/macrophages engulf pathogens to stop them from
replicating and spreading throughout the body.
However, the pathogens have evolved and they now replicate multiple nuclei
within themselves. (referred to as a metagenome) These are double stranded viruses and they
have hacked our immune systems. These pathogens
are also highly resistant to modern antibiotics. (L-lysine – destroys double stranded DNA
pathogens and can be effective in treating herpes and shingles.)
Researchers
have estimated that 60-80 percent of microbial infections in the body are
caused by bacteria growing as a collective biofilm. Some external biofilm such
as dental plaque can be manually removed. Internal biofilm are more difficult
to eradicate. Biofilm bacteria are a part of what is known as the Th1 bacterialpathogens which cause chronic disease. Generally, this is referred to as internal inflammation.
At
least 40 types of chronic disease conditions have been defined as autoimmune.
The
VDR receptor aka the calcitrol receptor
Most
human cells have a Vitamin D (VDR) receptor and these cells do not mature
unless Vitamin D is available. Vitamin D
regulates gene expression, appears to be essential for proper immune system
function, fights infection including bacterial infections such as colds,
tuberculosis and pneumonia. Vitamin D
also reduces the incidence of cancer, and strengthens bone and muscle. Obstruction
of VDR receptors prevents the immune system from making key antimicrobials.
As
patients accumulate a greater number of the Th1 pathogens, more and more of the
chronic bacterial forms create substances capable of disabling and blocking the VDR. This
causes a snowball effect, in which the patient becomes increasingly
immuno-compromised.
The
Human Biodome: Good health begins in the intestines
Healthy,
balanced gut flora is essential for good holistic health. It will also help your lymph system rid the
body of inflammation. Take a high
quality probiotic supplement daily – and especially after taking antibiotics or
eating processed foods. Gut bacteria
directly affect all aspects of your health including your moods and emotions!
Health
Notes
I
am including some of the health notes I have made over the years. I won’t always provide links to the
information but you can research each one for yourself. Also search in www.pubmed.gov
for scientific papers on each of these.
Should you find anything negative, also research who funded the
paper. As always, you must research any
supplement you buy. Obtain the highest
quality you can afford. It will make a difference. Also learn which foods contain
vitamins, nutrients and amino acids that will be beneficial to you.
Oxidative
Stress (think rust) is an imbalance between the production of free radicals and
the ability of the body to counteract or detoxify their harmful effects through
neutralization by antioxidants.
Metabolic
syndrome. A collection of symptoms that
can lead to diabetes and heart disease.
HEART
Angina
is a lack of oxygen to the hart that causes achiness and tiredness. Ischemia is also caused by a lack of oxygen.
Omega
3s are needed for soft pliable arteries
Low
Thyroid
Low
thyroid can cause LDL
Carnitine
helps turn fats, lipids and oils into ATP/energy. This amino acid is made by the kidneys.
carnitine
improves injection fraction; reduces heart failure incidence, ischemia and angina.
It
limits free radicals in the heart
Activates
neuro stem cells
Slows
cataract formation
Protects
the diabetic kidney
COQ10
Combine
COQ10, carnitine and garlic to reduce heart disease by 75% (Note: Pharma heart meds inhibit an enzyme
necessary for the body to make COQ10)
COQ10
and carnitine convert glucose into ATP (energy)
COQ10
is an antioxidant that prevents LDL oxidation
Combine
COQ10 with selenium to prevent cardio myopathy (diseases of the heart)
COQ10
can reduce systolic blood pressure
Use
for angina, and mitral valve disease
Take
before and after heart surgery
Low
COQ10 leads to heart disease risk and will cause depression
Arginine
One
of arginine’s key functions in the body is to convert into nitric oxide. Nitric
oxide helps blood vessels relax and expand, which is important for regulating
blood flow. Because of this function, arginine supplements can help treat heart
and blood vessel conditions. These conditions include congestive heart failure,
chest pain, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, erectile dysfunction,
clogged arteries, and vascular headaches.
Taurine
(please do not consume sports drinks that contain caffeine, sugar and too much
taurine)
Taurine
promotes cardiovascular health, insulin sensitivity, electrolyte balance,
hearing function, and immune modulation. In animal research, taurine protected
against heart failure
Ginko
Biloba
Contains
many bioactive molecules. The leaf has
the most medicinal properties. The tree
is disease and insect resistant.
One
240 mg standardized extract, once a day, will provide all the benefits you need
(EGB-761)
This
dosage will allow the health benefits to penetrate the blood brain barrier
It
is a powerful antioxidant that reduces free radicals and inflammation
It
is a neuro modulator
It
is a nootropic that improves mental abilities
It
is a natural vasodilator and reduces blood thickness
Since
Ginko trees survived the Hiroshima fallout, Ginko is used for radiation
treatment.
Ribose
is a 5-carbon sugar for ATP production.
It is not glucose related and will not raise blood sugar. It can improve the diastolic rate which is
how fast the heart fills with blood.
DIABETES
Need
high fiber foods, brightly colored fruits and veggies, exercise a minimum of
30-90 minutes a week
Eat
healthy
Alpha
Lipolic Acid for cellular energy. This
is the hub for a healthy heart, liver, organs, nerves and eyes. 300-600 mg day
Chromium
Picolonate – trace mineral used to lower and process glucose. 200 microgram a day
Glucomannon
Fiber. Drops cholesterol, decreases
blood glucose, helps with weight loss
Grape
Seed Complex. Powerful antioxidant,
contains polyphenols, speeds up energy burning, regulates DNA
Goji
berry is a powerful antioxidant for good vision
Take
bioflavonoids
Keep
yeast down by using probiotics and eating fermented foods. Sugar creates yeast in the body. Olive leaf and oregano oil also help kill
yeast
Omega
3’s – fish, krill, flax, DHA and EPA (not just alpha linoleic acid) There is a 4x risk of heart disease in
diabetes
Milk
Thistle detoxes the liver and improves glucose levels
Fenugreek
can lower blood sugar levels. Other good
supplements to naturally lower blood glucose are St. Johns Worth and 5-HTP
(serotonin), cardamom, gymnema sylvestre (gurmar), green tea, cinnamon etc
Grape
Seed Complex
Contains
polyphenols, isoflavanoids, flavanones and more. It promotes gene activation.
A
great combo is Grape seed, pine bark extract and reservatol.
Good
for cardiovascular system and blood vessels, keeping them soft and plaque free
Will
eliminate arterial plaque
It
is an antifungal, anti-fungal and anti bacterial (toxins, yeast, mycotoxins)
Lowers
cholesterol and blood glucose
Fights
inflammation, protects capillaries from free radicals
Helps
fight the micro vascular disease in diabetics
Speeds
metabolism and decreases triglyceride production
Protects
from fatty liver
Protects
blood vessels and lungs
Causes
apoptosis (starvation and death of cancer cells) in a number of cancers
Protects
from radiation damage
Boosts
mitochondrial function
Helps
clear pneumonia from body
Good
for the brain nerves and eyes.
Yeast
Syndrome (yeast is a fungus)
Overgrown
of intestinal yeast leads to disease and leaky gut syndrome
Just
two teaspoons of sugar can drastically affect the immune system because sugar
feeds yeast. (Note: sugar and high glycemic carbs also increase triglycerides)
TH1
and TH2 yeast affects the immune cell activation and can lead to autoimmune
disease.
Oil
of oregano and other natural antibiotics will help regulate yeast overgrowth.
Avoid
dietary lectins. These glycol proteins
bind to the intestinal wall. As they
break down, they grow tentacles that penetrate the gut, causing leaky gut
syndrome. Enzymes such as papaya enzymes
can help break down foods and keep them moving along. The number one rule for the best health
possible: Do Not Eat “Sticky” Foods.
IgA
(immune gobulin) is formed by your organs released in the mouth. It aids your immune system by reducing
histamine and inflammatory cytokine release.
Mast cells release histamines that bring on allergies. Lactobacillus in the gut fights
allergies. There is a definite
connection between low IgA and autoimmune disease.
IgA
is necessary for a healthy spleen. The
spleen checks all blood cells, removes and recycles them. It helps the body fight bacteria. The spleen also recognizes viruses. The innate arm of the immune system fights
viruses; and the adaptive arm fights bacteria.
Beta
glucans will greatly improve the functions of both arms of the immune
system. Research medicinal mushrooms.
Inosotol
(IP6) activates natural killer cells. It
will also penetrate the blood brain barrier, improving immune function inside
the brain.
Prednisone
– Used for many autoimmune diseases
Prednisone
drains magnesium from the body
It
drastically lowers vitamin D levels
High
cortisol shrinks the brain
Increases
blood sugar
Decreases
bone and muscle mass
Can
harm the eyes and can cause cataracts over time
Steroids
lead to fungal infections and become megaloviruses that become anti-fungal resistant.
EYE
HEALTH
The
eyes need carotenoids, lutein (yellow) and zeaxanthins rather than beta-carotene.
The yellow spot in the macula is a natural blue (UV) blocker. Also take EPA and DHA Omega 3s (Fish oil)
There
is a brain- eye connection via the retina.
Alzheimer’s
disease will present itself in the back of the eye as will heart issues
The
lens of the eye has no blood supply. Eye
oxidation and damage can occur with too much UV light. Look for a quality pair of sunglasses – one that
has a clear image when you move the pair back and forth in front of your eyes.
Vitamin
C and Vitamin E are essential for good eye health.
Acetyl
Carnosine is a powerful eye antioxidant.
The
central point of the retina is the 20/20 point.
It is made up mostly of cones and needs a blood supply. Buildups in eye can block the nutrient flow and
the body will grow vessels around them.
Goji
berry is a powerful antioxidant for good vision
We
need the right balance of D3, Calcium, K2 and magnesium
Magnesium
causes calcium to go into cells.
Magnesium is a natural calcium channel blocker
A
co-dependent of many enzymes
Need
it to form ATP from ADP (cellular energy)
It
is needed to make the active form of D3
Deficiency
= chronic stress
Mag
lowers stress, is a sleep aid, is heart-healthy. Helps with palpatations, headaches ,
insomnia, depression
If
you are very physically active, you need more magnesium
Stops
muscle cramps. Take potassium and
magnesium for muscle aches and pains; restless legs
Good
for small capillaries
Gets
more oxygen to cells, improves utilization of hemoglobin and combats fatigue
If
you are magnesium deficient, it will raise Pth and take calcium from the
bones. Magnesium stimulates calcitonin
levels that put calcium into the bones.
50% of our bones are magnesium.
The
magnesium calcium ratio is 1:1
Take
magnesium at night and take D3 separately during the day
Magnesium
“ate” is slow released and better absorbed
The
“oxide” forms are laxatives
Soak
in Epson salts with baking soda to absorb magnesium through the skin
ACHES
AND PAINS
MSM,
Condroitron and Glucosamine
MSM
– Organic Sulfur
MSM
is a natural form of amino sugar and does not raise blood sugar or damage the pancreas
It
protects joint surfaces and restores structure and cartilage
Anti-oxidant
and reduces inflammation
Slows
and halts degenerative joint disease
Improves
sleep
Not
the same as sulpha drugs
2
grams a day will help with radiating pain in the sciatica
(Noni
also relieves pain and decreases inflammation. It is a natural COX inhibitor of
NSAID.)
It
is obtained from the shells of shellfish so if you are allergic to these, you
may not be able to take it)
Glucosamine
A
chain with nitrogen and sulfur
Aids
flexibility and ability to stretch
Good
for the cornea of eyes
Out
performs fish oil for lowering inflammation
A
combo of Chronditon and Glucosamine out performs Celebrex
Big
pharma made a $90 million+ industry for arthritis meds
These
drugs have many side effects including liver and kidney damage
Over
time, they can demineralize the joints
Boswellia
(frankincense)
Has
been used for over 3,000 years for chronic pain. It contains terpenes. Look for % of boswellic acid. Though it resembles a steroid, it is
not. It calms inflammation, is better than
Celebrex and will not deteriorate your
bones like NSAIDs. Combine with curcumin
for more inflammation reduction and pain relief.
Curcumin
molecule
It
is a bright yellow/orange and is good for the eyes
Anti-tumor,
anti oxidant, chelates heavy metals, good for liver, anti viral, anti
bacterial, antiseptic
Epigenetic
– regulates DNA and auto immune disease
It
is fat soluble and will penetrate the blood brain barrier fighting and removing
amyloid plaques
Softens
arteries
It
turns on the positive benefits of the thyroidoxin system
Can
bring about apoptosis
Most
of these supplements are beneficial to your entire health and they can be
placed in numerous categories for various health issues. This is just some very basic information that
may inspire you to find out more.
Obviously, there are multitudes of wonderful supplements that can help
you with your own health issues. I’ll
add just a few more that I keep on hand.
ASHGAWANDA
Contains
saponins, steroidals alkaloids and
others
Mimics
our hormones but is not a steroid
Used
for stress and anxiety
Adaptogen
that helps our bodies keep cortisol levels level ad normal
Helps
with insomnia and depression – increases Gaba signaling
Is
a neuro regenerative and protects the nerves
Anti
oxidant, antibiotic, anti arthritic, anti-tumor, lowers cholesterol
Natural
blood thinner
(note:
adrenal burnout actually lowers cortisol which increases stress. Take vitamin C. The highest concentration of Vitamin C is in
the adrenal glands)
MILK
THISTLE
Is
an antioxidant and flavonoid complex
Helps
with heartburn and acid reflux
Helps
rid the body of all types of inflammation
Enhances
glutathione production
Protein
synthesis increased
Chelates
heavy metals
Keeps
the liver healthy and detoxed
The
liver affects overall health
The
liver can heal, repair and regenerate itsleve over time
Fatigue
is a factor of liver disease
All
intestinal blood goes through the liver, so keep your diet clean
Helps
with diabetes management. Alcohol and
sugar impair the liver.
SPIRULINA
Purity
is essential. Purchase a certified
organic, quality controlled spirulina
Contains
B vitamins, proteins, omega 3s, tryptophan, all B vitamins, the carotenoids (C,
E, A), all essential amino acids (less than eggs bur more than beans)
7%
is essential fatty acids/lipids EPA and DHA
GLA
= Omega 6 that will convert to Omega 3
Contains
zeaxanthins, polyphenols, magnesium, vitamin K, call macro and micro minerals
It
is a nutrient dense food and 60-70% protein
Lowers
cholesterol levels and triglycerides
Improves
immune response
Helps
protect the liver
It
contains tryptophan which is needed to reduce LDL. Take with B6.
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