Jan. 22, 2014

Article archived at 'Immune System Health' with graphics

 

As a naturopath who managed 3 holistic health centers over decades, I keep up on biological science.  In the early 90's, my third clinic, I was a pioneer in 'quantum medicine', the new 'bioenergetics of health' paradigm that will someday surpass the 'chemistry of disease' paradigm of contemporary drug-based medicine. 

 

In order to help the most people now, I write about the most important things I've learned for holistic self care, specifically a strong immune system.

 

You may already have heard the statistic that 80% of your immune system is related to your colon.  It is also related to the different glands of your endocrine system which secrets the hormones that regulate your immune system.

 

There is a direct cause and effect relationship between your colon and hormonal health. When people corrupt their colon with the "Standard American Diet" (SAD), a toxic gut poisons the entire body, weakening the glands and afflicting the immune system.

 

Life in the fast lane with incessant stress is a gut-buster, impacting the solar plexus energy center as corresponds to digestion and the colon. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a leading cause of lost work for professional women who are more sensitive to emotional stress, yet 'hold it in'. Men tend to be less sensitive, and just 'blow it off', flatulence included.

 

This is no laughing matter if you are over 40 with diminishing digestive enzymes and increasing gas, bloating or the full range of gut imbalances from constipation to diarrhea. This always puts a burden on the immune system.

 

The whole body is like a plant that grows out of the 'dirt' in your colon. Healthy 'dirt', rich in bio-available nutrients, creates a healthy 'plant'. But a toxic gut is commonly caused by poor digestion, bad food-combining, GMOs, high fructose corn syrup, toxic food additives, trans-fats, etc. Taking toxic drugs to suppress the consequent 'dis-ease' symptoms only compounds the toxic gut problem.

 

Those toxins pass through the permeable colon membranes to poison the glands and cause the pandemic of auto-immune diseases we now see with 'food sensitivity' which is a dysfunctional inflammatory immune reaction to different foods.

 

Here are just a few of the possible symptoms of food sensitivities:

• Head: Migraines, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, brain fog;
• Mouth and throat: Coughing, gagging, sore throat, hoarseness, frequent throat clearing;
• Eyes, ears and nose: Runny or stuffy nose, ear ringing, blurred vision, watery eyes, hearing loss, dark circles under eyes;
• Heart and lungs: Irregular heartbeat, asthma, chest pain, shortness of breath, bronchitis;
• Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, stomach pain, heartburn;
• Skin: Hives, rashes, psoriasis, eczema, acne, hair loss, dry skin;
• Muscles and joints: Weakness, joint aches, arthritis, swelling;
• Mental: Depression, memory lapses, mood disorders, apathy, aggressive behavior, learning difficulties, confusion, cravings, binge eating or drinking.

Reversing auto-immune disease begins with strengthening the immune system. Many people have asked me what the most important supplements are for building the immune system and preventing disease.

 

Colon health with the best available 'probiotics' is at the top of the list. If you are "pro-life" (pro-bios) for your life, the health of your 'poop chute' is the bottom line. But all probiotics are NOT created equal.  Very few probiotics on the market provide peer-reviewed clinical research for validation of efficacy claims. The best results I've found came out of six years of global research regarding the most advanced "Soil-Based Organisms" (SBO's).

 

Also at the top of the list is nature's most complete 'micronutrient superfood' for your endocrine glands. This nutraceutical grade 'royal jelly' provides the precursors to the hormones that your glands secrete to regulate your whole body's immune system.

 

The combination of superior probiotics with glandular superfood is far better for over-all immunity benefits, biological synergy, than the sum of separate benefits. This 'Super-Immunity Combo' is highly beneficial for more than 80% of your immune system. And the addition of essential fatty acids like organic flax seed oil will turbocharge the bio-synergy immunity benefits even more.

 

The future of global holistic health care is coming fast with 'Universal Self Care', but in the meantime, you still have the right to own your own body, mind and spirit.

 

For Your Optimal Health,

'Dr. Christopher'

 

PS: See also the previous health article, Your Microbiota and 'The Flu'.