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Jamieson
Health Center Newsletter
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April 15, 2010 |
Volume 2, Number 4 |
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Dear friends and patients, Spring has arrived! Are you
enjoying the beautiful flowering trees and blooming perennials? Answering
“no” to this question most probably means that the allergy season has arrived
for you too. Allergic rhinitis or hay
fever is associated with a wide range of uncomfortable symptoms including
excess mucous production, nasal blockage, sore throat, stuffy head, puffy and
itchy eyes and fatigue. All those
symptoms are not life threatening but they can be a nuisance and interfere
with your daily activities. However allergies are more
complex than you think. You can have an allergy or a sensitivity to a certain
substance and there is a difference between the two. Symptoms
of allergies and sensitivities vary from person to person and can be very
serious. It depends upon many factors such as the status of the immune system,
the liver and the adrenals, age, and degree of inheritance. Some
of the commonly seen reactions are ·
respiratory disorders such as asthma, bronchitis, influenza, etc., ·
skin problems such as eczema, hives, psoriasis, etc., ·
digestive disorders such as nausea, acidity, bloating, constipation,
indigestion, etc., ·
neurological disorders such as headaches, weakness of the muscles,
mental imbalances etc. ·
circulatory disorders such as high cholesterol, heart irregularities,
high blood pressure, etc., ·
joint disorders such as arthritis, back aches, neck pains, etc., ·
genito-urinary disorders such as frequent bladder infections,
infertility, yeast infections, etc. In
the conventional medical world, there is no satisfactory treatment for
allergies. But there is good news. There is a natural and holistic approach
that can eliminate allergies, not just treat the symptoms. In addition,
strengthening and supporting the immune system, adrenals and liver helps to
prevent allergies all together – and you sneeze no more! Yours in good health, Dr. Samuel Jamieson, D.C. |
Sneeze no more! How to get rid of allergies, not just symptoms,
without drugs What are allergies and sensitivities? An
allergy is an improper response of the immune system to an otherwise harmless
substance such as foods, vitamins, medications, pollen, flowers, weeds,
grasses, trees, dust, formaldehyde, plastics, metals, cats, dogs, fabrics,
chemicals, heat, cold, etc. Allergic
reactions happen immediately and generate ImmunoglobulinE (IgE) antibodies to
bind with the offending allergens. Inflammatory mediators like histamines and
leukotrienes are then released, which cause the allergic reaction. A
sensitivity is a condition by which your body develops IgG antibodies after
exposure to a foreign toxic substance. For example undigested proteins can
make their way into the bloodstream and cause food sensitivities. With Leaky
Gut Syndrome, small openings develop in the lining of the intestine, which
allow large molecules of undigested or incompletely digested foods to enter
the bloodstream. This induces IgG immune activation. What predisposes you and your children to allergies? There
are a few primary contributing factors to allergies and sensitivities. They
are genetic, nutritional, and an over exposure to chemicals: Genetic: Hay
fever, asthma and eczema are allergies that have a hereditary basis. The
tendency of allergies passed on to children is 30—50% when one parent has the
condition, 50-70% for both parents. Nutritional deficiencies: Contributing
factors from mother’s and child’s health from conception to one year may
weaken defense mechanisms, especially the immune system. The mother’s health is negatively impacted by: ·
Poor diet, ·
stressful lifestyle, ·
alcohol, caffeine, tobacco, ·
recreational and pharmaceutical drugs, ·
refined carbohydrates, ·
lack of vitamins and minerals The child’s health is negatively impacted by: ·
the lack of breast milk (and lack of colostrum) , ·
starting solid foods too early when large molecules can’t be digested
by an immature GI tract, ·
over use of cow’s milk that is pasteurized, homogenized and has added
hormones ·
food coloring and preservatives ·
refined sugar ·
compounded vaccinations containing preservatives before 5 years of age Over exposure to chemicals: Too much chemical exposure
from year one to puberty leads to systemic breakdown, especially in the
endocrine system. Contributing factors are: ·
vaccinations ·
amalgam fillings ·
lead paint and
pipes ·
plastics ·
environmental
i.e. animals, dust, mold ·
medications i.e.
ibuprofen, Tylenol, antibiotics For
more information about allergies, food and other sensitivities, call our
office at 408-517-0706 or visit
our website at www.jamiesonhealthcenter.com.
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Conventional treatment for allergies. There
are several conventional medical tests for allergies. Some of them are the
"Intra-dermal test," "patch test," "scratch
test," and various other blood tests such as the RAST test and the ELIZA
test, which can identify dozens of allergens from one test or from one blood
sample. In most cases, patients must have had previous exposure to the
allergen to get an accurate result (and to be able to detect the IgE and IgG
antibodies). In the conventional
medical world, there is no satisfactory method for treating a person's
allergies. Desensitization using injections of allergenic substances over a period
of months, or even years, has been the standard approach used by medical
allergists. This approach is effective in some people for some allergies, but
in many it does not do the job, especially with food allergies. Another standard treatment
is using drugs, either antihistamines (like Benadryl), antileukotrienes (like
Singulair) or drugs like claritin steroids to control allergic symptoms.
Unfortunately, this does not correct the underlying problem, and often has
serious long term side effects. The most effective treatment option until now has
been complete avoidance of the offending allergen(s). This can be difficult
at best, and impossible in some cases. |
A holistic approach to treating allergies – without
drugs or injections. When your body is allergic
or sensitive to certain substances, it causes a negative response which your
brain recognizes. In addition to blood tests, Applied Kinesiology can also
test for allergies by measuring the neurological response of your body to the
allergen. Using Muscle Response Testing (MRT), the kinetic imbalance in the body
caused by the allergen can be detected. Once the allergens are
identified either with blood tests and/or neurological response testing, I
recommend a holistic approach to treating the allergies or sensitivities,
which depends on the contributing factors such as status of the immune
system, liver and adrenals, etc. Chiropractic adjustments reset the neurological
response to the allergen and allergies go away. Many patients think of
chiropractic care only as a means of treating pain. Unfortunately, only few
are aware that every chiropractic adjustment impacts the neurological system
and the brain. With the correct adjustment, the negative response to the
allergen can be reset and most allergies can be greatly reduced or eliminated
– without drugs, without injections, without pain. Adrenal Support. Allergic reactions typically
have an adrenal component because the adrenals release stress hormones such
as cortisol. Cortisol is highly anti-inflammatory and fatigued adrenals can
contribute to the onset of allergies. That’s why the pharmaceutical approach
to allergies is often hydrocortisone or corticosteroids. With my holistic care, I can
help identify and eliminate physical and emotional stressors and recommend
adapting a less stressful lifestyle. Supporting the adrenals with supplements
such as Drenamin
may also be needed. Immune System Support. In cases of rhinitis, hay fever,
sinusitis and also asthma, dietary and herbal supplements may be needed to temporarily
support the immune system. Supplements can include but are not limited to: ·
Allerplex:
for allergies, rhinitis and asthma ·
Albizia
Herbal Complex: relieves and reduces symptoms of allergies such as itchy
eyes and runny nose, as well as allergic skin ·
Andrographis
Herbal Complex: supports the immune function for viral, bacterial and
fungal infections. Liver Support. The primary organ
responsible for cleansing the body of pollutants and toxins is the liver.
When overloaded with toxins, it can be overworked and exhausted, allowing
toxic and waste material to impact overall health, resulting in a wide array
of allergy-like symptoms. A 21-day Purification
Program or supplements such as Livaplex
or Antronex
or LivCo
herbal complex may be needed. For more information about allergies
and food sensitivities and our holistic treatments, call our office at 408-517-0706 or
visit our website at www.jamiesonhealthcenter.com.
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JAMIESON
HEALTH CENTER
Applied Kinesiology Nutrition Emotional Stress Relief Total Body Modification 1175
Saratoga Ave, Ste 8 San Jose, CA
95119 Phone
408.517.0706 Email drjamieson@sbcglobal.net We’re on the Web! |
Seminars we’ve taken. Since I want to make a difference in
your lives and that of your children, I’m constantly trying to keep up with
the latest developments in healing practices and new discoveries in the area
of alternative holistic medicine. To that end, I have attended the following
seminars and conferences over the last several months: ·
Doctor of the
Future – The Practice of Rational Intervention ·
NeuroEndocrine-Immune
Axis of Andropause ·
Metabolic
Biotransformation: an overview of detoxification and weight management ·
Restoring
Gastrointestinal Health ·
Practical Blood
Chemistry ·
Functional Neurology
for the Primary Care Provider ·
Neurotransmitters
and Brain ·
Applied Brain
Concepts ·
The
Thyroid-Brain–Immuno Connection ·
Restorative
Endocrinology: Balancing Female Hormones in Menopausal Women ·
Restorative
Endocrinology: Balancing Hormones in Cycling Women ·
The Impacts of
Estrogen on the NeuroEndocrine-Immune Axis ·
Restorative
Endocrinology: Balancing Male Hormones ·
Advanced
Nutrition Therapeutics for Addictions and OCD Some
patients have asked about previous newsletters and they can be found on our
website at http://www.jamiesonhealthcenter.com/archive.htm |
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