How Conventional Medicine Got Autoimmune Diseases All Wrong
Food Allergens In Medicine And The Dangers Of It
Many of you could be taking medications or supplements daily and making yourself sick without knowing it. The medication that is supposed to keep us alive and functioning could very well contain an allergen you are allergic too! After doing quite a bit of research through my medicine and online, these are the most common allergens I discovered to be in many medicines.
- Rice is commonly used in many supplements
- Gluten is more commonly found in the capsules using gel or a liquid in it
- Lactose is found commonly in the grocery store brand pills (Publix, Kroger, etc.)
- Lactose is found in many laxative supplements so be careful
- Soy can sometimes be used as well as a binding agent
How to Relieve Pain Without Taking Medications That Can Wreck Your Health by Aviva Romm
How to Relieve Pain Without Taking Medications That Can Wreck Your Health - Aviva Romm
If you’re one of the millions of women who experiences chronic pain, you know that it can interfere with your work, exercise, relationships, sleep — even your self-esteem and happiness as you struggle with your ability to do even basic things like work out, sleep, and travel. Whether a backache, shoulder or knee pain, regular headaches, gut pain from IBS or IBS, or even monthly pain from PMS, chronic pain is also major cause of depression and anxiety. It’s miserable.
As a physician, my goal is to help you relieve your suffering. Part of this means helping you to prevent the very real damage that can result from the regular use of conventional medicines. I also want to help you get to the root causes of your symptoms, not just throw medical band-aids at problems, as so many doctors are trained to do because they lack time to figure out what’s really going on, and were never taught about effective alternatives.
The Hazards of Conventional Pain Medications
5 Steps to Heal a Leaky Gut Caused By Ibuprofen by Aviva Romm
5 Steps to Heal a Leaky Gut Caused By Ibuprofen | Aviva Romm
Millions of Americans take over-the-counter painkillers like Advil or Aleve for any random ache, pain, or cold symptom, without a second thought. What most don't know is that those drugs -- called non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) -- are responsible for over 16,000 deaths per year: that's more deaths per year than caused by asthma or AIDS.
Have Autoimmune Disease? Here's What Could Be Wrong - Dr. Will Cole
Have Autoimmune Disease? Here’s What Could Be Wrong
by Dr. Will Cole
Autoimmune conditions have exploded to epidemic proportions over the last few decades, affecting an estimated 50 million Americans. To put that in perspective , there are around 14 million living Americans who have been diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. What was once a rarity is now commonplace.
Autoimmune conditions are showing no signs of stopping. People with one autoimmune condition are also at a greater risk of acquiring another. I see many people with what’s called poly-autoimmunity, which means they have multiple autoimmune conditions at the same time.
Today there are close to 100 recognized autoimmune diseases, and an additional 40 disease processes that have an autoimmune component. Autoimmune conditions can effect every system in the body, but the three that I see most frequently are:
Celiac disease
This condition is very difficult to diagnose, and many people don’t know why they are sick. This disease is known for its horrendous gastrointestinal symptoms, but did you know that around 80% of celiacs don’t have classic gastrointestinal symptoms? Many celiacs suffer from depression, largely due to a blunting of their serotonin receptors. Ninety-five percent of serotonin is made and stored in the gut, which is also known as the “second brain.”
Autoimmune thyroid disease
Research shows that about 90% of thyroid cases are autoimmune in nature, with Hashimoto’s disease the most common. Sadly, all low thyroid patients are treated the same, regardless of whether they have true primary hypothyroidism or an autoimmune disease. Everyone is given synthroid or levothyroxin, even if symptoms persist. Your labs will look more normal but if the immunological factors in the majority of thyroid patients are not addressed, it will be a short-lived success at best.
Autism
In 1970, 1 in 10,000 children were found to be autistic. In 1995 it was 1 in 500. In 2001 it became 1 in 250. Today, 1 in 68 children are diagnosed as autistic. The reality is, genetics does not explain the epidemic growth of autism and other conditions like it . Our genetics haven’t changed in the last 30 years. Better diagnosis may explain part of the astronomic increase of autism, but only marginally . In reality, the medical literature is beginning to recognize autism as an autoimmune reaction against the brain.
The Autoimmune Perfect Storm
Hopefully by now you realize that these are not just diseases of bad genes. So why is this all happening now? The multifaceted autoimmune puzzle may start with a genetic susceptibility, but we also have to look at three important epigenetic, or environmental factors:
1. Food intolerance
Our food supply has changed drastically in a relatively short period of time. Our genetics haven’t adapted to the onslaught of food changes. Our bodies function because of unique, complex biochemistry. The mismatch between our foods’ biochemistry and our own has greatly contributed to the rise of the autoimmune disease.
We eat far too many grains, and there’s a very strong link between grain and autoimmune conditions. Getting the proper food intolerance diagnostic labs done can be the first step for many to regain their health.
2. Toxins
The increase in environmental pollution, vaccinations, fluoridation, food additives, heavy metals, cosmetics and other toxic chemicals have had a negative impact on our collective health, especially with autoimmune conditions. A comprehensive health history and diagnostic testing from a functional medicine practitioner can uncover this often overlooked at factor in autoimmunity.
3. Gut stress
Your gut is home to around 80% of your immune system. It’s no surprise that just about every autoimmune condition has a gastrointestinal component. When there’s chronic stress or unresolved infections of the gastrointestinal system, it leaves the body susceptible to an autoimmune response. Increased permeability of the gut lining, commonly called leaky gut syndrome, allows undigested food particles and bacteria to circulate throughout the body. This breach of your body’s protective system causes your immune system to go in hyperdrive: the autoimmune response. Knowing the level and details of your gut health is a key insight to understanding autoimmune disease.
Making Sense Of It All
In summary, our health and our genetics are being compromised by this onslaught of these epigenetic triggers. The great news is that we are living in the age when the understanding of these diseases is at an all-time high. We can arrest the development of the damage. So what can be done? Stay tuned, because in my next article I’ll give you specific tools to reverse autoimmune conditions and regain your health.
Microbiome
"The microbiome is home to around 80% of your immune system and 95% of your “happy” neurotransmitter serotonin. Your “second brain” controls your mood (1), weight (2), hormones (3) and even your genetic expression (4)" Dr. Will Cole
Autoimmune Health
"It is estimated that 83% of Americans who have celiac disease are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed with other conditions." Dr. Will Cole
How To Use Gluten-Free Flour - Allrecipes Dish
Substituting Gluten
Gluten, a protein found in wheat flour, is what gives structure to baked goods. It gives breads, muffins, and cakes their soft spongy texture. To replace gluten, you’ll need to use other thickeners like xanthan gum or guar gum in your baking.
For each cup of gluten-free flour mix, add at least 1 teaspoon of gluten substitute.
Xanthum Gum This comes from the dried cell coat of a microorganism called Zanthomonas campestris. You can purchase it in health food stores and some supermarkets.
Guar Gum This powder comes from the seed of the plant Cyamopsis tetragonolobus. It is an excellent gluten substitute and it is available in health food stores and some supermarkets.
Pre-Gel Starch This gluten substitute helps keep baked goods from being too crumbly. This, too, can be purchased at most health food stores.
Homemade Mixes
Start with recipes that use relatively small amounts of wheat flour like brownies or pancakes. Gluten-free versions taste almost the same as their wheat-based cousins. These two gluten-free flour mixtures can be substituted for wheat flour cup-for-cup:
Gluten-Free Flour Mix I
- 1/4 cup soy flour
- 1/4 cup tapioca flour
- 1/2 cup brown rice flour
Gluten-Free Flour Mix II
- 6 cups white rice flour
- 2 cups potato starch
- 1 cup tapioca flour
These mixes can be doubled or tripled. You can also purchase gluten-free baking mixes at health food stores and some supermarkets.
Potato Starch Flour This is a gluten-free thickening agent that is perfect for cream-based soups and sauces. Mix it a little with water first, then substitute potato starch flour for flour in your recipe, but use half the amount called for. It can be purchased in a health food store.
Tapioca Flour This is a light, white, very smooth flour that comes from the cassava root. It gives baked goods a nice chewy texture. Try it in white bread or French bread recipes. It is also easily combined with cornstarch and soy flour.
Soy Flour This nutty-tasting flour has a high protein and fat content. It’s best when used in combination with other flours and for baking brownies, or any baked goods with nuts or fruit, which will mask any “beany” flavor.
Cornstarch A refined starch that comes from corn, it’s mostly used as a thickening agent for puddings, fruit sauces, and Asian cooking. It is also used in combination with other flours for baking.
Corn Flour This flour is milled from corn and can be blended with cornmeal to make cornbread or muffins. It is excellent for waffles or pancakes.
Cornmeal Cornmeal can be ground from either yellow or white corn. This is often combined with flours for baking. It imparts a strong corn flavor that is delicious in pancakes, waffles, or muffins.
White Rice Flour This is an excellent basic flour for gluten-free baking. It is milled from polished white rice. Because it has such a bland flavor, it is perfect for baking, as it doesn’t impart any flavors. It works well with other flours. White rice flour is available in most health food stores, and also in Asian markets. Look for types called fine-textured white rice flour.
Brown Rice Flour Made from unpolished brown rice, brown rice flour retains the nutritional value of the rice bran. Use it in breads, muffins, and cookies.
Kamut and Spelt Flours These are ancient forms of wheat. While they aren’t appropriate for gluten-free diets, they can be often be tolerated by people with gluten sensitivities.
Which Gluten-Free Flour Should You Use? - Allrecipes Dish
A quick guide to gluten-free whole grains, white starches, and even a basic recipe for your own gluten-free baking mix
The Myth of Big, Bad Gluten - The New York Times
The Myth of Big, Bad Gluten - The New York Times
QUOTE: "The modern immune system appears to have gone on the fritz." The question is why???? A few theories mentioned ... feel free to share your thoughts after reading.
QUOTE: "The modern immune system appears to have gone on the fritz." The question is why???? A few theories mentioned ... feel free to share your thoughts after reading.
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