Allergies: Faulty Digestion and Immune System Overload? Dr,Abhay Kumar Pati

Jan. 16, 2011 - PRLog -- According to Dr.Pati Abhay Kumar, Physicians are seeing an increasing number of persons allergic to many things in their environment — even to natural foods. These people are “pan-allergic” and the problem seems to be the result of modern life styles.

It has been estimated that 35-100 million people suffer from allergies, which are the most costly problem in the health care system. Allergy symptoms are more than sneezing, wheezing, dripping and itching. many physicians include about 100 symptoms such as headaches, obesity fatigue, colitis, arthritis, learning disabilities, neurosis, ulcer disease, etc. One has identified 92 percent of institutionalized schizophrenics as having allergic problems- the major ones were wheat, corn and milk.

The offending allergenic substance is called an “allergen” and it upsets the body’s delicate chemical balance. The body tries to neutralize allergens (also called antigens) with antibodies - the cruise missiles of the immune system. The result is inflammation caused by the release of tissue hormones called histamines and kinins, and tissues heat up and swell in an attempt to bring more blood and white blood cells to the region to scavenge the offending allergens. Histamine could be purified from one human body it would be powerful enough to kill 300,000 people, Excess tissue levels of adrenaline, calcium and phosphorus and low magnesium levels all enhance the release of histamine from mast cells. Kinins are short protein chains of amino acids. It has been theorized that faulty digestion results in partially broken down protein molecules which are absorbed and which mimic kinins in inciting inflammation. In addition, these false kinins interfere with brain function and behavior interceding in neurotransmitter pathways. Neurotransmitters are body chemicals which balance the brain chemical stew. Interference with the stew ingredients might cause the release of endorphins, which are morphine-like brain molecules which make us feel good. These interactions might explain why the foods and food products (alcohol distillates) which people crave (or are addicted to) are the same foods to which they are allergic.

The body’s defense mechanism against allergies includes the digestive system and the immune system. Both of these systems weaken with age and as a result of being overburdened. Prolonged psychological stress (competition and time and goal oriented behavior) increases stomach acid and interferes with pancreatic enzymes which break down foods in the small intestine and which work best in an alkali environment. As a result of poor digestive enzyme activity, short chains of amino acids (peptides) are absorbed and function as allergens, false kinins and false neurotransmitters. Constant high tide of these chemicals overloads the immune system, which also strains under the burden of toxic metals, Candida albicans toxins, recurrent germ infections and indiscriminate antibiotic use. Improper nutritional intake fails to supply the correct chemical machinery (i.e. digestive enzymes, hormones, and neurotransmitters). A later phase in the evolution of allergic problems is the body’s intolerance to the natural antigens in common foods. The body’s protective systems can be likened to a barrel which has a reserve when it is empty. When the barrel is filled to overflow the reserve is used up and the allergic reaction spills over.

There are many things the holistic physician can do to strengthen the client’s body defenses against allergies. The front line digestive system can be measured with a heidelberg capsule and based on the findings natural alkali, natural hydrochloric acid or natural digestive enzymes can be supplemented at mealtime in order to balance the digestive process. A balanced digestive system and proper nutrition result in the proper balance of amino acids (the building blocks of protein) delivered to the tissues where they are synthesized into enzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters and other body chemicals. Natural antioxidants like superoxide dismutase (S.O.D.) might be taken in order to combat free radical damage occurring in the intestinal lining and this might protect against undigested molecules which slip through inflamed intestine wall to become alergens inside the body. Foods should be rotated with the seasons and common antigens like wheat, milk, egg and corn, which are pervasive year around in a supermarket society, can be taken less regularly so as to give the immune system a periodic rest from constant exposure to these molecules. The RAST blood test is often used to measure antibody levels against food antigens and to provide guidelines for use of these foods.

Amino acid levels in blood and urine can provide valuable information about chemical pathways in the body which are imbalanced. Certain of these pathways relate to food allergies, and by knowing the blockages the holistic physician can recommend specific vitamins, minerals and amino acids to overcome the blockages. Amino acid levels can be measured with a high pressure liquid chromatography test. In the highly allergic individual temporary replacement of food proteins with the correct amount and balance of free form amino acids can give the digestive system and immune system a rest.

Histamine release from the mast cell can be inhibited by natural methods. Magnesium blocks intracellular movement of calcium and magnesium is deficient in the diet of average American. Magnesium can be taken as the aspartic acid chelate and in natural hard water. A natural bioflavonoid plant extract called quercition inhibits histamine release and can be ingested. Adrenaline which is inducted by stress can be lessened by biofeedback and meditation techniques. Phosphorous is found in high amounts in yellow cheese, red wine and meats and is ingested in too great amount by the average person.

The immune system can be strengthened by natural energies such as sunlight. Homeopathy uses herbs and minerals and is theorized to strengthen the vital force of the body by interacting with the immune system. Heavy metal toxicity can be monitored by hair analysis. Synthetic chemicals should be avoided but this comes increasingly difficult as 3000 new chemicals are added each year to the 100,000 already in the environment; including the hundreds of food additives of which the average American eats five pounds per year.

Nutritional supplements are an intelligent way to deal with life in an artificial world. Pantothenic acid, vitamins C, B-6, and E are all important in an antiallergy program and the holistic physician can give a guide to their use. Essential fatty acids are important to balance body chemistry and Candida albicans can be detected with a blood test and treated.

Allergies will become an increasing problem as life becomes more unnatural but things can be done to avoid the problem. Life flourishes in harmonic fields. Create harmonic fields around you and you will flourish.
Let there be freedom of health care for all!

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