Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Fatigue is caused by the cumulative effect of different types of stressors that overcome the body’s ability to effectively deal with them. The adrenal glands, one of our first lines of defense against stress, very commonly become depleted, weak or functionally exhausted. This is a major factor in fatigue.

Any of the 8 areas of a holistic approach, when out of balance, becomes a stressor. As imbalances among these 8 are removed, our ability to resist stress greatly increases, as do energy levels. Very specific nutritional support for the adrenal glands is also required. Our holistic approach usually results in elimination of fatigue in a relatively short amount of time.

Asthma

Asthma is a respiratory condition in which the bronchial tubes spasm and excessive mucous is secreted into the lungs, inhibiting breathing and creating a variety of symptoms. “Extrinsic” asthma is an allergy-induced reaction in which serum IgE’s antibodies increase. “Intrinsic” asthma is a bronchial reaction triggered by stress, cold, exercise, environmental pollutants, or an infection.

There are anywhere from 15-20 possible causes for asthma and usually a number of them are present concurrently. Some of the most common and important are 1) allergies (including molds, dust, pollen and animal dander), 2) environmental pollutants and chemicals, 3) food allergies (a major culprit in childhood asthma), 4) lowered adrenal function, 5) emotional stress, 6) medications, and 7) nutritional deficiencies. We have considerable experience and expertise in identifying and correcting imbalances in all of these areas.

Allergies

We utilize the latest research showing allergies to be a “disharmonization” within the bodymind complex. We can pinpoint the specific offenders, whether it is food, chemicals, pollen, dust, dander, mold, etc. and “desensitize” the body so it no longer reacts to them. This often results in complete elimination of the allergy. This is an area where we have much success.

Conventional treatment of allergies is most commonly directed to block the immune response. While this approach can provide symptomatic relief, it does nothing to address the underlying causes of the problem. Patients often become dependent on their medications, they suffer from numerous side effects, and most importantly, they worsen their overall health by constantly suppressing their immune system.

Toxins

There are two primary types of toxins: endotoxins and environmental (exotoxins). Endotoxins are those waste products from the digestion of food that as a result of impaired digestion accumulate in our bodies. Another category is the toxins given off by the overgrowth of unfriendly microbes. Both comprise some extremely toxic substances that have severe health consequences.

Environmental toxins, especially chemicals and heavy metals are equally if not more pernicious. Their negative effects on health are one of the most overlooked and misunderstood areas. Another environmental toxin, although it is usually not viewed this way, is the overexposure to electronics. We utilize very advanced, leading edge methods of eliminating these noxious toxins, especially with a line of liquid bath products that eliminates through the skin.

Often very specific nutritional supplements designed to clean out our body’s detoxification pathways are needed, as well as adjunctive therapies such as mineral infrared and cold laser therapies, which dislodges toxins from their storage sites so they can be properly eliminated.