Allergies in Children

Acidophilus bacteria consumed by the infant from the birth canal during the natural birth process sets up residence in the immature intestines, and Bifidus Bacteria from the mother's breast milk in the colon, protecting the lining. Caesarean birth, formula feeding, and chemical ingestion means these essential organisms are not as prevalent as they should be.

Detecting GIT damage

GIT Inflammation and Gut Permeability that results from it can be seen in both live and dried blood (HLB), as can other effects of histamine such as increased immune activity. Liver stress is evident. Fungal infections are also common, causing damage to the GIT and overloading the liver and immune system. What can we do about it?

It is common to use herbs to suppress the immune system so that less histamine is produced. This can help the symptoms, but is only a band aid treatment. The naturopathic way is to identify and remove the cause. Every system of the body is stressed and needs relief, repair and rebuilding.

As we have discussed, allergies are caused by gut permeability which affects every system of the body. A program must be implemented which will kill off any infections such as fungal infections, and rebuild the damage to the body, especially the digestion and elimination channels. This requires a properly qualified health professional who understands the above issues.

There are things you can do:

1. Improve your digestion.

• Eat slower, chew more and eat in a relaxed environment.

• Do not eat while stressed.

• Do not drink with, just after, and before meals (1/4 glass of water to take supplements is OK). To prevent dilution of digestive juices.

• Do not do heavy exercise just after a meal. A relaxing walk is very beneficial for digestion.

• Use herbs called bitters to stimulate digestive secretions

• Take acidophilus and Bifidus, friendly bacteria to increase the good guys.

• Use vegetable based digestive enzymes

2. Achieve and maintain good elimination to Reduce toxic load

• Make sure that bowels are working well to prevent taking toxins back into the bloodstream. Proper elimination consists of a good easy bowel movement after every meal.

• The quickest way to stop a reaction is to take an enema to reduce the toxic load.

• Drink at least 2litre of purified water per day.

3. Reduce the load by finding out what you are allergic to and avoiding them.

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