Friday 10 January 2014

Candida and CSF - may be important

Clin Infect Dis. 1999 May;28(5):1139-47.

Clinical significance of Candida species isolated from cerebrospinal fluid following neurosurgery.

Abstract

Twenty-one patients for whom adequate clinical data were available were identified in a retrospective review of cases of Candida species isolated from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) following neurosurgery; 86% had indwelling cerebrospinal devices (shunts). Candida species were isolated from multiple CSF samples from 10 patients; CSF samples from seven of 10 were initially drawn through indwelling devices and those from nine of 10 were obtained by subsequent lumbar punctures. All of these patients were treated with antifungals, although therapy was delayed in 50% of cases until the second positive culture was reported. In 11 cases, Candida was the only isolate recovered from CSF samples drawn through indwelling devices; cultures of subsequent CSF samples obtained by lumbar puncture were negative in 10 of 11 cases. Only two patients for whom a single culture was positive for Candida species were treated with antifungals (both of whom were symptomatic), and none of the untreated patients died of infection. The clinical significance of a single positive CSF sample drawn through an indwelling device is difficult to assess, and a definitive diagnosis may require repeated cultures of CSF samples obtained by lumbar puncture.
PMID:
10452649
[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Meningitis caused by Candida species- I think that this maybe important even though 1995

Clin Infect Dis. 1995 Aug;21(2):323-7.

Meningitis caused by Candida species: an emerging problem in neurosurgical patients.

Abstract

Three cases of candida meningitis were encountered in a 3-year period in our hospital; all occurred in neurosurgical patients. We describe these three cases and review the 15 cases of neurosurgery-related candida meningitis previously reported in the English-language literature. Data regarding these 18 patients formed the basis for our review. Most patients with candida meningitis had recently received antibacterial agents, and it is notable that 50% of patients suffered from antecedent bacterial meningitis. The CSF analysis revealed neutrophilic pleocytosis that was indistinguishable from that of bacterial meningitis. The overall mortality was 11%. Administration of amphotericin B combined with flucytosine appeared to be the best therapeutic approach for candida meningitis.
PMID:
8562739
[PubMed - indexed for MEDLIN

Fungal Meningitis - is it Candida related??????????????

Fungal Meningitis

Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges (the membrane lining of the brain and spinal cord). It usually refers to infections caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi or other microorganisms.
Fungal meningitis is a very rare, life threatening disease and may be caused by a variety of fungi, including most commonly Cryptococcus neoformans and Candida albicans .  Fungal meningitis usually occurs in people whose immune system has been severely depressed by disease (e.g. leukaemia or AIDS or by immunosuppressant drug therapy).
Cryptococcus neoformans is the most common cause of fungal meningitis. The organism is found in soil, is common in the environment and can be spread through the air.  The organism usually gains entry into the body when people inhale air-borne spores.  The vast majority of  healthy people will not develop an infection from these inhaled fungi, however people with severely depressed immune systems may be unable to prevent the fungi from surviving and causing infection.1
Cryptococcus neoformans can cause localised skin lesions, pulmonary disease (infection in the lung and airways) and disease of the central nervous system.  In some people the organism can spread to the meninges and cause meningitis.2
Fungal meningitis may develop slowly and the disease may be difficult to diagnose and treat.  However sometimes the onset of the infection can be acute and symptoms may develop quickly.
The symptoms of fungal meningitis are similar to other forms of meningitis and hospital tests are required to tell which organism is responsible for causing the disease.  The symptoms may include:
  • Headache
  • Neck Stiffness
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Muscle or joint pain
  • Drowsiness / Confusion
  • Dislike of bright lights
  • Convulsions
  • Altered mental state
  • Feber
  • Dizziness
  • Problems with coordination
  • Memory Loss
  • Behavioural changes (such as irritability)
  • Problems with vision
The symptoms do not need to occur in any order and may not all be present. If you think you may have meningitis seek medical attention and advice quickly.
Diagnosis is usually based on the analysis of blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples. Repeated lumbar punctures may be required to culture the organism.
Treatment typically involves the administration of antifungal medication, often two drugs in combination intravenously for some weeks initially . The overall duration of antifungal treatment (both intravenous and oral) will depend on a number of factors including whether a person has problems with their immune system and the type of fungus causing the infection.  The treatment often  take several weeks to months in people who do not have problems with their immune system.  However people with lowered immunity may require prolonged therapy and many also require long-term maintenance on antifungal therapy.5
Unlike some other meningitis infections (eg meningococcal), there is no risk of someone with fungal meningitis spreading the infection to other people.  There is no vaccine for fungal meningitis.

Disclaimer

The Meningitis Centre is a 'not for profit' support organisation based in Australia, not a professional medical authority. Consequently text contained on this website   provides general information about meningitis and septicaemia, not medical advice and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of the disease. Please consult your doctor to discuss the information or if you are concerned someone may be ill. Medical information and knowledge changes quickly and you should contact your doctor for further information or if you are concerned about your health.
 

References

1. Meningitis  Research Foundation. (2003). About the diseases - Fungal Last accessed, Meningitis Research Foundation. 20/3/03. www.meningitis.org/sect5/subsect10  
2. Cryptococcosis, Mycology Online. Cryptococcosis, Uinversity of Adelaide Australia. 18/3//2003,.,. www.mycology.adelaide.edu.au/mycology/myco.nsf/2006532373646b77692565 New site http://www.mycology.adelaide.edu.au/Mycoses/Opportunistic/Cryptococcosis/index.html    
3. Cryptococcosis, Mycology Online. Cryptococcosis, Uinversity of Adelaide Australia. 18/3//2003,. www.mycology.adelaide.edu.au/mycology/myco.nsf/2006532373646b77692565 New site http://www.mycology.adelaide.edu.au/Mycoses/Opportunistic/Cryptococcosis/index.html   
4. Meningitis  Research Foundation. (2003). About the diseases - Fungal Last accessed, Meningitis Research Foundation. 20/3/03. www.meningitis.org/sect5/subsect10   5. Saag. M. et. al. (2000). " Practice Guidelines for the Management of Cryptococcal Disease." Clinical Infectious Diseases 30: 710 - 718.  
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Wednesday 8 January 2014

Candida endophthalmitis in crack-cocaine misuse

Logo of brjopthalBritish Journal of OphthalmologyCurrent TOCInstructions for authors
Br J Ophthalmol. 2007 May; 91(5): 702–703.
PMCID: PMC1954783

Lemon juice and Candida endophthalmitis in crack‐cocaine misuse

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that a substantial number of drug misusers in the US are injecting crack‐cocaine instead of smoking it,1 owing to the decreased availability and increased cost of powdered cocaine. The use of lemon juice to dissolve crack‐cocaine has been shown to cause abscesses, permanent vein damage and infections.2 Furthermore, heroin dissolved in preserved lemon juice was documented to be a source of Candidaalbicans in multiple, small epidemics of fungal endophthalmitis in the 1980s in the UK and Australia.3,4 We report here two recent cases of fungal endophthalmitis in crack users who similarly disclose dissolving crack‐cocaine in lemon juice injection.

Case 1

A 34‐year‐old male intravenous drug user presented to his primary care physician with high fever and bilateral blurry vision for the past 20 days. Blood cultures and ECG were negative. The patient reported dissolving crack in preserved lemon juice.
His visual acuity was 20/40 OD and 20/70 OS. Dilated fundus examination revealed multiple condensations in the vitreous with choroidal and retinal foci in both eyes. A pars plana vitrectomy was performed OD with intravitreal injections of vancomycin (1 mg/0.1 ml), ceftazidime (2 mg/0.1 ml) and amphotericin B (7.5 μg/0.1 ml). Vitreous cultures grew Candida albicans, and the patient was treated with oral diflucan (200 mg daily). The patient received five intravitreal injections of amphotericin B (5 μg/0.1 ml) in the vitrectomised right eye and three in the non‐vitrectomised left eye over 3 weeks for persistent active lesions. At the most recent examination, 12 weeks after presentation, the patient's vision was 20/20 OD and 20/50 OS.

Case 2

A 37‐year‐old homeless male intravenous drug user reported a 3‐month history of decreased vision, eye pain and floaters in his right eye. His medical history was significant for HIV (recent CD4 count of 799 cells/mm3) and hepatitis C. The patient reported the use of preserved lemon juice to dissolve crack‐cocaine for injection.
His visual acuity was hand motions OD and 20/20 OS. Dilated fundus examination of the right eye was obscured by 3+ vitritis, but there appeared to be a large infiltrate in the macula. A vitreous aspiration was performed, with intravitreal injections of ceftazidime (2 mg/0.1 ml) and vancomycin (1 mg/0.1 ml) in the right eye. The vitreous aspire grew C albicans. Amphotericin B (5 mg/0.1 ml) was injected, and the patient was admitted for intervenous flucanozole (400 mg four times a day). Blood cultures and ECG were negative. A therapeutic vitrectomy with a lensectomy was performed. Ten days postoperatively, the patient's vision improved to 20/400 OD, with a decrease in inflammation and resolution of the infiltrate, whereas the left eye was unchanged. The patient was unfortunately lost to follow‐up.

Comment

Potential sources of infection in injecting drug users are the impure drug itself, poorly disinfected skin at the site of injection, unsterile preparation of the drug, and/or contaminated needles or syringes. This report raises the possibility that the lemon juice used to dissolve crack‐cocaine might be another risk factor for fungal infection. In treating injecting drug users, ophthalmologists should inquire about the use of preserved juices. If used, this should raise the concern of fungal endophthalmitis. Furthermore, when an injecting drug user is infected with fungal endophthalmitis, it might be recommended to advise other users, who share the lemon juice, of the risk for endophthalmitis. Finally, public health efforts to decrease the morbidity of intervenous crack‐cocaine use should discourage users from dissolving crack‐cocaine in lemon juice. In fact, outreach programmes in certain inner cities are distributing packets of ascorbic acid to injecting drug users.

Footnotes

Funding: Unrestricted grant from Research to Prevent Blindness, New York, NewYork, USA RNK is a Heed Fellow and supported by the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation
Competing interests: None.
Informed consent was obtained for publication of the persons details in this report.

References

1. Santibanez S S, Garfein R S, Swartzendruber A. et al Prevalence and correlates of crack‐cocaine injection among young injection drug users in the United States, 1997‐1999. Drug Alcohol Depend 2005. 77227–233.233. [PubMed]
2. Buchanan D , Tooze JA , Shaw S , et al Demographic, HIV risk behavior, and health status characteristics of “crack” cocaine injectors compared to other injection drug users in three New England cities. Drug Alcohol Depend 2006. 81221–229.229. [PubMed]
3. Servant J B, Dutton G N, Ong‐Tone L. et al Candidal endophthalmitis in Glaswegian heroin addicts: report of an epidemic. Trans Ophthalmol Soc UK 1985. 104(Pt 3)297–308.308. [PubMed]
4. Newton‐John H F, Wise K, Looke D F. Role of the lemon in disseminated candidiasis of heroin abusers. Med J Aust 1984. 140780–781.781. [PubMed]

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Heroin Addicts and Candida folliculitis

ABSTRACT: Three heroin addicts had Candida folliculitis of the scalp, beard, and pubis associated with fever, chills, headache, and fatigue. In each case, pseudohyphae were found within a hair and yeasts around it and Candida was recovered from urine. These facts support a systemic dissemination. Since serious ocular and osteoarticular lesions have been described with this type of skin lesion, prompt diagnosis may be important to initiate treatment and prevent sequelae.

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Why has Candidiasis become nearly epedemic in America?


Why has Candidiasis become nearly epidemic in America?

The extensive use of broad spectrum antibiotics destroys much of the “good” bacteria in our gut that would otherwise keep candida in its place. Many women are aware that taking antibiotics for a bladder infection virtually guarantees an onset of a vaginal yeast infection. Birth control pills and estrogen replacement therapy are also thought to put women at a greater risk for Candidiasis. Yeast, a natural inhabitant of the vagina, proliferates in the presence of the estrogen in these drugs. According to Candida expert Leon Chaitow, N.D., fully 35% of women using birth control pills have associated cases of acute vaginal candidiasis.

There is no doubt that the main culprit responsible for opening the door to candida overgrowth is a poor diet, high in sugar and white flour. According to Newsweek Magazine, In Sugar We Trust (July 13, 1998), the average American now consumes 150 lbs. of sugar per year, up 28 lbs. since 1970. And we’re paying the price. Our bodies’ digestive and eliminative systems have become sluggish under the strain of our inadequate, sugar laden diet. When sugary foods remain in our intestines for two to three days (the average transit time for Americans) we become a veritable smorgasbord for all sorts of opportunistic organisms, including Candida Albicans.

Candida and Addicts

Candida and Candidiasis

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Yeast Candida Albicans and its overgrowth Candidiasis is quite a notorious topic these days. On one side there are a few medical doctors and a slew of alternative practitioners who blame Candida for everything from migraines to cancer. On the other, the medical establishment, generally refuses to recognize the seriousness of this condition, primarily because it’s symptoms so closely mimic those of other conditions. As with most controversies, the truth likely resides somewhere between the two extreme points of view. My own experience has convinced me that, to varying degrees, Candida is a problem for a large number of Americans. If you’re wondering whether it’s a problem for you, read on.

The symptoms of Candida overgrowth

In general, symptoms will include two or more of the following: fatigue, depression, brain fog, insomnia, bloating, gas, intestinal cramps, chronic diarrhea or constipation, sensitivity to chemicals, perfumes or other odors, loss of sex drive, allergies and food sensitivities. And that’s just for starters. If you are a woman, you might also experience recurrent yeast infections, bladder infections, and have painful menstruation or PMS. A man might suffer from persistent jock itch, athlete’s foot, other fungal infections, or prostititis. Symptoms in children can include recurring colds, sore throats, ear infections, and digestive problems like gas, constipation or diarrhea.

The most common sign of Candida is a craving for sugar and starches like bread and pasta (which quickly convert to sugar in the body). This is because Candida uses sugar as its primary fuel. Think about how many people you know who crave sweets and/or bread and you’ll have some idea of the extent of this problem. While Candida may not be responsible for every illness that befalls mankind, letting it go unattended for years can lead to a variety of chronic health problems. Candida produces a potent toxin called canditoxin which suppresses the immune system at the cellular level.

Once in the blood, Candida can cause symptoms such as migraine headaches, irritable bowel, Crohn’s disease, eczema, hyperactivity, weight gain, chemical and inhalant allergies and rheumatoid arthritis. Candida “short-circuits” the body’s defenses at its deepest levels. That’s why attempts to rid the body of any of candida’s symptoms without addressing the candida itself, usually prove futile, and why allopathic doctors have a relatively poor track record treating many of these conditions.

Why has Candidiasis become nearly epidemic in America?

The extensive use of broad spectrum antibiotics destroys much of the “good” bacteria in our gut that would otherwise keep candida in its place. Many women are aware that taking antibiotics for a bladder infection virtually guarantees an onset of a vaginal yeast infection. Birth control pills and estrogen replacement therapy are also thought to put women at a greater risk for Candidiasis. Yeast, a natural inhabitant of the vagina, proliferates in the presence of the estrogen in these drugs. According to Candida expert Leon Chaitow, N.D., fully 35% of women using birth control pills have associated cases of acute vaginal candidiasis.

There is no doubt that the main culprit responsible for opening the door to candida overgrowth is a poor diet, high in sugar and white flour. According to Newsweek Magazine, In Sugar We Trust (July 13, 1998), the average American now consumes 150 lbs. of sugar per year, up 28 lbs. since 1970. And we’re paying the price. Our bodies’ digestive and eliminative systems have become sluggish under the strain of our inadequate, sugar laden diet. When sugary foods remain in our intestines for two to three days (the average transit time for Americans) we become a veritable smorgasbord for all sorts of opportunistic organisms, including Candida Albicans.

Getting Rid of Candida

To win the battle with Candida you must avoid sugar. This is more challenging than you might think. Sugar goes by many names and has a way of sneaking into our diets wearing many disguises. Make sure nothing you eat contains sucrose, dextrose, fructose, maltose, lactose, glycogen, glucose, mannitol, sorbitol, galactose, maple syrup, maple sugar, molasses, brown sugar, raw sugar, date sugar, turbinado sugar, nutra-sweet (contains lactose), aspartame, corn syrup, honey, and fruit juice. They are all sugar, and fuel for yeast. If your cravings for something sweet are strong, try Stevia, a sweet herb that is safe to use on this program.

You’ll want to avoid all refined, white flour products. This includes most pastas, breads and other baked goods, which also contain yeast, another no-no. My clients have had very good results when they remove wheat altogether.

It is also important to stay away from alcohol, and fruits - again, because of their high sugar content. All dairy products are out. Also eliminate mushrooms, sprouts, and most nuts (with the exception of almonds), because of possible mold contamination. All vinegar, except for raw apple cider vinegar, and other fermented foods, are verboten. At this point you’re probably wondering what you can eat. One of the most important foods is protein. Because it is acid forming, protein helps to create an unfriendly environment for the alkaline dependant yeast. For the first month or two of a Candida program, eat plenty of naturally raised chicken, turkey, fish and eggs, free of hormones and antibiotics. All kinds of fresh vegetables are also great, especially ocean vegetables, because of their high mineral content. The grains quinoa and buckwheat are made into pastas or noodles. Millet and amaranth can be substituted for rice which, because of its high glycemic index (turns to sugar quickly in the body) is also off limits for now. Beans (garbanzo, kidney, pinto, black etc.) are fine as long as they don’t make you too gassy, and other starches like corn and potatoes are allowed.

Use your imagination, and this new way of eating can be a real adventure. If you need some help, there are a number of good Candida cook books on the market.

Supplementation

Supporting your immune system during its fight with Candida is important. The antioxidants A, C, E, zinc, selenium, Glutathione and NAC should be included. Take the load off the liver with milk thistle and lecithin. Garlic, goldenseal root, cinnamon bark, cloves, Pau d’arco, Caprylic acid, and zinc tannates all have candicidal properties. Repopulating Candida’s natural enemies, lactobacillus acidophilus, which inhabits the small intestine, and bifido bacteria which lives in the oxygen-poor environment of the colon, is very important. Look for non-dairy, high potency products. There are potentially dozens of supplements that might be of benefit. Have a qualified nutritionist design a supplemental program that is right for you. But the fact is, regardless of which supplements you use, the key to your success will be the adjustments you make in your eating habits.

Candidiasis is a problem that will not go away by itself. If it is left unnoticed then it will become well-established and migrates from your intestines to other organs of your body, deteriorate your immune system and ultimately threaten your health.
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Candida

Candida

Updated October 23, 2013
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Definition: Candida is a type of fungus that naturally occurs in small amounts on the skin and in the mouth, the intestines, and the vagina. The most common of the Candida species is Candida albicans (KAN-did-uh AL-bi-kanz). Candida does not normally cause disease unless an event causes the organisms to multiply and cause infection. For example, Candida could overgrow after a course of antibiotics, or because the immune system is depressed due to disease, or as a side effect of some medications. Candida overgrowth is called candidiasis. An overgrowth of Candida in the mouth is called thrush. Thrush is more common in infants and those who have diabetes or HIV/AIDS.
Candida overgrowth in the vagina is commonly called a vaginal yeast infection or vaginitis. Many women experience a yeast infection at some point during their lives, and vaginal candidiasis is more common during pregnancy.
Candidiasis on the skin (called cutaneous candidiasis) tends to occur most often in warm, moist areas such as the groin (can occur with a diaper rash in babies) and under the breasts. The nails can also be infected (called candidal paronychia), typically because of chronic exposure to water or after a manicure or pedicure that is done with tools that are not sterile.
A more serious form of candida infection in the bloodstream or internal organs is invasive candidiasis. Invasive candidiasis is more rare, and tends to occur in patients who are already very sick, such as those who have had an organ transplant or those who are in intensive care units. This form of candidiasis can be fatal.
Treatment of candidiasis normally includes antifungal medications, either taken by mouth or applied topically. For diaper rash or other forms of skin infections, keeping the area dry and clean is also helpful. Long-term antifungal therapy may be needed to treat chronic candidiasis.
Pronunciation: KAN-did-uh
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Symptoms and Diagnosis for IBD (Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis).

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Tuesday 7 January 2014

Candida and Cancer - this is a must watch for us all

http://uk.ask.com/youtube?q=candida+and+cancer&v=pHqCO3JdulQ&qsrc=472

Repost 2011- We need take control

When we get smashed or broken or a condition such as a heart attack that requires expertese and intervention that is how conventional medicine, surgery and such like can help us.

But I believe for our day today wellbeing, hollistic methods i.e. chiropractic, acupucture, massage, hypnotherapy and many other tecniques that address the STRESS issues will surfice. With the Candida issue close to being made public. It will then be an individuals responsibilty to take care of not only their own health, but their childrens too.

We have become too reliant on Doctors and a drug to fix us, when in fact with the correct diet and advice on say coping with stress etc. our bodies have a remarkable capability in healing itself, mind and body with the right guidance.

Our bodies only fail when outside influences cause it damage whether that be pollution, poor diet or stress. People need to be made to realise that they need to respect their mind and body, certain things like drugs smoking and alcohol will eventually damage or overload their system which will eventually collapse.

We need to learn from Eastern ways because the Chinese and India respectthe whole system of mind body and spirit. If we do not adopt these ways off hollistic medicine, we will dramatic it may sound, we will self destruct.

CANDIDA- which can be stress poor diet or antibiotic use related. Antibiotics destroy the good bacteria in our gut, it is advisable to take Acidophilus which replaces the good bacteria. This I learnt months before being aware of the existance of CANDIDA.

CANDIDA can be responsible for allergies,infertility,obesity,autism it mimics Reumatoid Arthritus and causes much much more even Cancers, this is not a condition that should be ignored.

Repost 2011 - We need to take responsibility for ourselves

When we get smashed or broken or a condition such as a heart attack that requires expertise and intervention that is how conventional medicine, surgery and such like can help us.

But I believe for our day today wellbeing, hollistic methods i.e. chiropractic, acupucture, massage, hypnotherapy and many other tecniques that address the STRESS issues will surfice. With the Candida issue close to being made public. It will then be an individuals responsibilty to take care of not only their own health, but their childrens too.

We have become too reliant on Doctors and a drug to fix us, when in fact with the correct diet and advice on say coping with stress etc. our bodies have a remarkable capability in healing itself, mind and body with the right guidance.

Our bodies only fail when outside influences cause it damage whether that be pollution, poor diet or stress. People need to be made to realise that they need to respect their mind and body, certain things like drugs smoking and alcohol will eventually damage or overload their system which will eventually collapse.

We need to learn from Eastern ways because the Chinese and India respectthe whole system of mind body and spirit. If we do not adopt these ways off hollistic medicine, we will dramatic it may sound, we will self destruct.

CANDIDA- which can be stress poor diet or antibiotic use related. Antibiotics destroy the good bacteria in our gut, it is advisable to take Acidophilus which replaces the good bacteria. This I learnt months before being aware of the existance of CANDIDA.

CANDIDA can be responsible for allergies,infertility,obesity,autism it mimics Reumatoid Arthritus and causes much much more even Cancers, this is not a condition that should be ignored.

UK based, interesting very interesting

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Don't under-esimate the power of the Atlas

AtlasPROfilax

The Starting Point



Did you know that the first cervical vertebra – the atlas – is misaligned (or ‘luxated’) in most humans? We define the atlas as misaligned when the convex bony formations (occipital condyles) on the sides of the hole in the base of the skull (foramen magnum) do not properly fit into the convex receptacles on the top of the atlas (superior articular facets). Furthermore, one side of the atlas (transverse process) is inappropriately locked in front of another bony formation of the skull (styloid process of the temporal bone).

This condition leads to a variety of physical and psychological ailments and illnesses. Fortunately, it is now possible to relocate the atlas to its correct position using the AtlasPROfilax® method. This technique was discovered and developed in Switzerland between 1993 and 1996 by René-Claudius Schümperli (who was himself painfully affected by a misaligned atlas).


The Cause A misaligned Atlas causes a reduction in the diameter of the aperture at the base of the skull and vertebral canal. This disrupts the normal flow of information between the brain and body through the vertebral and carotid arteries, the lymphatic system, the cerebral spinal fluid, the meningeal system and the spinal cord.


The Symptoms The atlas carries not only the skull, but also facilitates SUSPENSION, BALANCE AND CONTROL of the human spine and skeletal system.

A misaligned atlas can cause significant adverse changes to the posture. The results are symptoms such as recurring headaches/migraines, neck pain, stiff neck, back pain, lumbago, herniated disc(s), scoliosis, jammed spinal nerves, tilted pelvis, hip joint pain, maladies of the knee, difference in leg length,etc.


The Method R.C. Schümperli developed a method which is unique worldwide, to correct a misaligned atlas with only one application, accurately,safely and permanently.

The AtlasPROfilax® application consists of a safe, strategic, non-chiropractic massage to the short muscles of the neck, to loosen the tension and allow the atlas to return to its natural position. A subsequent appointment to recheck the atlas and offering additional support for the self-healing process is essential.


The Self healing process When the atlas is in its correct position, the brain can function undisturbed. This promotes a feeling of harmony, setting self-healing and regenerative processes on course throughout the body. The entire human organism begins to function to its fullest potential.

In addition, other treatments and therapies will be more effective as a result of a correctedatlas.


Regeneration
Body cells and organs do not, however, regenerate overnight. After the relocation of the atlas by the AtlasPROfilax® Wellness treatment, a person responds according to their individual physical and psychological condition. Healing is immediately initiated and for many symptoms are relieved.

While others, especially those whose bodies have never functioned correctly or with full capacity may require more patience.


Advice on after effects Following the AtlasPROfilax® Wellness treatment, it is possible that you will experience a variety of responses all of which indicate self-healing has begun. These may include tiredness and muscle tension around the neck and lumbar region. You may experience mild versions of past ailments which have not yet
completely healed. They can present themselves temporarily and in a changed form.

We recommend you observe your body carefully and write down changes in the way you feel. Support the self-healing process with regular back and neck massages as well as relaxing baths.


The Method’s Quality The AtlasPROfilax® Wellness application can only be practised by a specialist – an AtlasProf® – who has been educated and certified by the Atlas Academy® in Switzerland, SA CH 3960 Sierre. The method is non-medicinal and is non-chiropractic.


What if my atlas is not misaligned?
If your atlas is assessed to be in its correct neutral position no charge will be made for your appointment


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