Candida and ADHD

s that why todys offenders are so violent, Candida is a bigger problem than anyone relises.

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Attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by Leyla Muedin, MS, RD, CDN Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition whose principal characteristics are inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. ADHD is usually diagnosed in children where the primary symptoms are difficulty controlling behavior and/or paying attention. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), it is estimated that approximately 2 million children in the United States have ADHD. This means in a classroom of 25 to 30 children, one will likely have ADHD. It affects all races and cultures, and boys are three times more likely to be diagnosed than girls. How do we know it's ADHD? Not everyone who is impulsive, hyperactive or inattentive has ADHD. Actually, ADHD is not easy to diagnose, especially when inattentiveness such as daydreaming is the primary symptom. It is when a child's distractibility, hyperactivity, poor concentration, or impulsivity affects performance in school, behavior at home or in social relationships with other children that ADHD may be suspected. The diagnosis of ADHD requires that such behavior be demonstrated to a degree that is inappropriate for the individual's age. Approximately 20 to 30 percent of children with ADHD have a learning disability. In preschool years, these disabilities may present as difficulty understanding words or sounds and/or difficulty in self-_expression. As children grow up, this can manifest as spelling or reading disabilities, and writing or arithmetic disorders. Research estimates that between 30 and 70 percent of children with ADHD continue to exhibit symptoms in adulthood. For many, symptoms of ADHD do not become apparent until adulthood. Typically adults are unaware that they even have the disorder. They just feel that it's almost impossible to get organized, keep an appointment or stick to a job. Distractibility, restlessness and impulsivity are often the characteristic symptoms in adults. Some may have a history of school failures, problems at work, or have been involved in frequent car accidents. Scientists are now moving toward looking for a physiological basis for ADHD. Lately, an area of attention is the brain, particularly the frontal lobes of the cerebrum. This area of the brain allows us to restrain our impulses, solve problems, and plan ahead. The left and right frontal lobes communicate with each other through the corpus callosum (nerve fibers). The basal ganglia are the interconnected gray masses in the cerebral hemisphere that connect the cerebrum and the cerebellum which, together are responsible for motor coordination. These parts of the brain have been studied through various imaging methods such as the functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), positron emission tomography (PET-scan), and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). A study conducted in 2002 of 152 boys and girls with ADHD showed a 3 to 4 percent smaller brain volume in all regions; the frontal lobes, cerebellum, and temporal gray matter. (It is important to note that these imaging techniques remain research tools and cannot be used to diagnose ADHD in individuals.) Catecholamines/neurotransmitters Speaking of the brain, one area of focus in Intelligent Medicine and Nutrition is on deficiencies of the all important catecholamines. The catecholamines are dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine (commonly known as adrenaline). These "cats", so cleverly termed by author Julia Ross, M.A., also function as neurotransmitters. Catecholamines arouse and excite us mentally, emotionally and physically, and help us to focus and be attentive. They keep us alert to the important events taking place around and within us so we can act quickly and decisively. These "cats" are said to be sleeping in an individual with ADHD. Low calorie, high carb diets cause catecholamine depletion due to inadequate protein intake. Our brains need amino acids from high protein foods such as eggs and salmon. Additionally, protein rich animal foods are high in the crucial amino acid tyrosine. For example, there are about 900 milligrams of tyrosine in a chicken breast, 840 milligrams in three scrambled eggs, and 400 milligrams in a 4 ounce hamburger, but you would have to eat 24 almonds to get a scant 150 milligrams of tyrosine. Unfortunately, vegetable protein cannot compete. Vegetarians run the risk of catecholamine deficiency due to the typical low-protein nature of the diet. In fact, soy, a mainstay of a vegetarian diet, tends to inhibit the conversion of tyrosine into the catecholamines. Depletion of other micronutrients such as the B vitamiins, calcium, magnesium, and vitamins C and D also contribute to the problem. They are critical to adequate catecholamine function. Perplexingly, some kids and adults with ADHD show features of both catecholamine insufficiency as well as catecholamine surges, made worse by hypoglycemia. This leads to a state of imbalance in the involuntary nervous system-something we call dysautonomia. External and internal toxins Environmental toxins from heavy metals such as lead, mercury and cadmium are certainly not to be overlooked in investigating and treating the causes of ADHD. Leaky gut from dysbiosis can initiate food allergies (most commonly to cow's milk, wheat, corn, yeast, soy and eggs) as well as inhalant allergies---often a significant factor in many children diagnosed with ADHD. The noted allergist Dr. Doris J. Rapp points out a fascinating group of physical characteristics common among children with allergies, including red cheeks, red ears or ear lobes, dark or red circles or wrinkles under the eyes, and a horizontal crease in the nose that develops from what she calls the "allergic salute," when a child with a runny nose rubs his nose upward with the heel of his hand. The usual suspect initiators of leaky gut syndrome which usually precede food allergies are gluten and/or candida. Candida overgrowth is often the "master control" for food allergies, as well as a source of neuroactive endotoxins which can make kids feel "stoned." Other neurotoxins are MSG, aspartame (NutraSweet), and food colorings and additives. These can perpetuate ADHD symptoms to such peaks as to deem an individual behaviorally abnormal. Children appear to be particularly susceptible as their little bodies may be overwhelmed by "normal" doses of these toxins that are packaged in such innocuous substances as breakfast cereal and juice boxes. Detoxifying diets such as The Feingold Program which removes artificial flavors, colors, preservatives and salicylates often bring about a significant decrease in symptoms, if not total abatement. Improved behavior can be observed in as little as one to six weeks (www.feingold.org). Helpful supplements to optimize nutrition status, initiate detoxification, and address the deficiencies associated with ADHD are essential fatty acids (EFAs) such as Coromega or Orthomega (importance of this is discussed below), magnesium, calcium, probiotics, olive leaf, Pectasol, l-glutamine, B complex, vitamin C, theanine, phospatidyl choline, phosphatidyl serine, zinc, B6 and its metabolite P5P (pyridoxal 5 phosphate). Essential fatty acids are of critical importance in growth and brain metabolism. EFAs are present in cold-water fish and fish oils and in some vegetable sources such as flaxseed oil, borage and evening primrose oils. Studies have indicated that some children with ADHD have an altered fatty acid metabolism. EFAs, particularly DHA is critical in brain development and IQ. Deficiencies of EFAs are associated with allergies, asthma, dry skin and hair, eczema, growth retardation and delayed puberty. Children on frequent antibiotic treatment for recurrent ear infections may develop EFA deficiencies. Supplementation as described above is beneficial. The sugar/hypoglycemia connection Pizza, bread, rice, French fries, spaghetti, sugared high-carbohydrate breakfast cereals and juice drinks are common dietary staples among young children. Not to mention the usual sweet treats children enjoy. Many children survive the sugar onslaught without discernable behavioral issues but a smaller percentage of these children may be susceptible to behavioral reactions like powerful mood swings and physiological sensations as a result of their (and their parent's!) chosen fuel. The oversecretion of insulin in response to eating these foods causes hypoglycemia which then sets off the adrenals to secrete epinephrine in an effort to restore blood sugar levels. This is a major hormonal wallop for kids causing them to go bouncing off the walls on a hypoglycemic roller coaster ride. The short list of symptoms of hypoglycemia includes weakness, fatigue, spaciness and an inability to concentrate. In adults, this hormonal cascade can cause symptoms ranging from short attention span to a full blown panic attack. For children and adults, restabilization of blood sugar is mandatory and includes tossing the refined "junk" carbohydrate food and drinks (a great opportunity to make a donation to your local food bank), and incorporating high quality protein and fat at every meal. For the very symptomatic, five to six smaller meals every two to three hours throughout the day is therapeutic. I have patients who undergo personality changes if they don't strictly adhere to this regimen. Supplements to complement a therapeutic diet in achieving stable blood sugar levels are chromium, l-glutamine, GPLC, 5-HTP and tyrosine (to wipe out stubborn cravings), B complex, and Wellbetx PGX. Current mainstream medical management of ADHD includes the use of stimulants such as Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Focalin, Cylert, and Metadate. Stimulants primarily work on the neurotransmitter dopamine. A recent addition to the list that is not a stimulant is Strattera. This medication works on norepinephrine. What these drugs do is physiologically push the individual into the normal range of behavior by rendering the individual more able to focus on one activity at a time. What these medications do not do is address the underlying problems that may be causing the abnormal behavior. It is important to remember that many of these drugs have side effects such as reduced appetite (not good for a growing child!), headaches, and trouble falling asleep. It is worth noting that the NIH recommends that Cylert not be considered a first-line drug therapy due to its potential serious side effects affecting the liver. Given the options offered by both complementary and mainstream medicine, there is much to be said for "first do no harm" where natural therapies are undertaken prior to falling back on more powerful but side effect-causing medications. True successful outcomes with symptom resolution can be brought about by first uncovering the underlying cause(s) of ADHD in the individual patient, and then implementing the least harmful, most beneficial treatment. References: 1. National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Mental Health (On-line). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (2003). Accessed May 5, 2006. Available at: www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm. 2. Ross, J. The Mood Cure. New York, NY: Penguin Putnam; 2002. 3. Boris M, Mandel FS. Foods and additives are common causes of the attention deficit hyperactive disorder in children. Annals of Allergy. 1994;72:462-8. 4. Hoffman, RL. The Natural Approach to Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Los Angeles, CA: Keats Publishing; 1997. Leyla Muedin is a clinical nutritionist and lecturer at the Hoffman Center and is available for speaking engagements for private and public sector wellness programs. Please call (212) 779-1744 for more information.

candida and violent behaviour

Candida Yeast Infection and Children
Antibiotic overdose is an epidemic and children under 10 years old are prescribed more antibiotics than any other age group. Typically a child will needlessly undergo courses of antibiotics for common problems like colds, flu or earaches where natural remedies would have suffices.
Antibiotics upset the inner ecology, destroy probiotics, cause Candida Overgrowth, causing mucus, more sinus problems and more earaches. Then, they receive more antibiotics which worsen the Overgrowth. A vicious and needless cycle has begun. Soon the recommendation comes for Ear Tubes.
It should be noted that the CDC (center for Disease Control) has declared on numerous occasions that at least one half of all antiotic prescriptions are needless and unnecessary (an antibiotic won’t work at all, for example, on yeast, parasites, mold, fungus, virus, or anything other than a bacteria).
Also, the American Academy of Pediatrics research has shown that earache problems can be resolved in other ways making Ear Tube surgery unnecessary. Ear aches cab be related to allergies which, are also CO related.
There are several health challenges that children may experience that are related to Candida Overgrowth. Such things as hyperactivity, occasional violent behavior, lack of self-control (consider the age of the child), chronic congestion, allergies, asthma, dark circles under the eyes, overweight, learning difficulties- may correlate to yeast overgrowth. The time to take care fo such a problem is when they are young. Allowing a yeast overgrowth to take hold in a child’s body will bring years of unnecessary health and emotional problems.

candida and hay fever and allergies

Candida Albicans - Is it The Cause of Your Health Problem?

posted on 22 November 2007 | posted in In Depth Articles

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CANDIDA ALBICANS
By Terry Larder, Naturopath & Kinesiologist

In the UK there are thousands of candida albicans sufferers that have remained undiagnosed or misdiagnosed simply because until recently, little has been known about the problem. Hay fever and allergies, asthma, cystitis, thrush, migraine, acne and other skin disorders, depression and acute anxiety are just a few of the symptoms that can be caused by. It is estimated that between 40% and 60% of the population have CA. in a pathogenic form.

What is Candida Albicans?

It is fungal yeast that inhabits the large intestine or bowel. Normally it causes no problems at all and is a normal inhabitant together with other bowel flora. If there is an over- population in the gut due to the use of antibiotics, hormonal or steroidal drugs or a diet conducive to its growth it is difficult to test for. This is due to the fact that it is present in everyone's stools. Researchers now believe that some people actually become allergic to the organism itself; therefore quantity is not always a good indication that there is a problem.

When conditions are just right for its proliferation, it will alter from its usual spore formation to grow mycelia - roots much like a mushroom's but minute in size. They penetrate the bowel wall in this state, thus rendering the bowel slightly porous. Toxins from the bowel can then leak into the system and cause many symptoms when someone has thrush in the mouth a white film appears over the tissue. This is what candida looks like when it grows. Also, once the bowel is porous, it means that the candida spores can leak out into other areas of the body, giving rise to what we call systemic candida. The candida releases its own toxins too, thus creating a strain for the liver, the organ that helps us detoxify.

The mother can also transfer it to the baby at birth if the mother already has the problem. Once the CA. is established, it is difficult to shift without proper treatment.

HOW CAN CANDIDA ALBICANS BE TREATED?

Each individual has to be assessed so that a programme, that is effective for him or her, can be prescribed. In mild cases this can be done at a minimal cost with diet alone, however in our experience, as soon as the diet is relaxed, the symptoms soon return. It doesn't get to the root of the problem. In most cases the treatment is more costly and, rather than buying many supplements to try and resolve the problem, it is more advisable to seek professional help which in the long term means that your treatment will be tailored to individual needs. Treatment is much more effective and can be dealt with much more quickly using kinesiology.

Treatment consists of four main areas:

1. Eliminating the candida albicans in the system, or considerably reducing it.

2. Re-establishing healthy gut flora (bacteria in the bowel). This will mean that the opportunistic candida will be unable to get a foothold so easily.

3. Healing the leaky gut

4. Strengthening the immune system, which is often impaired as a result of an overgrowth of CA.


GUIDE TO TREATMENTS

Before commencing the treatment, it might be advisable to read a book by Leon Chaitow entitled "Candida albicans - Could yeast be your problem?" published by Thorsons. It will help you to have a better understanding of the problem and thus help you to stick to the therapy. There are many other books or articles that are widely available on this subject.

It's worth remembering - it is important to establish that each individual's needs are different. Remedies and doses can widely differ from one person to the next. Candidiasis is a complex condition on which a great deal of time and money can be wasted and even damage done to the health of a person if the wrong types of treatment are used. However if you choose to treat yourself, you can safely follow the protocol below.

In addition to the suggested dietary patterns, your practitioner may treat you for hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) if it is present.


Elimination of candida albicans overgrowth

- How your practitioner will be assessing and treating you.

a. This consists of mainly diet, eliminating food intolerances, sugar and its derivatives and in some cases yeast from the diet and eliminating the C.A with a natural herb or non-toxic substance that has no adverse side effects. In stubborn cases, it may be suggested to you that a bowel cleansing programme would be appropriate which is a method of very gently cleansing the bowel with the use of herbs, psyllium husks and repopulating the bowel with good bacteria using probiotics, or herbs that encourage the body to host the right kind of bacteria.

b. It is an important aspect of the treatment to re-establish healthy gut flora to the intestine in order to prevent the candida from returning. After killing off the candida, you have in a sense created a vacuum. This vacuum is likely to be refilled by the candida unless the healthy bacteria are encouraged to re-establish it. Probiotics such as bifido and acidophilus bacteria and the B vitamin Biotin may be used for this and is usually part of the second phase of the treatment.

c. Strengthening the immune system is important for two reasons. Firstly the immune system is always weakened by candida overgrowth. Secondly, a weak immune system cannot defend the body from candida overgrowth so that the problem will tend to return again. A strong immune system will naturally inhibit the growth and spread of candida and help keep the status quo unless antibiotics, hormones, prolonged extreme stress etc upset it again. Psycho-neuro-immunology is a fairly new branch of medical science whose research has shown that prolonged extreme stress can seriously impair the immune system causing a substantial drop in white blood cells that fight disease. Therefore, it is very important that a person with candidiasis is helped to relax and learn how to care for him or herself emotionally.

d. The tiny mycelial roots of candida albicans penetrate the bowel wall and can leave the gut porous. This means that the toxins from the bowel can leaky out. This is called Leaky Gut Syndrome. The symptoms from this can include poor skin, fatigue, food intolerance and liver overload (the liver has much more to do dealing with the extra toxins in the bloodstream). This also means that candida can leak out into the rest of the body causing the candida to spread and affect other parts of the system. The treatment for this is to give herbs that will help the gut to heal. High quality aloe vera may be given as it has excellent healing properties, builds the immune system and helps overcome food intolerances.

e. In some cases, candida gets a hold due to an altered pH balance in the body. This means that the stomach can be lacking in hydrochloric acid and/or digestive enzymes, thus creating an imbalanced pH level downstream. The small intestine then becomes too acid, and the bowel becomes too alkaline, thus providing an ideal medium for C.A to get a hold. This can also happen in the vagina - the "pill" or other hormone imbalances can cause the vaginal area to be too alkaline, thus causing thrush to take a hold. Therefore, in these cases, part of the treatment may involve redressing the acid/alkaline balance with enzymes, calcium and magnesium and green plant foods.

f. Sometimes the non-return valves that prevent waste from backing up into the small intestine become unstable. Your kinesiologist and naturopath may administer treatment to balance these valves. This will also help with e. to maintain a healthy pH level in the gut.
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Allergies to chemicals and foods, Crohns disease
Hodgkin's disease, Systemic lupus erythematosis, Scleroderma, Sarcoidosis, Chronic respiratory disease, Myasthenia gravis, Autism, Alcoholism, Anorexia nervosa/Bulimia, Multiple sclerosis, Drug addiction, IInflammatory bowel disease (IBD), AIDS

SYMPTOMS THAT CAN BE CONTRIBUTED TO BY CANDIDIASIS

Children
Thrush, nappy rash, colic, Irritability , recurring ear infections, poor learning, nasal congestion, digestive problems, wheezing, craving for sweets, short attention span, hyperactivity, chronic cough, persistent headaches, constipation,gas & bloating, mood swings,

General gastrointestinal system

Chronic heartburn, excessive gas, colitis,rectal itching, constipation, gastritis, mucus in stools, indigestion, diarrhoea, distension and bloating of lower abdomen, haemmorhoids

Ears
Recurring infections, excessive wax , deafness, pain, fluid in ears

Eyes
Spots in vision, excessive tears, burning, blurred vision, double vision, failing vision, erratic vision, chronic inflammation, night blindness

Nose and sinuses
Nasal congestion, post-nasal drip, itching

Lungs and chest
Pain, tightness & wheezing, persistent cough, shortness of breath

Mouth and throat
Sore or bleeding gums, sore or dry throat, bad breath, blisters, ulcers, oral thrush, white patches, dry mouth, cough


Skin
Rash, itching, psoriasis, acne, athletes foot, dermatitis/eczema, rashes, dry, scaly, fungal infections of nails or skin

Musculo-skeletal system
Muscle aches and pains, muscle paralysis, joint stiffness
muscle weakness, joint pains, joint swelling

Urinary system
Recurring kidney or bladder infections, cystitis, urethritis, burning on urination, Infection, urgency to urinate

Emotional/mental/nervous system
Irritability, extreme up and down moods, depression, Jittery behaviour, sudden mood swings, panic attacks, nervous exhaustion, inability to concentrate, lethargy, poor memory, nervous exhaustion, agitation, acute anxieties, persistent headaches, fatigue, constant sleepiness

Cardiovascular system
Mitral valve prolapse, tingling, numbness in extremities, cold hands and feet, poor circulation

Sexual
Impotence, lack of libido

Women
Vaginal itching or burning, endometriosis, failure to menstruate , extremely heavy periods, discharge, too frequent periods, scanty periods, PMS, menstrual cramping

Men
Prostatitis

Allergic symptoms
Hay fever, hives, urticaria, chronic sinus, asthma, food and chemical sensitivities

Miscellaneous
Increased body hair, loss of body hair, hair breaking, weight gain , weight loss, overeating, loss of appetite, insomnia, bad dreams. poor co-ordination, migraine

THE ANTI-CANDIDA DIET

Avoiding lots of types of food can be very stressful and often quite unnecessary, providing you treat your problem with the appropriate herbs and nutrients to build up the system to deal with candida.

The most important things to avoid on this diet are all forms of SUGAR, WHITE, BROWN, MOLASSES, SYRUPS, GLUCOSE, MALTOSE, DEXTROSE, FRUCTOSE, HONEY AND ANY FOODS WITH THESE INGREDIENTS. At the very least, keep your intake of these very low. Yeast is only a problem if you have yeast intolerance, so unless you know you have one, bread is okay.

If candidiasis is going to be successfully treated so that the problem does not keep returning, it is absolutely necessary to keep off all medications that are anti-biotic or hormonal based e.g. Tetracycline type drugs, penicillin, cortisone and cortico-steroid drugs and all hormonal drugs such as the contraceptive pill. Also chemotherapy and immuno-suppressant drugs and any drug that causes extreme stress to the system. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE COMING OFF ANY MEDICATIONS.

It is advisable to keep dairy (cows) products to a minimum during this time, and if at all possible, it is useful if you can get organically grown meat and free range eggs - in other words, products that have not been fed on antibiotics and hormones.

Foods and drinks allowed (the ones in bold print help your treatment)

All fish and shellfish, preferably not smoked
All meat, preferably additive free and white meats are preferred
Eggs - free range if possible
All kinds of vegetables
Lots of GARLIC
Vegetable Juices, especially fresh ones
Virgin olive oil and edible linseed oil
Brown rice and any brown rice product, rice milk
Millet, quinoa
Maize flour or corn e.g. corns on the cob
Barley oats, rye
Wholemeal flour products and wholemeal bread unless intolerant of yeast.
Pumpkin, sunflower and sesame seeds, tahini etc. and fresh nuts
Buckwheat and buckwheat pasta
Soya milk (sugar free) soya flour, soya protein, soya meat
Lapacho (Taheebo, Pao D'Arco) herbal tea
Filtered or mineral water
Dandelion coffee
Herbal teas and china teas
b>Natural live yoghurts, particularly made from sheep or goat's milk
All fresh fruits, but avoid citrus fruits - maximum up to 3 pieces a
Day, eaten one at a time

General advice

Eat plenty of fresh vegetables, and thoroughly wash/scrub all fruit and vegetables to remove hidden mould. You can soak fruit and vegetables in cheap malt vinegar and water (4-5 tablespoons to a sink full of water) for 15-20 minutes. Rinse for 5 minutes or, to remove pesticideand spray residue as well, use a few drops of Sunshine Concentrate.

epstein barr virus-mumps, measles is there a link ?????

Study links Epstein-Barr, measles, mumps viruses to MS

Study links Epstein-Barr, measles, mumps viruses to MS

By Sara Kuzmarov

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who are infected with the Epstein-Barr virus in their teens may be at an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), a new report suggests.

Overall, however, the risk of developing MS is extremely low and other factors such as genes may contribute to the development of the disease, Dr. Diane Griffen of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, told Reuters Health. Griffen, who did not participate in the study, stressed that very few people who get mononucleosis, which can be caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, will go on to develop MS.
In the study, women who had mononucleosis were more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with MS compared with women who did not have the infectious disease, according to a report in the May issue of Epidemiology.
Among all women in the US, 3 to 4 per 1,000 will develop MS, the study's lead author Dr. Miguel A. Hernan noted in an interview with Reuters Health. This study, he said, suggests that among women with a history of mononucleosis, 6 to 8 per 1,000 will develop MS.
The findings are based on data from 301 women with MS and about 1,700 women without the disease. In addition to Epstein-Barr, infection with measles or mumps after age 15 was associated with an increased risk of MS.
While the results support other studies showing an association between infection with certain viruses and MS, it is not clear exactly how these infectious agents increase the risk.
Hernan suggested that a component of the Epstein-Barr virus might trigger an immune reaction that occurs in MS, an autoimmune disease in which the body attacks its own nerve cells.
"The theory is that there is some molecule in the virus that unintentionally mimics a protein in the body and triggers an immune response," said Hernan, a researcher at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts.
MS is a chronic, degenerative disorder in which the protective coating on nerve fibers, called myelin, becomes damaged. Its exact remains unknown. Symptoms include fatigue, muscle weakness, balance problems, and numbness and other sensory losses.
Studies have shown that women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with MS. Patients are usually diagnosed between the ages of 20 to 40 years.
SOURCE: Epidemiology 2001;12:301-306

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previous post re Atlas

the previous post may be the most important post you will ever read

Atlas misalignment- this is spot on excellent info

Here you will learn how migraine, whiplash, neck pain, back pain and dozens of other complaints can be cured by adjusting the position of the Atlas.

Atlas vertebra:

• Do you want to be rid of your complaints for good? If so, stop fighting only the symptoms!


• One single treatment and a follow-up check will activate the self-healing power of
  your body.


• 9 facts you should know before undergoing other
  kinds of treatment.

Read on to find out why misalignment of the first cervical vertebra may be responsible for a whole series of apparently unrelated problems, the treatment of which focuses merely on suppressing the pain without removing the cause. A new discovery could now bring relief in many cases.

The Atlas is the hidden cause of numerous complaints

The first cervical vertebra, known as the Atlas or C1, plays the most delicate and at the same time primary role for the entire spine.

A malfunction in this area can produce a "domino effect" on the entire musculoskeletal system, as well as the circulation and nervous systems, creating imbalances and dysfunctions in various parts of the body.

With time these dysfunctions may turn into serious health problems of apparently unknown origin. The body is not able to function as it should, seriously affecting quality of life, yet no organic cause can be identified or diagnosed.

Are your complaints really just psychosomatic?

How many patients are told by their doctors that their problems are unknown and that they "obviously" have a psychosomatic origin? It is quite likely that your doctor doesn't know – and therefore doesn't tell you – that a misaligned Atlas might be the cause of your problems.

Chronic complaints after whiplash trauma and recurring migraine attacks or headaches find a simple, logical explanation in the Atlas misalignment. Correction of this problem offers a real, lasting solution without being forced to take medicine continuously with the ensuing side effects.

In addition, correction of the Atlas vertebra is the ideal method to improve posture, thus preventing postural defects such as functional short leg, pelvic obliquity, hyperlordosis/hollow back, kyphosis, idiopathic / functional scoliosis and hypolordosis.

9 Facts you should know about misalignment of the Atlas vertebra

• For many people the trauma of birth leads to a misalignment of the Atlas (first cervical vertebra) and sometimes also of the Axis (second vertebra).
• Traumas such as whiplash or falls may also cause or further accentuate misalignment of the Atlas vertebra.
• It has been found that misalignment of the Atlas is responsible for a number of disorders and conditions at both the physical and mental level.
• Conventional medicine does not consider misalignment of the Atlas vertebra a possible cause of disorders in the patient. As a result this problem generally goes undiagnosed.
• Failure to diagnose the problem is due to the fact that misalignment of the Atlas does not show up in regular X-rays or magnetic-resonance imaging.
• A multi-slice helical CT scan allows misalignment to be detected clearly and measured, but only if the radiologist sets up the CT machine for this purpose.
• Leaving aside severe dislocations of the vertebrae requiring surgery, conventional medicine offers no treatment to correct the misalignment of the first cervical vertebra.
• A single ATLANTOtec® session is all that is needed to permanently return the Atlas to the correct position.
• Many consider that acting on the neck area is dangerous. You should know that any potential danger is limited to chiropractic manipulations. The ATLANTOtec® method uses a completely new, riskfree principle, which has nothing to do with chiropractic, osteopathy or any other familiar methods.

The most common complaints which have benefited from realignment of the Atlas vertebra

The negative effects of misalignment of the Atlas may manifest themselves throughout the entire body.

Data collected and records of patients treated with ATLANTOtec® have enabled us to draw up a list of the most common complaints and symptoms which may be alleviated by repositioning the Atlas. It is important to understand that not all disorders listed disappear in anyone who undergoes Atlas treatment, as they may have other causes or contributing factors.

It would be wrong to interpret correction of the Atlas as a miracle cure that can solve all problems. On the contrary, it is essential to understand that the purpose of ATLANTOtec® absolutely does not consist in diagnosing or "curing" a variety of disorders, but simply in seeing whether it is necessary to treat the Atlas. What is miraculous is the body's ability to self-heal, once put in a position to do so!

Correcting the position of the Atlas, if misaligned, is necessary, irrespective of any problems temporarily experienced, as such treatment is an "investment" in good future health. Realignment is advisable starting with children and allows the body to function at its full potential.

1. migraine
2. headache
3. chronic pain following whiplash
4. vertigo – dizziness – unsteadiness
5. Ménière´s disease
6. trigeminal neuralgia
7. temporomandibular joint syndrome
8. chronic sinusitis
9. asthma (may have other causes)
10. limited or painful head rotation or bending
11. cervical pain
12. stiff neck – torticollis
13. shoulder pain / one shoulder higher
14. formication / numbness of the arms
15. recurrent tendinitis
16. tennis elbow / carpal tunnel syndrome
17. permanent muscle tension
18. chronic muscle pain
19. back pain
20. idiopathic scoliosis
21. lumbago
22. herniated disc – disc disease – protrusion of discs
23. compressed spinal nerves
24. asymmetry of the pelvis
25. arthritis – osteoarthritis(if arising from poor posture)
26. blocking of the sacroiliac joint
27. inflammation of the ischiadic nerve – sciatica
28. hip pain
29. functional leg length difference
30. pain in the legs, knees or feet
31. tendency to have cold hands / feet
32. chronic eye inflammation / vision disorders
33. tinnitus (buzzing or ringing in the ears)
34. chronic middle ear inflammation
35. abnormal heart rhythm / altered blood pressure
36. digestive problems / gastric hyperacidity
37. gastric reflux
38. chronic diarrhea or constipation
39. depression (if associated with chronic pain)
40. insomnia / falling asleep
41. chronic fatigue
42. fatigue syndrome (CFS) (also by acidosis)
43. allergies / hay fever (improvements for unknown reason)
44. learning difficulties / dyslexia
45. epilepsy

Migraine from a medical point of view

Generally, patients suffering from headaches or migraines typically go to the doctor thinking that they will be CURED. They soon discover that their doctor's concept of cure is different from their own.

During their university studies, doctors learn that treating migraine, for example, involves relieving symptoms or pain, and not seeking the cause of the symptom itself in order to cure it, thus preventing the same problem from recurring in the future.

Doctors examine patients and collect data with the sole purpose of prescribing the "best" medicines manufactured by pharmaceutical companies and promoted in their surgeries in order to achieve sales.

The modern doctor has turned into a veritable "drug pusher"! The reason is a lack of interest on the part of the pharmaceutical industry in finding a permanent solution for migraine, as a lifetime patient is a lot more profitable than a healed one. Moreover, doctors must adhere to guidelines while treating their patients and therefore are committed to prescribing pills rather than alternative treatments.

If you don't believe it, ask yourself the following question: when was the last time the pharmaceutical industry announced that it had found the definitive cure for any given disease?
Those who become aware of this fact stop running to their doctor to try to solve their chronic illnesses such as migraine or headache, but instead keep on searching for alternative solutions.

Before patients come to this conclusion, unfortunately they need to fall flat on their face. Only after suffering a pill-induced gastric ulcer and endless migraine and headache attacks do they start searching for alternative solutions.

In an emergency a pill can be useful. However, it does not represent a permanent solution for constantly recurring migraines or headaches!

Atlas misalignment as a possible reason for migraine

Misalignment of the Atlas does not only compress the nerves but also the adjacent arteries and veins. This results in a circulation disturbance of the brain, which in combination with other factors may lead to migraine and headaches as well as various other health problems.

The theory that migraine is a neurological disease melts away like the snow in the sun after a correction of the Atlas! (See also this study)

Each Atlas adjustment is not like any other Atlas adjustment

There are several methods of correction of the Atlas: AtlasPROfilax, Atlaslogy, chiropractic, Atlas-Orthogonal and Upper Cervical. The theories and results are highly dissimilar. Read more in the following article (German): Each Atlas adjustment is not like any other Atlas adjustment.

ANTIBIOTICS vs CANDIDA caused by ANTIBIOTICS

The UK and no doubt other westernized countries are now having the problem that Antibiotics are losing there effectiveness against some bacterias and if this kepps happening it can have catastrophic consequences..........WELL HELLO!.... the medical profession has spent decades denying the existence of Candida/Candiasis that it has become rampant within the human race,   I believe that now it is passed from one generation, to the next. It is also in our food chain as they are routinely given Antibiotics, especially cattle as it is given in their feed, hence why they give off high levels of methane Antibiotics not only kill the bad bacteria, but the natural good bacteria of the stomach. it causes leaky gut syndrome, vitamin deficiency, diabetes, obesity, toxicity of the liver, and many many other problems allergies etc. etc, etc. The list is endless.    They have been making us SICK and for years, If they don't wake up to this soon, many lives will be lost. That's why I believe MRSA has a bad  affect, as Candida invades the blood, our immune system is already compromised and our body is already weakened by it, it can't fight extra problems or bacterias that may occur