Wednesday, 27 November 2013

Misaligned Atlas and Scoliosis - Wow!

Case Study: Atlas Re-Alignment: Possible Simple Approach for Scoliosis and Migraines

by Aude Le Barazer(more info)
listed in case studies, originally published in issue 156 - March 2009
When Anna went to see me she explained she had been suffering from a severe scoliosis from the age of 15 which she attributed partly to emotional abuses. Also she felt like she had no real life being 'crushed' by regular migraines which forced her to stay in a dark room, sometimes for several days. Having tried numerous different therapies, she was feeling really helpless about her present state of health.

Symptoms

Mild mid back pain – mostly around scapular area;
Tension in the cervical and into the top of the shoulder.

In 1990 she started having lots of migraines which were apparently allergy related, since they stopped once she ceased drinking coffee.

Her migraines started again in 2000 – irregularly at first, then getting more frequent and intense into 2003, which she attributes to muscle tension in the upper trapezius that was brought on by being in a state of constant mental and emotional tensions, having to deal with a lot of professional and personal problems.

By 2005, she suffered from severe migraines that could come virtually every two weeks. She often felt nauseous, sometimes vomited, no painkiller would help; all she could do was lie down in a darkened room and sleep.

Into 2006 and she was starting to get night sweats and hot flushes in the daytime. She then underwent chiropractic adjustments that eased some of the tension – every time the top of the cervical spine would need to be released along with the sacrum.

She was medically and hormonally tested for the menopause symptoms, with no relevant results in this respect.

In October 2008 when I first treated her, she was still complaining about acute migraines and muscle tensions. The scoliosis was very apparent.

Anna was corrected and had her atlas put back into place according to the Atlasprofilax method during her first visit, and went back for the second part of the treatment for a scenar session.[1] Since then, she went back for two more scenar sessions, outside the strict Atlasprofilax procedure, to ease and help with the realignment process triggered by the correction.

After undergone Atlasprofilax treatment, Anna reported that:

"Whilst not feeling any great movement in the atlas realignment process, it was noticeable after the initial adjustment that my back was straighter, and tension around the left shoulder much decreased. On from the 2nd session, the tension was all but gone.

"Having gone to India not long after this, I was aware that on my return, tension had crept back in, and felt a headache lurking around the back of my neck and behind my left ear – but I was very tired with a lot of travel and change in time zones.

"The 3rd session had cleared that. I feel myself to be standing a LOT straighter, I am noticeably more flexible in Pilate's classes (the teacher is noticing and wanting to know what I have done!). I have lost weight and am able to fit back into clothes that I couldn't get into before going to India. My back feels lots better since the work with scenar – it really has taken away the imbedded tension that I have always held around my upper back and neck, and that area feels lots freer.

"Emotionally I am feeling much clearer and so much more joyful; it feels like layers of heaviness have been stripped off and I am so much lighter again."

Atlas Misalignment

The brain communicates with the body via the central nervous system which passes through the spinal canal and whose nerves connect the entire body. The Atlas vertebrae (C1) located at the base of the skull at the opening of the spinal canal, is the neuralgic point of the entire system.

The atlas bone not only carries the skull; it is also involved with suspension, balance and control of the spine and the skeleton. The spine can be compared to a chain. When the vertebrae that constitute the spinal column are in correct position, weights are distributed evenly between the two sides of the skeleton.

On the contrary, when the first link, the Atlas vertebra, is twisted, each link down to the last turns, thereby disrupting the rest of the chain. The whole back bone tries to compensate for both this lack of balance and uneven weight distribution between the two sides of the body.

Atlas misalignment thus causes serious adverse effects in the posture such as scoliosis, in particular.

Scoliosis

If the atlas misalignment is much pronounced, the spinal column will compensate for the resulting inclined position of the head and may form a C shape, as in Anna's case. The vertebrae underlying the misaligned atlas assumed an incorrect position as a result. Anna's position was also worsened by various emotional and psychological factors.

The correction of the Atlas triggered a realignment process, and she straightened noticeably immediately after the initial correction. In her case it was decided to undergo further scenar sessions to help the muscles adapt to the new position. As her spine was out of its axis of symmetry and correct position, secondary problems had developed over time, such as back pain, cervicalgia, pain in the hip and knees, all of which are subsiding as a result of atlas realignment.

Headaches and Migraines

The lateral apophysis of the atlas is simultaneously traversed by the cervical artery and veins, responsible for supplying blood to the posterior part of the cranium. When misaligned, the lateral apophysis of the Atlas may exert a pressure in particular on the cervical arteries which alter the regular blood flow, either inflow or outflow depending on the compression points. Such alteration of blood flow produces a temporary alteration in the nerve cells' regular functioning that may last for a few hours, or days in acute cases as Anna's. The situation gets worse whenever other factors are added such as liver sensitivity, allergic reactions to coffee in our case, anxiety, stress (encouraging contraction of the muscles at the base of the skull), etc. and the combination of all factors may trigger a migraine attack.

Of all factors accounting for the migraine, atlas misalignment is often the most important, so when the position is corrected, the other factors are usually no longer sufficient to trigger the migraine attack.

Anna's migraines endured for years, completely subsided after correction of the atlas, and she only felt a mild and very short crisis as a result of her trip to India.

The Atlasprofilax method only needs to be applied once in most cases. It specifically works on freeing the soft tissue and musculature around the vertebrae to allow it to come back within its natural position. It does not imply any work on the vertebra itself. Usually patients report only gentle vibrations during treatment. Realigning the Atlas in its proper location is a very simple and non-invasive course of action to take to restore proper flows distribution, correct unbalanced position and release emotions. Over time, one can gain remarkable results out of such a simple treatment. When the problems have been going on for years, further specific therapies may however be necessary to help with the realignment process triggered by the atlas realignment. For this reason it is advisable to carry out the correction as early as possible, and even from childhood as a preventive measure.

Candida and its effects on mental health

Mental disorders and the Candida connection

September 12, 2012

Mental health is defined as: “A state of emotional and psychological well-being in which an individual is able to use his or her cognitive and emotional capabilities, function in society, and meet the ordinary demands of everyday life.” Conditions like chronic depression, bi-polar disorder and loss of memory are therefore generally classified as mental disorders and are generally treated by psychiatrists through the use of drug therapy. However, what if mental disorders like chronic depression, bi-polar disorder and loss of memory were the product of poor brain health, for example, a severe vitamin B3 deficiency? Clearly, in a case like this, treatment with psychotropic drugs would not address the underlying cause of the “mental disorder.” The same can be said of mental disorders that are the result of poor brain health due to Candida overgrowth symptoms.

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Candida and brain health
When Candida migrates from the intestinal tract into the bloodstream, it secretes metabolic waste products (phospholipase and acetaldehyde) that can adversely affect the body’s metabolic, neurological, endocrine, and immune systems. Research performed on rats has demonstrated the ability of acetaldehyde to penetrate the blood-brain-barrier. Once inside the brain, acetaldehyde can interact with the brain’s chemistry to produce a number of symptoms that are typically diagnosed as mental health disorders. Many of these symptoms include: depression, forgetfulness, poor concentration, anxiety, irritability, bipolar disorder, mood swings and thoughts of suicide, to name a few. If these symptoms exist in a patient suffering with Candida overgrowth, they may be misdiagnosed as a mental health disorder and this poor soul could end in a mental facility on a diet of psychotropic drugs for the rest of their life.
Crazy with Candida
The following is an actual case of a Candida overgrowth sufferer that demonstrates the failure of allopathic medical practitioners to distinguish between a mental health and brain health disorder.
A female patient with suicidal thoughts and depression was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and placed under doctor supervision who prescribed various cocktails of psychotropic drugs for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety, including Risperidone, Lithium, Lexapro and Klonopin, respectively, to name a few. The patient endured this regiment for over ten years along with multiple hospital and institutional stays for treatment and observation of behavioral relapses. Many of these relapses occurred during the fall and winter months.
About three years ago, I was introduced to the patient by a close friend. During that period I witnessed various manifestations of the patient’s “mental illness,” along hospital visits while she was undergoing clinical care. During those visits my heart would sink seeing her trudging along in a zombie-like stupor. I was convinced from my own experience with a relative who was treated for similar symptoms that her only hope for recovery was getting off the meds. I suggested to her on numerous occasions to speak to her psychiatrist about tapering her medications while under clinical observation. Each episode was met with resistance and usually ended with an apology from me.
A change of heart
During a phone conversation I had with the patient about two months ago she indicated that she had stopped taking the antidepressant medication and started taking half the prescribed dosage of Lithium for several days with beneficial results, and no side effects. While I was happy to hear that I cautioned her not to modify the medication regimen without first consulting her doctor. She later spoke with her doctor who took her off the antidepressant and agreed to a three-month trial of Lithium at a lower dosage. I encouraged her to limit her sugar intake as she confessed of having strong cravings for sugary fruit drinks as I suspected that her condition was related to a yeast imbalance. In a recent phone conversation that we had she expressed joy over her new found health and was looking forward to coming off all of her meds. The reversal in her mental health that I was privileged to witness over the last few months was nothing short of miraculous. Her concentration, conversational skills and memory were greatly improved as well as her emotional and mental balance. She emerged from chronic depression to new heights of joy and optimism; she was a completely changed individual.
The sad note in this victory celebration is the fact that there are probably tens of thousands of patients diagnosed with symptoms of mental disorders that may be attributed to Candida overgrowth. Many of these people, unlike my friend, will remain wards of a State institution and may never get a chance to experience normalcy again.
Crazy or Candida?
When Candida albicans invades the bloodstream and targets the brain, it can produce a wide range of symptoms that can be misdiagnosed as mental disorders. Elderly patients and those with immunodeficiency disorders, or who have been on a long-term regimen of antibiotics, may suddenly present with symptoms that resemble some type of mental disorder. In his book The Missing Diagnosis, Dr. C. Orian Truss makes the following observation:
“I would like to make a special plea that we speak of manifestations of abnormal brain function, not as ‘mental symptoms,’ but as ‘brain symptoms.’ Inherent in the term ‘mental symptom’ is the connotation that somehow ‘the mind’ is a separate entity from the brain that ‘mental’ symptoms are occurring (at least initially) in a brain that is functioning normally chemically and physiologically. We speak of kidney, liver, or intestinal symptoms when abnormal function manifests itself in these organs, but we use the term ‘mental symptoms’ rather than ‘brain symptoms’ when a similar problem occurs with brain physiology.”
There is clear connection between mental health disorders and Candida overgrowth symptoms. Until the medical industry is able to connect the dots and, like Dr. Truss, adopt a more holistic view in treating illness, they will continue to throw medicine bottles and electric current at patients with mental disorders.
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Mr. Collins, a cancer survivor, has first-hand experience fighting Candida overgrowth. A former publisher of the New York edition of Doctor of Dentistry magazine, Henry has completed certificate courses in anatomy, medical terminology, physiology and pathophysiology. He is currently writing a book on prostate cancer and is an advocate of early PSA screening. He can be reached at: info@patientmanual.com.

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Monday, 25 November 2013

Chiropractic adjustment can help lower blood pressure and reduce risk of stroke

Chiropractic Adjustments Can Help Lower Blood Pressure

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three American adults has high blood pressure. This serious condition can lead to an increased risk of stroke and heart attack, which are among the three leading causes of death in the US.
In many cases, following a healthy diet, exercising and refraining from smoking can significantly reduce blood pressure. A study reported in the Journal of Human Hypertension found that chiropractic may also help. In fact, the research suggests that a specific type of chiropractic adjustment may be able to reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients just as well as two hypertension-lowering medications combined.
Dr. George Bakris and researchers at the University of Chicago Medical Center conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 50 patients who had stage 1 high blood pressure and evidence of a misaligned Atlas vertebra (the C-1 vertebra of the spine). For over 40 years, the association between hypertension and circulatory abnormalities in the region of the Atlas vertebra has been understood, though the effect of chiropractic adjustment on the condition had not been extensively studied. The researchers wanted to test their hypothesis that a realignment of the Atlas vertebra could lead to a long-term reduction in blood pressure.
Patients were screened for a misaligned Atlas by using a leg length test. When the Atlas is misaligned it results in a disparity in leg length, which can be seen by the heel position when the patient is lying down. If the Atlas is misaligned and the patient turns his or her head to one side or the other, the position of the heels will change. If there is no misalignment, the heels remain at the same level. A misalignment of the Atlas vertebrae does not necessarily cause pain, so it frequently goes undetected. None of the patients in the study reported having felt neck pain.
Patients were referred to a chiropractor from the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA), a group of specialist practitioners who do not do typical chiropractic adjustments, but who specialize in adjusting only the C-1 vertebra.
Before the beginning of the study period, participants had a paracervical skin temperature determination, pre-alignment craniocervical X-rays and postural analysis, in addition to being cleared of all blood pressure medications. Half the patients received an adjustment to the C-1 vertebra and the other half received a “sham” adjustment designed to simulate a C-1 adjustment so that the patient would be unaware of the difference. Participants had one assessment directly after the adjustment and another 8 weeks later.
The results of the experiment showed that the patients who had received the actual adjustment had their blood pressure reduced to the equivalent of taking two anti-hypertensive medications simultaneously. Both systolic and diastolic levels dropped by an average of 14 mm Hg and 8 mm Hg, respectively. These lower levels were maintained throughout the 8-week follow-up period. This change was not observed in the sham intervention group.
A larger study is being planned, but this evidence shows that in some cases chiropractic care may be helpful in lowering blood pressure without the use of drugs.

Christopher A. Bowers D.C., C.C.E.P.

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Sunday, 24 November 2013

Candida- being overweight, iron metabolism and thyroid function

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The information contained in this groundbreaking article applies to at least 75 percent of people who are struggling to lose weight. It is a major factor contributing to the fatigue associated with being overweight and having symptoms of hypothyroid. It involves new discoveries regarding iron metabolism and explains why even if you eat foods containing plenty of iron you may still have rather dramatic iron deficiency issues, which handicap your metabolism and thyroid function.
Traditional thinking about iron is that either you get enough in your diet or you don’t. People who don’t eat red meat, menstruating women, those who exercise a lot, and those with digestive bleeding or other blood loss issues are at risk for iron deficiency and either functional or blatant anemia. In general, iron deficiency is thought to be associated with undernutrition or malnourishment.
Ironically, in the past few years it has become clear that at least half the people who are overweight have impaired iron metabolism detectable on blood tests. In many of these cases dietary iron intake was adequate, perplexing researchers. It now appears that inflammation associated with excess body weight elevates a hormone in your liver called hepcidin, which has the net effect of reducing iron absorption into your body from your digestive tract. The result is a metabolic nightmare of weight gain, fatigue, and poor thyroid function.

Hepcidin 101

Hepcidin is a hormone produced in your liver, discovered in 2000. Scientists discovered that it regulates iron use throughout your body (iron homeostasis). One of the ways in which hepcidin regulates iron status is by deciding how much iron to let into your body. In essence, it communicates directly to the cells of your digestive tract, either allowing them to let iron in or not. High levels of hepcidin reduce or prevent dietary iron intake, regardless of the iron content of your food.
It is now clear that hepcidin levels elevate in response to inflammation. This could be from inflammation of any type: infection, toxin exposure, excess alcohol, medications, injury, excess exercise, lack of sleep, too much stress, etc. In this regard, being overweight is an ongoing inflammatory problem wherein your extra pounds of white adipose tissue crank out inflammatory signals 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as if someone will not stop yelling at you. The more excess weight you have, the higher the inflammation (in addition to all other potential sources of inflammation).
Iron is utterly indispensable to your metabolism and survival. For example, mice that are genetically bred to have high levels of hepcidin die within a few days from iron deficiency. Iron is need for growth, repair, assembly of proteins into your body structures, nerve function, and much more.
On the other hand, iron is highly reactive. Your body literally keeps it in cages like ferritin, similar to a lion at the zoo. When needed, the lion is let out at the proper place and time so that it can do something useful. If the cage is opened at the wrong time or place, iron can jump out and set off damaging free radical chain reactions. It appears that hepcidin intentionally reduces iron intake during times of inflammatory stress to prevent the inflammation from damaging iron transport and storage systems (causing inappropriate iron release). In other words, if your body is in a state of inflammatory wear and tear it may be difficult to use iron in a healthy way.
This offers excellent survival features for short-term inflammatory distress. However, a chronically inflamed person, as from obesity, can develop a real catch-22 wherein hepcidin is elevated for too long, creating a scenario of ongoing iron deficiency, either functional (meaning not enough iron for metabolism to function well) or blatant (meaning anemia).
Rampant overuse of antibiotics and high-sugar diets have created an epidemic of candida albicans overgrowth in overweight people. This is especially common in overweight people with thyroid problems, as I have observed first hand since 1985. Interestingly, hepcidin is a powerful antifungal. This means that your body may raise hepcidin levels as part of its natural defense against candida overgrowth. Again, this has survival advantages, especially in olden times. However, in a population of overweight people with antibiotic-induced candida overgrowth, it is a double whammy against functional metabolism.

The Impact of Low Iron on Metabolism

A new study details the dire metabolic consequences of low iron status. It shows that low iron turns on genes in your liver and muscles that promote fat storage and cause abnormal blood sugar elevation – precisely what goes wrong with metabolism that leads to the metabolic syndrome.
The consequence to thyroid metabolism is twofold. First, the inactive thyroid hormone, T4, is converted to the biologically active hormone, T3, mostly on cell membranes of liver cells. Hepcidin is made in your liver and is produced excessively in response to high inflammation. Such inflammation will also damage liver cell membranes, thus reducing the conversion of T4 to T3. This is one main reason why inflammation of any type disturbs thyroid function.
Second, when biologically active thyroid, T3, binds to cell membranes and communicates to the nucleus of your cells how fast their metabolic pace should be set, it is like a hormone manager giving an order to a cell factory. The worker bees in the cell factory then need iron for the genes that will implement the thyroid order. In fact, the next 80 metabolic genes responding to a thyroid order all need iron. If iron is lacking, metabolism simply cannot run at an optimal pace, resulting in all the symptoms of hypothyroid—even in the presence of normal T4 and normal T3.
Even if iron is normal on a blood test, a person can still have all the problems above, though levels tend to be toward the lower end of the normal range. Hemoglobin (Hgb) and hematocrit (Hct) are also on the low side of the normal with this problem. One or another being out of range or on the low side signifies a major problem. Serum ferritin is typically low or low normal, unless inflammation is very high, which can actually drive up ferritin scores. Lab tests can help; however, fatigue along with trouble losing weight despite eating better and exercising are general indicators of a potential problem.

Solving Iron Deficiency Relating to Stubborn Weight

Adequate iron intake (red meat) compared to obvious iron loss (menstrual cycles, etc.) is still important to understand. However, this new data says that a condition of less inflammation must exist in order for iron to work properly in your body.
The most basic approach is to follow The Leptin Diet®, which is anti-inflammatory. As you begin to lose weight, you reduce inflammation, hepcidin levels should come down, and the iron in your diet will work better. If you have little iron in your diet, you should take a high-quality iron supplement. I like iron glycinate, a true protein chelate of iron. I would stay away from all cheap iron salts such as ferrous sulfate (these cause free radical damage).
There are many basic supplements that are fundamental to metabolism along with a good diet, as I have outlined in The Leptin Diet Weight Loss Challenge #1 – Overview and Basic Needs. All of these are significantly contribute to anti-inflammatory basic nutrition. Based on the new information in this article, it is accurate to say that ensuring you have adequate iron intake should be added to this basic list of nutrient needs for weight loss, especially in conjunction with basic anti-inflammatory nutrition.
A more comprehensive approach to this specific issue is to take an iron supplement as a trial to see if it helps your energy. Additionally, fat-soluble antioxidants that are targeted to improve liver function would be top choices. My top recommendations would be acetyl-l-carnitine, coenzyme Q10, tocotrienol E, r-alpha lipoic acid, and silymarin. Many other anti-inflammatory nutrients may also be of value. Your bottom line is to get enough support to engage the process of weight loss, maintain steady progress, improve your energy level, and direct your hemoglobin and hematocrit levels to the middle of the normal range on a blood test.
Some individuals may need to employ a more targeted anti-candida program to fully solve this problem. I discuss these topics more fully in my series of comprehensive articles on the Leptin Diet Weight Loss Challenge. It is important to know the direction you are heading. If you are doing well and making progress, you are most likely doing enough – at least as long as you are getting somewhere. If you hit a plateau or fail to get out of the starting block, you certainly need to become an active problem solver for your metabolic issues. Hepcidin issues are far more common than not in any person who struggles with weight.

Summary

Your body handles iron as a top priority, since it is both vital to survival and potentially problematic. Iron is essential for proper metabolism, including normal thyroid activation and cellular function. Obesity-induced inflammation elevates a hormone called hepcidin, which has the unfortunate side effect of disrupting iron metabolism in your body. This mechanism helps you overcome short-term inflammation and was very handy in olden times for survival purposes. In modern times, especially in a population of overweight people who often have candida issues, it can viciously lock malfunctioning metabolism in place. Solving the problem requires adequate iron intake, along with a reduction in inflammation. Reducing life stress helps. Sleeping better helps. Following The Leptin Diet® also helps. Many dietary supplements also help reduce inflammation. Especially important are fat-soluble antioxidants that help reduce inflammation in the liver (the place of hepcidin synthesis). Use enough support to feel a difference in your energy level, while engaging and sustaining the process of healthy weight loss. There is a path to a healthier you!

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				Misalignment of the Atlas:
				can cause a constriction of the passage between the vertebral canal and the opening in the base of the skull, leaving less space available to the spinal medulla and limiting, altering or blocking the flow of electrochemical impulses.

				can cause pressure on the cervical artery and the blood vessels and nerves that exit the skull through the jugular foramen, such as the glossopharyngeal nerve, the vagus nerve, the accessory nerve, the jugular vein and the internal carotid artery.

				can slow the circulation of the cerebro-spinal fluid that flows inside the spinal medulla, enclosed by a membrane. This fluid nourishes, protects and cushions the medulla.

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Wednesday, 27 November 2013

Misaligned Atlas and Scoliosis - Wow!

Case Study: Atlas Re-Alignment: Possible Simple Approach for Scoliosis and Migraines

Symptoms

Atlas Misalignment

Scoliosis

Headaches and Migraines

Candida and its effects on mental health

Mental disorders and the Candida connection

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Tuesday, 26 November 2013

re prev post -Locked in Syndrome, all these following posts came up, praps its relevant ????

Looking for Locked in syndrome on my blog and this came up from 2011

DETAILS OF ATLAS MISALIGNMENT

Monday, 25 November 2013

Chiropractic adjustment can help lower blood pressure and reduce risk of stroke

Chiropractic Adjustments Can Help Lower Blood Pressure

Sunday, 24 November 2013

Candida- being overweight, iron metabolism and thyroid function

Hepcidin 101

The Impact of Low Iron on Metabolism

Solving Iron Deficiency Relating to Stubborn Weight

Summary

		1) Spinal medulla 2) Tooth of axis 3) Vagus nerve 4) Internal jugular vein 5) Internal carotid artery 6) Atlas 7) Vertebral artery

		Picture: cross-section of the neck at the level of the Atlas. The white arrows indicate how the left lateral apophysis of the Atlas exerts pressure on the vessels 3, 4 and 5.

Wednesday, 27 November 2013

Case Study: Atlas Re-Alignment: Possible Simple Approach for Scoliosis and Migraines

Symptoms

Atlas Misalignment

Scoliosis

Headaches and Migraines

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Tuesday, 26 November 2013

DETAILS OF ATLAS MISALIGNMENT

Monday, 25 November 2013

Sunday, 24 November 2013

Hepcidin 101

The Impact of Low Iron on Metabolism

Solving Iron Deficiency Relating to Stubborn Weight

Summary