What is Cystic Fibrosis?

It is the most common hereditary genetic disease and is a disorder of the cells that line the lungs, small intestines, sweat glands and pancreas. Mucus that houses infection contributes to the destruction of lung tissue and impedes gas exchange in the lungs. It also prevents the absorption of nutrients in the small intestines by blocking ducts from the pancreas that release digestive enzymes. It is the most common life-threatening genetic disease among Caucasian groups, although it affects all races and ethnic groups. Chronic under-nutrition, with weight loss and growth failure, are the precursors of premature death.

It is imperative to prevent with perfect nutrition the symptoms of this chronic under-nutrition such as:

How Is Cystic Fibrosis Treated?
Since CF is a genetic disease, it cannot be cured at present. A careful nutritional plan is essential. The current nutritional treatment of CF depends on the stage of

the disease. Optimal nutritional management, however, is essential to optimise growth, quality of life and survival.

How can Serrapeptase help?

Serrapeptase is the most effective enzyme for clearing inflammation and mucus. By keeping mucus down in the intestines and lungs bacteria cannot multiply so easily keeping infections down (the cause of the damage).

How many do I take?

Start with 2 Tablets of Serrapeptase x 3 times per day on an empty stomach. Gradually reduce to 1 x 1.

Can I take too many tablets or can it interfere with any drugs I am taking?

No. It has been used for over 25 years with no side effects reported.

What things can I do to help?

NUTRITIONAL PROBLEMS, CARE AND TREATMENT ARE NOT TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY

Nutritional planning is one of the critical parts of CF care and in the past four decades major strides have been made in the nutritional management of people with CF. Information has been taken from the NICUS Nutrition Information Centre, University of Stellenbosch.

Research

Turmeric May Improve Cystic Fibrosis. Posted on: 22/04/2004

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Curcumin, a major constituent of the spice turmeric, may help correct cystic fibrosis (CF) defects, according to researchers at Yale University School of Medicine. The study is published in the April 23 issue of Science (304, 5670:600-2, 2004) (www.sciencemag.com).

In most common forms of CF, a responsible protein (CTFR) is trapped inside the cells of the airways and gastrointestinal tract, inhibiting normal secretion of ions and fluid that eventually can lead to a buildup of mucous clogs in the lungs and the pancreas.

However, in the study, researchers found 45 mg/kg body weight/d of curcumin administered to mice with CF helped release the protein from the cells. The treatment was either given once per day, or as a divided dose administered three times per day.

After having received curcumin treatment, mice with the genetic defect that causes CF survived at a rate almost equal to normal mice,” said Gergely Lukacs, M.D., Ph.D., one of the study’s authors. “The CFTR protein also functioned normally in the cells lining the nose and rectum, which are areas of the body affected by CF.”

Plans for a human clinical trial using curcumin are underway, which will be carried out under the auspices of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Inc., according to Michael Caplan, M.D., Ph.D., the study’s senior author and professor at Yale University School of Medicine. “In the next phase of research, we will work to determine precisely how curcumin is achieving these effects and to optimize its potential as a possible drug,” he said.

What things can I do to help with Cystic Fibrosis?

1. Follow as below for an adult. (Lower as appropriate for children):

• Take 80,000IU Serrapeptase 1 x 2 per day. This will keep inflammation and excess mucus away.
• CurcuminX4000 - take 3 with breakfast and three with evening meal.
• Digestive Enzymes Complex – 3 before each meal 1 before a snack.
• Probiotic14 Friendly Bacteria – Ensures a healthy digestive tract
• Hemp Seed Oil and other healthy fats as appropriate.
• Active Life - gives the complete spectrum of vitamins and minerals essential for health (including the important mineral, Selenium).
• Vitamin E 1000IU capsules – 2 per day
• If weak immune system, take Beta 1.3D Glucan to boost immune systems.

If an existing dysfunctional digestive tract is implicated, for your Digestive Tract Recovery take (in order of priority):

• Essential Herbal Cleanse to cleanse and restore digestive system and whole body system (optional).
• Gastro, Herbal/Enzyme Formula – take 5 grams daily, to heal the damaged digestive tract, for 1-2 months.
• OxyPlus+ (Oxygen and Aloe Vera) -Take ½oz twice per day to help heal the digestive tract and support the Probiotic.

2. Antioxidant

Consider another good antioxidant formula, such as Astaxanthin.

3. Water

Drink 6 or more Glasses of pure water, with a pinch of bicarbonate of soda in each glass, per day.

4. Foods to include in your diet

Eat 10-14 portions of vegetables and fruit per day, nuts, seeds and beans. Blend any foods that cannot be chewed completely and especially until the intestines are returned to good health. Click to view the Good Health Plan™

5. Protein

Eat a small amount of flesh protein: Fish and naturally reared meats.

6. Foods to exclude from your diet

Stop ALL starchy carbohydrates: breads, pastry, biscuits, breakfast cereals, potatoes, parsnips and pasta; all micro-waved and processed Foods.

7. Exercise

Walk or exercise as much as is possible every day.

8. Oxygen

Take Oxygen Promoting Enzymes or get Oxygen Therapy and breathing exercises to retrain the proper function of breathing back to diaphragmatic breathing and to less than 10 breaths per minute.

9. Avoid ‘Junk Food’

Avoid all junk sources of fats such as ice cream, cream etc. and other mucus promoting foods such as dairy etc. Read more

10. Get Serious

Get serious about sticking to the program.