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Cystic
Fibrosis (CF)
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:
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Underweight
• Gastrointestinal
• Gut abnormalities
• Pancreatic insufficiency
• Fat mal-absorption
• Abdominal pains
• Gut obstruction
• Rectal prolapse
• Gastro-oesophageal |
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Reflux (heartburn)
• Lung disease
• Respiratory infections
• Peptic ulcers
• Pancreatitis
• Crohn’s Disease
• Liver disease
• Excessive mucus
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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.
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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
3 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.
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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.
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What things can I do to help with Cystic Fibrosis?
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Follow
as below for an adult. (Lower as appropriate for children): |
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Take Serrapeptase 1 x 2 per day. This will keep
inflammation and excess mucus away.
Digestive Enzymes Complex - 3 before each meal 1 before a
snack.
Curcumin - (an anti-inflammatory, also supports the liver
and lungs by stimulating Glutathione) 400mg x 4 per day.
ProDophilusFOS Friendly Bacteria - Ensures a healthy digestive
tract
Hemp Seed Oil and other healthy fats as appropriate.
90 Vitamins and Minerals - 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
weak immune system, take Beta 1.3D Glucan to boost immune systems.
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If an existing dysfunctional digestive tract is implicated, for
your Digestive Tract Recovery take (in order of priority):
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Essential Herbal Cleanse to cleanse and restore digestive
system and whole body system (optional).
L-Glutamine
- take 5 grams daily, to heal the damaged digestive tract, for 1-2
months.
Oxygen
and Aloe Vera Supplement - Take ½oz twice per day to help heal the
digestive tract and support the Probiotic. |
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Antioxidant |
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Consider another good
Antioxidant Formula. |
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Water |
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Drink 6
or more Glasses of pure water per day.
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Foods to include in
your diet |
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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™ |
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Protein |
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Eat a small amount of
flesh protein: Fish and naturally reared meats. |
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Foods to exclude from
your diet |
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Stop
ALL starchy carbohydrates: breads, pastry, biscuits, breakfast
cereals, potatoes, parsnips and pasta; all micro-waved and processed
Foods.
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Exercise |
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Walk or
exercise as much as is possible every day. |
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Oxygen |
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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.
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Avoid
'Junk Food' |
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Avoid
all junk sources of fats such as ice cream, cream etc. and other mucus
promoting foods such as dairy etc.
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Get Serious |
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Get
serious about sticking to the program. |
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