ITP – Low Blood Platelets and your Food
If you have Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, did you know that the food you eat could be contributing to your Low Blood Platelets ?
When it comes to what you feed your body not all foods are the same…not even close. Even though you thought eating was good for your health, gave you energy and helped you to survive, it totally depends on what you eat. Some foods are so toxic to your system that it might be better for you to give that meal a miss.
The wrong type of food actually acts as poison to our bodies and produce free radicals in our system. In order to combat the free radicals the body’s immune system springs into action and creates inflammation, just like when you get a splinter in your finger and it flares up or when you get a flu virus) Your immune system trys to defend your body against the enemy causing the inflammation. When this happens all the time the inflammation becomes chronic and the immune system starts to break down manifesting this problem in many ways. As a result of this constant battle the body produces a chronic autoimmune response such as ITP disorder with the accompanying Low Blood platelets, arthritis, cancer and virtually every modern
disease known to mankind.
Guess what foods can create such a problem?
Foods with Chemicals in them, such as food additives, colorings, preservativ es, and pesticides. Modern convenience foods fall in that category. Just read the label of any box in the supermarket. Also fast foods are culprits. They have many chemical additives for longer shelf life and economy, not to mention all sorts of fillers. Highly Processed food, such as all the modern convenience foods. Not only do they have an abundance of chemicals but the have been prepared at extremely high temperatures and have also had many natural components removed from the original food. Then a few synthetic vitamins are added as a token gesture. this type of food is extremely unnatural to the body. Over cooking your food. High heat destroys all of the live natural enzymes necessary to sustain a healthy life. It is recommended that at least 60% of your diet be raw foods. Foods which contain sugars, both natural and unnatural such as high fructose corn syrup. Sugar is known to compromise the immune system, and over the long term will poison the body. Foods that your body is sensitive to, not necessarily allergic but intolerant. Even if you already eat a healthy and natural diet you must be really aware that some foods commonly believed to be healthy could actually be causing you harm, such as dairy products and whole grains. These foods, your body could actually have a intolerance to and will therefore act as anantagonist to your system causing an auto immune response. (somewhat like a allergic reaction). This will cause inflammation and if you continue to eat antagonistic foods your inflammatory condition will become chronic and cause your immune system to break down. It is common knowledge that food sensitivities create diseases. There is a larger percentageof people than you could ever imagine that have food intolerances and don’t even know it. A prime example is gluten intolerance,( an intolerance to the gluten in grains). What we do know is that out of every 133 people in the world 1 person will have gluten sensitivity. What about all of those people who are sensitive but are not diagnosed that go through life feeling less than100% until finally their immune system can’t take it any more, and rebels causing low blood platelets, cancer, arthritis, lupus etc. This intolerance problem could be festering for years until it is almost finally too late.
If you have ITP and low blood platelets, perhaps it’s time to re-think just what you are putting in your mouth as food.
It’s time to seriously take stock of what you put in your mouth! What’s in your pantry and fridge?
By: Maggi Pier
About the Author:
When it comes to what you feed your body not all foods are the same…not even close. Even though you thought eating was good for your health, gave you energy and helped you to survive, it totally depends on what you eat. Some foods are so toxic to your system that it might be better for you to give that meal a miss.
The wrong type of food actually acts as poison to our bodies and produce free radicals in our system. In order to combat the free radicals the body’s immune system springs into action and creates inflammation, just like when you get a splinter in your finger and it flares up or when you get a flu virus) Your immune system trys to defend your body against the enemy causing the inflammation. When this happens all the time the inflammation becomes chronic and the immune system starts to break down manifesting this problem in many ways. As a result of this constant battle the body produces a chronic autoimmune response such as ITP disorder with the accompanying Low Blood platelets, arthritis, cancer and virtually every modern
disease known to mankind.
Guess what foods can create such a problem?
Foods with Chemicals in them, such as food additives, colorings, preservativ es, and pesticides. Modern convenience foods fall in that category. Just read the label of any box in the supermarket. Also fast foods are culprits. They have many chemical additives for longer shelf life and economy, not to mention all sorts of fillers. Highly Processed food, such as all the modern convenience foods. Not only do they have an abundance of chemicals but the have been prepared at extremely high temperatures and have also had many natural components removed from the original food. Then a few synthetic vitamins are added as a token gesture. this type of food is extremely unnatural to the body. Over cooking your food. High heat destroys all of the live natural enzymes necessary to sustain a healthy life. It is recommended that at least 60% of your diet be raw foods. Foods which contain sugars, both natural and unnatural such as high fructose corn syrup. Sugar is known to compromise the immune system, and over the long term will poison the body. Foods that your body is sensitive to, not necessarily allergic but intolerant. Even if you already eat a healthy and natural diet you must be really aware that some foods commonly believed to be healthy could actually be causing you harm, such as dairy products and whole grains. These foods, your body could actually have a intolerance to and will therefore act as anantagonist to your system causing an auto immune response. (somewhat like a allergic reaction). This will cause inflammation and if you continue to eat antagonistic foods your inflammatory condition will become chronic and cause your immune system to break down. It is common knowledge that food sensitivities create diseases. There is a larger percentageof people than you could ever imagine that have food intolerances and don’t even know it. A prime example is gluten intolerance,( an intolerance to the gluten in grains). What we do know is that out of every 133 people in the world 1 person will have gluten sensitivity. What about all of those people who are sensitive but are not diagnosed that go through life feeling less than100% until finally their immune system can’t take it any more, and rebels causing low blood platelets, cancer, arthritis, lupus etc. This intolerance problem could be festering for years until it is almost finally too late.
If you have ITP and low blood platelets, perhaps it’s time to re-think just what you are putting in your mouth as food.
It’s time to seriously take stock of what you put in your mouth! What’s in your pantry and fridge?
By: Maggi Pier
About the Author:
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From the island of Guam, to the bush of Australia, to an island in the Caribbean, then the middle of Georgia, Maggi has taken her lifetime interest in health and wellness seriously. But it wasn’t until her teenage daughter Vivianna’s diagnosis and of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, that what once was initially a strong interest in natural health and wellness, soon became a burning passion for knowledge of natural healing. Through all her research and efforts, she healed her daughter and is now an accomplished wellness coach, studying for her degree in Naturopathy. It is her life’s mission to help others live a naturally abundant and healthy life.
Gluten Intolerance
An increasing number of people are discovering that they are adversely affected by various kinds foods. Recently, there has been a growing public awareness of food intolerances, and allergies in general which cause chronic pain from stomach upsets, muscle cramps or joint pains, nausea and vomiting, constipation, irritable bowel, etc. Among the many food intolerances and allergies, Gluten Intolerance has become one the most common problems faced by people. It is also known as Celiac disease. Gluten intolerance is a genetic disorder that makes you intolerant to gluten. Gluten is the elastic, rubbery protein that is found in wheat, rye, barley and to a lesser degree in oats. It helps in binding the dough in foods including bread and other baked goods. However, many people suffering form gluten intolerance remain largely undiagnosed and suffer unnecessarily as they do not have enough information on the symptoms and disorders that can be caused by food intolerances. Today there are a number of online sites that provide all the information and knowledge regarding gluten intolerance, which helps you to have a better idea whether you or someone you know might be affected.
These websites also provide you information on different types of food intolerances. They also give you information on the various symptoms of gluten intolerance and a number of treatments to get rid of this kind of a food intolerance and allergy. These sites focus mostly on intolerances and allergies applicable to other foods as well. They also provide you with high quality laboratory testing that help with accurate, timely and dependable test results for determining the various kinds of foods and chemicals that cause gluten intolerance win individuals. They provide test results over a number of foods, food additives, food colorings, environmental chemicals and molds. They also offer you with appropriate advice in choosing a test panel that is best suited for you and also assist you with all kinds of related questions before or after taking the test. Diagnosis of gluten intolerance usually involves blood tests and may include a biopsy of the small intestine.
The best treatment to overcome gluten intolerance successfully is by completely removing all forms of gluten from the diet. This includes avoiding breads, cereals, cookies and all other types of foods or other products with wheat, barley or rye as an ingredient. It is also important to avoid some beers, lipsticks, postage stamps, medications and vitamins. In order to overpower your gluten intolerance problem successfully, these websites offer gluten-free diets, products and ideas to help make it easier and tastier for individuals to thrive on a gluten-free diet. They also provide you with tips on following a gluten free diet, exercises, and also how to diagnose a gluten intolerance problem. They also offer a wide range of products that are supported by nutritional consulting and quality client service support. They also offer a number of gluten-free recipes. Some of these websites also have a 24X7 Customer Care Team who can give you all the information on gluten intolerance related problems and How to avoid its effects.
Gluten Intolerance – For over 20 years, the ALCAT Test has provided both patients as well as healthcare professionals with a tool to successfully overcome a wide variety of conditions which result from chemical intolerance and food sensitivity.
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Food Intolerance and Food Allergies
Food intolerance occurs when the body is unable to dealt with a certain type of food. This is usually because the body does not produce enough of particular chemical that’s needed for digestion of food, Some people are born with intolerances to certain foods, and others may develop intolerances much later in life. Symptoms of food intolerance vary greatly, and can be mistaken for the symptoms of an allergy
Most common food intolerance types : Diary intolerance – Cow’s milk contains lactose and many people have a shortage of enzyme lactase – as a result the body can not break down milk sugar and this causes symptoms similar to irritable bowel syndrome. Alcohol intolerance – deficiency of an enzyme called aldehyde dehydrogenase can cause alcohol intolerance which will make people feel unwell. Gluten intolerance may result in damage to villi in the small intestine, which makes it difficult for the body to absorb water and nutrients from foods. There are other types of food intolerance, e.g. some people have intolerance to various chemical preservatives and food additives. Food intolerance in the body may lead to build up of toxic byproducts and histamine, which then mimic the symptoms of an allergy.
In food intolerance it can be difficult to determine the offending food causing an intolerance because if the immune system is involved, the response is likely to be IgG mediated and takes place over a prolonged period of time
Food allergy can be a complex disorder, further complicated by food intolerance, which can mimic the symptoms of an allergy. A food allergy is an adverse response to a food protein. Some of the first signs of a person suffering from a food allergy can be a runny nose, hives, itchy skin, tingling lips or tongue. Other signs can include tightness in the throat, hoarse voice, coughing, wheezing, stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea or vomiting. True allergies are associated with fast-acting immunoglobulin IgE responses The most common food allergies in adults are Milk allergy shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds, fish, and eggs, and the most common food allergies present in children are milk, eggs, and peanuts. Unfortunately, At present there is no cure for food allergy(ies). Treatment often involves adjusted diet, where the allergic person avoids specific foods.
By: Predrag Iljic
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Most common food intolerance types : Diary intolerance – Cow’s milk contains lactose and many people have a shortage of enzyme lactase – as a result the body can not break down milk sugar and this causes symptoms similar to irritable bowel syndrome. Alcohol intolerance – deficiency of an enzyme called aldehyde dehydrogenase can cause alcohol intolerance which will make people feel unwell. Gluten intolerance may result in damage to villi in the small intestine, which makes it difficult for the body to absorb water and nutrients from foods. There are other types of food intolerance, e.g. some people have intolerance to various chemical preservatives and food additives. Food intolerance in the body may lead to build up of toxic byproducts and histamine, which then mimic the symptoms of an allergy.
In food intolerance it can be difficult to determine the offending food causing an intolerance because if the immune system is involved, the response is likely to be IgG mediated and takes place over a prolonged period of time
Food allergy can be a complex disorder, further complicated by food intolerance, which can mimic the symptoms of an allergy. A food allergy is an adverse response to a food protein. Some of the first signs of a person suffering from a food allergy can be a runny nose, hives, itchy skin, tingling lips or tongue. Other signs can include tightness in the throat, hoarse voice, coughing, wheezing, stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea or vomiting. True allergies are associated with fast-acting immunoglobulin IgE responses The most common food allergies in adults are Milk allergy shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds, fish, and eggs, and the most common food allergies present in children are milk, eggs, and peanuts. Unfortunately, At present there is no cure for food allergy(ies). Treatment often involves adjusted diet, where the allergic person avoids specific foods.
By: Predrag Iljic
About the Author:
Predrag Iljic has been suffering from different allergies for as long as he can remember. If you think allergies could be contributing to any health problems that you may experience please visit Predrag`s web site – Advice for food allergy and intolerance causes, symptoms, treatment