A Different View Of Allergies

One way of defining and allergen in terms of its

effect on the energy flow through the body. Allergens blocks
or interferes with this energy flow, which negatively
affects the communication between the brain and body
via the nervous system. These allergens block the
energy pathways or meridians, that can result in an
allergic response.

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Types of Allergens

Hormones

Hormones role in the body is that of are messengers, regulators, and

thermostats. They regulate basic metabolism; cell growth, muscles, and organs;
sexual development, function, and reproduction; electrolyte balance; bone
growth and calcification; and aging. They affect learning ability, mood, memory,
and controls body temperature.

Hormones are chemical messengers produced by

special cells in the endocrine glands. There is a feedback
mechanism between the hormones and glands, and
hormones produced in one part of the body can affect
another part of the body. Production is stimulated
by the central nervous system and is affected by
concentration of available nutrients and minerals.
Production is not at a constant rate, but in short bursts,
depending on the amount and duration of stimuli.

Hormone levels depend on the amount of secretion

and the subsequent ability of the body to remove
the excess. If they are not removed, hormones or metabolites
can circulate, causing hypersensitivity reactions and autoimmune responses.
Patients can also be allergic or sensitive to their own hormones that contain
phenolic structures.
Water retention, acne, infertility, immune system disorders, headache, slow
healing, cardiovascular problems, cholesterol problems, fatigue,
memory problems, depression, diabetes, hot flashes, manic depressive illness,
nervousness, PMS, breast tenderness, impotence, menstrual problems, and
nausea
are some of the symptoms that can be caused from hormonal problems.
Allergies to the female hormones are the causative factor in many of these
problems. Andropause is the male counterpart of menopause and can respond
to treatments.
Some women also require treatment with the male hormones as
women can go through both menopause and andropause. Females
must be warned about utilizing birth control after being
treated for allergies of any kind. Fertility can dramatically
increase after allergies are controlled or eliminated.

Food

Food allergies affect people who experience

many different symptoms. Symptoms may include
asthma, bad breath, bulimia, colitis, nausea, indigestion,
ulcers, eczema, headaches and migraines, hives,
hyperactivity, constipation, diarrhea, enuresis, obesity,
recurrent ear infections, recurrent
upper respiratory infections, acne, eye pain,
conjunctivitis, restless legs, fatigue, excessive
perspiration, abnormal body odor, learning disabilities,
insomnia, and depression. Nightshade vegetables,
wheat, and sugar are the big offenders in arthritis,
and irritable bowel syndrome is also linked to
food allergy.

Conventional allergists have a very narrow

definition for what is defined as an allergy, and the only
reactions they recognize as food reactions are IgE
mediated. These reactions manifest as hives, asthma, or
anaphylaxis immediately after eating the food.
However, there are many other reactions
to foods that are IgG mediated, and these reactions
largely outnumber IgE reactions. They can cause many different
symptoms in any body. We have found in treating
hundreds of patients with IgE and IgG mediated food
reactions that they can be effectively treated.

Foods can cause problems both when eaten, and when touching the skin.
Also Inhalant symptoms may be triggered by the odor of cooking food.
Food allergens occur not only in the foods we eat but also in alcoholic
beverages, nutritional supplements, medications, soaps,
cosmetics, cookware, glues, toothpaste, paper, paints,
printing inks, and many plastics.

There are several factors affecting food allergy

including the variety of food eaten, lack of breast-feeding
in infants, hormonal imbalances, infections, metabolic
diseases, emotional stress, seasons, altitude, and
nutritional imbalances. Heredity and race also play a
role in food allergy. More multiple food allergies are
found in boys than in girls, and blond-headed, blue-eyed
boys are the most allergic. This pattern reverses in
adulthood where multiple food allergies are more
common in women than men.

Phenolics

Foods naturally contain many chemicals that

contribute to the strength of the allergy. One main type of these
chemicals is phenolics. Phenolics are aromatic
compounds containing a benzene ring that has one or
more hydroxyl groups attached directly to it. Other
chemical groups or functional derivatives attached create
many different chemical groups and families, but the
compounds are still basically phenolics.
Phenolics are ubiquitous and occur naturally in
humans, plants, and animals. They are very common in
plant foods and give color, flavor, and scent to the parent
plant. They are responsible for the odors and flavors in food, both
desirable and undesirable. They may be inhaled or
ingested, and humans consume about 1.5 grams of these
compounds a day. Phenolics occur in animal foods such
as beef, milk, fish, chicken, eggs, pork, shellfish, lamb,
turkey, & yeast. Phenolics are also the reactive
agent in food additives, preservatives, and artificial
colors; supplements; drugs, chemicals, perfumes, and
pesticides; dental products; and pollens, dust, and mold.
Some hormones, vitamins, and neurotransmitters are
Phenolics. Phenolics play a large role in food allergy.

Chemicals

There are many toxic chemicals in the environment

that can adversely affect the health of patients.
Chemicals cause problems both as contactants and as inhalants. They are
rapidly absorbed by the skin, and because they are lipid soluble, are deposited
in the fat cells and fatty cell membranes. The brain contains the
highest percentage of fat of any organ, and deposition
in this fat causes many cerebral symptoms. Many
chemicals are volatile and are inhaled when a person is
exposed to them. Chemicals may be encountered in air,
food, medications, and home and work surroundings.
Chemicals cause symptoms ranging from mild to
very severe: swelling, hives, burning, numbness, nausea,
vomiting, cold sweats, headache, irritability, wheezing,
gangrene, circulatory collapse, respiratory failure,
paralysis, convulsions, coma, central nervous system
depression, anesthesia, impaired motor coordination,
dizziness, flushing, vision problems, impaired
perception, disorientation, fatigue, nose bleeds,
insomnia, mental confusion, allergic reactions, irritation
of the eyes and mucous membranes, asthma, slurred
speech, and reproductive problems and more.

Some extremely ill patients may require treatment for chemicals pertinent to
their situation in addition to common chemicals. Some patients may require
detoxification procedures if their chemical load exceeds the natural
detoxification abilities of the body.
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Pollens/Terpenes

Seed bearing plants produce pollen, and there are about 100 plant species that
produce pollen that can be problematic for human sensitivities. Plants that
cause pollen problems must be abundant and widely distributed; must produce
windborne pollen in large quantities; must produce
pollen that is light enough to be carried some distance;
and must produce pollen containing specific antigens
for hypersensitivity. Generally, plants that display
brightly colored, perfumed flowers have heavy pollen
that is spread by insects and birds. When this pollen
falls, it will stay on the ground because of its weight. It
is the plants with small nondescript flowers having very
little scent that produce the allergenic pollen. Grasses,
weeds, and trees all produce allergenic pollen.
IgE mediated pollen sensitivities produce the
typical itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and
wheezing symptoms. A second group of patients has
problems during pollen season, but a completely
different group of symptoms. Their symptoms may be
diarrhea, insomnia, headaches, flu-type symptoms,
eczema, hives, swollen lymph glands, flushing, skipped
heartbeats, panic attacks, and many others. These people
have a low level of IgE in their blood, but experience
these significant symptoms during pollen season. These
reactions are probably IgG mediated.
Both of these groups are affected by pollen, but
are also affected by the terpenes occurring in plants.
Terpenes have a function in plants similar to that of
phenolics, but contain a repeating isoprene ring rather
than the benzene ring with attached hydroxides of
phenolics. Terpenes and phenolics
both occur in plants and in their pollen. IgG people
seem to be more sensitive to terpenes. People affected
by terpenes complain of symptoms long before the
pollen occurs, and the symptoms coincide with the rise
in terpenes that occurs before grasses, weeds, and trees
begin to flower.
Patients who are terpene sensitive are also
chemically sensitive; they do not tolerate perfumes,
scented toiletries, and cosmetics; they have difficulty
eating spices, smoked, or grilled foods; they do not
tolerate fabric softener or scented detergents; they
cannot have a live Christmas tree or cut flowers in the
house; they will not be able to mow their grass or trim
shrubs; and they will have difficulty tolerating
fireplaces, wood stoves, and campfires. Treating these people
with terpenes will help their food, chemical, and pollen sensitivities.

Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters are chemicals produced in nerve

cells from precursors in the blood stream. These
precursors include amino acids (protein), lecithin (fats),
minerals, and vitamins. Neurotransmitters stimulate, inhibit, or exert control
over brain communication. They are the chemical
messengers responsible for transmission of nerve
impulses, they mediate cellular communication within
neuronal circuits, and they are responsible for the
transmission of information across the spaces between
nerve cells, muscle cells, secretory cells, or organs.
Neurotransmitters affect the powers of cognition,
speech, and memory; hearing; sense of sight and smell;
temperature regulation; feeling and mood; sleep and
wakefulness cycles; and appetite, thirst, and satiety.
They also help control blood pressure, affect muscle
response, control sexual arousal, and affect hormone
release. They link nutritional, metabolic,
neurochemical, neuromuscular, behavioral, and
hormonal systems.
Over 50 different substances are known to be or
are suspected to serve as neurotransmitters. The amount
of neurotransmitter produced in the body depends on a
variety of factors such as the amount and types of food
we eat, heredity factors, disease, toxins, nutrition,
electromagnetic impulses, oxygen supply, infection,
temperature variations, drugs, age, and gender. Many
people cannot efficiently use either endogenous or
exogenous neurotransmitters because they are allergic
to them. Some people do not make enough
neurotransmitters in addition to also being deficient in
the precursors for the neurotransmitters. The
transmission of neurotransmitters may not proceed
smoothly in their bodies because of problems with the
modulating neuropeptides or secondary
neurotransmitters that control the speed of the
neurotransmitter action in the body. Reuptake or
reabsorption problems with neurotransmitters may also
be a factor.

Problems with neurotransmitters can produce a

number of symptoms including problems with the sleep
cycle, memory problems, depression, excess hunger,
low energy, hypoglycemia, hyperactivity, rage attacks,
brain allergy, mental acuity, obsessive-compulsive
disorder, social phobias, PMS, anxiety and panic, and
migraines. Autism, senility, mental retardation, and
many other serious symptoms are also related to
neurotransmitter allergy and imbalances.

Treating for allergy to neurotransmitters allows the

patient’s body to utilize its own neurotransmitters. It
also allows the patient to utilize supplements that
provide the precursors so that the body can make
sufficient neurotransmitters. Significant improvement
is possible when children with learning disabilities,
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), and
autism are treated for neurotransmitter problems.

Hormones
Hormones are messengers, regulators, and
thermostats. They regulate basic metabolism; sexual
development, function, and reproduction; growth of
cells, muscles, and organs; electrolyte balance; bone
growth and calcification; and aging. They affect mood,
memory, and learning ability as well as controlling body
temperature.

Hormones are chemical messengers produced by

special cells in the endocrine glands. There is a feedback
mechanism between the hormones and glands, and
hormones produced in one part of the body can affect
another part of the body. Production can be stimulated
by the central nervous system and is affected by
concentration of available nutrients and minerals.
Production is not at a constant rate, but in short bursts,
depending on the amount and duration of the regulatory
stimuli.

Hormone levels depend on the amount of secretion

of the hormone and on the subsequent ability of the
body to remove the excess. If they are not removed,
hormones or metabolites can circulate, causing
hypersensitivity reactions or autoimmune responses
such as anti-ovarian antibodies or anti-thyroid
antibodies. Patients can also be allergic or sensitive
to their own hormones that contain phenolic structures.
Water retention, acne, hirsutism, infertility, immune
system disorders, headache, slow healing,
cardiovascular problems, cholesterol problems, fatigue,
memory problems, depression, diabetes, hot flashes,
manic depressive illness, nervousness, PMS, breast
tenderness, impotence, menstrual problems, and nausea
are but few of the symptoms that can be caused from
hormonal problems. Allergies to the female hormones are the
causative factor in many of these problems.
Andropause is the male counterpart of menopause and can
respond to treatments. Some women also require treatment
with the male hormones as women can go through both menopause
and andropause. Females must be warned about utilizing birth
control after being treated for allergies of any kind. Fertility can
dramatically increase after allergies are controlled or
eliminated.

Sarcodes

A sarcode is a glandular or tissue extract made into

a homeopathic remedy to regulate the organs, glands,
or tissues of the body. Its preparation is similar to that of a nosode.
Because it is made from normal tissue, when administered it acts to
restore normal functioning of the respective tissue or
organ by stimulating and regulating its normal function
One excellent sarcode, which we call TPOA
(an abbreviation of its contents), is a combination of
thyroid, pituitary, ovary, and adrenal. It helps with any
type of menstrual problem, including break-through
bleeding.

Nosodes

A nosode is a homeopathic remedy prepared from

diseased, pathological tissue or bodily constituents and
metabolic products of human or animal origin. Nosodes
may also be made of microorganisms, their components,
or metabolic products, which are no longer infectious
or virulent. Nosodes are used to prevent or treat the associated disease of the
tissue
material or organism. They appear to help eliminate
the toxins related to the condition, as well as the remains
of the microorganisms, including latent disease foci as
well as colonies from carriers.
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Bacteria

Bacteria are microscopic single-celled organisms

that occur in several basic shapes including cocci
(spheres), bacilli (rods), vibrios (curved cells),
spirochetes (spiral-shaped cells), and rickettsiae
(coccobacilli). In addition to being classified by their
shape, bacteria are also classified according to the way
they stain; their size, shape, mode of movement, and
resting stage; biochemical and nutritional traits;
response to oxygen, temperature, pH, and medications;
genetic composition; and ecologic traits. These
classifications are used to identify the bacteria and
determine if it is pathogenic (disease causing).
Pathogenic bacteria cause infection and diseases when
they invade the tissues of the body. Some of these
bacteria excrete toxins into the tissues, which further
increases their pathogenicity.

Strep throat, whooping cough, Legionnaires

disease, diphtheria, peptic ulcers and gastric cancer,
tuberculosis, leprosy, urinary tract infections, syphilis,
gonorrhea, sexually transmitted diseases, vaginitis,
tetanus, botulism, gas gangrene, food poisoning, typhoid
fever, food poisoning, cholera, wound infections, and
Lyme disease are all caused by bacteria. Positive test results
to any bacterial nosode are an indication that the patient
needs to be treated for that organism.

Viruses

Viruses are a heterogeneous group of organisms

and vary in size one-hundred-fold from the smallest
virus to the largest. They are microscopic and grow
and multiply only in living cells. They contain a genome
(genetic material) of either RNA (ribonucleic acid) or
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), and are classified into
families by their RNA or DNA.

Every living cell is susceptible to viral infection

and viruses have various effects on the cell. A viral
infection can kill the cell, but viruses can also live in
the cell over a long period of time without replicating.
They do not produce classic viral syndromes, but alter
a specialized cell function such as the production or
secretion of a hormone. The cell is not in danger of
rupture, but the health of the host is adversely affected.
Viruses can cause self-limiting infections, but they may
also lie dormant in nerve centers or ganglia. They are
reactivated when the balance between the host and virus
is upset.

Symptoms of viral infection are many and varied.

The infecting virus determines the symptoms that can
include fever, malaise, muscle aches, GI symptoms, joint
pain, neurological symptoms, headaches, rashes, cough,
upper respiratory infection, and many other symptoms.
Common viral infections include the common cold,
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), influenza, croup,
rotavirus, adenovirus, CMV (cytomegalovirus), EBV
(Epstein-Barr virus), rubella, rubeola, mumps, herpes,
chickenpox, roseola, hepatitis, HIV, and papilloma
(warts).

Parasites

Parasites are organisms that take up residence,

either on or within other living organisms for the purpose
of obtaining food. The parasite is the organism that
obtains food, shelter, and other benefits from the
association. The harboring organism is the host. Some
parasites are microscopic, while others are visible to
the naked eye.

Medical parasites include protozoa, one celled

animals; helminths, which are worms; and arthropods,
including insects, arachnids (spiders), and crustaceans.
Arthropods are either ectoparasites (external parasites)
or serve as vectors or intermediate hosts. A parasitic
infection can be chronic with few or no symptoms or
acute with many symptoms.

People who have gastrointestinal symptoms,

chronic or unexplained fatigue, stimulation of
detoxification enzymes, eosinophilia, immune
suppression, allergic responses to many substances,
night sweats, fever, asthma, or joint pain should be tested
for parasites.

Fungi, Molds, And Yeast

Molds and yeast belong to a portion of the plant

world classified as fungi. These organisms do not
contain chlorophyll and cannot synthesize food from
water and carbon dioxide. There are over 100,000 fungi,
but those pathogenic to man are in Fungi imperfecti.
Yeasts and molds are two general classes of fungi.
Yeasts are typically oval or round and usually reproduce
by budding. Molds are composed of tubular structures
called hyphae, which branch and extend longitudinally.
There are fungi that are dimorphic, and are round in
shape, but do not bud. They can grow yeast-like in a
host at body temperature, or as a mold at room
temperature.

Fungi cause infections called mycosis. They are

classified as superficial, cutaneous, subcutaneous, and
systemic. The systemic infections are the most serious,
and some fungal lung infections are indistinguishable
from cavitary tuberculosis. Molds can cause serious
and fatal diseases in people with suppressed immune
systems. There are many different types of yeast, but the
most common affecting humans are the body yeasts
belonging to the genus Candida. Candida albicans is
found more frequently and is typically seen as a minor
infection of mucous membranes, skin, and nails.
However overuse and prolonged use of antibiotics in
addition to high sugar intake can allow Candida to
overgrow and become a chronic intestinal infection. It
is a great masquerader, and any symptom is possible,
and any organ can be targeted. The myriad of symptoms
resulting can include emotional and mental symptoms,
hormonal problems, hypersensitivity reactions to
Candida and its metabolic problems, intestinal and
genitourinary tract complaints, nose and throat
symptoms and complications, skin problems, and
worsening of any existing problem or condition.

Mold

Molds are widespread and are found in great

numbers in soil and in the air. They have no season
restriction and are present all year round, except when
there is snow on the ground. They send their spores
into the air when it rains and when snow thaws. In
many areas spore production peaks in late summer or
early fall, and becomes minimal after the first hard
freeze. The spores that mold release indoors are sent
throughout the house and are in the air people breathe.
There is no environment devoid of molds, and they grow
on almost any material, including optical glass. They
can survive at very high and very low temperatures,
but they grow best at room temperature.
They can be very destructive and damage the
substrate on which they grow in an attempt to turn it
into nutrients. Molds are one of the chief causes of
disease in plants. Although some species of mold can be pathogenic,
usually for people with compromised immune systems,
molds more frequently cause allergic symptoms. These
people will be worse outdoors, worse from 5:00 to 9:00
PM, worse in damp places, worse in August until heavy
frost, worse after eating fermented foods, ingestion of
mushrooms, and other fungi; and worse after a number
of damp days in succession. Allergenic responses to molds can cause many
symptoms including chronic sinus and bronchial
symptoms; dermatitis and hives; gastrointestinal
distress; secretory otitis media; and cerebral symptoms,
such as depression, anxiety, anger, mental confusion,
and memory problems.
Dust Mite

While most people think of house dust as being

just dirt, it is actually laden with organic matter. It is a
very complex mixture, composed of the breakdown
products of plant and animal material, including
cellulose, food remnants, mold spores, pollen, insect
fragments and feces, furs and hair, house dust mites,
dander, and particles of natural fabrics. It also contains
inorganic matter such as traces of fireplace soot, paint,
plastic, rubber, cigarette smoke, fiberglass, paper, and
bits of synthetic fabric. The mold spores in house dust
are a problem in damp climates. People who have a dust sensitivity will be
worse
indoors and will improve outdoors. They will get worse
when the heating season starts, and will have symptoms
when the house is being swept, dusted, and beds are
made. Many of them will be worse when sitting on
upholstered furniture.

Dust mites are microscopic insects that are found

in abundance in damp climates. They are harmful only
to people who are allergic to them. They eat shed skin
scales and cannot survive on living skin. The high
numbers of fecal pellets they release daily are the
allergenic problem, floating in the air where they are
breathed in by humans and animals. Dust mites do not
live in dry climates, at cold temperatures, or at high
altitudes. They proliferate in warm, humid environments
and may be found in stuffed furniture, mattresses, and
stuffed toys. Their numbers go down when heating
systems lower the humidity, and they increase in the
spring when these units are turned off. A persistently
stuffy nose or ears, repeated sneezing on awakening,
worsening of symptoms when beds are made, and
improving symptoms outside the house suggest a dust
mite allergy.

Animal Danders

All animals, including humans, shed dander into

the air. Dander is composed of skin scales and scurf
(dandruff). It floats freely in the air and can remain in
an area for days after the animal is removed. In fact, it
may take years to remove all traces of hair and dander
from a house. School classrooms are a big exposure to
cat dander that is brought into the classroom on the
clothing of students.

People may be allergic to human and animal

dander, as well as to animal serum and saliva. Asthma,
hives, headaches, loss of voice, itching or watering eyes,
and sneezing may be triggered by animal dander. Patients allergic to dander
are frequently sleeping with an animal or have it in their
bedroom during the night.
Feathers may also be a trigger for allergic
symptoms, and avian pets can be problematic. Using
down pillows, comforters, and sleeping bags may cause
symptoms for the sensitive person.

Tobacco Smoke

Tobacco smoke can trigger many symptoms,

including burning eyes, nasal congestion and drainage,
sore throat, cough, headache, nausea, and asthma.
Sidestream smoke is the smoke from smoldering
tobacco (passive smoking), and mainstream smoke is
the smoke drawn through the tobacco during inhalation
(active smoking). Tobacco smoke is irritating to both
smokers and nonsmokers. Environmental tobacco
smoke is made up of extremely small particles that are
distributed throughout a room by airstreams and
convection currents and are breathed in by people in a
room. Smoke odors cling to walls, carpeting,
furnishings, draperies, clothing, hair, and other
materials. Allergic people frequently react to these
smoke residues. Many people who have asthma as
adults remember their problems developing when they
were children in a smoking household.
Tobacco smoke, from cigarette, cigar, and pipe
smoke, may need to be treated to alleviate symptoms.
In addition, treatment with a tobacco sample may be
necessary. These patients who are sensitive to tobacco
smoke nearly always have symptoms to wood fires and
fireplace smoke and, in addition, must also be treated
for these substances.

Electromagnetic Devices/Sources

Many people have varied sensitivity to

electromagnetic exposures or have an electromagnetic
imbalance. Symptoms of any type that worsen before
a thunderstorm or windstorm and that improve after a
storm has begun are indicative of an electromagnetic
problem. Nervousness, anxiety, and headaches from telephone use; malfunction
of electrical equipment or appliances in the presence of
the person; watches that stop, lose or gain time, or cause
sleepiness; hyperactivity, headaches, or blurred vision
caused by fluorescent lighting; worsening symptoms
when near high powered electric lines or transformers;
nervousness or headaches that occur when wearing
hearing aids; and sleep disturbances or insomnia all
signal an electromagnetic problem.
Because using an ordinary telephone triggers
symptoms in many people with an electromagnetic
problem, most of them have to use a speakerphone.
Radio and television reception can be affected by the
mere presence of some of these people. Use of a
computer is very difficult if not impossible, and hearing
“constant radio static” in their ears is a common
complaint. Our electromagnetically sensitive patients
have told us that they have destroyed their answering
machines and light switches, simply by touching them.

Weather/Temperature/Seasons

Weather and temperature can be a factor in allergies, there are

people who are weather and temperature sensitive. Cold
fronts can trigger asthma attacks, as can substances
blown in with the wind. Cold alone can trigger hives in
some people. People can be affected terribly by heat,
and for some, exposure to the sun gives them myriad
symptoms. Others are sensitive to humidity and
barometric changes. Seasons can also affect people as is evidenced
by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SADS). Winter, with
shorter days and less natural light, can lead to depression
and lethargy in people affected by this disorder. The
exact cause of SADS is unknown. One theory is that
an interruption in melatonin production is a causative
factor in these symptoms, and there are studies that both
support and refute this theory. A reverse pattern
of SADS has also been recognized. These people
experience summer depression and winter mania.

Person To Person Allergy

Just as people can be allergic to foods, chemicals,

pollens, danders, organisms, and many other substances,
they can be allergic to living things as well.
These living things can include pets, plants, insects, and other people. People
can be allergic to the secretions of another person as is
witnessed by the number of wives who are allergic to
their husband’s semen. A spouse can react adversely to
the natural scent of his/her mate or child. One of our
patients reacted to the hair residue in her husband’s
electric shaver.

However, people can also be allergic to another

person on an emotional or energetic level. This can cause many different
types of physical problems and symptoms as well as
emotional problems. Many autistic children are allergic
to their parents or caretakers. Children with ADHD
and learning disabilities become more normal after
being treated for allergy to their parents or teachers.
Many different types of relationships, including marital
relationships, become more harmonious after these person-to-person
allergies are treated. However, the bad habits developed because of the allergy
problems in the relationship must also be recognized and addressed.

Fabric

Fibers may be divided into two categories, synthetic and natural. Synthetic
fibers are made in the laboratory, and natural fibers are processed from
plant or animals. Fabrics made from both categories of fiber can trigger allergic
symptoms, as can the dyes with which these fabrics are colored.
Synthetic fibers include acrilan, dacron, fiberglass,
lycra, nylon, orlon, rayon, and spandex. Technically polyester fiber is a fiber
filament that is 85% or more thermoplastic polyester resin. Some people
react to fabrics made from these fibers, and should not wear
clothes made from them. Others are adversely affected
by seams in clothing made from natural fabrics, but that
are stitched with polyester thread. Cotton, jute, kapok, linen, mohair, ramie, silk,
and wool are among the natural fibers. Even though they
are natural, fabrics made from these fibers are not necessarily safe
for all people. Itching and a rash can be caused by exposure to wool. Kapok,
which at one time was extensively used in cushions, pillows, and upholstered
furniture, can trigger symptoms of allergic rhinitis. For many years
white cotton has been considered the safest fabric for allergic and
environmentally ill patients to wear. However, we have found that this is not
always true, and that many of these patients tolerate polyester better than
natural occurring fibers.

Conclusions

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