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ALBANISM: Symptoms: Absence of natural pigment from the Skin resulting in an unnaturally pale appearance. Cause: An Enzyme defect that prevents the Body from forming Melanin from its Biochemical precursor and is hereditary caused by a recessive gene appearing only when two parents carry the same gene, but still only occurs in about 1 in 4 of the children. It creates an excessive sensitivity of the Skin to sunlight with the Eyes also not able to tolerate the light well. Drugs can be given to stimulate Melanin production if there is a little Melanin present or sun - screen Creams should be used to prevent sunburn along with quality sunglasses.

 

 ALBUMIN: A natural Protein such as in Beans, Egg Whites, Meat and Milk, and in the Human Body it is one of the two major Proteins of the Blood with the other being Globulin. It is formed in the Liver from Protein foods and plays an important role in Metabolism and maintains the osmotic pressure of the Blood / its water holding capacity. Symptoms: If not present in adequate concentration excessive amounts of water would pass out of the Blood into Tissues causing Oedema. Low - levels of Albumin is seen in Protein malnutrition and in disorders of the Kidneys and Liver.

 

ALBUMINURIA: Symptoms: When the Protein Albumin is present in the Urine where it is not usually found, as when Blood passes through the Kidneys when only impurities should be filtered out for excretion, but if the Kidney is malfunctioning Albumen may leak out in Urine. Sometimes in Women this Condition is frequently due to a small amount of Vaginal secretion or in others due to posture in a person standing up for some time. Albumin is the only Protein ever found in significant quantities in the Urine.

 

ALCHOLISM: Causes: A Chemical mostly Ethyl Alcohol obtained by the fermentation of Sugar that is not a stimulant, but a selective depressant of the Central Nervous System that begins by depressing the Frontal Centres of the Cerebrum and then slowly spreads its effect back towards the Cerebellum. Symptoms: Depresses the inhibitory - control centres of the Brain producing relaxation and loss of inhibitions and inducing sedation, impaired speech and muscular coordination causing dehydration of the Brain, which can result in Brain damage, Liver damage and Fatty Liver that precedes Cirrhosis of the Liver. Outside the Central Nervous System small quantities extend the flow of Gastric Juices increasing the appetite, but large amounts irritate the Stomach Lining causing Gastritis and Vomiting of Blood and the flow of Urine. It can have highly deleterious effects on Body Tissues especially the Liver, creating Alcoholism, Brain function, Cancer, Cardiomyopathy and Cirrhosis among the many Illnesses and associated nutritional deficiencies. Drink plenty of water 6 - 8 glasses a day.

 

ALKALOSIS: Symptoms: Spasmodic Muscular contraction known as Tetany. Cause: Excess of Alkali in the Blood and the Tissue Fluids of the Body. Metabolic Alkalosis can arise from an excessive loss of Hydrochloric Acid from the Stomach through prolonged vomiting or if excessive quantities of antacids are ingested for an Ulcer or an upset Stomach or a complication of treatment with diuretic drugs increasing the Acidity of the Urine formed by the Kidneys. Respiratory Alkalosis: is created by an excessive excretion of Carbon Dioxide Gas in the exhaled Breath such as hysterical over breathing, or in persons on respirators and in Aspirin poisoning. Treatment: may be a simple as using a brown paper bag to breath into and re - breathing the Carbon Dioxide back in, but if Biochemical it may be necessary to give fluids intravenously to restore the Blood to normal.  Horses: Add Seaweed Meal and Dolomite to the feed.

 ALKAPTONURIA: Symptoms: A hereditary defect that will appear if both parents carry the gene and will appear in 1 of their 4 children and more likely if they are related to each other and can be detected chemically before symptoms develop if there is a known Family history. Cause: An error of Metabolism that creates the excretion in the Urine of Homogentisic Acid that causes the Urine to go dark on exposure to air and if left overnight. It will go black as there is an absence of an Enzyme / Homogentisate Oxidase that catalyses an important step in the metabolism of Tyrosine an Amino Acid. Other symptoms are a form of Arthritis and stiffness and a change in colour of the Cartilage in the Ear and elsewhere due to deposition of a pigment formed resulting from the chemical defect, which usually develops at around 30 years of age affecting the larger Joints especially the Spine.

  

ALLERGIES: Symptoms: Abnormal reaction to everyday substances such as Asthma, Dermatitis and Indigestion to Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Cause:  Difficult to determine the actual cause as it affects several Body Systems due to the Body's reaction to chemicals that are released that create the sneezing. The Immune System over reacts to Histamine, a chemical released by the Body to fight any Microbial invaders such as Dust, Dust Mites, Mould Spores, Pollens, but not Bacteria and Viruses. Treatment: Anti - Histamines suppress the Body's release of Histamine, and Decongestants open up clogged Nasal Passages and have a drying action. Severe cases have Immunotherapy / Allergy shots that contain tiny quantities of the Allergens that are causing the sensitivity to try and make the Body become desensitized but these only treat the symptoms not the cause, and create a confused Immune System. Herbs: Aloe Vera Gel, Bedtime Blend, Chamomile, Dandelion, Feverfew, Garlic, Ginkgo, Horehound, Horseradish, Hypericum, Liquorice, Peppermint, Senna, Stinging Nettle, and Vitamin C. Allergic Reactions that are life threatening are known as Anaphylaxis and must receive treatment within half an hour. Avoid all food containing Additives and Chemicals. Cytotoxic Blood Tests can be used to see up to what 120 different foods may cause an adverse reaction similar to the consumption of Hard Cheese, Chocolates and Oranges causing Migraine Headaches. Usually connected to the Liver due to it being the Organ most effected by chemical intake via Digestion and or the Skin. The pH of the Body Alkalinity - Acidity needs to be balanced by ingesting the following, Bananas, Carrots, Celery, Lettuce, Olive Oil, Potatoes at each meal or use white Rice if allergic to Potatoes, Pears, and small servings of scaled Fish, Peppermint Tea and Slippery Elm Powder. (Steam the food and do not overcook.) After 2 weeks add one different food at a time and if an Allergic Reaction occurs do not try to use it again for 12 weeks. Also check the water supply, as it could also be the source of Toxic pollutants in the Body.  Exercise daily and drink Carrot, Beetroot and Green Juices. Use Bi - Carb, Vinegar and Elbow grease for cleaning chores.  Make your own natural Cosmetics, Shampoos etc. Formula: Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Bioflavanoids, Vitamin E, Evening Primrose Oil. Ephedra is used also if you have Hay Fever or Hives / Urticaria but do not use it if suffering from Hypertension.

Horses - Internally: If hot and agitated from an Allergic Reaction give Rescue Remedy and 60ml of Chamomile Tea using a syringe. Relief should be obtained after 2 x doses half an hour apart, if not a single Cortisone Injection by a Vet often works to settle.

 

ALOPECIA - Baldness: Symptoms: Hair Loss with Bald Patches on the Scalp usually caused by Emotional Upsets and Nervous Tension.

 

ALPHAFETOPROTEIN - A-Fetoprotein - AFP: Symptoms: A substance that assists to identify Spina Bifida and similar deformities such as Anencephaly in unborn Babies, as high levels of AFP indicate an abnormality. Cause: Unknown. Treatment: A Blood sample is taken to indicate.

 

ALTITUDE SICKNESS: Due to Oxygen depletion, as the higher you go the less Oxygen, and rapid descent then leaves the Body deprived of Oxygen as fluid moves out of the Blood and into Body Tissues at High Altitudes. The Blood thickens and Dehydration interferes with Nutrients and Oxygen and impedes elimination of Toxic wastes. Drink plenty of non - Alcoholic fluids before departure and take in liquids as you go higher.

 

ALZHEIMERS: Leading cause of Mental deterioration as people age as it strikes 10% of those over 65 years and half of those over 85 years. Cause: Those with this Condition often have an Acetylcholine deficiency and researchers are actively pursuing treatments to either prevent the breakdown of this chemical or add its precursor, Choline to Brain Tissues. Herbs: Brazil Nut, Dandelion Flowers, Fava Beans, Fenugreek Leaves, Ginko Leaf Extract, Ginseng, Gotu Kola, Horse Balm, Rosemary, Sage, Stinging Nettle and Willow Bark. Brain Soup: all ingredients are rich in Choline, Barley, Bottle Gourd, Dandelion Flowers, and Greens, Fava Beans, Linseeds, Lentils, Poppy Seeds, Stinging Nettle, ground Walnuts and cracked Wheat. Season with Balm, Rosemary, Sage and Savory, which assist the Brain to hold onto Acetylcholine and create a Soup with the ingredients that you find enjoyable using some as available and adding others to suite or add them to other Soups that you do find enjoyable. Limit intake of Salt and Sugar and change to a high fibre diet. Decrease Coffee and Tea intake and drink 2 Litres of pure water a day. Improve Blood Circulation to the Head by exercise. Avoid all contact with Aluminium in cookware, Antacids, Baking Powder, anti - Perspirants, Foil, Bleached Flower, Processed Cheese, Canned food and Buffered Aspirin.  Creative, Physical and Mental activity to stimulate the Brain. 

 

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