92. Sensitive to Tobacco Smoke

Sensitivity to smoke is an indication of dysbiosis in the large intestine. A build-up of yeast such as Candida will increase the toxic load that the liver has to deal with. This is more likely in a person who eats a lot of refined sugar and has a history of antibiotic use.

It has also been associated with a need for increased liver support, as the liver is not doing an adequate job removing toxins. The detoxification pathways in the liver require many nutritional co-factors. Phase I detoxification involves the oxidation, reduction and/or hydrolysis of a molecule to make it less toxic.  Sensitivy to smoke may indicate a need for molybdenum, a nutrient that is often deficient and is required for effective Phase II detoxification. Either of these problems may be present simultaneously, as the liver is under the added stress of detoxifying the build-up of toxic metabolites produced by the Candida.

Dysbiosis:
1. Nutrients that heal the intestines
2. Water soluble fiber and colon health nutrients
3. Multiple nutrients that support the immune system


Lifestyle Changes
See Handout located here for Recommendation for Keeping Your Liver Healthy and the Dysbiosis diet.



Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing.