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.

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Chewing Tobacco

Most of the emphasis on the harmful effect of tobacco has been centered on cigarettes, but  much less on chewing or " smokeless" tobacco, It has been proved beyond a doubt that smoking caused lung cancer and other fatal diseases. Chewing tobacco has been linked with throat and mouth cancer, a major concern. Chewing tobacco is also a source of nicotine, and addictive substance. Nicotine acts lie an injection of adrenaline, increasing pulse rate and blood pressure, which makes the heart work fasted an harder, so that the heart actually needs more oxygen, Chewing tobacco will result in increased levels of nicotine in the blood and the problems associated with its addictive qualities. Research on addiction indicated that nicotine works much like heroin, cocaine, and alcohol. When nicotine was give to volunteers intravenously (into veins), many of them could not tell the difference between the effect of nicotine and that of cocaine. Nicotine produced pleasurable sensations and physical dependency by affecting the brain and spinal cord.

It is important to remember that tobacco use (both smoking and chewing) has associated health risk and its use will prevent you from attaining your highest health potential.



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

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89. History of Hepatitis

A history of hepatitis can be an indicator of an increased need for liver support. Hepatitis is an inflammatory and destructive process that destroys the hepatic cells and causes liver damage. The liver has the ability to regenerate itself given the correct environment. However, long-term damage to the hepatocytes from hepatitis is not reversible.

Supporting the many functions of the live from protein synthesis, blood sugar regulation, detoxification, blood filtration etc. can be very helpful for people recovering from hepatitis.


Lifestyle Changes
Read handout located here on Recommendations for keeping your Liver healthy


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

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82. Bitter Taste in Mouth, Especially after Meals

A bitter taste in the mouth, especially after meals, may be due to bile. This is a symptom of gallbladder dysfunction. Bile should not be regurgitated and you should consider gross pathology first, such as biliary or abdominal congestion, or gallstones, before beginning supplemental protocols. Identify and removing hidden food allergies may help.

If this is a consideration, you must contact your medical physician for their evaluation and treatment.


Lifestyle Changes
See handout located here on Healthy Lifestyle for a Healthy Gallbladder





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

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