Immune System: signs and symptoms of dysfunction

• Runny or drippy nose:
  • Sign of sinusitis- traced to digestive system and series of events that can trigger an increased susceptibility to infection
  • Functional hypochlorhydria and pancreatic enzyme deficiency- causes maldigestion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins
  • Maldigestion of food leaves large macromolecules undigested – form the substrate for dysbiosis formation
  • Dysbiosis= abnormal intestinal flora
  • Intestinal flora- when not intact- the absorptive ability of the intestinal mucous membranes becomes impaired and you get an abnormally permeable intestinal mucous membrane
  • Over time the villi (large absorptive surface of the intestines) become irritated and inflamed by the large macromolecules and the dysbiosis – causes it to become less dense
  • The large incomplete digested macromolecules, as proteins, start to penetrate the intestinal mucous membrane
  • With the destruction of the villi- comes reduction of GALT – gut associated lymphoid tissue- the body’s first line of dense in the gut – and sIgA (secretory IgA)
  • The body recognizes the small protein or part of a protein as a foreigner- produces antibodies against it
  • Reaction of the antibody/antigen complex that produces the symptoms of allergies that can cause asthma and a stuff nose
  • Sinus infections are a reflection of the dysbiosis in the small intestine and in the sinuses
  • Chronic fungal infections linked with chronic sinus infections
  • Chronic sinus infections antibiotics don’t always help- contribute to dysbiosis in the small intestine
  • Address the underlying cause thoroughly assessing the digestive system and begin therapy to restore a healthy gut function
  • Need more bile salts-
  • Yeast and other unfriendly bacteria in the digestive system can degrade bile salts – causes GI irritation and increased IP (leaky gut)
  • May also last to a decrease in fat soluble vitamins
• Supplement support:
  • suggestions to test plus assess and correlate with lab results
    • Micro emulsified oregano
    • Nutrients to heal the intestines
    • Betaine HCL, Pepsin, pancreatin
    • Support healthy colon
    • Glutamine
    • Nutrients to support immune system
    • Probiotics
    • Beet juice and bile salts
    • Dysbiosis diet