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| Q&A Proteins Immunizations |
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My doctor says that he wants me to increase
my protein intake so I do not go into a negative nitrogen state. What
does this mean? |
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What this means is that the human body needs a
large amount of protein in order to replenish muscle mass, plasma proteins
and enzymes in the body. Protein is one of the key building blocks and
is turned over at varying rates depending upon the tissue and activity.
A negative nitrogen balance means that more protein is being broken down
than is replaced. Eventually the body utilizes muscle mass which
results in wasting. This is especially problematic in the elderly, and
in all populations, leads to a greater chance of developing disease.
Your physician wants you to maintain a neutral (protein in = protein out) or
a positive nitrogen balance (protein in > protein out) which can be achieved
through diet and exercise. The types of protein needed varies based
upon a person's blood type and age. Blood group O persons need higher
amounts of meat protein while blood group Q & AB need higher amounts of fish
and vegetable protein. Blood group B individuals do better with a
balance of fish, turkey and lamb sources but not chicken.
Additionally, as we age our need for the heavier red meat proteins lessen
and we need the more balanced proteins provided by fish, chicken, eggs,
vegetables and turkey. |
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What is the difference between a regular
immunization an one given homeopathically? |
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The difference is largely in the delivery system
and depending upon the type of immunization, upon the concentration and form
of the vaccine. Most conventional immunizations are administered
through the skin whereas in nature they commonly enter the body through the
oral/nasal route. Nature has provided a very large amount of lymphoid
tissue in this area so that upon exposure to the virus, the immune system
will have several days to form antibodies before the virus becomes systemic.
When the vaccine is administered through the skin, the immune system must
play catch up as the virus has been introduced directly in to the body
bypassing the lymphoid tissue. Because of this, some people have
difficultly following administration of the vaccine. Homeopathic
immunizations are administered by the oral/nasal route much as nature has
intended so the lymphoid tissue has time to develop resistance.
Another difference between the two types is that with the injected vaccine a
blood titer will often be seen whereas with homeopathic administration, one
isn't generally found. In allopathic medicine the titer is "proof" of
immunization and subsequent immunity. However, because there is a
titer it does no necessarily mean total immunity, especially to the
influenza viruses. The immunization question and subsequent debate
continues to flourish. Our experience has been that homeopathi8c
immunizations work exceedingly well, are safer to administer and convey
adequate immunity. If you have further questions regarding
immunizations, please don't hesitate to contact us. |
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