So. Calif After Effects of the Fires
We hope this email finds you all safe. We are all
shaken up with friends and families having had to
evacuate in the last few weeks. Some people have
lost their
homes or businesses. And with all stressors come
stages of healing, rebuilding, re-balancing. We take
whatever steps we can.
In addition to recovering from the trauma, we are
concerned about body responses. Our lungs,
sinuses, respiratory tracts have been offended. The
smoke offense is obvious and for some, debilitating,
but the toxic debris from building and industrial
materials is also a problem. We are breathing this
and will continue to, for months to come.
The smoke released by any type of fire (forest, brush,
crop, structure, homes, tires, or waste) is a mixture of
particles and chemicals produced by incomplete
burning of carbon-containing materials. It
typically contains many different chemicals, including
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), carbon
monoxide, aldehydes, benzene, toluene, styrene, acid
gases, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. Smoke
may also contain metals and dioxins.
Inhaling smoke for a short time can cause immediate
(acute) effects. Smoke is irritating to the eyes, nose,
and throat, and its odor may be nauseating. In
addition, studies have shown that some people
exposed to heavy smoke have temporary changes in
lung function, which makes breathing more difficult.
Two of the major agents in smoke that can cause
health effects are carbon monoxide gas and very
small (called fine) particles.
Inhaling carbon monoxide decreases the body's
oxygen supply. This can cause headaches, reduce
alertness, and aggravate a heart condition known as
angina. Fine particles travel deep into the
respiratory tract, reaching the lungs. Inhaling fine
particles can cause a variety of health effects,
including irritation of the bronchi and lung and
shortness of breath and can worsen medical
conditions such as asthma and heart disease.
This note is to equip you with information and ideas
about how to recuperate from this trauma:
For LUNG SUPPORT: Use the following supplements
- Pneuma Chord - 2 drops morning, noon and
night, under the tongue and swallow
- Drainage Tone - 30 drops morning, noon, and
night, under the tongue and swallow
- Pneuma Carotene - 2 tablets/2x daily for lung
tissue rebuilding and proper elimination of lung
toxins
For DETOXIFICATION (toxic fumes: lead, cadmimum,
aluminum, plastics...etc.)
- ClearVite--(intestinal re-balancing-liver
detoxification powder)
For STRESS
- Stress X - 2 caps per day
- RelaxTone - 30 drops 2x daily under the tongue
and swallow
Special respiratory and lung support protocols for
children are also available call 800-608-5602.
Dr. Laura Thompson and Associates
Naturopathic Endocrinology and Family Health
Dr. Laura Thompson
is the founder and president of the Southern
California Institute of Clinical Nutrition
(SCICN) in Carlsbad, California. She is a
Naturopathic Endocrinologist and Family
Nutritionist, offering phone and in-person
nutritional consultations. She and her
associates offer Wellness Programs for
Children and Families; they are passionate
about helping families find their solutions,
their individual answers to health problems.
Dr. Thompson is also the author of two
books, Smart Food, Smart Families, and
Our Children Are -- What Our Children Eat,
and has developed a new web site:
www.ourchildrenshealth.com
These statements have not been evaluated by the
Food and Drug Administration. The products
suggested, are not intended to diagnose,
treat, cure, or prevent any
disease. Please check with your health care
practitioner for your best health
options.
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