Food TherapyFood TherapyDr. Megan Gonzales ND, EAMP

Fall 2012Dr. Megan Gonzales ND, EAMP

Fall 2012

CroupCroup

remember that the most important thing is to distinguish this from Epiglottitis. What are the different signs and symptoms indicating one vs. the other?

Why do we care?

remember that the most important thing is to distinguish this from Epiglottitis. What are the different signs and symptoms indicating one vs. the other?

Why do we care?

immune support is going to be the most important thing to consider in this case:

well cooked soups, small amounts

avoid phlegm causing foods: dairy, citrus and cold foods primarily.

foods with a predominance of vitamin C and A: can you name some?

immune support is going to be the most important thing to consider in this case:

well cooked soups, small amounts

avoid phlegm causing foods: dairy, citrus and cold foods primarily.

foods with a predominance of vitamin C and A: can you name some?

Vitamin C:

red peppers, broccoli, rose hips, parsley, green leafies - brassica

Vitamin A:

meats, liver, dairy :(

Vitamin D:

fortified dairy, egg yolks

Zinc:

oysters, meat, eggs, tofu and black-eyed peas

Supplements:

Thorne Buffered C powder, cod liver oil, NAC, immune support supplements containing A, C, D, and Zn

Vitamin C:

red peppers, broccoli, rose hips, parsley, green leafies - brassica

Vitamin A:

meats, liver, dairy :(

Vitamin D:

fortified dairy, egg yolks

Zinc:

oysters, meat, eggs, tofu and black-eyed peas

Supplements:

Thorne Buffered C powder, cod liver oil, NAC, immune support supplements containing A, C, D, and Zn

guys - this is a medical emergency! Send them to the hospital. You don’t want them to eat anything, you don’t want to stick a tongue depressor in the their mouths, unless you want to cause epiglottic spasm.

guys - this is a medical emergency! Send them to the hospital. You don’t want them to eat anything, you don’t want to stick a tongue depressor in the their mouths, unless you want to cause epiglottic spasm.

EpiglottitisEpiglottitis

EmphysemaEmphysema

Nutritional:

avoid phlegm increasing foods

avoid food intolerances

increase foods containing - vitamin A, C, E, Zn, omega-3’s,

onions, garlic, cruciferous, pineapple, ginger

Supplement:

glutathione, NAC, bromelaine, curcumin, high quality vitamins - A, C, Zn, E and cod liver oil.

Thorne - Glutathione SR, NAC

Nutritional:

avoid phlegm increasing foods

avoid food intolerances

increase foods containing - vitamin A, C, E, Zn, omega-3’s,

onions, garlic, cruciferous, pineapple, ginger

Supplement:

glutathione, NAC, bromelaine, curcumin, high quality vitamins - A, C, Zn, E and cod liver oil.

Thorne - Glutathione SR, NAC

N-Acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC): Potentiator of Immune and Respiratory Health

The body's first line of immune defense includes physical barriers that prevent potential pathogens from entering the body. Mucus, composed of mucins (a family of glycoproteins) and salts, is an important component of this defense for the respiratory tract. Epithelial cells lining the lungs secrete mucus, trapping particles and bacteria and preventing them from entering tissues or the blood stream. Cilia, small hair-like projections on these cells, propel the mucus out of the lungs to maintain healthy respiratory function.*

N-Acetyl-l-Cysteine (NAC) is a derivative of the dietary amino acid l-cysteine. NAC has a high affinity for lung tissue, which it supports through mucolytic and antioxidant action. Disulfide bonds bind mucins together and thicken mucus. When mucus thickens, it can become difficult to expel. Due to its sulfur content, NAC is able to disrupt disulfide bonds, thinning the mucus so that it, along with the trapped particles and bacteria, are more easily expelled from the lungs. NAC is a powerful free radical scavenger and thus supports epithelial cell health and healthy cilia activity. NAC is also a precursor to the antioxidant glutathione. Supplemental NAC supports tissue levels of glutathione. Lymphocytes, specific components of the immune system, rely on glutathione to function properly. Tissues enhanced with glutathione support overall antioxidant protection and help to maintain a healthy immune response.*

A multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial with 262 participants indicated that NAC supplementation for 6 months supported upper respiratory tract and immune system health. A recent meta-analysis of 8 double-blind, placebo controlled trials provided additional support for NAC's ability to support respiratory tract health.*

Pure Encapsulations provides NAC in both 600 mg and 900 mg capsules. Pure Encapsulations also offers Nutrient 950® with NAC, providing 1000 mg NAC per serving. This formula also contains beta-carotene, zinc and vitamins C and E which provide additional immune support. *

References:1. Grandjean EM, Berthet P, Ruffmann R, Leuenberger P. Efficacy of oral long-term N-Acetylcysteine in chronic bronchopulmonary disease: A meta-analysis of published double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials. Clin Ther 2000;22:209Ð21.2. De Flora S, Grassi C, Carati L. Attenuation of influenza-like symptomatology and improvement of cell-mediated immunity with long-term N-acetylcysteine treatment. Eur Respir J 1997 Jul;10(7):1535-41. 3. Bounous G, Batist G, Gold P. Immunoenhancing property of dietary whey protein in mice: role of glutathione. Clin Invest Med 1989 Jun;12(3):154-61.4. Wong CW, Watson DL. Immunomodulatory effects of dietary whey proteins in mice. J Dairy Res 1995 May;62(2):359-68.5. Healthnotes Clinical Essentials. Copyright 2004. Healthnotes, Inc.

N-Acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC): Potentiator of Immune and Respiratory Health

The body's first line of immune defense includes physical barriers that prevent potential pathogens from entering the body. Mucus, composed of mucins (a family of glycoproteins) and salts, is an important component of this defense for the respiratory tract. Epithelial cells lining the lungs secrete mucus, trapping particles and bacteria and preventing them from entering tissues or the blood stream. Cilia, small hair-like projections on these cells, propel the mucus out of the lungs to maintain healthy respiratory function.*

N-Acetyl-l-Cysteine (NAC) is a derivative of the dietary amino acid l-cysteine. NAC has a high affinity for lung tissue, which it supports through mucolytic and antioxidant action. Disulfide bonds bind mucins together and thicken mucus. When mucus thickens, it can become difficult to expel. Due to its sulfur content, NAC is able to disrupt disulfide bonds, thinning the mucus so that it, along with the trapped particles and bacteria, are more easily expelled from the lungs. NAC is a powerful free radical scavenger and thus supports epithelial cell health and healthy cilia activity. NAC is also a precursor to the antioxidant glutathione. Supplemental NAC supports tissue levels of glutathione. Lymphocytes, specific components of the immune system, rely on glutathione to function properly. Tissues enhanced with glutathione support overall antioxidant protection and help to maintain a healthy immune response.*

A multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial with 262 participants indicated that NAC supplementation for 6 months supported upper respiratory tract and immune system health. A recent meta-analysis of 8 double-blind, placebo controlled trials provided additional support for NAC's ability to support respiratory tract health.*

Pure Encapsulations provides NAC in both 600 mg and 900 mg capsules. Pure Encapsulations also offers Nutrient 950® with NAC, providing 1000 mg NAC per serving. This formula also contains beta-carotene, zinc and vitamins C and E which provide additional immune support. *

References:1. Grandjean EM, Berthet P, Ruffmann R, Leuenberger P. Efficacy of oral long-term N-Acetylcysteine in chronic bronchopulmonary disease: A meta-analysis of published double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials. Clin Ther 2000;22:209Ð21.2. De Flora S, Grassi C, Carati L. Attenuation of influenza-like symptomatology and improvement of cell-mediated immunity with long-term N-acetylcysteine treatment. Eur Respir J 1997 Jul;10(7):1535-41. 3. Bounous G, Batist G, Gold P. Immunoenhancing property of dietary whey protein in mice: role of glutathione. Clin Invest Med 1989 Jun;12(3):154-61.4. Wong CW, Watson DL. Immunomodulatory effects of dietary whey proteins in mice. J Dairy Res 1995 May;62(2):359-68.5. Healthnotes Clinical Essentials. Copyright 2004. Healthnotes, Inc.

the goal is to decrease inflammation and fibrosis.

food that can act as anti-inflammatories can also work to break down fibrotic tissue.

Foods: pineapple, curcumin, papaya, onions, ginger and garlic. Vitamin A

Supplements: bromelain, curcumin, Thorne - MF Bromelain, Thorne Plantizyme, Thorne - Meriva, Pure Encapsulations - Boswellia AKBA

the goal is to decrease inflammation and fibrosis.

food that can act as anti-inflammatories can also work to break down fibrotic tissue.

Foods: pineapple, curcumin, papaya, onions, ginger and garlic. Vitamin A

Supplements: bromelain, curcumin, Thorne - MF Bromelain, Thorne Plantizyme, Thorne - Meriva, Pure Encapsulations - Boswellia AKBA

Chronic Bronchitis Chronic Bronchitis

BronchiectasisBronchiectasis

again: focus on anti-inflammatory and phlegm control

Foods:

pineapple, onions, ginger, garlic, papaya, avoid dairy and other phlegm causing foods, avoid food intolerances

Supplements:

glutathione, NAC, digestive enzymes, curcumin, boswellia

again: focus on anti-inflammatory and phlegm control

Foods:

pineapple, onions, ginger, garlic, papaya, avoid dairy and other phlegm causing foods, avoid food intolerances

Supplements:

glutathione, NAC, digestive enzymes, curcumin, boswellia

SinusitisSinusitis

drink plenty of fluids, avoid refined sugars, juiced juices but not filtered to increase complexity of sugars, vegetable broths, soup broths

chronic: avoid intolerances, increase horseradish, onions, ginger, green onion, mint + ginger + eucalyptus tea

Supplement: immune support - vitamin A, B, C, Zn, bioflavonoids - quercitin, rutein, dark berries/cherries

drink plenty of fluids, avoid refined sugars, juiced juices but not filtered to increase complexity of sugars, vegetable broths, soup broths

chronic: avoid intolerances, increase horseradish, onions, ginger, green onion, mint + ginger + eucalyptus tea

Supplement: immune support - vitamin A, B, C, Zn, bioflavonoids - quercitin, rutein, dark berries/cherries

PharyngitisPharyngitis

this is a short-term infection (hopefully) you want to decrease pain and support the immune system.

Topical analgesics - cloves, honey

Immune support: soups, raw honey with propolis/bee pollen, garlic, onion, lots of fluids. Avoid simple sugars and simple fruit juices. Eat foods containing vitamin C, A - lemons, green leafies, cold water fish

Supplements: as we have said - cod liver oil, vitamin A and C.

Recipes: tea with lemon and honey. Also - saltwater gargle. Heat - honey, fresh lemon juice, ginger, whole cloves, water. You can add garlic and cayenne.

this is a short-term infection (hopefully) you want to decrease pain and support the immune system.

Topical analgesics - cloves, honey

Immune support: soups, raw honey with propolis/bee pollen, garlic, onion, lots of fluids. Avoid simple sugars and simple fruit juices. Eat foods containing vitamin C, A - lemons, green leafies, cold water fish

Supplements: as we have said - cod liver oil, vitamin A and C.

Recipes: tea with lemon and honey. Also - saltwater gargle. Heat - honey, fresh lemon juice, ginger, whole cloves, water. You can add garlic and cayenne.

TonsillitisTonsillitis

short lived - hopefully - infection, again. You want to decrease pain and support immune function.

For tonsillitis: make cold popcicles - can be made of tea or clove/honey/lemon analgesic tea.

Avoid phlegm causing foods. Avoid food intolerances. Avoid simple sugars.

Focus on lots of fluids - if warm can be tolerated this is better - teas, broths. Avoid too much that has to be chewed and swallowed due to pain. Juices of veggies that contain vitamin A and C - brassicas, lemons, ginger, beets, dark berries, carrots. Cooked soup broths or soups that have been blended with carrot, ginger, garlic, onions.

Supplements: focus on vitamin A, C, D, Zn.

Salt water gargles - again.

short lived - hopefully - infection, again. You want to decrease pain and support immune function.

For tonsillitis: make cold popcicles - can be made of tea or clove/honey/lemon analgesic tea.

Avoid phlegm causing foods. Avoid food intolerances. Avoid simple sugars.

Focus on lots of fluids - if warm can be tolerated this is better - teas, broths. Avoid too much that has to be chewed and swallowed due to pain. Juices of veggies that contain vitamin A and C - brassicas, lemons, ginger, beets, dark berries, carrots. Cooked soup broths or soups that have been blended with carrot, ginger, garlic, onions.

Supplements: focus on vitamin A, C, D, Zn.

Salt water gargles - again.