HLC Mindlinx for Gluten and Casein Allergies

Q. Is HLC Mindlinx used in the treatment of gluten and dairy allergies? Is it possible to reverse these allergies?

A. Yes, HLC MindLinx is used as a probiotic when someone has a sensitivity or allergy to dairy & or gluten. In many cases of people who are truly and severely allergic to these proteins, they may never resolve. However, many people often develop a sensitivity to these proteins, and this often occurs when these foods are frequently consumed on a daily basis, often in large quantities. This is different than a true IgE mediated allergy, this is known as an IgG mediated delayed hypersensitivity.

When these foods are left out of the diet for a period of time, and the gut has time to heal (often with the help of gut healing nutrients and herbs), some people can resume incorporating them in their diets in small quantities on a rotation diet basis.

HLC MindLinx does helps line the gut with strains of organisms that help degrade these proteins when they are ever ingested, therefore these proteins are not as likely to create such an extreme immune response and the body is better able to properly digest them.

Vitamin D For Celiac Patient Allergic to Lambs Wool Lanolin

Q. I have celiac disease and allergy to lanolin and I am looking for Vitamin D3.

A. Vitamin D3 in Vitamin D3 Liquid by Pure Encapsulations is derived from the cholesterol in lanolin, the fat found in wool. The Medium chain triglycerides (Vitamin D3 liquid only) are derived from coconut and palm oil.

I spoke with the biochemist at Pure Encapsulations, and he assured me that all the lanolin proteins have been removed from the vitamin D in this product, and is should be safe for someone with an allergy to lanolin. He also explained that lanolin is where most vitamin D is sourced from for the supplement industry. He said it is difficult to source naturally from other sources.

You might give this a try and see how you do with it. Another alternative is Cod liver oil is also another natural source of vitamin D and vitamin A, though it has significantly less vitamin D than you find in supplements.

Esssential Fatty Acids (EFA) That Do Not Contain Soy

Q. I have recently been diagnosed with severe soy allergy, so I am in search of an EFA supplement that does not contain any soy. Can you recommend any?

A. Many of the fish oils available do have soy derivatives. Yes, I can recommend two supplements that are soy free.

• Perilla EFA - this is a vegetarian-soy free EFA supplement. Perilla EFA is a comprehensive and uniquely sourced vegetable based omega-3 essential fatty acid. Perilla is a rich source of 18 carbon skeleton chains which helps restore normal body physiology by providing the necessary building blocks to dramatically redirect and down regulate multiple pro-inflammatory cascades. Perilla Oil has been clinically demonstrated to antagonize leukotrienes and arrest their inflammatory sequelae on pulmonary distress associated with asthmas and respiratory allergies.

• Flaxseed Oil by DFH - this is also soy free.

Help for Dust and Dander Allergies

Q. Could you please tell me how your dust and dander drops work, and why someone should take them?

A. The Dust, Mold & Animal Dander Homeopathic is a remedy which imparts extremely minute amounts of these allergens to one's system, so that your body will build antibodies as an immune response to these allergens when they are encountered in the real world. It works best when taken on a regular basis so that your body will be better able to handle these without evoking such an uncomfortable allergic response.

Homeopathy is built on the "like" cures "like" philosophy, in actuality these are heavily diluted preparations. Homeopathic remedies are prepared by serial dilution with shaking by forceful striking, which homeopaths term "succussion", after each dilution under the assumption that this increases the effect of the treatment. Homeopaths call this process "potentization". Dilution often continues until none of the original substance remains.

GI Microb X relieves my eczema, how long do I take and any other suggestions?

Q. I have been taking GI Microb X for the past 4 months due to my eczema on my hands. It is the only thing that I have found that helps relieve the symptoms. I need to order some more today, but wanted to ask you how long I can take this product and if there is anything else that I can do for my eczema (food related)?

A. I would suggest taking a break from the GI Microb-X. This product is not meant to be used for long periods of time without taking a break.

Treating eczema can be challenging because there are several things that need to be accessed and controlled:

- Food Allergies - need to be determined and allergenic foods should be excluded from the diet for up to one year. If you need help with this, I can give you some guidance.
- Lowering histamine
- Killing negative bacteria and Candida Albicans in the gut (GI MicrobX helps with this)
- Healing the intestines from damage caused by food allergies and bacteria
- Elevate immune system

I would recommend starting to address gut healing, and I will also recommend other supportive products. Here are my recommendations (based on research with eczema patients) to get started on:

• Genuine Norwegian Cod Liver Oil - for the essential fatty acids and extra vitamin A & D. Helps to lower inflammation and EFAs help reduce eczema. Take 2-3 tsp / day with food, and increase cold water fish in your diet to 2-3 servings per week.

• GI Revive - to heal the gut lining. Take 1 heaping tsp, twice daily, mix with water or juice.

• Dandelion Tincture - helps an immune mechanism that is important in destroying bacteria and foreign particles. The activation of this could result in restoration of your own ability to destroy bacteria. Take 20 drops three times daily with water, 30 minutes before meals.

• Immunitone Plus - strengthens your immune system and herbs that more gentle to the GI tract that still have anti-microbial and anti-yeast activity.

• HLC Intensive Probiotic - it is important to replenish the good bacteria in the gut after using GI MicrobX. The ingredients in this product will also wipe out your good gut flora. I would recommend 2 caps with 2 meals a day.

For your hands, you might try this cream. It has soothing chamomile and calendula and zinc for healing. It is fragrance free. It is also important to avoid exposure to chemical irritants and any other agents that might cause skin irritation. Avoid greasy cream preparations since they block sweat ducts.

• Calendula Diaper Care by Welda

I hope this helps, please let me know if you need further guidance!

Baby Eczema and Flu Shot for infants

Q. I have a few questions about the flu shot for my 6 month old, and questions about the best way to treat eczema. I don't like the idea of my doctor telling me that I should get my son the flu shot I have never taken it before and don't plan to. I believe since I'm nursing and taken lots of probiotics that should be enough. Tell me what you think. Also my son has really bad eczema. What should I do? Do you sell products for baby eczema? (Steroid free of course).

A. To address your questions about your baby's eczema, I am including weblinks of some products I would recommend for you to try with him.

• Calendula Baby Cream - use topically to soothe the skin

• Calendula Cream Bath - use for bathing; Avoid harsh detergents, soaps, colors/dyes, fragrances, chemical additives such as paraben preservatives or foaming agents such as SLS (Sodium Laureth Sulfate)

• DriCelle Vega Pregnessence (child) - this is an essential fatty acid (EFA's) for infants until the age of 12 months, give 1/2 a teaspoon (1.5g) taken daily up to 12 months of age. Add to formula milk or expressed breast milk AFTER warming and stir until dissolved. A deficiency of EFA's can make babies more susceptible to ezcema. This EFA blend is more specific to brain development, and may not have a big impact in clearing eczema. I would also recommend adding 1/2 tsp of Cod Liver Oil a day as well. This will help reduce inflammation and provide Vitamin A & D, necessary for immune health and development.

• HLC Neonate Probiotic - Would recommend adding daily to help his intestinal health, and immune response. It is now acknowledged that imbalances in the flora of the neonate may significantly increase the risk of childhood allergy and susceptibility to infectious disease. Here is the recommended dosage:

Bottle Fed Babies: Mix apx 1/16 tsp into baby bottle (half of 1/8 tsp) once or twice a day.
Breast Fed Babies: Press clean finger into powder and have baby suckle finger. Or use a tiny plastic spoon (i.e. used at the ice cream/gelato store for flavor tasting). These fit perfectly into the Neonate bottle and then into their tiny mouth, and easily smears onto their tongue. Then follow it with a little breast milk, or let them mash it around their mouth with saliva. They may not even notice they have that tiny bit of powder in their mouth (it tastes slightly sweet). Approximately 33 mg (1 billion viable cells) will naturally adhere to the end of your finger (rough dosage idea). Repeat three times daily.

I would also recommend food allergy testing to see what foods he may be allergic to, or if you are already giving him cow's milk to discontinue until after the age of 1 years old, as eczema can be triggered by food allergies, as well as chemicals in soaps and clothing. Be sure to wash clothing and bedding with perfume free detergents, and wash before wearing.

As far as giving a flu shot, I cannot really advise you one way or the other, as it seems to be a personal decision. Though the flu shot, seems to be pretty controversial, and not free of potential negative reactions from immuno-compromised infants and individuals. However, if it were me, I would give the products I've recommended to help his developing immune system. In addition I would recommending adding this coconut oil based ingredient to applesauce daily to help immune function:

Monolaurin - open 1 capsule and mix with food.

You can use Monolaurin too, just use about 4 times as much for yourself or other adults. Thanks for your email and your continued business. Please let me know if I can be of further help!

What do you suggest for allergies that cause bronchial issues?

Q. I have issues with food allergies, which I am careful to avoid triggering. They have caused my bronchial issue since about 1973 so am surprised to find that after moving to Toronto from Santa Monica, California and living here for a month, this issue has surfaced. What supplements do you recommend?

A. Moving to a new area will expose you to airborne things your body isn't accustom too, and sometimes it takes a while for your body to learn to handle these new dusts and pollens. You should consider both homeopathic products I listed below to help alleviate your allergy problems. They have different ingredients and seem to be helpful for several different processes that are important to address in alleviating your symptoms. (USA links are shown next to product as USA)

• Aller-gen by Genestra - (USA) exerts its effects by stimulating the adrenocortical and natural defense systems to neutralize the allergic complexes and modulate the histamine response.
• Allergiplex by Unda - (USA) is indicated for allergies caused by all airborne (inhalant) allergens, allergic rhinitis and hayfever. Nasal discharge, nasal edema, sneezing, lacrimation and difficulty breathing are the common symptoms found in allergy sufferers. Allergiplex works at the onset of these symptoms as well as preventatively when taken prior to the allergy season.

Additionally, since you mentioned you have food allergies, we do have a probiotic that could be very helpful as well to improve the health of your intestinal tract. The probiotic I am providing a link to is very beneficial for those that have sensitivities to gluten and dairy, as well as providing good organisms for the GI tract. When the GI tract is out of balance with these organisms, more allergies and other intestinal problems can result. Probiotics have also been shown to help improve the bodies natural immune system.

• HMF Neuro - (USA) take 1 with a meal twice a day for several weeks, then reduce down to one a day for maintenance. It is great to take this long-term if you can.

Also, Fish oil can be helpful to reduce the inflammation in the body, however, for older people I do not recommend Cod Liver Oil because of the vitamin A content, older people tend to store vitamin A in the liver, and if you are getting plenty through diet and vitamins, Cod Liver Oil is not a good idea. I will provide you a link to another fish oil you can try, it is a high quality fish oil and the taste is very acceptable.

• Super EFA Liquid by Genestra - (USA) this is a high potency fish oil, and a great one to start with to help lower inflammation and improve the brochial support. You may want to go to a lower dose fish oil later, but I would recommend this for now, at 2 tsp a day for 1 week then lower to 1 tsp a day. You can mix this with a little OJ if you like.

I would recommend you try all these for a while and if you are still having breathing difficulties after a few weeks, please let me know, we may want to try some different homeopathic remedies that are more specific to the lungs.

Prevention of Swine Flu with Muco-Coccinum

Q. Is Muco Coccinum effective for prevention of the Swine Flu? Also I have allergies which give me with a chronic cough. Which supplement would help with that?

A. The Muco Coccinum helps to elevate the bodies immune response to any flu. The company makes no claim that it will prevent the Swine Flu, but that is could help the body better respond to an infection of the flu.

At the first sign of symptoms, take one tablet allowing it to dissolve under the tongue. If symptoms persist, take one tablet two or three times during the day. If symptoms continue to persist after three days, discontinue use and seek advice from a health care practitioner.

Preventatively: Muco Coccinum® 200 may be prescribed right from the beginning of the autumn season, with one tablet to be taken every 15 days.
For particularly sensitive individuals (children and the elderly):
1 tablet per week throughout the winter season.

For your chronic cough associated with allergies, I would recommend working on improving your bodies reactivity to the things you are allergic to. Here are some suggestions to try. Sometimes one may work better than the other, so if choice #1 doesn't work as well as you'd like, then try choice #2.

• Aller-gen by Genestra, may be a better product to start with to improve your body's response to allergens.
• Allergiplex by Unda - this can help lower the histamine response to pollens.

Keep in mind, we can also work with the Unda line using 2-4 remedies at once, but you might want to try one of these suggestions first.

Products available in Canada
Muco Coccinum
Aller-gen by Genestra
Allergiplex by Unda