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ALLERGY – (Example of Sinusitis And Asthma)

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Allergy is a term used to describe any situation, sneeze attacks from and watery eyes on a hot day, until to red rash itchy and wheezing in breathing after coming in contact with pet animal or lip and tongue swelling and sickness after eating peanut. Briefly, allergy mean “reaction turning” , namely reaction mechanism of body's defense towards materials normally harmless. Most allergy always happens is : 

          i.             Allergic rhinitis and itchy eye (allergy konjuntivitis)  

         ii.             Asthma

iii.             Itchy skin rashes    

iv.             Food allergy    

v.              Allergy for hornet and bee sting.   

vi.             Sinusitis

 HOW ALLERGY HAPPEN 

Allergy begins when a person is exposed to any allergen such as house mite, pets, pollen and fungus because it produces allergy antibodies call imunoglobin E (IgE). Imunoglobin allergy antibody (IgE) stick itself to lymphocytes or antigen call mast cell. Mast cell containing histamine (a kind of protein), chemoatractants and other chemicals call leukotrin which can expand blood vessel and constrict smooth muscle (smooth muscle) that surround lung airway. Mast cell stick by imunoglobin allergy antibody (IgE) in fact can be found on the whole skin and layer nose, mouth, tongue, lung route and small intestine. It (mast cell) stick by imunoglobin allergy antibody (IgE) just now will break and release histamine, leukotrin and chemoatractants that would eventually produce allergy reaction. Mast cell will also attract other cell, especially white blood cell call eosinophil, irritate and cell damage. Histamine and leukotrin will cause sneeze and itchiness and swelling on the skin, in cavity lung (airway), and in strata nose. This will caused itchy bulge red color on the skin, asthma and blocked nose. This irritation is stimulated by the presence of eosinophil and enhance lnose and lung sensitivity layer and produce chronic symptom.

ANTI HISTAMINE ACTIVITY - IMPACT TO ALLERGY (ALLERGIC / SINUS)-Testimony   

Histamine (hist = mean it comprise from waste of dregs (residue) histidine, while amine = because it is vasoactive amine that causes several indications allergic (allergic symptoms) such as irritation and constriction of smooth muscle.

Histamine is a proteins important cause allergic effects. While allergic because of reaction immune for harmless customary materials such as pollen and dust (used to be recognized as allergen) shall be affixed to lymphocytes those mentioned as antigen. The antigen will  react is mast cell (mast cell). In fact to happen this interaction allergy imunoglobin allergy antibody (IgE) who are free afloat, shall be affixed to the recipient of surface of the cell masta (mast cell surface receptors). That mast cell will react with itself by release histamine, leukotrin and chemoatractants that would eventually produce allergy reaction. The reaction just because of material which actually harmless to the body, then let immunization system works and react to allergic elements is mean an abuse and interference to the body. Therefore use of anti histamine can help body to live more safer and comfortable with the system immune.

The outcome of the study from medical experts found that nigellone is a major active ingredient successfully dissociated from grain nigella sativa. Dr. Mahouz and Dr. El-Dakhakny find that chemical properties and it's pharmacology protect their experimental animal (guinea pigs) from histamine bronchospasm in whose induce.

In the year 1960, it was reported that crystalline nigellon had been used as a substance to treat children and also adult who already have bronchial asthma, and found that it has it's own therapeutic value and does  not contain any toxic substances. However, the reaction can be seen after a few days.

In 1993, Dr Nirmal Chakravarty did a study to confirm whether crystalline nigellon is likely to contribute as histamine release deterrent agent.

Inhibition for the release of antigen induced histamine can be seen in diagram 1. Egg white were used as antigen. Concentration nigellon at the rate 11ug / mL gives 50 % retarding potential for release histamine

For compound 48/80 those included (induced), histamine discharged at same rate like in the case of nigellone (diagram 3). 50% inhibition release histamine happened at the rate of 15ug / mL.

Capacity nigellon as deterrent and inhibitor agent to histamine release likely originate from restriction of protein kinase C and reduction of calcium intracellular thickness. Oxidative energy metabolic inhibition (oxidative energy metabolism) may also played a role.

Nigellon impact on histamine release supported by protein kinase C stimulation also result in shut it production protein kinase C to another cell. Because protein kinase C very significant in reaction of biology include encouraging formation cancer and as a conclusion it is seen so potential to be used as a key ingredient of anti cancer.      

Breast milk naturally contain a really stunning composition of fatty acid. It comprises of 45-50% 'saturated', 35% 'monounsaturated ' and 15-20% 'polyunsaturated'. From the total number of that saturated fatty acid, approximately 18% from it is antimicrobial fatty acid comprising of lauric acid and capric acid. Both are antimicrobial fatty acid which gave a milking baby the protection from a variety of viruses, such as HIV and herpes, bacteria such Chlamydia and helicobacter, and protozoa such as giardia lamblia.

The level of antimicrobial fatty acids may be as low as 3-4%. However a mother who take virgin coconut oil in their food, the level of lauric and capric acid in their milk will increase .

Lately, study had shown that when virgin coconut oil is consumed as part of nutrition, the content of lauric acid in breast milk will increase triple, while the content of capric acid will increase double. For some mother in some countries, the level of lauric and capric acid inside their milk can reach approximately 21% (for lauric acid) and 6% (for capric acid). This situation will give their baby more protection against viruses, bacteria and protozoa. (see the study on The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition – publish in the year 1998).

Apart from being beneficial for the child the mother who takes virgin coconut oil in their food will also get additional nutrition, because the 'saturated fat' which is 'medium chain fatty acid' in coconut oil is easily digested and converted into energy, enable her to activate or enhance her metabolic system, enable her to support the body's immune system and proven to overcome thyroid problem. 

Testimonial from some of the consumers showed that virgin coconut oil help to facilitate them in giving birth and can help restore postnatal crack effect on the skin  (tummy area).

Breast milk contained unique fatty acid. It comprises of 45 to 50 percent 'saturated', approximately 35 percent 'monounsaturated', and 15 to 20 percent 'polyunsaturated' fats. From the whole 'saturated fatty acid' generated in the mammary gland, 18 percent from it is antimicrobial fatty acids, lauric acid and capric acid. Antimicrobial fatty acids give baby a protection from a variety of viruses such as HIV and herpes, bacteria as chlamydia and helicobacter, and protozoa such as giardia lamblia.

When mothers who breast-feed their children consumed food from coconut fat (especially virgin coconut oil, desiccated coconut and coconut milk) the content of lauric acid and capric acid level increased significantly in their milk. (see The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, publish in the year 1998). That means the level of protection of antimicrobial lauric acid and capric in breast milk will increase, and finally giving extra protection for the child.

According to some research, it shows that without the additional lauric acid from nutrition, breast milk already contained 3 percent lauric acid and 1 percent capric acid produced by the mother's mammary gland, and the level of lauric acid and capric acid varies between every mother who breast-feed their child. However when lauric acid is taken through nutrition like coconut fat, the content of lauric acid in breast milk increased three fold, while the content of capric acid increased almost double. This condition can provide more protection for the baby against a variety of viruses, bacteria and protozoa.

(Francois CA, Connor SL, Wander Rc, Connor WE. Acute effects of dietary fatty acids on the fatty acids of human milk. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 1998;67:301-308)

Milk enriched with very important MCFA promotes a healthy growth and development of a child. Based on that reason, MCFA are added to most breast or infant food. However, this fatty acid is not the same with the original found in mother's milk. The company that produced milk will use coconut oil or indigenous palm oil in the near future. However medium chain triglycerides (MCT's oil) are used in some milk product because MCT is an industry product which contains 75 per cent of acid caprylate and 25 per cent of caprate acid and a little lauric acid and MCFA is the most important as an antimicrobial. The ratio of lauric acid with other MCFA in coconut oil is similar to the ratio in mother's milk. The reason MCT's is use replace high cost of coconut oil is only because of economy or health. Although caprylate acid and caprate acid is good, but it is not as good as laurate acid or the combination of all those 3 acids like those found in nature.

 If fatty acid content and milk quality can be altered, then how about mother's milk. Mother's milk is undeniably the best food for the baby. But not all mother's milk is same because it is greatly influence by the mother's health. If the mother did not eat nutritious food, then the body will utilized nutrient from its own network. If the mother is short of important nutrient, then she will produce less milk. Instead if the mother consumed food containing toxic (such as trans fatty acid) her milk will also contain toxic. Therefore eating food intelligently for pregnant and lactating women is very important.

The mammary gland produced some of the MCFA as the main component in mother's milk. Why MCFA is in  the breast milk, is because the baby's digestive system is still not fully developed. MCFA would be much simpler for the body to absorb and use. It provides nutritient and energy the baby needed to grow healthily. MCFA, having antimicrobial characterics protect the baby from viruses like HIV and herpes, bacteria as Chlamydia and H Pyrolis, fungus such as candida and protozoa such as giardia.

Study on animals as well as humans had shown that MCFA became an important component in the breast milk for a truly healthy growth and development of the body. It is acknowledged that there is a clear difference between food containing LCFA (vegetable oil) and food which contains MCFA (coconut oil) on the lifespan and growth rate. A baby whose mother consumed MCFA grows faster, healthier and has a longer lifespan of 68 percent compared with 32 percent otherwise. This is especially for babies who were born underweight.

Latest study which involves 46 infants who were born underweight, confirmed that coconut oil when added to their food, gain weight faster. Miraculously the increased in bodey weight is  connected to the physical growth not the amount of fat stored. In conclusion, consumption of coconut oil in baby's food will increased their weight faster and the food can be properly digested. Whereas vegetable oil will only go through the digestive tract without being fully digested consequently fail to meet the nutrient requirement for development. MCFA not only facilitate fat absorption by the baby but it also facilitate the absorption of vitaminss, mineral and those proteins dissolved in fat.

If the milk does not contain enough MCFA, usaully the baby suffer malnutrition and become susceptible to contagious diseases. Therefore mother's milk should contain as much MCFA as produced by nature. This can be achieved by taking a lot of food which contain MCFA. Mothers who produced milk rich in nutrient can enhance the baby's health. If cow's milk and other milk products contain low MCFA, then the richest food with MCFA is tropical oil, especially coconut oil.

Fatty acid as antimicrobial is quite low, only around 3 percent, yet when the mother eats coconut product such as desiccated coconut, coconut milk, coconut oil and others then the MCFA's content in her milk will increase significantly. For example, taking 40 grams (around 3 tablespoon) of coconut oil systemically can increase lauric acid in mother from 3.9 % to 9.6 % after 14 hours. The content of caprylate acid and caprate acid also increased. “This is a very important benefit”; said Mary G, Enig, Ph.D, a lipid chemist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition “Milk has already increased the number antimicrobial laurite acid and  caprate acid that provide higher protection for the baby. “If the mother consume coconut oil daily during  lactation, MCFA's content will be greater.

Fatty acid as antimicrobial is quite low, only around 3 percent, yet when the mother eats coconut product such as desiccated coconut, coconut milk, coconut oil and others then the MCFA's content in her milk will increase significantly. For example, taking 40 grams (around 3 tablespoon) of coconut oil systemically can increase lauric acid in mother from 3.9 % to 9.6 % after 14 hours. The content of caprylate acid and caprate acid also increased. “This is a very important benefit”; said Mary G, Enig, Ph.D, a lipid chemist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition “Milk has already increased the number antimicrobial laurite acid and  caprate acid that provide higher protection for the baby. “If the mother consume coconut oil daily during  lactation, MCFA's content will be greater.

 If the mother did not take food which contains MCFA during lactation, then the mammary gland will only be able to produce around 3%  laurite acid and 1%  caprate acid. Consequently the baby will lack nutrition and also antimicrobial protection.

The syndrome's severity often change. People who are affected will probably undergo temporary recovery and work as usual, and will be ill again after a few moment. Unfortunately most people do not realize  that they had been attack by the disease, and think that this phenomenon is due to age factor, stress or seasonal disease. As a result they do not do anything to overcome it. 

Until today the main cause of the disease is still unknown. But it is believed that it is caused by a combination of various factors. Among them are the result from many chronic infection and adverse nutrition, excessive stress and food poisoning, all of these inflict stress on the immune system and depleting the body's energy.

Dr Murray Susser, MD from Santa Monica, California said that this chronic fatigue syndrome usually starts with a simple virus infection that causes breathing infection such as influenza and flu. Similarly with the infection of herpes virus which is smallpox and Epstein Bar virus that causes mononucleosis. Since virus is believed to be the main cause of this syndrome, then not much that can be done because there is no drug that can cure the disease caused by virus. Wrong dosage of drug can aggravate the situation and experimenting with antibiotic and different drugs is not a good solution.

Under these circumstances virgin coconut oil is the main alternative to solve the chronic fatigue syndrome . The fatty acid in coconut oil is capable of killing herpes virus and Epstein-Barr virus that we are convinced to be the main cause. It is also capable of killing Candida and giardia and a variety of other organisms that cause chronic fatigue.

Because chronic fatigue syndrome is caused by the disease that depresses the immune system, hence virgin coconut oil will be the solution. Its role is to kill the organism and free the body from dangerous microorganism. With the decrease of these dangerous organism eats up body's energy, the immunity system therefore would be able to function better subsequently reducing the stress to the body. 

Virgin coconut oil can give immediate energy and stimulate metabolism. The increase in energy will not only raise the spirit, but it also boost the ability of the body to recover faster. The higher the metabolism the more efficient is the immune system and the faster the body recover and improve itself. Metabolism will function at a higher level in the cell of the body, whereas stressed metabolism will cause cell to function slower. And this means remedial and body improvement also will becomes slower.

PCRDF Chairman Maria Clara Lobregat told reporters that government will not spend a single centavo with this trial, and it will determine the efficacy of coconut chemicals.  Health Secretary Alberto Romualdez said the trial needs approval and protocol, and institutional ethics review board will assess issues on using human subjects for research purposes. He welcomed the fact that the government will not shoulder the expenses for the tests.  "It is very expensive, but since the DOH does not have that kind of money and the private sector does, then we can ask patients to participate," he said.

The tests involve 15 Filipino patients: 12 females and three males in the early stages of HIV infection. Tayag said the trial seeks to achieve what experts in the United States have found out in research - - that coconut chemicals increase the CD4 cell count and lower the viral load of HIV patients to undetectable levels.  Dr. Eric Tayag, chief epidemiologist of the hospital, said the CD4 cells are the body's first line of defense against infection and disease, but they are also the first to be attacked by the HIV. The viral load is the amount of the virus in the blood.  It will cost the 15 patients P300,000 each in coconut oil and monolaurin capsules, but he said this will not cost the hospital anything.

Dr. Conrado Dayrit, president of the National Academy of Science and Technology and a member of the PCRDF board, explained that HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, has a fatty envelop, and monolaurin can penetrate and dismember this envelop rapidly when ingested.  Monolaurin is a substance derived from lauric acid, a component of the coconut. It is the most important and most effective component of coconut oil.  "It disrupts the membrane coating the envelop by softening it first. If this happens, the virus will die," he said.

The PCRDF is funding the trial, but United Laboratories will receive the technology of processing the monolaurin capsules. (Philippine Headline News Online)

The study included women who were treated with zidovudine and those who were not. With an increasing geometric mean of the levels of plasma HIV-1 RNA levels (viral load) there was an increasing rate of transmission from mother to infant up to levels exceeding 100,000 copies of virus per milliliter (mL). When the maternal level was less that 1000 copies of virus per mL (0 of 57 women), the rate was zero percent; when the level was between 1000 and 10,000 copies per mL (32 of 193 women), the rate was 16.6 percent; when the level was between 10,001 and 50,000 copies per mL (39 of 183 women), the rate was 21.3 percent; when the level was 50,001 to 100,000 copies per mL (17 of 54 women), the rate was 30.9 percent; and when the level was greater than 100,000 copies per mL (26 of 64 women), the rate was 40.6 percent.

The highest rate was 63.3 percent for women who had levels of virus greater than 100,000 and who had not received zidovudine. However, for women whose levels were between 50,000 and 100,000, the rate of vertical transmission was the same whether they received zidovudine (31.2 percent) or did not received zidovudine (31.6 percent).

Lauric.org believes that this research reinforces the comments from an earlier response by lauric.org. Monolaurin, the monoglyceride of lauric acid, destroys the HIV-1 virus. If HIV-1-infected pregnant women were given a source of lauric acid during pregnancy, there could be additional lowering of viral load, which could be helpful in preventing vertical transmission of the virus.

Further, those infants who acquire HIV-1 infection by vertical transmission from their HIV-1-infected mothers are candidates for the adjunct antiviral nutritional support from lauric fats in their infant formula. Since the current medical recommendations prevent these infants from receiving human milk from their HIV-1-infected mothers, they need to be given infant formulas. There was a time when most of the infant formulas in the United States could be counted on to have a source of lauric acid and capric acid in their formulation to match that found in human milk. This is no longer true for many of the infant formulas.  Additionally, older HIV-1-infected children, who consume regular diets, could benefit from a source of lauric acid such as desiccated coconut or coconut milk products.

The researchers concluded that "HIV-1-infected infants who acquire CMV infection in the first 18 months of life have a significantly higher rate of disease progression and central nervous system disease than those infected with HIV-1 alone." Further, among those infants who are HIV-1-infected, the infants who develop CMV continue to have a higher rate of CMV and more severe disease at four years of age.

Infants who are HIV-1-infected have a higher rate of CMV infection at 6 months than those who are not HIV-1-infected (39.9 vs 15.3 percent). At age 18 months, those infants who are HIV-1-infected and who also have CMV infection have higher rates of HIV-1 disease progression (70.0 percent) than those who are only HIV-1-infected (30.4 percent). In those children who were only HIV-1-infected, rapid progression of HIV-1 disease was related to their having higher levels of virus (i.e., higher viral load)

Monolaurin, the monoglyceride of lauric acid, destroys CMV, as well as other herpes viruses and HIV-1. If HIV-1-infected pregnant women were given a source of lauric acid during pregnancy, there could be additional lowering of viral load, which could be helpful in preventing vertical transmission of the virus.

Further, those infants who acquire HIV-1 infection by vertical transmission from their HIV-1-infected mothers are candidates for the adjunct antiviral nutritional support from lauric fats in their infant formula. Since the current medical recommendations prevent these infants from receiving human milk from their HIV-1-infected mothers, they need to be given infant formulas. There was a time when most of the infant formulas in the United States could be counted on to have a source of lauric acid and capric acid in their formulation to match that found in human milk. This is no longer true for many of the infant formulas.

The older HIV-1-infected children, who consume regular foods, could benefit from a source of lauric acid such as desiccated coconut products.

June 1, 1999, lauric.org - Several fatty acids are very important for health and development. Among them are lauric acid and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These two fatty acids are found in human milk from lactating mothers. Lauric acid is the medium-chain fatty acids used by the infant to make antimicrobial monoglycerides to keep the infant from getting infections. DHA is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid that is absolutely essential for proper brain development in the infant, and for healthy vision. Children and adults also need a source of both lauric acid and DHA. Lauric acid can only be obtained through foods and the best source in the United States is coconut including sulfite-free desiccated coconut. Children and adults can make their own DHA if they have adequate dietary consumption of the precursor to DHA, which is alpha-linolenic acid, and if they also don’t have too much omega-6 vegetable oils or partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (trans fatty acids) in their regular diets. The best source of preformed DHA is cod liver oil and fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel. (Copyright 1999 lauric.org).