My new book, Live free From Asthma and Allergies has just been published by Ten Speed Press and will be available in bookstores this month.  This book is an updated revision of my first book, Winning the War Against Asthma and Allergies, which is out of print. 

Live Free From Asthma and Allergies  offers individuals who suffer with asthma and sinusitis and allergies some complementary techniques for evaluating their hidden sensitivities whether food or environmental, as well as  offering  ways to overcome these sensitivities  or be able to more tolerate them.  This book can shed some light on this condition, and check out the expanding resource/appendix and testimonials. 

Live Free From Asthma and Allergies  can help those who suffer better understand their condition  and perhaps help one to  resolve some sensitivities on their own.

Email Ellen Cutler, D.C  with any questions to my instititute  at: janie@bioset.net

Many people experience joint pain and fatigue.  They can be young or old- no real difference. They may notice it is worse some days and better other days.  And perhaps when they are on vacation it is hardly recognizable.  Could it just be getting older, or can there be something systemic. 

I have found that allergies or sensitivities can be the underlying trigger as well as one’s diet.  If you are one of those that suffers from one or both of these symptoms, dry eating less sugar (sometimes chronium picolinate can be helpful do ward off those sugar cravings) and definitely avoid the grains.  These include wheat, oats, millet, and even rice.  Try doing quinoa, and buckwheat.  They do not seem to promote inflammation.  The other grains and sugars often do.  You should expect to feel relief in ten days and I recommend introducing a digestive enzyme with meals for good digestion and a protease enzyme in between meals for reduction of inflammation.  There are also adrenal enzyme formulas for help with energy and stamina.

Poor digestion of foods and food allergies may be linked to IBS.  As we age, we become enzyme deficient and sugar intolerant.  Sugars are not just simple sugars, but they are also grains, dairy, fruit and even vegetables have natural sugars.  As you age, this intolerance may escalate and the bloating can turn into explosive bowel movements, urgency, cramping, and constant distrubing flatulence.  What can you do?  Enzymes are extremely effective and investigating your food sensitivities and clearing for them can be extremely effective.  Learn how to do this at home in The Food Allergy Cure.  It can turn your life around.  And you can enjoy eating and traveling much more.  This is not something you need to live with the rest of your life. 

Some allergies, those that give us some slight or moderate reactions may be reversed by reprograming your behavior.  You have been reacting to certain foods or pollens or even cats the same way for a period of time. What if a new behavior was learned that was not that same reaction.  Perhaps biofeedback can help, or a supplement taken at that time that let's you know what a normal relationship is to these items.  If you knew how to do this and it involved certain nutients, and balancing treatments, you may be very open to this form of therapy.  Well that is what BioSET is about and why it can help with allergies, pain, chronic disorders.  It may help through nutrition, detoxification, diet and an ability to change your behavior.  We have incredible results, and quickly.

In an article written in the medical journal "Thorax" by Dr. N.J. Wareham et al of Medical Research Council in Cambridge, UK reveals that modification of diet can reduce onset of asthma.  It is reported that people who suffer with asthma tend to consume less fruits and have decreased intake of Vitamin C and manganese.  It was also reported that blood levels of vitamin C were lower in people with asthma than their healthy counterparts. 

 So eat your raw meal each day, take your enzymes for good absorption of vitamins and minerals  and eat more vitamin C foods.  I have seen vitamin C to be extremely good for asthma.  I have actually seen it stop wheezing associated with an episode of asthma almost immediately.   

There are many advertisements on medications for acne.  And the side effects and risks are as numerous as the many different meds. 

I have seen success with treating acne by recognizing food allergies.  The most common food allergies are clearly the dairy products.  Most regard allergy to dairy as causing bloating, and bowel irregularities.  But there are other reactions that are just as common.  And one of those is acne.  Often a digestive enzyme with dairy food can reduce the reaction, but avoidance or minimizing is usually most successful.  It can't hurt to try and the results speak for themselves

It has often been said, that people who are raw fooders need less sleep than others that eat cooked food.  Perhaps this is true.  i was talking with someone tonight about this.  I have lived on the average of 5 hours of sleep for many years.  I truly can't imagine sleeping a whole 8 hours.  I always thought this was just my body type, and it actually may be exactly what it is, but on the other hand, it could very well be that I am one of those raw fooders.  Time will tell, when more people gravitate to that type of diet. 

But it also may be eating less food.  I encourage eating less - take half of your meal and push it away.  It can affect your overall health, stamina and weight.  Enzymes can also help accomplish this.

In the article on snoring and women over 50, an association  with snoring seems to occur more often with  woman in their 50's.  And the heavier a woman is, the more likely she is to snore.  For many, I have found snoring a direct result of eating certain foods and overeating.  The foods that seem to be the culprit are carbohydrates, yeast, sugar and dairy.  This includes bread, pasta, icecream, cookies, cakes, cereal, bars, and candy. 

Try avoiding these foods completely for 10-14 days, and see if there is a decrease in snoring.  Losing weight will usually occur with this diet, which will also help with snoring.  Complete avoidance is recommended, and take a digestive enzyme with foods.  This will cut down on craving for these foods.  Remember yeast is in breads, cookies, cakes, pastries and donuts. 

Wonderful news!  The top beverage companies are going to pull out all the soda machines in the schools within three years time.  Down with high fructose corn syrup and do away with  obesity.  This is great news.  Why does it need to take over three years?.  In this day and age, why not do it immediately.  Easy to replace with water or other healthier beverages. 

But I will not complain, it is a first step and hopefully more will come.  Education is key for these children and the education needs to begin early on in school.  As they learn to read and write, they should learn how to care for their bodies and how to prevent illness-eating correctly, balanced, the down side to sweets and carbs, exercise and what obesity is, and the health risks accompanying obesity.  Kids are fascinated by their bodies and love to learn how to care for it and make it strong and healthy. 

Happy to hear soda will need another home besides the schools. 

It appears that allergic disease is an  important issue worldwide. The incidence of allergies is rising and they present in different ways such as sinusitis and ear infections ,asthma, headaches, food allergies, skin allergies such as eczema, and hives. The increasing incidence of allergies  and asthma has not been completely explained but may be due to many factors. Factors contributing to the increasing asthma prevalence may include home and office construction and resulting allergen exposures, as well as poor digestion, food allergies, poor food choices,  and increasing obesity and, outdoor and indoor  air quality. I believe the health care providers need to look into lifestyle changes to change the trend of the increasing occurence of allergies.  People are frustrated with the treatment options for allergies and asthma.  The results are poor, they are temporary and the side effects are more than one can bare.   Let's finally turn the attention to common sense life style changes.  It is easy, fun and you have one side effect- FEELING GOOD !! AND NO MORE ALLERGIES !!See treatment of allergies and asthma