The Adverse Effects of Wheat and Other Grains

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The Adverse Effects of Wheat and Other Grains

http://www.holistic-physician.com/articles/broch-wheat.htm

 

I have found wheat to be one of the most abundant and problematic foods. I

believe it to be the single largest contributor to intestinal dysbiosis,

parasitic infections, and universal food allergies

(Allergy/Intolerance/Sensitivity,

see previous article

http://www.holistic-physician.com/articles/broch-fallergies.htm ). This does not

mean that everybody in the world should stop eating

wheat and that it is the " food of the devil " , etc. ,etc. I don't want to

exaggerate or overstate my observations.

 

It is important to fist note that some people can be severely allergic to

wheat. They can be diagnosed with the disease called Celiac or Celiac Sprue.

This

is an illness that is treatable, but can be painful and confusing for

patients and their families. The people are also allergic to wheat " sister "

grains of

rye, oat and barley.

 

Fortunately, most people do not suffer from Celiac disease. Most problems are

from simply consuming too much wheat. Most people can assimilate a small to

moderate amount as a PART of their diet. It is when we make it the MAJOR part

of our diet (western/industrialized diets) that it can become a problem.

 

Consuming too much wheat can lead to decreased pancreatic function -

decreased output of insulin and digestive enzymes. This can lead to blood sugar

regulation problems such as hyper- or hypoglycemia (see Blood Sugar article

http://www.holistic-physician.com/articles/broch-bs.htm ) and chronic digestive

disorders.

 

Symptoms may include fatigue, memory loss, sleep disruption, allergies,

muscle and joint pain, high blood pressure, asthma, headaches, visual

disturbances,

learning disabilities/hyperactivity/attention deficit, obesity, chronic

digestive disorders, to ulcers, food allergies, diarrhea/constipation, inability

to

absorb vital nutrients, parasitic infections, intestinal dysbiosis

(unbalanced normal bacterial count), sinusitis, candidiasis, hypo/hyperthyroid,

and

menstrual/hormonal difficulties to name a few.

 

Over-consumption of wheat can also lead to a sensitized intestinal tract.

This is a big contributor. At this time, I understand that there is a cascade of

deterioration as follows:

 

Normal digestive tract then... over-consumption of wheat then... intestinal

dysbiosis then... heightened intestinal immune response then... degradation of

the intestinal lining then... pancreatic dysfunction (insulin and digestive

enzyme deficiency) then... parasitic infection susceptibility then... inability

to absorb micro-nutrients then... absorption of un-digested, antigenic

proteins then... ultimately leading to degraded health, vitality and even

chronic

sickness and disease.

 

The good news is this can be dealt with rather easily. Under the supervision

of a competent health care provider, wheat can be removed from the diet for a

period of a few weeks to several months. This gives the pancreas and the

intestinal tract time to repair and rebuild, the blood sugar system and

intestinal

flora a time to re-balance and normal intestinal enzyme and immune system

activities return. Patients usually loose a good bit of weight and they feel

lighter and less " bloated " . They also feel more energetic and have greater

mental

clarity than they can ever remember!

 

I believe this wheat connection to be one of the greatest factors in chronic

illness. It just makes sense. I have seen incredible results just removing or

reducing wheat in the diet.

 

 

Brett Saks, DC, Dipl.Ac., FAACP, FIFHI

Chiropractic Physician

Diplomat of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture

Fellow of the American Academy of Chiropractic Physicians

Fellow of the Institute for Human Individuality

http://www.holistic-physician.com

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

accordingf to Donald Lepore in The Ultimate Healing System (page 10) "

Wheat allergies often occur in summertime. The sun tends to burn up

vitamin F to the sunburned area to correct it. Vitamin F is used as a

skin regenerator. This is why is why people put oils n their bodies

when in the sun! Many people, during summer, will feel tired and

exhausted. This is not only from the heat, which causes a potassium and

sodium deficiency because of sweating, but also due to a wheat allergy

because the sun has burned up the body's supply of vitamin F. It should

be noted that a feathers/wool allergy will also respond to the (wheat)

antidotes magnesium, histidine, sodium and vitamin F. "

 

 

I run into this issue quite often and first rule out what i call

imbalance as opposed to allergy. We work on the vitamin F factor first.

If that does not control the issue then we look deeper. i work with

dogs and yes my dogs eat grains - mostly oats, barley and some wheat.

Their diet is COMPLETELY balanced and it is only the auto-immune dogs

that I have the most challenge with and often go to non-wheat or high

carb vegetables. These animals usually have either pancreas or usually

adrenal issues. 80% of all dogs get thyroid disease as well which

affects this too....but I'm off on a tangent again :-)

 

Bethanne Elion

Poultney, VT

 

 

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