Wild Fire After Effects

We hope this articlel finds you all safe. We are all shaken up with friends and families having had to evacuate in the last few weeks. Some people have lost their homes or businesses. And with all stressors come stages of healing, rebuilding, re-balancing. We take whatever steps we can.

In addition to recovering from the trauma, we are concerned about body responses. Our lungs, sinuses, respiratory tracts have been offended. The smoke offense is obvious and for some, debilitating, but the toxic debris from building and industrial materials is also a problem. We are breathing this and will continue to, for months to come.

The smoke released by any type of fire (forest, brush, crop, structure, homes, tires, or waste) is a mixture of particles and chemicals produced by incomplete burning of carbon-containing materials. It typically contains many different chemicals, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), carbon monoxide, aldehydes, benzene, toluene, styrene, acid gases, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. Smoke may also contain metals and dioxins.

Inhaling smoke for a short time can cause immediate (acute) effects. Smoke is irritating to the eyes, nose, and throat, and its odor may be nauseating. In addition, studies have shown that some people exposed to heavy smoke have temporary changes in lung function, which makes breathing more difficult. Two of the major agents in smoke that can cause health effects are carbon monoxide gas and very small (called fine) particles.

Inhaling carbon monoxide decreases the body's oxygen supply. This can cause headaches, reduce alertness, and aggravate a heart condition known as angina. Fine particles travel deep into the respiratory tract, reaching the lungs. Inhaling fine particles can cause a variety of health effects, including irritation of the bronchi and lung and shortness of breath and can worsen medical conditions such as asthma and heart disease.

This note is to equip you with information and ideas about how to recuperate from this trauma:

For LUNG SUPPORT: Use the following supplements

• Pneuma Chord - 2 drops morning, noon and night, under the tongue and swallow
• Drainage Tone - 30 drops morning, noon, and night, under the tongue and swallow
• Pneuma Carotene - 2 tablets/2x daily for lung tissue rebuilding and proper elimination of lung toxins

• ClearVite--(intestinal re-balancing-liver detoxification powder)
  
  For STRESS
  • Stress X - 2 caps per day
  • RelaxTone - 30 drops 2x daily under the tongue and swallow
  
  Special respiratory and lung support protocols for children are also available call 800-608-5602.

Dr. Laura Thompson, Family Nutritionist and Naturopathic Endocrinologist has a nationwide practice by phone, and locally in Carlsbad, California. Call for in-home testing info, 800-608-5602.  

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products suggested, are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please check with your health care practitioner for your best health options.

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