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I've been doing a LOT of thought on this Trigger Foods theory. I'm excited about it. I've been trying to figure out a way to muscletest ALL foods, from one list..... then realized I've had a comprehensive list like this for Years...... in a Compiled Foods list by Blood Type. While I realize that this list is ONLY by blood type, and in a LOT of cases there will be some crossovers in sensitivities for Trigger purposes, this is the best comprehensive list I've come up with to do comprehensive testing from..... This list is in TXT format, and usable by anyone with any word processing program. I'll put it on Symphonic Health's Files Page as soon as I can get to it. You can download it there. If you have any improvements or additions to this list, Please send me a copy of your improvements, so I can keep up with your research... I am currently upgrading this txt file by making them into some consolidated charts that will list categories, then break it down into foods, Glycemic Index, and blood types, but be fairly compact to work with. When ready, I'll upload to this webpage for your convenience. If you are trying to incorporate this Trigger Food plan and track your food intake to chart your progress, this new Weekly Food Diary should be helpful to you. It not only tracks the foods you eat, and your weight, but in a format similar to Weight Watchers, Slim for Life, and other plans, as well as keeping track of your blood pressure, basal temperature, BM's, Exercise minutes and heart rate, and reminds you to eat before 6 PM. Together with a good scale similar to what WW uses (can be purchased at Linens & Things or Bed, Bath & Beyond) which goes to 350 pounds and measures not only pounds but ounces, you should be able to do as well or better than these other methods, without the expense, thus saving money. To print this front and back compactly, print top copy, then pause printer and remove printed page, replacing it in the paper tray and printing on backside...... to make a nice compact form. ♦ Blood Type is only a Guide – Allergy or Sensitivity may differ. It is listed merely as a Guideline; NOT a Rule in General. ♦ Muscle Test for Allergies, Sensitivities, Triggers for Disease/ Conditions/ Glucose rise of more than 40 points/ Water Retention Muscle Test: How Many Trigger Foods in Each Category? Identify and avoid use until clear. Does Organ / Gland involved - need to be held or lasered as well? Spine Tapped?
I have just completed reading a book called Dangerous Grains by James Braly, MD and Ron Hoggan, M.A. - Forward by Jonathan Wright, MD ISBN #1-58333-129-8 ($14.95) which is a incredible book. It goes into in depth research as to HOW Grains react in people's systems to penetrate their gut wall, and migrate into muscle layers where they are attacked by their own immune systems, causing all sorts of Disease pictures like Crohns Disease, Fibromyalsia, Multiple Sclerosis, Asthma, Auto Immune Thyroid Disease, Diabetes, Nephropathy, Optic Neuritis, Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis, Oral Canker Sores, Dermatitis Herpetiformis, Alopecia Areata, Arthritis, Cirrhosis of the Liver, Lupus, Schizophrenia, Senility, Dyslexia, Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic, and on and on....... even Cancer. All by means of Anti-Gliadin Antibodies... Of Course, the main trigger culprits are generally Grains of All types, Milk and Other Dairy Products including Eggs, Nuts, Tomatoes, Onions and other night shade veggies, and different Glycemic Index foods.... Dairy and gluten- grain products combine to make up the top six foods we now eat. Some bonds between the amino acids that form gluten proteins are extremely resistant to intestinal digestion. While some individuals produce a liver enzyme capable of digesting gluten, many do not. It is not clear if these enzymes are responsible for protection from gluten sensitivity, but it is probable. Undigested grain proteins spell trouble. Undigested and partly digested gluten proteins in the bloodstream, causes antibody production. (The following quote is on page 119) When proteins that make up our own tissues appear similar to "invader" proteins, our immune systems will attack our own tissues. When foreign proteins, or large fragments of protein, enter the bloodstream, their presence is sensed by the immune system, which interprets them as non-self and potentially harmful. The immune system then begins production of antibodies that are specifically tailored to identify and destroy these invaders. These antibodies react just as they would to the foreign proteins of infectious agents such as bacteria and viruses. At the same time, the immune system also produces memory cells, which remember and recognize certain parts of the structure of this invader protein, should it enter the blood again. The specific part of the protein sensed by the antibody is a set of amino acids. It is this set of amino acids, called an "epitope," to which the antibody attaches itself. Like a combination lock, these groups have a number of amino acids arranged in specific order. The memory cells recognize the invader by the combination of amino acids in their protein structure and signal for rapid production of many antibodies. They are called antigen-specific antibodies because the immune system has constructed them to identify and attack only molecules with the identifying sequence. (end of quote). Glutenins are thought to be associated with autoimmune skin diseases and certain cases of asthma. `Diet-induced intestinal permeability allows leakage of "friendly" bacteria from the intestine into the bloodstream, where it travels to, and becomes bound to, joint tissues. The immune system attacks, damaging both the intestinal bacteria and the joint tissues to which these bacteria are bound. This is thought to be the possible cause of the autoimmune disease of Rheumatoid Arthritis. It was interesting in this book, on page 163, they have an interesting table of allergy percentages to the highest % of foods... They listed Wheat as 60%, Corn 44%, Oats 34%, Rye 30%, Barley 24%, Rice 15%, Citrus 24%, Apples 12%, Onions 22% (check by color), Potatoes 20%, Cabbage 19%, Sprouts 18%, Peas 17%, Carrots 15%, Cows Milk 44%, Cheese 39%, Butter 25%, Yogurt 24%, Beef 16%, Pork 14%, Chicken 13%, Lamb 11%, Coffee 33%, Eggs 26%, tea 25%, Chocolate 22%, and Nuts 22%. While this book deals mostly with Grains and Celiac disease, These allergy percentages are a good beginning to understanding where to begin... L-glutamine, the most abundant amino acid in the blood, brain, and skeletal muscle, is a tasteless, nontoxic, and conditionally essential amino acid that appears to be showing promise in the treatment of celiac disease. Research demonstrates that glutamine is the primary fuel for the lining of the small intestine and immune system. When given in therapeutic doses (9-20 grams a day in divided doses), it also releases growth hormone and increases the production of a powerful, detoxifying, antioxidant enzyme called glutathione peroxidase, which seems to protect the intestinal lining from the destructive action of alcohol, NSAIDS, and aspirin.... Testing for IgG and IgA anti-gliadin and ELISA or EMA (Endomysium Antibody) or tTG (Tissue Transglutaminase) antibody screening is very helpful. tTG testing identifies 98% of those with celiac disease, and can be used to accurately rule out 95% of cases. Human Leukocyte Antigens= HLA-DQ2 and/or HLA-DQ8 Genetic Markers have been found in 43% of normal American population showing predispositions to developing a gluten-induced disease. Diet can help this. HLA proteins named DQ2 and DQ8 are found in more than 90 and 94% of those with celiac disease respectively. HLA-B8 is common in celiac disease and is found in about 80% percent of celiac patients. On the Parathyroid gland, a major regulating factor in the body's calcium metabolism; endomysium antibodies have been shown to cross- react with tissues of this gland. Oats cause abnormal changes to white blood cells inside a test tube, and more important, many Celiacs' develop symptoms in response to oats. **MS patients produce antibodies that attack their own myelin, the insulating sheath on nerve fibers. MS researchers are now reporting that many MS antibodies will attack insulin-producing cells. Further, they also report that antibodies from most IDDM patients will attack the myelin sheath on nerves. Gluten alone contains at least five distinct opioids A4, A5, B4, B5 and C, and they are found repeatedly in the structures of a single protein. Undigested proteins, or peptides, found in gluten cereals have a morphine-like properties, becoming potent drugs once they enter the bloodstream. Acronyms That Might Spell Hidden GlutenThese probably should be added to the compiled foods list under Food Additives.
Great Book! I realize it's mostly about gluten related sensitivity, but it's teaching premise can be applied to understanding how other foods can effect our systems. Hope this is helpful. Health, Hope, Joy & Healing : May you Prosper, even as your Soul Prospers 3John 2 Jennifer Ruby Email advice is not a substitute for medical treatment. |