Chronic Acne

36 Pages·2009·1.01 MB·English

by  Michelle Ferris

LRA by ELISA/ACT® Case Study of a 27-year-old Female
with Chronic Acne
Clinical Specialist: Anne Szpindor, MD - Chicago, IL
Prepared by Russell Jaffe, MD, Ph.D. and Jayashree Mani, MS, CCN
This report discusses Sarah, a 27-year- starts showing symptoms of disorder or
old woman with a more than five-year disease. Acne can be one such indicator.
history of chronic acne.
There are many factors that affect our
BACKGROUND: Acne means an immune system. These include antibiotic
outbreak of bacterial growth and ‘clean overuse and misuse in animal feed
up’ cell responses in the sebaceous glands as well as in people, persisting organic
of the skin. These glands are connected pollutants (POPs) that are often
to hair follicles; they produce an oily hormone disruptors, food toxin
substance called sebum. An acne lesion contamination and nutrient depletion,
forms when a hair follicle becomes toxic minerals, distress / emotional
grossly apparent due to being plugged disturbance, genetic disposition, and,
with sebum and dead cell debris. perhaps most important, while also
being most accessible to our ability to
The emergence of acne is often associ- influence, lifestyle choices.
ated with changes or ‘fluxes’ in levels of
androgenic hormones in the body. While Boosting our immune system by applying
this usually occurs between the ages of the first line comprehensive care
12 and 21, it can emerge at any age (FLCC) treatment guide provided with
when hormonally active chemicals of the LRA by ELISA/ACT® tests was
certain types circulate actively in particularly effective in this case.
the body. Common over- the-counter
products contain somewhat harsh MEDICAL HISTORY: Sarah presented
chemicals such as benzoyl peroxide, with chronic acne on the face, chapped
salicyclic acid, alcohol and / or sulfur as lips, and dry eyes in October 2002 that
‘active’ ingredients. While they may she reported to have suffered from for
suppress the acne for a short time, the last 5 years. A lawyer by profession,
a rebound reaction is common with the she was used to a moderate stress
reappearance of acne. Tetracycline level in daily life. She reports that she
and / or doxycycline antibiotics are ‘slept well’.
prescribed commonly to ‘fight’ the skin
infections. PRIMARY THERAPEUTIC INTER-
VENTIONS: On presentation, she
Our body’s immune system is responsible reports taking 20 mg. Accutane every
for protection from diseases as well as other day (QOD). While it did not
repair from wear and tear of our skin. If alleviate the symptoms, it was associated
our immune system weakens, our body with the onset of dry eyes. A regimen of
Zinc and Omega 3 fish oils had also could and, within just a couple of
been tried. months, found her acne clearing up. She
was asked to come for a follow up visit
The LRA by ELISA/ACT tests were in December 2003. By that time she was
taken in September 2002 with Sarah in sustained remission.
starting the program after being
counseled on her return visit the THREE YEARS LATER: Sarah is still
following month. Out of a total of 378 free of acne. She maintains the dramatic
items tested, Sarah had 7 strong improvements received by following her
reactions and 7 moderate reactions FLCC plan based on her individual LRA
that included: by ELISA/ACT tests results as well as
the treatment plan that her doctor
STRONG REACTIONS: Romaine incorporated into her comprehensive
lettuce, Raspberry, Flaxseed/linseed oil, and successful treatment care plan and
2-Methyl pentane, 3-Methyl pentane, case management.
Nickel metallic catalysts, and Ponceau
2R (red colorant)
MODERATE REACTIONS: Amaranth,
Cottonseed oil, Rhubarb, Heptachlor,
Dog dander, Cadmium, and Caffeine
INITIAL CLINICAL OUTCOME:
After getting educated about her
individualized program, Sarah carefully
avoided all her reactants as best she
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LRA by ELISA/ACT® Case Study of a 25-Year-Old
Female with Refractory Asthma
Prepared by Tori Trocki, MS, CCN
HISTORY: Debbie was diagnosed with Debbie took the LRA by ELISA/ACT®
asthma at age three. Not a single tests in August 2001 when she was
person in Debbie’s family had ever twenty-five years old. Debbie’s LRA by
suffered from asthma, so they were very ELISA/ACT test results were as follows:
unfamiliar with this condition. During
her initial office visit, the doctor STRONG REACTIONS: Cola, tuna,
suggested that her recent bout of molasses, and cumin
pneumonia could have stimulated
her asthmatic condition. The doctor MODERATE REACTIONS: Broccoli,
immediately gave Debbie medication to coffee, celery, hydrogenated oil,
prevent future asthma attacks. Her pistachio, tetrachloroethylene, aluminum,
mother had to give away their cat and and mushroom
take away all of her stuffed animals. She
had to have a humidifier in her room and IMPLEMENTATION: Debbie was
often had to sit in the bathroom with a informed on how to substitute the
hot shower running to inhale the steam items to which she had a strong
to help control the attacks. Debbie reaction as well as those to which
frequently received shots and used the reaction was moderate. While
liquid medication until her freshman eliminating the reactive items, she also
year in high school when she was given added nutritional supplementation to her
three different inhalers to control her diet, which was recommended with her
asthma. As a young adult, her asthma LRA by ELISA/ACT test results.
lessened slightly, but she was dependent
on inhalers during the allergy season CLINICAL OUTCOME: A few weeks
and when she played sports or exercised. after taking the LRA by ELISA/ACT
Debbie was given no dietary counseling tests, Debbie’s immediate allergies to
or delayed allergy testing prior to pollen, trees, and molds were cleared.
August 2001. She no longer had a runny nose, watery
eyes, and wheezing during the night that
PRIMARY PROBLEMS:Asthma attacks of she had experienced during the last 22
unknown cause. Immediate (IgE) years. Further, Debbie’s asthma attacks
allergies to dust, pollen, molds, cats, and subsided. She was able to discontinue
dogs were identified by RAST tests. use of the inhaler during the day, but she
still needed her inhaler occasionally
THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS: during strenuous workouts.
Debbie had undergone treatment for
asthma, including shots, liquid antihista- Six months later, Debbie is not using her
mine medication, and inhalers once her inhaler and is almost 100% free from
asthma was established. asthma. She has rotated the foods that
she reacted to on the LRA by The items to which Debbie currently
ELISA/ACT tests back into her diet shows a sensitivity signify improvement
and is on a maintenance nutritional in her immune defense and repair
supplement program. Debbie is now systems. Identification of these items
able to lead a normal life without the whose reactivity was acquired in the
worries of her asthma. past six months affords her the ability to
further reduce the burden on her
SIX-MONTH FOLLOW-UP: After six digestive and immune systems. This
months, Debbie retested and had strong systematic substitution allows an
reactions to aluminum, methoxychlor, environment to develop in which she
cola, sucanat, garbanzo bean, and can repair and rebuild her digestive
echinacea. She also had moderate competences and her neuro-immuno-
reactions to locust bean gum, cherry, hormonal system. Once digestion has
grapefruit, peach, poppy seed, and been fully repaired, homeostatic
cabbage/brussels sprouts. The results resilience and reserves can be rebuilt.
show that she continues to have a This is accompanied by loss of reactive
delayed sensitivity to cola and aluminum. lymphocytes by clonal deletion or by
However, when asked, Debbie admitted apoptosis. This means that through this
to exposing herself to these items repair and resetting the system the
during the six-month avoidance phase. body’s healing capacities can be most
Her substitution of the other items was actively engaged.
more systematic. This is an example of
how precise LRA by ELISA/ACT tests In summary, if Debbie and her
can be. The items that were systematically family had known about the LRA by
substituted lost their immune reactivity. ELISA/ACT tests and treatment
The two out of 12 reactive substances program earlier in her life, Debbie’s
for which exposure persisted were the many years of asthma medication and
ones whose reactivity was retained. suffering might have been prevented.
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help – and not getting results. LRA by ELISA/ACT's proven tests and personalized
treatment plans get to the causes of your problems. An optional treatment guide
helps restore your health.
Ask your doctor today for LRA by ELISA/ACT tests. Comprehensive, functional,
personal tests of your immune repair systems. Tune up your immune system;
RESTORE YOUR HEALTH TODAY.
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phone: [phone] • 800.553.5472 • fax: [phone] • e-mail: [email protected]
LRA by ELISA/ACT® Case Study of a 6-Year-Old Male
with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Prepared by Susan E. Brown, Ph.D.
HISTORY:As an infant, Brian had recurrent years old.* Brian’s LRA by ELISA/ACT
infections with recurrent antibiotic use. test results were as follows:
Hyperactivity and behavior problems
began at 18 months of age with weaning. STRONG REACTIONS: Dairy, sugar,
He was extremely hyperactive, climbing tobacco, bass, alfalfa, catfish, chocolate,
around, into things, and difficult to red oil
handle. Brian could not be left alone.
INTERMEDIATE REACTIONS: Arsenic,
Brian’s mother reported normal speech sodium benzoate, lamb, apple, sugars
development until about age two. (various), benzene, cola, lima bean (his
According to his mother, Brian was favorite food), cis-dichloroethylene,
losing the ability to speak as he was coconut, rose hips, squash, latex, brown
weaned. As the child moved into eating rice, (he consumed a lot of rice milk),
regular food, his mother noted that baker’s yeast, astragalus.
both his behavior and speech began to
deteriorate. At two years of age, Brian Overall, Brian was reactive to 24 of the
was not speaking. It was as if he could 300 substances tested. Many of the
not hear and was in a world of his own. reactive foods were commonly eaten
His hearing was tested, and he did and among his favorites (rice, apple,
not have a hearing problem. Shortly lima beans, catfish, and sugar).
thereafter, still two years of age, Brian Interestingly enough, even before taking
was diagnosed as autistic. At two and the LRA by ELISA/ACT test, his mother
one-half years of age, he was prescribed had suspected problems for Brian with
Ritalin. His mother never implemented dairy, apple juice, and sugar.
the prescription, but began seeking
alternative solutions. IMPLEMENTATION: Brian was taken
off all foods to which he had a strong
PRIMARY PROBLEMS: Hyperactivity, reaction as well as most of those to
behavior problems, and speech difficulties which the reaction was intermediate
with the exception of rice (in rice milk)
THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS: and some sugars. He was also put on a
The child had undergone the common nutritional supplement program, which
conventional treatment for recurrent included a multi-vitamin, additional B
infections (antibiotics) and was recom- vitamins, acidophilus, and DMG.
mended Ritalin for hyperactivity.
IMMEDIATE OUTCOME: Within one
The LRA by ELISA/ACT® test was taken week of eliminating the reactive foods,
in April 1994 when Brian was three Brian’s mother reported great improve-
ment in his behavior. As she explains, he the classroom, calmed down, and had
was able to follow directions, calm better attention.
down, sit down, and concentrate on
tasks. His attentiveness also improved. LONG-TERM OUTCOME: It is now
about three and one-half years since
Brian’s teachers were asked to comply testing, and Brian is in kindergarten.
with the food elimination, and they did. Eighty to 85% of the time he is in
One day, however, a substitute teacher regular classrooms. He no longer has
unwittingly gave Brian a cookie, and he the diagnosis of being autistic and has
rather immediately developed behavior gone from being classified as moderately
problems, such as fighting with other to only mildly mentally disabled. By
kids. As his mother reported, the teachers next year, he is expected to be fully
were readily convinced of the importance mainstreamed.
of these dietary restrictions for Brian.
Brian’s mother reports that his
Within one month, his parents found hyperactivity and behavior are well in
that Brian’s behavioral problems and control and considered rather normal
hyperactivity were 80% better. His for a child his age. In general, behavioral
attention and focusing ability was also flares are associated with exposure to a
an estimated 80% better. With the reactive substance such as chocolate or
calming, he could now concentrate. In a dairy food.
addition, his speech improved about
20% within the short term, and Brian’s mother also reports that the
improvement continues with time. elimination and new diet got easier over
time. Family members have seen the
Interestingly enough, when he was value of this approach and comply, and
finally taken off rice (rice milk) at age the schools also cooperate.
five, Brian again experienced dramatic
improvement.He was able to speak and * Please note that EAB did not offer the
reason more, behaved even better in Food Coloring Block until 1997.
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plans get to the causes of your problems. An optional treatment guide helps restore
your health.
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RESTORE YOUR HEALTH TODAY.
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phone: [phone] • 800.553.5472 • fax: [phone] • e-mail: [email protected]
LRA by ELISA/ACT® Case Study of a 7-Year-Old Male
with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Prepared by Susan E. Brown, Ph.D.
HISTORY:Eden had a history of problems acidophilus, buffered ascorbate, quercetin,
since infancy. From birth, it was clear and the like. Baths of Epsom’s salts and
that he was a difficult child. Even in baking soda were also given.
utero, he kicked excessively. As an
infant, he had colic and was hyperactive. IMMEDIATE OUTCOME:Eden’s mother
As he grew older, he had more reported that the LRA by ELISA/ACT
behavioral problems, a lack of language test helped immeasurably. Very quickly,
development,and was physically abusive. she was able to sort out the substances
that provoked the behavioral problems
Eden suffered digestive problems and and limited cognitive ability. In addition,
was hypersensitive to light, touch, and she found that after clearing the delayed
sound. He exhibited various food cravings hypersensitivities, she was able to easily
and was later shown reactive to the detect and manage the immediate
same substances he craved. At three reactions. Previously, she had not been
and one-half years of age, Eden was able to identify these reactions, which
clearly hyperactive, and a physician included casein and gluten.
suggested that he might be autistic.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME: As Eden’s
PRIMARY PROBLEMS: Hyperactivity, mother summarized, benefits in his
behavior problems, digestive difficulties, speech, behavior, and digestion were
hypersensitive, and speech delays. seen immediately. Now he is seven and
is much improved. He has good
THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS: language skills, although he is still
The child had undergone the common behind his peers. Eden’s behavior is fine
conventional treatment for colic and 80% to 90% of the time. The exceptions
childhood digestive problems. occur when he consumes foods to which
he is reactive.
The LRA by ELISA/ACT® test was taken
just before Eden turned four. Overall, he LONG-TERM COMPLIANCE: Eden
was reactive to 21 of the 300 substances continues on a modified diet and
tested. remains sensitive to many of the foods
he tested positive for three years ago.
IMPLEMENTATION:Eden was taken off He also continues on a nutritional
all foods to which he was found supplement program.
reactive. Eden was also put on the
suggested nutritional supplement program, PARENTS’ OBSERVATIONS ON THE
which included a hypoallergenic multi- KEYS TO EDEN’S SUCCESS: The
vitamin/mineral, sulfur-containing amino family found the LRA by ELISA/ACT
acids to aid in liver detoxification, test of clear benefit for their child.
Furthermore, while implementing the
dietary program for her son, Eden’s
mother came to realize that she also
had food allergies and hypersensitivities,
as did her husband. In that case, the
family went on to build healthier and
more reactant-free diets as a group
because of the LRA by ELISA/ACT
testing that was done on their son.
The family found the LRA by
ELISA/ACT test to be valuable and
report that they could not have had this
success without it.
LRA by ELISA/ACT tests and health plans: Ask your doctor now.
Anyone with ADHD knows the costs and frustrations from searching for help – and
not getting results. LRA by ELISA/ACT's proven tests and personalized treatment
plans get to the causes of your problems. An optional treatment guide helps restore
your health.
Ask your doctor today for LRA by ELISA/ACT tests. Comprehensive, functional,
personal tests of your immune repair systems. Tune up your immune system;
RESTORE YOUR HEALTH TODAY.
ELISA/ACT BIOTECHNOLOGIES LLC • 109 Carpenter Drive, Suite 100, Sterling, VA 20164
phone: [phone] • 800.553.5472 • fax: [phone] • e-mail: [email protected]
LRA by ELISA/ACT® Case Study of a 36-Year-Old Female
with Chronic Fatigue (CFIDS) and Fibromyalgia (FM)
Prepared by Jayashree Mani, MS, CCN
HISTORY: Five years ago Janet came The initial LRA by ELISA/ACT test was
down with a series of colds that taken in December 2002. Janet had a
completely wore her out and left her total of 5 strong reactions and 7 moderate
with extreme fatigue all over. To add to reactions.
the situation were traumatic family
problems that drained her emotionally STRONG REACTIONS: Cadmium,
as well. She suffered through all of this nitrosamine mix, tangerine / mandarin
and even went through a pregnancy; her orange, pecan / pine, FD&C yellow #6
fatigue and weakness never went away.
Dozens of doctors saw her, subjected MODERATE REACTIONS: Titanium
her to MRIs and CAT scans but could dioxide, DDT, hexachlorocyclohexane,
find nothing wrong. Some of her symptoms MSG, millet, rapeseed / canola oil,
included overall weakness, pain in the red oil
muscles of arms and legs, neck and back
pain, headache, associated asthma-like IMPLEMENTATION: As soon as she
symptoms, problem sleeping, and stiff received her test results, Janet had a
fingers. consultation with EAB's Certified
Clinical Nutritionist, Jayashree Mani, who
Janet was then introduced to a practitioner provided an explanation and interpretation
who finally diagnosed her with Chronic of the LRA by ELISA/ACT tests results.
Fatigue (CFIDS) and Fibromyalgia (FM). In addition, The Alkaline Way diet was
From 5-15 million people in America recommended along with a comprehensive
suffer from CFIDS / FM syndromes. Of nutrient protocol to correct deficits and
those diagnosed, 90% are women.* enhance detoxification.
PRIMARY PROBLEMS: CFIDS, FM INITIAL CLINICAL OUTCOME: Janet
intractable muscle pain, asthma, and started feeling much better as she
sinusitis substituted for the reactive items and
started implementing her full health
THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS: recovery plan. Her physician performed
Initially, Janet was treated with various other tests, including a hair analysis,
pain medications and some nutritional thyroid assessment, and digestive stool
supplementation. None of that helped. analysis with inconclusive results. Janet’s
Janet’s physician heard about the physician also started her on a detoxification
benefits of the LRA by ELISA/ACT® protocol along with some homeopathic
tests, especially with regard to autoimmune remedies. None of that helped. Janet’s
conditions. She recommended Janet physician advised her to adhere to
find out if these tests and plan would the LRA by ELISA/ACT plan. Janet
help her. improved slowly and steadily, seeing
cumulative improvement over time. ONE YEAR SINCE INITIAL TESTING:
She gained energy that had been Janet now feels that her health has
chronically depleted. Pain abated. Her improved 90% since her initial testing
overall health “improved greatly.” and believes that the LRA by
ELISA/ACT program changed her life
Janet and her physician wanted to see for the better.
how well her immune system had
responded.
In September, 2003 Janet took the LRA *Wolfe F., et al, Prevalence and Characteristics
by ELISA/ACT tests again. of FMS in the General Population, Arthritis Rheum,
Jan. 1995.
On follow-up tests, Janet had a total of
only 1 strong reaction and 7 moderate
reactions.
STRONG REACTION:Cadmium
MODERATE REACTIONS: Mercury,
nitrosamine mix, egg white (chicken),
fig, ginger, miso (barley), carmoisine.
Janet had two repeat sessions with
Jayashree Mani. Diet modifications were
made and nutrient supplementation
doses adjusted. Janet was diligent, made
the right food choices, and was careful
about her supplements.
LRA by ELISA/ACT tests and health plans: Ask your doctor now.
Anyone with chronic fatigue (CFIDS) and fibromyalgia (FM) knows the costs and
frustrations from searching for help – and not getting results. LRA by ELISA/ACT's
proven tests and personalized treatment plans get to the causes of your problems.
An optional treatment guide helps restore your health.
Ask your doctor today for LRA by ELISA/ACT tests. Comprehensive, functional,
personal tests of your immune repair systems. Tune up your immune system;
RESTORE YOUR HEALTH TODAY.
ELISA/ACT BIOTECHNOLOGIES LLC • 109 Carpenter Drive, Suite 100, Sterling, VA 20164
phone: [phone] • 800.553.5472 • fax: [phone] • e-mail: [email protected]