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[Mr_Tracys_Corner] Enzymes The Forst Step In Restoring Health.

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Food (plant) enzymes and pancreatic(animal) enzymes are used in complementary ways to improve digestion andabsorption of essential nutrients. Treatment includes enzyme supplements,coupled with healthy diet that features whole foods. Plant-derived enzymesand pancreatic enzymes can be used independently or in combination. To the Right: A picture of the digestive system of thehuman body. Below: A chart of the numerous digestive enzymes of thebody and their functions. Amylase digests starches Bromelain a proteolytic, anti-inflammatory food enzymefrom pineapple. Aids digestion of fats Catalase works with SOD to reduce free radical production Cellulase digests cellulose, the fibrous component of mostvegtable matter Chymotrypsin helps convert chyme Diastase a pontent vegtable starch digestant Lactase digests lactose, or milk sugar, (almost 65% ofhumans are deficient). Lipase digests fats. Mycozyme a single-celled plant enzyme for digestion ofstarches. Pancreatin a broad spectrum, proteolytic digestive aid,derived from secretions of animal pancreas; important in degenerativedisease research. Papin and chymopapain proteolytic food enzymes from unripepapaya; a veegatable pepsin for digesion of proteins. These enzymes helploosen nercotic and encrusted waste material from the intestinal walls. Pepsin a proteolytic enzyme that breaks down proteins intopeptides. Can digest 3500 times its weight in proteins. Protease digests proteins Rennin helps digest cow's milk products. Trypsin a proteoytic enzyme Description: For every chemical reaction that occurs in the body, enzymesprovide the stimulus. a.. Plant enzymes: Enhance the body's vitality bystrengthening digestive system. b.. Pancreatic enzymes: Beneficial to both the digestivesystem and the immune system. The human body makes approximately 22 digestive enzymes, capableof digesting protein, carbohydrates, sugars, and fats. The function of theenzyme, a specialized protein molecule, is to catalyze chemical reactionswithin the cells so that all physiological processes can occur. The processof digestion begins in the mouth, makes its way to the stomach, andconcludes in the small intestine. At each step in this process, specificenzymes break down different types of food. This process is balanced throughacidity; each site along the digestive tract has a different degree ofacidity that allows certain enzymes to function while inhibiting others.Every specific enzyme can bind to only one specific substrate (described bythe lock-and-key model of enzyme function), or group of chemically relatedsubstances. Food enters the upper portion of the small intestine (afterleaving the stomach) where the pancreas (digestive organ that feeds enzymesinto the gut) provides pancreatic enzymes to further break down the food. Enzyme activity is truly holistic; most enzymes act together asco-enzymes, or as co-factors with vitamins, minerals and trace minerals foroptimum body efficiency. There are three basic categories of enzymes:metabolic enzymes, digestive enzymes, and enzymes in raw foods. Metabolicenzymes run body processes, repair damage and decay, and heal disease, whiledigestive enzymes assimilate carbohydrates, proteins and fats into the body.Enzymes in raw foods start food digestion and aid the body's digestiveenzymes so they do not have to carry the entire load. There are over 1,000kinds of acid, alkaline, or neutral enzymes that are quite specific in theirfunctions. There are four categories of plant enzymes that have uses inplant enzyme therapy: (Note: the names of all enzymes end with the suffix -ase.) protease-digests protein amylase-digests carbohydrates lipase-digests fat cellulase-digests fiber Plants are a person's only source of cellulase because the humanbody is unable to produce it. Cellulase is found in the rigid cell walls ofplants to digest cellulose when needed. The fact that Plant enzymes functionin the stomach, predigesting the food, was proposed by Dr. Howell in the1920s. This predigestion of food occurs during the interim period, beforeenough hydrochloric acid (HCL) accumulates in the stomach to begin the nextstage of digestion. Some people may have a problem digesting uncooked foodsbecause of a lack of cellulase. Cooking food can destroy the important plant enzymes. They aremore heat-sensitive than vitamins and are the first to be destroyed duringcooking. They are destroyed by being heated above 118 degrees Fahrenheit and"are deactivated or destroyed by pasteurizing, canning, and microwaving,"according to Dr. Lita Lee, Ph.D. of Eugene, Oregon. While raw foodsrecommended, a one hundred percent raw foods diet is not necessary. The Foodand Drug Administration (FDA) has long approved the use of plant enzymes,but as dietary supplements only. The consequences of eating a predominantly cooked-foods diet arevarious inflammations, pancreatic hypertrophy (enlargement), toxic colon,and allergies. Because of inflammation, conditions such as bronchitis,sinusitis, cystitis, rhinitis, and arthritis may occur, and may beaccompanied by fever, redness, swelling, and pain. Pancreatic hypertrophyresults when a diet lacking in enzymes puts an extra strain on the enzymeproduction of the pancreas. The organ attempts to make more secretion byenlarging. Undigested food can remain in the intestine and not be excreted.Here, molecules are converted into toxins that by the blood to the liver fordetoxification. If the liver is overworked, it will be unable to properlydetoxify the blood, resulting in the colon becoming toxic. A meal ofpredominantly cooked foods can lead to digestive leukocytosis, a conditionmarked by an marked by an increased white blood count. A rise in white bloodcells is a sign that the immune system is mobilized. This mobilizationaccompanies infections, poisoning, but can also occur after breakfast,lunch, or dinner. Such a response puts added stress on the immune system.The concept of the immune system being stimulated every time a person eatswas first reported in 1897 by Rudolph Virchow, the father of cellularpathology. Pancreatic enzymes function in the small intestine and in theblood. They do not digest food in the stomach, or contribute to theimportant step of predigestion. Protein molecules that are only partiallydigested in the small intestine are able to be absorbed into thebloodstream. The immune system now treats these as invaders and circulatingimmune complexes form (CIC's). In a healthy person CIC's are neutralized inthe lymphatic system. But in a sick person, CIC's accumulate in the bloodwhere they can initiate an "allergic' reaction. Kidneys cannot excreteenough and CIC's begin accumulating in soft tissues, causing inflammation.Fortunately, pancreatic enzyme therapy can correct this problem, mainlybecause pancreatic enzymes can break down CIC's. Method: In his practice, the late Dr. Howard F. Loomis, Jr.,D.C., testedpatients for enzyme deficiency; then he replenishes this deficiency withenzyme supplements. When the body receives plentiful supplies of enzymes,according to Dr. Howell, "Its internal enzyme supplies are preserved for theimportant work of maintaining metabolic harmony." Dr. Loomis analyzes urineand often finds toxins such as phenols (organic molecules with a structuresimilar to alcohol) present. The presence of phenols can lead to allergies,acne, sciatica, and breast pathology, and is often indicative of a toxiccolon. Dosages of pancreatic enzymes can be given orally on an emptystomach or by injection, and may be combined with plant enzymes. Bysupplementing the body's own pancreatic enzymes, pancreatic enzyme therapypromotes health by lessening the demands on the body for supplying enzymesto convert food to unstable nutrients and energy. The enzymes are usuallytaken between meals so they will not be used for digesting food and willmake their way to the bloodstream. Vitamin A is often given in combinationwith pancreatic enzymes because it often releases enzymes contained inlysosomes. Testing for food enzyme and nutritional deficiencies: "The majormethods used in determining emzyme and nutrient dificiencies include the24-hour urinalysis according to Loomis, evaluation of an extensive patienthealth history and a physical exam" (Dr. Lita Lee). A three-dimensional computer model of a proteinase enzymedigesting protiens. This is based upon the principle of a lock-and-key model (picture from muCos) Common cures: Since there are a variety of ailments enyme therapies can helptreat, we decided to group this section differently, by enzyme instead of byailment category: OTHER ENZYMES HELP TREAT: a.. iron anemia b.. myasthenia gravis c.. candidiasis d.. cancer e.. multiple sclerosis f.. autoimmune diseases g.. AIDS h.. inflammation i.. herpes zoster (shingles) CALMZYME CURES: a.. Anxiety b.. Headache (taken with Excellzyme) c.. Hyperactivity d.. Hypertension e.. Hysteria f.. Insomnia g.. Migraine (taken with ExcellZyme) h.. Nervous Disorders i.. Nightmares j.. Stress (taken with ExcellZyme) DIGESTZYME CURES: a.. Alcohol consumption (taken with with PureZyme) b.. Arthritis c.. Breast lumps d.. Colds e.. Cystitis f.. Eczema g.. Food allergies h.. Gallbladder stress i.. Psoriasis j.. Sinus SUPER CELLZYME CURES: a.. All nutritional disorders b.. Anemia c.. Eating disorders d.. Fatique e.. Hemolytic anemia f.. Lack of endurance g.. Lack of energy h.. Lack of strength i.. Stress EXCELLZYME CURES: a.. Antioxidant b.. Dizziness c.. Fainting Spells d.. Fatigue e.. Headache (taken with Calmzyme) f.. Kidney Disorders g.. Loss of Memory GASTROZYME CURES: a.. Back Pain b.. Canker Sore c.. Colitis d.. Crohn's e.. Diarrhea f.. Diverticulosis g.. Gallbladder h.. Gastric Duodenal Ulcer i.. Gastritis j.. Gout k.. Heartburn l.. Hiatal Hernia m.. Mucous Congestion n.. Unexplained Blood in the Urine PLANTADOLPHILUS CURES a.. Candida b.. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome c.. Colds d.. Constipation e.. Diarrhea f.. Ebstein Barr Virus g.. Flu h.. Lactose intolerance i.. PMS PUREZYME CURES: a.. Abcess b.. Aching Joints c.. Acute Inflammation d.. Candidiasis e.. Diuretic f.. Fungal Infestations g.. Hepatitis h.. Hypoglycemia i.. Infections j.. Kidney k.. Osteoporosis l.. Parasites m.. Purify Blood n.. Skin Eruptions RELEASEZYME CURES: a.. Allergies b.. Cholesterol triglycerides c.. Constipation d.. Parasites e.. Toxic food poisoning Application: Many naturopaths and chiropractors now use enzyme-containingmedicines to clean wounds, dissolve blood clots, and control allergicreactions. Cancer, Leukemia, anemia, and heart disease are often diagnosedby measuring the amount of various enzymes in the blood and/or other bodilyfluids. The enzyme cathepsin is stored in our systems for our death to breakdown cells and tissue for the body's return to the earth's organic matrix.Antioxidant co-enzymes, such as glutathione peroxidase and superoxidedismutase (SOD),an antioxidant enzyme that works with catalase, scavenge andneutralize cell-damaging free radicals by turning them into stable oxygenand H2O2, and then into oxygen and water. Co-enzyme Q10 is very popular inthe U.S.A. and is important in maintaining health, especially in adults overthe age of 40. Modern medicine's perspective: The future of enzyme therapy seems assured. There are now over2,000 enzyme therapists in the U.S.A. and the field of enzyme therapy israpidly expanding. A significant amount of research on pancreatic enzymes isconducted in Europe. The field, however, is still in its infancy in theU.S.A. Case Studies:-- #1: THE LADY WITH PMS WHOSE HUSBAND DIDN'T LEAVE: A 45-year old marathon runner presented with major femaleproblems including severe premenstrual cramps, heavy bleeding, sore breastsand mood swings severe enough to cause her husband to jokingly offer that hewould go to a motel during her monthly episodes! Her female problems wereexacerbated by her endurance exercise, which creates a transienthypothyroidism and lowers progesterone. She noticed a decline in her healthfollowing her last New York marathon. After that, she said, "my health tooka nose dive, my fatigue increased, my PMS got worse and I didn't look good."A visit to her gynecologist did not comfort her. The doctor offered her ahysterectomy, pain pills and birth control pills. She declined. Then shecame to Dr. Lita Lee's office. In addition to her health complaints, her24-hour urinalysis according to Dr. Howard Loomis indicated severemalabsorption, sugar intolerance, allergies and a vitamin C deficiency. Dr.Lee recommended the following nutritional formulas: (1) A digestive formula for people who are sugar intolerant(Chirozyme T5-T9 Pan or NESS #21). (2) A vitamin C food with enzymes (NESS#11). (3) An allergy formula (Chirozyme T10-T11 kdy or NESS #301). (4) A PMSformula (Chirozyme T10-T11 Fem or NESS #501). (5) A natural thyroidglandular. (6) Natural progesterone from Dioscorea dissolved in naturalvitamin E oil developed by Dr. Ray Peat. Hear is what she told Dr. Lee: "In one week, my energy cameback. My desire take an afternoon nap disappeared. I had an even flow ofenergy all day long and rarely experienced low's. My female problemsgradually improved. By the second month, my mood swings, sore breasts andheavy bleeding ceased and my husband stopped joking about going to a motel!It took a bit longer to get rid of the cramps so I increased the PMS formulaand started rubbing Peat's natural progesterone cream wherever it hurt. Evenmy digestive problems have improved. This program changed my life!."-- #2: THE MAN WHO HAD A DISEASE AND DID NOT KNOW IT: This story illustrates how enzyme therapy can help alleviateunpleasant drug side effects and allow a more normal life. A 44-year oldwoodworker wondered why he waws tired and sickly and had trouble recoveringfrom common illnesses. After feeling unwell for years, he was diagnosed withmyeloproliferative disorder, a rare condition causing severe anemia, extremesplenomegaly (his was enarged ten times the normal size), increased plateletproduction and the production of fibrous tissue in the bone marrow. If thedisease gets out of hand, blood clots and strokes can occur. To control theprogress of this disorder, he was required to take hydroxyurea, a drug usedin chemotherapy which has many side effects including nausea, which this mansuffered. The 24-hour urinalysis and other tests also showed fat and sugarintolerance, low calcium, and excess acid reserves. Here is what Dr. Lita Lee gave him: (1) A digestive formula forfat intolerance (Chiroyme T4-T8 Bil or NESS #2). (2) A formula containing afood source of vitamins plus sugar digesting enzymes (Chirozyme T9-T10 Adror NESS #10). (3) A formula to nourish the spleen and for anemia and theimmune system (Chirozyme T6-T8 Spl or NESS #10). (4) A calcium formula tonourish tissues of the sympathetic system stressed by subluxations of tehlumbo-sacral area (Chirozyme S2-S4 Para or NESS# 16). Often, patientsneeding this formula complain of trouble controlling their uring, which wastrue for this patient. Dr. Lee also recommended milk thistle to help theliver handle his drug, plus blue green algae, and excellent food for thebrain and to help relieve fatigue. After two weeks this man was happy toreport, " I am feeling better overall. Even though my hydroxyurea dosage wasincreased from 2 pills daily to five daily, I don't get nauseated whereastwo pills caused nausea before the enzymes. My appetite is better, and Inoticed that I could eat ice cream without experiencing my usual upsetstomach! Even my urge to urinate is subsiding."-- #3: THE MAN WHO HAD SEIZURES DURING SLEEP: Quite often, seizures result from sugar intolerance (inabilityto digest sucrose into glucose and fructose) resulting in low blood sugarand brain starvation of glucose. In this case, a 47-year old male presentedwith grand mal seizures of six years duration. The seizures usually occurredduring sleep (when blood sugar drops) and were observed by his friends.Following the seizure, the patient had intense headaches, nausea,disorientation and incontinence. He reported feeling dizzy and disorientedeven without seizures. Eccentric behavior and indulgence in sweets occurredbefore the seizure. He also showed positive tests for hypothyroidism, whichis another cause of low blood sugar. His urinalysis and other tests showedsugar intolerance, allergies, and low calcium. Dr. Lita Lee instructed him to avoid all artificial andsynthetic sugars, such as sucrose, fructose, Nutrasweet and so on and to eatonly whole foods. She told him that he must be careful of even fruits, andto monitor his diet carefully. She gave him the following formulas: (1) A digestive formula forsugar intolerant people (Chirozyme T5-T9 Pan or NESS #21). (2) A formulacontaining the B complex plus sugar digesting enzyems needed for s;garintolerance involving symptoms such as dizziness and erratic behavior(Chirozyme T9-T10 Adr or NESS #10). (3) The allergy formula (ChirozymeT10-T11 Kdy or NESS #301). (4) A thyroid glandular. This patient's seizuresstopped and did not return unless he ate excessive amounts of fruits orbread.-- Links & Resources: Dr. Lita Lee 41611 W. Boundary Rd. (UPS only) P.O. Box 516 (mail only) Lowell, OR 97452 tel: (541) 937-1123 fax: (541) 937-1132 voice mail: (541) 746-7621 CLIA License #38D0992508-- Dr. Howard Loomis, D.C. 21 Century Nutrition 6421 Enterprise Lane Madison, WI 53719 tel: (800) 614-4400 fax: (608) 273-8111 Howell's books are: Enzyme Nutrion, the Food Enzyme Concept andFood Enyzmes for Health and Longevity-- Dr. Ellen Cutler 70 Tamalpais Drive, Suite 203 Corte Madera, CA 94925 tel: (415) 924-3753 fax: (415) 924-2811 Ellen is a chiropractor an an enzyme therapist. She recentlypublished a book, Winning the War Against Asthma and Allergies-- NESS P.O. Box 249 Highway 160 Forsyth, Missouri 65653 tel: (417) 546-3121-- Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide, Compiled by theBurton Goldberg Group, Future Medicine Publishing, Inc., Puyallup,Washington, 1994.-- http://www.enzyme-therapy.com:80/ Center for EnzymeTherapy-Portland, Oregon 507 A Ave. Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Tel/Fax: (503)635-4413 A site to find nutritional information about enzymes and/or toorder enzymes on-line.-- http://www.enzymes.com/ Enzyme.htm Natural Enzyme TherapyBayville Pharmacy, Inc. P.O. Box 275 Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750 Tel:888-ENZYMES (888-360-9637); Fax: (732) 728-9308 A Certified Member of EnzymeTherapy Clinics of America SM-- http://.expasy.hcuge.ch/sprot/enzyme.html ExPASy-Enzyme This website is a very useful search service because of its "Enyme NomenclatureDatabase."-- Permissions: Back to the top Alternative Medicine Online. Thinkquest 1998. . 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