This case study is in reference to Ellen W. Cutler, DC, and Richard Tunkel's, MD, DC, article "Time for a Detox," which appeared in Issue 19, 2010.

Case study:

Jared, a 14-year-old diagnosed with asthma, was brought in by his parents. They were increasingly frustrated by his worsening symptoms in spite of prescribed asthma medications. They hoped that desensitization/detoxification treatments would be the answer, since allergies are a major cause of asthma.

Upon reviewing Jared’s diet, it was learned that he lived on fast-food lunches. These included hot dogs, sausages, and hamburgers with their food additives, food colorings, and preservatives, and soft drinks with high sugar content. His diet lacked wholesome, organic, balanced meals. He needed some nutritional education and a period of detoxifying and cleansing.

After reviewing Jared’s

detoxification questionnaire, it was recommended he take a homeopathic remedy for gentle cleansing and receive desensitization treatments in conjunction with enzyme therapy. Some dietary recommendations made included skipping the soft drinks and, at least three days a week, packing a wholesome school lunch including, for example, organic turkey, some vegetable sticks, cooked quinoa and spring water.

Jared agreed to these changes. When he returned in three weeks, he looked completely different. His asthma symptoms had disappeared and his acne had improved. He said he felt more energetic than he had in years, and he needed less sleep to feel rested. He received additional clearings and continued digestive enzymes. Now three years later, he does not require any medications.

Reference:

¹Cutler,Ellen 2003. “The Food Allergy Cure.” New York: Three Rivers Press, 184-185.