Medical Viewpoints
Cure for Asthma and Allergy

Many patients with asthma and allergy could get rid of these condition. Unstable membrane of cells lining the skin and the bronchial tree leads to the release of chemical agents of asthma and allergy like Histamine, Prostaglandin and Leucotriene. These agents irritate surrounding tissues leading to inflammation (swelling) and itchiness due to compression of pain nerve endings in the skin. In thebroncial tree, the reaction is different since the airway is lined by mucus secreting cells and there are circular muscles in the bronchi that can widen or narrow the airway. So besides inflammation, allergic reaction in the airway is accompanied by profuse mucus secretion (phlegm production) and bronchoconstriction (narrowing of bronchial lumen). This leads to symptoms of asthma like cough, wheeze and breathlessness.

The secret in asthma and allergy management is stabilization of cell membrane lining the skin and the bronchial tree."With stable cell membrane, leakage of chemical mediators of asthma and allergy are prevented and long lasting relief follows."

Another factor that can help asthmatics and those with allergies is the improvement of the function of the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands secrete adrenaline (epinephrine) and steroid hormones. Both hormones help stabilize the skin and mucus membrane and bring back to normal whatever pathological (diseased) changes has occurred on account of asthma and allergy. The medicines used for asthma are only simulating the effect of adrenaline and steroid hormones on the airway of asthmatics. Those medicines with adrenaline-like effect are salbutamol, terbutaline and fenoterol, though, however, their side effects on the heart are minimal compared to adrenaline. And those medicines with steroid-like effects are budesonide, beclomethasone, fluticasone propionate, prednisone, etc.

When asked what patients should do or take to stabilize cell membrane and enhance adrenal function, Dr. Navarro says that diet manipulation will be very helpful like cutting down on animal fat and cooking oil. Animal fat and cooking oil destabilize the cell membrane. In his clinic, Dr. Navarro says that he uses enzymes, co-enzymes, antioxidant and minerals to help stabilize cell membrane to improve adrenal function.