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Red, Swollen, Burning and Watering Eyes:What Your Allergist Did Not Tell You I saw Jane recently. She looked younger than the last time she was in my office. Her eyes were clear, no dark circles, redness or puffiness. When Jane first came to see me she looked liked she hadn’t slept in days. Her eyes were swollen, red, watering, burning and itching. Actually she had slept well 2 nights before. She had done a little extra cleaning under the stove and refrigerator the day before. Her eyes started to feel irritated that evening and by the next day she looked like “hell”. (Her own description) Along with the watery eyes was the runny nose and dark circles under her eyes. We did not take a photo although she now wishes we had. This was a frequent occurrence for Jane whenever she was exposed to dusty situations, or ate a couple of different foods, or the weather got dry, or a friends wore certain perfumes. Many normal events in our lives caused her to react. She had learn to cope somewhat yet was tired of feeling like she was always on guard. She would miss several enjoyable events each year out of fear of her reaction. In about two months she had discovered a normal way of life. She now suffers little or no allergy eyes.

What we found was simple and had dynamic results. I am Dr. Darrel Hestdalen and in over 30 years of clinical experience I have seen many patients similar to Jane. Using a natural approach to work with the body always has made more sense for me than to cover symptoms. Covering symptoms mostly ignores the underlying causes. We made a few enjoyable changes in her life style that helped her function at a higher level and reduced stress on her second brain. This also reduced her toxic body burden and improved her immune function. The second brain is the complex nervous system that controls our digestion and coordinates the harmony of the internal organs and immune system. The second brain is not everything, yet everything depends on the second brain. To speed her recovery she stimulated the Second Brain Energy Formula a few times per day for the first week and then as she felt the need. We stimulated the points in the office and she continued once an hour for the afternoon and evening. She reported her eyes were much improved by bedtime and she slept well. By morning she reported her eyes about 90% better. Most recently she has incorporated a couple of dietary changes that have helped even more.

What did she do? She switched to olive oil rather than other plant oils and added fish oil. Jane now enjoys not having to be on guard for dust, perfumes, chemical odors and foods that used to trigger her allergies. She is cautious out of habit yet rally enjoys the freedom to live without fear of sudden allergy reactions. People with this more or less reactions like Jane can relate to the loss of freedom to do many activities. The ancient masters understood the 7 secrets of the second brain. I was fortunate to learn these years ago and with the freedom and power of the internet can share this with thousands of allergy suffers.

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Self esteem and weight loss constitute one of the main concerns of parents, teenagers and the general adult population. Often, the link if inextricable and many people go to great lengths to improve their outward, physical image.

The growing problem with obesity

The problem with obesity emerged even before the first World War, and has continually increased exponentially in many Western countries. People suffering from clinical obesity are getting younger and younger, and mortality rates are of course inversely affected. Sufferers of clinical obesity often suffer from a myriad of associate illnesses, such as coronary heart disease, diabetes and an increased risk of stroke and heart attack.

Self esteem and weight loss is not just about appearance. Society’s prejudgments may be harsh at best, but at the same time, it’s a good way of encouraging especially the young ones to keep their weight under control.

Teenage obesity

In the United States, the increased dependence of people on fast food has contributed significantly to teenage obesity. Children who have literally been brought up on take out food are more likely to overeat in their later years than children who were brought up on home-cooked, organic meals.

The fast food chains might be quick to dismiss such an accusation, but it is a proven fact that fast food contains twice or thrice as much fat and sugars than regular, cooked meals. Take out counters abound key cities in the United States, and with the kind of rush-hour lifestyle that many people practice, it’s no surprise that self esteem and weight loss continues to be significant.

Avoidance is key

We know that it’s hard not to depend on take out food, especially during lunch time and snack times. But there has to be a concerted effort to reduce such consumption because only then will the obesity rate go down. Also, the rise of uncontrolled consumption of chocolate, soda products and other junk foods have also contributed to the decade high statistics. There’s just no other way to do it; control has to be imposed on eating and inactivity.

Self esteem and weight loss will forever be intertwined issues- because society places a premium on those who look slim and fit. Society might not be fair many times in a person’s lifetime, but it’s best to take society’s advice with a grain of salt. If one is overweight, and there’s opportunity to remedy the condition, then it wouldn’t hurt to try.

There are many ways to start solving the problem. For teenagers, it seems that sports have a magnetic pull. But the question remains- what kind of sports, and how do you convince the Playstation generation to start moving?

An easy way to encourage children to begin sports is by showing complete support. Find a team, a good coach and help your child find a good set of sports buddies. Give your child a reason to want to continue playing a sport. Of course, it would be better if the child excels in the sport that he or she has chosen. Herein lies the role of the first and most important mediator- the parent.

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