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"To protect itself, your digestive system builds up mucous layers in your intestines, which can cause poor mineral and nutrient absorption. This, in turn, causes more hunger, nutrient deficiencies and general poor health. Q Get rid of the mucous, get your health back! A colon cleanse will remove some or all of this mucous and let your insides function like they should. Good news is that you can do a colon cleanse easily and in a way that is completely non-invasive—so I'm not talking about enemas and colonics." - Kevin Gianni and Annmarie Colameo, The Busy Person's Fitness Solution (Get the book.)

"According to the guidelines, these ingredients, either individually or compositely, should be tested for primary skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritation; sensitizing potential; sensitization to light; oral toxicity; and inhalation toxicity. However, all these are short-term tests (the longest duration is only ninety days), and exclude testing for the effects of chronic use and for carcinogenicity. The word carcinogenicity is conspicuous in its absence from the Guidelines." - Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.)

"The skin itself is part of this system, as are the mucous membranes, the antibacterial enzymes in saliva and tears, and the acids of the digestive system that make it difficult for bacteria to adhere to various points in the gastrointestinal tract. The body's "defense-in-depth"—the first responders to pathogenic invasion that are charged with keeping the invaders contained while alerting more mobile and powerful forces to come and destroy them—is a thing of almost Rube Goldberg-like complexity." - William Rosen, Justinian's Flea: The First Great Plague and the End of the Roman Empire (Get the book.)

"The inner bark is particularly recommended for soothing gastric diseases by helping to maintain the mucous linings, especially of the gastrointestinal tract. It is also called gray elm, Indian elm, red elm, and sweet elm. Blessed thisde (Cnicus benedictus) contains cnicin, which has demonstrated cytotoxic, antitumor, and antiinflammatory effects, and arctiin and arctigenin, which are lignans that have shown anticancer activity. The herb stimulates bile flow and cleanses the liver. It is also called St. Benedict's thistle, cardin, holy thistle, and spotted thistle." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.) "They are then absorbed through the intestinal mucous membrane into the bloodstream. The mammalian lignans bind with estrogen receptors on cells throughout the body, reducing the effect of women's estrogen hormones by blocking the receptors the hormones activate. In addition, these compounds are believed to induce an increased production of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), which controls the overall availability and influence of women's estrogens. SHBG regulates estrogen levels by facilitating the excretion of excess estrogen from the body." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"This hardening effect from deficient vitamin A is also a problem with the mucous membranes throughout the body. VITAMIN A INCREASES IMMUNE RESPONSE Vitamin A has other roles in resistance to infection. Vitamin A plays a central role in the development of lymphocytes, white blood cells that play critical roles in the immune response. Also, activation of the major regulatory cells of the immune system, T-lymphocytes, requires the retinoic acid form of vitamin A. Cell Formation and Vitamin A Vitamin A is needed for the synthesis of important proteins used throughout the body." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.) "Goblet cells are needed to produce mucus, which is necessary for all of the mucous membranes. Mucus forms a chemical barrier to gastric acid in the stomach. Mucus also helps eliminate contaminants in the lungs. Mucus forms an important first barrier to invasive microorganisms. With fewer goblet cells, less mucus is produced, as seen in Figure 3-4. This is a problem in the intestines because Low levels of vitamin A / Reduced \ ^ absorption of \ \ vitamin A / Low levels of vitamin A can lead to less absorption of vitamin A in a vicious cycle." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.) "This is also important in rapidly-developing cells such as epithelial cells in skin and mucous membranes. This change of a cell to a more specialized cell is called differentiation. Many of the important effects attributed to vitamin A appear to result from its role in cellular differentiation. Vitamin A in the form of retinoic acid is essential for fetal development. Retinoic acid is needed for the formation of the heart, eyes, limbs, and ears of the growing fetus. Not only that, but retinoic acid is used to regulate the expression of the gene for growth hormone." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.) "Summary for Vitamin A Main functions: vision, skin, mucous membranes, infection, and antioxidant. RDA: 2333 IU for adult women and 3000 IU for adult men. Toxicity is possible with supplemental forms of vitamin A. Toxicity is possible with high intakes from food. No toxicity is reported for beta-carotene in food. Tolerable upper intake level for preformed vitamin A is set at 10,000 IU daily. This may be too high for older people and pregnant women. Deficiency is uncommon in developed countries. Deficiency disease: night blindness and xeropthalmia." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

"Candied Citrus Peel Quercetin Vitamin C Stinging Nettles n o 00 O n c 73 m Seasonal allergies are characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes in the nasal passages. Airborne pollens from grasses, flowers, weeds, trees, or ragweed are the culprits, so allergy season officially begins whenever trees and grasses start to pollinate in your area of the country. (In the South, trees can start as early as late February while grass may start around the end of April. Meanwhile, in the Midwest, things may not kick in until May." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"It will also halt putrefaction, disinfect, and soothe and heal the mucous membrane lining of your entire digestive tract. It will also help improve digestion, relieve gas and cramps, increase the flow of bile (which in turn cleans the gall bladder, bile ducts, and liver), destroy Candida albicans overgrowth, and promote a healthy intestinal flora, destroy and expel intestinal parasites, and increase gastrointestinal circulation." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Sometimes people with hay fever simply have very reactive mucous membranes, meaning they have a low threshold for irritation. These membranes may be slightly inflamed to begin with, or tend toward inflammation at the slightest irritation. "Quercetin tends to decrease inflammation, and it helps support the immune system at the same time," Starbuck told me. "I've had clients who just used quercetin alone and it makes a huge difference in their symptoms and suffering." And according to my friend Cathy Wong, N.D.—www.about." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"With ELFs as the first line of defense, the mucous, cilia, and immune response form a team that is extraordinarily effective in preventing infections in the respiratory tract. The underlying epithelial cells actually produce and secrete several antioxidants into this mucous barrier, including vitamin C, vitamin E, and glutathione. All of these work hard to neutralize all the pollutants we inhale and thus protect the underlying lung tissue and lung function. Vitamin C is the most prominent antioxidant in this protective fluid lining." - Ray D. Strand, What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutritional Medicine May Be Killing You (Get the book.)

"The released oxygen is believed to seep into air pockets below the mucous in the bronchial tube lining. This mucous becomes loosened which leads to sputum production followed by improvement. P.M. developed yeast syndrome after prolonged treatment of lung infections with antibiotics. She developed chronic vaginal infection with yeast, intermittent diarrhea, fatigue, acne, arthritis, headaches, and difficulty concentrating. The usual therapies for yeast led to temporary improvement but her symptoms always recurred." - James A. Howenstine, A Physician's Guide to Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.)

"It is thought that gynecological conditions associated with bleeding may occur as a result of poor tissue tone of the mucous membranes, poor uterine tone, and a constitutional weakness of the tissues that presents as generalized lack of tissue integrity, in this case the uterus. The astringents (herbs that slow the loss of body fluids, i.e., menstrual bleeding) are the herbs most likely to affect tissue tone, while the uterine tonics and the emmenagogues (herbs to promote menses) are most likely to affect uterine tone." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "Vitamin A and beta-carotene enhance the immune response in epithelial tissues and thereby help mucous membranes resist infection. Vitamin A and beta-carotene can be used orally to enhance the immune response, and vitamin A can be used intravaginally to stimulate the local immune tissue of the vaginal mucosa. Vitamin A in a capsule can suffice, but vitamin A suppositories are available in higher doses than a standard capsule. Vitamin A intravaginally is useful in cases of infectious vaginitis as well as allergic and irritant-induced vaginitis." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "As an antiseptic and as an anti-inflammatory for inflammations and sores of the mucous membranes, these two herbs have been very reliable and may go a long way not only toward improving the health of the epithelial tissue of the mouth and genital region but also stimulating an immune response locally in that tissue. Myrrh Oral tincture: 10-30 drops 3 times per day Goldenseal Oral tincture: 10-30 drops 3 times per day Additional Botanicals. Many botanicals have the ability to provide immune support through various mechanisms. Other plants have very specific antiviral properties as well." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "Because of its potential irritating and inflammatory effects on the urinary tract mucous membranes, uva-ursi is best used in combination with other botanicals. It is not safe for use by pregnant women and unknown whether or not it is safe for lactating women." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Rather than inhibit the release of acid, DGL stimulates the normal defense mechanisms that prevent ulcer formation and stimulate healing of the damaged mucous membranes. Specifically, DGL:36,37 • increases the blood supply to the damaged mucosa • increases the number of cells producing the mucous that protects the mucous membranes • increases the amount of mucous the cells produce, and increases the life span of the intestinal cell. Numerous clinical studies over the years have found DGL to be an effective anti-ulcer compound." - Michael T. Murray, ND, Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1 (Get the book.)

"And garlic may be particularly effective in treating uppet respiratory viral infections due to its immune-enhancing properties and its ability to clear mucous from the lungs. And finally, garlic is also effective against sttep and staph bacteria. (Everything that's been said about gatlic goes for onions. Onions and garlic share many of the same powerful sulfur bearing compounds that wotk so effectively as antiviral and antibacterial agents.) Aloe Vera The polysaccharide component of aloe vera, acemannan, possesses significant immune enhancing and antiviral activity." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.) "The high levels of casein are just one of several reasons that humans do not digest milk proteins very well, leading to numerous allergic reactions and high levels of mucous in our noses and bowels. Incidentally, Elmer's?glue is made from cow's milk casein; that's why you see Elsie the cow on each bottle of Elmer's* glue. are totally different beverages.) And for that matter, the cow's milk you buy in the store and the cow's milk that comes from a cow are not similar substances. • First, homogenized milk is not natural and presents serious health risks." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.) "Soothe and promote the healing of the mucous membrane lining of the entire digestive tract. • Help stimulate the body to begin the healing and repair of herniated areas. • Increase the flow of bile to help clean the gall bladder, bile ducts, and liver. • Promote healthy intestinal flora. • Destroy and expel parasites. • Destroy Candida albicans overgrowth. • Maintain regularity. • Decrease straining. • Speed up the transit time of feces through the large intestine. • Promote the growth of beneficial bacteria colonies in the intestinal tract." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Eyebright is an herb that's been used for hundreds of years as a compress against eye infections and other irritations, but according to Starbuck, it's effective orally to treat inflammation of nasal mucous membranes and sinuses. "I often have clients take the tincture by mouth," she says. "Topically it's great as a compress against the eyes for irritation and watery eyes." She also suggests drinking chamomile tea, as it has an anti-mucus action that allergy sufferers will find soothing. (Eyebright can be used according to the label directions, and chamomile tea can be brewed to taste." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Vitamin A is toxic in high doses for prolonged periods of time (it can cause liver failure and vaginitis) but it can be used safely with the guidance of a doctor to alleviate skin problems and even reduce heavy bleeding (it improves mucous membranes such as the uterine lining and the cervix). • Growth hormone deficiency is a plastic surgeon's dream. It causes droopy eyelids and sagging cheeks. Wrinkles deepen and a deep groove is seen in the cheeks as the skin loses its elasticity. The muscles, particularly the triceps in the back of the arms, become flaccid and hang." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"Sugars are also used as constituents of cell walls and membranes and in cellular secretions, such as mucous. These sugars attach to proteins forming large, complex compounds called glycoproteins. 4. Ribose is unique among sugars. It is the only sugar used by the body to regulate and control a vital metabolic pathway. Ribose in the cell drives the synthesis and salvage of energy compounds, production of the genetic materials DNA and RNA, and the synthesis of certain vitamins and coenzymes crucial to cellular function." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

"Their primary medicinal effect is as an expectorant, meaning that it brings up excess mucous. The taste of sour indicates acids like citric acid or oxalic acid and tannins, which have astringency. Astringency causes tissues to tighten and can dry up excess liquid. This is what we are experiencing when we pucker. Sour taste usually indicates some type of action on the urinary tract and kidneys but can also be effective in protecting inflamed tissue, reducing swelling, and increasing stomach acid to cause an alkalizing response by the metabolism." - Pam Montgomery, Plant Spirit Healing: A Guide to Working with Plant Consciousness (Get the book.) "On the other hand, the plant may feel juicy, thus promoting fluid production or lubricating joints, or maybe even slimy with lots of mucilage, which soothes mucous membranes. As you rub the plant across your face and down your neck, the softness soothes you into sweet repose or perhaps the tickling excites you to get up and dance. You may be urged to touch certain parts of your body with the plant, leaving it there for a period of time to directly receive its resonance. As you build relationships with plants, it is important to touch them often." - Pam Montgomery, Plant Spirit Healing: A Guide to Working with Plant Consciousness (Get the book.)

"A runny nose is quite common, and as long as the mucous is not a greenish color, it is usually an indication of lysing. (Greenish mucous from the nose may indicate a sinus infection.) For anyone using Protocel for cancer and having a clear, whitish, or slightly yellowish mucous draining from the nose, it is best not to use a cold medicine to dry this up. Just keep lots of tissues handy. Some people may also experience some crust around their eyes in the morning. These types of excretion are visual evidence that lysing is occurring and can be seen as a very good sign if it happens." - Tanya Harter Pierce, Outsmart Your Cancer: Alternative Non-Toxic Treatments That Work (Get the book.)

"Organ systems affected can include the musculoskeletal system, skin and mucous membranes, reproductive system, hematologic system, hepatic system, and central nervous system. 1. Musculoskeletal System One of the most common presenting features in childhood in the musculoskeletal system is idiopathic short stature. In European studies [3-5], it is estimated that about one of 10 children whose height is far below his/her genetic predisposition for unclear reasons is short because of celiac disease. Short stature can be an isolated feature of this condition." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "Normally the antigenic response to the myriad of foods consumed is prevented or mitigated by acidic and enzymatic digestion of dietary proteins, mucous and epithelial cell barriers, peristalsis, and a number of secreted substances that allow oral tolerance [50-54]. Because persons with IBD may have several defects in gut barrier and immune regulatory functions plus malnutrition and maldigestion, they may be at increased risk for food allergies, food intolerances, and food-borne illness. However, food allergies have not been established as a major player in the cause of IBD." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

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