Pyroluria is a genetic condition that results in an abnormality in hemoglobin synthesis. Huh?

Pyroluria was initially described by Abram Hoffer, a pioneer in orthomolecular medicine and psychiatry. He found that kryptopyrroles, a by-product of hemoglobin, bind to vitamin B6 and then to Zinc and were eliminated through urine, causing deficiencies in those minerals.

Many times Pyroluria is seen with other imbalances such as histapenia, histadelia, high copper levels, or cerebral allergies. It is also the primary imbalance for 20% of schizophrenics.

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Understanding Pyroluria

However, medical experts are still wary about diagnosing pyroluria or even recognizing that patients have pyroluria because it is still considered a biomedical disorder.

Why?

Because of its transparent symptoms and its vitamin and mineral therapy.

With all of AJ’s medical issues this was one of the ones we were quite concerned about. Fortunately, he tested negative despite all of his symptoms. But, if you remember from my last post, pyroluria can also be connected to high copper levels.

Common emotional and physical characteristics of pyroluria.
Little or no dream recall
White spots on finger nails or light nails
Inability to eat breakfast +/- morning nausea
Dry and pale skin +/- do not tan +/- burn easy in sun
Sensitivity to bright light
Hypersensitive to noise
Argumentative/enjoy argument
Mood swings and emotional outbursts/temper
Preference for spicy or heavily flavored foods
Histrionic (dramatic)
Anxiousness
Abnormal body fat distribution (e.g. protruding abdomen)
Poor short term memory
Frequent headaches
Poor ability to cope with stress
Much higher capability & alertness in the evening, compared to mornings
Reading or writing disorder/difficulties
Significant growth after age 16 or stunting of growth
Sleep deprivation
Sweet acetone breath
Abdominal pain

What are the symptoms of Pyroluria imbalance?
Signs and symptoms of pyroluria are many. There seems to be a familial or genetic component. “A family history of mental illness and all-girl families especially if there is also a history of miscarried boys.
” Frequent ear infections as a child, as well as colds, fevers and chills.
” Fatigue
” Nervous exhaustion
” Insomnia
” Poor memory or inability to think clearly
” Hyperactivity
” Seizures
” Mood swings
” Lack of regular periods in girls
” Impotence in males
” Unusual smelling breath and body odour
” Inability to tolerate drugs and alcohol
” Cold hands and feet
” Abdominal pain
” Intolerance to some protein foods, drugs or alcohol
” Morning nausea and constipation
” Difficulty remembering dreams
” Frequent head colds and infections
” Stretch marks in the skin

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What is Pyroluria?

Dr. Frank Greer states that this could have life-long benefits.

Vitamin D helps build strong bones and prevents rickets (a common disease in developing countries and in institutionalized children like my son who was very borderline). Although rickets is uncommon in the US a recent study estimated that 40% of US infants and toddlers are deficient in Vitamin D.

The recommendation is for infants to take a vitamin drops the first few days and then for the first year.

It takes four-eight ounce glasses of fortified milk to get the 400 IU so your children would be swimming in milk if you tried to use just diet to get the recommended dose.

Try a multivitamin (one without sugar and corn).

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Kids Need More Vitamin D

And then earlier this year, the agency warned against using over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for children under 2 years, and later to children up to 11 years. The American Academy of Pediatrics even weighed in that these drugs are ineffective for treating cough and cold, and so the FDA was urged to enforce a ban.

But the FDA has rejected a call to an immediate ban on cough and cold medicine, saying that the ban might drive parents to give adult medication to their children.

This is where it gets lost on me. If the dosage is wrong, and the drug is ineffective anyway, why is it still in the market?

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FDA rejects ban on children’s OTC cough and cold medicine

It’s Karen’s way of raising awareness for breast cancer. And all the companies that donated the give-aways are also supporting the cause, so that’s double dip for you.

Head on over to Pink Ribbon Review everyday from October 1 to 31st.

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31 days of give-aways at Pink Ribbon Review

Americans have been enjoying 100 years of clean drinking water that we wouldn’t know what to do without it. LIFE Magazine hailed the filtration and chlorination of water as “probably the most significant public health advancement of the millennium.” Chlorination of drinking water has helped eliminate waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid fever. With it, life expectancy almost doubled from 47 years old in 1900 to 78 in 2006.

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for nations outside the USA. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1.1 billion people do not have access to safe drinking water, and nearly 2 million people die every year because of unsafe water.

It’s really not difficult to disinfect and safely store water in individual households, especially in places where piped water is not available. A recent study by the WHO found that household-based chlorination is the most cost-effective way to reduce these waterborne illnesses.

September 26 marks the 100 years of clean water in the US. Now, let’s make it a better world for people outside our shores too. There is something very simple we can each do:

Take the Clean Water Challenge Quiz, and the American Chemistry Council will contribute $0.20 for each correct answer, up to a total of $200,000. Twenty cents is the cost of five chlorine tablets designed to disinfect 100 liters of water. With your help, we can contribute enough to disinfect 100 million liters of household drinking water.

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Clean water campaign this September

Childhood cancers are the number 1 disease killer of children. One in every 300 children will develop cancer before the age of 19. Now while the death rate from cancer has dropped significantly, about 2,300 children still die each year from cancer. Although 75% of children are cured, some forms of cancer are just so resistant that prognosis is very poor.

The Stand Up to Cancer episode last week reminded us of just how much work still needs to be done. So what can we do to help?

Chili’s is giving away 100% of its profits on September 29 to St. Jude Foundation, to helpf fund cures and help children fight the disease.

No, really, it’s easy. Just eat at Chili’s. It’s seems a weird way to help out right, but Chili’s has been a partner of the hospital fro five years, and they are doing a great job.

For more ways to volunteer or help, visit BrownBagforACure. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

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Eat at Chili’s and fight childhood cancer

The b5media Health and Wellness have been on our toes too, prepping up for the new school year. And so we offer tips, ideas, experience and anecdotes on the road to a new school year.

Mary Emma Allen, at Alzheimer’s Notes, reminisces about lunch boxes and one-room school days, something that might entertain an Alzheimer’s patient, too.

Karen of Pink Ribbon Review has tips on how cancer survivors can get their ducks in a row. Consider your treatments and other to-do when planning for the new school year.

Scott at Men and Health write a lead in to help teenage boys navigate through puberty, and muscle building the healthy way.

Ruth at Eating Fabulous offers healthy breakfast ideas, in observance of Better Breakfast Month. I second-the-motion on this with more 10-minute healthy breakfast recipes.

Angela of Breastfeeding 1-2-3 says, “Nursing in public with a newborn? Can it be done? Angela braves the first PTA meeting of the school year.” You go, girl!

Kendra of Diabetes notes recounts how going back to school can be very stressful. Now add to the equation the fact that your little one has juvenile diabetes Well the situation just went from stressful to down right scary- are you and your little one prepared?

Kendra of A Hearty Life asks, “Do you think that school lunches are healthy? They have changes over the years, but for the better? Take my poll…

Alicia of Mental Health Notes shares 5 tips to keep your child’s mind healthy this school year, especially important with all the pressures and stress that children face from school.

Susan of Grounded Fitness shares the benefits of yoga for children, as an exercise program and managing anxiety and stress.

Liberty of Healthbolt takes on the hype of antibacterial soaps.

Finally, Grace of Kids Health Notes (moi!) has a poll: How active are your children after school? 

There are more posts coming, so I’ll bump this up as our channel heads “back to school” today.

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‘Health and Wellness’ back-to-school survival guide

From The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network –

EGG ALLERGY ALERT

September 5, 2008

T. Marzetti Company is recalling “Girard’s Honey Dijon Peppercorn” dressing due to undeclared egg.

The products were distributed in the western United States.
The 12-oz. bottles being recalled were labeled on the front with Girard’s Honey Dijon Peppercorn, but the back of the bottle was labeled Girard’s French Dressing, with item number 58015 and a “best by” date of 06-11-09M.

Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase for a full
refund. Consumers with questions may call (614) 846-2232.

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Allergy alert: Undeclared egg in salad dressings

MILK ALLERGY ALERT

September 5, 2008

ACH Food Companies, Inc., is recalling “Patak’s Dopiaza Curry CookingSauce Mild”  and “Patak’s Rich Tomato and Onion Cooking Sauce Dopiaza (Mild)” due to undeclared milk.
The products were distributed nationally through retail stores.
The affected products have “best by” dates on or before February 2010.
Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase for
reimbursement. Consumers with questions may call (800) 726-3648.

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Allergy Alert: Undeclared milk in cooking sauce