Condition:
Cystic Fibrosis
Definition:
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition in which the lungs and digestive system can become clogged with thick, sticky mucus.
It can cause problems with breathing and digestion from a young age. Over many years, the lungs become increasingly damaged and may eventually stop working properly.
Symptom:
Nowadays, cystic fibrosis is usually diagnosed before symptoms appear, through screening tests carried out soon after birth.
The main problems associated with cystic fibrosis are outlined below.
Lung problems
Cystic fibrosis can cause sticky mucus to clog the lungs and airways. This can cause:
- recurring chest infections – these occur because mucus in the lungs is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria
- persistent inflammation of the airways, which can cause them to become abnormally widened (bronchiectasis)
- increased coughing
- occasional wheezing and shortness of breath
Over time, the lungs can become increasingly damaged and may eventually stop working properly.
Digestive system problems
The mucus can also block parts of the digestive system, which can affect how food travels through the gut and how it’s broken down or absorbed.
This may cause:
- a serious bowel obstruction in the first few days of life (meconium ileus) – this will often need an operation to remove the blockage
- jaundice
- diarrhoea or large, smelly stools
- problems putting on weight and growing – this can occur because the body -struggles to digest and absorb nutrients (malnutrition)
- diabetes from late childhood or early adulthood – this can develop if the pancreas becomes severely damaged
Other problems
People with cystic fibrosis can also experience several other problems, including:
- sinusitis
- nasal polyps
- thin, weakened bones (osteoporosis) – this can occur as a result of -repeated infections, poor growth, lack of physical activity and malnutrition
- swelling and pain in the joints (arthritis or arthralgia) from late childhood
- difficulty conceiving children – most men with cystic fibrosis are unable to have children naturally (although some fertility treatments may still work) because the tubes that carry sperm don’t develop correctly; women can become pregnant, however
- liver problems are caused by the tiny bile ducts in the liver becoming blocked by mucus
- leaking of small amounts of urine, particularly during coughing fits (stress incontinence)
Description:
Protocol:
Steam (see below) daily for 5-10 minutes with Covid Steam 5ml 10ml.
Apply between 15-30 drops Chest Blend 50ml 100ml over the chest, twice a day.
Diffuse 24/7 Oregano 5ml 10ml, Thyme 5ml 10ml, Frankincense 5ml 10ml, Cedarwood 5ml 10ml, Covid Steam 5ml 10ml and Breath Support.
Drink 1 capsule, once a day, each; DNA Protector and Gut Cleanse.
Steam Method
Add 3-4 drops (or as otherwise indicated) of essential oil/diffuser blend to boiling water in a large pot or heatproof bowl. Immediately after adding the essential oil, cover the bowl with a large bath towel to avoid molecules from escaping into the air. Place your face above the bowl underneath the towel, not too close to avoid the steam from burning your skin, inhale the hot steam through your nose for no more than two minutes at a time and for a total of approximately 10 minutes.
