Download Ik ben Ineke, 40 jaar, getrouwd en moeder van 2 kinderen

Faster recovery process
and
Better quality of life
Summary KAQUN developments
2006-2012
Inhoudsopgave
1.
History
2.
Objectives / vision
3.
the importance of vitamins & minerals
4.
Enzymes
5.
Mast cell degranulation and the mechanism
of allergy mediators
6.
An explanation of the importance of these
laboratory tests
7.
Histamine
8.
Pseudo–allergy / food hypersensitivities
9.
IgA – Total gluten
10.
TSH ( thyreoïd – stimulation hormone )
11.
Problems with sugar (fructose–intolerance
& type 2 Diabetes)
12.
KAQUN therapy in the Netherlands
13.
Conclusion
History
In 1988, my husband and I (Ineke), were in an accident in
which I sustained several ankle fractures with no open
wounds or abrasions.
I was soon operated on, and metal was implanted on either
side of my right ankle, as well as an outer cast.
Within twenty-four hours of my surgery, skin irritation and
a terrible itch developed.
The doctor told me that this annoying rash was not unusual
and that I did not need to worry about it. "It will disappear
over time by itself," he said.
After being discharged from the hospital, rehabilitation took
place at home. The inner wound was quite painful and the
itchy rash grew worse, even inside my cast. The irritation
was comparable to an allergic reaction, but it was permanent.
My body felt very tired, and in addition to the nasty side
effects, I started to suffer from fatigue and headaches.
These persistent body abnormalities puzzled doctors, and I was
examined extensively: IgE, prick test, scratch test, adhesive test,
provocation test and a diet limited in biogenic amines etc.
Ultimately, these tests did not lead to any clarity, and I had to
resort to medications, including: zantac, tinset, certirizine and
valium. None of these brought relief from the aggressive
itchiness which lead to many wounds from scratching.
Eating became more problematic and it felt like being allergic
to everything.
My symptoms worsened: severe fatigue, swelling, scratch
wounds, difficulty swallowing, problems with concentration,
dry eyes, pale skin and joint pains.
In the end, prednisolone was the only solution, according to
the specialist.
Even though my skin problems were no longer visible thanks
to the prednisolone, a lot of noticeable damage was often
done to my body. After a period of years, I felt trapped in a bell
jar, losing myself. Then, on my own, I started to taper off the
prednisolone. I did not want to be dependent on this kind of
medication any longer. After stopping with prednisolone, I
could not normally appear in public and daily life because of
visible swelling. The intense itching and pain in my body
caused a lot of grief, humiliation and powerlessness, and life
this way was meaningless.
I then began to visit practitioners who specialized in
homeopathy, mesology (a German-Dutch type of integrative
medicine), osteopathy, orthomolecular medicine, acupuncture etc.
Maybe their different insights could save me from my tiresome
body.Each practitioner performed his own tests on my body,
and an array of supplements, drops and pellets were administered.
Years passed with these treatments, but there was no
improvement.It felt like my body did not respond to these
treatments or supplements were not absorbed, which often made
persistence hard. Subsequently, I ended up with a psychic, and
he could temporarily remove my spots.
He said "your blood is sick", but he was not aware of any
treatment. In 2002, my rash finally disappeared, at last, but then
I became sicker and weaker day by day
.
My body ached and clenched. The fatigue turned into extreme
fatigue and eating was no longer a routine. My weight dropped
to 46 kg (102 lbs) (height 1.70m/67").
In 2003, lab work on IgG was performed, and the results were
shocking: they showed a permeability for 34 substances. The
extensive damage to the intestinal lining explained the feeling
of being allergic to everything.
The normal diet had to be replaced with a rotation diet with
foods for which no permeability was demonstrated.
I sought the help of various dieticians, who stated that it
wasn't possible to follow any normal dietary pattern with such
extreme results. So I gathered all my courage and went about it
myself. With much effort it was possible to create an eating
schedule. It was a very simple schedule with few flavorful
dishes, but it was possible to continue eating.
Tension ran high at times, but there was no other choice.
In 2004, an old friend, a Dutchman who lives in the U.S.,
came to visit. He was shocked by the alarming situation we
were in.He told us about the science of KAQUN and special
baths in Hungary.
Perhaps their many positive results could also help my body.
He already knew a few doctors, including Dr. Robert Lyons.
It was scary to start an unknown treatment with my frightening
physical condition.
Nevertheless, continual tests weren't bringing a solution and I
saw no other possibilities. By this point it was clear that
something was very wrong with my body was, but now a
treatment?
After establishing contact, we (Gerben & Ineke) left in
February 2005 for the KAQUN center in Hungary. The
welcome was amazing and heartwarming.
After taking some saliva and blood samples, KAQUN baths
and KAQUN drinking water were immediately started.
I stuck with my rotation diet, although this was difficult to
do in Hungary. Grocery stores with additive-free foods were
impossible to find, and fresh foods were only available in
season, which left none for the winter months.
We stayed at a bed and breakfast where I could use their
kitchen. Fortunately, these people spoke some German just
as we do, because Hungarian was not easy. I went back and
forth to participate in the KAQUN baths and in between I
cooked according to my schedule. This was difficult, but it
had to be done.
The EUROPEAN KAQUN SYSTEM makes it possible to
structurally change 100% pure spring water. This water,
originating in the Dolomite Mountains in Northern Italy,
leaves the spring at 630m in the Posina valley at the foot of
the Pasubio mountain, 2,232 m above sea level. The structural
change gives the water a pH between 7.6 and 8.0 and an oxygen
level of around 10% (18 mg) per liter.
The bathwater (around 38 ºC/100 ºF) felt thick, which
softened my many scratching wounds. The unique composition
of this water creates a higher buoyancy which provides a
weightlessness to the body and promotes relaxation.
Under the guidance of Dr. Lyons (TCM Master) I continued
my treatments. I tried to closely follow the entire process,
but not all was easy to explain. It made a deep impression
on me!
The sense that some of the body processes can be changed
felt strange.
You could feel physical changes, sometimes teasing,
sometimes painful, and often slow.
The treatments caused continuous unpredictable movements in
the body, which required a lot of rest as well as persistence.
I met many different people from different countries during
my stay, often referred by their doctor/specialist, but patients
from the neighboring hospital also underwent KAQUN
treatment. The feeling of not being the only one trapped in
a situation like mine was encouraging!
Lab work came back with a C. guillermondii infection,
combined with a very low immune activity.
After the 10 day regimen, I continued the treatment consisting
of drinking KAQUN water and taking the prescribed
medications and supplements.
We returned to the KAQUN center in Hungary for an
appointment fifty days later.
The welcome was again heartwarming. The treatment
continued wile I followed my own rotation diet. In these 10
days, the pain gradually decreased and I started to get some
of my energy back. We also did, saw, and talked about many
things. We discussed the shortcomings of Dutch doctors'
treatments: their ignorance about this new treatment method,
the lack of this kind of care,
the importance of the support of KAQUN therapy for acute
or chronic illnesses, and what a huge cost savings it would be
to the Western world. After all, an ounce of prevention is
worth a pound of cure!
Back in the Netherlands, I stuck with drinking the KAQUN
water and kept following my rotation schedule.
This way I could keep my body at a stable level. If one of
these elements was omitted, fatigue set in again.
The KAQUN treatments helped increase alertness. As soon
as I ate foods that my body could not handle, it responded
directly to it.
In the period of 2005-2006 we (my husband and I) drove to
Hungary many times with people who also sought physical
recovery. During this learning period I developed a new and
unique perspective on activating the recovery mechanism.
We discussed the possibility of continuing this revolutionary
development in the Netherlands, or,
as Dr. Lyons said: "Ineke, you're allowed to talk!"
It is noteworthy that health starts with the efficient absorption
of nutrients, and elimination of wastes through kidneys and
liver, which is only possible with clean water.
KAQUN water from the Dolomite Mountains has a unique
natural composition, which is reinforced by the European
KAQUN System.
KAQUN water won the prestigious Los Angeles
GOLD MEDAL
in 2006 for the best water quality.
KAQUN treatments have a calming effect on the nervous
system, and help achieve a higher energy level and increased
concentration and alertness.
When the body has access to more oxygen combined with an
increase in pH, many bacteria, fungal infections, protozoa, etc.
are eliminated from the body. Thanks to the cleansing of
tissues, certain body processes can recover.
I started to feel human again after seventeen years, and my
physical recovery was inexplicable by any Dutch standards.
We have chosen, in collaboration with KAQUN Hungaria Kft.,
to invest in this care, to counterbalance medical ignorance
and a shortcoming of care in the Netherlands.
In December 2006, KAQUN Hollandia BV opened its health
spa with 12 individual baths and customized kitchen at an
authentic rural farm.
I continued to study nutrition further, both in terms of the
bodily sensations and the many fields involving nutrition.
I was convinced that in addition to receiving KAQUN
treatments, there should also be a nutritional solution.
Continuing with my rotation diet was do-able, but not very
satisfying.
In 2007, certain physical processes were more closely tested
in clinical chemical research.
These assessments showed considerable abnormalities which
required new adjustments.
In combination with KAQUN treatments, progress was
successful, and it was possible to focus more specifically on
my health goals.
Finding food was no longer a difficult process and fatigue
gave way to energy.
It became clear that proper nutrition and chemical processes in
combination with the KAQUN therapy are vital for optimal
recovery.
Objectives/Vision
Given the developments and experience described above,
KAQUN Hollandia BV has chosen a therapy based on the
whole organism with extensive options for individual treatments,
flexibility, and guidance for faster physical recovery processes.
KAQUN therapy in the Netherlands consists of a combination
of:
• KAQUN medicinal baths
• KAQUN drinking water
• Test results based on recent medical tests
• Quality wholesome nutrition
Possibly with additional lab work requested by the
KAQUN center:
• Treatment adjustments based on additional testing
• Reporting and guidance
Based on the information obtained from the patient, further
study of the symptoms, lab findings, and research, an individual
treatment plan is initiated, based on science and experience.
The majority of the people in the Netherlands that check in to
the KAQUN center have a history of unexplained ailments
and years of trying various unsuccessful treatments and
medications. As anyone can understand, a life filled with
unfamiliar and misunderstood complaints is very stressful.
Under persistent stress, the immune system will become
overwhelmed, which can eventually lead to depletion of
specific vitamins and minerals.
The body's defense against infections and allergens will
weaken, due to the decrease in production of protective
antibodies (IgA).The breakdown of medicines will be less
efficient, resulting in abnormally high blood levels of the
medication and related side effects.
Medications that first require conversion don't reach their
therapeutic effect at all, but side effects do occur.
In this process, our immune system is overloaded, causing
delayed elimination of incoming bacteria, viruses and toxins.
People often try to resolve issues on their own at first by
changing eating habits, adopting different diets, taking
additional vitamins and minerals or taking up a sport in an
effort to feel better.
Unfortunately, this is not always sufficient and at best only
provides a temporary improvement. Due to a failing recovery
process, our tissues are harmed, initiating a vicious circle.
These physical reactions aggravate existing symptoms,
ultimately creating physical limitations in our daily life and
increasing psychological pressures.
The promotion of vitamin supplements causes many to take
vitamins, thinking it can't hurt to try, however, this is not true.
An overdose of vitamins can actually cause harm!
Before discussing the setup of the KAQUN therapies in the
Netherlands, the importance of whole foods must first be
explained.
Because symptom patterns of patients often show large
deviations, the significance of preliminary laboratory tests is a
primary focus. To achieve an optimal physical recovery process,
it is of utmost importance to take the whole organism into
account, both physiologically and psychologically.
The importance of vitamins & minerals
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies rarely concern a single
vitamin or mineral. Because of their interdependence and
function in body processes, there is a shortage or accumulation
of various vitamins and minerals. Factors influencing this are:
- Medications that prevent a vitamin from acting as a
component of an enzyme.
- Some uncooked products such as eggs (birds) and legumes
- Antagonists present due to nutritional imbalance or improper
use of vitamin and mineral supplements.
- Medications that limit or prevent the absorption of vitamins
from the intestines into the bloodstream, such as antibiotics and
laxatives
- Norit (activated carbon), which is used in cases of poisoning,
itching and diarrhea, can adsorb vitamins and enzymes, which
are then removed from the body with the stool.
- Prolonged use of appetite suppressants.
- Oral contraceptives, which may increase excretion of high
concentrations of some vitamins.
- Fiber affects the absorption of certain minerals, such as
calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc. For people whose supply
of these minerals is already below optimal levels, a diet rich
in fibers just makes it worse.
- Lack of carriers that pass the mineral through the intestinal
wall or cell membrane.
Enzymes
Enzymes are biochemical catalysts that cause or accelerate
a chemical process in the body without undergoing change
themselves.
Enzymes are usually specific to their substrate, and an
enzyme typically binds to only one substrate. However, there
are some enzymes that can convert many different substrates.
A few of these are present in the liver, for example CYP2D6,
an enzyme of the cytochrome P450 enzyme system. The rate
of an enzymatic reaction is dependent on the temperature, the
acidity (pH) and the concentration of enzymes and substrates
(the substance which the enzyme acts on) and cofactors
(minerals and vitamins). Concentrations of any coenzymes
or foreign agonists and antagonists may also affect the
reaction time. Enzymes may also consist of multiple parts,
for example, multiple proteins. In addition, they often have a
co-enzyme, a smaller component without which the enzyme
cannot perform its function. This can be an ion, for example
zinc, manganese, copper, magnesium, iron, potassium or
sodium ions. These are the trace elements in food.
The cofactor may also be a small organic molecule: a coenzyme.
Examples are the B vitamins: thiamine (B1), and
riboflavin (B2), nicotinamide, and vitamin C. Coenzymes may
have a strong bond (covalent) to
the protein part of the enzyme or a very weak bond, in which
case they are only temporarily bound to the enzyme while it's
performing its catalytic function.
The coenzyme often acts as a kind of on/off switch for the
chemical process. By varying the concentration of the metal
ion, the chemical reaction of the enzyme can be slowed
down or sped up.
The activity of an enzyme is also affected by the degree of
acidity (pH). Certain enzymes, such as peptase in the stomach,
work well or very well in an acidic environment (pH<7). Other
enzymes, such as trypsin in the intestines, work only in an
alkaline environment (pH>7). The optimum pH value for most
enzymatic activity generally lies between pH 5 and pH 8.
It is clear that a body cannot operate without whole foods and
sufficient variety. Each nutrient contributes to the efficacy of
vitamins, minerals and trace elements, which in turn are
responsible for controlling and maintaining function of our
body. Our enzymatic activities depend on these nutrients for
digestive and metabolic processes to take place in good order.
Since metabolic processes would not be possible without
enzymes, one could state that enzymes keep life going.
Prolonged malnourishment or overnourishment or any
improper diet can cause somatic conditions. Accidents,
traumatic events, chronic illness, stress, and side effects of
medications may also be responsible for (temporary) changes
in the functioning of the immune system.
On one hand, our immune system consists of so-called soluble
factors (called the humeral system), which are substances
produced by cells of the immune system.On the other hand,
there are cell-mediated mechanisms, such as phagocytes and
lymphocytes. We have in fact two immune systems, the nonspecific defense mechanism, which consists of cells and soluble
molecules we have been given at birth, and the specific or
adaptive immune system that we acquire in the course of our
lives, which targets specific substances and germs to which our
bodies are exposed. The adaptive system directs a non-specific
system (the complement system), and strengthens this.
IgE = immunoglobulin of class E (sensitizing antibodies)
are present on the cell surface of the basophiles and mast
cells. Allergic reactions are caused by proteins or
proteinaceous compounds and involve the immune system.
Mast cell degranulation and the mechanism
of allergy mediators
An allergen can bind to two closely spaced IgE molecules
specific for that allergen on the cell surface of a mast cell
or a basophile. As a result of this binding, the antibodies are bent
towards each other which changes the permeability of the cell
membrane. This will lead to a series of reactions that can be
divided into three phases:
1. Changes that occur at the membrane level:
• the permeability of the mast cell's cell membrane
changes, allowing calcium ions to pass freely through
the membrane.
• the composition of the cell membrane changes,
allowing it to fuse with the membranes of the granules
in the mast cell.
• arachidonic acid splits off from the membrane
phospholipids. Arachidonic acid is the basis for the
synthesis of prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
2. The inflow (influx) of calcium ions:
• Calcium ions flow from the outside the cell into it,
and are released from within the cell nucleus and
mitochondria.
3. Degranulation:
• degranulation starts with swelling of the granules
(granules in the mast cell plasma) by attracting water.
These granules move towards the cell membrane and
fuse to it, then release their contents through an
opening in the cell membrane. The mast cell survives.
Mediators can also be released through processes other
than allergen-IgE bonding.
Numerous substances can act directly on mast cells to
release mediators. These substances are called histamine
releasers. Other stimuli, such as stress, can cause mediators
to be released from mast cells.
Important mediators include: histamine, serotonin, chemotactic
substances, prostaglandin, leukotrienes and newly formed
mediators.
Histamine and leukotrienes each enhance the effect of the
other, and together they stimulate the formation of
prostaglandins. The release of mediators from mast cells
actually triggers two inflammatory reactions:
• one through the vasoactive substances (biogenic amines),
which cause direct vasodilatation and bronchospasm;
• and one through the release of chemotactic substances,
creating a cellular infiltrate a few hours later, which can lead
to new reactions.
Both stages play a role in the occurrence of immediate and
delayed allergic reaction.
Allergic reactions are palpable, visible and apparent. People are
often aware of their allergies before assessments have taken
place.
KAQUN treatments are always customized accordingly and
guided, if necessary.
The KAQUN center will order tests before starting the
KAQUN therapy if a patient exhibits reactions that have
not been assessed.
Increasingly, we are seeing allergic reactions, while there is
no allergy involved.
Often we don't see one particular complaint, but multiple
symptoms such as extreme fatigue, headaches, muscle
weakness, weight issues, skin ailments, fungal infections,
hypoglycemia, depression, unexplained weight gain, and
digestive symptoms, such as bloating, flatulence, abdominal
pain, cramps, etc.
From 2006 to 2012, numerous laboratory tests were done,
and KAQUN treatments were adjusted to individual needs
and carried out with very good results! In addition to IgE
(food allergy), most abnormalities were found in:
histamine – IgG (non-immunologic food sensitivity), IgAgluten, TSH and fructosamine.
An explanation of the importance of these
laboratory tests:
Histamine
Histamine is derived from decarboxylation of the amino acid
histidine.
A specific histidine decarboxylase is present in mast cells.
These cells contain stored histamine, which is released in an
allergic reaction. Medicine generally focuses only on the levels
of serum histamine.
The KAQUN center prefers to work with plasma histamine
levels, which measure the concentration of histamine inside
as well as outside the cell, because a decrease in histamine
levels and a reduced IgA may lead to a variety of symptoms,
such as fatigue, headaches or migraines, gluten sensitivity,
infections, sensitivity to sunlight and allergic reactions.
Generally, certain cells produce higher amounts of histamine.
These cells are mainly located in the mucous membranes,
the blood and the skin.
One of the functions of histamine is to control the
permeability of the wall of the blood vessels. The arteries
dilate or constrict, depending on the amount of histamine in
the body. Low levels of histamine cause them to constrict.
The permeability of vascular walls ensures that cells,
nutrients and oxygen can reach the locations where they are
needed.
A zinc deficiency leads to a copper surplus in the body.
Copper excess accelerates the breakdown of histamine.
Furthermore, elevated concentrations of the enzyme MAO
are often found. This enzyme breaks down histamine,
dopamine and serotonin. When there is a lack of manganese,
the bonding capacity of the intestinal mucosa is limited.
Among other things, this function binds the histamine found
in food to prevent absorption into the bloodstream. Lowered
histamine levels always give rise to complaints about fatigue.
Micro-organisms transform proteins and amino acids from
foods into biogenic amines by decarboxylation (the extraction
of carbon dioxide), which makes it rich in histamine, tyramine,
tryptamine, cadaverine, spermine, etc. Histamine, serotonin
and heparin play an important role in the last phase of an
allergic reaction and in pseudo-allergic reactions. These
biogenic amines stimulate the mast cells to release histamine.
Food additives do the same. It is believed that under this
constant provocation, the threshold for allergic and pseudoallergic reactions to occur is reduced.
Pseudo-allergy/food hypersensitivities
Food hypersensitivities belong to the so-called IgG-mediated
immune responses.
They respond with considerable delay during the digestion
of these foods.
The relationship between specific symptoms and
hypersensitivity is therefore often goes unrecognized.
IgG-mediated hypersensitivity is characterized by
inflammatory responses. The IgE antibodies are not
relevant to the analysis of non-allergic food hypersensitivities.
For non-immunologic food hypersensitivities, only IgG
antibodies are assessed.
It is widely recognized that a poor, unbalanced diet can be
harmful to our health. Here, the burden on the immune
system is most important. With an ongoing deficient food
supply, the immune system can have an uncontrolled reaction,
leading to headaches, migraines, bloating, stomach and
intestinal complaints. Psoriasis, acne, and certain autoimmune
diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes), and obesity can also
occur.
As a result of medications, infections, stress, and
(environmental) toxic substances, the integrity of the
intestinal wall may be damaged over and over again, allowing
foods to pass through the intestinal cells. These substances
are then recognized by the immune system as foreign, leading
to the production of antibodies against the food product.
Regular consumption or digestion of this food makes the
body continuously create these antibodies, generating the
same immune response, resulting in chronic inflammation.
Foods that show intestinal permeability should be avoided for
some time to remove the continuous "false" burden.
IgA – total gluten
High score of IgA/IgG must be tested on Alpha-gliadin.
Celiac disease is an intolerance to gluten. Gluten is the
protein part of the grains: wheat, rye, oats, barley, spelt and
kamut. Gluten is a mixture of prolamins and glutamines.
Polyamines can be divided into gliadin, hordein, and zein.
Gliadin is rich in glutaminic amino acids and exists mainly
in wheat. Hordein can be found in barley. Normally, these
proteins are broken down in the intestines, but with celiac
disease, the intestinal wall gets irritated and damaged.
The villi, as well as the intestinal surface, where the
absorption of nutrients takes place, die off. Also, digestive
enzymes, normally produced by the villi, are no longer
excreted. Nutrients such as lactose cannot be digested,
resulting in fermentation in the bowel, and a shortage of
vitamins and minerals in the body.
Celiac disease is genetically linked to specific tissue and
blood cell antigens. These same tissue and cell antigens are
present in the case of IgA deficiency, diabetes, thyroid
disease and a low level of platelets. Many of the symptoms
of celiac disease are indirect symptoms due to poor absorption
of vitamins and minerals from the intestines. Bone pain results
from a lack of calcium and vitamin D3.
A mild gluten sensitivity should not be confused with celiac
disease.
A strong reaction to gluten, however, may be an important
indication of the development of celiac disease.
A gluten intolerance lasts in only 10% of the cases. In the
remaining cases, it is probably a secondary effect of an
allergy to cow's milk.
Secondary lactose malabsorption may occur because of
damage to the intestinal wall after surgery or infection, acute
enteritis, Crohn's disease, celiac disease or a milk allergy.
Acquired lactose malabsorption is observed for bacterial
(Escherichia coli, Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and
Candida), viral (rotavirus, astrovirus and calici) and worm
infections (roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides ). In these
conditions, the villi atrophy, which blocks lactose absorption.
TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)
This small gland regulates the rate at which billions of body
cells burn food for energy.
It is estimated that half a million people in the Netherlands
suffer from thyroid disorders.
A significant proportion has low thyroid function
(hypothyroidism).
Abnormalities in thyroid function:
- production of antibodies against one's own thyroid
(Hashimoto's disease or struma lymphomatosa)
- Inability to transform thyroid hormone T4 into T3
(conversion disorder).
- Binding problems. Relatively high amounts of
thyroid hormone (20 times higher than normal) are
secreted, which, in the long term, leads to shortages in
the body. Porphyrinogenic substances may also be
responsible for this condition.
The thyroid gland produces the hormones thyroxine (T4) and
triiodothyronine (T3).However, the thyroid produces only small
amounts of T3. The majority of T3 is synthesized from T4 in
peripheral body tissues.
In fact, T3 is the active thyroid hormone, while T4 is a prohormone. 99.5% of hormones in our blood are bound to
protein (thyroglobulin). Only non-bound hormones are
active in the body.
In a healthy body, the thyroid produces a daily dose of
hormones that are actually needed and used. The pituitary
produces TSH in order to accomplish this.
There are several factors that negatively affect the conversion
of the relatively inactive T4 into the active T3. These include
smoking, aging, illness, stress and drug use (including
hormonal contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy),
beta-blockers, antidepressants, and agents such as lithium
(which is used for strong mood swings).
The enzyme 5'-deiodinase (5'DI) is responsible for the
conversion of
T4 to T3. Among other things, this enzyme depends on
iodine, selenium, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and
vitamin B12. Any nutritional deficiencies can have a
negative effect on the conversion of T4 into T3.
(fructose intolerance and type 2 diabetes)
Glucose (blood sugar) is the main energy source for the
body. All cells require this source of energy to perform their
functions. The conversion of fructose (fruit sugar) into
glucose is dependent on the enzyme aldolase B.
Aldolase B, in turn, is dependent on zinc.
With a zinc deficiency, there will not be enough of these
enzymes to ensure that all fruit sugars are converted into
glucose. Fruit sugar can, as a result, accumulate in the
body a specific form.
This can create many problems, such as tremors, dizziness,
upper abdominal pain, a swollen lower abdomen, itching,
cramps, mood swings and insomnia.
The accumulation of fructose in the blood results in decreased
absorption of fructose in the intestines. The fructose arrives in
the large intestine where it is broken up by intestinal bacteria
and Candida albicans.
Another common symptom pertains to a form of reactive
hypoglycaemia (peaks and valleys in blood glucose).
Insulin is a hormone made in the pancreas. This hormone can
be regarded as a key that opens the door to allow glucose to
enter body cells.
In fructose intolerance, the non-converted fruit sugar tells the
body to produce insulin.
As a result, the blood's remaining glucose enters the cell, and
the blood glucose level decreases further.
If the intolerance to fructose is not recognized and a fructose
restrictive diet is not followed, this may eventually lead to
chronic poisoning and type 2 diabetes.
A lack of glutathione can cause problems with the activation
and inactivation of insulin in the liver which can also lead to
type 2 diabetes.
Glutathione is made of sulfur-containing amino acids, which
are broken down from the active form of vitamin B6. Two
molecules of pyridoxal-5-phosphate are required for this
process.
The over-production of insulin leads to exhaustion of the
pancreas.
In type 1 diabetes, little to no insulin is available, prohibiting
the liver and muscles from converting glucose into glycogen.
Despite the high levels of glucose in the blood, the glucose
cannot be used to supply the body with energy. The elevated
glucose levels in the blood eventually cause major damage
to the blood vessels, because the body must switch to burning
fat. When body fats are burned, ketones are formed for
energy. This process requires co-enzyme A molecules, which
are made from glucose. Since there is a lack of insulin,
there's a lack of glucose in the cells as well.
The body then switches to breaking down proteins in order to
manufacture coenzyme A molecules. The acidic ketones are
not burned, but accumulate in the artery walls, blocking
blood supply and therefore oxygen, which can lead to tissue
death. This happens especially in small blood vessels such
as in the eye (diabetic cataract), the kidneys (kidney damage)
and in the legs (poor circulation which may lead to
amputation). Diabetes is a major risk factor for
cardiovascular disease.
KAQUN therapy in the NETHERLANDS
To achieve an optimal physical recovery process, it is of
utmost importance to take the whole organism into account,
both physiologically and psychologically.
Based on this perspective we can assess the malfunction on an
individual basis. Sometimes symptoms have a clear origin,
and a particular process or organ needs to be activated in order
to achieve recovery.
KAQUN therapies are particularly successful in this case,
because the physical condition is improved in a short period
of time. Bathing in and drinking KAQUN water promotes
a positive pH shift in the body, which allows the available
oxygen to reach sites of reduced oxygen. Whole foods help
maintain optimal circulation, which ensures that all nutrients
can be properly transported and that all tissues and processes
receive the necessary nutrients. The combination of these
factors allows the body to regenerate itself.
Unfortunately, we often face a number of secondary
symptoms which are caused by other symptoms rather than
from the illness itself.
Among these are disrupted processes, which usually stem
from a shortage of the substances needed to perform the
processes. The body's system of vitamin and mineral
management is compromised if these symptoms are treated
with suppressant drugs.
Medications often cause symptoms to manifest.
Porphyrinogenic drugs are frequently to blame. These drugs
are not very effectively processed by the liver and stored in
tissues. Even though the therapeutic effect is not fully
achieved, side effects still occur. Existing symptoms worsen
and the ability to perform daily functions decreases.
The KAQUN therapy in the Netherlands has a wide variety
of treatment options for the issues discussed above, including
individual treatments, adjustments and guidance.To speed
physical recovery processes, recent medical findings and their
associated treatments will be evaluated, along with current
and past use of medications. The medications taken are
checked for composition, combination, interaction, and
reactions.The situation can then be approached in two
different ways.
Situation 1
We take a closer look at the complaints and we often see
multiple symptoms, such as extreme fatigue, headaches,
muscle weakness, weight issues, skin problems, fungal
infections, hypoglycemia, depression, unexplained weight
gain, and digestive symptoms, such as bloating, flatulence,
abdominal pain, cramps, etc. When the body exhibits
dysfunctional processes and clear abnormalities, specific
additional lab tests are necessary before starting the
KAQUN therapy.
Situation 2
The client describes and shows signs of general malaise
without specific complaints. After measuring oxygen
saturation and blood pressure, we start directly with the 10
day KAQUN therapy, which consists of: 50 min KAQUN
baths three times a day, drinking 1.5 L KAQUN water
throughout the day, along with an acid/base balanced diet, and
the temporary avoidance of stressors such as enumbers/additives, pork products, sugar, dairy products and
gluten. A food plan will be created during
the KAQUN treatment. This will calm digestive tract and liver
activity. Under this regimen, oxygen can interact optimally
with the cells and tissues.
Situation 3
A complementary research on chronic diseases give access
to secondary inflammatory response.
By these individual adjustments we reach with the KAQUN
therapy a high-grade physical condition which gives a
significant better quality of life.
During KAQUN therapy, the body displays a shift in
physical activities, and changes are observed and recorded.
These shifts may also be reflected in the blood pressure
and oxygen measurements. The patient usually begins to
experience the first changes on or after the second day.
Especially in the first few days, the treatment leads to
fatigue, tingling sensations, dizziness and changes in
urination and defecation. These initial effects are not always
experienced as positive changes, so it is extremely important
to be under good supervision in order to be able to complete
the KAQUN therapy. If no shifts are observed in the
following days, and the general sense of discomfort doesn't go
away, we'll obtain more information and more specific lab
work can be requested. These are usually clinical chemistry
or nutrition-based tests. Positive tests for histamine, IgG,
fructosamine, IgA-gluten, yeast infections or abnormal
intestinal flora, all require adjustments in the diet, usually
temporary, and rarely permanently. With adjustments in the
diet we can directly control acute symptoms. However,
overall improvement cannot always be achieved due to vitamin
and mineral deficiencies. Typically, these deficiencies cannot
be corrected with dietary changes
only; they may require supplements of vitamins and minerals.
The larger the deficit, the lower the starting dose.
This is because a high starting dose will not be absorbed or
cannot be converted in the body, which will not lead to
optimum performance. Instead, the patient will start to feel
unwell. When certain chemical conversions are deficient in the
body, a proper foundation first needs to be created before one
can build up from there. Gradually the actual deficits will then
be remedied.
Additional tests in chronic diseases will provide insight into
possible secondary inflammatory responses.
Thanks to the individual adjustments, we can achieve
valuable physical wellness with our KAQUN therapy,
resulting in a significant improvement of the quality of life
for our patients.
Individual adaptations to a diet require knowledge, skills,
knowledge of products, understanding, patience and
discipline. Often we are dealing with several different
abnormalities, which makes treatment more complicated.
Patients will receive an evaluation report along with a food
plan that includes all processed data which will be used as
a starting point.
This may seem simple, but when one is dealing with twenty
or more permeabilities for example, these substances need
to be avoided and substituted with foods consumed according
to a rotation schedule. The time frame for avoiding a food
may be different for each nutrient. It requires time for the
intestinal lining to heal!
An entire group of specific foods may need to be eliminated
temporarily. If necessary, a substitute will be indicated.
The total recovery time depends on the amount of damage
done and other abnormalities that may have been found.
By avoiding the involved food products and changing the
diet, we can reduce sensitivities. This requires patience
and discipline from the client.
It is a fact that a food requires 3 to 4 days for an organism
to process. When we eat the same foods every day, the body
can develop new sensitivities.
We have a department at our KAQUN center where we
provide information about substitute items.
What does it look like, what should I pay attention to, what
dishes can I make with it, and where can buy it? These are
also questions that will be addressed when starting the
temporary food plan. In addition, we provide information
about the E-numbers and additives, what to be aware of,
and what is hidden behind the names of labels. This mostly
involves milk, eggs and soy products.
Patients who are following the treatment, spend the day from
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the center.
This will take 10 consecutive days, enjoying KAQUN baths
for 50 minutes 3 times a day.
During periods of rest, between the baths, whole foods will
be offered which all have been freshly prepared.
Across from the KAQUN center is a customized kitchen in
the authentic farm. The kitchen allows for adjustments in
individual diets according to the requirements provided by
the laboratory tests.
These typically include adjustments for various food groups:
Specific food preparation based on IgG and IgE tests
Specific food preparation for fructose intolerance
Specific food preparation for milk/lactose/gluten intolerances
Specific food preparation for deficient carbohydrate-protein
synthesis
Specific food preparation according to traditional Chinese
nutrition (5 elements)
Specific food preparation for avoiding E-number and additives
Specific food preparation to adjust for certain amino acids
It is possible to participate in cooking activities in our kitchen,
to prepare for continuation after the treatment.
We teach patients to prepare dishes using substitutes, explain
the necessary product information, food combinations, the
importance of persistence, and how this will result in success.
Often, patients form groups and organize times around bathing
and eating. This is helpful because it creates a supportive
atmosphere; they offer each other a listening ear and
experience that they are not alone in their struggle with their
failing body functions. There is an opportunity to rest, walk or
enjoy time off after meals. Patients with complex dietary
problems usually come in for a 10 day intern program, because
the usual diet is not feasible for them.
Conclusions
KAQUN therapy, combined with a whole foods natural diet,
gives the body the opportunity to achieve a positive pH shift,
creating a sound basis for an optimal effect of enhanced oxygen
levels on the cells and tissues of the body. Early recognition of
signs and symptoms allow individual adjustments to restore
essential body processes back to their natural healthy
functioning.
Because the treatments are based on the whole organism, both
physiologically and psychologically, we can claim revitalized
processes and improvement of the quality of life in various
areas, including:
• Optimization of the digestive system using dietary intervention
• Assessment of anomalies in clinical chemistry (allergies), to
improve metabolic processes
• Rheumatic complaints without a diagnosis of rheumatism
• Liver support for detoxification and enzymatic processes
• Alleviation of stress on the kidneys, supporting faster
elimination of harmful substances from the body
• Strengthening the body before undertaking medical treatment
• Support of recovery after medical treatment, e.g. cancer (in
collaboration with oncologist)
• Improvement and support of quality of life in chronic diseases
such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, polio
• Treatment of skin conditions and eczema caused by harmful or
poor diet
• Elimination of certain bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans
• Enhancement of concentration, alertness and energy
• Before and after strenuous exercise
• Preventive care and support of the physical condition
Several studies in these fields have (given my personal
experiences and resulting wisdom) further promoted this
entrepreneurship, with diplomatic support:
Fruit & Vegetable Management Entrepreneurship, Elementary
Nutrition, Dietetics, Special Nutrition and Natural Healing. I
also function as a nutritionist affiliate for allergies and food
sensitivities laboratories, specializing in urticaria and celiac
disease.
Food preparation for patients with an increased intestinal
permeability and abnormal chemical processes, to this day
remains a challenge. This is complicated by the use of
medications, because these affect the immune system. KAQUN
water has its own order in the body and is also affected. In these
cases, KAQUN therapies can be adapted to individual needs.
It is a true honor to be able to help this group of struggling
patients in such difficult conditions, and to witness their vitality
reappear.
This summary text has been compiled with care, and the author/publisher
cannot be held liable for any damage due to inaccuracies and/or omissions. It
is not allowed to copy, multiply and/or distribute this text.
1 st edition on
1st International KAQUN Conference
15-16 September 2012
Hungary
If we help the water,
the water will help us
KAQUN Hollandia B.V.
represented and written by: mw. Ineke van Eekelen
Spellestraat 49 - 4724 SH WOUW (Nbr.) Nederland
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