Cystic fibrosis is the most commonly inherited diseases in Americans who have European ancestry. It occurs in people of all ethnic backgrounds but is more common in Caucasians. About one in every 3,000 children in the USA is born with it. An estimated 8 million Americans are silent carriers of the defective gene that leads to this disease. The gene responsible for CF was identified in 1989 on human chromosome 7, and it encodes instructions for a protein that regulates the passage of salt in and out of the cells of the body's exocrine glands. This defective gene transforms the protein called the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator and causes it to produce a mucus too thick and too much for the body to get rid of. In most people with cystic fibrosis, the genetic instructions omit just one of the protein's 1,480 constituent amino acids a small glitch, but a problem that affects many glands in the human body, including the pancreas, sweat glands, and glands of the digestive and respiratory systems. Many human cells contain two copies of this gene, one inherited from each parent. CF results when both copies of the CF gene are bad. If one copy is abnormal and the other normal, the person is a carrier; they will show no signs of cystic fibrosis, but can pass the defective gene to children. The airway, gastrointestinal tract, bile ducts of the liver, ducts of the pancreas, and the male genitourinary tract all produce mucus. Cystic fibrosis alters this normally protective mucus and transforms it into a thick, abnormal excretion that obstructs airways and damages tissue. Symptoms of CF begin early in life. Glands in the lungs and bronchial tubes secrete large quantities of thick, sticky mucus that blocks lung passages and provides the perfect place for harmful bacteria to thrive. The Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria that commonly affects the lungs, resulting in chronic coughing and wheezing, difficulty breathing, and recurring lung infections. Once there, the bacteria remain in the lungs and are responsible for repeated outbreaks of infection. They form their own dense structure, called a biofilm, and are immune to most current treatments. They also produce toxic proteins that can cause tissue damage and weaken the immune system. The lungs of many children with cystic fibrosis are inhabited or colonized by the Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria before they are 10 years old. Thick secretions also often obstruct the release of pancreatic enzymes, resulting in digestive difficulties and malabsorption problems, particularly problems with the metabolism of fats. Malnutrition may resuilt because a lack of necessary digestive enzymes means that nutrients from foods are not properly absorbed. This can cause pain after eating and, in young children cause them to be underweight.
 
GOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM TO TRY

ADULTS/TEENS: 

• BotanaCleanse Plus - do this first to cleanse toxins and make the other supplements work better.
   

• Protection 4 Life with Genesis has 4 products in it which all will benefit people with Cystic fibrosis and its related health problems. This kit includes:

1. Advanced Omega
2. Mega Juice
3. NutraPack
4. Genesis

CHILDREN:

• Genesis - use between 1 and 3 tablespoons a day
   

• Fruit-a-Mins -or- Future Star - use normal dosage on the bottle
   

OTHER CHANGES TO MAKE

- drink steam distilled water (6-8 glasses a day)
- avoid all alcohol
- avoid saturated fats and fried foods they stress the liver
- eat high fiber diet (brown rice and millet are good)
- make sure to get vitamin A, C, and E
- reduced sugar, candy, etc...
- avoid caffeine, hydrogenated oils, fried foods, meat, soft drinks
- reduce dairy products in your diet
- fasting a few days a month 
- PRAY ... prayer helps with healing