A Case History

Many of the patients evaluated and treated with the Bio-Toxic Reduction Program meet the 1982 Criteria for Diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus according to Dr. Zane R. Gard who presented Drug and Chemically-induced Lupus-Like Syndrome to the American Lupus Foundation in January 1988 in Los Angeles, California. This review of 12 Lupus-like patients indicated that certain susceptible populations may develop Lupus-like conditions as a result of deficiencies within the body's own detoxification mechan isms following excessive drug or chemical ingestion or exposure. This impairment causes an untimely elimination of toxic substances rendering the body susceptible to chronic diseases such as Lupus. These patients were all treated either the Bio-Toxic Reduction (BTR) program and all abnormal immunological profiles returned to normal limits as well as none meeting the Criteria for diagnosis of Lupus. Only three of these patients have had continuing health problems primarily consisting of chemical sensitivity, however all but one have had normal immunological profiles. The worst of the group had been on steroids therapy for over 17 years and as long as she avoids chemicals to which she is sensitive, doesn't require steroid therapy. She has had full use of her hands (which were claw-like) since her therapy 7 years ago. Only when she is overburdened will immunological tests be abnormal. When this occurs she also has a mild Lupus flare with joint stiffness and swelling.

Detoxification

Her history is as follows: This 32-year-old female was diagnosed having Systemic Lupus Erthematosus (SLE) at the age of 15. Over eleven surgeries had been performed including a sinovectomy of the hand, an appendectomy and a splenectomy. She had been plagued with health problems which included chemical sensitivity, pain and swelling of her joints (which resulted in restricted use), sinusitis, nosebleeds, headaches, ear infections and fatigue. By the time she came to BioTox her condition had deteriorated considerably. She suffered from muscle weakness and spasms, blurred vision, depression, mood swings and had been previously diagnosed as having Sjogren's syndrome, myofacial syndrome, hypertension and latent tetany.

A fat-biopsy revealed elevated levels of chlorinated pesticides and she was placed on the BTR program. Her headaches soon disappeared, but her joint pain would flare, then subside during sauna sessions. After 30 days in BTR, she began to hallucinate as a response to the release of fat-stored anesthetics, accompanied by a distinct anesthetic odor. The hallucinations were usually followed by a response similar to that of a patient in a recovery room. She frequently needed assistance both in and out of the sauna. In addition to very close monitoring of her condition to prevent injury, oxygen with special mask was frequently used.

Upon completion of the BTR program, 100% range of motion returned to all of her joints, with no inflammation or soreness. The myofacial syndrome had cleared, along with the headaches, fatigue, and depression . While she still has multiple chemical sensitivities and allergies, the BTR Program has resulted in a 90% improvement of her lupus condition, without the use of medication. She continues to sauna following exposure to prevent the symptoms of SLE. She has enjoyed a near normal life since 1984. Her brother also has lupus and originally was in better health than his sister. Now she feels she is 100% better than her brother who is on conventional therapy. She now feels she is 50% improved, however is not careful with avoiding exposures to chemicals she is sensitive to.