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by Dr. Norman Easley |
An abscess can be caused when a protein toxin (proteotoxin) deposits in body tissues causing localized irritation that cannot be resolved easily. When the irritation continues the damaged tissue accumulates in the area involved making an ideal home for opportunistic bacteria. Either Streptococcus or Staphylococcus move in and start living on the damaged tissue. This causes additional inflammation, which eventually forces the body to form a fibrous wall (barricade) so that the infection seals itself off from the surrounding tissue. The eventual accumulation of pus (referred to as pyogenic exudates) develops from white blood cells, bacteria, and dead tissue. An abscess is painful when the inflamed area becomes congested, causing pressure on nearby nerve endings. Common skin abscesses are boils and carbuncles where the proteotoxin deposits in the hair follicle or an oil gland duct. They can also affect areas like the middle ear (earaches) and the eyelids (sty). An abscess in the root of a tooth can occur if dental decay is advanced or when there are old mercury fillings. No matter where the protein deposits occur, the treatment is the same.
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This is a picture of Staphylococcus. These bacteria form into clusters. |


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Healing an abscessFirst we need to remove the responsible proteotoxin. This requires eliminating the primary protein from the diet and taking the proper protein-digesting enzyme. The most common offenders are nuts and soy products. As discussed earlier, these concentrated proteins are difficult to digest thoroughly and can remain as a large molecule after being absorbed from the digestive tract. All the body can do if unable to eliminate them is to pack them away somewhere. Eventually, deposited protein molecules serve as a source of irritation.
Generally, take two of each enzyme four times a day until the abscess or boil begins to recede and then two of each twice a day until gone. It is best to continue the Enzyme Pro at two a day for an additional week to guarantee the elimination of the offending protein molecule. |
Dr. Easley
