Reversibility of chronic degenerative disease and hypersensitivity. / Volume 1, Regulating mechanisms of chemical sensitivity

 Content: Chapter 1 The Physiologic Basis of Homeostasis Introduction Overview of the Dynamics of Noxious Incitant Entry and Fate   The Nature of the Incitant Stimulus   The Nature of the Body\'s Homeostatic Response  The Nature of Information Intake and Distribution  Automating the Body-Energy  The Clinical Signs and Symptoms after Chronic Noxious Incitant Entry The Body\'s Communication System-The Ground Regulation System  Anatomical Categories Used in Communication for Regulating Homeostatic Mechanism  Skin and Mucous Membranes  Connective Tissue Matrix  Mechanical Support System (Support Structure)   Communication System Properties   Connective Tissue and Electromagnetic Energy   Molecular Sieve   Latent Free Radical Response   Vascular Function-Homeostasis   Diffusion   Vascular Sieve   Microcirculation   Vascular Tone   Lymphatics   Intravascular Content   Cells   Plasma Proteins   Plasma Lipids   Neurological Aspects of Homeostasis Pollutant Entry and the Body\'s Homeostatic Response to and Fate of the Noxious Stimuli   Total Environmental Load   Total Body Load   The Local Receptors   Local Homeostatic Responses and Information Reception   Matrix Receptor   Adjustment Responses   Local Cell and Matrix Reactions for the Adjustment Response   Regional Homeostatic Adjustment   Central Homeostasic Adjustment   Principles and Facts about Adjustment Responses   Defense System   Redox System Latency  The Early Defense Mechanism   Tissue Response to Local Entry (Initially Sub Inflammatory)     Immune Response   Nonimmune Detoxification in Relation to Homeostasis and the Defense Mechanism   Repair Mechanism-Healing   The Nonspecific Mesenchyme Reaction   Rate of Enzyme and Nutrient Deficiency Homeostatic Dysfunction Leading to a Disordered Homeostatic Response   Periodic Response   Aperiodic Response The Specific Mechanisms of Inflammation and Function of Neutrophils and Macrophages   Proinflammatory Cytokines   Interleukin-6 Neurological System Connection with the Connective Tissue Matrix and Inflammation Summary References  AMPLIFICATION SYSTEMS: NEUROLOGICAL, IMMUNE, AND ENDOCRINE  Chapter 2 Nervous System Introduction   Linear and Biphasic Effects of Noxious Stimuli Entry Receptors Autonomic Nervous System   Anatomy and Physiology of the Peripheral Autonomic Nervous System   Central Connection of the Autonomic Nervous System with the Hypothalamus   Reflex Pathways   Dysfunction of the Autonomic Nervous System  Denervation Supersensitivity   Law of Denervation   Denervation and Spondylosis: Neuropathic Pain   Neurally Mediated Hypotension and Tachycardia   Neuromuscular Hypotension and Chronic Fatigue   Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (Causalgia) Pollutant Injury to the Eye Pollutant Injury to the Nervous System of the Eye Cranial Nerves Autonomic Nerves Neurogenic Vascular Responses to Pollutant Stimuli Pathogenesis of Neuroimmunological Mediators (Neuropeptide Triggering by Noxious Stimuli) The Acupuncture Energy Flow System (AES) NAET Voluntary Central Nervous System Noxious Injury to the Blood-Brain Barrier Noxious Injury after Penetration of the Blood-Brain Barrier General Principles of Neuronal Physiology Principles of Response after Toxic Exposure Reversibility vs. Irreversibility of Cell Damage after Pollutant Exposure Mechanism of Acute Central Nervous System Injury Neurological Effects of Toxic Chemicals Fixed-Named Disease Toxic Neuropathy Summary References  Chapter 3 Immune System Introduction Properties of Entering Noxious Excitants   Stem Cells Lymph Nodes, Lymphatic Organs, and the Lymphatic System   Development of Lymphatic Channels and Lymphocytes Regionalization of the Immune Response by Lymphatic Tissue Nodes and Channels after Mucosal Entry   Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT); Nasal  Associated Lymphoid Tissue (NALT); Bronchial Associated Lymphoid Tissue (BALT); Gut Associated Lymphoid Tissue (GALT) Neuroimmune Regulation The Clinical Implications of Food and Chemical Sensitivity in Relation to the Autonomic Nervous System and Immune System Immunity   Innate Immunity   Transition to Innate and Humoral Immunity in the Newborn and Infant   Acquired Immunity Lymphocytes   The T-lymphocytes   General Intrinsic Mechanisms B-Lymphocytes Onset of Antibodies   Classes of Antibodies   Inflammatory Effects   Clinical Regulation of the Immune System   The Cell Cycle   Abnormal Cell Cycle Progression in Patients with Chronic  Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)   Cell Cycle and Cancer   Autoimmunity Failure of the Tolerance Mechanism Causes Autoimmune Diseases Autogenous Lymphocytic Factor (ALF) Cell Death Allergy and Hypersensitivity Aging and the Immune System Summary References  Chapter 4 Endocrine System Introduction Integrated Physiology Pituitary Gland   Pollutant Effects on the Nervous System of the Pituitary Gland  Pollutant Effects on the Physiology of the Pituitary   Growth Hormone Pineal Gland Neuroendocrine System (Paraganglia, Paraneuron)   Neuroendocrine Phenotype   Biosynthetic Profile   Secretory Granules   Specialization of Neuroendocrine Cells   Topography of Neuroendocrine Cell Subsets   Branchiomeric Group   Intravagal Neuroendocrine Cells   Visceral-Autonomic Paraganglion Cells   Genitourinary Paraganglion Cells   Paragangliomas   Clinical Manifestations of Neuroendocrine Stimulation Adrenal Glands   Physiology of the Dynamics of Homeostasis and Dyshomeostasis in the Adrenal Glands   Clinical Picture of Pollutant Injury and Adrenal Dysfunction   Hyperadrenalism   Adrenal Insufficiency/Hypoadrenalism Parathyroid Gland Ovary   Organization/Activation Hypothesis   Male Homosexuality   Sexual Dysfunction Uterus and Tubes   Premenstrual Syndrome   Vasculitis of the Reproductive System   Endometriosis   Spontaneous Abortion   Hormones   The Influence of Toxics on Hormonal Homeostasis   PCBs   Pesticides/Herbicides   Menopause Dysfunction Vagina and Vulva Testes and Seminal Vesicles   Mechanisms of Action and Fetal Vulnerability   Hormones and Neurobehavioral Effect   Beyond Endocrine Disruption   Implications and Ongoing Activities  Exogenous Estrogens   Phytoestrogens   Estrogens in Milk   Estrogenic Chemicals   Sertoli Cell Number and Sperm Output Thyroid   Physiology and Pathophysiology   Agents Acting Directly on the Thyroid   Class I   Class II   Class III   Class IV   Class V   Agents Acting Indirectly on the Thyroid   General Properties, Distribution, and Epidemiology   Sulfurated Organics Thiocyanate (SCN), Isothiocyanates, and Thioglycosides (Goitrin)   Aliphatic Disulfides   Polyphenols   Phenolic and Phenolic-Carboxylic Derivatives   2,4-DNP   Phthalate Esters and Phthalic Acid Derivatives: DHBAs   PCBs and PBBs   PAH, 3,4,-BaP, MCA, and 7,12-DMBA Summary References