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t Psychosocial stress, besides changing adrenal gland function, affects our eating habits, our nutrient absorp- tion, and utilization of nutrients, with increased tur- nover and less use oi them. In my next article, I will discuss the effects of nutri- tion, and specific nutrients on our immune system, and how we can maintain its optimal function. Hormonal function from other glands play a pivotal role in immunity. For instance, hypothyroidism (l0w thyroid function) is associated with delayed wound healing, and reduced immune system vigilance. Poor adrenal gland function associated with increased core tisone levels (overactivity caused by 'stress') leads to a reduction of blood lymphocytes, and thymus gland in, volution. If this continues, hypoadrenalism occurs with further loss of immune competence. The rigors of cold weather and sudden temperature changes, all seem to have an adverse on immune status. Also, there is the yOung adult who is getting too many bouts of flu and bronchitis, who feels very tired, a little down-in-the-dumps, and just not feeling well, all evidence of immune system suppression. Nutrition can really have an impact on immunity, and by modifying one’s nutrition, it is possi- ble to modify one's resistance to disease. Children and adults who consume high calorie nutrient poor diets (a lot of sweets, or fats) have much higher incidences ot recurrent infections. Borderline nutritional deficencies, either due to poor intake, or poor diges- tion and absorption, or by reason of high genetic need for certain nutrients affect immune system activity. When Our immune system is balanced, ie.,neither over or under active, we, as individuals, are then in a state of balance with our environment, which is ideal. Over the years, this balance can be tipped one way or the other. Usually the balance tips to overactivity in our younger years (allergies, arthritis, migranes), and underactivity in our later years (cancer, heart disease). This is a rule of thumb, but is not true in all cases. Also chldren can be very susceptible to recurrent in. fections, such as coughs, colds, running noses, and ear infections. Many children just go from one bout of in- fection to another, being on antibiotics for weeks at a time. This is more prevalent in the winter months, and with youngsters in nurseries and day care centres. There are also conditions associated with an overac- tive immune system. where self does not recognize certain cells as self, but as invaders (non-self). Conditions associated with immune system deple- tion, include cancer, acquired immuno-deficency disease sydrome, (AIDS), recurring infections, chronic fatigue, herpes, and even perhaps diabetes-adult onset type. Chronic continuous low grade exposure to en- vironmental pollutants can also cause immune system depression, as well as spiritual factors such as unemployment, divorce, and other psychosocial stressors. A relatively 'new' condition has surfaced recently called chronic candida, infection of the bowel. Can- dida is a yeast type fungus which can establish itselfand grow in the intestines, possibly producing toxins, which suppress immune system function. Our ability to resist these stressors and remain intact, is important for Our health and well being. When the immune system is overstressed, our resistance drops, and we become susceptible to disease, either acute or chronic. PART 1 By Paul Jaconello MD, Immunity can be defined as a condition of being secure or free from disease. Each oi us has an immune system that protects us from damage, from en- vironmental stressors, such as, bacteria, virus, fungi, pollution, cigarette smoke etc. Page 18 The Link March 1985 Dr. Paul Jaconello from the LaFayette Medical Centre writ be featured moo tth Your comments and queshons should be torwarded to Commurvly In terlink at 957 Bloor St W I Toronto, M6H 1L7 IMMUNITY AND NUTRITION F,,rrr-:WysR8f, X' l , sK.'.t'w', Kt r St ', ix' eyt Vi». qg4 *5 4 1'Wtl"' _ A8 1%hswissws sigl2B8 9RM888 ' tRiNRith ":55 MEN Rtttt%tttth EXWt 2i8iNili%E ', #iEii) EtNtttti88Me $iWE YOUR HEALTH IT’S BETTER TO BE AT HOME Ongoing medical care no longer has to mean an extended stay in hospital. Most people recover faster and feel better in the comfort of their own home. Across Ontario, the Ministry of Health's Home Care Program can bring the health services you need right to your doorstep - services like visiting nurses, physio and other therapies, drugs, dressings and medical supplies, laboratory services. Homemaking and meals-on- wheels are purchased from local community services as needed. There is no charge, if you qualify. To be eligible you must be under the medical supervision of a doctor, and need a professional health service that cannot be met on an outpatient basis. Here's how it works. On the advice of your doctor, you may be admitted to the Program either from a hospital or from your home. A home care team, in consultation with your doctor, will provide the visiting service you need. Once you are well enough, you will be discharged from the program and referred to other community services as needed. For more information on the Home Care Program and whether you qualify, please contact the area office nearest you: Belleville: 96(r3530 Kingston: 549-1239 Sarnia: 33ir81] Brampton: 791-9400 Kirkland Lake: 5679355 Sault Ste.Marie: 949-1(2 Brantford: 759-7752 Lindsay: 324-9165 Simcoe: 42fr74( Brockville: 345-0()b'0 London: 4334088 St. Catharines: 6844)l; Burlington: 639-5141 Midhurst: 7223344 St. Thomas: 631-99( Chatham: 352-7270 N ewmarket: 895-1240 Stratford: 273-20] Clinton: 482-3411 North Bay: 47(r1144 Sudbury: 522-34( Cornwall: 933-1375 Oshawa: 723-8531 Thunder Bay 623-497 Fort Frances: 27 4-9384 Ottawa: 7222029 Timmins: 267-1 ll Guelph: 823-2550 Owen Sound: 3712112 Toronto: 229292 Hamilton: 523-8600 Parry Sound: 74(r9321 Waterloo: 88fr81( Huntsville: 789-8828 Pembroke: 7354133 Windsor: 253461 Kenora: 468-6740 Peterborough: 7432212 Wood stock: 539-195 The Link will participate in a series of televised live question-and-answer sessions with York politicians. The programs, to be broad- cast by the Graham Cable TV system over community chan- nel 10, will feature a media panel, comprised of the Link and four other local newspapers, posing questions By john Cradson MEDIA MEETS THE CITY OF YORK Kingston: Kirkland Lake: Lindsay: London: Midhurst: Newmarket: North Bay: Oshawa: Ottawa: Owen Sound: Parry Sound: Pembroke: Peterborough: Ministry of Health (EOntario Alan W. Pope, Minister Frank S. Miller, Premier York Mayor Alan Tonks is scheduled to be the sole respondent on the first of the five hour-long shows, airing at 6:30 crm. beginning April 10. The remaining four programs will be televised the first Wednesday of the following months and will feature the mayor 85 well JR York con- to me politicians 549-1239 567-9355 324-9165 4334088 722-3344 895-1240 47(r1144 723-8531 722-2029 3712112 74(r9321 7354133 743-2212 Sarnia: Sault Ste. Marie: Simcoe: St. Catharines: St. Thomas: Stratford: Sudbury: Thunder Bay Timmins: Toronto: Waterloo: Windsor: Woodstock: trollers and aldermen The series is being limited to five programs so as not to pro- vide the politicians a platform f0r the November muncipal elections, Graham Cable pro. duction coordinator Dave Bradshaw said. Bradshaw will act mediator for the shows 33ir81 12 949-1650 42fr7400 6844)441 ©14)907 273-2010 522-3460 623-4977 267-1 181 229-2929 88fr8160 253-4612 539-1284 ar, a