What's Up With Soy ?

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Acne is a disorder of the sebaceous glands of the skin. Sebaceous glands secrete through pores and hair follicles--which are most abundant on the face and scalp--a fatty lubricant known as sebum. Acne occurs when the pores become clogged with sebum. Blackheads--external plugs formed of sebum and dead cells--may be invaded by bacteria, which cause pus-filled inflammations, or pimples. The overlying skin may become stretched to the point of rupture, resulting in lesions and, in prolonged severe cases, eventual scarring. Adolescents are most prone to acquiring a case of acne. The exact cause of acne is not known but is believed to be related both to genetic predisposition and to the increased hormonal activity that occurs during puberty. Poor skin hygiene and lack of sunlight or exercise can often aggravate acne. Soy may increase irritation in susceptible persons.

Anaphylaxis is an extreme allergic reaction to a foreign substance. Subsequent exposure can produce an overwhelming body reaction called anaphylactic shock. Symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction include severe itching, muscle spasms, facial swelling, obstruction of respiration from swelling in the larynx, and a drastic fall in blood pressure caused by widespread dilation of blood capillaries. The drop in pressure can lead to circulatory collapse and death. Anaphylaxis is treated by injecting powerful stimulants (such as adrenaline) to restore blood circulation and using antihistimines to combat the allergic reaction. If you have this symptom, you may want to ask your doctor for an EPI-PEN to carry with you.


A Canker is a sore that appears as a small, white ulcer or blister in the mouth or on the lips. Occurring either singly or in clusters, cankers are often tender, and sometimes painful, sores. They tend to heal quickly without treatment but occasionally are a symptom of a serious infection instead of allergy, for example, of a viral infection or other disorder.


Inflammation and infection of the mucous-membrane lining of the eyelids and eyeball, or Conjunctivitis, can be caused by allergy.


Dermatitis is an inflammation, or irritation, of the skin resulting from such causes as bacteria, fungi, parasites, and allergens. It can arise directly from skin contact with external agents or as a result of disorders elsewhere in the body. The symptoms of dermatitis include itching, burning, redness, blistering, or edema (swelling). Scratching may result in secondary bacterial infection. Skin-contact dermatitis includes primary irritant, allergic, and photochemical dermatitis. Primary irritant dermatitis is the most common type and is caused by the direct toxicity of certain chemicals or foods that come in contact with the skin. Allergic dermatitis involves the immune mechanism and requires prior sensitization of an individual to agents such as cosmetics, chemicals, plants, drugs, or costume jewelry. Photochemical dermatitis occurs when an individual with photosensitizing chemicals on his skin is exposed to light.


Diarrhea, excessive frequency and looseness of bowel movements.


Eczema, sometimes referred to as atopic dermatitis, is a symptom of various skin disorders. It is characterized by noncontagious, itching skin on which scaly, red patches, as well as tiny, fluid-filled blisters, may appear. When the blisters burst, the skin becomes moist and "weeps." A person may contract eczema at any age and at any place on the body; but the ailment occurs chiefly on the ears, hands, feet, and legs. In infants and adults, it is often caused by allergy to certain proteins in soy, wheat, milk, and eggs. Eczema is best treated by finding and removing the cause. Lukewarm compresses help relieve the itching and redness of weeping skin. Once the skin is dry, it may be treated with the antiinflammatory drug cortisone. Scratching the skin should be avoided, because it may cause more weeping and further irritation and lead to a bacterial or a fungus infection.


Heart Palpitation, rapid, often irregular, beating of the heart.


Hives, known medically as urticaria, is a skin rash characterized by smooth, whitish or pinkish swellings. The swellings (wheals) look somewhat like mosquito bites and usually itch, although they may also sting or burn. Hives appear suddenly and may last several hours or days. Hives are usually not serious, and the itchiness can often be relieved by antihistamines or cold compresses. In severe cases when the larynx becomes swollen, causing shortness of breath, cortisone, adrenaline, or other drugs may be given.


Irritable Bowel Syndrome, excessive frequency and looseness of bowel movements with or without cramping.


MSG or Chinese syndrome. Headache, runny nose, or upset stomach after eating soy. Called Chinese syndrome because of effect of eating Chinese food with soy monsodium glutimate (MSG) and soy sauce.


Panic Attack. Shortness of breath, sever anxiety, rapid heartbeat.


Localized Swelling, often without itching.


Vomiting, ejecting stomach contents through the mouth.

If you do away with the milk, the eggs, real cheese, coca butter, then what are you left with, anything real; no, and the taste is not what it once was either which makes little sense!

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