Natural antidotes to biological toxins

[Guest guest]

And some of you who know me think I am crazy (Rox) when I drink my daily

" Joggin in a Jug " which consists of apple cider vinegar, garlic oil, honey,

and flaxseed oil. I also read that if there is any fall out to grab a rag and

pour apple cider vinegar on it and place it on mouth and nostils and breath.

It happens to kill bacteria! I have more testimonies and could write a book!

And I am just doing the " Jug " for health reasons. Call me crazy:>)

Jane

 

 

Natural antidotes to biological toxins

 

Americans have grown so accustomed to relying upon prescription medications

that they will probably have difficulty believing there are natural

compounds as close as the kitchen cupboard that are potent antidotes against

biological warfare. These natural antibiotics and antioxidants may give

unvaccinated people who have been exposed to biological or chemical weapons

enough time to secure professional care. They may even save lives.

 

It is a fact that chaotic events will make it difficult to obtain

appropriate treatment even if it were available. So we must learn more

about natural antidotes. Furthermore, it is clear that antidotes to

biological attacks need to be employed at home or the workplace in an

expedient manner. The idea of the masses running to obtain medical care or

vaccines at doctor's offices, clinics or hospitals needs to be abandoned if

civilian defense against biological weapons is to become a reality.

 

Natural rescue remedies

 

Since anthrax is the most feared toxin it will be addressed first. The

Garlic Information Center in Britain indicates that deadly anthrax is most

susceptible to garlic. Garlic is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that even

blocks toxin production by germs. [Journal Nutrition, March 2001] Before

vaccines were developed against polio, garlic was used successfully as a

prophylactic. In one test garlic was found to be a more potent antibiotic

than penicillin, ampicillin, doxycycline, streptomycin and cephalexin, some

of the very same antibiotic drugs used in the treatment of anthrax. Garlic

was found to be effective against nine strains of E. coli, Staph and other

bugs. [Fitoterapia, Volume 5, 1984] Freshly cut cloves of garlic or garlic

powder may be beneficial.

 

The antibiotic activity of one milligram of allicin, the active ingredient

in garlic, equals 15 units of penicillin. [Koch and Lawson, Garlic: The

Science and Therapeutic Application, 2nd edition, Williams & Wilkins,

Baltimore 1996] Garlic capsules that certify their allicin content are

preferred and may provide 5-10 milligrams of allicin, which is equivalent to

75-150 units of penicillin.

 

The anthrax bacterium's toxicity emanates from its ability to kill

macrophage cells which are part of the immune system. Studies have shown

that sulfur-bearing antioxidants (alpha lipoic acid, N-acetyl cysteine,

taurine) and vitamin C, which elevate levels of glutathione, a natural

antioxidant within the body, counters the toxicity produced by anthrax.

[Molecular Medicine, November 1994; Immunopharmacology, January 2000;

Applied Environmental Microbiology, May 1979] The above sulfur compounds

can be obtained from health food stores and taken in doses ranging from

100-500 mg. Vitamin C should be the buffered alkaline form (mineral

ascorbates) rather than the acidic form (ascorbic acid) and should be

combined with bioflavonoids which prolong vitamin C's action in the blood

circulation. The powdered form of vitamin C is recommended to achieve

optimal dosing. A tablespoon of vitamin C powder (about 10,000 mgs) can be

added to juice. Good products are Twinlab's Super Ascorbate C powder and

Alacer's powdered vitamin C.

 

Melatonin, a sleep-inducing hormone available at most health food stores,

has been shown to help prevent lethal toxins from anthrax exposure. [Cell

Biology Toxicology, Volume 16, 2000] It could be taken at bedtime in doses

ranging from 5-20 mg. Melatonin boosts glutathione levels during sleep.

 

Of additional interest, one of the methods by which mustard gas works is its

ability to bring about cell death by depleting cell levels of glutathione.

[eMedicine Journal, April 9, 2001] So glutathione is also an antidote for

mustard gas poisoning.

 

Virtually all bacteria, viruses and fungi depend upon iron as a growth

factor. [iron & Your Health, T.F. Emery, CRC Press, 1991] Iron-chelating

(removing) drugs and antibiotics (Adriamycin, Vancomycin, others) are

effective against pathogens. The plague (Yersinia pestis), botulism,

smallpox and anthrax could all be potentially treated with non-prescription

metal-binding chelators. For example, iron removal retards the growth of

the plague. [Medical Hypotheses, January 1980] The biological activity of

the botulinum toxin depends upon iron, and metal chelators may be beneficial

[infection Immunology, October 1989, Toxicon, July, 1997].

 

Phytic acid (IP6), derived as an extract from rice bran, is the most potent

natural iron chelator and has strong antibiotic and antioxidant action.

[Free Radical Biology Medicine, Volume 8, 1990; Journal Biological

Chemistry, August 25, 1987] IP6 has been found to have similar

iron-chelating properties as desferrioxamine, a drug commonly used to kill

germs, tumor cells or to remove undesirable minerals from the body.

[biochemistry Journal, September 15, 1993] IP6 rice bran extract (2000-4000

mg) should be taken in between meals with filtered or bottled water only (no

juice).

 

The antibacterial, antiseptic action of plant oils has been described in

recent medical literature and may be helpful in fighting biological toxins.

[Journal Applied Microbiology, Volume 88, 2000] A potent natural

antibiotic, more powerful than many prescription antibiotics, is oil of

oregano. One study showed that oregano completely inhibited the growth of

25 germs such as Staphylococcus aureas, Escherichia coli, Yersinia

enterocolitica and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. [Journal Food Protection, July

2001] Oregano has been shown to be effective in eradicating intestinal

parasites in humans. [Phytotherapy Research, May 2000] Wild oregano, which

is quite different than the variety on most kitchen spice racks, has over 50

antibacterial compounds. Just one part wild oregano oil in 4000 dilution

sterilizes contaminated water. [London Times, May 8, 2001]

 

Oregano powder from whole leaf oregano is available as OregamaxTM capsules

(North American Herb & Spice Co.). A spectacular development in natural

antibiotic therapy is the manufacture of oregano powder from 100% pure

oregano oil, producing one of the most potent antibiotics known. It has

recently become available under the trade name OregacinTM (North American

Herb & Spice Co.). It costs about $1 per pill, but this is a far cry from

the $16 per pill for Vancomycin, known as most potent prescription

antibiotic.

 

Nature also provides nerve gas antitoxins. Nerve gas interrupts the normal

transmission of nerve impulses by altering levels of acetycholinesterase,

the enzyme that degrades the nerve transmitter acetycholine. Huperzine A, a

derivative of Chinese club moss, has been suggested as a pre-treatment

against nerve gases. [Annals Pharmacology France, January 2000] The Walter

Reed Army Institute of Research conducted studies which revealed that

huperzine A protects against nerve gas poisoning in a superior manner to

physostigmine, a long-standing anti-nerve toxin.drug. [Defense Technical

Information Center Review, Volume 2, December 1996] Huperzine A is

available as a food supplement at most health food stores. Suggested dosage

is 150 mcg per day. Pretreatment is advised prior to nerve gas exposure.

 

Summary

 

The threat of biological warfare is real and concern over preparedness of

the civilian population and medical professionals is growing. There is

virtually no practical way that vaccines, antibiotics or other treatment can

be delivered to a frightened populace in a timely manner during a crisis.

The current strategy of having an unprotected citizenry travel to physicians

' offices or hospitals to receive prophylactic care or treatment is

unfeasible. The public must be armed with preventive or therapeutic agents

in their vehicles, homes and the workplace. Natural antibiotics and

antitoxins are well documented in the medical literature, but overlooked by

health authorities. These antidotes are readily available for the public to

acquire and place in an emergency biological response kit.

 

Copyright Bill Sardi

Knowledge of Health, Inc.

457 West Allen Avenue #117

San Dimas, California 91773