Guest guest Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Re you familiar with BHT? Below are some snippets from2 different websites with URLs. Alobar BHT BHT appears to work against such viruses by disrupting their lipid membranes making them vulnerable to the immune system and imparing their ability to penetrate human cells. BHT also removes binding proteins that the virus uses to penetrate cell membranes. In addition, BHT acts as an antioxidant neutralizing free radicals that damage cell membranes and cause inflammation. It is believed that the destructive action of many pathogenic viruses involves the destructive action of free radicals on cellular membranes. More recent studies have confirmed the anti-viral activity of BHT against many different human and animal viruses including CMV (cytomegalovirus), (3) pseudorabies (4), genital herpes (5), HIV (6) and some strains of influenza.(7) A few of the viruses that have a lipid envelope and may be affected by BHT include herpes simplex I, herpes simplex II, herpes zoster, ckytomegalovirus, west nile virus, HIV virus, influenza virus, hepatitis B and C viruses, avian flu influenza virus and the SARS virus. Remember that BHT has not been clinically tested and approved to treat these infections. Based on these early scientific results, some individuals afflicted with herpes virus infections began experimenting on themselves with BHT. They used dosages in the 250 to 3000 mg. per day range with the result that they experienced a reduction in herpes outbreaks. For some, their eruptions remained suppressed for as long as they continued to take BHT daily. For others, they were able to eventually discontinue taking BHT with no recurrences. BHT is discussed in Mann and Fowke's book " Wipe Out Herpes with BHT " and Pearson and Shaw's book " Life Extension " .(8)(9) http://www.advance-health.com/bht.html BHT’s Use as an Antiviral Inspired by early scientific reports on the antiviral activity of BHT, a number of people suffering from herpes began to experiment on themselves in the late 1970s. As described in several books published a few years later, the BHT experimenters discovered that a daily dose of 250 to 1000 mg resulted in rapid recovery from herpes eruptions with no recurrences 3, 4. Studies performed since then have confirmed the activity of BHT against many different human and animal viruses, including such members of the herpes family as CMV (cytomegalovirus) 5, pseudorabies 6 and genital herpes 7. BHT appears to inhibit infectivity of HIV 8, the AIDS virus, although contradictory results have also been reported 9. A protective effect of BHT against the development of influenza infection has been shown 10, 11. The mechanism involved may have to do with the fact that BHT is a highly potent, membrane-active antioxidant as well as a membrane fluidizer. It’s known that reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a role in the pathogenesis of viral infections — including RNA viruses such as influenza, DNA viruses such as hepatitis B, and retroviruses such as HIV — and it’s been suggested that antioxidants may be useful as therapeutic agents in such infections 12. If BHT is so effective against lipid-enveloped viruses, why don’t doctors prescribe it for their patients? The answer is that almost none of the controlled studies on the antiviral properties of BHT have been performed on humans; most of the experiments thus far have been conducted in lab dishes (in vitro) or in animals. A human clinical trial of BHT cannot be performed because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved BHT for use only as a food preservative, not as a medicine 4. But that hasn’t stopped some people from using BHT on their own to treat herpes or other viral conditions. In the past, safety concerns have been sometimes raised about BHT because of its reputed toxicity when given to rats in massive doses — doses much larger than those usually consumed for their antiviral effect. On the other hand, 25 years is long enough for any adverse effects as well as positive benefits to have shown up in humans. Many individuals — including my friend Roger, whom I’ve known since high school — have been supplementing with BHT on a regular basis for years at a time. Roger looks pretty healthy to me these days, but I phoned him anyway to press him for details on his BHT experience. Roger first began taking BHT in 1984 after reading about it in Pearson and Shaw’s groundbreaking book 3. Initially he took about 1 gram per day because he was buying BHT in bulk at the time and larger amounts were easier to measure out than smaller ones. Later he was able to obtain BHT in capsules containing 250 mg per cap, and from that point on he took 250 mg every day for 6 to 7 years. Not surprisingly, during this period he remained completely free of herpes eruptions. More surprising is that he still remains herpes-free to this day, 10 years after his last dose of BHT. Around 3 years ago Roger had a comprehensive physical exam, including blood work. His physician told him that no antibodies to the herpes simplex virus could be found in his system. Today Roger’s health is generally excellent, with no indication that his years of supplementing with BHT have harmed him in any way. The only adverse effect he ever encountered happened early on, while he was still experimenting with the size of the dose. Roger found that taking 3 grams of BHT each day resulted in dizziness and disorientation, which quickly disappeared when he cut his dose back to 1 gram per day. No adverse effects were seen thereafter. Of course, a sample of one doesn’t constitute much of a survey. I needed to consult a larger database, so I turned to Steven Fowkes, resident guru at the Cognitive Enhancement Research Institute (CERI) in Menlo Park, California and co-author of Wipe Out Herpes with BHT 4. Steve Fowkes was unequivocal in his judgment. In the decades since BHT first arrived on the supplement scene, Steve hasn’t heard of any adverse reactions other than two minor ones. First, BHT can cause hives in some people who are sensitive to it. Second, BHT can cause a temporary decrease in blood clotting when people first begin taking it in substantial doses. Allergic sensitivities to food additives such as dyes and preservatives have been known for some time but the role of these additives in precipitating chronic urticaria (hives) or other symptoms is still a matter of debate 13, 14. Only a few cases over the years have identified low-level BHT intake as the sole cause of hives 15, 16, so this reaction is not likely to be very common; however, it may well become more common if provoked by large doses of BHT. Fortunately, the condition tends to clear up after BHT use is halted. As for the transient blood-thinning effect, Steve cautioned that people who have never taken BHT before should acclimatize themselves by starting out with small doses (less than 250 mg for the first day, if possible) and ramping up gradually over the course of a week; there is a special need for caution among those who are taking anticoagulants at the same time. In no case should the final dose exceed 1 gram per day without medical supervision. BHT’s anticlotting effect will diminish within 2 days in any event, unless extremely high doses (around 5 grams per day or higher) are being taken. But what about liver toxicity? BHT gets metabolized in the liver, so won’t taking large amounts compromise liver function? Steve’s response was that he has spoken with literally hundreds of people who have successfully treated themselves for herpes with BHT. So long as a dose level of 1 gram per day was not exceeded, no cases of hepatic injury (as determined by pathologically high serum levels of the liver enzymes ALT and AST) have yet been reported by this group. Unfortunately, some people taking BHT will find that not even 1 gram per day is sufficient to eradicate herpes. Rather than increasing the dose to more than a gram per day, Steve suggests maintaining the BHT level while combining it with other supplements. For example, the combination of BHT with hypericin (from St. John’s Wort) is a synergistic antiviral combination, more effective than BHT alone. To determine an appropriate dose level, hypericin intake should be ramped up gradually from 1 mg per day until an effective dose is reached, usually 10 mg per day or less. Steve also recommended pulsing the hypericin at the effective dose level, i.e., using it for about a week at a time with time off between dosing episodes. Because hypericin can cause photosensitivity of the skin, sun exposure should be limited to half the usual daily amount during and after hypericin intake. One of the nice features of BHT is that it tends to inhibit any oxidative stress induced by hypericin; for this reason, Steve feels that anyone taking hypericin should always take BHT with it. (For more information on hypericin, see the reference articles on the LifeLink website.) After talking with Steve Fowkes and reviewing the scientific literature, I’ve concluded that the benefits of taking BHT seem to greatly outweigh the risks. In the process of researching this article I was reminded of a fundamental principle of toxicology first enunciated around 500 years ago by Paracelsus, the great Renaissance physician and alchemist: “All substances are poisons; there is none which is not a poison. The correct dose differentiates a poison from a remedy.” Or in the present case, “the correct dose differentiates a remedy from a food additive.” http://www.delano.com/Articles/BHT-antiviral.html On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 1:49 PM, pretty_pisces423<pretty_pisces423 wrote: > Hello, > > I'm in advanced stages of HIV, basically full blown AIDS even tho my Dr. says that my last labs were undetectable I have recently had some herpes outbreak in the anal and vulva areas that are almost unbearable, I also take 1 gram a day of Valtrex due to the fact that I know of no other way. I am currently on Isentress and Truvada, again I know nothing else. I read the side effects of these meds and cringe.I spoke with my Dr. about the " Zapper " and told me I was crazy and mentioned dementia in advances of my disorder. I am simply desperate. I am on disability so my finances are slim but I am willing to try anything. Please advise on anything that might help. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 You might try www.biogetica.com. Look at their 'freedom from herpes' kit. I am on their mailing list and this was one of their featured products this past week. You can talk to a doctor online concerning the product. Also, I think you may get a price break if you have finicial problems. Hope that helps. --- On Tue, 7/21/09, pretty_pisces423 <pretty_pisces423 wrote: pretty_pisces423 <pretty_pisces423 << >> Any natural cures for Genital Herpes? Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 2:49 PM Hello, I'm in advanced stages of HIV, basically full blown AIDS even tho my Dr. says that my last labs were undetectable I have recently had some herpes outbreak in the anal and vulva areas that are almost unbearable, I also take 1 gram a day of Valtrex due to the fact that I know of no other way. I am currently on Isentress and Truvada, again I know nothing else. I read the side effects of these meds and cringe.I spoke with my Dr. about the " Zapper " and told me I was crazy and mentioned dementia in advances of my disorder. I am simply desperate. I am on disability so my finances are slim but I am willing to try anything. Please advise on anything that might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 I read some thing about a natural HIV/aids cure in Kevin treadue book natural cures they don't want you to know about. Though I don't remember exactly what it was I thought he said something about it being a deficience in a nutrient. Sorry so vague Tracy ) Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld " pretty_pisces423 " <pretty_pisces423 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:49:54 << >> Any natural cures for Genital Herpes? Hello, I'm in advanced stages of HIV, basically full blown AIDS even tho my Dr. says that my last labs were undetectable I have recently had some herpes outbreak in the anal and vulva areas that are almost unbearable, I also take 1 gram a day of Valtrex due to the fact that I know of no other way. I am currently on Isentress and Truvada, again I know nothing else. I read the side effects of these meds and cringe.I spoke with my Dr. about the " Zapper " and told me I was crazy and mentioned dementia in advances of my disorder. I am simply desperate. I am on disability so my finances are slim but I am willing to try anything. Please advise on anything that might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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