means to be prepared for flu outbreak

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This is a cross post from another forum I am on. Please understand

that I am NOT posting this to add to the anxiety nor meant as fear

mongering that is occurring at the moment.

Knowledge is power and the info in the post below may help to put

your mind at ease knowing that you have ways of protecting yourself in

case the flu cases turn out to become more serious.

There is some great info to be gleaned from the post below.

Hanneke

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Whether this turns out to be unmerited hype or turns into a real pandemic

in an escalation of the war on us this info should be in the arsenal of

you preperations

Don't take the so called vaccine or anti-viral Like Tamiflu or any others

manufactured , it's all BS as George Carlin would say.

Here's some good info on what to do and to be prepared:

 

http://www.the-health-gaz...

 

" Natural Antivirals

Submitted by Health Gazette on Thu, 2006-05-11 08:55. Alternative

Medicine

Regular readers know that I have no time for the nonsense relating to

imagined bird-flu pandemics. However. I regarded the following item of

sufficient novelty to be of some interest. You may judge its merits for

yourself.

Research suggests certain natural foods may be as effective against

virus H5N1 as commercial antivirals.

(PRWEB) May 10, 2006 -- A Biology teacher from Australia, named

Stephen Jones, has done extensive research into the H5N1 virus and

compiled a list of natural foods that are effective against it and listed

others that are detrimental.

The list may come as a surprise to many people since foods such as

spirulina and echinacea are listed as detrimental. This strange

occurrence is largely due to the fact that the virus is immune to 2

cytokines that the body produces (TNF-a and IL-6). Cytokines are

compounds produced by the body’s immune system that attack and remove

foreign bodies. The problem is that when a foreign body is immune to

certain cytokines, the body sees that its immune response is not working

and tries even harder, which can lead to what is called a cytokine storm,

where the body becomes flooded with these compounds and they eventually

destroy the body itself. Foods such as Echinacea actually stimulate the

production of these specific cytokines; hence consuming it is not a good

idea if one suspects they may have the virus.

During the 1918 Spanish Flu many healthy young people died from

cytokine storms due to their immune systems overreacting. Consuming foods

which suppress the production of cytokines TNF-a and IL-6 and enhance the

production of the ones that actually are effective against the virus will

aid the patient greatly.

Other foods that create mucous in the respiratory tract, such as

bananas, are also listed as detrimental due to the fact that the

predominant breeding ground of the virus is the respiratory tract and

another way in which a patient may suffer is due to the body's over

production of mucous in this area.

Folk Medicines and Herbs to use and avoid with Bird Flu

Below is a list of foods that are said to contain substances that are

natural antivirals, immune boosters or they decrease cytokines TNF-a and

IL-6.

Alternative medications that are most likely to help us during a

severe pandemic:

Garlic (allicin) - Very effective antiviral. Best if fresh (raw) and

crushed. Must be consumed within 1 hour of crushing. Dosage is initially

2 to 3 cloves per day but later reduce until no body odour occurs. No

toxic effects noted. (Pubmed PMID 9049657)

Vitamin C - Boosts the immune system and is an antiviral by blocking

the enzyme neuraminadase. Viruses need neuraminadase to reproduce. There

are anecdotal stories of people taking large amounts of Vitamin C

(children ½) surviving the Spanish Flu. Research shows that it may reduce

the production of cytokines TNF-a and IL-6. A study on 470 people

involved giving the test group 1000 mg hourly for 6 hours and then 1000

mg 3 times daily after reporting flu symptoms. Symptoms decreased by 85%.

(Pubmed PMID 10543583, 634178, 16169205, 12876306)

Green Tea (possible Tamiflu/Relenza alternative)- Very effective

antiviral. Also decreases the production of the cytokine (catechins)

TNF-a. Inhibits neuraminidase. May have antiviral activity that is equal

to other antivirals such as Tamiflu. (Pubmed PMID 16137775)

St Johns Wort (Hypericum) - Very effective antiviral. Also decreases

the production of the cytokine IL-6. Hypericum is an extract from St

John’s Wort. There have been some very successful field trials in

commercial flocks infected with H5N1 in Vietnam. (Pubmed PMID 7857513,

11518071, 11362353, 7857513, 11518071)

Vitamin E - Immune booster. Also decreases the production of the

cytokine TNF-a. (Pubmed PMID 155882360, 10929076) Experiments involved

using mice. Very suitable for immune compromised people, especially the

elderly. Effects enhanced when taken with Vitamin C.

Apple Juice - Antiviral. Fresh apple juice including the pulp and

skin has greater antiviral activity than heated commercial apple juice.

More research is needed. Effectiveness on H5N1 is unknown. (Pubmed PMID

32832, 12452634)

Resveratrol - Antiviral. In addition to inhibiting neuraminidase,

Resveratrol also sends a message to cells to stop manufacturing viruses.

This is a proven antiviral found naturally in red wine, peanuts,

mulberries, Japanese Knotwood root (richest source), raisins and red

grapes. Resveratrol supplements are relatively inexpensive, are more

stable than wine and is available in liquid form for absorption in the

mouth. No toxic effects noted. (Pubmed PMID 1583880, 12817628,

15985724)

Scuttellaria (Skullcap) - Antiviral. A herb used as a tea. It has no

side effects and is also a mild tranquilliser. Research suggests

neuraminidase, which is a substance needed by the H5N1 virus to

reproduce, may be inhibited.

Cranberry Juice - Early research shows that it may be an antiviral,

making viruses less able to invade or multiply. Effectiveness on H5N1 is

unknown. (Pubmed PMID15781126)

Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) - Decreases the production of the

cytokine TNF-a. Also boosts immune system. The number of white blood

cells was significantly increased during treatment. No toxicity was

noted.

(

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.g...) Active constituents can be found in the

leaves, bark, vine, and roots. Water extraction from bark used. Children

and pregnant women are to avoid. Has a potentially damaging effect on the

DNA of proliferating cells. (cancers, foetuses, growing

children)

Curcumin (Tumeric Spice) - Decreases the production of the cytokine

TNF-a. This is the yellow compound in turmeric spice. Research shows that

this may be very good for preventing a cytokine storm although this is

not proven. Must be taken with food or gastritis or peptic ulcers may

occur. Pregnant women and feeding mothers should avoid this. The

medicinal properties of curcurnin cannot be utilised when used alone due

to rapid metabolism in the liver and intestinal wall. When combined with

Piperine found in black pepper the absorption is increased with no

adverse effects. Obtainable from health stores in tablets, liquid,

capsules already combined with piperine. Dosage is 500mg to 4000mg

daily.

Astragalus root (Astragali Radix) - Boosts immune system. (Pubmed

PMID15588652)

Tea tree Steam Inhalation - Reduces the cytokine TNF-a. Add 2 drops

of tea tree oil in a bowl of steaming water. Cover head with a towel and

inhale for 5 to 10 minutes. Relieves congestion and fights infection. Its

effectiveness is unknown. (Pubmed PMID 11131302)

The following substances may be best to avoid during a H5N1

pandemic

Elderberry juice (Sambucal) - AVOID - Increases production of

cytokines TNF-a and IL-6. This substance is very effective against the

common flu but may not be desirable for the H5N1 virus. Increases in

these cytokines may trigger a lethal cytokine storm. (Isr Med Journal2002

Nov;4:944-6)

Micro Algae (Chlorella and Spirulina) - AVOID - Increases production

of cytokine TNF-a. (Pubmed PMID 11731916)

Honey - AVOID - Increases production of cytokines TNF-a and IL-6.

(Pubmed PMID12824009)

Chocolate - AVOID - Increases production of cytokines TNF-a and IL-6.

(Pubmed PMID 12885154, PMID 1091792

Echinacea - AVOID - Increases production of cytokines TNF-a and IL-6.

Although it is often used for normal flu, research shows that it may

increase the chance of cytokine storms for H5N1. (Pubmed PMID 15556647,

9568541)

Kimchi - AVOID - Increases production of cytokines TNF-a and IL-6.

(Pubmed PMID15630182)

Dairy products & Bananas - AVOID - These foods increase mucous

production.

References:

 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.g... (search using Pubmed ID number listed

after each food) "

One other thing I want to mention is apple cider vinegar, take a

table spoon 3 times a day this helps keep the body in an alkaline state

were disease cannot reside. We often take it in shot glass. Another way

to take it is to mix it in a cup of water with lime or lemon juice from

half a lime or lemon and a eighth teaspoon of cayenne pepper, throw in

some colloidal silver and you have a pretty good health/immune

cocktail.

I will do this same mixture in 16 -32 ounces in a water bottle and just

drink a 3rd of it three times a day or when ever I feel the need. It will

also give you energy. I woke up the other day feeling like a was coming

down with a cold and stuffed up scratchy throat and drank about 8 ounces

of this and instantly the symptoms were gone. You can work up to about a

quarter teaspoon of cayenne ( you get used to it pretty quick) cayenne

will boost the effects of other herbs and has even been known to bring

people out of heart attacks really helps with blood circulation among

other things.

 

 

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