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Johns
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AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY
('TRY', BEING THE KEY WORD) TO
ELIMINATECANCER, JOHNS
HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO
TELL YOU THERE IS AN
ALTERNATIVE WAY .
Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins
:
1. Every person has cancer
cells in the body.
These cancer
cells do
not show up in the standard
tests until they have
multiplied to
a few billion. When doctors tell
cancer patients
that there
are no more cancer cells in
their bodies after
treatment, it
just means the tests are unable
to detect the
cancer cells
because they have not reached
the detectable
size.
2. Cancer cells occur between 6
to more than 10 times in a
person's
lifetime.
3. When the person's
immune system is strong
the cancer
cells will
be destroyed and prevented from
multiplying and
forming
tumors.
4. When a person has cancer it
indicates the person has nutritional
deficiencies. These could be
due to genetic,
but also to environmental, food and lif
estyle factors.
5. To overcome the multiple
nutritional deficiencies, changing diet to
eat more adequately and healthy,
4-5 times/day
and by including
supplements will strengthen the
immune system.
6. Chemotherapy involves
poisoning the
rapidly-growing
cancer cells
and also destroys
rapidly-growing healthy cells
in the bone
marrow, gastrointestinal tract
etc, and can
cause organ
damage, like liver, kidneys,
heart, lungs etc.
7.. Radiation while destroying
cancer cells also burns,
scars
and damages
healthy cells, tissues and
organs.
8. Initial treatment with
chemotherapy and radiation will
often
reduce tumor
size. However prolonged use of
chemotherapy
and radiation do not result in
more tumor
destruction.
9. When the body has too much
toxic burden from
chemotherapy
and radiation the immune system
is either
compromised
or destroyed, hence the person
can succumb
to various
kinds of infections and
complications.
10. Chemotherapy and radiation
can cause cancer cells to
mutate
and become resistant and
difficult to destroy.
Surgery can
also cause cancer cells to
spread to other
sites.
11. An effective way to battle
cancer is to starve the cancer
cells by not feeding it
with the foods it needs to
multiply. *CANCER CELLS FEED ON:
a. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are
made with Aspartame and it
is harmful. A better natural substitute
would
be Manuka honey or molasses, but
only in very small
amounts. Table salt has
a chemical added to make it
white in
color Better
alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea
salt.
b. Milk causes
the body to produce mucus,
especially in the
gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer
feeds on mucus. By cutting
off milk and
substituting with unsweetened
soy milk cancer
cells are
being starved.
c. Cancer cells thrive in an
acid environment. A
meat-based diet is
acidic and
it is best to eat fish, and a
little other meat,
like
chicken. Meat also contains
livestock
antibiotics, growth
hormones and parasites,
which are all
harmful,
especially to people with
cancer.
d. A diet made of 80% fresh
vegetables and juice, whole
grains,
seeds, nuts and a little fruits
help put the body into
an alkaline
environment. About
20% can be from cooked
food including
beans. Fresh vegetable
juices provide live
enzymes that
are easily absorbed and reach
down to
cellular
levels within 15 minutes to
nourish and enhance
growth of
healthy cells. To obtain live
enzymes for building
healthy cells
try and drink fresh
vegetable juice (most
vegetables
including be an sprouts) and eat
some raw
vegetables 2
or 3 times a day. Enzymes
are destroyed at
temperatures
of 104 degrees F (40 degrees
C)..
e. Avoid coffee, tea,
and chocolate, which have
high
caffeine Green tea is
a better alternative e and has
cancer
fighting
properties. Water-best to drink
purified water, or
filtered, to
avoid known toxins and heavy
metals in tap
water. Distilled
water is acidic, avoid it.
12. Meat protein is
difficult to digest and requires
a lot of
digestive
enzymes. Undigested meat
remaining in the
intestines becomes putrefied and
leads to more toxic
buildup.
13. Cancer cell walls have
a tough protein covering. By
refraining from or eating lessMEATit
frees more enzymes
to
attack the protein walls of
cancer cells and allows the
body's killer cells to destroy
the cancer cells.
14. Some supplements build
up the immune system
(IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac,
anti-oxidants, vitamins,
minerals,
EFAs
etc.) to enable the bodies own
killer cells to destroy
cancer cells.. Other
supplements like
vitamin E are known
to
cause apoptosis, or programmed
cell death, the body's
normal
method of disposing of damaged,
unwanted, or
unneeded cells.
15. Cancer is a disease of the mind,
body, and spirit.
A
proactive and positive spirit
will help the cancer warrior
be a
survivor. Anger,
un-forgiveness and bitterness put
the
body into a stressful and acidic
environment. Learn to
have a
loving and forgiving spirit.
Learn to relax and enjoy
life.
16. Cancer cells cannot thrive
in an oxygenated
environment. Exercising
daily, and deep
breathing help to
get
more oxygen down to the cellular
level. Oxygen
therapy is another means
employed to destroy cancer
cells.
1. No plastic
containers in micro.
2. No
water bottles in freezer.
3. No
plastic wrap in
microwave..
Johns Hopkins has recently sent
this out in its newsletters.
This information is being
circulated at Walter Reed Army
Medical Center as well. Dioxin
chemicals cause cancer,
especially breast cancer. Dioxins are
highly poisonous to the
cells of our bodies. Don't
freeze your plastic bottles with
water in them as this releases
dioxins from the plastic.
Recently, Dr Edward Fujimoto,
Wellness Program Manager at
Castle Hospital , was on a TV
program to explain thishealth
hazard. He talked about dioxins
and how bad they are for us. He
said that we should not be
heating our food in the
microwave using plastic
containers. This especially
applies to foods that contain
fat. He said that the
combination of fat, high heat,
and plastics releases dioxin
into the food and ultimately
into the cells of the body.
Instead, he recommends using
glass, such as Corning Ware,
Pyrex or ceramic containers for
heating food. You get the same
results, only without the
dioxin. So such things as TV
dinners, instant ramen and
soups, etc., should be removed
from the container and heated in
something else. Paper isn't bad
but you don't know what is in
the paper. It's just safer to
use tempered glass, Corning
Ware, etc. He reminded us that a
while ago some of the fast food
restaurants moved away from the
foam containers to paper The
dioxin problem is one of the
reasons. Please
share this with your whole email
list.........................
Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as
Saran, is just as dangerous
when placed over foods to be
cooked in the microwave. As the
food is nuked, the high heat
causes poisonous toxins to
actually melt out of the plastic
wrap and drip into the food.
Cover food with a paper towel
instead.
How
to Beat and Prevent the Avian Flu and Other
Influenzas
(NaturalNews) Are you worried about the
possible outbreak of the Avian Flu among
humans? Perhaps you should be! I hope that
all of the publicity about the Bird Flu
proves to be a false alarm, as well as the
theories that it may be a deliberately
engineered flu, but I have to tell you that
from what I have learned so far about the
Avian Flu, regardless of where it may
originate from, I think that the worst thing
any of us could do is to ignore it and hope
it goes away, because it may not and I
shudder to think about it ever mutating to
where it can be spread from human to human.
Let`s take a look at what we know so far
about the Avian Flu:
First of all, the Avian Flu has not yet
mutated and there is no need for panic, but
there certainly is plenty of reasons for
concern and a need to be vigilant, because
the flu could easily mutate to one that is
spread by humans -- and it is the very
nature of viruses to mutate. We should also
be mindful of the fact that the world is due
for another outbreak of a widespread and
dangerous influenza epidemic of the kind
that appear to occur on a regular basis
about every 30 years.
If the Avian Flu does mutate to a human flu
and is even partially as deadly as some
predict, the resulting worldwide pandemic
could be an epic modern day plague that
changes the world as we know it and makes
HIV, 9/11, the great Tsunami and the
destruction of New Orleans seem mild by
comparison -- and there would likely be very
little the world can do to prevent it. We
can only hope that the next big worldwide
influenza outbreak does not involve the
current Avian Flu, or any other avian flu,
because such flu would be a type that humans
have not been exposed to and thus have no
built-in resistance to. Owing to this lack
of built in resistance, such an outbreak
involving that kind of flu could prove to be
uniquely horrific.
In a normal outbreak of influenza, the most
vulnerable are usually the elderly, the very
young, and those who are already ill or
otherwise in a weakened state -- in other
words, those whose immune systems are not
strong enough to successfully ward off and
fight illness. While a human version of the
Avian Flu is likely to be every bit as
deadly or more so for those who are the
usual flu victims, unlike the usual
varieties of influenza, the Avian Flu would
actually be even more deadly for the group
that is usually least affected by flu
outbreaks: the most robust and healthy among
us, the adults in the prime of life. That is
because an avian flu like the Avian Flu
turns the body`s own immune system against
itself and a strong immune system can become
a deadly instrument of death as it
over-reacts to a threat it has never been
exposed to and releases a torrent of
chemicals to combat the new threat which end
up literally filling and eating up the
lungs, suffocating what had been a strong
and vigorous individual.
Such was exactly the case in a previous
outbreak of another avian flu, one very
similar to the Avian Flu. The Spanish Flu of
1918-19 was the most deadly epidemic in
recorded history, killing 30 to 40 million
or more people in one year €"-
more than were killed in any war including
the Great World War, more than were killed
in the 4 terrifying years of the Plague of
Black Death (the Bubonic Plague) of
1347-1351, and more than were killed by
HIV-AIDS in its first 25 years of existence.
In the United States it infected 28% of all
Americans, caused the deaths of at least
675,000 and in a single year was responsible
for a 10 year drop in the life expectancy
rate. In 1918, the death rate for influenza
and pneumonia for 15 to 35 year olds was 20
times higher than in previous years.
Many authorities fear that if the modern day
Avian Flu mutates to one that can be spread
by humans, it could be an even more deadly
flu than the one in 1918-19. Indeed, where
humans have been exposed to infected birds
and contracted the Avian Flu so far, the
death rate appears to be significantly
higher than it was for the deadly Spanish
Flu.
The picture becomes truly staggering when
you add to the expected high death rate the
fact that the world population is now 2 1/2
times greater than it was in 1918-19 and not
only is the population much larger, it is
also much more concentrated with much more
human interaction. And then you have the
fact that, unlike the horse and buggy days
of 1918-19, modern travel brings humans
almost instantly to and from all points of
the globe.
In all likelihood, only an immediate
worldwide quarantine and shutdown of all
travel would have a chance at stopping the
spread of a worldwide pandemic, and that is
something that is both unachievable and, at
this point, unthinkable (although if the
pandemic were to turn out to be as dire as
some predict, such measures would probably
be attempted out of desperation but would
surely prove far too late to stop the spread
of the disease). Given the woeful response
to the destruction of New Orleans, and the
shortage of flu shots caused by the loss of
a single facility only last year, perhaps
one can more easily understand the estimates
of many authorities and scientific figures
that forecast staggering death tolls, some
as high as 300 million or more worldwide.
The world has largely forgotten the horrible
death tolls of the Spanish Flu, as well as
the plague-like conditions that led to
quarantines, death wagons, corpses lying
abandoned in public streets, and breakdowns
of social order and lawlessness that broke
out in many places around the world. For
those of us who would like a reminder, I
suggest a trip to an old cemetery and take a
look at the tombstones and grave markers for
the years 1918-19, see how many there are
compared to other years and how many times
you will find multiple deaths in the same
family for those years. It was a horrible
time, now largely forgotten and to a great
deal overshadowed by the end of World War I,
but it is a lesson for us all if only we
will open our eyes and see.
Perhaps the nightmare scenario I have
painted is merely the stuff of dreams, and I
certainly hope that proves to be the case.
But I strongly suggest that we all take
steps to prepare for the worst, just in
case. Better that than be like the old
fellow on the side of Mount Saint Helens who
ignored all the warning signs, disbelieved
all the scientists and scoffed at the idea
of a deadly eruption right up to the point
that he was incinerated.
While there may be little the world`s
governments may be able to do to stop the
spread of a truly horrible influenza
pandemic, there are things that we all can
do to help avoid catching such a flu and to
fight it off if we do catch it. Common sense
tells us to practice very good hygiene and
to avoid exposure to those who are infected.
If a vaccine is available, it is probably a
better idea to take it than not - even
though vaccines are likely to be in short
supply, will likely be mere guesswork since
the virus has yet to mutate to a form that
can be spread by humans and is likely to
continue to mutate once it does, and is
likely to contain mercury due to the
probable use of an agent called thimerosal
that is used to sterilize flu vaccines.
Beyond those obvious measures, I have also
compiled the following information for
anyone who wishes to avoid and combat
influenza:
Avoiding
the Flu:
The good news is that you can take steps to
help you avoid the Bird Flu or any other flu
when it comes, and to survive it if you
happen to catch it. Included in these steps
are the things that you should do to protect
yourself from virtually all diseases and
illnesses: get plenty of rest, exercise,
quit smoking, eat a nutritious diet, avoid
stress and, above all, to make your body`s
natural first line of defense -- your immune
system -- strong and robust.
Some of the very best immune boosters are:
* Echinacea
* Pau d`arco
* Suma
* Astragalus
* Medicinal mushrooms
* Beta glucans
* Aloe vera
* Alkygycerol
* Lactoferrin
* Bovine colostrums
* Glutathione
* Mangosteen
Read the rest of this article by
scrolling to the bottom of this web page:
EATING
FRUITS .......
It's
long
but
very
informative
We
all
think
eating
fruits
means
just
buying
fruits,
cutting
it
and
just
popping
it
into
our
mouths.
It's
not
as
easy
as
you
think.
It's
important
to
know
how
and
when
to
eat.
What
is
the
correct
way
of
eating
fruits?
IT
MEANS
NOT
EATING
FRUITS
AFTER
YOUR
MEALS!
FRUITS
SHOULD
BE
EATEN
ON
AN
EMPTY
STOMACH.
If
you
eat
fruit
like
that,
it
will
play
a
major
role
to
detoxify
your
system,
supplying
you
with
a
great
deal
of
energy
for
weight
loss
and
other
life
activities.
FRUIT
IS
THE
MOST
IMPORTANT
FOOD. Let's
say
you
eat
two
slices
of
bread
and
then
a
slice
of
fruit.
The
slice
of
fruit
is
ready
to
go
straight
through
the
stomach
into
the
intestines,
but
it
is
prevented
from
doing
so.
In
the
meantime
the
whole
meal
rots
and
ferments
and
turns
to
acid.
The
minute
the
fruit
comes
into
contact
with
the
food
in
the
stomach
and
digestive
juices,
the
entire
mass
of
food
begins
to
spoil.
So
please
eat
your
fruits
on
an
empty
stomach
or
before
your
meals!
You
have
heard
people
complaining
-
every
time
I
eat
watermelon
I
burp,
when
I
eat
durian
my
stomach
bloats
up,
when
I
eat
a
banana
I
feel
like
running
to
the
toilet
etc
-
actually
all
this
will
not
arise
if
you
eat
the
fruit
on
an
empty
stomach.
The
fruit
mixes
with
the
putrefying
other
food
and
produces
gas
and
hence
you
will
bloat!
Graying
hair,
balding,
nervous
outburst,
and
dark
circles
under
the
eyes
all
these
will
not
happen
if
you
take
fruits
on
an
empty
stomach.
There
is
no
such
thing
as
some
fruits,
like
orange
and
lemon
are
acidic,
because
all
fruits
become
alkaline
in
our
body,
according
to
Dr.
Herbert
Shelton
who
did
research
on
this
matter.
If
you
have
mastered
the
correct
way
of
eating
fruits,
you
have
the
Secret
of
beauty,
longevity,
health,
energy,
happiness
and
normal
weight.
When
you
need
to
drink
fruit
juice
-
drink
only
fresh
fruit
juice,
NOT
from
the
cans.
Don't
even
drink
juice
that
has
been
heated
up.
Don't
eat
cooked
fruits
because
you
don't
get
the
nutrients
at
all.
You
only
get
to
taste.
Cooking
destroys
all
the
vitamins.
But
eating
a
whole
fruit
is
better
than
drinking
the
juice.
If
you
should
drink
the
juice,
drink
it
mouthful
by
mouthful
slowly,
because
you
must
let
it
mix
with
your
saliva
before
swallowing
it.
You
can
go
on
a
3-day
fruit
fast
to
cleanse
your
body.
Just
eat
fruits
and
drink
fruit
juice
throughout
the
3
days
and
you
will
be
surprised
when
your
friends
tell
you
how
radiant
you
look!
KIWI: Tiny
but
mighty.
This
is
a
good
source
of
potassium,
magnesium,
vitamin
E
&
fiber.
Its
vitamin
C
content
is
twice
that
of
an
orange.
APPLE: An
apple
a
day
keeps
the
doctor
away?
Although
an
apple
has
a
low
vitamin
C
content,
it
has
antioxidants
&
flavonoids
which
enhances
the
activity
of
vitamin
C
thereby
helping
to
lower
the
risks
of
colon
cancer,
heart
attack
&
stroke.
STRAWBERRY: Protective
Fruit.
Strawberries
have
the
highest
total
antioxidant
power
among
major
fruits
&
protect
the
body
from
cancer-causing,
blood
vessel-clogging
free
radicals.
ORANGE : Sweetest
medicine.
Taking
2-4
oranges
a
day
may
help
keep
colds
away,
lower
cholesterol,
prevent
&
dissolve
kidney
stones
as
well
as
lessens
the
risk
of
colon
cancer.
WATERMELON: Coolest
thirst
quencher.
Composed
of
92%
water,
it
is
also
packed
with
a
giant
dose
of
glutathione,
which
helps
boost
our
immune
system.
They
are
also
a
key
source
of
lycopene
-
the
cancer
fighting
oxidant.
Other
nutrients
found
in
watermelon
are
vitamin
C
&
Potassium.
GUAVA
&
PAPAYA: Top
awards
for
vitamin
C.
They
are
the
clear
winners
for
their
high
vitamin
C
content.
Guava
is
also
rich
in
fiber,
which
helps
prevent
constipation.
Papaya
is
rich
in
carotene;
this
is
good
for
your
eyes.
Drinking
Cold
water
after
a
meal
=
Cancer!
Can
you
believe
this?
For
those
who
like
to
drink
cold
water,
this
article
is
applicable
to
you.
It
is
nice
to
have
a
cup
of
cold
drink
after
a
meal.
However,
the
cold
water
will
solidify
the
oily
stuff
that
you
have
just
consumed.
It
will
slow
down
the
digestion.
Once
this
'sludge'
reacts
with
the
acid,
it
will
break
down
and
be
absorbed
by
the
intestine
faster
than
the
solid
food.
It
will
line
the
intestine.
Very
soon,
this
will
turn
into
fats
and
lead
to
cancer.
It
is
best
to
drink
hot
soup,warm
water
or warm
beer after
a
meal.
A
serious
note
about
heart
attacks
HEART
ATTACK
PROCEDURE':
(THIS
IS
NOT
A
JOKE!)
Women
should
know
that
not
every
heart
attack
symptom
is
going
to
be
the
left
arm
hurting.
Be
aware
of
intense
pain
in
the
jaw
line..
You
may
never
have
the
first
chest
pain
during
the
course
of
a
heart
attack
.
Nausea
and
intense
sweating
are
also
common
symptoms..
Sixty
percent
of
people
who
have
a
heart
attack
while
they
are
asleep
do
not
wake
up.
Pain
in
the
jaw
can
wake
you
from
a
sound
sleep.
Let's
be
careful
and
be
aware.
The
more
we
know
the
better
chance
we
could
survive...
A
cardiologist
says
if
everyone
who
gets
this
mail
sends
it
to
10
people,
you
can
be
sure
that
we'll
save
at
least
one
life.
Read
this...It
could
save
your
life!!
Ana Guerreiro
Wellness
services e Medicina Chinesa
Faro
- Portugal
SYLVIA
BAYON PHOTOGRAPHER
How
to Beat and Prevent the Avian Flu and Other
Influenzas:
Continued from above...
The
next thing you should do is to also take one
or more good natural anti-viral agents,especiallyif
the Bird Flu does mutate and begin to spread
from
human
to human, because unlike other illnesses or
flues, the Bird Flu will use your own immune
system to attack you. This is because we
have never been exposed to a strain of flu
like the Bird Flu and it is likely that
biochemical cascade of immune cells and
immune system bio-chemicals such as
interferon, interleukin, monokines and
cytokines will literally pour into the lungs
and eat your lungs up. With the Bird Flu, it
is essential to also include good natural
anti-viral supplements along with immune
boosters.
Among the very best natural pathogen
destroyers are:
* Garlic
* Olive leaf extract
* Oil of wild mountain oregano
* Grapefruit seed extract
* Colloidal Silver
A third thing to do would be to take regular
preventative doses of a natural remedy known
as "Oleander Soup", which can be
made at home according to the instructions
in the e-book "Cancer`s Natural
Enemy" (written by the author of this
article).
Oleander extract has been proven in clinical
trials, decades of medical practice and
literally centuries of use as a folk remedy
to be a very strong immune booster and
disease and illness preventer. It has also
demonstrated strong anti-viral abilities in
the way that it attacks and kills cancer
cells, as well as its effectiveness against
hepatitis-C and HIV.
The fourth thing you should do is endeavor
to stop the spread of airborne viruses
during the flu season:
* Protect yourself from others by gargling
daily with 1 drop each of the essential oils
of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) and
lemon in a glass of warm water; stir well
before each mouthful. Do not swallow.
* Mix a blend of essential oils to use in
your diffuser or for use in steam
inhalation.
Blend together:
1) ravensare - 3 parts
2) naiouli or eucalyptus - 1 part
3) lemon - 1 part
4) rosewood - 1 part
5) lavender - 1 part
Ravensare and naiouli have antiviral
properties, while the other essential oils
in the blend act as antiseptics while at the
same time providing a wonderful aroma.
Diffuser Application - Add about 50 drops of
the above blend to your diffuser at a time.
Fumigate the house with oils to help prevent
the spread of flu. Put 2-3 drops on a
radiator to evaporate or add 10 drops of
essential oils to a small plant spray filled
with water. Spray the room frequently.
Natural
Measures to Consider Should You Get the Flu
Hydrotherapy
for Flu:
* Promote sweating by taking hot baths, hot
foot-baths and other heat therapies. Keep
the feet warm at all times during sickness
and as a preventive measure. Low body
temperature decreases resistance to viruses
and bacteria, while heat burns up and
destroys the virus.
* To warm feet, soak them for five to ten
minutes in a hot mustard bath. Dissolve I
tbsp. mustard powder in 4 cups of hot water.
* A hot bath followed by a cold mitten
friction rub, two to four times a day,
loosens congestion, improves circulation and
strengthens the immune system, speeding
healing from the flu.
* To do a cold mitten friction rub, proceed
as follows: Dip a small towel or washcloth
into cold (50° to 60°F)
water. Curl one hand into a fist and wrap
the cloth around it. Use your fist to rub
your other arm in a vigorous circular
motion, beginning with the fingers and
finishing at the shoulder. Dip the cloth in
the cold water again and repeat. Your skin
should be pink. Dry your arm with a towel
using the same vigorous circular movement.
Repeat the process on your other arm and on
your legs, feet, chest and abdomen.
Juice
Therapy for Flu:
* Apple and dark grape juices are often
recommended for those fighting the flu. They
have properties that work against congestion
and runny nose. Dark grape juice is rich in
tannins, substances that have been shown to
kill viruses under laboratory conditions.
* Dilute the juices if they are too sweet.
Drink them at room temperature. Pear,
cranberry and, especially, pomegranate
juices are also helpful for combating flu.
Naturopathy
for Flu:
* Hot Bath
* Add 30-60 ml (2-4 tbsp) of Epsom Salts to
hot water and take a hot bath. After the
bath, go straight to bed.
* Vitamins - As soon as the symptoms of flu
start, take high levels of Vitamin C to
boost the immune system, around 3,000-4,000
mg to start with, reducing over 3-4 days to
500 mg until you feel completely better.
* Diet - Drink fruit juices until the fever
has passed.
* Now eat plenty of fruit, vegetables and
whole grains.
* Cold Compress - If very hot and sweaty,
try applying a cool compress to the chest
and trunk.
Aromatherapy
for Flu/Colds:
* Steam Inhalation - Mix a blend of
essential oils to use in your diffuser or
for use in steam inhalation.
Blend together:
1) ravensare - 3 parts
2) naiouli or eucalyptus - 1 part
3) lemon - 1 part
4) rosewood - 1 part
5) lavender - 1 part
Add six to eight drops of the above blend to
a bowl of just-boiled water. Place a towel
over your head and inhale. Repeat this
treatment two or three times a day, if
necessary.
Several oils have considerable anti-viral
activity, and help to boost the immune
system. For maximum effectiveness, it is
important that you use them at the earliest
sign of influenza or in some cases before
contracting cold/flu to boost your immune
system as a preventative.
Essential oils of basil, eucalyptus,
peppermint, and pine help to ease nasal
congestion. Choose one to three of these
oils and use them as inhalants or in steam
inhalation treatments. For chest congestion,
a steam inhalation treatment made with
basil, pine, and/ or tea tree oil can help
to clear mucus and ease breathing. Rubbing a
massage oil prepared with these oils over
the chest may also be helpful.
An aromatherapy bath prepared with elemi,
myrrh, pine, and/ or tea tree oil can help
to soothe achy feelings all over your body
that accompany flu. Use a lukewarm bath for
fever, a hot bath for chills.
* For chills:
1) Add 3 drops of rosemary and 3 drops of
ginger or black pepper essential oils to
your bath.
2) Mix 5 drops of ravensare and 15 drops of
rosewood in ½ ounce of carrier oil
such as olive or almond. This makes an
energizing massage oil blend.
Other Essential Oils Useful for Flu:
* Tea Tree oil
* Eucalyptus oil
* Lemon oil
* Lavender oil
If you come down with the flu, add 10 to 20
drops of tea tree to hot water and take a
hot bath. This may help your immune system
fight the viral infection and ease your
symptoms. Use a pure, unadulterated form of
tea tree oil; adulterated forms can be
irritating to the skin.
To help alleviate and disinfect dry air
passages, add 10 drops of tea tree oil to a
bowl of hot water or vaporizer and leave in
your bedroom overnight. A small handkerchief
sprinkled with a few drops of the oil and
left under the pillow may help as well.
Caution: Do Not Overdo it! Prolonged
inhalation of essential oils can cause an
enlarged liver.
If you have a congested nose or chest, add a
few drops of essential oils of eucalyptus
globulus (E. globulus) or peppermint (Mentha
piperita) to a steam vaporizer.
Caution: If you are asthmatic, be cautious
the first time you try this; if you have not
been exposed to essential oils before,
inhaling the vapor may actually precipitate
an attack.
Ayurvedic
Remedies for Flu
Ayurvedic practitioners recommend the
following strategies to combat flu:
* At the first sign of the flu, switch to a
bland diet. Eat soft-cooked rice (rice that
has a very soft, moist texture created by a
longer cooking time with more water) with a
pinch of cumin, ginger powder and turmeric
for seasoning. In India, broken rice is used
for this purpose with generous amounts of
water so that we will get a soup in the end.
The ginger and cumin heat up your body, so
you can sweat out toxins. Turmeric has
antibiotic and antiseptic qualities. You can
also add few cloves of garlic cut into small
pieces to the mixture as garlic is very good
for flu.
* To ease the congestion that can accompany
the flu:
1) ½ teaspoon sitopaladi powder
2) ½ teaspoon sudarshan
3) ½ teaspoon of honey
Mix the ingredients well. Take a teaspoonful
of this mixture every few hours. Your
symptoms will disappear quickly.
* For Severe Flu Symptoms - Take one
tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon
cinnamon powder daily for 3 days. This
process will cure most chronic coughs, colds
and clear the sinuses. A scientist in Spain
has proved that honey contains a natural
ingredient which kills the influenza germs
and saves the patient from flu.
* Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder
strengthens the immune system and protects
the body from bacteria and viral attacks.
Scientists have found that honey has various
vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant
use of honey strengthens the white blood
corpuscles to fight bacteria and viral
diseases.
Herbal
Remedies:
Herbal remedies cannot cure a cold or flu.
But they can bring relief of symptoms,
stimulate the immune system and speed
recovery. Here are several herbal remedies
useful for colds and flu.
* Corn starch, water and lemon. Mix together
in a cup. One cup should be enough.
* Water, lemons, cinnamon sticks and honey.
Put a gallon of water in a large pot on the
stove. Add four lemons, cut in quarters, and
two sticks of cinnamon. Bring water to a
full boil and then let steep for five or
more minutes. Drink one cup several times a
day if you are able to stay home and rest
and one or two cups at night, otherwise just
drink at night. Best taken at the beginning
of flu symptoms. This remedy should help you
sweat out the flu, help ease any sore throat
you may have and also keep you hydrated.
* Tea, lemon, orange juice and brandy. Works
like a charm. Just make a cup of tea,
squeeze half a lemon and half an orange into
the tea and put two teaspoons of brandy and
you should feel much better soon.
* One garlic clove and a sharp knife. Cut
raw garlic as thin as possible and put the
garlic slices on your tongue. Do not chew,
just place on the tongue and then swallow.
Best when taken at the first signs of flu
symptoms.
* Eucalyptus, burnt sugar, lemon and water.
Boil the water and add eucalyptus, burnt
sugar, lemon juice and/or lemon rind, and
continue to boil for five minutes. Drink the
tea hot, preferably just before going to
bed.
* Colloidal silver. A half teaspoon of
colloidal silver for children and a teaspoon
for adults can be swallowed to ease or
eliminate flu symptoms. If you take
colloidal silver regularly, you may never
get the flu.
* At the first sign of a flu, put a few
drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide into each ear,
one ear at a time. Keep the solution in for
10 minutes or until the bubbling stops. Your
temperature should start dropping within
minutes, and your flu should be gone within
12 to 14 hours.
* Goldenseal tea. Use goldenseal tea bags
(not pills or capsules) to make tea. Drink a
cup before bed (sweeten with honey or Stevia
if desired).
* Herbal Fever Remedy
1) 1 ounce dried Elder Flowers
2) 1 ounce dried Peppermint Leaves
3) ½ pint distilled water
Mix the herbs. Place in a quart saucepan.
Pour 1/2 pints of distilled boiling water
over it. Cover and allow to steep in a hot
place for 10 to 15 minutes (do not boil).
When ready, strain into another saucepan.
Sweeten with honey if desired. This remedy
drops high temperature associated with flu
quite effectively. In some cases, the
temperature has been reduced from 104 to 99
degrees within two hours! According to Dr.
Edward E. Shook, well known herbalist,
"there is no remedy for colds and
fevers of any description equal to this
simple life-saving formula."
* Psyllium - Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
Flu Remedy: This remedy is useful for flu as
well as for backaches and headaches.
* Peppermint-Rosemary-Elder Flu Remedy: This
remedy is good for colds with flu Symptoms.
* Echinacea and goldenseal stimulate the
immune system. Goldenseal also helps to
soothe mucous membranes. Add 10-15 drops of
a combination of echinacea and goldenseal to
herbal teas at the first sign of a sniffle
to boost the immune system. Take one dose of
an echinacea and goldenseal combination
remedy supplying 250 to 500 milligrams of
echinacea and 150 to 300 milligrams of
goldenseal three times daily for five days.
* An infusion of boneset (Eupatorium
perfoliatum) may relieve aches and fever and
clear congestion:
Simmer 1 cup boiling water with 2 tsp of the
herb for 10 to 15 minutes; drink a cupful
every hour, as hot as you can stand it.
* A comforting herbal tea may be made from
an infusion of equal measures of
elderflowers, peppermint and hyssop.
Caution: Take only small doses of hyssop (no
more than 1-2g three times daily).
* To combat chills, try taking 30 drops of
yarrow (Achillea millefolium) or elder (Sambucus
nigra) flower tincture every four hours
until your chills are gone.
* Use a warming tea made of Cinnamon (Cinnamomum
zeylanicum), Cayenne (Capsicum minimum) and
ground Ginger (Zingiber officinalis).
* To help yourself rest and relax, take a
cup of chamomile tea twice a day.
* Use inhalations of chamomile, eucalyptus
or thyme. These help loosen mucus and heal
the throat, nasal passages and bronchial
tubes.
* Horsetail inhalations reduce swelling of
mucous membranes.
* At the first sign of the flu, begin taking
the Chinese botanical formula Yin Qiao (this
remedy usually is not helpful after the
third day of symptoms). Take two or three
tablets three times a day, up to twelve
tablets in a twenty four hour period, during
the acute phase of the flu. After the
symptoms start to ease, reduce the dosage to
one tablet three times daily for one week.
* In a 1995 Israeli study, elderberry
extract was found to reduce both the
severity of symptoms and the duration of flu
(two to three days in the treated group
versus six days in the placebo group).
Choose an extract standardized to contain 5
percent total flavonoids and take 500
milligrams twice daily.
* Garlic helps to detoxify the body. Take
500 milligrams (or one clove) three times a
day for up to five days.
* Take ginger tea. Ginger tea is antiviral
and helps break up the mucus and congestion.
Ginger tea is excellent if the stomach is
affected. To make the tea, boil 2
tablespoons of grated fresh ginger in 2 cups
of water for 15 minutes, then remove from
the heat and steep for 10 minutes. Take a
cup as needed.
* Onion or nasturtium inhalations disinfect.
* Ginkgo biloba leaf inhalations kill
bacteria and heal the cells of the damaged
mucous membranes almost immediately.
* Inhale steam for fifteen minutes three
times daily in acute stage. When the
condition is improving, inhale steam in the
evening before retiring for a week or so to
help heal the bronchial passages.
* When feeling more feverish, induce
sweating by taking infusions of Catmint (Nepeta
cataria) and/or Elderflower (Sambucus nigra).
* To help alleviate and disinfect dry air
passages, add 10 drops of tea tree oil to a
bowl of hot water or vaporizer and leave in
bedroom overnight. A small handkerchief
sprinkled with a few drops of the oil and
left under the pillow may help as well.
* At the onset of a flu, drink lindenflower
tea with 2 drops of lemon balm oil, thyme
tea with honey, rose hip tea or acerola
juice. When you start to sweat, quickly go
to bed and continue sweating for one hour.
Change clothes, rub body dry and try to
steep. This therapy often stops the flu
before it becomes full blown.
* Gargle regularly with sage tea to
disinfect mouth, and use sage inhalations to
reduce inflammation.
* Wash body with an infusion of thyme or
juniper needles.
* If you are suffering from muscular aching,
use an infusion of Boneset (Eupatorium
perfoliatum) alone, or in combination with
Catmint (Nepeta cataria) and/or Elderflower
(Sambucus nigra).
* Chinese Herbal Formula for Flu - Gan Mao
Dan (Common Cold and Flu Pills). This remedy
expels Wind-Heat, reduces fever, relieves
chest congestion, and stops cough.
This formulas is good for these symptoms:
Cough,
Fatigue, Fever with slight chills, Headache,
Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash,
Sore throat
Ingredients: Lonicera Flower (Flos Lonicerae),
Forsythia Fruit (Fructus Forsythiae),
Gardenia Fruit (Fructus Gardeniae),
Phragmites Rhizome (Rhi-zoma Phragmites),
Red Peony Root (Radix Paeonia Rubra), Wooly
Grass Rhizome (Rhizoma Imperatae Cylindricae),
Soja Seed (Semen Sojae Praeparatum), Mentha
Herb (Herba Menthae), Morus Leaf (Herba
Mori), Schizonepeta Herb (Herba
Schizonepetae), Aster Root (Radix Asteris
Tatarici), Platycodon Root (Radix Platycodi),
Citrus Peel (pericarpium Citri Reticulatae)
Dosage: 20 pills twice a day.
Important
Herbs for Flu:
* Echinacea - Echinacea has been a
traditional favorite for colds and flu.
Double blind studies in Germany have shown
that infections with flu-like symptoms clear
more rapidly when taking echinacea.
Echinacea appears to work by stimulating the
immune system. Taking 3€"5
ml of tincture or 300 mg of dried root
powder three times per day is usually
recommended.
* Elderberry - Elderberry is another herb
that has been used in treating flu. This
herb contains two compounds that are active
against flu viruses. It also prevents the
virus from invading respiratory tract cells.
A patented Israeli drug (Sambucol) that
contains elderberry is active against
various strains of viruses. In a clinical
trial testing Sambucol, twenty percent of
flu sufferers who used it showed significant
relief of fever, muscle aches and other
symptoms within 24 hours, and another 73
percent felt better after the second day. In
three days, 90 percent were reported
completely cured. In a similar group that
received an inactive treatment (a placebo),
only 26 percent were improved in two days,
and it took most of them six days to feel
well again. Sambucol also stimulates the
immune system and has shown some activity in
preliminary trials against other viruses,
such as Epstein-Barr, herpes and even HIV.
In a small double blind trial, patients with
influenza were found to recover three times
faster when they took one capsule of
elderberry extract four times daily compared
to patients taking placebo.
You can take the medication or take the herb
by making a tea from the herb: Make
elderberry-flower tea by steeping 3 to 5 g
of dried flowers in one cup of boiling water
for 10 to 15 minutes. Take 1 cup of this tea
3 times daily. Elderberry flower is
generally regarded as safe. Side effects are
rare and consist primarily of occasional
mild gastrointestinal distress or allergic
reactions. Its safety in young children,
pregnant or nursing women, or those with
severe liver or kidney disease is not
established.
* Astragalus - Astragalus root has been used
to enhance immunity for thousands of years
in China. This herb is considered by herbal
practitioners to be a tonic that strengthens
the body`s resistance to disease. Astragalus
can stimulate practically all of the
processes of your immune system. It
increases the number of stem cells in bone
marrow and speeds their growth into active
immune cells. Astragalus also may help boost
levels of interferon, one of your body`s
potent fighters against viruses. This, in
turn, can help prevent or shorten the
duration of colds and flu. Astragalus also
boosts the production of white blood cells
called macrophages, whose function is to
destroy invading viruses and bacteria. As
soon as you discover the flu, take one 500-
milligram capsule of astragalus four times a
day until symptoms disappear. Then take one
capsule twice a day for seven days to
prevent a relapse.
* Garlic - Garlic is known to kill influenza
virus in test tubes. It also stimulates the
immune system and wards off complications
such as bronchitis. Garlic contains several
helpful compounds, including allicin, one of
the plant kingdom`s most potent,
broad-spectrum antibiotics. This herb`s
aromatic compounds are readily released from
the lungs and respiratory tract, putting
garlic`s active ingredients right where they
can be most effective against cold viruses.
Holistic practitioners often recommend
taking several cloves of raw garlic per day
during an infection. You can also take aged
garlic extract, or consume products such as
hot garlic bread or toast.
* Asian ginseng (eleuthero) - Asian ginseng
has immune-enhancing properties, which play
a potential role in preventing infection
with influenza. Boneset has been shown in
test tube and other studies to stimulate
immune cell function. This may explain
boneset`s traditional use to help fight off
minor viral infections, such as the flu.
* Wild Indigo - Wild indigo contains
polysaccharides and proteins that are
believed to stimulate the immune system. It
is used traditionally to fight the flu in
combination with herbs such as echinacea,
goldenseal, or thuja.
* Forsythia and honeysuckle - These herbs
are used by Oriental Medicine practitioners
to treat colds, flu and other viruses. They
have real antiviral benefits. At the
inception of cold or flu, mix honeysuckle
and forsythia with lemon balm tea (lemon
balm also has antiviral properties.) Take
this tea before going to bed.
* Mullein - A tea made with mullein flowers
provides throat-soothing mucilage and also
has an expectorant effect. Herbalists think
that this plant contains compounds that
inhibit flu viruses. You can also make a tea
with mullein leaf.
Other Herbs:
* Bayberry
* Boneset
* Calendula
* Ginger
* Goldenseal
* Lemon balm
* Oregon grape
* Thyme
Nutrition
for Flu:
* If you don`t feel like eating, do not
force yourself. For a day or two, consume
only liquids -- water, juices, teas, and
soups. Digesting liquids require a lot less
energy than digesting foods. This means that
your body has more energy to fight the flu.
* Consume easily digested foods such as
juices, lemonade (hot or cold), herbal teas,
applesauce, and lots of nourishing broth and
homemade soups. Miso and chicken soup are
good choices.
* Take mushroom soup. Mushrooms of choice
include shiitake, maitake, and reishi
mushrooms. They are shown in studies to
boost the body`s immune response.
* Getting plenty of fluids, including soups,
is particularly important. Drink at least
six to eight glasses of liquid daily. Fluids
help to thin secretions, making it easier
for the body to clear them, and also help to
prevent constipation and flush toxins from
the body.
* Sick People Soup - Here is a great soup to
take when you are down with cold and flu. It
comes from Rosita Arvigo, author of
"Rainforest Home Remedies."
1) 1/2 head cabbage, chopped
2) 1 onion, chopped
3) 1 head garlic, chopped
4) 3 carrots, sliced
5) 3 pieces celery, diced
6) 6 Tbsp ginger, grated
7) ¼ c miso (soybean paste)
8) 2 qts water
9) juice of 1 lemon or lime
Boil the vegetables in the water until
tender (about thirty minutes), then add
ginger and garlic and allow to boil another
five minutes. Remove from heat. Take a bit
of the hot soup from the pot and mix with
the miso to form a thick liquid. Add to the
soup and serve. Squeeze a bit of fresh lime
juice into the bowl. For added health
boosts, add sliced agaricus, reishi,
shiitake or maitake mushrooms to the boiling
vegetables and sprinkle crushed garlic on
the soup before serving.
* When there is fever, take liquids only.
* Recommended liquids: Warm broth, vegetable
juices and herb teas.
* Avoid dairy products and sugar. They
increase and thicken mucus. Avoid a milky
drink at night if you have chest problems,
since this can contribute to congestion of
the chest by morning.
* Red beet juice makes the flu virus
inactive.
* Condensed grape juice strengthens the
heart muscles.
* Parsley, celery, watercress, garlic,
lemon, carrot and coconut juices are
nourishing and help to cleanse and promote
healing.
* Drink fruit juices after diluting. Limit
the intake of sugars.
* Increase the proportion of vitamin C-rich
foods in the diet, such as tomatoes, raw
green peppers, carrots, strawberries and
citrus fruit. This vitamin is easily
destroyed by the process of oxidation, so do
not leave peeled, chopped fruit or
vegetables to stand for a long time before
eating. Overcooking also leads to loss of
vitamin C, especially if fruit or vegetables
are boiled. Vegetables and fruit are best
eaten raw, and if vegetables must be cooked,
steam them, which preserves essential
nutrients.
* Eat fresh, raw fruit and vegetables, whole
grains, garlic, pulses, beans, small
helpings of fish, nuts and seeds. These
foods appear to increase resistance to
infection and improve vitality.
* Use unrefined, cold-pressed flax seed oil
as a salad dressing. Flax seed oil is an
excellent source of the omega-3 essential
fatty acid and also contains the omega-6
essential fatty acid. These fats help
strengthen cell membranes, thereby speeding
healing and strengthening resistance to
infection. In the body.
* Eat sea plants or algae. These can
re-mineralize the body after overexposure to
processed foods. Spirulina, alfalfa,
chlorella or seaweeds can be added to soups
or juices in powder or capsule form.
* Garlic can also help ward off a cold by
inhibiting the growth of staphylococcus and
streptococcus bacteria.
* Avoid food and drinks that put extra
strain on the liver. The liver is
responsible for efficient detoxification of
the body. The foods to avoid include
convenience foods containing substantial
amounts of chemicals such as colorings and
preservatives, and alcohol, which also
depletes the body of vitamin C.
Nutritional
Supplements:
* Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Bioflavonoids -
Vitamin C is well-known for treating and
preventing colds. Studies show that vitamin
C can shorten the duration of common colds
and flu and even prevent them. Taken in
large enough doses, vitamin C can boost your
immune system by pumping enough fuel into
white blood cells to destroy invading
viruses and bacteria. Vitamin C increases
interferon levels and has interferon-like
properties itself. It acts as a natural
antihistamine that helps dry up watery eyes
and reduce nasal and chest congestion. It is
also a powerful antioxidant that can help
prevent the damage that your body endures
when viruses or bacteria attack your immune
system. Dockworkers given 100 mg of vitamin
C each day for ten months caught influenza
28% less than their coworkers not taking
vitamins. Moreover, the average infection
was 10% shorter in those taking vitamin C.
Other studies have reported that vitamin C
in high doses (2 grams every hour for twelve
hours) can lead to rapid improvement of
influenza infections.
* At the first sign of cold or flu symptoms,
take 500 milligrams of vitamin C with
bioflavonoids or rose hips four to six times
a day. The bioflavonoids and rose hips
strengthen the vitamin C`s
infection-fighting power by 35 percent,
according to experts. Start taking Vitamin C
as soon as you can. There are no adverse
effects from taking high dosages of vitamin
C. If you experience diarrhea, reduce the
dosage of Vitamin C. Use bioflavonoids along
with vitamin C for their synergistic effect.
* Vitamin A is a nutrient vital to the
mucous membranes throughout the respiratory
system during a cold or flu. It is known as
the anti-infection vitamin. It battles
viruses and bacteria in two ways. By keeping
the cells healthy all along your respiratory
tract, it provides a barrier that resists
microorganisms. If some invading
microorganisms manage to breach the barrier,
you want to have antibodies and lymphocytes
ready to destroy them. Vitamin A helps your
body provide those reinforcements.
As soon as you notice cold or flu symptoms,
take 100,000 international units (IU) of
vitamin A daily for three days, then reduce
the dosage to 25,000 IU for one week or
until symptoms disappear.
Caution: These are very high doses, please
check with your doctor before taking this
much.
* Beta-carotene, Vitamin A`s precursor, is
rich in antioxidant power and antiviral
properties. It bolsters immunity and
protects the thymus gland. It also protects
you from viruses by enhancing mucous
membrane secretions. By producing the
secretions, the beta-carotene prevents the
virus from invading your body. If you feel a
cold or flu coming on, take 100,000 IU of
beta-carotene for 10 to 14 days, then cut
the dosage to 50,000 IU a day to prevent
future respiratory infections.
* Zinc - Zinc supplementation is recommended
for immune system support. Zinc lozenges
soothe a sore throat and help fend off a
cold before it takes hold. Zinc stimulates
the immune system by generating new white
blood cells and whipping them into shape to
battle viruses. If you have too little zinc,
your production of white blood cells may
drop, and that can increase your risk of
catching a cold, flu, or other upper
respiratory infection. In one study,
children who got 10 milligrams of zinc daily
for 60 days were much less likely to get
respiratory infections than children getting
less. In fact, the children who got enough
zinc were 70 percent less likely to have
fevers, 48 percent less likely to have
coughs, and 28 percent less likely to have
mucus buildup.
* Take 5 to 10 milligrams of zinc five times
daily for five days to one week. Take zinc
with food to prevent stomach upset. Be
careful not to consume too much zinc.
Doctors recommend taking no more than 15
milligrams of zinc a day. Zinc gluconate in
lozenge form has been found to shorten the
duration of cold symptoms. In a study,
participants who sucked on one zinc
gluconate lozenge (containing about 13
milligrams of zinc) every two hours while
awake got rid of their coughs, nasal
congestion, sore throat, and headaches three
to four days sooner than those who didn`t
get any supplementation. Don`t take them for
longer than one week, because they can
weaken your immune system.
* Garlic - Garlic is very beneficial
especially at the beginning of a cold of
flu. It warms the body and acts as an
antiviral and antibacterial.
* Thymus glandular extract boosts immune
function by increasing the number and
activity of infection-fighting white blood
cells. Take 250 to 500 milligrams twice a
day. This is especially important for people
over forty, as thymus function declines with
age.
Recommended dosages:
- Vitamin C, with bioflavonoids, 1,000 mg
every few hours throughout the day, up to
bowel tolerance
- Zinc lozenges, with 3 mg copper, every few
hours, up to 70 mg daily during a cold and
30 mg daily as a preventive.
- Garlic, 2 capsules three times daily
- Vitamin A, 25,000 IU daily (avoid during
pregnancy)
(Excerpted from the author`s book
"Collected Remedies".)
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