Cold, Flu and Fever

Natural Antivirals 

Dietary Measures, Lifestyle Considerations and Herbal Supplements to use and avoid with any flu or cold; to name a few, Swine H1N1 and Bird H5N1 (Avian) Flu; as well as, foods containing natural antivirals substances and immune boosters, that are most likely able to help us to reduce viral load, even during a severe pandemic:

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LIFESTYLE CONSIDERATIONS

1. Get Plenty of Sleep

To improve your resistance to disease, the most important thing you can do is get enough rest. Your body knows how to heal, and it does this best when sleeping. Get adequate rest on a daily basis, and if you begin to feel fatigue during a time of increased stress to your immune system, take naps, get into bed earlier, relax and let your body do what it does best: restore and rebuild.

2. Hydrate

Our bodies are 80% water. It is very important to drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water each day to stay hydrated. This allows the body to flush toxins from the blood and the liver. Drink energized mircro-clustered, anti-oxidant, pH alkaline mineralized oxgenated water; not carbonated drinks (soda) or juice for best results. Call (323) 73-LIGHT

3. Exercise

Exercise increases your resistance to disease. It stimulates the cleansing process in blood flow and increases your natural stress reducing hormones. Exercise doesn't have to be strenuous to be beneficial. Science has shown that walking daily is good for your health and well being.

4. Spend Time Outdoors

The healing benefits of nature are yours and all you need to do is step outside. The fresh air cleanses your lungs and the vitamin D from sunshine is great for general health. Even on a rainy day or at night, the fresh air is beneficial. Exposure to nature and the great outdoors helps healthy emotions.

HERBS TO BUILD PROTECTION AND NATURAL IMMUNITY

1. Echinaea--Echinacea is best taken in advance of getting sick.

2. Olive Leaf

3. Elderberries

4 Adaptogens

Adaptogens are plants that have the ability to resist chemical and biological stressors and to pass that ability on to humans. Eleutherococcus research has shown a 30% to 50% decrease in influenza in Russian workers. Shisandra has long been used in Chinese medicine to improve immune deficiency through its healing action on the liver. In recent research, Shisandra proved curative to the viral hepatitis. Codonopsis is another adaptogen used in Chinese herbal medicine. It increases the red and white blood cell counts and strengthens the immune system.

VITAMINS

1. Vitamin A - One of the main components of the skin. To strengthen the skin's protective ability, take vitamin A daily. Vitamin A also increases the white blood cells that fight disease.

2. Vitamin C - Research has shown that vitamin C improves resistance to disease and prevents flu symptoms when 1,000 mg doses are taken every six hours.

3. NAC - An amino acid that has been shown to raise immunity to the flu in clinical trials.

4. Probiotics - Healthy flora in the gut supports immune function. Call (323) 73-LIGHT for INFO!

By improving your lifestyle, diet and supplementing with natural herbs and vitamins; you can improve your immune system and your overall vitality. Seek medical help if symptoms persist if you develop a high fever!

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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. There are anecdotal stories of people taking large amounts of Vitamin C (children ½) surviving the Spanish Flu. 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 - Very effective antiviral. May have antiviral activity that is equal to other antivirals such as Tamiflu. (Pubmed PMID 16137775)

St Johns Wort (Hypericum) - Very effective antiviral. 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. (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. This 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 tranquillizer.

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) - Boosts immune system. The number of white blood cells was significantly increased during treatment. No toxicity was noted. 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, fetuses, growing children) (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?CMD=search&DB=pubmed) 

Curcumin (Tumeric Spice) - This is the yellow compound in turmeric spice. Must be taken with food or gastritis or peptic ulcers may occur. Pregnant women and feeding mothers should avoid this. The curcurmin cannot be utilized when used alone due to rapid metabolism in the liver and intestinal wall. When combined with Piperine/Bioperine 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 - 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 must be avoided during a pandemic:

Elderberry juice (Sambucal) - AVOID - This substance is very effective against the common flu but may not be desirable for the H5N1 (Bird Flu) virus. (Isr Med Journal2002 Nov;4:944-6)

Micro Algae (Chlorella and Spirulina) - AVOID - (Pubmed PMID 11731916)

Honey - AVOID - (Pubmed PMID12824009)

Conventional Chocolate (from the seed) - AVOID - TRU CHOCOLATE IS OKAY! (Pubmed PMID 12885154, PMID 10917928)

Echinacea - AVOID - (Pubmed PMID 15556647, 9568541)

Kimchi - AVOID - (Pubmed PMID15630182)

Dairy products & Bananas - AVOID - These foods increase mucous production.

Some Herbal Remedies

Lomatium dissectum root — Native American remedy. A powerful herbal tincture that kills viruses by disrupting their genes (a chain terminator). When tested at NIH, it made DDI (an AIDS drug) 4000 times more potent. Dose = 2 droppersful / day.

Monolaurin — The natural anti-microbial substance in mother’s milk, made from lauric acid (a fatty acid). Patented by Ecological Formulas. Adult dose is 6 capsules / day. Safe and effective for children at lower doses based on weight.

Echinacea angustifolia root — Native American remedy. Multiple European and American studies have shown that this herb can reduce the risk by one-half of catching a cold, and shorten the duration of a cold by 1.4 days. It should contain all 3 active compounds (polysaccharides, alkylamides and cichoric acid). Dose is 3 grams / day. Not recommended for children.

Olive Leaf Extract — This herbal compound fights bacteria, yeast, fungus and viruses.

L-Lysine — Amino acid that interferes with viral genes (a chain terminator). It has been shown to be extremely effective against Herpes viruses, but has some action against most other viruses.

Vitamin C — Enhances the micro-tubules (cell skeletons) in immune cells, helping them to extend outward (pseudopods) and engulf viruses and bacteria.

Thymus Extract — organic bovine thymus, which provides the 4 basic hormones to stimulate the immune system.

Transfer Factor Plus – A combination of 2 powerful factors: (1) Transfer factors from bovine collostrum, which stimulate the immune system to make natural killer cells. There are over 1000 scientific papers on the efficacy of transfer factor. (2) Japanese mushrooms with anti-viral properties. Together they have been shown to elevate=2 0natural killer cells 4000%. Dose 1-2 capsules / day.

Pandemic Flu Outbreak

You can prepare for an influenza pandemic now. You should know both the magnitude of what can happen during a pandemic outbreak and what actions you can take to help lessen the impact of an influenza pandemic on you and your family. This checklist will help you gather the information and resources you may need in case of a flu pandemic.

1. To plan for a pandemic:
   • Store a two week supply of water and food. During a pandemic, if you cannot get to a store, or if stores are out of supplies, it will be important for you to have extra supplies on hand. This can be useful in other types of emergencies, such as power outages and disasters.
   • Periodically check your regular prescription drugs to ensure a continuous supply in your home.
   • Have any nonprescription drugs and other health supplies on hand, including pain relievers, stomach remedies, cough and cold medicines, fluids with electrolytes, and vitamins.
   • Talk with family members and loved ones about how they would be cared for if they got sick, or what will be needed to care for them in your home.
   • Volunteer with local groups to prepare and assist with emergency response.
   • Get involved in your community as it works to prepare for an influenza pandemic.
   
   
2. To limit the spread of germs and prevent infection:
   • Teach your children to wash hands frequently with soap and water, and model the correct behavior.
   • Teach your children to cover coughs and sneezes with tissues, and be sure to model that behavior.
   • Teach your children to stay away from others as much as possible if they are sick. Stay home from work and school if sick.
   
   
3. Items to have on hand for an extended stay at home:

    

   Examples of food and non-perishables	Examples of medical, health, and emergency supplies
   Ready-to-eat canned meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, beans, and soups	Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and blood-pressure monitoring equipment
   Protein or fruit bars	Soap and water, or alcohol-based (60-95%) hand wash
   Dry cereal or granola	Medicines for fever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen
   Peanut butter or nuts	Thermometer
   Dried fruit	Anti-diarrheal medication
   Crackers	Vitamins
   Canned juices	Fluids with electrolytes
   Bottled water	Cleansing agent/soap
   Canned or jarred baby food and formula	Flashlight
   Pet food	Batteries
   Other non-perishable items	Portable radio
   	Manual can opener
   	Garbage bags
   	Tissues, toilet paper, disposable diapers   Proverbs 4:20-22 My son, attend to my words; incline your ear unto my sayings.   Let them not depart from your eyes; keep them in the middle of your heart.  For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. 2 Tim. 1:7 For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Thes. 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep you from evil. Matthew 15:13 But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father has not planted, shall be rooted up. Mark 11:23-24 For verily (truly) I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be you removed, and be you cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he says shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he says.  Therefore I say unto you, Whatsoever things you desire, when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them.