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Are you ready for the Swine Flu? Some people are.


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The Swine flu is killing people near you. Here’s how it will change your life and how some people are already preparing for the possiblepandemic of the century (20 to 40 million or more may die):

1. This morning I called my doctor; got a prescription for “Tamiflu” (2 tablets per day taken for 5 days at the first onset of flu symptoms). This is not a cure or vaccine. It’s just the only thing there is.

2. At he pharmacy I purchased two N-95 face masks for $3.75 each and surgical masks for 40 cents each and presented my prescription for Tamiflu. the pharmacy was out. The pharmacist contacted other pharmacies; they were out. There is a shortage of Tamiflu. He found some at a wholesaler.

3. Flu spread across Mexico to the US last week in 6 days.

4. If this follows the history of the 1918 pandemic we can expect the following:
A. Worldwide major economic depression
B. Vast unemployment for many months
C. Real estate market collapse; mortgages default; bankruptcies
D. Travel, transportation, hotel, city buses, airlines shut down for
maybe a year.
E. Insurance companies become financially unsound.
F. Restaurants, theaters, sporting events, public gatherings shut down
for maybe a year
G. High rise buildings (office and residential) become undesirable
because the ventilation
system spreads the virus.
H. Oil and commodity markets nose dive because of lessening economic
activity.
I. Bonds decline as China and others sell US bond hordes to stabilize
and rebuild their
economies.
J. Bank closings as in the great depression; also employees are sick
or do not want to come
into contact with the public. Who is going to refill the cash
machines?
K. An early run on gold coins as people around the world distrust
governments and want to
protect themselves against currency collapse.
L. Runs on food (especially freeze dried, nitrogen packed, and
MRE’s-meal ready to eat)
drugs, water, energy supplies, safety supplies (including gun and ammo), hand soap disinfectant, “Tamiflu” medicine, vegetarian food (avoid chicken, pork, and other animal products). You need at least a years supply of everything including gold or cash to pay
everything.
M. Real estate, farms, and other property will become bargains.
N. Before the depression, put options may help to protect your stock
market gains.
O. Dividend stocks in companies with minimal exposure to recession
will do better than others.
P. The stock market will crash.
Q. Sanofi-Pasteur is testing a vaccine. If successful, only a few
million doses will be produced
in time. Do you think politicians will let you be one of the
lucky ones–or will it go to their
friends?
R. There will be a run on old style flu vaccine–just in case it might
work.
S. People will move out of cities and into the country and mountains
to reduce contact with
other people. Plan now where you plan to go. Do you really think
the armed guards at
highway turnoff will let you in? They won’t want money; they just
want to keep you and
others away to keep their families safe.
T. High employee absenteeism because of death, illness, or staying
away from people.
U. Expect not to be able to buy anything for a year. Stock up now.
5. some effective preventatives: wash your hands thoroughly several times a day take Sambucol(an all-natural preventative from Israel—fortunately not widely known but even so can be difficult to buy).
Available at most health food stores and many drugstores. Use Xlear nasal wash, which contains xylitol, and which coats the nasal passages with a protective film, preventing the entry of the flu virus. Get
from 1-800-601-0688

6. Start taking Olive Leaf extract (from health food stores) as antiviral. I take it every day during the winter.

7. When face masks are out of stock at drug stores, try grocery pharmacies

9.*Sanitize — i.e. Wash Your Hands Frequently. H*and-washing with soap and water for around 20 seconds is the single best thing you can do (if you’re going to go out into the world and interact with other human beings). The CDC estimates that 80 percent of all infections are spread by hands. If you can’t wash your hands regularly, try hand-sanitizers with 60 percent alcohol content.

10*. Avoid — i.e. Engage in “Social Distancing.” Reduce *unnecessary social contact, stay away from crowds, and avoid people if you’re sick or if you’re concerned that they may be infected. It may not be especially practical when you have to go to, say, work, but experts believe it’s worth repeating: Isolation and avoidance reduce your chances of getting infected or infecting others. 99 percent of commuters suffer at least one cold per winter. By contrast, 58 percent of people who work from home and 88 per cent of those who walk to work caught a cold last winter). If you need to go someplace crowded, the CDC says, try to spend as little time as possible and try to stay six feet away from potentially infected people. Wearing a surgical or dental facemask – cleared by the FDA as a medical device – “can help prevent some exposures,” the CDC says, but they’re not foolproof.

11.* Be Alert — i.e. Recognize the Symptoms and Get Help.* Swine flu symptoms are similar to regular flu: Fever, body aches, sore throat, cough, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. If you don’t feel well, seek medical attention. So far, it’s important to note, this swine flu is treatable (and absolutely survivable). It’s resistant to two of four antiviral drugs approved for combating the flu: Symmetrel and Flumadine. But
two newer antivirals – Tamiflu and Relenza – appear to work.

12. Prevention and treatments colds and flu:
1. Vitamin D-3 5000 units/day.
2. Olive Leaf Extract. ( I take 500mg/day during the winter–no colds)
(this is antiviral) (from health food stores)
3. Vitamin C 9000 mg/day.
4. Zinc lozenges every two hours (Coldeze is not as good as zinc)
5 For cough: honey and milk
6. Chicken soup.
7. Green tea.
8. Resveratrol

13. For Flu, add: Oscilioccinum

I follow the above and did not get a single cold last winter.

Hope you will be alive in the winter.

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Life with Angina pectoris

At time before my 24hr Nitro Imdur I felt as though I would die at anytime because of the pain and how I had it daily. It took me 6yrs after my stents to get relief, I’m very angry that it took so long for a Dr to give me some relief, he actually listened to my and it was my GP, because of my job my insurance wouldn’t pay for his clinic but as soon as I changed jobs and was hired I went and saw him ~~~ now I very seldom have angina that bothers me. It used to take at least 3 Nitro tablets to give me relief, so if you have this problem PLEASE talk to your Dr and if he doesn’t listen see someone else. Even the 3 Cardiologists I saw ignored me!!!

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CHRONIC INFLAMATION

Chronic Inflammation
Basic Features
prolonged, actively inflammed, tissue destruction, and attempts at healing Setting for chronic inflammation
persistent infections- granulomatous formation prolonged exposure to toxic agents
autoimmune diseases
Characterized by:
infiltration with mononuclear cells- macs, lymphs, and plasma cells
tissue destruction
angiogenesis and fibrogenesis Mononuclear infiltration major player is tissue macrophage
Mononuclear phagocyte system (RE system) monocytes begin to migrate early in acute inflammation, and are predominant cell type in 48 hours.

macs are activated by cytokines Products of these macrophages are involved in tissue injury and fibrosis
Three mechanisms of macrophage accumulation continued recruitment of monocytes from the circulation by continued expression of adhesion molecules and chemotactic factors C5a, IL-8, etc.
local proliferation of macrophages immobilization of macs at target site other cells involved include lymphs, plasma cells, eosinophils, and mast cells Fibrosis (repair by connective tissue) attempts at repair lead to scarring and fibrosis

Four components of process
angiogenesis migration and proliferation of fibroblastsdeposition of extracellular matrix remodeling
Granulation tissue is angiogenesis and fibrosis
Granulomatous inflammation
distinctive pattern of chronic inflammatory response in which the predominant cell type is an activated macrophage with a modified (epitheloid) appearance Granulomas are small round collections of macrophages surrounded by a rim of lymphocytes

Two types: Foreign body granulomas and immune granulomas
Granulomatous inflammation occurs with: TB, sarcoidosis, leprosy, cat scratch fever, schistosomiasis, syphilis, deep fungal diseases, inorganic metals and dusts Can be caseating or non-caseating Inability to digest inciting agent + CMI

Repair
Two distinct processes may be involved:
Regeneration- replacement of dead tissue by parenchymal cells of the same type
Replacement- connective tissue stroma (scar formation)
Chronology of the Repair process Removal of the inflammatory exudate 36 hrs to 3-4 weeks
begins with migration of macrophages Regeneration by parenchyma or fibrous proliferation type of replacement depends on the type of tissue injured begins within a few hours

Factors influencing the repair process
Types of cells
Labile cells- continue to multiply throughout life
Stabile cells- contain a latent capacity to regenerate, but under normal conditions do not undergo mitotic activity
Permanent Cells- no regenerative capacity (ex. cardiac myocytes and neurons)
Repair by connective tissue
Sequence of scar formation
fibroblasts and endothelial proliferation
begins as early as 24 hours and migration along fibrin strands begins within a few days
Collagen is detectable in 4 days increase in collagen leads to increased wound strength
progressive devascularization ( weeks to months )
Integration of Parenchymal and Connective Tissue Healing

Wound Healing
Healing by first intention (primary union)ideal healing occurs in a clean wound when the edges have been approximated Healing by second intention (secondary union)
extensive tissue loss dead tissue must be removed before healing can occur contraction of collagen after healing has occurred causes depression at the scar site
Stimulation of Cell Proliferation
No one knows how cell proliferation is initiated.

Wound Strength
Collagen is the ultimate source of strength of the healed wound Factors which modify the Inflammatory-Reparative Response age is not a factor A severe protein depletion impairs wound healing Vit C is important in formation of collagen hydrocortisones inhibit inflammatory reaction the better the blood supply, the more resistant to infection immobilization is important in healing of bone and excessive hemorrage

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inflammation

I had insane inflammation after toxin exposure. I was sent to all types of drs who tried to tell me I had arthritis (i didn’t), carpal tunnel (i didn’t), etc.
Inflammation is part of this illness – but it can be minimized much more effectively naturally, in my opinion and in my experience. Anti inflammatory pharma meds often have steroids in them – they caused me to swell up like a balloon. I felt horrible on them. I finally found an ND (licensed, Natural Dr – goes to med school but studies how to promote healing in the body, not how to medicate it with mainstream pharma) – they immediately put me on a gluten, sugar and dairy free diet – these things can naturally cause inflammation in the body. I removed stress from my life, another big inflammation cause. I got some herbal remedies that were specifically to help my body detoxify and balance. With detoxification (everything from mold, mercury, toxins in drinking water, etc) I have begun to heal. No pharma meds or surgery were needed. My thyroid, which was off the charts, has returned to the normal range. (My MD had NO IDEA how that happened without
synthroid, but my ND assured me that this happens all the time…MDs are simply not trained to heal people in the same way – they’re trained to give out medication, not seek the root cause for the issue.)
I am so thankful that I listened to my body and when they tried to pump meds down me and suggested surgery I said NO….we must search further to understand what is happening here.
I would encourage you, if you’re open to it, to seek advice from a qualified ND or Chinese Medicine Dr/herbalist. I’d imagine that you will be amazed by the results. I no longer have joint pain like I used to! I used to have a hard time standing up when I first got out of bed…now, I get up, no issues. I used to get stiff during the day – not a problem anymore.
Be well, good health to you.

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Finding an alternative to Valium

By Nov. ‘07 I was so very sick, but couldn’t put a specific or even general disease to it. Tired all the time, fatigued, and panic attacks that I once had for 20 years yet had been gone for 15, returned so bad that taking a shower was a huge event in the day, as I was terrified of getting weak-headed & passing out in the shower, and arthritis in my hands that almost crippled me, along with other joint problems. I suffered from a ‘heavy head’ feeling although I did not have a cold or a sinus infection, & was weak in the legs, shaky & pretty much resigned to stay in the house. Feeling this badly I had no focus or motivation for doing anything – I was all consumed by feeling so ’sick’. My conventional doctor wanted to put me on 4 medications in addition to the 2 I was already on. I said no.

Finally, I found a doctor who did blood tests for me & found my immune system number at 813 – they should be under 200. I was also diagnosed with acidosis. He recommended several supplements and a vegetarian diet. I had to rid myself of the acidosis, reach a total alkaline level, then return to my favorite meat products, etc. to establish a balance acid-alkaline level – that was the key! It turned my life around.

I began the treatment immediately. Within two weeks, all my negative symptoms disappeared. I felt physically strong, – heavy-headed feeling was gone, no more weakness gone in my legs, no longer tired, but full of energy. My only ‘problem’ was sleeping at night, ’cause I just didn’t feel tired. A couple of nights taking Valerian Root, & I was rested calm & sleeping like a baby, feeling like I really wanted to ‘jump’ out of bed in the morning. I couldn’t believe the transformation.

I felt mentally strong – thinking clearly, focused, motivated.

And emotionally strong – the biggest issues that used to stress & upset me were ‘now’ just tidbits of the day to take care of. I was overwhelmed. I was on top of the world & felt 30 years younger.

And……I was off all medications, even over the counter!!

About 4 months into this, stress began over some temporary life style changes, & I fell off the regimen. Six months later I was not only back at square one, but a follow-up blood test showed my immune system number had not only gone back up but skyrocketed to an all time high of 832, with the additional diagnosis of Candida. I was horrified.

I returned to the regimen I had, but this time did an all organic, plant based food diet with a mild vegetarian diet (incorporating only eggs, chick & ground beef – all organic, certified & range free). The symptoms have again ceased, though this is a different journey with the addition of the Candida. It’s a bit tougher & a bit longer. But I just cannot adequately express the change this has made in my life, & how wonderful I feel. As I said, I once took valium for 20 years for panic attacks, so my heart can understand that journey, & I am sharing my story in hopes of helping others.

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