A pressing question that has arisen out of the recent “terrorist” assaults with weaponized inhalation anthrax, and speculation that smallpox as a candidate disease in a biowarfare attack would pose an even greater threat, is whether alternative or complimentary medicine has any viable preventatives or antidotes. Both the anthrax and smallpox vaccines have a very scary track record of adverse reactions, as does the antibiotic, ciprofloxacin. Are there other options? What other prevention and treatment methods can we explore to strengthen the immune system and counteract infectious diseases?
The healing modalities that seem to be in the forefront are essential oils, vitamin C therapy, herbal/plant extracts, methods of strengthening the immune system, homeopathy, colloidal silver, electrical frequency generating devices, Miracle 2 Soap, and new nano-emulsifiers that have the ability to decontaminate and neutralize deadly disease entities and toxic chemical agents. The following excerpts and articles are a collage – an attempt to offer a sampling of some of the information that is available, and includes as well, sources on the internet for more extensive study and places to gather resources and products.
Essential Oils
Since biblical times, the health enhancing and healing properties of essential oils have been recognized. Dr. Gary Young, Naturopath and leading researcher in the field of essential oil therapies is also the founder and director of Young Living Essential Oils. Dedicated to growing, distilling, manufacturing, and marketing the highest-quality organic essential oils and oil-enhanced products in the world, he describes essential oils as “subtle, therapeutic-grade oils distilled from plants, shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes and seeds that are oxygenating and help transport nutrients to the cells of our body. Clinical research shows that essential oils have the highest frequency of any natural substance known to man, creating an environment in which disease, bacteria, virus, fungus, etc., cannot live.” (1)
Dr. Paul Valnet, MD was the first medical doctor to research and to write about the medical application of essential oils in modern times. Valnet and his colleagues discovered that essential oils contain antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic properties as well as being powerful oxygenators with the ability to act as carrying agents in the delivery of nutrients into the cells. They found in laboratory experiments that the essential oil from thyme literally destroys the anthrax bacillus, the typhoid bacillus, the glanders bacillus, staphylococcus, the diphtheria bacillus, the diphtheria bacillus, meningococcus, and Koch’s bacillus, which is the bacteria responsible for tuberculous lesions.
Essential oils can be diffused in the home and have the ability to increase the atmospheric oxygen, as they release oxygenating molecules into the atmosphere. They also increase ozone and negative ions in the home, which inhibit bacteria growth. When applied to the body by rubbing on the feet, essential oils will travel throughout the body in 20 minutes. Essential oils play a major role in their effect on blood circulation, not only in the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues but also in assisting in the disposal of toxic waste from the tissues. In 1985, Dr. Jean C. Lapraz said he couldn’t find bacteria or viruses that could live in the presence of essential oils of cinnamon or oregano – and found many other oils displaying the same qualities. (1)
Dr. Valnet wrote that “The essence of lemon is second to none in its antiseptic and bactericidal properties. The works of Morel and Rochaiz have demonstrated that the vapors of lemon essence alone will neutralize the meningococcus in 15 minutes, the typhus bacillus in less than an hour, pneumonococcus in one to three hours, staphylococcus in two hours and hemolytic streptococcus in three to 12 hours. Applied directly, the essential oil itself neutralizes the typhus bacillus and staphylococcus in only five minutes and the diphtheria bacillus in just 20 minutes.” (2)
“This is how I am currently using thyme, oregano, and lemon”, says Toni VanGils director of the Aromatherapy Education Institute. “I use the essential oils of thyme serpolet, oregano, and lemon in a preventative way I am on the following regimen to keep my immune system strong. Two weeks on thyme and two weeks on oregano. I dilute the essential oils in olive oil, or some other pure vegetable oil on a 1-4 ratio combination. I then put four drops of the oil mixture in a gel capsule and take a capsule three times a day. By doing this, my body does not become toxic with one essential oil. I use lemon in my diffusor each day, as well as other essential oil blends that contain cinnamon and clove, which are also useful with these conditions.”
“It is much easier to prevent than to cure, and I think we would be wise to consider this. If our immune systems are strong, we will be better able to ‘throw off’ bacteria and viruses if they float our way.” (2)
The following blends of oils produced by Young Living are recommended for their antiseptic/antibiotic properties:
Thieves – oils used historically in the 15th century to avoid the plague. Laboratory studies found this blend killed 99.96 % of airborne bacteria such as anthrax. How to use: Diffuse for short periods of time (1/2 hour or less) or apply to the bottom of the feet or dilute with V-6 Mixing Oil or Massage Oil Base for a stimulating massage under the arms and on the chest at the base of the neck. Ingredients: clove, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus radiata, and rosemary.
R.C. – was formulated to help give relief to respiratory infections. Great for coughs, sore throats, sinusitis and allergy symptoms. This might be successfully used against upper respiratory Mycoplasma infections that are widely affecting Americans at this time, as well as possibly anthrax that commonly results in pneumonia. How to use: Diffuse in living areas and workplace. Use in a humidifier. Apply on chest, neck, ears, and bottom of feel. Use with a compress on chest and back. Ingredients: Eucalyptus globules, E. radiata, E. austaliana, E. citriodora, myrtle, marjoram, pine, cypress, lavender, spruce, and peppermint..
Melrose – provides antiseptic properties to prevent diseases associated with bacterial and fungal infections. This may also be helpful against the “flu-like” illness associated with Mycoplasma. How to use: Diffuse or apply topically on cuts, scrapes, burns, rashes, and infections. Ingredients: melaleuca, naouli, rosemary, and clove.
In an article entitled “Essential Oils for Biological Warfare Preparedness”, authors
Dr. Len Horowitz and Dr. Sabina Devita offer a detailed discussion of the use of essential oils to maintain health and prevent infectious diseases. In a wholehearted endorsement of Young Living Essential Oils, they review the history and application of these miraculous plant derived substances. “Thyme thymol (Thymus vulgaris CT thymol) and Melissa – For Anthrax infection- Fill an empty capsule with about 12 or more drops of Thyme and 1 drop of Melissa. Take 3 caps a day for 10 days, rest 48 hours then start up again. Also rub these oils mixed with Massage Oil Base or V-6 Mixing Oil all over the body.” (3)
“Mountain Savory and Oregano – are powerful anti-microbial oils, particularly against viruses. These oils are akin to natural antibiotics. How to use: Diffuse or apply topically mixed with V-6 Mixing Oil or Massage Oil Base. Melissa – is a powerful anti-microbial oil, particularly against viruses. This has powerful calming, relaxing, and antiviral properties. How to use: One drop under the tongue, or in water or juice, may suffice as treatment for viral infections. Rub two drops of Melissa into your hands and then run your hands through your hair as a preventive and sedative. Dr. Cates, leading researcher at Brigham Young University, found that Turkish Oregano and Melissa to be much better than many antibiotics.” (3)
Taking Care of Yourself-Boosting Immunity, Dr. Len Horowit’s interactive audio and guidebook package offers common sense recommendations for a healthful daily routine, and “provides easy to follow instructions to succeed in your quest for powerful immunity agents, common illnesses and the coming plagues.” For more details, please refer to Dr. Horowitz’s website in the references listed below. (3)
Dr. Gary Young concludes that, “There is no doubt that essential oils were ordained as the medicine for mankind and will be held as the medicine of the future: the missing link of modern medicine, where allopathic and holistic medicine join together to leap into the 21st century. When we recognize the incredible attributes of essential oils with their high antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial and anti-infectious properties, high antimicrobial activity and immune-stimulating power, one would almost have to conclude that essential oils are truly God’s greatest gifts to mankind.” (1)
Vitamin C
For decades vitamin C has proven to be a potent and reliable antimicrobial and antiviral agent. Volumes of information are available attesting to the effectiveness of ascorbates in treating infectious diseases, chemical toxicity and maintaining a strong immune response.
Unlike most mammals on earth, humans cannot generate their own stores of vitamin C, but must rely on food derived sources.
Dr. Robert Cathcart, MD, creator of the orthomed website has compiled a vast resource library of materials on the use of vitamin C/ascorbates. Included on his website is the remarkable work of Dr. Frederick Klenner who cured many cases of polio in the 1940’s and 50’s with high doses of intravenous vitamin C. Dr. Cathcart feels a tremendous urgency to get the word out that vitamin C should be a critical component of prevention and treatment. “We undoubtedly can ameliorate anthrax and can probably cure most cases of inhalation anthrax with massive doses of ascorbate and the appropriate antibiotics. We also block most of the allergic reactions to such drugs as Cipro. So far I get no responses from anyone (government/public health agencies). How many deaths do there have to be before they will listen? If other agents such as smallpox, Ebola, Lassa fever, Marburg virus, etc. are used, the morbidity and mortality would be decreased by the proper use of massive doses of ascorbate.”
When dealing with acute life-threatening diseases or toxicity, Dr. Cathcart and many others have experienced remarkable success using high doses of vitamin C given intravenously which enables the body to absorb and utilize much higher doses than if given orally. “What has not been realized is that the human body is very tolerant to massive amounts of ascorbate that carry massive amounts of electrons. When you provide enough electrons, you will neutralize the free radicals generated by infectious diseases……which are the source of injuries caused by all infectious diseases.”
The following quotes are some key points from Dr. Cathcart’s webpage:
“The more serious the disease is, the more free radicals are produced and therefore the more ascorbate is destroyed. This results in acute induced scurvy. Moderate doses of ascorbate may, depending upon how toxic the disease is, prevent the spread of this acute induced scurvy.”
“The necessary amount of ascorbate will be that which can drive the electrons into the tissues primarily involved in the disease and neutralize all the free radicals. Doses of ascorbate less than that necessary to drive the electrons into the tissues primarily involved in the disease will not cure or ameliorate the disease.”
“To neutralize all the free radicals in the primary sites of infectious diseases, it takes more massive doses of ascorbate.”
“In case that a patient is sick enough to be hospitalized with an infection or fever of unknown origin, intravenous sodium ascorbate should be given until the fever goes away. Even if the infection is not anthrax, elimination of the free radicals will ameliorate any disease and reduce problems caused by necessary antibiotics. If it is anthrax, smallpox, Ebola, etc., a useful treatment will have already been initiated.”
“I would guess that with inhalation anthrax that intravenous sodium ascorbate should be used in doses beginning with at least 180 grams per 24 hours in addition to the Cipro. If the fever is not controlled or the symptoms are not reduced, the dosage and the rate of administration should be increased until they are controlled. The doses of 180 grams per 24 hours would be administered in 3 bottles of lactated Ringer’s, D5W. or 1/2NS with 60 grams of sodium ascorbate added per 8 hours. Do not be afraid of increasing the rate of administration. When I give one to two of these bottles in the office I have them run in 2 to 3 hours each. When I mention a rate that is administered in 24 hours, I mean just that, the rate. If the fever does not abate in the first 3 or 4 hours, the rate should be increased to whatever necessary to break the fever.”
“For cutaneous anthrax the doses will be less because it is not so toxic as the inhalation form. In patients who have good bowel tolerance, bowel tolerance doses of ascorbic acid orally along with Cipro will hasten healing and prevent many problems with Cipro. When the inhalation form of the disease has remitted to the point where intravenous sodium ascorbate is no longer necessary, bowel tolerance doses should be given orally until there is complete recovery.”
“When these massive doses of ascorbate are used, allergic reactions to antibiotics such as Cipro is markedly diminished if not eliminated because of the elimination of the free radicals that turn on these adverse reactions.”
For in depth details on the therapeutic use of vitamin C, please visit Dr. Cathcart’s website. (4)
Many naturopathic doctors and practitioners of complimentary medicine are equipped to provide patients with intravenous vitamin C treatments. Please consult with a qualified practitioner in your area or contact the Canadian Complimentary Medical Association for a listing of practitioners at: www.ccmadoctors.ca
Olive Leaf Extract – Natural Antibiotic
Kimberly Pryor’s well researched article published in the November, 2001 issue of Vitamin Research News highlights exciting new discoveries about the antipathogenic properties of olive leaf extract. “The antibacterial, antiviral component derived from olive leaves is called oleuropein. In the late 1960s, researchers at the Upjohn Company discovered an antimicrobial fraction of oleuropein called calcium elenolate. This substance was lethal to every virus the researchers tested it against (using both in vitro and in vivo studies). Studies demonstrated that the components of olive leaf extract are also toxic to a wide range of bacteria, protozoa, yeasts, parasites and fungi.”
Citing numerous studies that explore the antibiotic properties of olive leaf extract, Pryor refers to Dr. Morton Walker’s book, Nature’s Antibiotic: Olive Leaf Extract. Of particular interest, Dr. Walker noted that this natural substance is toxic to bacteria-caused diseases like anthrax and botulism. According to Dr. Morton Walker, olive leaf extract also inactivates smallpox, Ebola, plague, Epstein-Barr virus and hepatitis.
Researchers also determined that olive leaf extract inhibited at least 56 disease-causing bacteria, viruses and protozoa, including the malaria-causing Plasmodium falciparum. They also found it was effective against Vaccinia, a contagious viral disease of cattle, produced in humans by inoculation with cowpox virus to confer immunity against smallpox. Components in olive leaf extract also have inhibited the growth of E. Coli and Bacillus subtilis, as well as Staphylococcus aureus which is notorious for its ability to mutate against antibiotics. Few antibiotics remain effective against this life-threatening micro-organism.
“Olive leaf extract’s safety and efficacy has been demonstrated in animal experiments and by the hundreds of clinicians around the country who have used olive leaf extract to treat their patients with remarkable results.”
“Traditional antibiotics such as doxycycline or ciprofloxacin are the first line of defense in case of an Anthrax attack. But natural antibacterial substances like olive leaf extract could serve as a back-up in the event terrorists bioengineer Anthrax organisms to resist antibiotics or in case antibiotic supplies are exhausted during an epidemic. In addition, once Anthrax symptoms arise, antibiotics may prove ineffective. Olive leaf extract is a safe antimicrobial substance suitable and safe for preventive and daily consumption. As an antiviral, it may also protect against terrorist-triggered outbreaks of viral diseases such as smallpox.”
“Finally, it should be emphasized that the components of olive leaf extract inactivated every cold and flu virus they were tested against, indicating Olive Leaf should occupy an important place in the medicine cabinet.” (5)
More suggestions from Vitamin Research News
Dr. Ward Dean MD, writes that microbiologist Larry Harris has tested MSP 400 (Mild Silver Protein) against anthrax in vitro (i.e., in a culture). ‘Mr. Harris found that MSP 400 was lethal against anthrax, confirming older research. He estimated that 5 cc (one teaspoonful) daily should be the “bare-bones minimum” dosage. He estimated that a more effective dose would be in the range of 1 cc per 5 pounds body weight. For a 150 pound person, that would be two tablespoonfuls each day (30 cc).”
“According to Mr. Harris, MSP 400 could also be used as an aerosol mist. He recommends a 30% concentration of silver be delivered as an aerosol in case of upper respiratory infections. Obviously, that’s cost-prohibitive in a cool mist vaporizer, but would work in a nebulizer, as is used to deliver breathing treatments to asthmatics. Alternatively, a room humidifier could be used with a towel over ones head to limit the spread of the aerosolized silver.” Dr. Dean also suggests using a cool-mist vaporizer (one bottle of hydrogen peroxide (H202) and two bottle of water, giving a 1% H202 aerosol mist) as a treatment for viral and bacterial infections.
Vitamin Research News also discussed the use of an extract from a moss, Lechenya meera, used in Russia to decontaminate facilities that were known or suspected to be contaminated with anthrax spores. Lechenya meera has been used traditionally in Russia as an anti-infective. Recommended use is “a 30% concentration of Lechenya meera in a cool-mist humidifier to decontaminate the interior of houses and for the prevention and treatment of upper respiratory infections, including pulmonary anthrax.” And in case of widespread dissemination of a biological agent, microbiologist Larry Harris recommends “obtaining a pump sprayer, and filling it with two ounces of Lechenya meera per gallon of water. Prior to entering homes, those who are or may have been exposed to a biological agent should “take a shower” in this solution — clothes and all. Clothing should be thoroughly soaked in the solution, and the solution should then be applied to the entire body.” (6)
Colloidal Silver
According to Mark Metcalf’s book Colloidal Silver, silver has been used for thousands of years as a powerful, natural prophylactic/antibiotic. “One of the properties of silver is that it kills bacteria on contact in six minutes or less.” Drawing on the work of numerous researchers like Dr. Robert O Becker, author of The Body Electric, we learn that silver deficiency is responsible for the improper functioning of the immune system, and that “silver works on the full spectrum of pathogens without any side effects or damage to the body. All strains of pathogens resistant to other antibiotics are killed by silver.” Yet it does not promote the development of resistant strains of organisms. Silver also stimulates the repair of injured tissues, and is widely used in the healing of burn patients.
“Colloidal silver is the result of an electromagnetic process that pulls microscopic particles from a larger piece of silver into a liquid, such as water. Colloidal silver works as a catalyst, disabling the enzyme that all one-celled bacteria, fungi and viruses use for their oxygen metabolism. Because no known disease-causing organism can live in the presence of even trace amounts of the chemical element metallic silver, colloidal silver is effective against more than 650 different disease-causing organisms.”
Metcalf believes that it is “highly unlikely that even germ warfare agents could survive an encounter with colloidal silver, since viruses Like Ebola and Hanta, or even the dreaded “flesh-eating bacteria” are, in the end, merely hapless viruses and bacteria”. And referring to the work of a Texas microbiologist who experimented with a ‘kissing cousin’ bacteria of anthrax, found that the bacteria was completely eliminated when placed in a petri dish with a few drops of 10ppm colloidal silver.
Metcalf’s book is a fascinating and easy read, and an inspiration to anyone wishing to broaden their scope of alternative remedies. The book draws on the long history of the use of silver as an effective anti-microbial, highlights the scores of healing successes of numerous doctors and researchers, as well as personal testimonials. And most empowering are the chapters on how to make colloidal silver, how to use it, and clear instructions for constructing a colloidal silver generator. The simple, inexpensive parts are readily available at any hardware store, and can be assembled for under $100. Metcalf believes that colloidal silver is “the safest and most powerful medicine on earth”. His book is a sincere offering to help people reclaim their health creating power. (7)
Bill Sardi’s Report
Health activist Bill Sardi has prepared a special report that identifies the many natural and alternative medicines available to us. He believes that everyone should have an emergency biological response kit in their homes. Says Sardi, “The threat of biological warfare is real and concern over preparedness of the civilian population and medical professionals is growing. There is virtually no practical way that vaccines, antibiotics or other treatment can be delivered to a frightened populace in a timely manner during a crisis. The current strategy of having an unprotected citizenry travel to physicians’ offices or hospitals to receive prophylactic care or treatment is unfeasible. The public must be armed with preventive or therapeutic agents in their vehicles, homes and the workplace. Natural antibiotics and antitoxins are well documented in the medical literature, but overlooked by health authorities. These antidotes are readily available for the public to acquire and place in an emergency biological response kit.”
Citing research published in numerous scientific journals, Sardi offers antidotes to nerve gas agents, discusses chelating substances that disable bacteria, viruses and fungi from accessing iron on which they depend upon for growth, reviews the benefits of sulfur-bearing antioxidants (alpha lipoic acid, N-acetyl cysteine, taurine) and vitamin C, which elevate levels of glutathione, a natural antioxidant within the body that counters the toxicity produced by anthrax. The sulfur compounds can be obtained from health food stores and taken in doses ranging from 100-500 mg. And then there is garlic !!
“The Garlic Information Center in Britain indicates that deadly anthrax is most susceptible to garlic. Garlic is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that even blocks toxin production by germs. [Journal Nutrition, March 2001] Before vaccines were developed against polio, garlic was used successfully as a prophylactic. In one test garlic was found to be a more potent antibiotic than penicillin, ampicillin, doxycycline, streptomycin and cephalexin, some of the very same antibiotic drugs used in the treatment of anthrax. Garlic was found to be effective against nine strains of E. coli, Staph and other bugs. [Fitoterapia, Volume 5, 1984] Freshly cut cloves of garlic or garlic powder may be beneficial.”
“The antibiotic activity of one milligram of allicin, the active ingredient in garlic, equals 15 units of penicillin. [Koch and Lawson, Garlic: The Science and Therapeutic Application, 2nd edition, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore 1996] Garlic capsules that certify their allicin content are preferred and may provide 5-10 milligrams of allicin, which is equivalent to 75-150 units of penicillin.”
“Other studies reveal that allicin from garlic is active against Clostridium botulinum (botulism) and Vaccinia (cowpox virus, similar to smallpox). Thus, allicin is a potential natural weapon against a wide array of potential biological weapons. It would not require lengthy testing nor costs to confirm these reports.” (8)
Miracle ll Soap and Miracle ll Neutralizer
Miracle ll Soap and Miracle ll Neutralizer are highly recommended by health activists Susan Cameron Block and Captain Joyce Riley as detoxifying substances with a broad spectrum of use in the household. The two ingredients are combined to create a complex mixture of natural minerals and organics and includes a substance called “Sandia Foam”. “The foam is a combination of a mild nucleophile such as hydrogen peroxide carbonates commonly found in toothpaste, a positively charged non-toxic surfactant often found in hair conditioners, and hydrotropes found in detergents. Hydrotropes found in detergents solubilize and catalyze the neutralization or the agents. Using a simulant for the biological warfare agent anthrax, the foam achieved a 7-log kill; meaning only one anthrax spore per 10 million is alive after one hour.”
According to the scientific description on the Miracle ll website, the product “neutralizes the most potent nerve toxins and airborne pathogens known to man. The product acts to neutralize these agents and cleanse them from the skin like an antibacterial soap. But it is not soap.” One of the product developers, Dr. Mark Tucker. explains that “the peroxide gel, an oxidizing agent in conjunction with the surfactant and hydrotrope, surrounds the organism or chemical agent, oxidizes it and will not allow it to interact with it’s environment, effectively neutralizing the toxic agent. The surfactant hydrotrope combination is apparently very effective in seeking out only toxins and gram-positive pathogens.”
The product monograph seems to indicate that the Miracle ll products are both for internal and external use, “capable of neutralizing toxins and pathogens while facilitating elimination. We now have this product available – Miracle II Soaps and Neutralizer! These products have been on the market for the last 18 years, quietly used by thousands of people with virtually nothing but positive benefits to their health. Benefits that can only be attributed to the products used as directed. What we are witnessing is a totally new paradigm in health care and preventive maintenance. A paradigm that is both inexpensive and effective……….a product capable of sequestering toxins and pathogens in such a manner that they can be washed from the body internally as easily as they can be washed from the skin with soap” (9)
Miracle II suggested use for a POSSIBLE Anthrax decontaminant:
1 oz. of Miracle II Soap,
1 oz. of Miracle II Neutralizer,
mixed with 1 gallon of clean water.
“After mixing, spray or mist the items you wish to decontaminate. As a bonus, you may also bathe with this mixture.” (9)
Nanotechnology
Nanoeumulsion technology is still under development and holds great promise as an antimicrobial substance applied to the mucosal membranes (via a nose spray) and remains active for a period of time measured in hours. During this period, spores, viruses or bacteria are inactivated as they come in contact with the emulsion on the mucosa of the mouth and the nose. The proteins of the inactivated microorganisms continue into mucosal dendritic cells and generate an immune response. This technology remains under development by Dr. James R. Baker, Jr. at the University of Michigan (UoM) Medical School, and is planned to be developed as a commercial technology.
“The goal of this research was to develop a means for the prevention of infection with respiratory or mucosal infectious agents using a nanoemulsion. A side effect was that animals became immune to organisms to which they were exposed while wearing the nanoemulsion. This resulted in both mucosal and systemic immunity, with strong cellular responses that were effective in preventing infection on subsequent exposures. It appeared that the emulsion was disrupting the organism and causing fragments of the infectious agent to be taken up by drendritic cells. These cells are the most effective means for presenting antigens to the immune system, and are also effective in generating a system immune response.” (10)
The Wise Woman Herbal Tradition
Wise woman herbalist Susun Weed recommends strengthening the immune system with a good diet, adequate sleep, regular physical activity, emotional well-being and some favourite herbal allies. “Virtually all drugs depress the immune system. This includes caffeine and nicotine, alcohol, prescribed drugs, “recreational” drugs. With a strengthened immune system you will not only enjoy better health, but you will be less likely to be susceptible to infection and possible death from bacterial and/or viral invasions. Faith in your body’s ability to protect itself will continue to bolster and reinforce the immune system as your mental well-being improves.” The following is a sampling of some of the herbs Susun recommends – for a more complete list of herbal allies, please refer to her website.
“Medicinal mushrooms are not only immune system tonics, they possess antibacterial properties which make them ideal for preventing anthrax infection, according to expert Paul Stametes. A tincture or strong infusion of any shelf fungus with pores can be used, he says. If you prefer to buy your mushrooms, rather than hunt for them, look for reishii (Ganoderma lucidum) or shiitake (Lentinus edodes). Both are adaptogenic, revitalizing, regenerative, and able to directly suppress infection. Side effects, even from large doses, are rare.”
“Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) has been scientifically shown to kill all gram positive and gram negative bacteria. A small spray bottle of the tincture of the flowering tops can be used to spray the inside of the nose, killing any bacteria lurking there. Spraying tincture in your nose does sting a little and makes the eyes water, but don’t dilute it, the alcohol is antibacterial too.”
“Salt is lethal to bacteria. The simplest home remedy for those worried about exposure to anthrax is to rinse your nose with salt (any kind will do) mixed into water. Taste your mixture to be certain it is very salty. Getting this up your nose can be accomplished by putting your nose into the salt solution and snorting it in, or you may wish to buy a “neti pot,” a device from India used to rinse the nasal passages. Afterwards, blow your nose and spit out any residue that runs into the mouth.”
“Echinacea root is the all-American immune system strengthener. It triggers production of white blood cells, interferon, leukocytes, T-cells, and B-lymphocytes, as well as directly inhibiting the growth of most bacteria and viruses. Peter Holmes, author of Energetics of Western Herbs, cites it as being effective against anthrax. Echinacea tincture is my first choice for countering infection. (Capsules and pills of echinacea, if used for lengthy periods, may be counterproductive.) A dose of the tincture is one drop for every pound of body weight. I take this several times a week as a preventative, several times daily when there is active infection. If I were exposed to anthrax, I would take a dose every hour for at least ten days.”
“Usnea, a common lichen, is especially rich in a powerful antibacterial bitter called usnic acid (also usinic acid). I use the tincture of Usnea barbata (a dose is 1-2 droppersful), but other lichens show similar immune-enhancing and tonifying properties. There are no side effects reported from use of even large amounts of usnea tincture.”
“Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus) is widely considered the single most effective immune tonic and adaptogen in the herbal realm. Safe and inexpensive, it helps the immune system respond quickly to infection and mitigates the effects of stress. Astragalus root is also an excellent ally for building powerful immunity. Both, or either, may be taken daily for extended periods with no ill effects. I throw several pieces of these roots in every pot of soup I cook. Tincture is less effective as a tonic; and I avoid capsules completely.”
Susun’s favorite foods for nourishing the immune system include beets, carrots, garlic, medicinal mushrooms, seaweeds, and dark leafy greens (including nettle infusion). “For rapid results, try miso soup with seaweed and wild mushrooms. Carotenes strengthen and activate all parts of the immune system, especially the thymus (the “master gland of immunity”). A half-cup of dandelion greens, two cups of nettle infusion, a small baked sweet potato, or two large cooked carrots or beets is a “dose;” but ten times that much can be consumed safely. Repeated doses provide a cumulative effect starting about a week after you begin.”
“Selenium is a trace mineral with special abilities for building a healthy immune system. Best sources are organic garlic, medicinal mushrooms, and astragalus. Zinc helps build energetic white blood cells (which eliminate bacterial infections). Best sources are echinacea, nettles, and seaweed. The B-vitamin complex, especially B6 (pyridoxine), is critical to immune system health. Best sources are potato skins, broccoli, prunes, and lentils.” (11)
Homeopathy
For over 200 years, Homeopathy has been one of the most elegant and effective healing systems to grace the planet. Discovered by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann in 1796, Homeopathy as a healing art has spread to all corners of the world. Under the guidance of a qualified, classically trained homeopathic practitioner, a vast range of diseases and disorders can be successfully treated, including health dysfunctions such as allergies, constitutional diseases, inherited diseases, emotional stress, suppressions due to drugs like vaccines. Historically, homeopathy was able to also treat epidemics of infectious diseases. Although the current colleges of homeopathy are treading very carefully around the question of the efficacy of homeopathic remedies in the treatment of anthrax and smallpox, certainly the historical records show that homeopathic physicians successfully treated and prevented diseases like influenza, diphtheria, measles, smallpox, scarlet fever and more.
Homeopathy is based on the Law of Similars, and can be described as a principle that states that any substance which can cause symptoms when given to healthy people can heal those who are experiencing similar symptoms. Hahnemann discovered that substances given in small doses stimulate the organism to heal that which they cause in overdose. The trained homeopath will find a remedy that will exactly match the presenting symptoms and enable the body to rally its innate healing power to overcome the disease and to complete the curative process.
Children especially respond well to homeopathy – a gentle medicine that can help with fevers, flus, tummy upsets, scrapes and bruises and a help resolve a broad scope of health challenges every family faces. Many excellent books are available that can serve as basic guides to homeopathy, and numerous websites will help to expand your knowledge base. Two good basic books to start with are: Everybody’s Guide to Homeopathic Medicines by Stephen Cummings and Dana Ullman, and The Complete Homeopathy Handbook: A Guide to Everyday Health Care by Miranda Castro. An excellent web link to homeopathic information is Sheri Nakken’s webpage as is the National Center for Homeopathy.
The Healing Power of Meditation and Prayer
The levels of stress, fear and negative emotions we experience directly affect our immune system and overall health. Setting aside time every day to reflect in meditation and prayer with a focus on protection, peace and global healing is perhaps the most powerful instrument we have to beneficially alter our own vibratory frequency and that of the larger planetary consciousness. By practicing regular attunement with the powerful universal energies of compassion and love, we deepen and enhance the quality of our own lives and those whose lives we touch.
Electrical frequency generating devices
The following perpsective is offered by Eagle Foundation Directors, Dr. Gerry Bohemier and Rose Stevens
Having lost all respect for vaccinations, we have chosen to adopt and promote safer non invasive protocols and a more holistic approach to the prevention of infectious illnesses.
Regrettably, the vast majority of our population, fueled by fear and feelings of helplessness will blindly welcome our government’s and Health Department’s latest vaccinations to ‘protect’ us from biological terrorism. This does not sit well with the increasing numbers of Canadians who recognize the absurdity of vaccinations as being the only solution put forth by authorities for the prevention of infectious diseases.
At the Eagle Foundation, our research has led us to the discovery of promising alternatives. Electrical frequency generating devices with the potential of neutralizing harmful pathogenic microorganisms, are an interesting option within our grasp.
As far back as the 1880’s scientists had been obtaining patents world wide for their discoveries and devices which clearly showed their ability to neutralize and/or destroy organisms using certain electrical currents and generated frequencies.
Lamentably, as early as 1910, Rockefeller dominated medicine forbade accredited medical universities and researchers from using or investigating electro-medicine. Their propaganda machine was highly successful in dissuading scientists and the public from venturing into these areas. Today throughout the world, ordinary people and researchers are making important in-roads into producing and distributing numerous devices which clearly show benefit in assisting us in reducing biological loads in our bodies.
Under laboratory conditions, at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr.Kalli and Lyman were able to use a small amount of micro current to inactivate microorganisms such as parasites, bacteria, viruses, and fungal forms, even…. AIDS . Dr.Beck D.Sc was so intrigued with this research that he developed a method of blood electrification that did not require a complex expensive medical and surgical procedure. His “Beck Protocol” includes a non invasive non pharmaceutical neutralization of pathogens circulating in the blood with the use of a gentle biphasic electrical stimulus applied at strategic pulse points on the human body. Dr. Beck’s protocol also calls for the use of a magnetic pulsing device which may be a useful tool in neutralizing hibernating organisms that could incubate in the lymphatic and vital organ tissues.
His third recommendation is for the use of ionic colloidal silver which has been used for generations in preventing microbial loads from infecting the body.
Lastly he recommends to drink ozonated H20 . This is a highly oxygenated water that helps the body to eliminate toxins in the body.
To maintain the healthy homeostasis achieved after using blood electrification, it is our belief that one must also make critical lifestyle and dietary changes. After studying the work of Dr. Gunther Enderlein and his concepts of pleomorphism, assisted by live blood cell analysis, we recognize that it is extremely important to maintain an optimal ph in the body.
One can have the so called “immortal blood” after blood electrification, however if one does not make the necessary changes in diet to maintain a neutral acid/base equilibrium, these pathogens and the disease process will return. Other methods of alternative medicine, such as chiropractic, homeopathy, naturopathy, massage therapy, herbs, vitamins can help assist our bodies to maintain a healthy immune system and a healthy body –one which is not vulnerable to parasites and/or pathogenic microbes. In essence, it is not microbes per se that cause disease, but the unhealthy terrain and diseased tissue that sustains and encourages their growth.
The Rife Technology – Reported by Dr. Bohemier & Rose Stevens
In the last decade another remarkable technology has been revived. In 1931 Rife had invented the world’s most powerful microscope capable of viewing viruses, mycoplasma and bacteria of all kinds. He recognized that each organism fluoresced at a very specific light frequency. He then deduced that specific radio frequencies could destroy these very same organisms.
Rife was the first to suggest and prove that some cancers were caused by specific viruses and that frequencies could disable these viruses and allow the body to heal itself. With the aid of top cancer researchers he demonstrated his ability to cure 16 out of 16 terminally ill cancer patients with this technology. Remember he did not use radiation chemotherapy or surgery. This did not fit well with Rockefeller’s institutionalized, pharmaceutical and medical orthodoxy. As such, the ‘powers that be’, disallowed any further experimentation with the Rife device. They literally destroyed his microscope, research and technology.
Today, thanks to Dr.James Bare D.C. of New Mexico, and Don Tunney from Rife Technology on Vancouver Island, Rife Devices have been revived and are presently showing remarkable ability in neutralizing pathogens and reducing microbial loads. This Canadian-made Rife/Bare unit has been designed using some of Rife’s original research, salvaged from the fire that ‘mysteriously’ destroyed his lab. These devices deliver beneficial frequencies to their recipients via a photon emitting tube capable of transmitting up to 30 feet using its present power configurations.
These Rife/Bare and the Beck devices may be excellent alternative protocols to use in place of vaccines during biological threats. They may also be very useful for lowering the loads of mycoplasma, which, according to research from the Common Cause Medical Research Foundation, has been shown to be a common element of all neuro-systemic degenerative diseases such as CFS, multiple sclerosis, lupus, gulf war illness, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, endometriosis, etc. (10)
In Canada, Alive Magazine is a wonderful source of current information about health, healing, nutrition, supplements and publishes many articles on a wide diversity of health issues. Alive Magazine is a monthly publication and can be picked up for free at all health food stores across Canada.
References
D. Gary Young, N.D., Aromacologist, An Introduction to Young Living Essential Oils and Aromatherapy and website: www.youngliving.com
Toni VanGils – Director Aromatherapy Institute, quotes from an article in the AEI newsletter circulated on Sheri Nakken’s vaccine information list.
Dr. Len Horowitz’s website
Dr. Robert Cathcart MD
Kimberly Pryor, “Natural Antibiotic Toxic to Bioterrorism-Bred Germs”, published in Vitamin Research News, Vol. 15, No. 11, November 2001. The complete article and research references can be viewed at: www.vrp.com or call 1-800-877-2447 for details about the newsletter or product information.
Vitamin Research News, Vol. 15, No. 11, November 2001
Mark Metcalf – Colloidal Silver: Making the Safest and Most Powerful Medicine on Earth for the Price of Water Published by Silver Protects, P.O. Box 1055, Forest Grove, OR, 97116
Bill Sardi’s Special Report can be accessed through Maralyn Polock’s article “Fighting Anthrax Naturally” at World Net Daily
Contact Bill Sardi at: Knowledge of Health Inc. 457 West Allen Avenue #117 San Dimas, California 91773 Phone: 909 861 3454 Fax: 909 861 3442 Email: Bsardi@aol.com
Miracle ll Soap Website shipping information stipulates that they do not ship Miracle ll products to Canada or Alaska – Canadians would need to prearranged shipping destination south of the border as a pick up point.
Nanoemulsion Technology Also www.nano.med.umich.edu
Susun Weed’s website
Electrical Frequency Technology references:
Science News, March 30, 1991, p 207
Longevity, December, 1992, p 14
Houston Post, March, 20 1991
Isopathic/Homeopathic Materia Medica,by Werthmann and Schneider 1999 Published by Semmelweis-Verlag (Germany)
Beck Protocol, August 2000, Available by contacting the Eagle Foundation (Rose Stevens) (204)-254-3996
The Cancer Cure that Worked, Barry Lynes, 1987, ISBN 0-919951-30-9
Nexus, September/October, 2001, p 17
Taken from: http://vran.org/alternatives/alternatives-general/alternatives-and-antidotes-to-infectious-diseases/