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BEST REMEDIES TO KILL A LONG LASTING VIRUS
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BEST REMEDIES TO KILL A LONG LASTING VIRUS
"A virus (from the Latin virus meaning "toxin" or "poison"), is a sub-microscopic infectious agent that is unable to grow or reproduce outside a host cell. Each viral particle, or virion, consists of genetic material, DNA or RNA, within a protective protein coat called a capsid. The capsid shape varies from simple helical and icosahedral (polyhedral or near-spherical) forms, to more complex structures with tails or an envelope. Viruses infect cellular life forms and are grouped into animal, plant and bacterial types, according to the type of host infected.
Biologists debate whether or not viruses are living organisms. Some consider them non-living as they do not meet the criteria of the definition of life. For example, unlike most organisms, viruses do not have cells. However, viruses have genes and evolve by natural selection. Others have described them as organisms at the edge of life. Viral infections in human and animal hosts usually result in an immune response and disease. Often, a virus is completely eliminated by the immune system. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses, but antiviral drugs have been developed to treat life-threatening infections. Vaccines that produce lifelong immunity can prevent viral infections." (Wikipedia)
MOST POPULAR VIRUS REMEDIES:
| REMEDY NAME | # of YEAS |
| APPLE CIDER VINEGAR | 3 |
| COCONUT OIL | 3 |
| HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | 3 |
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TED'S REMEDIES
Ted writes, "Most low grade virus is usually a zinc deficiency. When zinc is taken at 50/mg per day for about a month then stop usually the low grade virus will disappear in either 1-3 days.
However a long term low grade viruses often introduces another condition, which is the fungus like organism being introduced into the body, usually through the nasal, then followed by the lungs. If that happens you either get pneumonia or asthma.
Fungus like organism are harder to get rid of, in my opinion more difficult then viruses and bacteria. However fungus do have a peculiar weakness, namely strong alkalinity and hydrogen peroxide. So taking 6 drops of H2O2 3% food grade in 1 glass of water taken at least 4 times a day should help a lot.
This is then followed by alkalizing formula using one whole freshly squeezed lime (or lemon) juice plus adding at 1/4 teaspoon interval of baking soda until the fizz stops and then add water to 1 glass of water. This is to be taken 3 times a day.
Most pathogens favorite food is either sugar or milk so it is best to refrain them when you do have low grade fever. Milk's caseine tend to prevent absorption of food while you eat them and this is why milk is recommended whenever poisoning occurs, it prevents absorption of the food, and this is one of the issue why cow's milk, homogenized and pasteurized not healthy.
Also important is to take some magnesium supplements of 250 mg/day and some aspirin to kill both the fungus, and virus. Aspirin is usually taken three times a day, and taken only for 3 or 4 days, for adults anyway.
It should also be noted that while sugar is essential to these organism, various mineral supplements can block sugar from taking place in these organism, such as taking chromium supplements (chromium chloride) tablets, vanadium (sodium vanadate), or tungsten (sodium tugnstate).
These minerals have to do with getting the body to normalized the sugar in your body, but at the same time, it prevents sugar metabolism from occuring in virus and fungus, effectively helping your sugar while killing off the pathogen at the same time.
You might have observed why I prefer the salt forms of mineral rather than the organic form, despite all the advertising on the bioavailability of chromium picolinate, chromium polynicotinate, and others. The reason is simple: salt forms are toxic to fungus, virus and bacteria, while they are relatively safe to humans because they are poorly absorbed, but yet these salts do get to the bloodstream a lot, but they are not taken that much by the body's cells, however they do kill the unneeded organism. Hence my interests in these mineral salts.
Whatever you do with zinc, the best ones are zinc acetate, zinc chloride and zinc gluconate. When the body had enough zinc, the skin will dry. If this occurs, it is time to stop taking zinc. And the skin will return to normal the next day. If you don't want this condition to happen in the first place then take it for one week, stop for one week, then continue for another week and not exceed one months' period. Or you can try another way, take it if you still got the low grade fever. If you are well, then stop taking it. The problem I have found about people taken zinc supplements is that they don't work since they added fillers. To prevent that, you need to grind the tablets or just chew it. It is the only way I see that it is best absorbed. For me, I used a powdered form and it works everytime. A humorous way to tell you whether you have a zinc deficiency which bought about the low grade viruses is oily skin. Of course this is just zinc deficiency. When you are sick you might not even be deficient, but I used this zinc salts as an antiviral and antibacterial medication anyway.
It should also be noted that acetyl salicylic acid or a more common name, aspirin, tends to destroy the fungus and the protein of the viruses. Therefore the aspirin also help kill them.
While a student of microbiology, I observed that adding micromolar concentrations of aspirin to prevented the growth of fungus, virus, and bacteria in culture dishes because the salicylic acid tends to dissolve the protein protecting these organism. What is so surprising is that most people don't know this fact. Even simple mineral salts in micromolar concentrations in general does a great job killing it also with no toxicity to the healthy cells.
Because I was allergic to sterilizing chemicals used in labs like Triton X 100, and other things, I kill my culture dishes using just zinc chloride, copper chloride, and magnesium chloride solutions.
These three things kill practically everything I know of except me. There are newer bugs being developed in labs that came into existence later like the mycoplasma, which I think chromium, tungsten and vanadium added should do nicely and they can take the form of lyme, lupus, and others.
I will admit, killing the mycoplasma is difficult and I could not possibly cover every strategy to do that. However the ones I mentioned should at least kill about 90% of all pathogenic organisms you have just mentioned. Therefore this should be sufficient. Ted"
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[YEA] 02/25/2008: Janice from Pensacola, FL, USA writes: "I discovered the wonders of ACV a few months ago. My husband caught a viral infection and was so sick he lost 2 days work, after two weeks he was still sick and I got a scratchy throat by the 3rd day I could barely talk or eat it hurt so bad. My Mom suggested I try ACV and honey mixed together and take 1 TBL 3 times a day. I was desperate so I tried it. 1 spoon in the morning and wow did it burn my throat I had to drink some water to stop the burn, I had 3 spoons of the ACV and honey mixture and that evening my sore throat was gone!!! My husband refused to try it and a few days later he called me from work and said he was going to the ER because he felt so sick. He was sent home with a prescription. I told him just try the ACV and honey, you have been sick all this time but I was sick only 3 days, just try it! He did and it worked, he never filled the prescription. I plan on buying some unprocessed ACV to treat other health problems I have. ACV is a wonder!"
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[YEA] 10/06/2007: Stella from Chelmsford, Essex, England UK writes: "I had explosive diarrhoea for a period of 4 weeks travelling in China from Beijing to Xian. No chemicals did anything but treat the symptoms. Upon returning home and taking an anti-biotic the diarrhoe went from explosive to less explosive. Test came back a "virus". I was getting really down by this and starting trawling th intenet. I came upon this site and through I'd try the cider vinegar - what did I have to lose. After my first dose I felt a difference right away. My stomach felt "different". I continued with the cider vinegar and 3 months later, I am completely cured. It didn't happen overnight for me as I had 4 weeks in China to recover from. But I am so grateful for finding this site. I'm also thankful for all the comments that persuaded me to give it a try. Thanks to all those who posted comments as you certainly gave me the confidence to give it a go - your comments cured me!"
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[YEA] 11/10/2006: Kevin from Aveley Essex, England writes: "Wow, stumbled onto this website last night in desperation,I have felt sick every day for the last four months and have been bringing up acid, I have been taking omeprazole with limited effect, and I now realise I have been prescribed 100% the wrong treatment. Bought Apple cider vinegar tablets this morning and took two, within 15 minites the feeling of sickness went, and have gone all day feeling better than I have for months, this is not in my mind as I am not easily influenced or easily led, I really do feel better and cannot believe how you can get results so quickly, it really does seem that we all have a lot to learn from our past and maybe we should not dismiss new age hippies so quickly. Thanks to everyone on this site, I will promote this as much as I can."
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3 YEA
[YEA] 03/06/3006: Mary from Nevada City writes: "I had been sick for a month and this was giving me very bad asthma. Advair did not control it. I needed albuterol several times a day. I woke up several times a night with attacks. The viral symptoms decreased very quickly once I started taking coconut oil 2-3 TABL a day. I was also taking Bee propolis which also helped with the viral load. One well cooked turnip, daily, has also helped keep my lungs loose enough to manage, and yes coffee helps when things are bad. Last but not least - I learned to breathe through my nose (unless sinues are blocked from a cold!) This really helps to calm an attack..."
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[YEA] 12/29/2006: Shalom from N Stonington, CT writes: "My family seems to always be sick. I found coconut flour and oil in March of this year and though we do still get sick it's not as often or for as long. and my Papillion LOVES it, especially for his itchy skin. Make sure it is vergin unrefined CO."
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[YEA] 04/18/2006: Peter from NYC writes: "I've had a flu that lasted 3 months. I caught a terrible flu from my father, who had just come back from California. The flu would weaken, but never go away. It gave me terrible aches and pains, constant post nasal drip (but always with clear mucus, never green and infected), plugged ears, sinus aches, very low energy at times, sore throat, and very persistent. I found this site, and nearly made myself ill trying to take Apple Cider Vinegar (Heinz, without the so-called mother). But I kept taking it, and the flu still persisted. Also took lots of Vitamin C, and gargled with H. Peroxide and bubbled in ears, but still this thing wouldn't go away. Finally, I bought Coconut Oil from a local health food store, extra virgin, cold pressed, 24 hours later the flu is gone. I can hardly believe it. I guess Coconut oil is unique and resembles in some way mother's milk, which keeps nursing babies healthy. All I know is nothing else worked with this killer flu but Coconut oil, and I'm certain had I not taken it my sinuses and ears and aches would still be dragging me down."
02/21/2009: John from Trumbull, CT replies: "How much coconut oil did you take? Please tell us the amount and how many times a day."
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1 YEA
[YEA] 10/01/2008: LeAnn from Murfreesboro, Tennessee writes: "Colloidal Silver for Stomach Virus: I agree that ingesting too much colloidal silver can be dangerous, but in small doses it is quite effective. I have used it topically to treat skin infections, ear infections, and conjunctivitis. But it is very effective at treating stomach viruses too. At the first sign of upset, I can drink about an ounce and be "cured." If I don't catch it early, I sometimes I will still feel ill 3 hours later and need to repeat the dose, but then all is better. :)"
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1 QUESTION
[QUESTION] 05/14/2009: Cristine from Cape Town, South Africa writes: "Liquid HP for babies?
Im desperate! My baby and my entire family have what we assume is RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) a virus that appears as a cold with like symptoms but sometimes presents itself as a runny tummy. So the symptoms are very varied and no-one can tell unless you go for tests, which I dont really have th money for. The other thing is that you get infected and re-infected over and over. On doing some research they say that the only treatment, since nothing works not even antibiotics, which my baby has been on for about 2 months with breaks in between. Anyway the research says that the only possible solution is oxygen... so I thought maybe a few drops of HP?? Please tell me this will work, I've having sleepless nights for the last 2 months and its really getting us all down and more unhealthy. PLEASE HELP ME! I have made my email address public so if you have any info or guidelines as to how much HP I can administer to a baby and the safety of it used in babies. It scares me to administer it to her - she's 9 months old by the way."
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[YEA] 09/26/2006: John from Boston, MA writes: "I had developed some kind of nasty flu-like condition while in school. I don't normally get sick alot, and when I do it's not really all that bad, but this was really bad and was lingering around for weeks. I was really puzzled, but also quite miserable, and I don't trust doctors and I don't have a lot of money anyway. So one day I was looking for something on the web and stumbled across the hydrogen proxide cures of Bill Munroe and was at once intrigued, but dubious. After all, I was told by my Dad once when I was really young that hydrogen peroxide is "poisonous" which I took to mean "lethal on contact" or something since I must have been like 2 or 3 at the time. Anyway, I felt so bad from this flu thing that I decided what the heck, I'll put it in my ears. I knew that there might be some bubbling, but when I put it in my left ear, WOW, like it exploded *foosh* and scared the bejesus out of me at first, but it didn't hurt it just took me by surprise. The other ear bubbled far more mildly. Anyway, couldn't tell f it was working right then, but the next morning I KNEW I felt better. My muscled didn't hurt as much, my head felt much clearer, and I was able to cough out gobs of phlem that had been just stuck there for weeks, making my thoat raw with coughing. I inhaled it some too the next day by putting it in a plant sprayer and spraying it at a fan I was standing in front of, occasionally taking deep breaths of the fan-air. This made me feel strangingly happy and energetic, and also mildly light-headed. It was not a good idea to use the fan this way, however, because a little drop of H2O2 got in my eye once and that wasn't fun! Stings pretty bad far a few seconds. The big companies will never cop to the benefits of a substance that cannot be patented."
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[YEA] 01/04/2008: FranSix from Toronto, Canada writes: "I had been attempting to see a specialist who treats patients with blood chelation therapy and hydrogen peroxide injection. In the meantime, I engaged in some of the therapies written about here. I will eventually obtain peroxide treatments with the specialist here to follow up.
I chose footbaths, since I have no tub in my apartment. I really took to the footbaths and do it now as a matter of course. I also tried inhaling when I came down with the flu, a hazard at my workplace. The inhaling method I found to be very harsh, so I limited it to only enough to get over having the flu, which was in a matter of 48-60 hours. I do keep a nasal spray bottle on hand in case there is no other source available and inhale just prior to taking a shower.
This was the most challenging virus I had picked up in a long time. I was aiming overall at defeating post viral fatigue syndrome and the effects of periodontal work.
The fatigue didn't come back as strongly, so I believe the effect of the footbaths is according to remedy. The night sweats that accompany chronic fatigue are not as prominent. I have enough energy now to take care of basic chores without putting them off. I also attempted to drink some tea with peroxide according to recommendation, but will not repeat that, since I found it harsh.
Needless to say taking baths and footbaths and occasional baths on the road with 3% peroxide produced a lot of phlegm initially, and one day black phlegm came out. Footbaths I started out with 500ml and now use 1l. in hot water with epsom salts and tea tree oil. Its a pleasant way to start the day prior to taking a shower. In a bath when on the road I usually buy 6 bottles of 500ml. in a nearby pharmacy and use it as part of the routine.
Other improvements are better complexion and improved varicose veins in my feet. I also have some improvement in cardiovascular function and seem to breathe easier.
I am very concerned that the medical profession has no clue about peroxide and its possible use in properly treating fatigue syndrome, since the alternative is to have you assessed incorrectly as depressed or subjected to treatments which have no effect.
I am hoping that peroxide therapy will help me return to working out and enjoying life a little more.
Here is a story recently recounted in the NY Times. I am certain that peroxide therapy will help this condition:
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HYDROGEN PEROXIDE INHALATION METHOD
[YEA] 08/07/2009: Tom from Boise, Id writes: "My wife has had breathing problems for years (the dr`s say it is from smoking... not true, it has bubbles in the phlem they pop when you crush them.) I gave her mouth to mouth as her lungs were stuck together and she was suffocating and could not keep from passing out. As she exhaled I breathed some of her air in to my lungs . I have this now, I wheeze when I sleep and have become very tired. I also cough very hard, three times of taking antibiotics has not stopped it. I tried your hp by inhaling the fumes from a bottle by placing on my lips because I had no spray bottle. It is also mixed with iodine as I can smell it. It stopped the coughing & phlem in less than 18 hours. I and my wife are heavy smokers. It increased my lungs capacity's to process air. I have recovered lots of the energy I did not know I had lost. Today is the second day after trying this. Yesterday I could do more reps of the exercises than before. Hydrogen peroxide works amazingly well, I am impressed. There is no storm today, so we will buy the real thing. Hydrogen peroxide and a nasal spray bottle. I and my wife are feeling much better lots of energy. I would like to thank all the people here for you information. This will get rid of this virus of that, I have no fear. Thanks a lot to you all."
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[YEA] 04/09/2006: Deirdre from LA, Cali writes: "After having great luck with inhaling drug store h202 for viruses and flu in January and February, I switched from 3% to a dilution of food grade. I wasn't sure about how many drops to add to the inhaler, so I only added 2 drops to filtered water. This wasn't enough! After a couple of days, I felt the beginnings of a virus, which wouldn't have been the case if I had enough oxygen (ie., h202) in my blood. I quickly dumped out the food grade and added back the 3% and pumped 6 times. The viral symptoms disappeared within about 3 hours. It happened fast because I don't think the virus had been in my system very long. I am going to stick to the 3% for viruses and occasionally use the food grade to drink. Since Bill Munro has used the 3% for 12 years, I am not so worried about the additives!"
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[YEA] 03/06/2006: Robert from Czech Republic writes: "I also got the sore throat and extreme fatigue the past 2 weeks. Last Friday I started to inhale the peroxide -- 6 pumps every 2 hours. Within 36 hours I was all better."
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[YEA] 02/09/2006: Jonna from LA, CA writes: "I have been struggling to get over the flu for the past 6 weeks. I have had a recurring sore throat, but mainly I have been unusually exhausted! I tried everything on your flu page! Nothing helped: vitamin C, zinc, apple cider vinegar, garlic, oregano oil. Finally went to the doc and he prescribed antibiotics (sometimes helps with a virus). Did not do a thing! Anyway, came across Bill's recommendation to inhale peroxide. I have put peroxide in my ear for years (didn't help this time), but never inhaled it. Figured it couldn't hurt! Started to inhale the peroxide, per Bill's instructions and it's now been 36 hours. I am not yet back to 100% but feel so much better! I have tons of energy. When I feel a wave of fatigue hit (the virus trying to come back?), I take more peroxide and the tiredness goes away immediately. Interesting stuff!"
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[YEA] 05/08/2008: Traci from Quincy, MA writes: "I had horrible flu like symptoms that lingered for over a week. Figured I would try eating whole lemons as they have natural antibiotic properties. The day after I started eating them I felt the virus lifting from me! Maybe a coincidence, but I am giving the lemons credit on this one! Good to feel human again."
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1 BETTER BUT NOT CURED
06/03/2009: Greenbeanz39 from Clarkston, Washington writes: "I just wanted to share my story. For almost a month now I have had a "bug".I immediately started my regular treatments of acv, oil of oregano, clove oil, taking more vit.c and e. Two weeks into was feeling better then on Sunday it hit me like a brick again.To the point of not being able to move off the couch. Extreme chills, loss of appetite and just fatigued. Out of utter desperation I tried the h2o2 inhalation which made me vomit. Stopped doing that. I was afraid that I had pneumonia at this point. I have always warned people on the use of antibiotics and haven't used them myself for close to ten years.I have always been able to heal myself.I am ashamed to say the my brother in law gave me his antibiotics and I am on day two of taking them. I feel defeated and have gone against everything I believe in. Not sure if these stupid things will work since I don't know what I have and I don't go to doctors. I just needed to vent this. Has anyone else gone through this? My sense of guilt is huge."
06/03/2009: Greenbeanz39 from Clarkston, Washington replies: "I forgot to mention that I have also been taking baths with h2o2 epsom salt and eucalyptus and taking probiotics."
06/05/2009: Linda from York County, Maine replies: "...gosh, I hope you have a doctor you can go to; have your blood checked....a 'bug' for a month doesn't sound good and not something to try and heal with home remedies. Don't get me wrong, Greenbeanz39, my doc is my last effort when I'm not right...I'm hugely into trying to heal myself but sometimes the ailment is bigger than me. Best wishes to you, Linda."
06/06/2009: Dj from Pdx, Or replies: "Greenbeanz39,
Yes I have had the same thing you did for about 3 years. My doctor finally threw up her hands and said that I must have chronic fatigue syndrome and there is nothing she could do for that. I love my doctor but really.. box-outside?!!
I found a pill that contained bloodroot. Back then it was called Can-x but they have changed the name to Health (something). I did the cleans with this pill. One pill in the am for 1 week. Then 2 pills one am and one pm for 1 week, 3 pills 2 am and 1pm for 1 week and finally 2 pills am and 2 pm for 1 week. I tried not to eat a lot of meats or dairy and very little sugar. After the 1 month cleanse I took 1 pill twice a day and after about a year I went down to 1 pill.
The first week was really difficult. I don't know how much was detoxing and how much was the "creeping crud" rebelling. There is also the chance of having what is affectionately called the "Black Poo" and is aptly named.
It took a couple of months but finally I felt like I was getting back to normal. I have continued taking the Can-x everyday since then. I believe it helped lower my cholesterol the first time around and has aided in keeping it low.
I have had days since where I flop on the couch and feel really crappy but they are so few and far between I think that most of these episodes are just detox days. My local guru at the health food store suggested I try microhydin (sp). I haven't yet because she special orders the Can-x for me and no one else buys it. Both are pricey. The Can-x runs around $30 and the Microhyrin runs closer to $40. If you are interested in trying the Can-x pass your email on to Deirdre and she can get it to me. I can then give you the name of the shop here where I get it.
Be very careful if you purchase a product with bloodroot in it. Bloodroot can be very toxic if not taken in the correct dose.
Feel Better."
06/06/2009: Tara from Clarkston, Washington replies: "Thank you Linda for your post.You are exactly right, I actually had to go to the ER the day after my post because my lungs had filled with fluid to the point that I knew that being stubborn would probably be my demise.Come to find out that I have pneumonia.Thankfully I sought care before my five year old rolls over to find that mommy is blue and cold. I suppose when all else fails, there is a place for the allopathic medicine. I'm just glad that regardless of my finances I went. You are such a kind woman for caring and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I think I will stick to the natural as usual for colds and such, but for the serious stuff I will stick to the pro's. God bless, Tara"
06/07/2009: Linda from York County, Maine replies: "Hi Tara, I'm sorry to hear about the pneumonia, but glad you went to the ER...for me, more than a week of not feeling well is too long. Natural remedies ROCK and our stubborn streaks can get in the way...it's not easy to know when to 'give in'...just remember how much your daughter needs you!! I hope you get well soon and enjoy continued good health. "
08/18/2009: Angie from Jersey City, NJ, USA replies: "To Dj from PDX,I would love to hear an update on your Bloodroot therapy. Are you still taking the bloodroot product? How do you feel? Looking forward to your reply!
Angie"
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[NAY] 02/19/2009: Paul from Sophia, NC writes: "Have had a virus or something for 2 months. It seems to be getting better but the phlem continues to build up in my lower throat. I'm continually clearing my throat and coughing. I take a good muti-vitamin and 50 mg of d3, echinecea, 550 mg of c. Any reccommendations?"
[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 02/19/2009: Caitlin from Los Angeles, CA replies: "Paul, I am on week 3 of that same virus! Exactly the symptoms you are talking about. Light plegm, scratchy cough! I have tried high doses of vitamin c, vitamin d, elderberry extract, homeopathic remedies for coughs, multi vitamins. Would get better, then come back.
Since yesterday I am doing the hydrogen peroxide inhalation method every 3 hours and sipping straight apple cider vinegar with a little hot water added. Felt better right away. The straight acv has stopped the cough right away. I just need to remember to keep sipping it. Not so bad if you add hot water."
02/19/2009: KJ from Gary, IN replies: "Raw, unpasteurized Honey...from your local health food store...3x a day 1tsp. Works for me everytime."
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[YEA] Ryan from Arizona writes: "Very large doses of Pau D'arco tea (2 bowlfulls a day) for about a month. 5 -10 grams mixed ascorbates (acid neutralized vitamin C, aka zinc ascorbate, calcium ascorbate, magnesium ascorbate, potassium ascorbate and a very small amount of sodium ascorbate to provide sodium ions to help with absorption ) to bowel tolerance + Fresh lime juice every day. This combo suppresses CMV. I had brain fog and irritations in my mouth and GI tract. CMV is a virus in the same family as Chicken Pox and Herpes.
If you use Vitamin C, use acid neutral vitamin C or else you'll encounter problems from the acidity of the vitamin C. Sugar in your blood or intestine slows absorption, so take on an empty stomach or before exercising. Dosage is variable. Some people need 10 grams a day. Some people only need 500mg a day. Larger doses (above a gram or so) need to be divided into several smaller doses and taken with large amounts of water throughout the day.
Drinking alcohol depletes glutathione in the liver and increases the need for vitamin C."
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06/22/2009: Vanessa from Los Angeles, CA writes: "I desperately need help. I'm not sure what I "have" but I have been sick for weeks. What can I say, when I get sick- I get SICK. I am 26 years old and have gotten sick at least 4 times a year for the past 3 years. Usually its diagnosed as sinusitis, strep throat, sinus infection, throat infection and so on. The doctors always give me anti-biotics and usually it does help and I get better within 3 days. I finished my course of anti-biotics a week and a half ago and still I feel sick. Its very frustrating. I just want to feel normal again. My current symtoms:
Sore throat, stuffy nose, sneezing, dry cough, swollen glands in neck, low grade fever, ear aches and head aches every so often, dull pain in neck, eyes are gunky when I wake up and red/irratated through the day, Im extremely tired and weak most of the day, and my stomach has just not been "right".
I've taken anti-biotics, probiotics, ACV at least once a day (2 teaspoons), vitamin C (1000mg daily), multi vitamins. So far nothing has cured me. I am going to try eating lemons/drinking lemon water and gargling with cayenne next on top of what Im already doing. I know if I go to the doctor they will perscribe steroids and maybe another course of anti-biotics. There has got to be a natural way to cure me. I've been thinking, should I do a detox? Any ideas?"
06/22/2009: Tavora from Brooklyn, NY replies: "Vanessa - try garlic. A quick blend I like to make when sick is:
- Cut up 6-7 cloves of garlic
- Pit a 1/2 a lemon (with rind) (though in your case a whole lemon would be good)
- Add a tsp of cayenne pepper or turmeric
- 16 oz of spring water
- Kiwi, or green grapes (for vitamin C)
- A tsp of bee pollen
- (Optional: scoop of Acai ___ powder supplement)
Place all in blender and mix until smooth. NOTE: If you use cayenne - it will kick! :0)
If you don't feel up to blending - then try 3-4 drops of Oil of Oregano in 8 ozs of water a day. :)"
06/23/2009: Tilda from Geneva, Switzerland replies: "You might have mono, which requires lots of rest and recovery time, period. It can take months and months, even years to get back to normal. A blood test can confirm that.
Remember too that anti-biotics will wreak havoc on your stomach, often lead to yeast infections and won't do anything for viral infections.
Also, pro-biotics are good (esp. after a round of anti-biotics - not during though - anti-biotics will cancel them out and it's a waste of money.) and a generally varied diet, but with lots of raw (must be raw) garlic - in salads or thrown into soups at the last minute. If you don't want to stink during the day, eat it for dinner, or just crush it into a spoon and swallow it quickly with a big gulp of juice before going to bed - but not on an empty stomach as it can burn.
Another thing that is good for the immune system and recommended by doctors in Europe is a copper, gold, silver liquid/fluid complex. You take several drops under your tongue half an hour before eating, usually just for a short period of time, like a week-long or a month-long "cure", when you're feeling rough, or if something nasty is going around and you want to avoid catching it.
Another thought, get your iron levels checked. Recently I had a similar problem and I happened upon a doctor who checked my iron levels and low iron was my problem (I was a vegetarian for years and low iron affects women more than men because of our monthly cycles - like a slow death by bleeding!). In theory my iron levels were within the norm, but at the low-end and my doctor happened to be up on the latest research which shows that the standard numbers simply aren't valid for everyone. (I'm also a worrier, which will sap your energy and isn't good for immunity.)
A final thought, what happened 3 years ago when your problems started? Did you change your diet (become a vegetarian?)? Start a new job? Get involved in an unhealthy relationship? Move to LA? Maybe it's pollution!
Finally, rest if that's what your body is telling you to do! Don't fight it. These days, we often don't have time to be sick, which will prolong illnesses."
06/23/2009: Gaynor from Manaton, Devon replies: "I had a terrible sinus problems for months- I cured myself finally after trying many different remedies by using a combination of three essential oils thyme oil, cinnamon oil and clove oil. I put three drops of each oil into a face steamer with water and inhaled the vapour. I did this every two hours the first couple of days and then just twice or three times a day when the symptoms started to subside. To maintain my sinuses I continue to do this once a week just one inhalation - it works very effectively the oils seem to kill the virus and bacteria deep in the sinuses. You can use a bowl with hot water and a towel over your to do the inhalations this works also. It is quite painful to start with I depress each nostil in turn as I breathe in sometimes and you can feel the vapour getting to the site of infection. I hope this is helpful."
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05/04/2009: Stacy from Bridgeport, CT writes: "I have not found anything under the ailments section for viral infection. Once or twice a year I get a viral infection with low grade fever and being tired. Last week I started having low grade fever, tired and congested. I did the tomato soup recipe and that cleared up the congestion right away but after being home for a few days (dr. said only thing I can do is rest), I still have low grade fever on and off. If I start to feel good and do things, fever comes back. Does anyone have any remedies for getting rid of the fever and not getting these viral infections?"
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[QUESTION] 04/20/2009: Katia from Minneapolis, MN writes: "REMEDIES NEEDED FOR (flu like) BODY ACHES: My Husband has had bad body aches for almost 3 weeks now... but he doesn't have a cough of stuffy sinus like when you have the flu... He went to the Dr (they were no help - go figure!)... and they gave him some Augmentin and he broke out with a serious rash (probably an allergic reaction)... so he quit taking it. Does anyone know what he can do to get rid of the body aches... and rash? I Love Earth Clinic... Thanks So Much!!"
04/20/2009: Joyce from Joelton, Tn replies: "Hi Katia,
If you think your husband's problem is viral I would probably go with L-lysine 2000 mgm mealtime & bedtime for several days and then slow down to 1000 mgm. Linus Paulings recommended 3-6 grams of l-lysine and the same amount of Vitamin C daily to keep the cardiovascular system healthy. Start the vitamin C the same time you start the l-lysine but the vitamin C is utilized better if it is taken more often while awake instead of several grams at one time. You will probably be ok as long as you don't exceed l0 grams of vitamin C daily. Beyond that you can expect some gastric irritation."
04/20/2009: Joyce from Joelton, Tn replies: "Hi again Katia,
I forgot to ask you if your husband has had any tickbites because some of the tick borne diseases start off with flu like symptoms? If so he might consider having blood tests for these!"
04/20/2009: Sherri from Indianapoilis, IN replies: "Hi Katia - If he has the flu, he can try soaking in the bath for 20-30 minutes with 1/2-1 cup of ACV added to it. He can soak as long as he wants and as often as he likes. He might want to have some water with him while soaking to drink to ward off dehydration. The ACV may lessen the duration of the flu or so I am told. Anyway, if he wants to soak in a hot bath without ACV, I found this to be helpful also.
Katia, I have a question for you. Is your husband is taking any medication he has not taken before? If he is, he may be taking a medication that causes Flu Syndrome which is actually a side effect of some medications. I learned about this the hard way and took over a month to figure out why I kept getting sick. I experienced muscle and joint pain as well as headaches. I also had a fever. The symptoms started a few days after I began a new medication it. I was sick 5-6 days a week and couldn't even sleep on 2+ nights out of each week. It was awful. My husband is the one who found that Flu Syndrome is a side effect for the med I was taking. We both had read the printout from the drugstore, but it listed no side effects like the flu. Come to find out, my husband did find Flu Syndrome IS listed as a side effect in technical documentation but not the printout because such a small percentage of people developed Flu Syndrome (as well as some other side effects) in the clinical trials from the drug company. I stopped taking the medication and was 100% better the next day.
Good Luck!
Sherri
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02/24/2009: Chris from Canton, Ohio writes: "Recurring Viruses in 6 year old son:
My son has gotten recurring viruses this winter. Just learned they share crayons and everything else in his class room. He is on his 2nd virus after only being well for 1 1/2 weeks. Is there a way to get rid of a virus faster and any ways to keep up his immune system? It seems he gets sick ALL the time. Please give include measurements of what works. He is a tough child that does not take meds very easily and doing anything out of the norm is tough to get him to do.
Thanks for your help for this tired mom!!!"
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[YEA] 11/25/2007: John Stewart from San Jose, Costa Rica writes: "After 2 years of symptons, I gave my friend 1000 mgs daily of Resveratrol. first time in 2 years no symptons. First time in 6 months she can work full time with No side effects. Reserch at University of Rome 2 years ago on rats showes Resveratrol kills all Virus. This is only a week old result so far."
EC: We wrote and asked John for more information:
11/29/2007: Joh replied, "I'm not sure what her clinical condition was at the time. This is in Central America, It took her two years before a diagnoses was made. She had been to sick to work, and losing weight from not being able to keep food down. lots of problems with her skin, and other organs. I found an Internet site that reported on research done at the University of Rome on Rats that was successful in controlling virus in rats by using resveratrol. I had successfully controlled my Pancreatic cancer taking resveratrol, so I gave her daily doses of 500mgs.
All of her symptoms reversed 100% in just 3 or 4 days. She's back working full time. Now, The article I found was published in the Journal of infectious Diseases, and by CIDRAP (University of Minnesota) . More importantly, all articles on the benefits received by resveratrol can be found at www.resveratrolnews.com.
I'm not necessarily interested in having anything published, and I'm sorry I can't be more informative. I'm just hoping more information might become available on the potential benefits by taking resveratrol to those with Lupus. Their are almost no side effects, and it is very affordable. Now research is being done on its potential benefits for herpes, Alzheimer's, cardiovascular problems, cancer prevention, and treatment, and infectious disease. Could it be that Lupus could be added to that list. Thanks for your time. John"
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07/27/2009: Cassandra from Bronx, NY writes: "Hi Ted,
I was wondering if this sounds about right for viruses:
For the first 3 days take Aspirin (any mg suggestions?)
Take Zinc 50mg (either acetate, choloride or gluconate) for about a month max. You mentioned taking this in a crushed or chewed form..or powdered form...where can I get that?
Take 6 drops of 3% food grade h202 in 1 glass of water 4x a day
Followed by 1 fresh squeezed lemon or lime with 1/4 baking soda until fizz stops and then add water 3x a day
Take Magnesium supplements 250 mg a day
Take Chromium chloride, sodium vanadate and tungsten (should I take all 3 or just one, and if just one or all three how many mg?)
Would it be over kill to inhale the h202 as well?
What do you mean by salt form of mineral rather than organic form?
Do you think this remedy for 1 month could kill a low grade form of HPV?"
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