Mary (NY, NY) on 01/20/2022
According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, salt attracts water into the airways, which thins the mucus, making it easier to cough out. Research has shown that inhaling hypertonic saline twice a day helps people with cystic fibrosis experience fewer lung infections.
https://www.cff.org/mucus-thinners
Alternatively you can mix 1/2 teaspoon salt in 8oz hot water, stir it and drink it throughout the day.
Note: The RDA for sodium for an average adult is 1,300 mg with a tolerable upper limit (UL) intake per day of 2,300 mg. Sodium chloride (table salt) is approximately 40% sodium. One teaspoon of table salt = 2,300 mg sodium. Do not exceed one teaspoon of table salt over the course of a day.
Clegg (Dublin, Ga) on 05/25/2017
Our second-born grandson Elijah (Born 5/3/17) has been diagnosed with CF via his first "sweat" test at 2 weeks of age. He definitely bears many of the trademark symptoms and both parents were tested to be carriers. Scottish Rite/Atlanta has assigned a team and have provided strong enzymes as an immediate measure. His pancreas is not functioning properly, so cannot "milk" his food of nutrients. Even so, we do not despair.
We will counter CF's insidious attack on Elijah's life, aimed to deprive us all of the God-given vitality of a baby boy growing into a man, potentially a father himself - YES! We will fight this disease with all available resource and at any expense even to our limit.
Our primary offensive will be Oil of Oregano (OoO) - we have placed room diffusers above Elijah's station in both of the room areas he now occupies and are misting OoO mixed with other essential oils on a steady, almost non-stop basis. His older brother Ezekiel (my best buddy! ) will greatly benefit from this essential OoO misting, as will all in their home. We are BELIEVING that we will be able to report improvement in Elijah soon and, eventually, a complete delivery from the ravages of CF - both for Elijah and for his family. Prayer for his healing - and for the discovery of a cure for many more - are solicited and will be greatly appreciated.
Lawmd (Atlanta, Ga) on 11/23/2013
I don't know what if any human research has been done and I suspect that curcumin isn't profitable enough for much additional research. I'm not recommending any dosages or that anyone try curcumin, but I think people searching for help with cystic fibrosis should have this information to do with as they see fit. I personally take tumeric daily, and if I had CF, I would definitely give it a try.
I hope this helps!
-J. Law, Atlanta, GA (MD candidate)
**Thanks to the folks who love to sue and those who hate alternative medicine, I am inclined to pass on the following advice to cover my rear.**
"Physicians should counsel patients with cystic fibrosis to refrain from rushing to the health food store to buy curcumin."- New England Journal of Medicine
My sources are cited below. There are quite a few articles that have been done on this, these are just a few.
Zeitlin, P. (2004). Can curcumin cure cystic fibrosis?. New England Journal of Medicine, 351, 606-608.
Egan, M. E., Pearson, M., Weiner, S. A., Rajendran, V., Rubin, D., Gl?ckner-Pagel, J., ... & Caplan, M. J. (2004). Curcumin, a major constituent of turmeric, corrects cystic fibrosis defects. Science, 304(5670), 600-602.
Berger, A. L., Randak, C. O., Ostedgaard, L. S., Karp, P. H., Vermeer, D. W., & Welsh, M. J. (2005). Curcumin stimulates cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator Cl–channel activity. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 280(7), 5221-5226.
Robert (Huntington, Indiana) on 04/29/2013
Anon (Hanover, Pa) on 05/06/2012
Susan (USA) on 03/01/2004
What is the cause of cystic fibrosis? The cause of cystic fibrosis on a cell level is simple and clear: tissue hypoxia or low oxygen levels in body cells. This makes complete sense since ionic pumps require oxygen, and it has been known for decades that chloride and other pumps are ineffective in conditions of tissue hypoxia even in normal people (Clerici & Matthay, 2000; Karle et al, 2004; Mairbaurl et al, 1997; Mairbaurl et al, 2002).
However, there are even more specific findings. It was recently discovered that CFTR mutation gene (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator) is controlled by levels of oxygen in body cells in a dose dependent manner (Bebök et al, 2001; Guimbellot et al, 2008; Yeger et al, 2001; Zheng et al, 2009).
These revolutionary discoveries force us to reconsider the real causes of cystic fibrosis. It is not just a genetic disease. Advance of cystic fibrosis requires low oxygen levels. Normal oxygen levels do not allow development of main symptoms of cystic fibrosis related to thick mucus and respiratory infections. What is the cause of low body oxygenation in people with cystic fibrosis?
All available medical evidence have shown presence of chronic hyperventilation in CF patients, while medical research confirmed injurious effects of alveolar hypocapnia on lung tissue. Furthermore, medical doctors from the Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston in their publication "Importance of respiratory rate as an indicator of respiratory dysfunction in patients with cystic fibrosis" observed that "Respiratory frequency was increased in the patients with cystic fibrosis compared with a group of healthy control subjects, as was minute ventilation and mean inspiratory flow. Respiratory frequency was a sensitive predictor of respiratory dysfunction" (Browning et al, 1990).
http://www.normalbreathing.com/cystic-fibrosis.php
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Food grade 35% H2O2 Can and is the answer to disease including your issue.
H202 kills the virus/bacteria/microbe by blocking its portein, in which it need to survive.. By closing in on it it suffocates to death. Once in contact of the diseased cell it will kill it within 6 min but reverts the cell back to normal, leaving no side effects to the cell itself, based on years of experience, myself and reports from thousands of users. The program is not carved in stone and keep in mind that it can be adapted to fit individual needs. Individuals who have had transplants should not undertake an H202 program. H202 stimulates the immune system and could possibly cause a rejection of the organ.
Must keep refrigerated. Must be FOOD grade 35% H202.. Keep out of sunlight. Must be mixed in GLASS. Not plastic Recommend that you chug it at once.. Max life in glass is about 15 minutes.. After such time it will be useless once you drink it. (must Dilute.. Do NOT drink straight Min. 6 ounces or more of Distilled water MUST BE used
Day # -Number of Drops/ Times P
Day # -Number of Drops/ Times Per Day (bye a dropper bottle to keep it in.. Must be the dark Glass version)
Maintenance Dosage
Reverse the above starting at 25 drops 3 times a day till you get back to 3 drops 3 times a day.. This is your normal maintenance dosage.
This can then be reduced to between 5 and 15 drops per week based on how one feels. Those with more serious problems will often benefit from staying on 25 drops three times a day for one to three weeks, then tapering down to 25 drops two times daily until the problem is resolved (possibly as long as six months, depending on what your treating, everthing is different). Those with chronic systemic Candidiasis may need to start with 1 drop three times a day, then 2 drops three times a day before starting the above schedule. It is important that H202 be taken on an empty stomach. This is best accomplished by taking it either one hour before meals or three hours after meals. If there is food in the stomach, the reaction of H202 on any bacteria present may cause excess foaming, indigestion, and possibly even vomiting. Additionally, some animal research indicates that when H202 given orally combines with iron and small amounts of vitamin C in the stomach, hydroxyl radicals are created (J Inorg Biochem 89;35(1):55-69). The bleach-like aftertaste of H202 can be lessened by chewing one of the sugar-free cinnamon gums. Some individuals taking H202 immediately before bedtime have a difficult time getting to sleep. This is probably due to a sense of alertness triggered by an increase of oxygen at the cellular level. The oral dosage schedule is basically the same for all conditions. There are several points to keep in mind, however.
Some individuals may experience upset stomach. If this occurs it is recommended that one not stop the program, but rather remain at the current dosage level or reduce it to the previous level until the problem stops. (Some patients have been able to solve the nausea problem by taking three or four lecithin capsules at the same time they take the H202. ) During the program it's not uncommon to experience what is known as a healing crisis. As dead bacteria and toxins are released from your body it may temporarily exceed your capacity to eliminate them quickly enough. In some individuals this overload may cause fatigue, diarrhea, headaches, skin eruptions, cold or flu-like symptoms, and/or nausea. One should not discontinue using the peroxide to stop this cleansing. By continuing the program, toxins will clear the body sooner and this healing crisis will pass rather quickly.
If you are not already taking vitamin E and an acidophilus product, I recommend starting them before going on H202. Vitamin E can make more efficient use of any oxygen available and acidophilus will help re-establish the beneficial bacterial flora in the lower bowel and also help in the internal production of hydrogen peroxide.""
H2O2 USE FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Michael (Wilder, Ky) on 07/27/2010
DeltaF508 (Northern California) on 01/23/2008
