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Bird Flu Treatment and Prevention

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Introduction
Basic Kit
Advanced Kit
Alkaline Foods
Chart of Alkaline and Acidic Foods
Protection from Contracting the Virus
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Introduction

There are many treatments, various herbs and diets regarding bird flu that are circulating on the web. Having studied natural health for over twenty years, I researched this information in depth for eight months and put together a plan for my family. I tested my finalized bird flu program through two severe bouts of viral pneumonia last year and became convinced of their efficacy since bird flu attacks the lungs. Our family and other family and friends are planning on putting together bird flu kits for Christmas gifts this year. Before presenting my plan, I want to share a few pertinent opinions by prominent health experts regarding bird flu and underscores why each family must be personally prepared and not rely on outside help:

Dr. David L. Heymann, executive director of communicable diseases for the World Health Organization has said: The existing public health system is, according to many experts, woefully inadequate to address a pandemic.

"Even now there is little to no excess capacity to absorb more patients, but when pandemic flu arrives there will be a tidal wave of patients arriving in clinics and ERs nationwide," said Wilde. "If it happens tomorrow, the system will collapse."

Secretary of Health and Human Services, Michael Leavitt, agrees with Dr. Heymann and has repeatedly warned us that we will be on our own regarding our health care during a severe pandemic. Because of these many warnings, even those people who have little experience or faith in natural health treatments may want to consider home preparations for a bird flu treatment since there is a strong possibility that no professional health care will be available. Many have put their faith in a vaccine solving the problem but the hard reality is, it will take approx. six months to have a vaccine ready. Experts agree that if the pandemic is severe, it will likely come in three or four waves, each wave lasting about six weeks. The flu outbreak of 1918 and many other pandemics have followed this trend and scientists tell us that the virus mutates between each wave, thus rendering a vaccine from a previous wave less effective.

In an attempt to lessen fear and economic jitters, the main stream media reports little of what is really going on with bird flu around the world. News that the virus has mutated to be able to spread through coughing and sneezing has been suppressed in Indonesia, but not before a few news articles leaked the information. It is not yet fully efficient yet but about a death a day is occurring in Indonesia. Following, are more expert opinions: 

“According to The World Health Organization, the current outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza are the largest and most severe on record. The virus has already mutated with limited person-to-person spread occurring in Indonesia. Health experts fear that as in past pandemics, it will mutate further, into a virus that is easily spread from person-to-person, becoming a deadly human pandemic with millions dying. Most scientists think it is just a question of when.”

"We've probably never been closer to a pandemic", stated Dr. Julie Gerberding of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). "It's not a matter of if, but when...", said Dr Michael Osterholm, one of the world’s foremost infectious disease experts and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP).
When it hits it will sweep thru society like wildfire. It could become be the worst disaster known to man, causing millions of deaths worldwide, more than all the natural disasters and wars combined. Hospitals and health care professionals will be overwhelmed.

There is no way to stop it; everyone is at risk

"Bird flu, a human pandemic is unavoidable and will take place sooner or later", stated Dr. David Nabarro, United Nations World Health Organization Coordinator for avian and human influenza. He estimated as many as 150 million potential deaths worldwide. Many experts believe that could be a conservative estimate.

According to Dr. Nabarro: "Once a flu pandemic starts, everyone will be at risk of getting pandemic flu, because no one has natural immunity to the virus. However, certain groups may be at greater risk of dying than others. There are strong indications that the coming bird-flu pandemic may be similar to the influenza pandemic of 1918 and, if so, healthy adults would be most at risk of dying, along with pregnant women and the elderly" (www.pandemicinfosite.com).

Friday Oct. 26, 2007, Michael Chertoff, addressing a meeting on Emergency Preparedness for the International Association of Fire Chiefs, said: 

"Another element of the plans that we have deals with the pandemic flu - not a fire incident, not an explosion, but a huge, very challenging, public health emergency." …the essence to getting better prepared and better response is individual preparedness at the local level, community, private sector, family, and person. Without that kind of preparedness, putting supplies together and having a plan, your job becomes much more difficult. I believe that it is a civic responsibility to get people to be prepared. Sometimes people are overwhelmed. 'I can't be prepared...it's too scary...it's too difficult...it's too complicated...'  It's not the hard thing that many people fear it is…it's not too difficult to get prepared, that it's important to get prepared..."

And so we address not a full preparation of food and water storage, etc. but a straightforward plan for treating the virus, and also for attempting to not contract it in the first place. First, is the basic kit for those not interested in the more comprehensive program.

Basic Kit (Core Items Needed)

I recommend printing off the instructions from this site and keep this in the box.

Here are the basics necessary to treat the virus:

  • Oregano oil in gelatin capsules
  • Emergen-C (available at Wal-Mart)
  • Cayenne capsules
  • Vitamin D

Keep these in a small box so they are not used and so they are easy to access if treatment is needed for bird flu. I recommend printing off the instructions from this site and keep this in the box.

The other part of the basic program are things to be purchased if we hear a pandemic is occurring. These items are:

  • Fresh garlic and honey
  • Fresh lemons
  • Real maple syrup

Instructions:

Oregano oil should be taken in large doses immediately if the virus is contracted. The virus strikes so rapidly and does so much damage that an immediate and strong response is called for. Oregano is a powerful anti-viral but it seems to gain far great efficacy if taken in large amounts until symptoms have eased. If possible, take 12 to 15 capsules per day if patient can handle that, and spread out to four or five doses per day. 

Take Emergen-C mixed in water or juice, 2 or 3 packets per day. If this is taken previous to flu being in your area, it could prevent the onset of the virus since high doses of vitamin C keeps the body in a highly alkaline state and this state is an unfriendly environment for the virus, as shown in lab tests. Vitamin D strengthens the lungs and like the Emergen-C, would be wise to take both as a precaution, and also if fighting the bird flu virus. Two capsules of cayenne before each meal will help kill the virus. Cayenne does not burn most people if taken immediately before eating. Do not take after a meal.  

Fresh garlic has an enzyme that is killed in processing or cooking that is very effective against this virus, especially helping the lung congestion. Mince one clove of garlic per cup of water and set outside in a glass container, making sun tea. Sweetening it with honey actually makes it very palatable. Small children take this readily. Strain the garlic before drinking. If the patient is unable to take anything orally, strong garlic water given in an enema twice daily is like an antibiotic shot and also will help fight dehydration.  Fresh lemons are one of the best things to fight bird flu. Stories from the 1918 pandemic underscore this and also, they are extremely alkaline and high in vitamin C. The best way to take lemons are squeezed into water and sweetened with maple syrup. It is best for the patient to stay away from sugar. When moving away from a sterile environment, a wedge of lemon held in the mouth, or less pleasant but still very effective, a freshly cut clove of garlic, can help protect you from contracting the virus but is not fool-proof. It is important to note that many patients who die from bird flu seemed to have been recovering and then relapsed and rapidly succumbed. It is crucial to not stop treatment until the patient is well, although you can cut back on the amount of the oregano oil once real improvement is noted. I learned that large doses of the oregano oil are necessary and extremely effective for severe illness.

Advanced Kit

If you are interested in a more complete program to give the best chance of beating the virus, add to your bird flu Basic Kit:

  • Elderberry extract
  • Canned chicken or vegetable broth or soup
  • Curcumin (tumeric) and or curry powder

Also have on hand:

  • An enema bag
  • Gallon jar for making sun tea
  • Dry or mixed mustard. 

In addition, have a list of the following fresh items to buy in case of an outbreak:

  • Ginger root
  • Kimchee
  • Fresh foods that will keep well such as carrots, onions, cabbage, and also healthy frozen vegetables.

In addition to the basic and advanced kits, please see Protection from Contracting the Virus below for a list of further items that are helpful in protecting our physical environment.

Instructions:

Elderberry extract is also effective against viruses but the bird flu is different than most. Most patients die from what is called a cytokine storm. That is when the body’s immune system produces large quantities of antibodies and younger, healthier people can produce such a flood of these antibodies into the lungs that the patient can actually drown. So, if using elderberry, or even without it, it is a good idea to feed the patient some kind of broth, perhaps chicken or vegetable, with a good amount of tumeric stirred in. This spice, also known as curcumin, helps to calm cytokine storms.

For most viruses, we want antibodies to develop to fight the illness, but with bird flu, this gets out of hand and needs to be controlled. Tumeric is in curry powder which can be used instead since it is a very healthy and delicious blend of spices. The addition of fresh ginger root to the soup adds another weapon against bird flu. It would be good to have a few cans of broth or soup on hand and these ingredients. This virus hits so hard that it is often hard for the patient to eat and therefore, a thin broth is a good option. Upon first realization that the virus has been contracted, while the patient is still able to eat, sour kraut has been shown in lab tests to be effective against the virus. The best form is kimchee if available. Hot dogs and sausages are the normal way to eat this but those foods should definitely be avoided while sick. I like sour kraut with broiled salmon.

At a crucial time of illness, the palate should not be in charge of food choices.

If the lungs are over-burdened, a mustard, garlic plaster for the chest with a hot water bottle is recommended. Spread the plaster on a thin cloth folded over and sprinkle hot water over the top and then place the hot water bottle over it. Do not let the plaster get cold. Finally, keeping the bowels moving well was shown by a military doctor during the 1918 pandemic, to be helpful in fighting off the contraction of the virus.

Alkaline Foods

If you hear the bird flu virus has mutated to threaten pandemic, it would be wise to immediate start the family on a high-alkaline diet which creates an unfriendly environment for the virus. It would be hard to consume only alkaline foods but if enough are taken, then some of the moderate Ph choices can round out the diet. Try and stay away from the extremely acidic foods. Charts sometimes vary a little. The internet has many Ph charts. I recommend having a two-week menu prepared that uses these ideas and having a shopping list on hand. The U.S. has become so dependent on food imports that food handling experts say we only have enough food in our warehouses to feed the country for six days. If importing ceases (which it would do in a pandemic), they warn of a run on stores and dangerous food shortages. Do not forget water! The Department of Health and Human Services has warned that power and water services may be interrupted during a pandemic.

Following is a partial list of foods and their Ph rankings:


Food Chart ranking from most alkaline to most acidic

Extremely Alkaline
 Lemons, Limes, Mangos, Watermelon, Grapefruit, Papaya, Olive Oil, Stevia
High Alkaline
 Asparagus, Onions, Vegetable Juices, Parsley, Raw Spinach, Broccoli, Garlic, Barley Grass, Almonds, Flax Seed Oil
Alkaline Forming

Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Carob, Cayenne, Celery, Mango, Melons, Seedless Grapes (sweet), berries

Fruit Juices, Grapes (sweet), Kiwifruit, Pears (sweet), Pineapple, Raisins, Plums,

Moderately Alkaline

Apples (sweet), Alfalfa Sprouts, Apricots, Avocados, Bananas (ripe),  Grapefruit, Grapes (less sweet), Herbs (leafy green), Lettuce (leafy green), Nectarine, Peaches (sweet), Pears (less sweet), Peas (fresh, sweet), Pumpkin (sweet), Sea Salt (vegetable)

Apples (sour), Beans (fresh, green), Beets, Bell Peppers, Cauliflower, Ginger (fresh), Grapes (sour), Lentils, Lettuce (pale green), Oranges, Peaches (less sweet), Peas (less sweet), Potatoes (with skin), Pumpkin (less sweet), Squash, Turnip, Vinegar (apple cider)

Slightly Alkaline

Brussel Sprouts, Cherries, Coconut (fresh), Cucumbers, Eggplant, Honey (raw), Leeks, Mushrooms, Olives (ripe), Onions, Pickles (homemade), Radishes, Spices, Tomatoes (sweet)

Egg Yolks (soft cooked), Essene Bread, Goat's Milk and Whey (raw), Olive Oil, Sesame Seeds (whole), Soy Beans (dry), Soy Cheese, Soy Milk, Sprouted Grains, Tofu, Tomatoes (less sweet), Yeast (nutritional flakes)
Neutral
 Brown Rice, Butter (fresh, unsalted), Corn, Cream (fresh, raw), Cow's Milk and Whey (raw), Margarine, Oils (except olive), Yogurt (plain) sprouted wheat bread
Moderately Acidic
 Bananas (green), Barley (rye), Blueberries, Bran, Butter, Cereals (unrefined), Cheeses, Crackers (unrefined rye, rice and wheat), Cranberries, Dried Beans (mung, adzuki, pinto, kidney, garbanzo), Dry Coconut, Egg Whites, Eggs Whole (cooked hard), Fructose, Goat's Milk (homogenized), Honey (pasteurized), Ketchup, Milk (homogenized), Molasses (unsulferd and organic), Most Nuts, Mustard, Oats (rye, organic), Olives (pickled), Pasta (whole grain), Pastry (whole grain and honey), Popcorn (with salt and/or butter), Potatoes, Prunes, White Rice,  Seeds (pumpkin, sunflower), Soy Sauce
Extremely Acidic
 Artificial Sweeteners, Beef, Beer, Blueberries, Breads, Brown Sugar, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Cereals (refined), Chocolate, Cigarettes and Tobacco, Coffee, Cream of Wheat (unrefined), Custard (with white sugar), venison, Drugs, Fish, Flour (white wheat), Fruit Juices with Sugar, Jams, Jellies, Lamb, Liquor, Molasses (sulphured), Pasta (white), Pastries and Cakes from White Flour, Peanuts, Walnuts, Pickles (commercial), Pork, Poultry, Seafood, Sugar (white), Table Salt (refined and iodized), Tea (black), White Bread, White Vinegar (processed), Wine, Yogurt (sweetened)

 

Protection Against Contracting the Virus
 
Be sure to have on hand:

  • Bleach
  • White vinegar
  • Latex gloves
  • Spray bottles

For a more complete protection, also have:

  • N95 masks
  • Goggles
  • Rain poncho
  • Rubber boots

We cannot promise that our program is fool-proof, but these things will give us a far greater chance to keep the virus at bay.

For the basics, each family should have a few gallons of bleach. A small amount of white vinegar added to bleach makes this almost fool-proof in destroying the virus from surfaces. Keep doorknobs constantly disinfected with this and other surfaces as needed. Add this to laundry if worn outside the home if the virus is prevalent in your area.

Now for beyond the very basics: for the best protection, wear masks that are tight fitting. N95 masks are good but the virus can still get through. The addition of lemon or garlic in the mouth is recommended. It is suggested that we not reuse these masks but if you do not have enough, I believe rubbing it with garlic may kill the virus and after a few days, it could be used again. I would probably add a kerchief around the outside that has been sprayed with lemon or garlic if going into a dangerous area. Try to stay ten feet from other people if possible. Wearing goggles is good because the virus can be contracted through the eyes. A rain poncho and boots, or at least garbage bags tied to shoes is good and can be reused by disinfecting upon arriving home. Keep the bleach in a spray bottle by the door and spray the room when entering. Bird flu has been shown to be contracted by people tracking it in on their shoes so a footbath outside the door with bleach and white vinegar is an extra precaution when the pandemic is at its height. Disposable latex gloves are important when leaving the house. During the 1918 pandemic, some families would hang cut onions around their eaves. These would absorb any airborne virus in their area and the families would not contract the illness while their neighbors would.

Although we can hope the bird flu does not fully mutate into a pandemic-causing virus, we know from scriptures and modern prophets that we will have plagues, so having this knowledge will be helpful, we just do not know when.

Good luck,

Joy Bischoff
11/2007

 

Recommended sites to learn more

www.singtomeohmuse.com

www.fluwikie.com

www.pandemicinfosite.com

www.pandemicflu.gov   The official government site from the Department of Health and Human Services

The following is a small sampling of what can be found on their site:

Social Disruption May Be Widespread

  • Plan for the possibility that usual services may be disrupted. These could include services provided by hospitals and other health care facilities, banks, stores, restaurants, government offices, and post offices.
  • Prepare backup plans in case public gatherings, such as volunteer meetings and worship services, are canceled.
  • Consider how to care for people with special needs in case the services they rely on are not available.

Being Able to Work May Be Difficult or Impossible

  • Find out if you can work from home.
  • Ask your employer about how business will continue during a pandemic. (A Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist is available at www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/business/businesschecklist.html.)
  • Plan for the possible reduction or loss of income if you are unable to work or your place of employment is closed.
  • Check with your employer or union about leave policies.

Schools May Be Closed for an Extended Period of Time

  • Help schools plan for pandemic influenza. Talk to the school nurse or the health center. Talk to your teachers, administrators, and parent-teacher organizations.
  • Plan home learning activities and exercises. Have materials, such as books, on hand. Also plan recreational activities that your children can do at home.
  • Consider childcare needs.

Be Prepared

Stock a supply of water and food. During a pandemic you may not be able to get to a store. Even if you can get to a store, the store may be out of supplies. Public waterworks services may also be interrupted. Stocking supplies can be useful in other types of emergencies, such as power outages and disasters. Store foods that:

  • are nonperishable (will keep for a long time) and don't require refrigerationare easy to prepare in case you are unable to cook
  • require little or no water, so you can conserve water for drinking

See a checklist of items to have on hand for an extended stay at home.


Important Notice: The material on this webpage is designed for educational purposes only and may not be construed as medical advice. The information provided on this site should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. No action or inaction should be taken based solely on the contents of this information. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult your health care provider.

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