Danustouch
October 16th, 2001, 01:24 PM
With the recent attacks of Anthraxx in the US, fear about biological warfare is on the increase. I received this article from a noted herbalist today, it was not written by her though..just fowarded. The copy right info, is intact, and research was done to make sure it was ok to foward out on lists, etc. The herbalist who did foward it to me, wanted me to post a reminder though, that herbal solutions are only one half of "holistic" healing. So if you fear you have come into contact with some biological toxin, seek the advice of a medical doctor as well. These measures listed here simply go hand in hand with modern medicine. They are not an absolute solution. Especially since many of the biological agents being used today, are mutated strains of original diseases. And lets remember, when talking about anthraxx, and small pox...throughout history MILLIONS of people have died from these diseases. If the herbal cure wasn't around THEN, chances are..it's not around now. But..these are basically ways to bolster your immune system to these agents.
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Hi, all - This could be important information in this crazy time.. I
understand it's OK to distribute as long as copyright information is
included.
NATURAL ANTIDOTES TO BIOLOGICAL TOXINS
Americans have grown so accustomed to relying upon prescription
medications that they will probably have difficulty believing there are
natural compounds as close as the kitchen cupboard that are potent antidotes
against biological warfare. These natural antibiotics and antioxidants may
give unvaccinated people who have been exposed to biological or chemical
weapons enough time to secure professional care. They may even save lives.
It is a fact that chaotic events will make it difficult to obtain
appropriate treatment even if it were available. So we must learn more about
natural antidotes. Furthermore, it is clear that antidotes to biological
attacks need to be employed at home or the workplace in an expedient manner.
The idea of the masses running to obtain medical care or vaccines at
doctor's offices, clinics or hospitals needs to be abandoned if civilian
defense against biological weapons is to become a reality.
NATURAL RESCUE REMEDIES
Since anthrax is the most feared toxin it will be addressed first. 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.
The anthrax bacterium's toxicity emanates from its ability to kill
macrophage cells which are part of the immune system. Studies have shown
that sulfur-bearing antioxidants (alpha lipoic acid, N-acetyl cysteine,
taurine) and vitamin C, which elevate levels of glutathione, a natural
antioxidant within the body, counters the toxicity produced by anthrax.
[Molecular Medicine, November 1994; Immunopharmacology, January 2000;
Applied Environmental Microbiology, May 1979]
The above sulfur compounds can be obtained from health food stores and taken
in doses ranging from 100-500 mg. Vitamin C should be the buffered alkaline
form (mineral ascorbates) rather than the acidic form (ascorbic acid) and
should be combined with bioflavonoids which prolong vitamin C's action in
the blood circulation. The powdered form of vitamin C is recommended to
achieve optimal dosing. A tablespoon of vitamin C powder (about 10,000 mgs)
can be added to juice. Good products are Twinlab's Super Ascorbate C powder
and Alacer's powdered vitamin C.
Melatonin, a sleep-inducing hormone available at most health food
stores, has been shown to help prevent lethal toxins from anthrax exposure.
[Cell Biology Toxicology, Volume 16, 2000] It could be taken at bedtime in
doses ranging from 5-20 mg. Melatonin boosts glutathione levels during
sleep.
Of additional interest, one of the methods by which mustard gas works is its
ability to bring about cell death by depleting cell levels of glutathione
eMedicine Journal, April 9, 2001] So glutathione is also an antidote for
mustard gas poisoning.
Virtually all bacteria, viruses and fungi depend upon iron as a growth
factor. [Iron & Your Health, T.F. Emery, CRC Press, 1991] Iron-chelating
(removing) drugs and antibiotics (Adriamycin, Vancomycin, others) are
effective against pathogens. The plague (Yersinia pestis), botulism,
smallpox and anthrax could all be potentially treated with non-prescription
metal-binding chelators. For example, iron removal retards the growth of the
plague. [Medical Hypotheses, January 1980] The biological
activity of the botulinum toxin depends upon iron, and metal chelators may
be beneficial. Infection Immunology, October 1989, Toxicon, July, 1997].
Phytic acid (IP6), derived as an extract from rice bran, is the most
potent natural iron chelator and has strong antibiotic and antioxidant
action. [Free Radical Biology Medicine, Volume 8, 1990; Journal Biological
Chemistry, August 25, 1987] IP6 has been found to have similar |
iron-chelating properties as desferrioxamine, a drug commonly used to kill
germs, tumor cells or to remove undesirable minerals from the body.
[Biochemistry Journal, September 15, 1993] IP6 rice bran extract
(2000-4000 mg) should be taken in between meals with filtered or bottled
water only (no juice).
The antibacterial, antiseptic action of plant oils has been described in
recent medical literature and may be helpful in fighting biological toxins.
[Journal Applied Microbiology, Volume 88, 2000] A potent natural
antibiotic, more powerful than many prescription antibiotics, is oil of
oregano. One study showed that oregano completely inhibited the growth of 25
germs such as Staphylococcus aureas, Escherichia coli, Yersinia
enterocolitica and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. [Journal Food Protection, July
2001] Oregano has been shown to be effective in eradicating intestinal
parasites in humans. [Phytotherapy Research, May 2000] Wild oregano, which
is quite different than the variety on most kitchen spice racks, has over 50
antibacterial compounds. Just one part wild oregano oil in 4000 dilution
sterilizes contaminated water. [London Times, May 8, 2001]
Oregano powder from whole leaf oregano is available as OregamaxTM capsules
(North American Herb & Spice Co.). A spectacular development in natural
antibiotic therapy is the manufacture of oregano powder from 100% pure
oregano oil, producing one of the most potent antibiotics known. It has
recently become available under the trade name OregacinTM (North American
Herb & Spice Co.). It costs about $1 per pill, but this is a far cry from
the $16 per pill for Vancomycin, known as most potent prescription
antibiotic.
Nature also provides nerve gas antitoxins. Nerve gas interrupts the normal
transmission of nerve impulses by altering levels of
acetycholinesterase, the enzyme that degrades the nerve transmitter
acetycholine. Huperzine A, a derivative of Chinese club moss, has been
suggested as a pre-treatment against nerve gases. [Annals Pharmacology
France, January 2000] The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research conducted
studies
which revealed that huperzine A protects against nerve gas poisoning in a
superior manner to physostigmine, a long-standing anti-nerve toxin.drug.
[Defense Technical Information Center Review, Volume 2, December 1996]
Huperzine A is
available as a food supplement at most health food stores. Suggested dosage
is 150 mcg per day. Pretreatment is advised prior to nerve gas exposure.
SUMMARY. 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.
Last portion of article by Bill Sardi
http://www.sdm2000.com/toxinreport.doc
Copyright Bill Sardi
Knowledge of Health, Inc.
457 West Allen Avenue #117
San Dimas, California 91773
Reproduction or distribution of this report for commercial purposes is
strictly forbidden.
********************************
Hi, all - This could be important information in this crazy time.. I
understand it's OK to distribute as long as copyright information is
included.
NATURAL ANTIDOTES TO BIOLOGICAL TOXINS
Americans have grown so accustomed to relying upon prescription
medications that they will probably have difficulty believing there are
natural compounds as close as the kitchen cupboard that are potent antidotes
against biological warfare. These natural antibiotics and antioxidants may
give unvaccinated people who have been exposed to biological or chemical
weapons enough time to secure professional care. They may even save lives.
It is a fact that chaotic events will make it difficult to obtain
appropriate treatment even if it were available. So we must learn more about
natural antidotes. Furthermore, it is clear that antidotes to biological
attacks need to be employed at home or the workplace in an expedient manner.
The idea of the masses running to obtain medical care or vaccines at
doctor's offices, clinics or hospitals needs to be abandoned if civilian
defense against biological weapons is to become a reality.
NATURAL RESCUE REMEDIES
Since anthrax is the most feared toxin it will be addressed first. 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.
The anthrax bacterium's toxicity emanates from its ability to kill
macrophage cells which are part of the immune system. Studies have shown
that sulfur-bearing antioxidants (alpha lipoic acid, N-acetyl cysteine,
taurine) and vitamin C, which elevate levels of glutathione, a natural
antioxidant within the body, counters the toxicity produced by anthrax.
[Molecular Medicine, November 1994; Immunopharmacology, January 2000;
Applied Environmental Microbiology, May 1979]
The above sulfur compounds can be obtained from health food stores and taken
in doses ranging from 100-500 mg. Vitamin C should be the buffered alkaline
form (mineral ascorbates) rather than the acidic form (ascorbic acid) and
should be combined with bioflavonoids which prolong vitamin C's action in
the blood circulation. The powdered form of vitamin C is recommended to
achieve optimal dosing. A tablespoon of vitamin C powder (about 10,000 mgs)
can be added to juice. Good products are Twinlab's Super Ascorbate C powder
and Alacer's powdered vitamin C.
Melatonin, a sleep-inducing hormone available at most health food
stores, has been shown to help prevent lethal toxins from anthrax exposure.
[Cell Biology Toxicology, Volume 16, 2000] It could be taken at bedtime in
doses ranging from 5-20 mg. Melatonin boosts glutathione levels during
sleep.
Of additional interest, one of the methods by which mustard gas works is its
ability to bring about cell death by depleting cell levels of glutathione
eMedicine Journal, April 9, 2001] So glutathione is also an antidote for
mustard gas poisoning.
Virtually all bacteria, viruses and fungi depend upon iron as a growth
factor. [Iron & Your Health, T.F. Emery, CRC Press, 1991] Iron-chelating
(removing) drugs and antibiotics (Adriamycin, Vancomycin, others) are
effective against pathogens. The plague (Yersinia pestis), botulism,
smallpox and anthrax could all be potentially treated with non-prescription
metal-binding chelators. For example, iron removal retards the growth of the
plague. [Medical Hypotheses, January 1980] The biological
activity of the botulinum toxin depends upon iron, and metal chelators may
be beneficial. Infection Immunology, October 1989, Toxicon, July, 1997].
Phytic acid (IP6), derived as an extract from rice bran, is the most
potent natural iron chelator and has strong antibiotic and antioxidant
action. [Free Radical Biology Medicine, Volume 8, 1990; Journal Biological
Chemistry, August 25, 1987] IP6 has been found to have similar |
iron-chelating properties as desferrioxamine, a drug commonly used to kill
germs, tumor cells or to remove undesirable minerals from the body.
[Biochemistry Journal, September 15, 1993] IP6 rice bran extract
(2000-4000 mg) should be taken in between meals with filtered or bottled
water only (no juice).
The antibacterial, antiseptic action of plant oils has been described in
recent medical literature and may be helpful in fighting biological toxins.
[Journal Applied Microbiology, Volume 88, 2000] A potent natural
antibiotic, more powerful than many prescription antibiotics, is oil of
oregano. One study showed that oregano completely inhibited the growth of 25
germs such as Staphylococcus aureas, Escherichia coli, Yersinia
enterocolitica and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. [Journal Food Protection, July
2001] Oregano has been shown to be effective in eradicating intestinal
parasites in humans. [Phytotherapy Research, May 2000] Wild oregano, which
is quite different than the variety on most kitchen spice racks, has over 50
antibacterial compounds. Just one part wild oregano oil in 4000 dilution
sterilizes contaminated water. [London Times, May 8, 2001]
Oregano powder from whole leaf oregano is available as OregamaxTM capsules
(North American Herb & Spice Co.). A spectacular development in natural
antibiotic therapy is the manufacture of oregano powder from 100% pure
oregano oil, producing one of the most potent antibiotics known. It has
recently become available under the trade name OregacinTM (North American
Herb & Spice Co.). It costs about $1 per pill, but this is a far cry from
the $16 per pill for Vancomycin, known as most potent prescription
antibiotic.
Nature also provides nerve gas antitoxins. Nerve gas interrupts the normal
transmission of nerve impulses by altering levels of
acetycholinesterase, the enzyme that degrades the nerve transmitter
acetycholine. Huperzine A, a derivative of Chinese club moss, has been
suggested as a pre-treatment against nerve gases. [Annals Pharmacology
France, January 2000] The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research conducted
studies
which revealed that huperzine A protects against nerve gas poisoning in a
superior manner to physostigmine, a long-standing anti-nerve toxin.drug.
[Defense Technical Information Center Review, Volume 2, December 1996]
Huperzine A is
available as a food supplement at most health food stores. Suggested dosage
is 150 mcg per day. Pretreatment is advised prior to nerve gas exposure.
SUMMARY. 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.
Last portion of article by Bill Sardi
http://www.sdm2000.com/toxinreport.doc
Copyright Bill Sardi
Knowledge of Health, Inc.
457 West Allen Avenue #117
San Dimas, California 91773
Reproduction or distribution of this report for commercial purposes is
strictly forbidden.