05-13-06 -
I spent the wee hours this morning reading a 63 page joint report by The British Society for Ecological Medicine and the Alliance for Natural Health on "The Pivotal Role for Natural Products in Countering an Avian Influenza Pandemic" The report was put together by some of the best scientists and doctors in the world on Alternative Health and Ortho-Molecular Medicine. Their report argues in favor of trying to prevent through self-treatment and potential reversing the out break of the H5N1 Avian Flu Virus ( Bird Flu), into the general public, by using targeted nutritional intervention as opposed to pharmaceutical drugs.
Although ultimately many people will have to be hospitalized, the report suggests that the chances of survival could be significantly improved by the prophylactic use of mainly 3 important nutrients and some important lifestyle changes. While Tamiflu may be the medical choice for treating the Bird Flu, it might make more sense to begin a natural program early in the spread of the virus, if and when it comes, to improve your immune systems ability to handle the attack on it's own.
The report was put together in the hopes that the World Health Organization would take the boards recommendations and educate the public on what they can do to have the best chance of survival.
Without getting too bogged down with the details mentioned in the 63 page report, here is what they are recommending people to do in the event the Avian Flu hits our shores and begins to replicate between humans.
Several key micro-nutrients were mentioned as potentially life-saving because of their ability to improve the immune system and actually alter the viruses effect on the body. These nutrients included high doses of vitamin C, zinc, b-12, selenium, vitamin A and some botanical substances like Mushrooms, garlic and phytonutrients found in bright color foods.
Protocol 1 for prophylactic use of nutrients...
Zinc - Adults 25 mgs - children 10 mgs
Vitamin C - Adults 3,000 mgs - children 1,000 mgs
Vitamin A - Adults 20,000 iu's - children 10,000 iu's
or Beta Carotene - Adults 60 mgs - children 30 mgs
( Program can be taken for the long term, divided into many doses during the day,with meals)
Protocol 2 for self-treatment...
Zinc - Adults 50 mgs - children 20 mgs
Vitamin C - Adults 6,000 mgs - children 2,000 mgs - Start slow to bowel tolerance level.
Vitamin A - Adults 40,000 iu's - children 20,000 iu's - Short term use.
or Beta Carotene - Adults 120 mgs - children 60 mgs
( Program should be taken more for the short term, divided into many doses during the day,with meals) Do this with the support of your doctor, and or a alternative health professional only.)
NSI Vitamin C -- 1,000 mg - 250 Caps
NSI L-Optizinc -- 30 mg of Zinc - 200 Caps
Country Life Vitamin A -- 10,000 IU 100 Softgels
Nature's Way Beta Carotene -- 25,000 IU - 60 Softgels
Please read the whole report before taking on their program as their are lots of caveats that I am not including in this short review. The full report can be read at the following location and requires The Adobe Reader Program, which is free. The report can be read on their website, located on the right side of their page. http://www.anhcampaign.org/
Dietary recommendations are as follows...
A daily multi vitamin mineral suppement along with a diet of preferably 5-9 portions of organic fruits and vegetables, lots of pure water, fats from olive oil, flax seeds, fish and avoid sugar, refined foods, saturated fats and trans fats.
I personally recommend a Hunter-Gatherer type diet, including lots of proteins from fresh meats and nuts as well as the diet they contend as the best. Remember that fats and proteins are essential daily and support the immune system, but grains, cereals, and most carbohydrates are non essential, and should be in the form of low glycemic vegetables, fruits and nuts.
On a personal note, I have been on a program for over 25 years that exceeds their nutrient suggestions as a life extension program, and it has created an extremely strong immune system.
Let's all take charge of our own health, when ever possible, as no one cares more about you and your wellbeing, than you do.
CW
Christopher Wiechert, C.N.C.
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