NATURAL RESCUE REMEDIES (for anthrax, nerve gas, e

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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-acetylcysteine, 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 Cshould be the buffered alkaline form (mineral ascorbates) ratherthan 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. [Medicine 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 1998] 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, 199! 3] 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 2001] Wild oregano, which is quite different from 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.

Oregano oil can also kill toenail fungus and allows nails to grow back in normally and release that awful foot smell and yellow thick skin.

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. Huper zine A, a derivative of Chinese club moss, has been suggested as a pre-treatment against nerve gases. [Annals Pharmacology France, January 2001] 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.

Afraid of Anthrax? Strengthen Your Immune System!
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Salt is lethal to bacteria. The simplest home remedy for those worried about exposure to anthrax is to rinse your nose with salt (any kind will do) mixed into water. Taste your mixture to be certain it is very salty. Getting this up your nose can be accomplished by putting your nose into the salt solution and snorting it in, or you may wish to buy a "neti pot," a device from India used to rinse the nasal passages. Afterwards, blow your nose and spit out any residue that runs into the mouth.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) has been scientifically shown to kill all gram positive and gram negative bacteria. A small spray bottle of the tincture of the flowering tops can be used to spray the inside of the nose, killing any bacteria lurking there. Spraying tincture in your nose does sting a little and makes the eyes water, but don't dilute it, the alcohol is antibacterial too.

Garlic has been used to prevent infection for thousands of years; and it still works! No need to upset your stomach (and loved ones) by eating it raw; cooked garlic retains its antibacterial powers, so long as you eat enough of it. During plague times, healers in some areas wore a "bird's beak:" a stiff cone was made of paper or bark, stuffed with garlic and spices (cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg), and tied on over the nose to help prevent contagion. That's a little cumbersome for modern times, but inhaling the aroma of a cup of spicy tea (there are many blends available, or make your own) could help forestall anthrax.

Medicinal mushrooms are not only immune system tonics, they possess antibacterial properties which make them ideal for preventing anthrax infection, according to expert Paul Stametes. A tincture or strong infusion of any shelf fungus with pores can be used, he says. If you prefer to buy your mushrooms, rather than hunt for them, look for reishii (Ganoderma lucidum) or shiitake (Lentinus edodes). Both are adaptogenic, revitalizing, regenerative, and able to directly suppress infection. Side effects, even from large doses, are rare.

Essential oils are antibacterial, and some sources suggest rubbing them inside the nose or spraying the air with these extremely concentrated oils to counter anthrax infections. I don't. Essential oils are likely to cause a variety of side effects (such as damage to the mucus surfaces of the nose and lungs, and stress to the lymphatic system) that could, paradoxically, make infection more likely and more virulent.


Cayenne and golden seal are antibacterial, but too strong to be used as preventatives. Snuffing hot pepper up your nose would kill anthrax, but at the risk of irritating your nose and respiratory passages, damaging their protective mucus surfaces, and stressing your immune system. I rarely use golden seal, not only because it can cause severe side effects, but also because it is approaching extinction in the wild.

Echinacea root is the all-American immune system strengthener. It triggers production of white blood cells, interferon, leukocytes, T-cells, and B-lymphocytes, as well as directly inhibiting the growth of most bacteria and viruses. Peter Holmes, author of Energetics of Western Herbs, cites it as being effective against anthrax. Echinacea tincture is my first choice for countering infection. (Capsules and pills of echinacea, if used for lengthy periods, may be counterproductive.) A dose of the tincture is one drop for every pound of body weight. I take this several times a week as a preventative, several times daily when there is active infection. If I were exposed to anthrax, I would take a dose every hour for at least ten days.

Usnea, a common lichen, is especially rich in a powerful antibacterial bitter called usnic acid (also usinic acid). I use the tincture of Usnea barbata (a dose is 1-2 dropperfuls), but other lichens show similar immune-enhancing and tonifying properties. There are no side effects reported from use of even large amounts of usnea tincture.

Poke root tincture (Phytolacca americana) kicks the immune system into gear incredibly fast. I’ve seen chronic infection of many years’ standing resolve after only one dose, and acute infection subside in a matter of hours. Poke’s effect seems to be focused on the lymphatic and glandular tissues of the throat and chest, making it the perfect counter to inhaled anthrax, which attacks the lymph nodes around the lungs. Poke is a specific against pneumonia and a protector of the lungs. It contains an antibacterial alkaloid and a special antiviral protein. It is magnifies the effects of echinacea and they work wonderfully well together.

Poke root is powerful medicine, in fact, a potential poison, and the dose is very small. One drop of poke tincture may be taken daily for no more than three months as a counter to possible infection. Those with a positive diagnosis could use a single drop as frequently as six times a day. Alkaloids in poke root tincture can accumulate in the kidneys, making extended use risky, though some people have taken doses of 15 drops a day for a year or more without apparent harm. Caution: You can feel spacy and out of your body when taking poke, especially at higher doses. The first few times, take it after dinner and stay home so you can judge your reaction.

To be assured of a supply of poke tincture, you may need to make it yourself, as it is rarely found for sale. Poke is a common garden and roadside weed of northeastern North America, tall (5-7 feet) with conspicuous dark purple berries and magenta-hued stalks. Dig roots after hard frost, when tops are dead and yellowed, and tincture, fresh, for six weeks in 100 proof vodka

Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus) is widely considered the single most effective immune tonic and adaptogen in the herbal realm. Safe and inexpensive, it helps the immune system respond quickly to infection and mitigates the effects of stress. Astragalus root is also an excellent ally for building powerful immunity. Both, or either, may be taken daily for extended periods with no ill effects. I throw several pieces of these roots in every pot of soup I cook. Tincture is less effective as a tonic; and I avoid capsules completely.

Ginseng root (Panax quinquefolius or Panax ginseng) is another exceptional ally for the immune system, especially when there is physical or emotional stress. In any form (tincture, tea, extract) it nourishes production of interferon, phagocytes, antibodies, and killer T-cells. So long as you need ginseng, there’s no overdose; if you take it when you don’t need it however, it may produce an unpleasant, jittery, speedy sensation.

HEALTHY THOUGHTS But herbs alone are not enough. What we think, and what we consume, are also important parts of building strong immunity. Candace Pert, visiting professor of neuroscience at Rutgers University, has proven that every cell of the body participates in the immune system through an integrated network of chemical, electrical, and hormonal signals. The immune system is a network, she says, which resonates with the vibrations that surround it. It is as affected by emotions as by bacteria, as impacted by thoughts as by drugs.


Natural Rescue Remedies for Anthrax
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Bee Propolis and Honey

Using honey as a medicine dates back to ancient Egypt, Rome, Greece, and China. It is an important remedy in Ayurvedic Medicine in India.
Modern research has verified several antibacterial applications of honey and propolis. These substances provide a potent preventive against biological agents.

Honey

A number of recent studies have shown that externally applied honey can prevent a broad range of bacterial infections and promote healing in surgical and burn patients (who are at high risk of infection). Honey often works even better than antibiotics.

When burn victims were treated with a honey-soaked gauze they healed in about half the time and with half the scar tissue of patients treated conventionally. (1) Unprocessed honey was found to inhibit most of the fungi and bacteria causing surgical and wound infections. Honey is an important medicine in Ayurvedic and eastern medicine. Now, researchers in west also suggest that it my be an ideal topical wound dressing agent in surgical infections, burns and wound infections. (2)

Honey's usefulness in bacterial infection control has been thoroughly recorded in folk medicine. Now we have several clinical studies that verify these folk medicine applications. Gastric ulcers are caused by the Helicobacter pylori bacterium. One of the folk remedy applications of honey is in the treatment of dyspepsia (stomach upset). In a controlled experiment at New Zealand, honey was found to stop the growth of H. Pylori colonies in only three days. (3) Other studies have demonstrated that honey inhibits the growth of dangerous bacteria such as E. Coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella, Shigella, and Vibrio cholera. (4)

Propolis

Propolis is the part the beehives are made of. Bees create it by collecting a resinous sap from trees, then mixing it with wax. Propolis contains a rich variety of potent polyphenols and flavonoids, including terpenes and benzoic, caffeic, and cinnamic acids.

Research suggests that propolis is a powerful natural antibiotic. Propolis extracts stopped the growth of S. Aureus in China. (5) It enhanced the antistaph activity of some pharmaceutical antibiotics in European trials, including streptomycin. (6) It is also useful in inhibiting the activity of several streptococci species involved in dental caries.

Clinical trials to determine the effectiveness of antibiotic properties of propolis found that propolis is equal to or slightly more effective than two common antibiotics, erythromycin and amoxicillin, in killing Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus faecalis bacteria.

Unlike antibiotics, propolis is also effective against viruses. Propolis was found to be useful in fighting upper respiratory infections, such as those caused by the common cold and influenza viruses. (7) It may also play a role in preventing colon cancer. Propolis extracts prevented the formation of precancerous tissues in rats after exposure to cancer-causing chemicals. (8)

Recommendations

Honey is an important medicinal substance in Ayurvedic medicine. Honey and propolis are useful in protecting from many bacterial and viral infections. You can derive the antimicrobial benefits of honey by using it as a sweetener.

Propolis capsules may be taken as a supplement to give a boost to your immune system and as a concentrated natural antibiotic.

Caution

Do not give honey or any other bee food to an infant under one year of age. Honey contains dangerous spores that an infant's immature immune system cannot fight. These spores are not a problem for the immune systems of older, healthy children and adults. (9)

References

1. Subrahmanyam, M., "Honey-lmpregnated Gauze versus Amniotic Membrane in the Treatment of Burns," Burns, August 1994; 20:331-333.

2. Efram, S. E., et al., "The Antimicrobial Spectrum of Honey and Its Clinical Significance," Infection, July-August 1992; 20:227-229.

3. Al Somal, N., et al., "Susceptibility of Helicobacter pylori to the Antibacterial Activity of Manuka Honey," Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, January 1994; 87:9-12.

4. Zumla, A., and Lulat, A., "Honey-A Remedy Rediscovered," Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, July 1989; 82:384-385.

5. Qiao, Z., and Chen, R., "Isolation and Identification of Antibiotic Constituents of Propolis from Henan," China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica, August 1991; 16:481-482.

6. Krol, W., et al., "Synergistic Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Propolis and Antibiotics on the Growth of Staphylococcus aureus," Arzneimittel-Forschung, May 1993; 43:607-609.

7. Focht, J., et al., "Bactericidal Effect of Propolis In Vitro against Agents Causing Upper Respiratory Tract Infections," Arzneimittel-Forschung, August 1993; 43:921-923.

8. Rao, C. V., et al., "Inhibitory Effect of Caffeic Acid Esters on Azoxymethane-Induced Biochemical Changes and Aberrant Crypt Foci Formation in Rat Colon," Cancer Research, September 15, 1993; 53:1482-1488.

9. Richard P. Huemer MD., and Jack Challem, "Natural Health Guide to Beating the Supergerms," Pocket Books, New York, 1997.


Colloidal Silver as an Antibiotic

Colloidal Silver is a clinically proven, powerful natural antibiotic. It is believed to kill over 650 different disease-causing pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungus and yeast). Colloidal silver was used widely from the time of Hippocrates until around 1938 when the use of synthetic antibiotics became popular.
"There aren't any known microbe that can survive after silver is used!"

Dr. Henry Crooke, 1910

According to Larry Dossey, MD, silver taken orally can fight off a variety of bacteria and viruses (Journal of Longevity, 1997).

See: History of The Use of Colloidal Silver for Healing

Silver in both liquid and airborne-aerosol has been known since 1887 to be extremely toxic to Anthrax spores, according to Ward Dean MD (Vitamin Research News, October 2001). Although there is no clearly defined dosage, silver is known to be quite safe and so it would be wise to err on the higher use side if you suspect that you have been exposed to anthrax.

Antibiotics are gradually losing their effectiveness against bacteria. The newer strains of bacteria has developed immunity to the antibiotics in common use. The production of new antibiotics has not kept pace with the newer strains of bacteria.

Colloidal silver kills a wide range of bacteria. More importantly, the mechanism by which the colloidal silver kills bacteria is different from those of antibiotics. Several studies show that bacteria have a harder time becoming resistant to silver than to antibiotics.

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There are no known pathogens which have demonstrated resistance to silver.

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Colloidal silver may be taken safely as a preventive measure against possible anthrax exposure. With colloidal silver in your system, it can be killing the anthrax right away. Once you know that you are positively been exposed to anthrax, you should take the treatment recommended by your health practitioner to be absolutely sure. But colloidal silver will give you some leg room to work with by boosting your immunity against anthrax bacteria.

Dosage

Take 1-2 ounces daily. There is no guarantee that it will be 100% effective against anthrax, but there is no downside risk.

According to Prof. Ronald J. Gibbs, Director of the Center for Colloidal Science, University of Delaware, the size of the particles in the colloidal silver suspensions is very important. Particle size controls the surface area and, therefore, the effectiveness of the colloidal silver suspension. According to Prof. Gibbs, the particle sizes typically found in colloidal silver products range from 1 micron to 0.001 microns in diameter. A suspension of colloid silver having more particles in smaller sizes is preferred for maximum effectiveness.

Safety of Colloidal Silver

Colloidal silver is believed to be completely safe when taken in diluted form as directed. There are no known interactions between pure colloidal silver and any drugs, herbs or medicines. Because the silver is in a colloidal form, any excess that is not needed by the body is eliminated thereby preventing the accumulation in body tissues for long periods of time. It is non-toxic to the body. No known cases of colloidal silver overdose is known. However, its effect on the kidney and liver is not known and hence we recommend caution in its use. Also do not use higher concentration of colloidal silver.

Sources:
Jon J. Brooks, M.D.
Prof. (Dr.) Ronald J. Gibbs, Director, The Center for Colloidal Science, University of Delaware
Annemarie St. Michael, Pastoral Pastor, Church of the Creator

[Note: The poster is not familiar with these sources, so I encourage further investigation of these. All the remedies that were presented for each of the sites are not posted here, please refer to the links to get ALL the info.]