Flu and other viral illness tips.
A lot of people I know are coming down with the flu (and ugh it's nasty), so I've spent some time searching out things that can be done about it. A lot of the following information is in a "gray area" as far as being backed up with specific research goes. As far as I can tell, most of these supplements are being added based on in vitro studies. But, if what you have is viral, there isn't much that can be done with conventional medicine besides waiting it out and treating symptoms, so this stuff at least wont hurt you.
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7. If you do become ill, start increasing your vitamin C dosage dramatically - your bowel tolerance dose will rise as it is used to detoxify your body from the virus toxins; it may rise to as much as 100,000-200,000 mg (100 to 200 grams) per day (adult dose). Take up to 4000 mg per dose, with increased number of dosages. Start taking 12,000 mg of each of l-lysine, l-proline and l-glycine per day, in divided doses. Take 1000 mg oregano, 4000 mg turmeric, 4000 mg ginger, 4000 mg garlic, 45 mg zinc/3 mg copper, and 2000 mg green tea per day, in divided doses. Increase fluid intake to 3-4 quarts (liters) per day. (These are the adult doses, modify by weight for children.) Eat easily-digestable meals complemented with 1/2-scoop soy protein shakes. Continue this regimen until all signs of illness have subsided. If the illness is not controlled by the regimen, obtain a series (2-3 per week) of 30-gram Vitamin C intravenous infusions at a chelation or alternative health clinic, with higher dosages if necessary for pneumonia or previously compromised immunity (e.g., AIDS or CFIDS). (Important: See note above regarding use of this regimen during pregnancy; do not use oregano oil during pregnancy.)
From: http://www.worldhealth.net/p/avian-influenza-are-you-prepared-2005-10-11.html (for the avian flu, this info should be applicable to the viral bugs going around now.)
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More info on megadosing vitamin c:
http://www.doctoryourself.com/cathcart_thirdface.html
I dont know if I buy the "acute induced scurvy" hypothesis, but a lot of people swear by this method. Shortens durations of flu and mono. Having Dawn do it now, as she's coming down with it, apparently. I'll update on her progress to see if if seems to be helping.
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best,
steven
A lot of people I know are coming down with the flu (and ugh it's nasty), so I've spent some time searching out things that can be done about it. A lot of the following information is in a "gray area" as far as being backed up with specific research goes. As far as I can tell, most of these supplements are being added based on in vitro studies. But, if what you have is viral, there isn't much that can be done with conventional medicine besides waiting it out and treating symptoms, so this stuff at least wont hurt you.
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7. If you do become ill, start increasing your vitamin C dosage dramatically - your bowel tolerance dose will rise as it is used to detoxify your body from the virus toxins; it may rise to as much as 100,000-200,000 mg (100 to 200 grams) per day (adult dose). Take up to 4000 mg per dose, with increased number of dosages. Start taking 12,000 mg of each of l-lysine, l-proline and l-glycine per day, in divided doses. Take 1000 mg oregano, 4000 mg turmeric, 4000 mg ginger, 4000 mg garlic, 45 mg zinc/3 mg copper, and 2000 mg green tea per day, in divided doses. Increase fluid intake to 3-4 quarts (liters) per day. (These are the adult doses, modify by weight for children.) Eat easily-digestable meals complemented with 1/2-scoop soy protein shakes. Continue this regimen until all signs of illness have subsided. If the illness is not controlled by the regimen, obtain a series (2-3 per week) of 30-gram Vitamin C intravenous infusions at a chelation or alternative health clinic, with higher dosages if necessary for pneumonia or previously compromised immunity (e.g., AIDS or CFIDS). (Important: See note above regarding use of this regimen during pregnancy; do not use oregano oil during pregnancy.)
From: http://www.worldhealth.net/p
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More info on megadosing vitamin c:
http://www.doctoryourself.com
I dont know if I buy the "acute induced scurvy" hypothesis, but a lot of people swear by this method. Shortens durations of flu and mono. Having Dawn do it now, as she's coming down with it, apparently. I'll update on her progress to see if if seems to be helping.
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best,
steven
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