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Aloha everyone, I just received this newsletter from the school that I went to in San Diego www.selfhealschool.com for herbs, aromatherapy, nutrition, manifesting and energy healing courses. and Jane are VERY good friends of mine, both were students of mine for voice, and know there stuff. I am passing this important information on. e malama pono (name deleted)

Swine Flu and you

 

Both Tamiflu and Ralenza, the anti flu pharmaceuticals, were designed to combat human strains of the influenza A and B viruses.  They combat the flu by inhibiting the way that the virus spreads in the body (the same enzyme inhibitors as Elder). Tamiflu is given orally and Ralenza is administered via an inhaler. Both Tamiflu and Ralenza are approved for use in adults and children over the age of 7.

It is important to note that the side effects of these drugs can be similar to Swine Flu symptoms and this may be to blame for anecdotal reports that the medications have been ineffective treatments. The CDC has no vaccine for A/H1N1 Swine Flu but it has expressed confidence in both Tamiflu andRalenza.

 

Natural Swine Flu Treatment

Jane and I were at the health club yesterday and were discussing herbs for Swine flu with another member who had taught herbology at Stanford University. He said that Black Elder Syrup (Sambucol) had an enzyme inhibitor that prevented the swine flu virus from invading our lung cells.

 

" research has shown that the antiviral effect of Sambucol is not strain-specific " .

" In studies, it was effective against all influenza viruses tested.

 

Swine flu viruses do not normally infect humans, however, recent human infections have been diagnosed in the United States and abroad. There are 2 out of the 4 anti-viral drugs used to treat influenza viruses that have been effective in treating this new strain of swine flu. Herbal remedies can stimulate the immune system to better combat the effects of the flu while relieving symptoms and speeding recovery. There are a handful of herbs that are well known for their anti-viral and immune-boosting properties.

Echinacea is considered by many to be the best overall herbal remedy against viruses. By helping to destroy the virus and boost the immune system, it allows your body to effectively eliminate the virus in a shorter time span, resulting in less severe symptoms and decreased rate of complications and/or secondary infections. Echinacea works best as a preventative measure and with the possibility of a swine flu pandemic, it may be a good idea to stock up on this herbal remedy.

In a possible pandemic swine flu scenario, there are likely to be shortages of Tamiflu and Relenza, the 2 anti-viral medications that have been proven to be effective in treating the swine flu. Treatment with herbal remedies may become a necessity if the swine flu does in fact emerge into a pandemic. Black elderberry extract has shown promising results in treating influenza viruses. A small study published years ago showed that 93% of flu patients givenSambucol, a black elderberry extract available at health food stores, were entirely symptom-free within 2 days while those taking a placebo took an average of 6 days to recover. In folk medicine, flowers from the black elder bush were used to calm symptoms associated with colds, flu and sinus problems. Unlike Echinacea, Elderberry is not affective at preventing flu and will only aid in treating the flu symptoms in infected individuals.

While the world anxiously waits to see which directions this swine flu will take, it is never too soon to begin preventative measures. Increase your daily intake of fresh fruits and vegetables to boost antioxidant intake. Get plenty of rest to improve internal healing systems and engage in aerobic exercise which will strengthen respiratory function. Stop by your local health food store and pick up a few bottles of Sambucol and Echinacea. It’s better to have these items on hand should the need arise to use them.

Hope this is helpful to you.

 

Jane and