Avian Flu Resources

Avian influenza is described as a “pandemic” bird flu, called H5N1, could easily mix with the human influenza virus to create a new virus. In Asia, flocks of birds have been found to be infected with avian influenza. Fortunately for humans, precautionary measures can be taken to avoid catching the deadly virus. However, a thorough understanding of the virus and symptoms of avian influenza, is necessary.

Avian influenza is a virus that currently affects only birds. When a bird catches the disease, with rare exceptions, it often shows no symptoms. May the birds spread the virus to another, causing mass death of poultry. The spread of bird flu, resident in the discharge of mucus, body fluids and feces. For example, if a bird eats food that has been in contact with the feces, chances are that the contract will be sick birds.

Men are more likely to contract bird flu if the person has a pre-existing flu. If a sick person is in close contact with birds that are infected may spread the virus to humans. This happens most frequently when the stool is by inhalation of dust particles, when the mucus in a affected birds, or for insufficiently cooked poultry is eaten.

Viruses adapt to a changing environment, it is possible that the bird flu virus could combine with human influenza virus, creating a devastating virus. During the cold season and flu, people could quickly spread the virus to another. If this happens, a pandemic could rapidly kill a large percentage of world population.

Marketing live birds are common in Asia. It is also common in Asian communities that village families raise poultry for food to sell in the markets, without regard to health practices. Feces of birds is also a concern for the spread of avian flu. The World Health Organization (WHO) said that travelers from Asian countries should avoid live food markets.

Another way to avoid contracting bird flu symptoms is to cook poultry. When poultry is cooked to at least 160 degrees, the bird flu virus is killed, and the transmission of avian influenza is not possible.

Symptoms of avian influenza are particularly distinguished by influenza from symptoms of pneumonia and difficulty of breathing. Sore throat, muscle aches, fever, cough and conjunctivitis are the “normal” flu symptoms. If you have been exposed to live poultry in markets in Asia and exhibit symptoms of avian influenza, including pneumonia and breathing difficulties, consult your doctor at once.

It is likely that your doctor will prescribe a treatment of Tamiflu or Relenza, the more effective in the first 48 hours of exposure. At present, the virus has not developed immunity to these drugs. However, if caught early, survival chances are greater.

“There are many very effective natural products available to help boost your immune system and keep you well during flu season without needing blood to inject neurotoxic poisons and contaminants into your body. Your system Immune is the only thing that prevents you from being riddled with opportunistic infections and a host of other chronic diseases. We can not build immunity and protect the immune system with vaccines and drugs abuse. You can adjust the immune system through natural methods.

Strengthen the immune system, you do not just stimulate one or two components. There are 22 different instruments or components to the immune system, including T cells, B cells, natural killer cells (NK cells), macrophages, lymphocytes, leukocytes, monocytes, interferon gamma-globulin, interleukin 1,2,3,4, and other white blood cells. The 22 components must be orchestrated simultaneously like a symphony in order to optimize immunity. Although there are many natural solutions to help boost your immune system, here is a short but effective list of some of the most powerful immune enhancers used in alternative medicine:

• Oregano Oil: This natural wonder has been used for thousands of years as an antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antiseptic. Many people have reported that regular use of this product during the cold and flu prevented them from getting sick.
• Colostrum: This is the first fluid secreted by the mammary glands of mammals, mothers in the first days after childbirth. Colostrum contains high levels of proteins and growth factors and immune factors. It is used worldwide as one of the most powerful immune boosters known to man. The best colostrum on the market comes from New Zealand cows. Outside New Zealand, it is very difficult to ensure that the cows are fed grass and without antibiotics, growth hormones and steroids.
• Olive Leaf Extract: Combat all types of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites and is good for almost all infectious diseases. Some religious scholars theorize that it is olive leaf which are mentioned in Apocalypse 22:2, which are used for the healing of nations.
• Propolis: resinous substance that bees derive from trees and mix with beeswax. Used as a shield for the health of the hive, propolis has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antiseptic. Propolis has been used for thousands of years as a booster of the immune system.
• Colloidal Silver: This wonder product has for centuries and is to be one of the few things that have helped protect people during the height of bubonic plague. CAVEAT: See http://www.cqs.com/silver.htm.
• Royal Jelly: Fed that the queen bee. Contains over 100 nutritional properties and has long been known to strengthen the immune system.
• Bee Pollen: Plant pollen that bees harvest and pre-digest. Excellent for people with allergies and also strengthens the immune system.
• Aloe Vera: Contains high amounts of mucopolysaccharides which kick in the immune system to fight against the disease modulators.
• Homeopathic Remedies: There are some excellent homeopathic remedies that help to build immunity and ward off cold and flu. You can find many good homeopathic formulas to your health food store or you can find a homeopath in your area specialist that can custom blend formulas targeted to your immune system.
• Mushroom Extracts (Shiitake, Reishi, D-Fraction MAITAKE): Have an excellent knowledge of the immuno-stimulant properties. Shiitake increases T cell function, Reishi has anti-tumor MAITAKE and enhances the activity of key immune system cells known as T-helper cells or CD4 cells.
• Echinacea: Excellent herb for the immune system and lymphatic system. Echinacea has been proven very effective when it is cycling for 1-2 weeks throughout the season cold and flu. Initially the use of echinacea at the onset of a cold or flu, could help reduce the duration and severity of the disease.
• Vitamin C: Helps prevent free radical damage and has antifungal and astringent properties. High doses of vitamin C and cold throughout the flu season can help greatly to avoid infection.
• Garlic: An antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiseptic properties and has long been used to combat and prevent colds and infections. Use 3-4 cloves on salad or crushed on the bread when the immune system is weakened.
• Cayenne Pepper: Is used for a litany of health problems. Cayenne pepper warms the body, improves circulation and helps ward off colds, sinus infections and sore throat. This magical substance should be used on a daily basis during the cold season and the flu.
• Probiotics: Help to maintain and replenish intestinal flora. Flora plays a key role in immune system function optimally.
• Essential Fatty Acids: Well, like omega-3 fats and omega-6 to play a major role in cellular health. Good fats also help to bring nutrients into the cell and discard waste. EFA also contain large amounts of antioxidants that help protect your immune system.
• Oxygen Supplements: Virtually all anaerobic micro-organisms, ie they survive especially in the absence of oxygen. When the body’s blood oxygen is normal and the cells of sufficient oxygen, it is almost impossible to get sick. There are many good products to which choice can be added as drops to the water.
• Essential Oils: There are many essential oils such as frankincense, myrrh, nard, Rose Oil, thieves, and others that provide tremendous immune system protection. Essential oils have been used for thousands of years and have much Biblical support to support their use. They can be disseminated through aromatherapy or applied to the skin and feet.
• Zinc: An essential mineral that promotes a healthy immune system and fight free radicals. Zinc lozenges have been reported to be effective in relieving symptoms of colds and reduce the duration of colds.
• Alkaline Water: It is very important to keep your body well hydrated and your pH balance. Be sure to consume at least half your body weight per day of water to thoroughly remove toxins and hydrate your cells.
• Rest: It is particularly important during the cold season and the flu to avoid being run down. Make sure you get at least 6-8 hours of the night of quality sleep.

Although all these natural immune boosters can help you tremendously, nothing can replace a good diet and exercise can do for you. You can not feed your body of waste and make use of these natural alternatives as a last resort. Keep in mind that it costs nothing to remove all foods from the diet. Processed foods can lower your immune system.

The more man touches  food, the less you should consume of it. Replacing processed foods with whole foods also boosts your immune system. Sugars and sugar should be avoided at all costs, especially during the cold season and the flu. Sugar severely weakens the immune system and is the fuel that feed off the foreign invaders. “

Here a few steps towards establishing an alternative approach to addressing avian flu:

Natural remedies should be included as countermeasures.

• Vitamin C has been clinically proven to be safe and effective in treating influenza virus.
• Make natural remedies readily available to citizens of the world.
• Jonathan Campbell (Health Consultant): “Prepare for Avian Flu! A Natural Therapy for self-protection and treating Avian Influenza“.
• Dr. Cathcart: “Treatment of the flu with massive doses of vitamin C”.
• Dr. Matthias Rath: “The Avian Scare: Are Profits Behind the President’s Push for Tamiflu?”.

Prepare and train civilian health authorities in the event of a pandemic.

• Educate first responders in giving intravenous vitamin C.

Citizens of the world should have the choice whether or not to take pandemic drugs and vaccines.

• Act: Raise awareness about new approach.
• Petition: panhealth.org and thepetitionsite.com

Find alternatives to vaccination of birds.

• Stop WHO’s program of vaccination of birds, which appears to be causing the spread of the bird flu virus.
• Improve the conditions of  industrial poultry farms.

Here are some related readings:

• GlobalResearch.ca (March 2, 2006): Global Poultry Industry is the Root of the Bird Flu Crisis
• F. William Engdahl (November 27, 2005): Bird Flu and Chicken Factory Farms: Profit Bonanza for US Agribusiness
• Environmental News Service  (February, 27 2006): Report Blames Flu on Industrial Poultry Farms Not Backyard Birds
• GoVeg.com: Eating Meat Threatens Millions With Bird Flu
• No Panic - Dr. Stephan Lanka on Bird Flu, AIDS and the Corruption of Medicine

Action: Raise awareness about new approach. Join petition groups at www.panhealth.org and www.thepetitionsite.com.