In 2019, we may look a decade into our past and laugh about today's panic regarding the recent outbreak of swine flu-bird flu hybrid. While I earnestly hope that fears of a flu pandemic are overreactions, it seems to be more likely than not that the swine flu will spread to epidemic or pandemic proportions. Amid confessions from the Centers for Disease Control that containment of the virus is "highly unlikely", many families are scrambling to do whatever possible to prevent the infection from spreading to them and their loved ones.
I am an herbalist and nutritionist, and my pantry is stockpiled with antiviral herbs and vitamin compounds. Many of the same people who made fun of me three years ago are now calling me, frantically asking for advice about which herbs and supplements they can buy to keep the swine flu pandemic from striking their families. While I can offer no guarantees, I hope--and have reason to believe--that the following nutritional supplements may help to stop, slow, or weaken the swine flu/avian flu virus.
Vitamin D
Many Americans, especially young children, are alarmingly deficient in vitamin D. In addition to being absolutely essential for the proper function of the bones and central nervous system, vitamin D plays a critical role in enabling the immune system to successfully defeat viruses of all kinds. One 2006 study hit headlines when it concluded that vitamin D is extremely effective in fighting standard influenza strains.
During 2006, I noticed an extreme spike in the sales of vitamin D supplements in the store I was managing, but I was not surprised when health trends shifted and my clients instead switched to "trendier" supplements. Now, as swine flu rears its ugly head with all the markings of a pandemic, it is more important than ever that Americans drastically increase their intake of this critical vitamin.
Elderberry Syrup
I am an herbalist and nutritionist, and my pantry is stockpiled with antiviral herbs and vitamin compounds. Many of the same people who made fun of me three years ago are now calling me, frantically asking for advice about which herbs and supplements they can buy to keep the swine flu pandemic from striking their families. While I can offer no guarantees, I hope--and have reason to believe--that the following nutritional supplements may help to stop, slow, or weaken the swine flu/avian flu virus.
Vitamin D
Many Americans, especially young children, are alarmingly deficient in vitamin D. In addition to being absolutely essential for the proper function of the bones and central nervous system, vitamin D plays a critical role in enabling the immune system to successfully defeat viruses of all kinds. One 2006 study hit headlines when it concluded that vitamin D is extremely effective in fighting standard influenza strains.
During 2006, I noticed an extreme spike in the sales of vitamin D supplements in the store I was managing, but I was not surprised when health trends shifted and my clients instead switched to "trendier" supplements. Now, as swine flu rears its ugly head with all the markings of a pandemic, it is more important than ever that Americans drastically increase their intake of this critical vitamin.
Elderberry Syrup
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Gold Star Herbals
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08/20/2009
"Based on our experts pharmaceutical knowledge we have developed a special formulation based on nature's own ingredients to " Help relieve the symptoms of all flu to include Swine Flu and Bird Flu" The formulation uses the same plant extracts as the Tammie Flu capsules, Star anise, star aniseed, + another herbal extract known to help, "Extract of elderberry": A few clinical studies have shown effectiveness of a formulation based on an extract of elderberry, in the treatment of both adults and children with either type A or B influenza.
Extract of elderberry reduced both the severity and duration of flu symptoms in otherwise healthy subjects, but should not be considered a substitute for influenza vaccination in high risk individuals. An in vitro study showed possible effectivness against the H5N1 avian influenza virus
Star anise, star aniseed, or Shikimic acid, a primary feedstock used to create the anti-flu drug Tamiflu, is produced by most autotrophic organisms, but star
Swine Flu Herbal Launched
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08/05/2009
"based on our experts pharmaceutical knowledge we have developed a special formulation based on nature's own ingredients to " Help relieve the symptoms of all flu to include Swine Flu and Bird Flu" The formulation uses the same plant extracts as the Tammie Flu capsules, Star anise, star aniseed, + another herbal extract known to help, "extract of elderberry": A few clinical studies have shown effectiveness of a formulation based on an extract of elderberry, in the treatment of both adults and children with either type A or B influenza. extract of elderberry reduced both the severity and duration of flu symptoms in otherwise healthy subjects, but should not be considered a substitute for influenza vaccination in high risk individuals. An in vitro study showed possible effectivness against the H5N1 avian influenza virus
Star anise, star aniseed, or Shikimic acid, a primary feedstock used to create the anti-flu drug Tamiflu, is produced by most autotrophic organisms, but star anis
Journalist Files Charges Against WHO and UN for Bioterrorism and Intent to Commit Mass Murder.
Austrian investigative journalist is warning the world that the greatest crime in the history of humanity is underway.
Jane Burgermeister has recently filed criminal charges with the FBI against
the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations (UN), and several of the highest ranking government corporate officials including President Obama, David de
Roschild and David Rockefeller concerning bioterrorism and attempts to commit mass murder.
She has also prepared an injunction against forced vaccination which is being filed in America. These actions follow her charges
filed in April against Baxter AG and Avir Green Hills Biotechnology of Austria for producing contaminated bird flu vaccine. Read it all at http://www.naturalnews.com/026503_pandemic_swine_flu_bioterrorism.html and http://en.wordpress.com/tag/jane-burgermeister/ and http://www.wikio.com/themes/Jane+Burgermeister
Franko Spaghettio
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04/29/2009
Fantastic info we can all use right now, and seemingly the most plagiarized article on the web currently. You amazed me again; someone should give you an award of some kind. Whatever you are being paid, it can't be enough. Your diverse range of expertise combined with the excellence of your writing style make you a national treasure. Rock on with your bad self!
Dustin
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04/28/2009
My understanding is this strain causes serious inflammation to the lungs and throat which ultimately kills the host. Would supplements/herbs/medications that reduce inflammation be of any help?
Nancy: that's certianly the subject of hot controversy right now. Sambucol has definitively stated that extensive demographic data indicates no increased risk of cytokine storm for people taking elderberry. After this article was published, more news came out about the potential inner-workings of the swine flu virus. While I still believe (as do many herbalists and health care providers) that elderberry is safe and effective-- based on previous demographic data-- it is true that we are dealing with a new virus and do not yet have demographic studies or controlled trials to confirm the risk with this particular flu strain.
nancy
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04/28/2009
I have read multiple sites that state that Eldeberry increases the chances of incurring a cytokine storm and should not be used for flues that are the deadly kind.
Elderberry has no known side effects, interactions, or toxic effects. Vitamin D is only dangerous in sustained excess of 40,000 IUs per day (200 times the standard dose). Selenium is only dangerous when guidelines are exceeded. An upcoming article discusses three more supplements that may be effective in fighting swine flu, and their side effects are carefully documented because they have more of a potential for interaction. Another upcoming article has a detailed discussion of elderberry's safety. As always, no supplement (however safe) should be taken without medical guidance.
SA
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04/27/2009
Why not list some of the possible side effects of elderberry or other vitamins listed? So many herbal remedies have very toxic impact on the body.
Thanks Juniper! Just one question. Can my kids get enough Vitamin D by playing outside? Elderberry sounds like strong stuff!
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