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Brand-New Study on H1N1 and Elderberries |
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Randomized Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Elderberry Extract in the Treatment of Influenza A and B Virus InfectionsJ Int Med Res 2004;32(2):132-140, Z Zakay-Rones1, E Thom, T Wollan3, J Wadstein |
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Common Sense Health Tips for Surviving and Thriving in the New Flu Season |
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1. Put some extra healing energy into the ordinary things you do to keep yourself healthy from day to day -- eat whole organic food, exercise, spend 15 minutes in the sun for the vitamin D, walk out in the fresh air, breathe deep and relax. These are huge health measures you can take, no matter what else is going on in your life . |
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2. You've heard it before: WASH YOUR HANDS. This really is the most effective single thing you can do. Wash often, with alcohol-based hand cleaner or soap and water. While you're at it, use a little alcohol gel hand cleaner to wipe down a doorknob, keyboard, remote control or telephone receiver, wherever you are. Viruses can survive on these surfaces. Make sure the kids wash hands too, whenever they've been away from the house. Cover coughs or sneezes with a tissue. At left is a little device we have in the bathrooms at our house, to make it easier for kids to remember how long to wash or brush. |
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3. Don't let the hysterical press coverage and rumors about the flu stress you out. Stress takes a physical toll on your immune system. If you find yourself getting anxious, turn off the TV and computer, and go out in nature or play with the kids instead of fixating on your worry. |
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4. Have a plan. Pay attention to local news enough to know what is being recommended in your area, and be prepared, just in case. Our plan includes eating our vegetables, washing our hands carefully, and keeping some Elderberry Comfort around the house. |
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5. Anyone who feels sick should stay home. This isn't the time to be a hero. If you're not ill enough to be in bed, you can always do some restful work from home, or take a day to relax. |
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New Study: H1N1 Flu Deaths due to secondary bacterial Infections, especially Staph. Aureus |
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EXCERPT FROM ARTICLE PUBLISHED ON MERCOLA.COM, 10/31/2009: |
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"A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that of the 36 children who died from H1N1 from April to August, six had no chronic health conditions. But all of them had a co- occurring bacterial infection. |
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The most common co-occurring infection that causes flu-related deaths is staphylococcus aureus. A third of the population carries it, most in their nose or on their skin. |
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The flu causes upper respiratory damage, which allows the staph to make its way into the lungs." |
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Secondary Staph Aureus infections Responsible for H1N1 flu deaths |
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This information is relevant to those of us with very sensitive and immune-challenged children, such as those with autism, because our kids are so vulnerable to multiple infections, often at a subclinical level. This knowledge gives us one more tool for fighting the serious complications of this current flu virus, to try to make sure that no more children will die of secondary bacterial infections. |
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Based on this new information, we have a set of recommendations for which of our products may be helpful to support children and adults at elevated risk for H1N1 flu, as follows: |
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Study: Pau D'Arco may help fight Staph Aureus |
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BEST-ODDS ANTI-FLU PLAN |
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1. Elderberry comfort, 1 dropper a day while healthy, to help slow the flu if they get exposed. Since you can have the flu for 3 days before showing symptoms, it makes sense to keep a low level of elderberry in the system throughout flu season. |
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2. Rotation of Pau D'Arco and Lomatium, 10 days each, at full children's dose, then 10 days off. Continue until flu season is over. This helps weaken staph aureus or other resident bacterial infections. |
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3. At first sign of flu symptoms, go to your doctor and get medication. Do not delay -- get in within 48 hours of first symptom, as the medication must be started within 48 hours to work effectively. |
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4. You may also increase to full children's dose of Elderberry Comfort and add full doses of both Lomatium and Pau D'Arco at this time, to help optimize odds of weakening infections and help strengthen lung health, if your practitioner agrees. |
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