Medicine Bag

Sustainable Civilization: From the Grass Roots Up

Medicine Bag Appendix

As we passed the end of the 1800’s, improved nutrition and sanitation can be credited as much if not more than medical advances for the increase in the average lifespan. Yet virtually all aspects of these are dependent on cheap abundant energy and the economy it provides. Absent such, what level of modern medicine can be sustained?

Disclaimer: This document is not intended to provide medical advice. It is intended to provide incentive for those contemplating, or experiencing, a “worse case” scenario, such as the collapse of the present medical establishment to actively investigate alternatives appropriate to their available technology and medical expertise.

INTRODUCTION

The purposes of medicine include: - Prevent infection - Treat injury - Cure disease - Manage/mitigate symptoms/suffering - Eliminate toxins - Promote health - Serenity/Inner peace

Little more than one hundred years ago, for most families the garden was also the medicine chest. The medicinal benefit of plants of local plants was still common knowledge. An essential aspect of long-term sustainability is going to be renewed education in locally available cures.

We may have to go back to the old days when patients got “TLC”. Natural antibiotics and antioxidants may give unvaccinated people who have been exposed to biological or chemical weapons enough time to secure professional care, or they may provide the time for their body to do it’s own curing. Despite potential stress/strain well beyond what we are accustomed to, the coming paradigm requires NOT getting run down. Do not abuse your body by late nights, drugs, drinking or eating too much of the wrong things. Prevention, and early attention to problems will be essential.

Switch to broths, fresh vegetables and fruits, natural juices, etc. NOW.

Keep surfaces and tools, especially in the kitchen, and your hands CLEAN. Flush and sterilize wounds IMMEDIATELY. HOT water, strong lye soap, and mild acids like vinegar will take care of most of the common "bugs' in a household. Thyme oil, oregano oil, tea tree oil and lavender oil are all strongly anti bacterial. Alcohol is a very strong disinfectant.

The party is over. A cold progressing to pneumonia can be fatal. Infection from a careless would can be fatal. At the onset of illness, pour down the fluids. Keep up your nutrition (and the calories & weight DOWN).

FIRST AID

Many sources sell kits, or you can assemble your own from individual purchases. The Red Cross, and many locations (including some phone books) set out a basic kit. The vast majority of those "kits" though, are intended only as initial response, to minor incidents, assuming you can call "911" or go to a hospital for serious incidents. In a crash or long-term aftermath, organized emergency response and medicine may not be available.

Training. Everyone takes CPR, first aid, etc. classes.

Knowledge. There are many books available showing "first aid" for serious, life threatening accidents and diseases. Like the crash itself, you hope you'll never need them, but if you loved one needs surgery, and there is no one else to do it, would you prefer to let them suffer/die, or to work with a guidebook, and reasonable tools to help them?

AVOID

Acetaminophen - The main ingredient in a number of over the counter medications. There are reports of kidney damage, and liver destruction by using up a free radical scavenger normally found in the liver, making you more susceptible to aging and other diseases. The bad effects of acetaminophen are compounded by quite a number of other prescription and over the counter drugs.

Non-Steroidal Anti-Infalmmatories - Ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, indomethacin, nabumetone, meloxicam, all indicated to be associated with stomach ulcers and kidney failure.

GENETICS

Some people live longer with less illness and susceptibility to disease simply because it's natural for them.

NUTRITION AND DIET

Lack of a proper balance of vitamins, complimentary proteins, etc. can preclude health, regardless of other factors being optimized.

Even the lack of a sufficient digestable supply of a single element can lead to problems. Aim for a diet that provides something like:

A - 5000 - 10,000 iu D - 1,600 iu E - 400 - 1200 iu B C - 2000 milligram EFA - 1000 - 3000 EPA, 700 - 2000 DHA COQ10 - 30 - 100 milligram Lutein - 6 milligram I3C aka Carbinil, 300 - 400 milligram

Aging studies show humans need a high nutrition, but low calorie diet. High-protein, high-fat foods provide this, and "satisfaction". Eating fat does not necessarily make you fat. Carbs tends to be high PROFIT products, so do you wonder why the USDA food pyramid has been lobbied for them to be the base? It is an approach that puts keeping people fueled and working (at least for the short term) ahead of long-term health. Dr. Douglas reports a study which showed that cyclists following a diet that included only 7 percent carbs could pedal twice as long as those on a 74 percent carb diet, and that increasing protein intake and decreasing carbohydrate intake increased energy and gave a definite nutritional and biochemical advantage to exercising rats with energy levels over three times as high.

Beer. Has a wide range of amino acids, proteins, polypeptides, and minerals, including potassium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and copper. In moderate quantities, beer can actually aid your digestive system, help your body transport water, decrease stress, and benefit your heart. There’s even new evidence that shows beer can help protect you against cancer. Beer is 93 percent water, contains no sugar or fat, and has only low levels of additives. It's the "chips" or other snacks (carbs) that pile up the fat.

Carbohydrates (breads, starches, and simple sugars) easy to absorb quickly become glucose in our blood, the body then pumps in the hormone insulin to convert the glucose into fuel. The insulin also tells your to stop burning fat, to put more into storage.

Cooking. Some cooking may be required to make foods safely edible (i.e. yam vines or killing disease vectors in meat), but don't be surprised, but OVER-cooking foods causes a breakdown in the molecules, effecting the nutrient value and structure. It can even turn a food into substances unrecognizable to the body, which, in turn, elicits an immune response.

Peppers. Capsaicin, the main ingredient in hot peppers is an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory. Peppers contain various vitamins, including more vitamin C than oranges. Peppers help thin the blood and lower blood pressure, and may lower the blood level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), the cause of arteriosclerosis.

Salt. Is a vital mineral in your diet. It is essential for many chemical processes. Low-salt diets may actually be dangerous. One theory holds that people with high blood pressure are at greater risk for heart attacks if their kidneys produce excess levels of the enzyme renin. A low-salt diet causes renin levels to increase.

Water. The most abundant molecule in our bodies. Note though, that not all water is the same. As touched on in MESS, depending on what is dissolved in it, water varies over a 14 unit scale from highly acid to highly alkaline. A general guide for human consumption might be a ph of 9.5 to 10 (more alkaline than acid).

ALKALINE FRUITS Apple Apricot Avocado Banana (high glycemic) All Berries inc. - Blackberries, Raspberries*, Strawberries Cherries, sour Coconut, fresh Currants and Raisins Dates and Figs, both dried Grapes *Purple, Red Grapefruit Lemon and Lime Melon - Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Musk, Water Nectarine Orange and Tangerine Peach Pear Pineapple Umeboshi Plums Rhubarb Tomato Tropical Fruits

ALKALINE PROTEIN

Cottage Cheese Chicken Breast Nuts - Especially Almonds and Chestnuts Seeds - Pumpkin, Sprouted, Sunflower - Millet Tempeh (fermented) Tofu (fermented) Whey Protein Powder Yogurt, Plain

ALKALINE SWEETENER Stevia

ALKALINE SPICES & SEASONINGS

All Herbs Cayenne* and Chili Pepper Curry - Tumeric* Cinnamon - Ginger Miso - Tamari Sea Salt

ALKALINE OTHER

Apple Cider Vinegar Bee Pollen Lecithin Granules Molasses, blackstrap Butter, unsalted Soured Dairy Products Probiotic Cultures Alkaline Antioxidant Water - Mineral Water Tea - Bandi, Dandelion, Essiac*, Green*, Herbal, Ginseng, Kombucha Fresh Fruit Juice - Green Juices and Wheat Grass Juice* - Veggie Juices Organic Milk (unpasteurized)

ALKALINE MINERALS

Cesium: pH 14 Potassium: pH 14 Sodium: pH 14 Calcium: pH 12 Magnesium: pH 9

ALKALINE VEGETABLES

Alfalfa Asparagus Barley Grass Green Beans Beets* Broccoli* Brussel sprouts Cabbage Carrot* Cauliflower* Celery Chlorella Cucumber Dandelions Dulce Edible Flowers Eggplant Fermented Veggies Garlic* Greens - Beet, Chard, Collard, Mustard, Wild Kale Kohlrabi Lettuce Mushrooms Nightshade Veggies Onions Parsnips (high glycemic) Peas Peppers Potatoes Pumpkin Radishes Rutabaga Sea Veggies Spinach Spirulina Sprouts Squashes Sweet Potatoes Tomatoes Watercress

ALKALINE ORIENTAL VEGETABLES

daikon Radish Dandelion Root Maitake, Reishi and Shitake Mushrooms Sea Veggies - Kombu, Nori and Wakame Seaweed Umeboshi (pickled plums)

ACID VEGETABLES Corn Lentils Olives Winter Squas

ACID FRUITS Blueberries Canned or Glazed Fruits Cranberries Currants Plums Prune

ACID GRAIN PRODUCTS Amaranth Barley Bran, wheat Bran, oat Bread Corn Cornstarch Crackers, soda Flour, white Flour, wheat Hemp Seed Flour Kamut Macaroni Noodles Oats (rolled) Oatmeal Pasta Quinoa Rice (all) Rice Cakes Rye Spaghetti Spelt Wheat Wheat Germ

ACID BEANS & LEGUMES

Beans - Black, Kidney, Lima, Pinto, Red, Soy, White - Lentils Almond Milk, Rice Milk, Soy Milk Peas - Chick and Green

ACID DAIRY

Butter, Salted Cheese - Cow, Sheep and Goat Cheese - Parmesan and Processed Ice Cream Ice Milk

ACID NUTS & BUTTERS

Brazil Nuts, Cashews, Peanuts, Pecans, Pistachio, Walnuts Legumes Peanut Butter Tahini

ACID ANIMAL PROTEIN

Beef Corned Beef Lamb and Veal Pork and Bacon Sausage Turkey Venison Rabbit Organ Meats Fish - Carp, Cod, Haddock, Pike, Salmon, Sardines, Tuna Shellfish - Clams, Lobster, Mussels, Oyster, Scallops, Shrimp Eggs - Less acidic if natural feed, no hormones, no anti-biotics.

ACID FATS & OILS

Oil - Avocado, Canola, corn, Flax, Hemp Seed, Olive, Safflower, Sesame, Sunflower Butter Lard

ACID SWEETENERS

Carob Corn Syrup Sugar

ACID ALCOHOL

Beer Hard Liquor Spirits Wine

ACID OTHER FOODS

Catsup Cocoa Coffee Mustard Pepper SoftDrinks Soy Sauce Distilled Vinegar

ACID DRUGS & CHEMICALS

Aspirin Chemicals Drugs - Medicinal and Psychedelic Herbicides and Pesticides Tobacc

ACID

JUNK FOOD

Beer: pH 2.5 Coffee: pH 4 Coca-Cola: pH 2

CONDITIONING AND ACTIVITY

SAFETY & ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE

Do you recall seeing on soda machines the little graphic of the machine falling over on someone, warning no to shake the machine?

People do stupid things, and take pointless risks.

AVOID CONTAMINATION

Common cold viruses such as rhinoviruses can live on hard surfaces for at least 18 hours. YOU DO NOT have to come in close contact with someone who is ill, to catch a cold or similar virus from them. Washing you hands, NOT touching surfaces you have not cleaned, etc., is one of the best protections.

Remember, the Doctor's office and hospital are where the sick people gather seeking a cure (and sharing their various infections). Far from being sterile places, they may be breeding grounds for disease not found in the "real world".

Do you have air-ducts in your home, or vehicle? Can you clean the inside of these? What's growing in there? Legionella pneumophila, the causative agent of often fatal Legionnaire's disease, is in its natural state a minor soil component kept in check by the micro ecosystem of healthy soil. When introduced to the inside of air conditioning ducts, it can grow to be a killer.

Swift, worldwide transportation of people and goods is quite an achievement. But diseases also benefit from our transportation systems. Viruses that were once isolated in a small pocket of the world can now travel anywhere, and spread before they can be noticed. Even "new" products can harbor invisible contamination, and it may be in your best interest to view and handle new possessions with caution, and clean them before introducing them to your home.

PREVENTING illness is an aspect we've come to ignore, relying on our insurance paid system to cure us after the fact. Insurance though is just a part of the larger economy, which probably will not continue to function.

HEALTH INSURANCE

General Motors (2006) has $64 billion in outstanding UNFUNDED healthcare obligations, which is $50 billion more than its market capitalization. Do you want to be dependent on something such as this?

The Doctor / Patient relationship is not something sacred, it is a business relationship. Insurance, or the means to have others pay for your accidents or illnesses, used to be your family, friends, or perhaps a formal agreement within a private organization. In these relationships, the interactive group was empowered with significant influence upon each other in a positive feedback loop leading to a healthier, less risky lifestyle. The effectiveness of such feedback is stripped away in socialized medicine, or anonymous group coverage.

If you know your smoker friend, coworker or brother will call on your to pay a share of treatment or surgery, won't you make an effort to influence the actions of this individual that are contrary to their long term health?

Personal responsibility for one's health, with “promptings” by family and friends will return as a more significant aspect of health care.

APPROACHES TO TREATMENT

Chiropractic Osteopathy Massage/ Herbs/Drugs/Vitamins Surgery Ritual/Prayer/Faith

ACCUPRESSURE/ACCUPUNCTURE

Although in use in the Far East for thousands of years, the science behind these techniques is not readily available.

SURGERY

BIRCH TREE SUGAR - Xylitol stops the growth of Streptococus pneumoniae, the typical ear infection bacteria.

An obsidian blade can be significantly sharper than is possible with a steel scalpel.

Israeli research has developed a relatively simple means which uses a parabolic mirror to concentrate sunlight onto a fiber optic cable, which then leads to a light scalpel, useable as a laser scalpel. MEDICAL TREATMENTS IN NATURE Many modern drug miracles are in their basics derived from molecules from nature. When hunting in nature, it is vitally important to properly identify the plant you are harvesting before you use it. Be certain to obtain and use clear and accurate plant identification books for your region. Better yet, take classes or go with an experienced guide.

Please also be cautious, as nature does not care about your intent or opinion, if you collect the wrong resource, dead is dead. Please be judicious, these are precious natural resources, and should be ecologically harvested, ensuring you leave enough to maintain the natural colonies. Ensure you gather in the proper season, in safe (uncontaminated areas) where gathering is allowed.

Potential seed sources, if not available to you locally, are:

1. Southern Exposure Seed Exchange A - Vitamin A - The human body can manufacture A by exposure to sunshine, and it is available in natural sources such as cod liver oil. ACETIC ACID - 5% (household vinegar, 1 gal). This can reduce the microbial count (especially Pseudomonas) in infected wounds. Half strength vinegar can be used to irrigate the ear in external otitis. Use 3 Tbsp per quart of water as a douche for vaginal infections.

ALOE LEAF  (Aloe Vera) - This plant has hundreds of  uses,  the most popular its ability to alleviate the pain of burns and speed healing. To relieve the pain and itching  of hemorrhoids,  carve  out a suppository sized chunk of  the  inner leaf gel and insert into the rectum.

Eight ounces of the juice or whole leaf extract may prevent or reduce the size of kidney stones.

ARNICA - Herb, native to Europe, member of Compositae family. Fatal internally, useable externally on bruises as a tea, squeezed, or alcohol solution. ASPIRIN - Reduces heart attacks by 50%, reduces colon cancer by 40%, reduces strokes, and reduces inflammation causing headaches and arthritis. In 1899 in Germany it was shown as the distinct chemical. In ancient Greece it is in a tea made from willow bark for the aches and pains of childbirth. It was in the 1970s when how it worked was explained. The drug is very safe. Allegations it should not be given to young children are unsupported by evidence, while the alternative drug acetaminophen, is many times more dangerous. The drug works its wonders by modifying the prostaglandin system, which is connected to everything from the thickness of your stomach lining (protecting you from the acid in your stomach) to thermoregulation of your body to your ability to perceive pain. Take one 325-mg aspirin every week (the irreversible effects last about seven days). Buffered brands may be better for sensitive stomachs. Be careful to not drink much alcohol with aspirin as both can thin the blood and theoretically lead to increased bleeding. Consider half an adult or even a baby aspirin. At age 50 take two per week. At age 60 take one per day. These would probably last for many years or decades, stored cool and dry. It is a dirt-cheap substance; maybe $10-20/kilo from a bulk house. ASTRAGALUS - A Chinese herb that has traditionally been used to strengthen the Wei Ch'i, or immune system. It is regarded as a potent tonic for increasing energy levels and stimulating the immune function. It has been proven effective in cases of colds, flu and even cancer. American Cancer Society reported that it restored immune functions in 90% of the cancer patients studied. It improves the white cell function and general resistance to infection.

BARLEY - Soluble beta-glucan fiber remains even in refined flour.

BETA CAROTENE - Primary source: carrot 1 raw, 5.7mg; 1 sweet potato, 10mg; spinach, ½ cup, 4.9mg; cantaloupe 1/8, 4.0mg; turnip greens ½ cup, 3.9mg; cooked pumpkin ½ cup, 3.4, swiss chard ½ cup, 3.2mg; kale ½ cup, 3.0mg; BILBERRY - Herb, strengthen capillaries around eyes. (Also blueberry), aids night vision.

BLUEBERRY - Something about blueberry, glutamine, arginine, lysine, glycine, and ornithine gives you the opportunity to elevate IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor-1) and enjoy a healthier, more active lifestyle. see Can Foods Actually Reverse Aging? by the WholeHealthMD Advisor. The study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience (9/15/99), was done by researchers at the U.S. Agriculture Department's Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston...those fed blueberry, spinach, or strawberry extracts...are high in antioxidants (some of which give these foods their distinctive colors)...All three...improved short-term memory...only blueberries enhanced balance and coordination as well...the rats were fed the blueberries at 19 months, the equivalent of ages 65 to 70 in humans. After eight weeks, the blueberry-fed rats' rod balancing skills actually increased--from five to 11 seconds, suggesting an age-reversing benefit. The researchers aren't sure which specific compounds in blueberries give them their punch, but they suspect that other foods may provide age-reversing benefits. Prunes and kale, for instance, are also extremely high in antioxidants but have not yet been tested. The Tufts center is also sponsoring studies on vitamin E, aspirin, and B vitamins. Suggested dose: Further studies in people are needed. Still, according to Dr. Shukitt-Hale, just half a cup of blueberries may help keep our mental and motor skills sharp. Although this study used a specially prepared blueberry extract, no blueberry supplements or extracts are on the market yet. A suitable alternative may be bilberry (40 mg 3 times a day), a European relative of the American blueberry. Choose a bilberry extract standardized to contain 25% anthocyanosides--potent antioxidants found in the fruit.

BORON - 3-6 mg/day to help osteoporosis.

BOSWELLIA SERRATA - Gum resin tree extract help arthritis.

BROCCOLI SPROUTS - At three days they may contain up to 20x sulforaphane glucosinolate of older plants, (1 oz "dose") which may trigger exzymes in the body to kill or deactivate cancer. Helps cholesterol & protect retinal cells from u/v.

BURDOCK ROOT (Arcticum lappa) - Well know as a blood detoxification agent  and eaten as a vegetable known as Gobo  in  oriental cuisine. It is available throughout the U.S. It is used for skin eruptions and dry scaly skin conditions, and as a digestive stimulant and to lower blood sugar. Its seed is diuretic and kidney tonic. The root is now found in supermarkets and can be cooked as a vegetable or made  into  a decoction. Fresh plant fluid extracts of the root and seed are also available in health food stores.

BUTTERBUR (Petasites hybridus) Root - 75 mg twice per day for migrane headaches.

C - Vitamin C is well known for its ability to fight viruses and bacteria by stimulating the white cells, which are the "soldiers" of the immune system. Vitamin may be the most important antioxidant when it comes to immune system function. It works well with other immune activators and does not cause any side effects. Vitamin C should be the buffered alkaline form (mineral ascorbates) rather than the acidic form (ascorbic acid) and should be combined with bioflavonoids which prolong vitamin C’s action in the blood circulation. The powdered form of vitamin C is recommended to achieve optimal dosing. A tablespoon of vitamin C powder (about 10,000 mgs) can be added to juice. Good products are Twinlab’s Super Ascorbate C powder and Alacer’s powdered vitamin C.

CASTOR OIL - An anti-inflammatory, applied externally, soak a cloth and apply to the swollen joint held with hot-water bottle.

CATNIP - A mild digestive herb, and can even be given to babies with colic.

CAYANNE PEPPER - Said to stop severe bleeding. An overall digestive aid. Avoid if you have an ulcer. For chronic pain, it triggers production of endorphins, pleasure chemicals made in the brain to overcome pain. Capsaicin can be used as a topical ointment to relieve arthritis pain. It may also lower cholesterol and improve blood flow.

CELERY - Alleged to reduce blood pressure due to its 3nB content which is said to block stress hormoes and relax blood vessel walls. Two stalks per day.

CHAMOMILE - (Chamomilis) is actually two different plants- one annual and one perennial. Both have slightly differing effects but are similar enough to be used interchangably. The blossoms are the medicinal part, and they make a wonderful digestive, anti nausea tea. Make an equal mix of lemon balm, peppermint and chamomile. Drunk after a large meal, it helps digestion and relaxes an overfull stomach.

CHAMOMILLA - Used for overall soothing effect, pain relief, and infection prevention. CHARCOAL, ACTIVATED - Activated charcoal is a fine black odorless and tasteless powder made from wood or other materials that have been exposed to very high temperatures in an airless environment. It is then treated, or activated, to increase its ability to adsorb various substances by reheating with oxidizing gas or other chemicals to break it into a very fine powder. Activated charcoal is pure carbon specially processed to make it highly adsorbent of particles and gases in the body's digestive system. Activated charcoal has often been used since ancient times to cure a variety of ailments including poisoning, diarrhea, constipation, and cramps. Its healing effects have been well documented since as early as 1550 B.C. by the Egyptians. Activated charcoal's most important use is for treatment of poisoning. It helps prevent the absorption of most poisons or drugs by the stomach and intestines. In addition to being used for most swallowed poisons in humans, charcoal has been effectively used in dogs, rabbits, rats, and other animals, as well. It can also adsorb gas in the bowels and has been used for the treatment of gas or diarrhea. Charcoal's other uses such as treatment of viruses, bacteria, bacterial toxic byproducts, snake venoms and other substances by adsorption have not been supported by clinical studies. By adding water to the powder to make a paste, activated charcoal can be used as an external application to alleviate pain and itching from bites and stings. Charcoal works by binding to irritating or toxic substances in the stomach and intestines. This prevents the toxic drug or chemical from spreading throughout the body. The activated charcoal with the toxic substance bound to it is then excreted in the stool without harm to the body. When poisoning is suspected the local poison control center should be contacted for instructions. They may recommend using activated charcoal, which should be available at home so that it can be given to the poisoned child or pet immediately. For severe poisoning, several doses of activated charcoal may be needed. Based on its ability to adsorb or bind to other substances, charcoal has been effectively used to clean skin wounds and to adsorb waste materials from the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, it has been used to adsorb snake venoms, viruses, bacteria, and harmful materials excreted by bacteria or fungi. However, because of lack of scientific studies, these uses are not recommended. Activated charcoal, when used together with other remedies such as aloe vera, acidophilus, and psyllium, helps to keep symptoms of ulcerative colitis under control. While charcoal shows some anti-aging activity in rats, it is doubtful if it has the same effect in humans. Charcoal should not be given for at least 30 minutes after ipecac or until vomiting from ipecac stops. Activated charcoal is often mixed with a liquid before being swallowed or put into the tube leading to the stomach. Activated charcoal is available as 1.1 oz (33 m) liquid bottles. It is also available in 0.5 oz (15 ml) container sizes and as slurry of charcoal pre-mixed in water or as a container to which water or soda pop can be added. Keeping activated charcoal at home is a good idea so that it can be taken immediately when needed for treatment of poisoning. For acute poisoning, the dosage is as follows: o	Infants (under 1 year of age): 1g/kg. o	Children (1-12 years of age): 15-30g or 1-2g/kg with at least 8oz of water. o	Adults: 30-100g or 1-2g/kg with at least 8oz of water. A person can take charcoal tablets or capsules with water or sprinkle the content onto foods. The dosage for treatment of gas or diarrhea in adults is 520-975 mg after each meal and up to 5 g per day. Some activated charcoal products contain sorbitol. Sorbitol is a sweetener as well as a laxative, therefore, it may cause severe diarrhea and vomiting. These products should not be used in infants. For uses other than for treatment of poisoning, charcoal should be taken two hours after other medications. Charcoal should not be used to treat poisoning caused by such corrosive products as lye or other strong acids or petroleum products such as gasoline, kerosene, or cleaning fluids. Charcoal may make the condition worse and delay diagnosis and treatment. In addition, charcoal is also not effective if the poison is lithium, cyanide, iron, ethanol, or methanol. Activated charcoal may cause swelling or pain in the stomach. A doctor should be notified immediately. It has been known to cause problems in people with intestinal bleeding, blockage or those people who have had recent surgery. These patients should talk to their doctor before using this product. Charcoal may be less effective in people with slow digestion. Charcoal should not be given for more than three or four days for treatment of diarrhea. Continuing for longer periods may interfere with normal nutrition. Charcoal may cause constipation when taken for a drug overdose or accidental poisoning. A laxative should be taken after the crisis is over. Activated charcoal may cause the stool to turn black. This side effect is to be expected. Patients should consult a doctor if they have pain or swelling of the stomach. Activated charcoal should not be mixed with chocolate syrup, ice cream, or sherbet to make it more palatable. These foods prevent the charcoal from working properly. CHIVES - Related to onions, with its own tangy tast. Stems and flowers are high in vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, with sulfur compounds and essential oils. Eases stomach distress, protects against heart disease & stroke, helps fight bacteria.

CHLORELLA - Since publication in 1951 by a team of Japanese doctors, it has been touted as “Nature’s Perfect Food” around the world. When the super tough cell wall of chlorella is successfully “cracked," and the precious nutrients are extracted, it single-handedly provides an enormous amount of beta carotene (6 times that of spinach), pure protein (50-60%), RNA/DNA nucleic acids, alkaline, vitamins and minerals (11 times the calcium of cow’s milk), and 7% chlorophyll.

COD LIVER OIL - Ok, it tastes awful, but it has uses for joint pain, rheumatism, gout, rickets, etc. Its Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D may normalize cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and help keep arteries open. It may even reverse destruction of joint cartilage. (Try adding some lemon juice, or getting it in capsules and freezing them.)

COMFREY LEAF/ROOT - (Symphytum officinalis) - Can be grown as a house plant. Like Aloe, it is a natural herbal bandaid, useful for cuts, scrapes and burns. It is styptic, which means that it will stop bleeding. Commonly known  as "knit-bone,"  it stimulates tissue regeneration. Used externally as a poultice, it helps heal bone fractures and  deep  wounds. Recovery rate is accelerated with use of this fresh plant  poultice  on  muscle,  tendon and  ligamentous  injuries. Thoroughly cleanse the wound with an antiseptic first, because Comfrey is so quick  to regenerate the tissue that it will seal over the  wound with the bacteria still inside. It grows into a large plant, with big fuzzy leaves, which are extremely high in protein and make excellent animal feed. They’ve been eaten for salad greens for years, BUT DON’T DO IT! Comfrey is one of several herbs which has been implicated in severe and even fatal liver damage, and is no longer approved for internal use in this country at all.

CRANBERRY - Among the top 10 antioxidant rich foods. Helps treat urinary tract infection. Aids against gum disease. Compounds in the juice may interfere with even antibiotic resistant bacteria making it impossible for the bacteria to cause an infection. (1/2 cup dried per day) Also helps keep blood vessels more flexible.

CURRY - Tumeric, found in curry powder, is a potent anti-inflammatory. It may help the swelling of arthritis, and benefit the liver where it stimulates the flow of bile and helps break down dietary fat. The active substances may be "circumin". Used since ancient times to flavor food and prevent spoilage. Scientific American (FEB 2007) reports the biologically active components curcumin and related compounds have antioxidant, anti-inflamatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal properties (sounds like food preservation, doesn't it...) as well as potential activity against cancer, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimers, and other chronic illnesses. A preventative dose might be in the range of 4 to 8 grams per day. (40 times the typical Indian diet)

D - Vitamin D - The human body can manufacture A by exposure to sunshine, and it is available in natural sources such as cod liver oil. Helps protect against things like osteoporosis and cancer, and even normal germ infections, such as a cold or the flu. Vit D stimulates the body to produce cathelicidin, a natural antibiotic. It is listed here in natural cures as you can generally obtain what you need by 15 minutes of sun per day, the alternative being 5,000 i.u. per day of D3, the form of vitamin D the body itself makes.

DANDELION ROOT - (Taraxacum officinalis) - Is naturally high in  potassium, making it a safe  diuretic,  increasing  the ability to eliminate waste products through the urinary channels. It helps restore kidney function and relieves liver and spleen congestion. It is extremely beneficial as a spring tonic which stimulates sluggish liver function. The root should be made into a strong decoction, which means that it should be cut into small pieces and simmered in a glass or enamel vessel for at least  10 minutes  before  straining and drinking. The fresh plant fluid extract can also be used. Put 20-30 drops into a cup of hot water and drink as a tea. The entire plant is considered edible.

DATURA - (Jimsonweed) A deadly nightshade containing alkaloids, which in addition to being killers, are strong painkillers. DON’T TRY IT! S

E - Vitamin E - An immune booster, aim for 100 to 400 milligrams per day.

ECHINACEA - Has a rich tradition of use by North American Indians who used it medicinally more than any other plant. Echinacea stimulates the overall activity of the cells responsible for fighting all kinds of infection. In other words, it makes our own immune cells more efficient in attacking bacteria, viruses and abnormal cells; including cancer cells. Its antiseptic and anti-viral properties are used for sore throats, flu, colds, infections and allergies. It also has tumor inhibiting  properties. The most potent form is a fresh plant fluid extract, however, medicinal benefit can also be derived by mixing a decoction, as explained under Dandelion.

ELDERBERRY - (Sambucus canadensis) The American elder (canadensis), also known as Elderberry, is small tree that grows to 12 feet and is native to North America. The European elder (nigra) grows to 30 feet, is found throughout Europe, Asia, North Africa, and has been naturalized in the United States. The tree has been called "the medicine chest of the common people. The flowers, leaves, berries, bark and roots have all been used in traditional folk medicine for centuries.   An extract, sambucol has been shown effective in fighting viruss, available in liquid and lozenge.  The fruits have been used to make elderberry wine, and when cooked, can be used in pies and jams. The berries contain more vitamin C than any other herb except rosehips and black currant.  The elder also has a rich background of cultural superstitions. In the Middle Ages legends held that tree was home to witches and that cutting down one would bring on the wrath of those residing in the branches.  The Russians and the English believe that elder trees ward off evil spirits and it was considered good luck to plant a tree near your home. Sicilians think that sticks of elder wood can kill serpents and drive away thieves. This herb has a long history dating beyond the stone ages. Egyptians discovered that applying its flowers improved the complexion and healed burns. Many early Indian tribes used elderberry, and its variants, in teas and other beverages. In the 17th century the British often drank home made wine and cordials that was thought to prolong life and cure the common cold. The berries from the elder contain a considerable amount of vitamins A, B and C, as well as flavonoids, sugar, tannins, carotenoids and amino acids. Warm elderberry wine is a remedy for sore throat, influenza and induces perspiration to reverse the effects of a chill. The juice from the berries is an old fashioned cure for colds, and is also said to relieve asthma and bronchitis. Infusions of the fruit are beneficial for nerve disorders, back pain, and have been used to reduce inflammation of the urinary tract and bladder. Raw berries have laxative and diuretic properties, however the seeds are toxic and may induce vomiting and nausea. Elderberries are edible when cooked. Elder leaves contain the flavonoids rutin and quercertin, alkaloids, vitamin C and sambunigrin, a cyanogenic glucoside. Fresh elder leaves also contain hydrocyanic acid, cane sugar, invertin, betulin, free fatty acids, and a considerable quantity of potassium nitrate. Elder flowers and elder flower water have been used in a variety of ways topically and as a tonic mixture. Elder flowers are a mild astringent and are used in skin washes to refine the complexion and help relieve eczema, acne and psoriasis. Flower water makes a soothing gargle and when strained makes an excellent eye wash. The leaves and flowers are a common ingredient in ointments and poultices for burns and scalds, swelling, cuts and scrapes. Infusions and preparations with the blossoms combined with other herbs have also been used to quicken recovery form the common cold and flu. Parts Used: Bark, leaves, flowers, berries. Common Use: Topically for infections, inflammations and swelling. As a wash for skin healing and complexion purification. As a tea and cordial to sooth sore throats, speed recovery from cold and flu and relieve respiratory distress. Cooked and used in jams and conserves. Care: Prefers sandy or loamy soil rich in humus and nitrogen. Full sun or partial shade.

EPHEDRA TEA - A natural source of ephedrine, an ancient Chinese treatment for allergies, asthma, and even the common cold. The body builds up resistance, requiring increasing dose size, so long term use should be avoided. May raise blood pressure and heart rate. The natural source is the angelica (Dong Quai) plant, an oranmental flower. EYEBRIGHT – A simple tea made from eyebright -- an herb that you can grow in your own garden is said to help vision, and as it strengthens the optic nerve, make the eye less vulnerable to cataracts. This nerve-boosting also may help the brain, which, after all, is made up of nerve cells. FENNEL - Relieve muscle spasms, reduce inflammation, indigestion, diarrhea. Looks like flattened celary with a feathery top. FOLATE (Folic Acid) - To obtain a recommended daily dose of 800 mcg would require eating around 2 1/2 pounds of strawberries, or around 1/2 pound of healthy liver twice per week. GARLIC (Allium sativum) - Used since the days of the Egyptians to treat wounds, infections, tumors, and intestinal parasites. Modern scientific research confirms the benefits of these and other ancient uses for garlic. The Allicin in Garlic is responsible for many of its healing properties. It stimulates the immune system, increasing the activity of white blood cells that fight foreign organisms, such as viruses, bacteria, and yeast. Garlic is particularly effective in treating upper respiratory viral infections due to its immune-enhancing properties and its ability to clear mucous from the lungs. Best known for its antibiotic bulbs or the milder garlic greens can be eaten raw at the onset of a cold or flu. A small piece of bread may be necessary to make the spicyness more palatable. Grow garlic greens  by planting the bulbs in a 4-inch-deep  pot,  and trim them to use in salads or stir fry dishes. Garlic oil is effective on ear infections, easily made by finely chopping enough fresh organic garlic bulbs to fill a jelly jar, and cover with organic olive oil. Cover the jar with cheesecloth held on with a rubber band. Let the mixture sit in a warm room for a week or a sunny window for several hours (if you need it right away). Strain the oil and store in an  dark glass  jar. The warmed oil is then placed in the ear and plugged with a cotton ball. Leave in overnight and treat nightly until the infection is gone. This therapy is not to be used in cases of eardrum perforation. A garlic cough syrup can be made by simmering freshly chopped garlic in apple cider vinegar for 10 minutes. Strain the resulting liquid, add honey and simmer down until the mixture is thick and syrupy. The vinegar neutralizes the garlic taste, making it much more tolerable, yet preserves the antibiotic effect.

In World War I, garlic powder was sprinkled on wounds to inhibit infection. Made into a strong decoction (like brewing tea, but actually boiling it for about 5- 10 minutes) it makes an effective soak for things like ingrown toenails, boils, infected  scratches and cuts, try a garlic decoction with calendula (pot marigold) petals, thyme and comfrey leaves added. In general the plants prefer "cooler" weather.

GINGER ROOT (Zinziber officiale) – Has a carminative effect,which will help relieve digestive problems which result  in gas formation. It is also a diaphoretic, used both as a tea and added to a soaking bath to stimulate sweating and  reduce fevers. In cases of abdominal or menstrual cramping, a ginger fomentation can be made. A fomentation is  prepared  by slicing 1-3 large roots into a half gallon of water and simmering in a covered pan for at least 30 minutes. A cotton cloth is then dipped in the mixture, wrung out (wear rubber gloves, it's hot!) and applied to the abdomen as hot as can be withstood. Two folded bath towels are placed on top to help maintain the heat of the fomentation as the therapy progresses. Internally, 1/4 teaspoon of ginger or one dropperful of the fluid extract can be added to 1 cup of warm water to alleviate nausea, morning sickness or  motion sickness. and to aid digestion.

GINKO BILOBA - 40 mg 3 x daily improved mental skills. Improves oxygen flow throughout the body. A tree, appearing to require a large quantity of leaves for a cup of tea.

GINSENG - Improves blood flow, relaxes vessels. Combats free radical injury. Short term, it’s great. Used in an ill person who has been seriously depleted by their illness or circumstances, it’s almost a wonder drug. Use too often and you over-work your system.

GLUTATHIONE - A biochemical marker for aging, higher levels appear to coincide with superior health and extreme longevity. Naturally declines with aging, but can be increased with supplements and foods. Take in combination with vitamin C, glutathione, glutathione reductase and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Associated antioxidents, melatonin (water like C & fat soluable like E) doubles glut in the brain in minutes. See Chinese herb Hichimijiogan. Selenium is required for glutathione to generate proper enzymes. Increase foods such as brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli (flowers), cabbage, kale, bok choy, cress, mustard, horseradish, turnips, rutabagas, and kohlrabi.

GOLDEN SEAL - Used for centuries in herbal medicine. Golden Seal has antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It soothes irritated mucus membranes, aiding the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Taken at the first signs of respiratory problems, Golden Seal may help prevent further symptoms from developing. It may be used to help reduce fevers and relive congestion and excess mucous.

GRAPEFRUIT PECTIN- The natural fiber (in all green land plants). Lowers cholesterol, and may retard or stop formation of atherosclerosis (artery clogging). 15 gram per day. Helps in cases of heart attack.

GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT - All-around antimicrobial, kills bacteria, fungi, yeast. 15 drops in glass of water as gum pre-brushing soak. (Start at lower drops)  Pycnogenol, "superstar" of antioxydents. Grapefruit Extract(GSE) is made by first converting grapefruit seeds and pulp into a very acidic liquid. This liquid is loaded with polyphenolic compounds, including quercitin, helperidin, campherol glycoside, neohelperidin, naringin, apigenin, rutinoside, poncirin, etc. The polyphenols themselves are unstable but are chemically converted into more stable substances that belong to a diverse class of products called quaternary ammonium compounds. Some quaternary compounds, benzethonium chloride and benzalkonium chloride, for example, are used industrially as antimicrobials, but are toxic to animal life. The B vitamin choline is also a quaternary compound, but is non-toxic and even essential for maintaining healthy neurological function and fat metabolism. GSE features the best of both worlds: the quaternary compounds derived from grapefruit exhibit broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, while evidencing none of the toxic side-effects of chemically-derived quaternaries. The finished product is a viscous, yellow-amber colored liquid that features a taste that is both bitter and acidic. (Practitioners of Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine consider both qualities to be part of the therapeutic process.) Pure vegetable glycerin is added to reduce the bitterness and acidity to a tolerable level and to reduce the possibility that incidental contact could cause irritation to the skin or mucous membranes.

GREEN TEA. - Among the many sources of polyphenols, those found in green tea are rich in antioxidant activity and have skin-protective qualities. In one study, skin treated topically with green tea extracts showed a reduced number of sunburn cells and protection of certain immune-boosting cells. The researchers concluded that green tea extracts reduced the DNA damage that formed after exposure to UV radiation. Although the research focused primarily on topical applications, there is evidence that oral supplements provide cancer protection as well. Drinking several cups of green tea daily has been shown to limit damage to normal tissues exposed to chemotherapy and ultraviolet radiation. Another powerful source of chemoprotective polyphenols is grape seed extract (Vitis vinifera), which also acts as a potent antioxidant, mopping up the reactive molecules that cause oxidative stress and stabilizing cell membranes. Catechins (phenol) protects the cardiovascular system.

GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE - Even consuming leaves stimulates pancreas growth, aiding diabetics.

HAWTHORNE - Herb, rich in flavonoids/antioxidants. Many varieties of a thorny tree which produces small apple like fruit, use the fruit for a heart tonic, stimulant and regulator.

HORSERADISH - Used in liniments and rubs for a heating stimulant for the circulation and to help sore stiff muscles. It also tends to stimulate the digestive juices, making it a valuable addition to the table. Easy to grow, keep it out of a vegetable or herb garden and give it a place of it’s own, or you are liable to have horseradish EVERYWHERE!

IMMUNE BOOSTER - MGN-3, is an extract combination of rice bran (great on its own), shiitake, kawaratake, and suehirotake mushrooms. Has increased natural cancer cell fighting 27 times normal.

KAVA KAVA - (Piper methysticum, (Kava, Kawa, Awa, Waka, Lawena, Yaqona) A natural central nervous system relaxant.  No side effects or addiction. General Description: Kava is a sprawling Polynesian evergreen shrub. A member of the pepper family.  Parts Used: The large root. Active Ingredients: kavalactones. Propagation: Kava does not grow from seeds, it propagates itself from rhizomes (root cuttings).  It needs high humidity warmth and shade. It is native to streambeds in warm climates like hawaii.

KELP – (Nereocystis leutkeana) The kelp family,  which  includes kombu,  wakame,  arame and hijiki, is known for  its  ability  to combat the effects of radiation in the body. Radioactive strontium-90,  one  of  the more prevalent sources  of  radiation,  is stored  in our bones, and contributes to long term diseases  such as leukemia, bone cancer, Hodgkins disease, anemia, and decreased production  of  red and white blood cells. The sodium  alginate found  in the kelp family binds with the radioactive  isotope  in the  gastrointestinal tract and forms an insoluble gel like  salt called strontium alginate, which is safely excreted in the feces. (For more information on radiation detoxification, see Fighting Radiation  with Foods, Herbs and Vitamins, by  Steven  Schechter, ND. Kelp is recommended as a daily addition to the diet)

KIWIFRUIT - Rutgers University determined it the most nutrition dense of 27 popular fruits. Substantial quantity of vitamin E & lutein. Reduces risk of clots & lowers triglycerides.

LEMON-BALM - (Melissa officinalis) Diluted into a base oil and massaged into the skin, or simmered for steam, for anxiety, insomnia, depression, cramps. Makes a mild sedative tea, with a lemon flavor. Combined with Chamomile flowers, the tea makes a good digestive for an upset stomach. As a tincture combine equal parts of Black Peppermint (any strong peppermint will do) and Lemon Balm leaves, cover them with 160 proof alcohol and allow them to sit for 2-4 weeks. After straining out the leaves bottle the tincture in small, dark glass bottles for use as a muscle relaxant. A teaspoon in a cup of warm tea, preferably one with chamomile, more lemon balm or other soothing herbs, will relax some of the worst back spasms and allow a natural sleep, with no “hangover” in the morning.

LINDANE - Insect killer, dilute to 1% at max. antibiotic available in vet and livestock stores.

MAGGOTS - Yes, fresh pre-fly hatchlings. When properly used, they dissolve and eat dead tissue & bacteria. Grow your own, to ensure they are disease free.

MAGNESIUM - Aids in restoring & maintaining calcium in bone structure. Absent magnesium, calcium buildup leads to: muscle cramps, arthritis, kidney stones, plaque in arteries & heart disease. When given as an "i.v." during a heart attack, it acts as a blood thinner, and relaxer of heart tissue.

MILK THISTLE - Seeds of the milk thistle plant, or better the herb Silybum marianum, aid in de-toxifying the liver. May be a significant aid in the event of food poisoning, for this take with 200 mgs alpha lipoic acid, 1,800 mg NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) and 4,000 mg 3x daily of glutamine.

MOLASSIS - Black strap (real) molassis, is a rich source of iron.

MORPHINE POPPIES - (Papaver somniferum) Easy to grow AND under current law easy to get a PRISON SENTENCE. It is a strong pain reliever available in worst case scenarios.

MUSHROOM - Shiitake thins the blood. Antiviral agent (better than prescription augmentation) Anticoagulant. Anti cancer.

NETTLE - Leaves, dried and made into tea, has a cleansing effect on the blood.

NUTMEG - Relax's muscle spasoms, reduces gastrointestinal discomfort.

OLIVE LEAF - In 1854, the Pharmaceutical Journal carried a report by one Daniel Hanbury and contained the following simple healing recipe:  Boil a handful of leaves in a quart of water down to half its original volume. Then administer the liquid in the amount of a wineglass every 3 or 4 hours until the fever is cured. A bitter substance in the leaf named oleuropein is one ingredient in a compound produced by the olive tree that makes it particularly robust and resistant against insect and bacterial damage. From a technical angle, leuropein is an iridoid, a structural class of chemical compounds found in plants. It is present in olive oil, throughout the olive tree, and is, in fact, the bitter material that is eliminated from the olives when they are cured. In 1962, an Italian researcher reported that oleuropein lowered blood pressure in animals. This triggered a flurry of scientific interest in the olive leaf. Other European researchers confirmed this interesting finding. In addition, they found it could also increase blood flow in the coronary arteries, relieve arrhythmias, and prevent intestinal muscle spasms. Around this time, a Dutch researcher determined the active ingredient in oleuropein to be a substance he called elenolic acid. It was found to have a powerful anti-bacterial effect. By the late 1960's, research by scientists at Upjohn, a major American pharmaceutical company, showed that elenolic acid also inhibited the growth of viruses. In fact, it stopped every virus that it was tested against. Among others, the substance was found to counteract a variety of viruses associated with the common cold of humans. A number of laboratory experiments at this time with calcium elenolate, a salt of elenolic acid, demonstrated a strong effect against not just viruses, but bacteria and parasitic protozoans as well. The compound worked effectively at low concentrations without any harmful influence on host cell mechanisms, the American researchers concluded. That meant they believed it to be extremely safe and non-toxic, even at high doses. Following test tube experiments, the pharmaceutical company launched animal tests. Experiments showed the compound was indeed extremely well tolerated. There was a hitch, however. In the body of an animal, the substance rapidly attached to protein in blood serum. For all intents and purposes, this meant calcium elenolate was of no use. The binding action essentially took it "out of action," rendering it ineffective. As a result of this obstacle, research into the compound as a potential virus and bacteria killing pharmaceutical drug was dropped. Nevertheless, research and interest in olive leaf extracts has moved forward, primarily in Europe. Among the most recent findings are these:  In a series of experiments, oleuropein was found to inactivate bacteria by apparently dissolving the outer lining of microbes. At the University of Milan Pharacological Sciences, researchers found that oleuropein inhibited oxidation of low-density lipoproteins, the so-called "bad cholesterol" involved in heart and aterial disease. This revelation, if confirmed by further research, suggests that oleuropein may contain antioxidant properties similar to other phytochemical compounds. Medical researcher Morton Walker, D.P.M., writing about olive leaf extract in the July 1996 issue of the Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, comments that the intake of flavonoids "is correlated with a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease indicated that the daily intake of olive oil and/or olive leaf extract containing phenols will likely bring on a similar result." At the present time, the cardiovascular research community is excited about such actions. Studies have shown that some phytochemicals can reduce the harmful oxidation of cholesterol as well as slow down the accelerated clumping of blood platelets that can lead to dangerous clots. At Spain's University of Granada, pharmacologists determined that olive leaf extract causes relaxation of arterial walls in laboratory animals. Such results suggest a possible benefit for hypertension, an effect first mentioned by researchers more than 30 years ago. In Tunis, researchers found that aqueous extract of olive leaves reduced hypertension, blood sugar, and the level of uric acid in rodents. This finding again indicates potential in the treatment of hypertension, as well as diabetes and heart disease. An elevated uric acid level is a risk factor for heart disease. Remember the biochemical snag mentioned earlier -- that elenolic acid binds with proteins in the body to nullify any therapeutic use? The problem has been overcome and the door opened for the development of effective olive leaf extract supplements. Such products are now available, containing oleuropein and synergistic olive leaf extracts, including flavonoids. The medicinal firepower is there. The safety is there. The added benefit of other phytochemicals is there. In short, we now have an exciting new herbal with a promising future. The researchers at Upjohn found calcium elenolate effective in test tube experiments against the following viruses: herpes, vaccinia, pseudorabies, Newcastle, Coxsacloe A 21, encepthlomyocarditis, polio 1, 2, and 3, vesicular stomititus, sindbis, reovirus, Moloney Murine leukemia, Rauscher Murine leukemia, Moloney sarcoma, and many influenza and parainfluenza types. They found it effective against these bacteria and parasitic protozoans: lactobacillus plantarum W50, brevis 50, pediococcus cerevisiae 39, leuconostoc mesenteroides 42, staphylococcus aureus, bacillus subtilis, enterobacteraerogenes NRRL B-199, E. cloacae NRRL B-414, E. coli, salamonella tyhimurium, pseudomonas fluorescens, P. solanacearum, P. lachrymans, erwinia carotovora, E. tracheiphila, xanthomonas vesicatoria, corynesbacterium Michiganese, plasmodium falciparum, virax and malariae. The Olive Leaf has the distinction of being one of the few medicinal plants mentioned in the Bible. Studies show that Olive Leaf extract is a potent antimicrobial that has inhibited the growth of every human pathogen it has been tested against, including viruses, bacteria, protozoa, fungi and yeast.

ONION - Relative of lily family, cousin of garlic. Contains bioflavonoids, i.e. quercetin, strong anti-cancer agent (none in white). Yellow and red are best varieties, highest concentration is IN THE SKINS, use skins in cooking to xfer benefits to soup, then remove “spent” skins prior to serving. Also sulphur compounds. Help reverse osteoporosis bone loss, high intake lowers heart risk, sulphur compounds reduce high blood pressure risks, reduce diabetes effects at 3% of diet. Onion extract kills bacteria causing caries and periodontitis. (All effect lost after 48 hours or if steamed) One half raw onion daily may help raise HDL cholesterol (the good guy).

Onion may be beneficial in raising "good" HDL (blood chloesterol). Raising the good stuff in your diet may be far more important than lowering the bad. HDL functions as a sweep to clean out LDL.

OREGANO, WILD - possesses superior antimicrobial powers, capable of bringing fast relief from cold and flu symptoms (runny nose, congestion, chills, sore throat, ear aches, cough, fever, fatigue, stuffiness and muscle aches) because it is able to kill the virus which is their cause. Oregano oil has incredible antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal effects. Studies show it also has unrivaled antiseptic (pain-killing) qualities. Many studies have shown that oregano oil can improve the symptoms and shorten the duration of the common cold and flu. Plus, as discussed in Dr. Cass Ingram’s The Cure is in the Cupboard: How to Use Oregano for Better Health, oregano oil has been proven effective against a variety of microorganisms. The best part is that oregano oil is completely non-toxic and does not cause any side effects. Anti-fungal & bacteriant. Just one part wild oregano oil in 4000 dilution sterilizes contaminated water.

PARSLEY - Diuretic, helps alleviate stomach and liver problems. High in minerals, i.e iron.

PENICILLIN - If at all possible, add procaine to the drug, as penicillin burns when injected into a muscle.

PEPPERMINT OIL - Mix with pure grain alcohol, massage into the skin for pain and tension relief.

PIPERAZINE - Oral, kills nearly all worm internal infestations.

POMEGRANATE - Tends to have high concentration of anti-oxidants, some studies appear to show it helps against skin, breast & prostate cancer. It may also slow brain degeneration and bad cholesterol absorption.

POTATO - A complex of carbohydrates, fiber, and proteins, vitamins A, B-complex, and C; copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin and potassium, with the skin high in nutrients. As a member of the nightshade family it contains trace amounts of atropine, deadly in large amounts. In small doses it is an antispasmodic, making potatoes useful for easing gastrointestinal pain and cramping. Potatoes can also be used as a poultice for muscle pains and skin. Once heated, potatoes remain hot for long periods of time, allowing time for the warmth of the poultice to penetrate deep into the tissues. Another therapeutic use of potatoes derives from its alkaline liquid portion that can be used to neutralize HCl in the stomach and relieve “heart burn.” Potatoes can be used for quelling inflammation and for pain relief. In contrast, raw potatoes have a cooling effect. Raw potato slices bring fast relief from swelling and itching caused by contact dermatitis and insect bites. The slices are also effective for treating bruises and sties.

PREGNENOLENE - Hormone, "mother of all hormones". Derivative of cholesterol. Max of 20 mg/day without MD.

PYCNOGENOL - "Superstar" of antioxydents. Repairs arterial connective tissue. Assists fighting mutagens. Crosses blood barrier to protect the brain.

ROSEMARY – Contains carnosol, a powerful antioxidant alleged to shrink tumors in mice by 85% when they ate plenty of rosemary. Anti-inflammatory. Sometimres referred to as the "herb of remembrance", may help defend cells against aging and reduce memory loss due to aging. Stimulant for the digestive, circulatory and nervous systems. Taken internally as a tea or externally as a soak.

SAGE - Stems and leaves added to food, or made into tea, helps respiratory infections, congestions, sore throat, etc. Controls bleeding, heart flutters, dialates blood vessels reducing angina symptoms. SELENIUM - Required to fight heart trouble, cancer, liver, helps detox the body, improves the immune system. Antioxidant, claims that normally harmless viruses can become heart damaging in a selenium deficiency. SHITAKE MUSHROOM - Raises body levels of interferons and other anti-virus chemicals.

SILVER - Yes, the metal. From 1700 back, silver was recognized for infection fighting, and retarding spoilage. 1% silver nitrate solution placed in newborn eyes prevents VD-caused blindness. If taken internally for more than three days, it may reduce the number of beneficial bacteria in the digestive system. May cause "argyria", a blue-gray discoloration of the skin and eyes. There are numerous indications that "Colloidal Silver" (CS) applied to wounds, or taken internally, fights illness. In essence, CS is silver ions in water. Merely placing silver in contact with water, the amount to dissolve is insubstantial. To produce quality CS, you need to use silver as an electrode immersed in the water. Circuits as simple as your 12 volt solar battery charger, feeding two silver electrodes (two silver coins, keeping the wire and solder OUT of the water) will work. If you want more "bells and whistles" the web has plans, and devices.

SKULLCAP - (Scutellaria) A natural nerve tranquilizer to calm down your mind.

SLIPPERY ELM - Slimy lining of the bark as topical, or tea for sore throat.

SNAKE OIL - The oil of the Chinese water snake (nhydris chinesis) is a rich source of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which is one of the Omega-3 fatty acids. Without these compounds, your body develops various inflammatory conditions such as arthritis & heart disease.

SPIRULINA - Algae, fresh alkaline water. A primary food, high in beta carotene, boosts immune system. Naturally combines with other carotenes.

ST. JOHN'S WORT - (Hypericum perforatum) - The extract and oil are used externally for bruises, strains, sprains, contusions and wounds. The extract is used internally as an immune system stimulant, for retro-viral infections, as an expectorant and antibacterial. It speeds the healing of wounds and burns and aids  the regeneration  of damaged nerve tissue. Aids in clear thinking by effecting neurotransmittter production. It is used as an anti-depressant and to treat bed wetting and children's nightmares. It is also known as Klamath weed, a common pasture plant, and is found throughout the U.S.

STRAWBERRIES - Ounce per ounce have more Vitamin C than citrus fruit. They are high in folic acid or folate, a water-soluble B vitamin. (It would take 40 strawberries per day to provide the daily-recommended folate intake for expectant mothers.) Rich in antioxidants and fiber, while low in calories.

SUGAR - Topical application for infection, never internal.

SULKAMYCIN-S - Antibiotic available in vet and livestock stores. For diarrhea.

TERRAMYCIN, & NEO - Antibiotic available in vet and livestock stores.

TOMATO - Contain lycopene, fights cancer.

TUMERIC - Curcuja longs) Used since ancient times to flavor food and prevent spoilage. Asian food flavoring, anti-inflammatory, disolves blood clots. Scientific American (FEB 2007) reports the biologically active components curcumin and related compounds have antioxidant, anti-inflamatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal properties (sounds like food preservation, doesn't it...) as well as potential activity against cancer, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimers, and other chronic illnesses.  A preventative dose might be in the range of 4 to 8 grams per day.  (40 times the typical Indian diet)

VALERIAN ROOT (Valeriana officinalis) - Valerian is classed as a nervine and sedative with mild pain relieving properties, which makes it a good candidate for stress, anxiety and restless insomnia. It has also been used  for  intestinal  colic,  menstrual cramps, migraine headache, and rheumatic pain. Although it smells like well used socks, the extract and tea are both recommended. Lengthens the sleep cycle. Take with melatonin.

WINE - Red (tannic acid & phenols) have anti cancer effect. (or grape seed extract)

YAM - The phenol content helps nausea, arthritis, indigestion, and cancer. ZINC - The effect of the mineral Zinc on the immune system is well known. According to medical studies, it can reduce the average duration of colds by 7 days and decrease the severity of all cold symptoms to virtually nonexistent after the third day. Zinc deficiency can reduce the number of white blood cells. DISEASES Many maladies are for the most part self-inflicted diseases. The victims deserve no pity. AIDS. This is a terrible disease, but easy to avoid. If you and your spouse never have sex with anyone except each other, AIDS will virtually disappear from the world in a single generation. AIDS is essentially a self-inflicted disease, do not pity the afflicted. Where AIDS is inflicted on others, such as children or a blood recipient, you should feel further contempt for those whose practices make it possible for this disease to exist and be inflicted on the innocent. Age Spots. Dab with peroxide.

Aging. Rapid aging triggers are below. To some extent, all are prompted by higher calorie levels in meals. The short version to minimize is small, three part meals of low fat protein (no more than the palm of your hand), low glycemic vegetables, and fruit. Use breads, grains, starches & pasta SPARINGLY, and avoid: Excess insulin, Excess blood glucose, 	Excess free radicals, Excess cortisol. Ensure the diet contains: Vitamin E, 150 – 300 (IU), Vitamin C, 2,000 mg, taken 500mg 4x, Beta carotene, 25,000 (IU) – 15 mg every other day, Coenzyme Q-10, 30 mg, in 10 mg doses 3x , Selenium, 100 microgram in 50 mcg doses 2x, Zinc, 30 mg every other day, Magnesium, 250 mg, 	Multiple vitamin, low dose, NO IRONl Chromium picolinate, 200 mcg/day help insulin work, lowering blood sugar, Calcium taken with vitamin D – warning, 2000 IU daily could be toxic. Maxitropin's proprietary blend of glutamine, arginine, lysine, glycine, and ornithine gives you the opportunity to elevate IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor-1) and enjoy a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Alcoholism. Harvard reports the kudzu vine, available in powder or tablet, eases alcohol cravings. Take two tablets three times a day between meals. The active ingredient is believed to be daidzein, which is also found in soy foods like tofu.

Allergy. For general allergic reactions, one of the best and cheapest things to have is Benadryl. The generic diphenhydramine is just fine. This is a good multi-use medication. It treats allergic reactions as well as regular nasal allergies. It also reduces nausea, motion sickness and can be used as a sleeping pill. Be careful, you can be allergic to allergy meds.

Alzheimers. Huperzine A, derived from Chinese club moss (Shen Jin Cao - tea), aided by acetyl-L-carnitine, which needs healthy liver functions, lysine, therefore take seeds of the milk thistle plant, or better the herb Silybum marianum. (Fish, lima beans, chick peas) Eliminate using aluminum in anything touching food. The nicotine patch helps. Try 5 to 100 mg pregnenolene daily. Gave mercuty dental fillings removed. Take 100 mcg selenium and 50 mg zine daily. Consider chelation therapy - see www.acam.org, American College of Advancement in Mediciane, 888-439-6891.

Angina. itamin C & lysine to reduce plaque. Coenzyme Q. Eat fish or fish oil supplements. L-carnitine.

Anthrax. The most feared biological weapons are anthrax, smallpox, and botulism and the plague, and they are the most likely toxins to be employed by terrorists.

Anthrax is a bacterium (Bacillus anthracis) that kills about 80% of individuals without treatment. Anthrax cannot be transferred from one person to another. Symptoms begin 1-6 days after exposure. Initial signs of inhaled anthrax are flu-like symptoms, dry hacking cough, low-grade fever and weakness. As the infection advances symptoms such as shortness of breath, low blood pressure and hemorrhaging occur. [Chest, November 1999] Infected persons may improve after 2-4 days and then death follows. Penicillin and doxycycline are antibiotics of choice and treatment must begin prior to the onset of symptoms. Antibiotics keep patients alive till their immune system can build up immunity.

10 million units penicillin daily, Prophylaxis, Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablets (500 milligrams [mg]) are given orally every 12 hours beginning prior to imminent anthrax attack. When Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablets are not available, doxycycline hyclate tablets (100 mg) are given orally every 12 hours beginning prior to imminent anthrax attack. The chemoprophylaxis should be discontinued after attack if the use of anthrax has been excluded. Post-exposure Prophylaxis. Use immunization with chemoprophylaxis to prevent the clinical manifestation of the disease. Chemoprophylaxis is recommended as an adjunct to immunization for post-exposure prophylaxis. Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablets (500 mg) should be taken orally every 12 hours for at least 4 weeks. When Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablets are not available, doxycycline hyclate tablets (100 mg) should be taken orally every 12 hours for at least 4 weeks. The duration of chemoprophylaxis administration for individuals without receipt of any vaccine should be extended until they receive at least three doses of vaccine. Chemoprophylaxis should be withdrawn under careful observation and with access to an MTF with intensive care and consultative assets. If fever develops following the withdrawal of chemoprophylaxis, empiric therapy for anthrax is indicated pending etiologic diagnosis. Treatment: Once you know you are sick, treatment may be too late. If you have not had prophylactic antibiotics and you suspect you have been exposed, seek medical treatment.

If professional treatment is not available:

Melatonin - A study published in Cell Biology Toxicology (vol. 16, 2000) showed that melatonin helped counteract lethal toxins from anthrax exposure. Phytic acid (IP6) - Natural iron chelator. Also has strong antibiotic and antioxidant actions. Many pathogens, including anthrax and smallpox, need iron to grow. Studies have shown that iron removal has affected the activity of both the plague and botulism toxin. Take 2,000-4,000 mg with bottled or filtered water (no juice) between meals. Oil of oregano (as a liquid or powder; must come from wild, whole-leaf oregano) A study in the Journal of Food Protection (July 2001) showed that oregano completely inhibited the growth of 25 germs. Wild oregano, entirely different from the "kitchen" variety, has over 50 antibacterial compounds.

Essential oils: Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica); MQV ("Niaouli" --Melaleuca quinquenervia viridiflora); Thyme (Thymus vulgaris, linalool type) All show powerful antibacterial activity. In 1876, Robert Koch demonstrated that terpines, contained in essential oils inhibit and can even eliminated the microbes associated with anthrax and tuberculosis. Essential oils must be organic and therapeutic grade: Avoid "bargain" products. Test first by putting a drop on the elbow to check for irritation (except for thyme, which can irritate skin). Bring water to a boil in a pot, turn off heat, add 2-5 drops into the water, place towel to cover head and pot, breathe deeply for 5 minutes. Keep your eyes closed. Can repeat up to 3 times per day Cipro is the only orally administered drug recommended for such use by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, although other antibiotics have been used to treat anthrax. Cipro is expensive, one needs a prescription, and authorities are urging people not to stock up in advance so that it will be available in case a real emergency materializes. Agricultural antibiotics from animal supply houses, which can be located on the Internet. One does not need a prescription, the drugs are cheap, they have long shelf lives and supplies are plentiful. Two readily available antibiotics are Terramycin 343 and Aureomycin, both of which are effective against anthrax, according to the Physician¹s Desk Reference.

Keep your immune system strong! This is best achieved by a wholesome lifestyle‹proper nutrition, exercise, rest, and so on‹but in our stress-filled, polluted world, supplementation is almost always called for.

Arthritis. Fish oil (omega 3) Add zinc & boron. ARNICA - Herb, native to Europe, member of Compositae family. Fatal internally, useable externally on bruises as a tea, squeezed, or alcohol solution. ARNICA - Herb, native to Europe, member of Compositae family. Fatal internally, useable externally on bruises as a tea, squeezed, or alcohol solution. (500 mg) MUST be taken in combination with vitamin D (up to 10,000 units) and magnesium (500 mg).

Asthma. Beware metabisulfite (keeps salads green & is in wines). Try vitamin B6 and C (500 mg), magnesium. See MD for intravenous hydrogen peroxide.

Botulism (Clostridium bolulinum) is the disease that occurs with improper canning of foods. Symptoms usually begin 18-38 hours after infection and include weakness but may be delayed for a few days, and include blurred vision, slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, vomiting and diarrhea. Clostridium botulinum may be spread by aerosol or food contamination.

Calcium Deficiency - A vital ingredient of bone structure. The phosporic acid in cola's draws calcium from the bones. In situations of low calcium intake combined with low vitamin D, oxalic acid intake must be reduced. (Young plants tend to have lower concentrations, and cooking lowers the risk)

Plant				Oxalic acid				Calcium Grams/pound				Grams/pound Beet greens			4.16					540 Purslane greens			4.13					468 Spinach				4.05					422 New Zealand Spinach		4.04					263 Swiss chard			2.93					399 Parsley				0.86					922 Dandelion greens			0.11					849 Turnip greens			0.07					1117 Kale leaves			0.05					1130 Collards				0.04					1135 Mustard greens			0.04					831

Cancer – Is not a single “disease” to be "cured" by a single drug that works for everyone. It is a disease where your own cells mutate and overtake the rest of the body. It needs to be prevented, or cured a step at a time with the tools that address the specific cause. (See flax oil – elsewhere this appendix)

- Seaweed even destroys end-stage cancers and heals Chernobyl radiation victims. People of Okinawa, with the world’s highest percentage of 100 year olds, hardly ever get cancer. It has been attributed to a seaweed called kombu which contains a long-chain carbohydrate called fucoidan. Like many natural cancer-fighters, fucoidan is a potent immune-booster. In the latest lab studies, it actually made cancer cells self-destruct in a matter of hours, even effective against fast-spreading lung cancer cells, and impressive success even with 'terminal' patients. When further combined with a powerful natural extract called AHCC the results were near-miraculous.

- Check out policosanol -- a safe, natural substance found in citrus peels. Claims are that that cancer cells thrive on solid foods. Consider a fasting treatment - nourishing the patient with juice and herbal teas - that encourages the body to consume and eliminate tumors.

- Prostate, saw palmetto, zine (50 mg), magnesium (250-500 mg), selenium (100-200 mcg), juniper berries, pumpkin seed oil, vitamin C. Breast, thiamin (b1 500 mg), 2 flaxseed oil capsules. Generic, u/v A and/or C, intravenious peroxide, chelation. Cancer hates oxygen. Get a compressed bottle, set at 6 liter/minute, and exercise. Indole-3-carbinol (I-3-C) from vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli,bok choy, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cress, kale, mustard, radish, horseradish, turnip, rutabaga & kohlrabi.

- CoQ10. Coenzyme Q10, reports on cancer treatment remarkable. Immune stimulator. To produce internally, the body needs niacin (B3), folic acid, and pyridoxine (B6). (Taking all three helps prevent cancer.) Take with cod liver oil, bacon, or olive oil. See Vitaline Corp, 800-728-2288. Greatly aids heart health also. Avoid (enriched) foods, which typically contain iron in in-appropriate format for the body to use correctly, which leads to fatty deposits in artery walls. The test is for serum ferritan, if ok, don't worry. - DHEA. Anti aging (age leads to deficiency) (dehydroepiandrosterone)  High doses (1000 mg/day) help terminal cancer patients. Verify by blood test then check Healthy Resolve. - Curcumin, a spice with the compound turmeric, which is reported to work as well as hydrocortisone for those purposes, and provide significant antioxidant protections. - Sunshine, 20 minutes a day, two or three days out of the week. (Vitamin D)

Cancer, Bowel. A defect at chromosone 18. Research suggests a diet rich in aspirin and unripe bananas.

Chlorine. Studies have: directly linked chlorine water to bladder and urinary cancer, as well as pancreatic, rectal and colon; even breast. Increased risk of brain.

Cholesterol. Garlic daily. Oatmeal. Gugulipid, gum from the Mukul tree, native to India, 25 mg three times daily helps the liver prevent accumulation of LDL in the blood. Policosanol, derived from sugar cane, 10 to 20 milligram daily. Fish oil, 2 to 3 grams daily. Chocolate, real chololate, dark & bitter, 1 to 2 ounce per day.

Combiotic, penicillin & sulfa.

Constipation. Olive oil (4 oz), magnesium (500 mg), vit. C.

Cough - Cough drops or syrups work mainly by stimulating saliva, to coat and sooth an irritated throat. If you're not treating a specific CAUSE of a cough, there is little difference in effectiveness of over the counter cough compounds, and hard-candy.

Cramping - Tonic water, which contains quinine.

Depression. St. John's Wort mimics anti-depressant drubs. 300 mg three times daily.

Diabetes. Chromium helps insulin work better, zinc, Fenugreek tea. Cinnamon may make muscle and liver cells provide a greater response to insulin. 2 to 4 gram per day may also help lower cholesterol and triglycerides. 3 gram daily of cloves is also reported to lower glucose, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol. Cloves also reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by thinning blood & preventing clots.

Diarrhea. Charcoal & garlic tablets.

Epilepsy. High fat, low protein, low sugar (low carbohydrate) diet.

Fat Metabolism. L-CARNITINE. Essential for converting fats to cellular energy. Makes muscles more efficient, used therapeutically to improve circulation, i.e. where blocked leg arteries cause muscle cramps when walking. Lowers triglycerides. 1,000 mg three times per day.

Fever - In response to many infections, the body turns up the heat, as a means to help white blood cells fight the infection. The body releases cortisol, and the heart and breathing rate increases as does fluid loss. Blood levels of iron and zinc fall. If the body needs the fever to aid in fighting infection, attempts to mechanically lower the body temperature may aid the infection, not help the person fight. In example, the bacteria streptoccus pneumonia is killed at temperatures just over 104F. Unless the body temperature rises above 107 F (41.7C) and remains there, don't panic. Attack the disease, not the defense mechanism.

Flu, Killer - Knocked out in 8 hours with secret antidote developed for military, 'friendly' bacteria called Lactobacillus bulgaricus, a special strain of healthful microbes found in yogurt, makes your immune system attack 'unfriendly' microbes with incredible speed. In documented case histories, it... Knocked out flu in 8 hours... and easily overcame the usually incurable Hepatitis C virus. A modified product is said to be 10 to 30 times more powerful.

Fluoride - Yes, the stuff added to toothpaste, mouthwash, etc. Dr. Douglass, self-described "Medical Maverick" contends that the base study done in the 1930's which lead to dental use of fluoride is flawed, and the entire program is a fraud. Fluoride is a big by-product of the aluminum industry, and has major use as an insecticide and rat poison. More recent studies seem to show not only does it do no good, but that fluoride may increase the risk of bone cancer and perhaps Alzheimer's, as fluoride makes the body absorb extra aluminum.

Gallstones. 3 tablespoons of olive oil with the juice of a lemon, taken before bed to help soften the stones.

Headache. Fish, magnesium. Headaches may be caused by smoked, aged, pickled or fermented foods, even chocolate, alcohol or citrus may contribute to migraines.

Heart Disease. Fish oil, olive oil (NEVER USE VEG OIL!)  Vit. B6, Vit C, selenium with Vit. E, L-Carnitine to strengthen the heart. Magnesium.

Hepatitis C. Baical skullcap, Boldo, Bupleurum, Burdock, Dandelion - use of the root "shifts" some liver cleaning duties to the kidneys, Milk thistle, Phylanthus, Picrohiza, Reishi mushroom, Tumeric. High Blood Pressure. Get a pet, relax. Fish oil. Potassium, calcium, magnesium, garlic.

Hypertension. Molasses, at least the type with high potassium content, around 400 milligram per day. Also consider acorn squash, cooked spinach, avocados, real orange juice, and baked potatoes (complete with skin).

Hypoglycemia. (Low blood sugar) Avoid caffeine, alcohol & sugar. Eat red meat. Add chromium.

Insomnia. Eat a cheese snack. Tryptophan foods: bananna, fig, tuna, whole grain crackers.

Joint Pain. For extreme joint pain, take in combination with bromelain and papain. (Yucca, white willow bark, feverfew, devil's clas, celery and boswellia) Lemon myrtle (backhousia citriodora), highest concentration of citral, with "antipathogenic" qualities to remove toxins from joints. Aniseed myrtle (backhousia anisata). Mountain pepper (tasmania lanceolata). Wild rosella (Hibiscus sabdariffa). To help joints heal, aim for 1,000 mg daily mix of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. Consider also a mix of 1,500 mg glucosamine and 1,200 mg chondroitin. Methylsulfonlymethane (MSM of 500 to 1,500 mg per day.

Kidney Stones. Magnesium, B6, avoid cabbage. Eight ounces of aloe vera juice or whole leaf extract may prevent or reduce the size of kidney stones.

Leg Cramps. L-CARNITINE - Essential for converting fats to cellular energy. Makes muscles more efficient, used therapeutically to improve circulation, i.e. where blocked leg arteries cause muscle cramps when walking. Lowers triglycerides. 1,000 mg three times per day.

Liver Damage. Milk thistle extract, specifically "silymarin" helps regenerate liver cells. Helps the liver remove toxics from the body. Extracts should be sought at 80% silymarin, take 420 mg daily for two months, than a maintenance dose of 280 mg daily.

Mustard gas. One of the methods by which mustard gas works is its ability to bring about cell death by depleting cell levels of glutathione. [eMedicine Journal, April 9, 2001] So glutathione is also an antidote.

Nerve Gas - Huperzine A(derivative of Chinese club moss) protects against nerve gas poisoning. The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research conducted studies which revealed that huperzine A protects against nerve gas poisoning in a superior manner to physostigmine, a long-standing anti-nerve-toxin drug. Dose 150 mcg per day. Pretreatment is advised prior to nerve gas exposure. Nosebleed. Soak a cotton ball in cider vinegar and pack in the nostrel. Relax with the head forward for about 10 minutes.

Osteoporosis. Diet high in green vegetables, only low fat cheese, 3x week limit on red meat, NO SODAS as they interfere with calcium absorbtion, supplement with daily: Calcium 800 - 1000 mg, Vit. D 350 - 800 IU, Vit. C 2000 mg, Beta carotene 15 mg. Massage in creame of 3% natural progesterone daily, 1/2 of month. Don't bother with calcium vitamins made of calcium carbonate. Don't bother with the antacid approach, the stomach can't digest without the acid. Take calcium citrate.

Pfiesteria Piscicida, crashing headache, fatigue, failing memories.

Plague (Yersinia pestis) is another potential toxin that could be used against civilian populations. Treatment with antibiotics is effective. [British Medical Bulletin, Volume 54, 1998]

Pneumonia. Penicillin, oral, or tetracycline.

Prostate. Saw palmetto berries as a tea, 3x daily. Parsley as a tea. Add zinc & magnesium. Try juniper berry.

Psoriasis. Gamma-lineleic acid (evening primrose oil), fish oil.

Rheumatoid arthritis. Eat cold water fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines) seeking omega-3 fatty acids, around 570 mg per capsule as a vitamin.

Senility. EDTA chelation therapy.

Serotonin. Central nervous system disorders.

Shingles. Vit. C, peroxide, 800 mcg folic acid 2x daily, lysine (500 mg 2x), vit A.

Sinusitis. Dry air. Hot steam. Exercise. Avoid food additives.

Skin Cancer. Locate Curaderm, SkinAnswer or similar, containing glycoalkaloids. Skin will burn, become itchy, dry, brown, and flake. The active ingredient comes from a plant in Australia called "Devil's Apple". As of 2000 search for Compassionet.

Smallpox is a virus which is contagious and kills about 30% of infected individuals. Civilians were routinely vaccinated against smallpox until global eradication of this virus caused a phase out of vaccine production. Smallpox has an incubation period of about 10-14 days. Red rashes are the dominant presenting symptom, which appear as hundreds of pimples on the face. Flu-like symptoms of fever, headache, vomiting and weakness occur. Complications include pneumonia, kidney damage and blindness. Smallpox spreads via mucus membrane exposure from patient to patient.

Snake Bite. Stun gun directly in the bite, MD intravenous chelation.

Soda. All carbonated drinks should be avoided. Besides bone damage, they generally age the body.

Toothache. Rub oil of cloves on the affected area.

Tuberculosis - Prevent with isoniazid, 10 MG per KG/day for older kids, maximum of 300 MG per day per adult.

Tularema - Carried by infected rabbits, etc., treat with streptomycin muscle injections and tetracycling orally.

Typhoid fever. Ampicillin.

Ulcers. Avoid iron supplement s, soft drinks (esp. cola). Add Beta-carotene, zinc, licorice. Cabbage juice.

Urinary Infection. Parsley tea. Watermelon.

U/V. The light can cause the breakdown of complex molecules, including poisons, into smaller components that are no longer toxic.

Vitamin D helps protect against things like osteoporosis and cancer, and even normal germ infections, such as a cold or the flu. Vit D stimulates the body to produce cathelicidin, a natural antibiotic. You need 15 minutes of sun per day, or 5,000 i.u. per day of D3, the form of vitamin D the body itself makes

Warts. Vit. E oil drop bandged to the wart, change 2x daily for 2 weeks. Swallow watermelon seeds.

"GOOD" VERSUS "BAD" FATS "Bad" fats are exampled by hydrogenated margarines. Hydrogenated oils can cause nerve damage, cardiovascular damage, and cancer. “Essential fatty acids” (a “natural” item) without which respiratory enzymes cannot function and the person suffocates, even when he is given oxygen-rich air. A deficiency in these highly unsaturated fatty-acids impairs many vital functions. First of all, it decreases the person's supply of available oxygen. We cannot survive without air and food; nor can we survive without these fatty acids. Processed foods eliminate virtually all of the essential fatty acids. Raw nuts are generally high. Essential fatty acids cannot be made by the body, and must be consumed as a stable part of our diet. People who were seriously ill with cancer always had low levels of two specific substances in their blood: phosphatides and lipoproteins, and cancer patients typically had an odd greenish-yellow substance in their blood, instead of normal amounts of hemoglobin. Blood that comes from a healthy person contains far greater levels of Omega 3 essential fatty acids than blood samples taken from someone who is ill. Try adding a combination of organic flaxseed oil and quark, a dairy product common in Germany that is very similar to cottage cheese. Flaxseed oil is the richest source of Omega 3 essential fatty acids, as well as being well-tolerated by most people and easily assimilated. Quark has high levels of sulfurated protein (cottage cheese contains similar amounts, as does yogurt or skim milk). When the protein combines with the oil, the flaxseed oil is said to become water soluble, meaning that it would be absorbed more easily. Taking flaxseed oil without the sulfurated protein found in quark, cottage cheese or yogurt is not inherently harmful, but to best achieve results a combination of the oil and protein is necessary. There are claims that after three months on flaxseed oil-quark combination, cancer patients begin to improve. Tumors shrink in size, patients' strength returns, and further blood analysis shows that the greenish-yellow substance goes away. A 10 year clinical research claims a combination of 2 tablespoons of organic flaxseed oil combined with one quarter cup of cottage cheese has been used successfully in Europe to treat a variety of diseases in addition to cancer, including arteriosclerosis, eczema, stomach and intestinal disorders, arthritis, and strokes. What does it hurt to at least give it a try. Quark is a type of fresh acid-set cheese of Central European origin. It is white and unaged, similar to cream cheese, pot cheese or ricotta. It is made by letting certain bacteria ferment milk, with the resulting curd. Some or most of the whey is removed to standardise the quark to the desired thickness. Traditionally, this is done by hanging the cheese in loosely woven cotton gauze called cheesecloth, and letting the whey drip off, which gives quark its distinctive shape of a wedge with rounded edges. Quark contains from 60% to 80% of water. Dry mass contains from 10% to 40% of fat as well as much protein (80% of which is casein), calcium and phosphate. Omega 9, does not cause imbalances, from virgin olive oil, avocados, walnuts, peanuts, almonds (*highest recommended), then hazlenuts, pecans, filberts, macadamias, cashews. Recommend at least three ounces (about three handfuls) daily.

Omega 6 and 3 must be eaten in a 4:1 ratio (the typical "bad" diet today is 2:1) 4 parts of Omega 6 items, safflower, sufflower, canola, soybean, corn, sesame, nuts, oils. Excesses (of omega 6) can lead to joint pain, inflammation, heart disease, kidney stones, MS, or weakened immune system. 1 part of Omega 3 items, flax oil, fish oil, eggs, from natural sources, other than forced feeding with Omega 6 products.

Flax oil dose daily (aids in cancer fighting)

Weight		Dose <35		1 tsp 36 - 69		2 tsp 70 - 105		1 tblsp women+		1-2 tblsp men+		2-3 tblsp

THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX

Chelation, Iron. Virtually all bacteria, viruses and fungi depend upon iron as a growth factor. [Iron & Your Health, T.F. Emery, CRC Press, 1991] Iron-chelating (removing) drugs and antibiotics (Adriamycin, Vancomycin, others) are effective against pathogens. The plague (Yersinia pestis), botulism, smallpox and anthrax could all be potentially treated with non-prescription metal-binding chelators. For example, iron removal retards the growth of the plague. [Medical Hypotheses, January 1980] The biological activity of the botulinum toxin depends upon iron, and metal chelators may be beneficial [Infection Immunology, October 1989, Toxicon, July, 1997]. Phytic acid (IP6), derived as an extract from rice bran, is the most potent natural iron chelator and has strong antibiotic and antioxidant action. [Free Radical Biology Medicine, Volume 8, 1990; Journal Biological Chemistry, August 25, 1987] IP6 has been found to have similar iron-chelating properties as desferrioxamine, a drug commonly used to kill germs, tumor cells or to remove undesirable minerals from the body. [Biochemistry Journal, September 15, 1993] IP6 rice bran extract (2000-4000 mg) should be taken in between meals with filtered or bottled water only (no juice).

Hydrogen peroxide - Should really be called hydrogen dioxide. Its chemical formula is H2O2. It contains one more atom of oxygen that does water (H20)Ozone surrounds the earth, consisting of three atoms of oxygen (03). This protective layer of ozone is created when ultraviolet light from the sun splits an atmospheric oxygen molecule (02) into two single, unstable oxygen atoms. These single molecules combine with others to form ozone (03). Ozone isn't very stable. In fact, it will quickly give up that extra atom of oxygen to falling rainwater to form hydrogen peroxide (H202). It is this hydrogen peroxide in rainwater that makes it so much more effective than tap water when given to plants. With a solar panel, water, and electrodes, you can generate “extra” oxygen, and bubble it into the water you want to make into H2O2.

The English medical journal, Lancet, then reported that intravenous infusion was used successfully to treat pneumonia in the epidemic following World War I. There is little interest in funding peroxide research. After all, it is dirt cheap and non-patentable. Even still, in the last 25 years, over 7,700 articles relating to hydrogen peroxide have been written in the standard medical journals. Thousands more, in alternative health publications. The number of conditions helped by hydrogen peroxide is astounding.

Re H202 infusion, contact the International Bio-Oxidative Medicine Foundation (IBOM), P.O. Box 13205, Oklahoma City, OK 73113 at (405) 478-4266.

Oxygen therapy – There are stories of AIDS patients who are completely free of the disease, having destroyed the virus in their blood by hyper-oxygenation. This is a simple, inexpensive and very broad-spectrum healing process. The two basic types of oxygen therapy are ozone blood infusion, and absorption of oxygen water (hydrogen peroxide) at very low concentrations. For years health sciences have sought the primary physical cause of disease. Our bodies are composed mostly of water, which is eight-ninths oxygen. Many nutritional studies get caught up in small details of biochemistry and overlook our most abundant and essential element, and the fundamental role of its depletion in causing illness. Of all the elements the body needs, only oxygen is in such constant demand that its absence brings death in minutes. For healing purposes, between benign micro-organisms (including our own cells), and those which cause disease, is that the disease vectors require lower oxygen levels. They can only survive in low-oxygen environments such as accompany stagnation and decay. The simplest substances available for restoring your oxygen balance to a healthy range are ozone (O3), and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which is much easier to obtain and use. These are both highly toxic when concentrated, which has tended to obscure their germicidal value except as a skin antiseptic. When diluted to therapeutic levels (for H2O2, half of 1% or less), however, they are not only non-toxic but beneficial.

Oxygen water - A simple oxygen therapy uses hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) which is what ozone (O3) forms on contact with water. It can be taken orally if diluted with water to 1/200 or less, absorbed through the skin by bathing in it (anywhere from 1-8 pints of 3%H2O2 (0.5-4 litres) in a standard size bathtub half full), or in severe cases it can be injected (250 cc of .075% to .15%, or roughly 1/1300 to 1/650). Injections obviously require a physician’s assistance, but self-treatment is possible with oral and skin applications. The principle is the same as with ozone blood treatment. All hostile microorganisms prefer lower oxygen levels than the body’s cells require to remain healthy. Boosting the oxygen level revitalises normal cells while killing viruses and other pathogens. Hydrogen peroxide is the only germicidal agent composed purely of water and oxygen. Like ozone, it kills disease organisms by oxidation as it spreads through the patient’s tissues. This also destroys cancerous growths which are anaerobic. Nobel Prizewinner Dr Otto Warburg demonstrated over fifty years ago the basic difference between normal cells and cancer cells. Both derive energy from glucose, but the normal cell requires oxygen to combine with the glucose, while cancer cells break down glucose without oxygen, yielding only 1/15 the energy per glucose molecule that a normal cell produces. This is why cancer cells have such a huge appetite for sugar, and also why people who consume excessive quantities of sugar may be at more of a risk of contracting cancer. The anaerobic breakdown of glucose by cancer cells forms large amounts of lactic acid as a waste product, the same substance formed by fermentation of lactose, as in spoiled milk. The liver converts some of this back into glucose, in an attempt to salvage a food source from a toxic waste. In doing this the liver only uses one fifth the energy per glucose molecule that a normal cell can then derive from it, but that’s three times the energy a cancer cell will get from it. The more the weak, deranged cancer cells multiply, the more energy is lost to the normal cells. Thus we find that low levels of both oxygen and energy tend to occur where cancer is present, and vice versa. This wasteful metabolism becomes self-sustaining and dominant unless the oxygen and/or energy levels are sharply increased, or the cancer’s food source eliminated.

Ozone blood treatment - Ozone overcomes the AIDS virus by a fundamentally different process than usually attempted with drugs. Instead of burdening the liver and immune system with more elaborate toxic substances, ozone simply oxidises the molecules in the shell of the virus. The treatment is remarkably simple. The ozone is produced by forcing oxygen through a metal tube carrying a 300-volt charge. A pint of blood is drawn from the patient and placed in an infusion bottle. The ozone is then forced into the bottle and mixed in by shaking gently, whereupon the blood turns bright cardinal red. As the ozone molecules dissolve into the blood they give up their third oxygen atom, releasing considerable energy which destroys all lipid-envelope viruses, and apparently most other disease organisms as well, while leaving blood cells unharmed. It also oxygenates the blood to a greater degree than is usually reached, what with poor air and sluggish breathing habits. The treated blood is then given back to the patient. This treatment is given from twice a week to twice a day, depending on how advanced the disease is. The strengthened blood confers some of its virucidal properties to the rest of the patient’s blood as it disperses.

The disease will not return, as long as the patient maintains his blood in an oxygen-positive state, through proper breathing, exercise, and clean diet.

Potassium Iodide - To block thyroid gland to prevent uptake of radioactive iodine contaminating food and water, take 4 drops of a saturated solution daily. (Fill a brown dropper bottle about 60% full with crystals, then add water until bottle is 90% full. Shake. Check to be sure that some crystals remain out of solution. See Nuclear War Survival Skills p. 114.)

Prolotherapy - Injecting a solution of dextrose and saline (sugar and salt water) into the soft tissue of damaged ligaments and tendons, said to cause a localized inflammation that increases blood flow and stimulates the tissue to heal.

Ultraviolet Light. Has reportedly been used to treat a wide variety of diseases, based on the antibacterial properties of ultraviolet light. It is used for example to sterilize medical equipment.

In the 1930s ultraviolet light became a blood treatment. Draw a sample of blood from a patient, irradiate it with UV light (killing all contagion in the blood cells), and re-inject it into the patient. The UV treatment supposedly worked in virtually every case, including against polio, and caused no harmful side effects.

Contact the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) and ask for the names of doctors who use this treatment or who might be willing to try it, 23121 Verdugo Drive, Suite 204 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Tel: (800)532-3688 Fax: (949) 455-9679 Web site: www.acam.org

Veterinarian medical supplies. Carried by elevators, tack stores, feed stores, drug stores, equipment and supply outlets. Use 13 - 16 needles to sew, with hemostats to hold the tiny needles. Splints. Pigs have basically the same drug reactions as humans. See online http://www.apohealth.com/ APO HEALTH an amazing assortment of vet/med/dental supplies, including antibiotics (vet)(example: amoxycillin 250 mg caps, 500 for $12.75)

Feed stores carry many antibiotics at low prices; no scrip necessary. While you're there, pick up a few lbs of bulk lysine (ADM; tan granules): good food supplement; rounds-out amino acid array of some vegetable proteins; helps the body absorb and utilize calcium and magnesium; improves protein nutrition and blood regeneration, generally; might be good for women who tend toward anemia.

At the feed store: ASK if they carry MSM! Note also that some of the nutritional supplements for animals are remarkably sophisticated; better than stuff for humans, sometimes, and cheaper. They also sell oxytetracycline, as Agrimycin 343. About $8 for 4 ozs of it. A pound is 454 grams. Dose is 1 to 2 grams per day. As to antibiotics, penicillin G potassium powder is cheap and still quite effective yet, except for some hospital born infections that you likely won't encounter except in urban crowded conditions. It goes for about $26 per half billion units (about 12 oz powder) from Jeffers ag supply in GA. Other places have it also. (1-800-jeffers). Dose is about 1 to 2 grams a day (1.5 to 3 million units, oral). Store these powders DRY in the containers they come in, or in 0 gelcaps, in airtight bottles, and at 0 F and they will keep decades. Mark them "stored at 0 F" if you do that so persons finding them will know to disregard the expiration dates on the containers.

Sulfa drugs (e.g. sulfamethoxazole) would probably last for many years or decades. If antibiotics or other medicines have say 3 years to go before expiration date, when you get them, and recommended storage is 60 F, then they have 6 years at 40F, 12 at 20 F, and 24 at 0F, to reach the same deterioration they would have gotten in 3 years at 60F. THEY ARE STILL GOOD LONG AFTER THAT DATE, PROBABLY TO DOUBLE IT. They just loose potency, and more is needed. Neither pen, nor tet is critical as to dose, just don't go overboard, like 3 times max recommended dose or you may develop side effects, usually allergy or surface infections of mucus membranes because all friendly bacteria were killed and something else takes over, like a fungus.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

Electromagnetic Frequency. Claims are that virus' structure can be destroyed by the right frequency

Electrostatics. Electrostatic force holds the electrons "in orbit" in atoms. "Sharing" of electrons, via this force, allows atoms to gather into molecules, and the arrangement of atoms  determines the properties of the molecule. The DNA and other materials of our bodies are made up of molecules that use these electrostatic based properties to allow life.

REFERENCES

BOOKS US Army Special Forces medical/first aid training manual Life Extension Disease Prevention and Treatment ,expanded Cain, Harvey, ed. Emergency Treatment and Management, 7th ed, WB Saunders, 1985 Emergency War Surgery (First US revision of The Emergency War Surgery NATO Handbook), Desert Publications, Comville, AZ 86325. Kearny, Cresson. Nuclear War Survival Skills Lindsey, Douglas. Simple Surgical Emergencies. Arco Publishing, New York, 1983 Ditch Medicine, Advanced Field Procedures for Emergencies, Hugh L. Coffee Where There is no Dentist, Murray Dickson Where There is no Doctor, David Werner

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