To all of our patients, friends, family members, and all interested parties,

Many people have contacted the office  concerning the recent outbreak of the “Swine Flu”. Strain known as the  H1N1 virus

Although it is still too early to get the exact simillimum  (the homeopathic remedies determined after the individuals become sick), I have put together the following protocol to be used preventatively. The herbs listed with the protocol can also be used in a treatment program if one does become sick.

For those of you who have purchased the 2008/2009 winter tonic (homeopathic flu combo), please note that it is not formulated for an RNA strain influenza.  Therefore, I strongly suggest the new combination, described below, as a tool for prevention, based on the most recent information.

I feel strongly in preventative medicine and using natural formulas that can be used alone or along side of conventional ones- to help the body  become more resilient, and more powerful in the event of an attack.

This is the protocol that I will be using and am happy to share it with you:

Homeopathic Combo SF  (Tub 1M /RNA 30c/Eup Perf 200c/Gels 3D/Ars. 6x)

This can be used once a day for prevention, or up to four times a day if needed for treatment until you can do a Homeo-Help Line .

Please take a moment to check your homeopathic kits to make sure that they are fully stocked with the following remedies:: Gelsemium, Baptisia.Belladonna, Arsencium, Bryonia, Eup. Perf, Merc., Rhus Tox. Most of these basic remedies are in the Cold Cough and Flu Kits.

Super Viral Formula # 1 : (Oregano/Sambucus Flower & Berry/BaiScullcap/Echinacea/Calendula/Panax/Glycer/Withania/Hydrastis/Rehmannia)

There is an adult version of this and a child’s version.

For babies and children under five: One dropper, once a day in juice per day for seven days on and off.

For  children over five: One dropper, twice a day in juice for seven days on and off.

For adults , or anyone who is susceptible to pneumonias, asthma , or upper respiratory infections:  Two droppers, three times a day for ten days, wait a week and repeat.

Extra Protection: Super Aloe Vera Juice (10,000mps) :  Drink four ounces per day for maximum benefits, two per day for prevention.

Essential Oil Blend: Order the following combination or make your own. Use organic and non chemical extracted formulas. (Melissa/Clove/Tea Tree/Oregano) Add to a spray bottle and spray in the air in your work areas.  If you are living in an area where the virus is active, spray some on a surgical mask and breathe the essence in as well as spray areas where anyone is coughing. If you have a room nebulizer, use it on and off several times a day.

Other common sense measures: Get plenty of sleep at night, try going to bed an hour earlier if you can. Drink lots of water, vegetable juices and eat plenty of  fruits and vegetables. Stop eating sugary foods for the next couple of weeks, because  eating just 3-5 ounces of sugar can slow or stop your ability to heal for five hours. Eat as much garlic as you can stand. Add it to everything. Chop it up, let it sit for ten minutes, then add to any foods possible. It is possible to get it into young children in soups and stews, or you can mince it, mix with honey and it will be more palatable.

Vitamin C (at least 3.000mg daily), Vitamin E Complex (400-600IU minimum) and Zinc 35-50mg, twice a day, Fresh Carrot juice or Beta-carotene (unless you are a smoker, then use Vit A instead).

Questions:

What if I am currently on a program?

You can get a small level of protection by using the Homeopathic combo several times a day over a weekend, and not interfere with the program. You can add the supportive herbs in between the other herbs in the program as well.

Remember that if you do your follow ups and are some of the supportives like the daily aloe juice, you are most likely raising your immunity to begin with.

Is it serious?

A pandemic can happen again: The influenza epidemic of 1918–1919 has been cited as the most devastating epidemic in recorded world history. Somewhere be-  tween 20 and 40 million people died worldwide. Influenza infected  an estimated 28% of Americans and killed 675,000.If the pandemic were to occur at this proportion today, over 1.4 million people in the  U.S.would die.

The Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta is so confident that another such pandemic of influenza will occur, that it has established worldwide pandemic contingency response protocols.In 1918,the influenza virus was an unknown organism. The only allopathic treatment available was aspirin. Today, although a few drugs have been developed for influenza, their overall efficacy is low and their side effects are high. Although a vaccine will be developed, we do not know if it will already be too late, or if it will be effective or cause more side effects. I do not personally feel this is a natural caused flu, but I do feel that unnatural  scientific and medical interventions and “innovations”,  along with our society’s  unnecessary over-dependence on pharmaceutical medications put our immune systems at a grave disadvantage . We can now see what has happened with the many bacteria’s that have become resistant to drugs, (but thankfully experienced the saving grace of using the homeopathics, herbs and essential oils for even MRSA types of bacteria’s)

So why would we be surprised at the overuse of the antiviral suppressive drugs and cross-breeding and genetically modified animals and foods being at the core of this terrible affliction?

Should we be afraid?

No, but we should be smart and cautious and use what tools we have. Fear is a terrible assault to the immune system. Where I do not intend to downplay this swift acting and devastating flu which can kill people, I also feel more empowered knowing we have many tools in our toolbox to work with. The main objective is to prevent, take control, and do what we can.

Homeopathy’s excellent track record.

The mortality rate of influenza in 1918 was 2.5–5% worldwide. But homeopathic physicians at that time were reporting mortality rates one tenth of that for thousands of patients they were treating. Homeopathic treatment dramatically reduced the occurrence of pneumonia and the overall mortality rate during the epidemic. If a worldwide pandemic were to occur today, homeopathy may again prove to be a godsend. Influenza is an epidemic respiratory disease that cycles around the globe in yearly patterns. Each year the virus changes its structure, so that immunity acquired during a previous infection is not protective the following years.

The typical symptoms of  influenza patients have high fevers and chills, severe muscle aches of  the back and face, headache, overwhelming fatigue and mild cough. Symptoms tend to be severe and can last for two weeks. Some of these patients will go on to develop a pneumonia which can be fatal.

Homeopathics can be utilized both as preventative tools and for treatment tools.

Please do not wait out any of the severe symptoms, call the Homeo-Help Line or go to www.homeohelpline.com. Also, it makes sense if you have symptoms to be tested if you are unsure.

How do the herbs help?

Plants provide an innate multi-drug therapy.  They provide innate immunity, adaptive immunity, can eradicate harmful cells, activate helper cells, enhance detoxification and much more.

Many plants with traditional indications potentiate pharmaceuticals in treatment of infections. This means, if you are on a drug, the herbs can make them work more efficiently with less side effects, and need less to accomplish the goal. (Just in case).

This particular herb combo may be helpful in stopping the RNA Influenzas Some of the many benefits of the herbs above offer prevention binding to hemagglutinin so that it is more difficult to enter the cell wall. It helps fuse the viral envelope and prevents viral replication. Several of the herbs work by increasing MHC presentation, as well as increasing both T-cell and B-cell production. They decrease levels of inflammatory cytokines and contain antiviral properties as well. Used with the homeopathics, and the essential oils offer a multi faceted resistance from this type of influenza and it’s complications.

Essential Oils Helpful Too?

Yes. Use volatile liquid plant materials known as essential oils for the maintenance, enhancement and restoration of psychological and physical wellbeing. These essential oils can be absorbed by the skin or lungs into the bloodstream, then directly stimulate the brain to promote healing throughout the body.

Because of their chemical complexity, essential oils do not disturb the body’s natural balance but rather help to restore it, going only where they are needed and providing only what is required to restore homeostasis.

Many people are aware of the story about four Thieves who, during the 15th-century plague, used cloves, rosemary, and other aromatics to protect themselves while robbing plague victims. As the bubonic plague decimated Europe in the year 1413, four thieves were captured and charged with robbing the dead and dying victims. When the thieves were tried, the magistrate offered leniency if they would reveal how they resisted contracting the infection as they performed their gruesome acts.

The four thieves explained that they were perfumers and spice traders and told of a special concoction of aromatic herbs, including cloves and rosemary, that they rubbed on their hands, ears, and temples. Since then, a company funded the research of  pure essential oils tested to be tested at Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, and found to have a 99.96 percent effective rate against airborne bacteria. The quickest, most effective (clinical proven), method to knock out airborne infectious pathogens is to diffuse essential oil, creating a micro-fine vapor or spray. Because these molecule size vapors are so light, they remain suspended for up to several hours, killing airborne viruses, bacteria and fungus on contact. The more the oils are diffused, the greater their killing power.

I have put together the combination above to include oils that are for specific symptoms, matching the swine flu using some of the basic oils found in the aromatherapy kits. I have also taken care not to use any that would be a possible antidote to the homeopathic program.

Super Aloe Vera Juice:

Super Aloe Vera has over 200 medicinal properties. It has been clinically proven to treat a number of viral and bacterial infections, and also possesses broad-spectrum antiviral activity as well. The 10,000 Mps count makes one liter of the formula equal to drinking over 350 bottles of store bought aloe, with only the harsh chemical laxative part removed through a cold pressing through a charcoal filter unit, as well as the additional water in the plant. Why pay for water?

The aloe juice also makes anything you take along with it, more absorbable and more usable. It provides an intestinal barrier against foreign viral cells and bacterial cells as well. This is the one product that is ok to use long term and more beneficial the longer you take it.

Recently, there are a number of drugs being tested using aloe vera as a barrier in the nose to guard against airborne flu’s. You can easily add aloe to your netti pots for daily nasal washing during allergy season as well.

I hope you find this information to be helpful.

If you feel you need an individual program for any flu symptoms, or any other acute condition, please contact my office or go directly to www.homeohelpline.com

All of the products and items mentioned above can be ordered from Archeus at 412-380-HERB  or online at www.archeusonline.com.

*As one final note: Though it is likely completely unrelated, I would suggest that you avoid pork products for at least the short term. It is better for you in any case.