Preparing for the Avian Flu
By Dr. Melina Roberts BSc.(Hons.), ND
Published in the Dr. Roberts Naturopathic Report – April 2006
Many of my patients have been asking me how they can prepare themselves in the unfortunate event that the avian flu strikes. So I thought that this would be an excellent topic to focus this newsletter on.
We first need to gain a better understanding of the avian flu virus.
The avian flu is a specific type of influenza flu virus that primarily affects birds but recently has been reported to affect pigs, cats and humans. The virus has been shown to exist in saliva, nasal secretions and feces for about 10 days. The avian flu can spread from close contact with infected birds or birds that died from the illness; direct contact with bird droppings or contaminated feed, water, clothing, cages, farm equipment and other surfaces. There are no clearly documented cases of the recent avian flu virus spreading from human to human.
The most common symptoms of the avian flu include fever (38.5 to 40 C), cough, shortness of breath, swollen lymph nodes. Close contact with infected birds or some other source of a significant number of infectious viral particles as well as a sup-optimal immune system and an inadequate internal biological terrain can make you more susceptible to this virus. You can prevent possible exposure by heating whole poultry to at least 85 C for 30 minutes before eating and heating eggs and other poultry products to at least 75C before consuming.
To build a strong immune system, it is always important to eat whole, natural foods, drink lots of water, get a good night sleep, and exercise regularly.
Here is a Naturopathic Protocol to further strengthen your immune system against the avian flu.
Avian Flu Prevention Protocol:
- Mucococcinum – 1 tablet per week
- A clinically-proven homeopathic preparation of bacterial and viral fractions, formulated to stimulate the body’s own defenses in order to combat all types of influenza
- Gammadyn Cu – 1 amp per day for 1 month
- A bioavailable copper needed for a healthy immune system.
- Gammadyn Cu-Au-Ag – after completion of Gammadyn Cu, take 1 tablet 3x/wk for 6wk.
- Optimizes the body’s natural defense mechanisms.
- Flu-Tone – 10 drops per day for 1 month
- Increases the body’s defenses against flu viruses.
- Drainage-Tone– 10 drops per day for 1 month
- Supports the immune system and encourages lymphatic drainage.
Also, remember that negative emotions such as fear and stress, decrease the immune system, therefore you need to know that you are in control of your health and don’t allow the avian flu hype to make you fearful and stressed out.
In the event that you are exhibiting signs and symptoms of the avian flu virus there are a number of highly effective naturopathic treatments. If you have any of the symptoms of the avian flu virus and have been in contact with birds, contact your naturopathic or medical doctor immediately.
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