Influenza is causing great concern worldwide. A “pandemic” is determined when a new influenza virus emerges for which there is no vaccine and for which people have little or no immunity. Spread of the disease is worldwide. The ‘seat’ of this infection is in the country of Mexico. Many countries are screening travelers coming in from Mexico and stopping citizens from traveling to Mexico. In the US, state and federal health departments are testing to diagnose this particular viral strain and to produce and stock enough medicine to treat it. Differentiations between this flu virus and other strains have not yet been published, although doctors report that this virus manifests with more symptoms of dizziness and light-headedness. The good news it that there are natural remedies that we can use to both prevent and treat such viral infections like swine flu. Generally, the protocol is to increase the dosage of preventative measures if you end up contracting the disease.
1. ENGLISH DAISY (Bellis perenis) Part used: flowers
These are the small white flowers growing in your lawn (right next to the dandelions – as I look out the window). Pick the flower heads and make a tea (don’t bother about the almost microscopic black bugs). The flavor is almost non-existent – rather like drinking water. This is a very safe herb, with no upper limit to dosage.
Why should I bother bending down and picking these tiny flowers? I do it mostly to help my blood vessels. Bellis is a tonic for both arteries and veins. So drink the tea (or make an alcohol extraction) for varicose veins and inflammations of the arteries or just for the general toning effect on the vessels.
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Finally, a healthy alternative to sugar! Stevia – used by tribes in Uraguay and Paraguy for centuries, and in Japan for decades- is slowly getting recognized in the U.S. as an excellent sweetener. Unlike sugar, stevia does not spike your blood sugar when ingested, but actually helps your body tolerate glucose. This is especially beneficial for diabetics and those trying to limit their intake of simple carbohydrates. Unlike artificial sweeteners, stevia has no known adverse side effects. The leaves of the Stevia plant are 30 – 45 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar).
“Nature Cure” practitioners have known about the benefits of fermented foods for centuries. Just recently, scientists have discovered that the vitamin K2 that is found in fermented foods is good to treat and prevent cancer – mainly prostate cancer. Vitamin K1 which is found in dark green, leafy vegetables, has many wonderful benefits, but does not help prevent prostate cancer.
FERMENTED LACTIC ACID
BENEFIT: Not only a food, but also a medicine.
- Known to improve arthritis, ulcers, colds, digestive disorders, and cancer.
- Enzymes and natural lactic acids are produced during the fermentation process and these substances have a beneficial normalizing effect on the metabolism.