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If a severe flu strikes in which people with strong immune systems are succumbing such as happened in 1918 or with SARS or H5N1 avian flu, AVOID the following herbs and foods:
- Elderberry juice
- Chlorella and spirulina
- Honey
- Chocolate
- Echinacea
- Kimchi
All of the above increase production of the cytokines NTF-a or IL-6 or both.
For any respiratory illness, also avoid dairy products and bananas, because they increase mucous production.
TAKE:
The following herbs, vitamins and foods are helpful against respiratory illnesses:
Garlic: crush and eat raw as a great anti-viral
Vitamin C: 1000 mg/hr for the first 6 hours, then 1000 mg three times a day. Blocks neuraminidase (by which viruses replicate) and inhibits TNF-a and IL-6 production.
Green tea: works as well as Tamiflu to inhibit neuraminidase. Also inhibits TNF-a production.
Vitamin E: boosts immunity. Especially effective with Vitamin C, good for the elderly.
Apples: anti-viral. The peel is the best. The flesh may be too sugary for some.
Cranberry juice: possible anti-viral.
Curcumin: yellow substance in tumeric. Reduces TNF-a. Research indicates possibly effective in preventing cytokine storms. Must be taken together with black pepper or it will be metabolized in the intestine and liver. Should be avoided by pregant or nursing women. Dosage of 400~5,000 mg/day.
Astragalus root: boosts immunity.
Tea tree oil steam inhalation: possibly reduces TNF-a. Hot water in bowl with 2 drops tea tree oil, towel over head.
Dikongsikan oleh Dr Suriyakhaton dari Melaka. (Terima kasih Kak Su)
Source: Australian biologist Stephen Jones http://www.the-
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