Herd Immunity

Greenmed   July 16th 2012

Paul Offit smiled and PLAYED THE CARD while peddling his book on the comedy central channel as Steven Colbert jokingly said, "if the vaccines work so good for you, why do I need one?" Dr. Mark Segal PULLED IT on fox news as Mary Holland, JD eloquently described the issue of vaccine injury and loss of legal recourse in an era of forced and mandated vaccines. In addition to flaunting several false allegations and sound bites, Dr. Segal's well-rehearsed rant brushed right over the issue at hand, the fact that victims of vaccine injury have no legal right to sue – and instead launched into his agenda of scaring the listeners by parroting the "herd immunity" dogma.

The hype about herd immunity unfortunately creates a wall of hostility between those who vaccinate and those who delay some vaccines, avoid certain vaccines, or quit vaccinating altogether.

Since the beginning of vaccination, there is little proof that vaccines are responsible for eradicating disease even when herd immunity vaccination levels have been reached. Yet celebrity doctors rattle on about your unvaccinated neighbor being the biggest threat to your child – as if vaccination was the only way to avoid an illness or stay healthy.

To make matters worse, this intimidation to vaccinate is played out in an environment where WHO and vaccine manufacturers have been accused of scandalous misrepresentations of disease risk or vaccine safety and effectiveness. If the allegations against these entities are true, which I believe they are, we are being systematically altered, sickened and manipulated by powerful governing bodies that either don't understand the risks of vaccination, or don't care. We are told that the health of the herd is more important than any single life, and you now have no conventional legal recourse when your little sheep is wounded by any type of vaccine, no matter how it happened.

Scientists Verify Elderberry Beats the Flu, Prevents Colds & Strengthens Immunity

Healty Food   January 9, 2019

Scientists have discovered that elderberry has been known to man since the prehistoric era, and elderberry recipes were commonly used as natural medicines in ancient Egypt.

Hippocrates, the “father of medicine” from ancient Greece depicted it as his “medicine chest” because of its numerous health benefits.

The elderberry juice has been used as hair dye by the Romans, and the wood of the elderberry tree has been used to make combs, toys, pegs for shoemakers,  needles for weaving musical instruments, and skewers for butchers. The Native Americans used this plant as a natural cure, body paint, ink, for jewelry and musical instruments, hunting whistles, and much more.

During the 1995 Panama flu epidemic, the government used it as a natural way to fight the flu, and it reduced its severity and thus helped to end the epidemic. 

Elderberry is native to Africa, Europe, and parts of Asia. Sambucus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Adoxaceae, and the berries and flowers are powerful natural medicines. The plant has deciduous leaves, white flowers (elderflowers) and berries that turn from green to red to black as they ripen.

Other common names for Sambucus nigra are European elder, European elderberry, black elder, and European black elderberry. The flowers contain 0.3 percent of an essential oil composed of free fatty acids and alkanes, and the fruit contains rutin, quercetin, kaempferol, phenolic acids, and anthocyanins. Elderberry is also high in flavonoids, which are powerful antioxidants that prevent cellular damages, as well as anthocyanidins, chemical compounds which have immunostimulant effects.

Elderberries are rich in iron and potassium, vitamins A, C, B6, and other nutrients. The raw berries are made up of 80 percent water, 18 percent carbohydrates, and less than 1 percent each of protein and fat.

This powerful plant effectively fights inflammation in the body, relieves nerve pain, treats the flu and colds, cures sinus issues, soothes allergies, and treats constipation.

This amazing plant is richer in flavonoids than blueberries, cranberries, goji berries, and blackberries, and here are some of its health benefits:

1. Cold and Flu Relief

Elderberries boost the immune system, due to the presence of chemical compounds known as anthocyanidins, which have potent immunostimulant effects. Elderberry extract is one of the safest and most powerful treatments for both cold and flu symptoms.

Scientists have conducted numerous studies which have confirmed the strong effects of the elderberry extract in the treatment and control of influenza symptoms. 

2. Sinus Infection Aid

The strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties help sinus issues in a natural way. Swiss scientists have evaluated the effects of a proprietary product, Sinupret, which contains elderberry flowers, in the treatment of bacterial sinusitis in a combination with an antibiotic (doxycycline or Vibramycin) and a decongestant, and found that it boosted the effects of the medications.

3. Lowers Blood Sugar

The berry and the flower have been used as a diabetes cure for centuries. The elderflower extract has been found to stimulate glucose metabolism and the secretion of insulin, and thus decreases blood sugar levels.

4. Eases Allergies

The flowers of the elder plant are a powerful herbal allergy remedy, as this plant fortifies the immune system, and soothes inflammation. It cleanses the liver and eliminates toxins as well, and herbalists claim that it also treats hay fever-like symptoms.

5. Natural Diuretic

This plant has powerful diuretic properties, so it effectively fights water retention.

6. Natural Laxative

Elderberry fights constipation, since it acts as a natural laxative, and stimulates healthy bowel movements.

7. Encourages Healthy Skin

Elderberry is often added to numerous cosmetic products, as it is rich in antioxidants, vitamin A, and bioflavonoids, that improve the healthy appearance of the skin, prevent premature aging and provide a healthy skin glow. 

You can buy elderberry online or in the nearest local health store. You can consume it in the form of juice, tea, jelly and jams, wine, in ointments, as powder, syrups, pills, lozenges, sprays, and capsules.

The elderberry syrup is the best way to treat the flu, colds, and upper respiratory issues, so here is how to prepare it:

Homemade Elderberry Syrup

Ingredients:

• 2 cups organic dried elderberries
• 1 tablespoon fresh or dried organic ginger root
• 1 teaspoon organic cinnamon powder or 1 cinnamon stick
• 3.5 cups cold water
• 1 cup raw honey

Instructions:

In a saucepan, pour the water, and add the elderberries, cinnamon, and ginger. Boil the syrup, lower the heat, and leave to simmer for 45 minutes, covered.  Then, remove the saucepan from heat, mash the berries, and strain through a strainer or cheesecloth into a glass bowl. Sweeten with honey, and pour the syrup in a sterilized glass container.

Sources:
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Water is the essence of life

By Rishma Parpia. Published November 5, 2016 | Health, Holistic Health

Water is the essence of life. The human body cannot survive without water because it is so critical for all bodily functions. In fact, on average, the body of an adult human being contains 60 percent of water.¹ Not drinking adequate amounts of water can have such a detrimental effect on overall health that a reduction in 10 percent of your normal body water percentage can lead to a medical emergency.² 

Despite water’s important role, many people do not consume enough of this liquid. While many people believe they are consuming enough water, they may not realize that they are indeed dehydrated. Consuming soda, sugary drinks, juice, sports drinks and other beverages does not replace the body’s need for plain water. According to research, 75 percent of Americans are in a chronic state of dehydration.³ 

Dehydration affects the body in a plethora of ways ranging from mild effects such as dry skin and constipation to moderate effects such as headaches and fatigue to severe effects such as low blood pressure, organ failure and shock.⁴  However, dehydration is also one of the easiest conditions to reverse that tends to be overlooked by medical professionals.³ 

The Benefits of Water in Strengthening the Immune System

The immune system is our body’s physical, chemical and cellular defense against invasion by pathogens. It is primarily designed to protect us from disease but a weakened immune system can no doubt lead us to fall sick.⁵  Nevertheless, there are several ways to strengthen your immune system—adequate water in-take being one of the simplest ways to ensure healthy functioning of the body. Outlined below are a few of a numerous ways in which water is beneficial to your immune function.

Excretes Toxins and Waste
Water plays a key role in the excretory system. It allows your kidneys to filter toxins, remove waste, and transport nutrients to other parts of the body. By not drinking the right amount of water, toxins accumulate throughout the body thus compromising your immune system.⁶  The same concept applies to the digestive system. Water assists in softening your stool to promote bowel movements to eliminate waste material. Lack of water will result in a dry colon and accumulation of waste thus leading to constipation.⁶ 

Oxygenates Blood
Drinking enough water on a daily basis is very important for oxygenation of the blood and for transporting blood and other bodily fluids throughout the body.⁷  In a well-hydrated body, oxygen-rich blood circulates optimally delivering essential nutrients to all tissues. Without adequate water, all bodily functions become ineffective leading to symptoms such as fatigue.⁷ 

Assists in the Production of Lymph
The lymphatic system plays a key role in reaching for optimal immune function. It protects the body from outside threats and disease-causing inflammation.⁸  Lymph is a fluid that is part of the lymphatic systems and contains infection-fighting white blood cells. Lymph fluid is 95 percent water; therefore, water is essential for the production of lymph.⁹ Not drinking enough water compromises the production of lymph, thus increasing your susceptibility to infection.⁹ 

How Much Water Do We Need?

The question is how much water should you be drinking everyday to maintain optimal health? While this is a simple question, the answer is not as straight forward. For several years, we have heard the repeated guideline of drinking eight 8 oz. glasses per day.¹⁰  According to some experts, this one-size fits all guideline may not necessarily be accurate since every individual is unique in terms of their weight, height, activity level, etc.¹⁰  Environmental factors such as weather conditions will also factor in how much water you should be consuming.¹⁰ 

Joseph Mercola, DO outlines the following guidelines to determine whether you are drinking enough water per day:

• The color of your urine is perhaps the best indicator of how much water you should be consuming. Dark colored urine indicates that your kidneys are retaining fluid, which means you need to drink more water. Ideally, you need to drink enough water to turn your urine into a light yellow color.¹⁰
• Use thirst as a guide to determine how much water you need to drink per day. Once the body loses 1-2 percent of water, you will begin to feel thirsty. Note that at this point your body is already in its dehydration stage; therefore, do not ignore this signal.¹⁰
• Frequency of urination is another indicator of whether you are drinking adequate amount of water. Urinating 7 to 8 times a day is considered healthy. If you haven’t urinated in hours or if your urine is scant, this is a good indication that you need more water.¹⁰

Replacing other beverages with pure water is the first step to living a healthy lifestyle. Your body will thank you for it.

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References:

¹ U.S. Department of Interior. The Water in You. The U.S Geological Survey May. 2, 2016.
² Jha S. World Water Day 2014: 5 Reasons You Can’t Survive Without Water. The Health Site Mar. 21, 2014.
³ Chronic Dehydration More Common Than You Think. CBS Miami July 2, 2013.
⁴ Dehydration: A Major Concern. Water Industry News.
⁵ Harvard Health Publications. How To Boost Your Immune System. Harvard Medical School June 15, 2016.
⁶ Fact or Myth: Drinking Water Flushes Out Toxins From Your Body. Underground Health Reporter.
⁷ Hearn N. Oxygenate Your Body: How To Restore Oxygen Balance and Help Prevent Disease Natural News Apr. 16, 2011.
⁸ Zimmerman KA. Lymphatic System: Facts, Functions and Diseases. LiveScience.com Mar. 11, 2016.
⁹ Proulx G. Water: The Universal Healer. Booktango Oct. 1, 2012.
¹⁰ Mercola J. Studies on Hydration Suggest Dehydrated Drivers May Pose Hazard on the Road, and Majority of Children Don’t Drink Enough Water. Mercola.com June 29, 2015.                     

Vaccine Reaction 

Immunity Resistance - Are We In Trouble Concerning Infectious Disease?

Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), has stated that antibiotic resistance is becoming so critically high that it could signal "the end of modern medicine as we know it."

A new gene, called mcr-1, has been discovered in pigs and people in China. This gene is resistant to the "last resort class" of antibiotics.

Alexander Fleming warned of this when he brought the world penicillin. He stated that misuse of antibiotics (incomplete or inappropriate treatment) would encourage bacteria to mutate into resistant forms.

Currently, antibiotic abuse is found in everything from meat, poultry and farmed seafood, and given out like candy by health professionals. Society has become dependent on what science will deliver to fight the new strains of mutating viruses, everything from penicillin to new antibiotic strains; however, they are not working because we have become resistant due to overuse. To offset the process vaccines have been implemented and heralded as the saviors but this is too soon to make that blanket evaluation.

On the other hand, natural products are showing merit in curing diseases like Ebola.

During the Ebola crisis, Dr. Rima Laibow, the medical director of the Natural Solutions Foundation, found some interesting information on Colloidal Silver, summarized in the chart below (click to enlarge):

Perhaps most interesting is the e-mail text in the centre of the chart, which indicates that the positive claims of Colloidal Silver against Ebola could also be corroborated in a 2009 Air Force lab research project.

Another key product for a strong immune system is Thymus gland. Thymosin stimulates the development of T cells, a type of white blood cell which is the key to a strong immune system. Throughout your childhood years, white blood cells called lymphocytes are created in bone marrow. T cells emerge from bone marrow in an incomplete state; they must be matured in the thymus to be useful. When T-cells decline, we become more susceptible to all kinds of communicable diseases.

Especially for those who face constant immune system battles, such as HIV patients, or those whose health conditions involve battling a compromised immune system, such as cancer and Multiple Sclerosis patients (MS is an autoimmune disease characterized by the inflammatory demyelination of neurons in the central nervous system (CNS), Life Choice Thymus Gland could be a great support system, offering a long-term immunity boost.

The pharmaceutical approach bypasses our finely tuned detection with a sledgehammer approach. We have long forgotten the importance of listening to the body and supplying its needs with a natural solution.  Prevent Disease