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Natural
Antidotes to Biological Toxins Americans have grown so
accustomed to relying upon prescription medications that they will probably
have difficulty believing there are natural compounds as close as the kitchen
cupboard that are potent antidotes against biological warfare. These
natural antibiotics and antioxidants may give unvaccinated people who have
been exposed to biological or chemical weapons enough time to secure
professional care. They may even save lives. It is a fact that chaotic
events will make it difficult to obtain appropriate treatment even if it were
available. So we must learn more about natural antidotes.
Furthermore, it is clear that antidotes to biological attacks need to be
employed at home or the workplace in an expedient manner. The idea of
the masses running to obtain medical care or vaccines at doctor’s offices,
clinics or hospitals needs to be abandoned if civilian defense against
biological weapons is to become a reality.
Natural "Rescue
Remedies" Since anthrax is the most
feared toxin it will be addressed first. The The antibiotic activity
of one milligram of allicin, the active ingredient in garlic, equals 15 units
of penicillin. [Koch and Lawson, Garlic: The Science and Therapeutic
Application, 2nd edition, Williams & Wilkins, The anthrax bacterium’s
toxicity emanates from its ability to kill macrophage cells which are part of
the immune system. Studies have shown that sulfur-bearing antioxidants
(alpha lipoic acid, N-acetyl cysteine, taurine) and vitamin C, which elevate
levels of glutathione, a natural antioxidant within the body, counters the
toxicity produced by anthrax. [Molecular Medicine, November
1994; Immunopharmacology, January 2000; Applied Environmental
Microbiology, May 1979] The above sulfur compounds can be obtained
from health food stores and taken in doses ranging from 100-500 mg.
Vitamin C should be the buffered alkaline form (mineral ascorbates) rather
than the acidic form (ascorbic acid) and should be combined with
bioflavonoids which prolong vitamin C’s action in the blood circulation.
The powdered form of vitamin C is recommended to achieve optimal
dosing. A level TABLEspoon of vitamin C powder (about 10,000 - 15,000
mgs) can be added to juice. (Editor's Note: This should be done
several times daily, and even more often in serious illness. However,
half a TEAspoon (about 2,000 mg) every 15-20 minutes is much more effective.
Body saturation of vitamin C is indicated by loose bowels. http://www.orthomed.com) Melatonin, a
sleep-inducing hormone available at most health food stores, has been shown
to help prevent lethal toxins from anthrax exposure. [Cell Biology
Toxicology, Volume 16, 2000] It could be taken at bedtime in doses
ranging from 5-20 mg. Melatonin boosts glutathione levels during sleep. Of additional interest,
one of the methods by which mustard gas works is its ability to bring about
cell death by depleting cell levels of glutathione. [eMedicine
Journal, April 9, 2001] So glutathione is also an antidote for
mustard gas poisoning. Virtually all bacteria,
viruses and fungi depend upon iron as a growth factor. [Iron &
Your Health, T.F. Emery, CRC Press, 1991] Iron-chelating (removing)
drugs and antibiotics (Adriamycin, Vancomycin, others) are effective against
pathogens. The plague (Yersinia pestis), botulism, smallpox and anthrax
could all be potentially treated with non-prescription metal-binding
chelators. For example, iron removal retards the growth of the
plague. [Medical Hypotheses, January 1980] The biological
activity of the botulinum toxin depends upon iron, and metal chelators may be
beneficial [Infection Immunology, October 1989, Toxicon, July,
1997]. Phytic acid (IP6),
derived as an extract from rice bran, is the most potent natural iron
chelator and has strong antibiotic and antioxidant action. [Free
Radical Biology Medicine, Volume 8, 1990; Journal Biological Chemistry,
August 25, 1987] IP6 has been found to have similar iron-chelating
properties as desferrioxamine, a drug commonly used to kill germs, tumor cells
or to remove undesirable minerals from the body. [Biochemistry
Journal, September 15, 1993] IP6 rice bran extract (2000-4000 mg)
should be taken in between meals with filtered or bottled water only (no
juice). The antibacterial,
antiseptic action of plant oils has been described in recent medical
literature and may be helpful in fighting biological toxins. [Journal
Applied Microbiology, Volume 88, 2000] A potent natural antibiotic,
more powerful than many prescription antibiotics, is oil of oregano.
One study showed that oregano completely inhibited the growth of 25 germs
such as Staphylococcus aureas, Escherichia coli, Yersinia enterocolitica and
Pseudomonas aeruginosa. [Journal Food Protection, July
2001] Oregano has been shown to be effective in eradicating intestinal
parasites in humans. [Phytotherapy Research, May 2000]
Wild oregano, which is quite different than the variety on most kitchen spice
racks, has over 50 antibacterial compounds. Just one part wild oregano
oil in 4000 dilution sterilizes contaminated water. [ Nature also provides
nerve gas antitoxins. Nerve gas interrupts the normal transmission of
nerve impulses by altering levels of acetycholinesterase, the enzyme that
degrades the nerve transmitter acetycholine. Huperzine A, a derivative
of Chinese club moss, has been suggested as a pre-treatment against nerve
gases. [Annals Pharmacology Summary The threat of biological
warfare is real and concern over preparedness of the civilian population and
medical professionals is growing. There is virtually no practical way
that vaccines, antibiotics or other treatment can be delivered to a
frightened populace in a timely manner during a crisis. The current
strategy of having an unprotected citizenry travel to physicians’ offices or
hospitals to receive prophylactic care or treatment is unfeasible. The
public must be armed with preventive or therapeutic agents in their vehicles,
homes and the workplace. Natural antibiotics and antitoxins are well
documented in the medical literature, but overlooked by health
authorities. These antidotes are readily available for the public to
acquire and place in an emergency biological response kit. Copyright C 2001 Bill Sardi. This article is abridged, and reprinted with permission of the author. Knowledge of Health,
Inc.,
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