ABC+D Approach Lesson Eight: The Immune and Lymphatic Systems Antibiotics Are Over- Prescribed For Colds & Flu Sore Throats Sinus Infections Bronchitis Otitis Media (Earaches) Respiratory Infections Problems with Antibiotics Antibiotics are antibacterial and have no effect on viruses, fungus or parasites Antibiotics kill friendly bacteria which allows yeast and infectious bacteria to proliferate, thus weakening the immune system Overuse of antibiotics creates antibiotic resistant bacteria Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Antibiotics first became widely used in WWII where they were used to treat infectious wounds Just 4 years after mass-producing penicillin microbes started becoming resistant Antibiotic resistance is now a world-wide problem, notably in hospitals and clinics Superbugs: A Growing Concern Diseases such as tuberculosis, gonorrhea, malaria, and childhood ear infections are now more difficult to treat than they were just a few decades ago Whenever antibiotics are used, there is selective pressure for resistance to occur. It builds upon itself. More and more organisms develop resistance to more and more drugs." Joe Cranston, Ph.D Director of the Dept of Drug Policy and Standards American Medical Association 1
How Does This Happen? Antibiotics don t kill all the bacteria and the ones that survive are the ones most resistant to the drug Drug-resistant bacteria then multiply. The problem is increased when doctors prescribe antibiotics for colds and other viral infections Animals are also routinely fed antibiotics for prevention and antibiotic residues wind up in meat and dairy products While bacteria contain the genetic material to resist synthetic drugs, this does not seem to be the case with natural agents that have antibacterial properties. Dr Spreen US Health Sciences Institute - 2003 Germ Theory Microbes are the enemy and the primary cause of disease Goal is to kill microbes Biological Terrain Theory Microbes attack weakened tissues and are an effect of disease Goal is to balance terrain and strengthen natural resistance Do Flies Cause Garbage Piles? The biological terrain theory says that germs seek out their natural habitat diseased tissue. A Holistic Approach to Infections Balance the biological terrain Detoxify Boost natural defenses Directly inhibit or destroy microbes Balance Biological Terrain 2
Healthy Cells Sick Cells The Lymphatic System Understanding Acute Disease Four Tissue States Acute Irritation Sub-Acute Stagnation Chronic Depression Degenerative Atrophy Four Stages of Disease 3
Irritation (Acute Inflammation) Initial stages of colds, flu and other infections Redness, fever Thin, watery or white mucus Pulse rapid, superficial Tongue bright red, often elongated Best Infection Fighters for Acute Inflammation Elderberry Immune Chewable Elderberry Chinese Heat Reducing Blend Patented Colloidal Silver Stagnation (Sub-Acute Inflammation) Later stages of colds, flu and other infections (24-48 hours later) Mucus thick, discolored Low grade fever Swampy, boggy condition Toxins accumulate in fluid around cells Best Remedies for Sub- Acute Inflammation Echinacea Goldenseal Oregon Grape Immune Enhancing with Beta Stan Malstrom s Lymphatic Infection Depression (Chronic, Low-Grade Infection) Lingering infection Weakness, long term sickness Tongue dark red or purplish, often with heavy yellow coating Tongue sometimes pale with small red spots Best Remedies for Chronic Infections Garlic Patented Colloidal Silver Chinese Anti-Viral Cat s Claw Immune Enhancing with Beta 4
Atrophy (Weakened Immune System) Chronic weakness with frequent infections and fatigue Constantly sickly Skin is dry and rough Pulse is weak, thin and deep Remedies for Weakened Immune System Astragalus Cordyceps Suma Adaptagen Combination Chinese Blood and Chi Tonic Chinese Metal Increasing Essential Sugars Supplement Chinese Mineral Energy Tonic Detoxify The Intestinal System is Your First Line of Immune Defense The Liver is Your Second Line of Immune Defense The Glands Are The Third Line of Defense 5
Remedies for Enhancing Tissue Detoxification Sequestering Toxins is the Fourth Line of Defense Cysts Growths Tumors Fat Cellular Energy Production Heavy Metal Cleansing Liver Protecting Whole Food Green Drink Powder Special Cellular Cleansing Other Methods for Helping Detoxification Drinking Lots of Water and Other Liquids Enemas or Colonics Sweat Baths Drawing Baths Foot Spas Boost Natural Defenses Are You For Life or Against Life? Are You For Life or Against Life? Anti = Against Biotic = Life Antibiotic means against life Pro = For Probiotics are for life 6
Probiotics Friendly bacteria that live in our intestines Protects the body from yeast and other microorganisms Have beneficial effects on bowel health and immunity Probiotic Supplements Acidophilus L. Reuteri Bifidophilus Probiotic Blend Remedies for Boosting Non-Specific Immunity Ultimate Echinacea Immune Enhancing with Beta Colostrum Immune Chinese Blood and Chi Tonic Essential Sugars Supplement Immune Stimulants are Contraindicated in Autoimmune Disorders Immune Balancers Black Walnut Licorice Yucca Colostrum Enzymes Antioxidant Mangosteen and Berry Drink Essential Fatty Acids Directly Inhibit Microbes 7
Antibacterial Remedies Garlic Colloidal Silver Goldenseal Echinacea Tea Tree Oil (externally) Oregon Grape Antifungal Remedies Pau D Arco Colloidal Silver Oregano Tea Tree Oil Caprylic Acid Olive Leaf Garlic Antiviral Agents Elderberry Una de gato Yarrow Paw Paw St. John s Wort Astragalus My Favorite Immune Products Garlic Each tablet contains the stabilized allicin from one clove of garlic Allicin is a great remedy for bacterial and fungal infections Primarily useful for infections in the lungs and digestive tract Echinacea and Goldenseal Helpful for both viral and bacterial infections Particularly helpful for sub-acute infections of the respiratory, digestive and urinary tracts Builds the immune system Can be used topically on wounds 8
Chinese Anti-Viral Dandelion Purslane Indigo leaves and root Thlaspi Bupleurum Typhonium rhizome Scute root Cinnamon twig Licorice root Ginseng root Used for chronic viral infections Herpes Shingles Chicken pox Cold sores Also helpful for low-grade bacterial infections Immune Enhancing with Beta Stimulates body s natural defenses Helps the body destroy unfriendly microorganisms viruses, bacteria, etc. Increases immunoglobulin proteins in the intestinal tract to combat foreign invaders Promotes DNA repair from damage caused by viruses Echinacea Extracted from the roots of three species Helpful for both acute and chronic infections Enhances antibody formation Stimulates production of white blood cells Strengthens and clears lymph nodes Inhibits enzymes produced by bacteria Patented Colloidal Silver Bacteriostatic and bactericidal for all organisms tested Consistant antimicrobial activity Effective against gram negative and gram positive organisms Equal or broader spectrum than any one antibiotic tested Can be used effectively as an alternative to antibiotics Paw Paw Standardized Extract Inhibits ATP production in rapidly growing cells Helpful for tumors, fungal infections, viral infections and parasite Works well with protease enzymes Chinese Blood and Chi Tonic Counteracts the influence of electromagnetic pollution and aids normal polarity Strengthens people who are weak and have low resistance to disease 9
Important Please seek competent medical assistance for all serious immune problems and infections. When trying to help someone with cancer or autoimmune disorders with natural remedies, please have someone with clinical experience monitor the person s progress. Bacterial Infection High Potency Garlic Patented Colloidal Silver Ultimate Echinacea Immune Enhancing with Beta Goldenseal and Echinacea Fungal Infections Candida Cleansing Pack Anti-Fungal Caprylic Acid Immune Paw Paw Standardized Extract Caprylic Acid Yeast Cold and Flu Remedies Elderberry Immune Herbal Composition Powder Chewable Elderberry Paavo Airola s Common Cold Remedy Jeannie Burgess Allergy and Lung Chronic Viral Infections Chinese Anti-Viral Patented Colloidal Silver Cat s Claw Echinacea Blend Extract Paw Paw Standardized Extract 10
Oxidative Stress Antioxidant Mangosteen and Berry Drink Super ORAC Co-Q 10 Lymphatic Congestion Liquid Lymph Cleansing Lymph Cleansing Hypoglycemic Lymphatic Infection Lobelia and Mullen Autoimmune Disorders Chinese Mineral Energy Tonic Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids Adrenal Glandular Plant Enzyme Supplement Yucca Magnesium and Malic Acid Cancer Paw Paw Standardized Extract Essiac Tea Immune Enhancing with Beta High Potency Protease or Protease Plus Chinese Blood and Chi Tonic Blood Purifier Extract with Red Clover Lowered Resistance Cordyceps Chinese Blood and Chi Tonic Chinese Metal Increasing Immune Enhancing with Beta 11