tag:www.stonezoup.com,2007:mephisto/ Mephisto Noh-Varr 2006-11-28T18:00:16Z Jodi tag:www.stonezoup.com,2006-11-28:18 2006-11-28T02:47:00Z 2006-11-28T18:00:16Z

&lt;center><h2>Naturopathic Approach</h2>&lt;/center> <p><b>Prevention Strategies</b></p> <ul> <li>Regular rigorous hand washing with greater than 50 C water with soap and/or detergent is recommended to decrease the likelihood of infection and prevent the spread of the virus <li>The best way to ensure that the avian flu does not cause signs and symptoms in humans is to ensure an optimal innate immune system and robust terrain. </ul>

&lt;center><h2>Naturopathic Approach</h2>&lt;/center> <p><b>Prevention Strategies</b></p> <ul> <li>Regular rigorous hand washing with greater than 50 C water with soap and/or detergent is recommended to decrease the likelihood of infection and prevent the spread of the virus <li>The best way to ensure that the avian flu does not cause signs and symptoms in humans is to ensure an optimal innate immune system and robust terrain. </ul> <p><b><i>What is it?</i></b></p> <ul> <li>A specific type of influenza flu virus that primarily affects birds but recently has been reported to affect humans, pigs and cats.</p> <li> The Avian flu virus rarely affects humans, but often causes serious disease or fatality when it does. <li> The virus that causes the Avian flu is a sub-type of the influenza A virus that is know to cause the flu in humans and is associated with influenza epidemics and pandemics. <li> New variations of this virus arise when susceptible animals like pigs, ducks, chickens and humans live together in close proximity.</p> <li> The current Avian flu virus is a highly virulent virus sub-type that has spread more rapidly, with a higher degree of mortality than any other bird flu strain in history. </ul> <p><b><i>How is it spread?</i></b></p> <ul> <li>The virus has been shown to exist in saliva, nasal secretions and feces for about 10 days. <li>Close contact with infected birds or birds that died from the illness. <li>Direct contact with bird droppings or contaminated feed, water, clothing, cages, farm equipment and other surfaces. <li> Eggs and egg products, as well as frozen or adequately cooked poultry products are unlikely sources of infection. <li> There are no clearly documented cases of the recent avian flu virus spreading from human to human. </ul> <p><b><i>For signs and symptoms of an infection to occur you need</i></b> <ol> <li>close contact with infected birds or some other source of a significant number of infectious viral particles; and <li>and a sub-optimal immune system. </ol> <p><b><i>What are the symptoms of the avian flu virus?</i></b></p> <ul> <li>Most frequent symptoms include:fever (38.5 C to 40 C), cough, shortness of breath, swollen lymph nodes <li>Other common symptoms are:sore throat, runny nose, muscle pain <li>Shortness of breath is an early symptom that can develop into a severe acute respiratory syndrome. <li>On rare occasions, conjunctivitis or gastrointestional symptoms might appear. </ul> <p><b><i>What is being done currently?</i></b></p> <ul> <li>The World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) are treating the recent outbreaks of avian flu very seriously. <li>Drastic measures are being taken to destroy affected birds and therefore, remove the animal reservoir of Avian flu viruses. <li>The current conventional drugs used to treat the influenza virus have proven to be relatively ineffective against the current avian flu virus. <li>The current flu vaccine is ineffective against avian influenza. </ul> &lt;center><h2>Naturopathic Approach</h2>&lt;/center> <p><b>Prevention Strategies</b></p> <ul> <li>Regular rigorous hand washing with greater than 50 C water with soap and/or detergent is recommended to decrease the likelihood of infection and prevent the spread of the virus <li>The best way to ensure that the avian flu does not cause signs and symptoms in humans is to ensure an optimal innate immune system and robust terrain. <ul> <li>Minimize sugar and saturated fat intake <li>Consume healthy protein with every meal (nuts, seeds, legumes, fish) <li>Address lifestyle stressors and have optimal sleep and rest <li>Ensure a minimum of 8 glasses of water a day <li>A daily routine that includes dry skin brushing, contrast showers and deep breathing exercises is beneficial. <li>Exercise a minimum of 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes <li>Work with your naturopathic doctors to determine what individual recommendations are required. </ul> <li>Heat whole poultry to at least 85 C for 30 minutes before eating <li>Heat eggs and other poultry products to at least 75 C <li>Avoid high risk areas </ul> <p><b>Treatment Strategies</b></p> <ul> <li>There are a number of highly effective naturopathic treatments to eliminate the signs and symptoms of the Avian flu virus. <li>If you have any of the symptoms of the avian flu and you have been in contact with birds, contact your naturopathic or medical doctor immediately As part of the treatment, your naturopathic doctor may recommend . . . <ul> <li>Botanical or homeopathic therapies to fight the infection. <li>Specific supplements, based on individual signs and symptoms, to increase the body's ability to fight the infection and to restore balance to the body. <li>Strict dietary changes to support immune function, maximize nutrients and increase the effective role of the digestive tract in immunity. <li>Blood work, chest x-ray or other laboratory tests to help identify the cause of the signs and symptoms. <li>Isolation of infected people with mandatory personal protective equipment including a high efficiency mask (N-95), gloves and gown by their health care providers. </ul> </ul> <br /> <p><b><i>If any symptoms appear consult your health care provider or naturopathic doctor.</i></b></p> <p>This paper is provided courtesy of the <a href='http://www.cand.ca'>Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors</a></p> Jodi tag:www.stonezoup.com,2006-11-28:17 2006-11-28T02:19:00Z 2006-11-28T18:00:55Z

<p><b>Prevention</b></p> <ol> <li>Common sense works</li> <ul> <li>Avoid close contact with infected people</li> <li>Wash hands often, avoid touch nose and eyes with dirty hands</li> <li>Reduce stress: meditation, Yoga, exercise, massage, good time with friends and family, etc.</li> <li>Good sleep</li> <li>Add a humidifier in the room to prevent drying of mucus membrane</li> </ul> </ol>

<p><b>Prevention</b></p> <ol> <li>Common sense works</li> <ul> <li>Avoid close contact with infected people</li> <li>Wash hands often, avoid touch nose and eyes with dirty hands</li> <li>Reduce stress: meditation, Yoga, exercise, massage, good time with friends and family, etc.</li> <li>Good sleep</li> <li>Add a humidifier in the room to prevent drying of mucus membrane</li> </ul> </ol> <p><b>Prevention</b></p> <ol> <li>Common sense works</li> <ul> <li>Avoid close contact with infected people</li> <li>Wash hands often, avoid touch nose and eyes with dirty hands</li> <li>Reduce stress: meditation, Yoga, exercise, massage, good time with friends and family, etc.</li> <li>Good sleep</li> <li>Add a humidifier in the room to prevent drying of mucus membrane</li> </ul> <li>Healthy diet</li> <ul> <li>Avoid refined sugar for it suppress your immune system</li> <li>Eat more vitamin A and C rich food such as carrots, yams, mangoes, kale and apricots, broccoli, citrus fruits, apples and cauliflower can help boost immunity.</li> <li>Add more garlic, ginger, thyme, rosemary, sage, and cinnamon in cooking for their anti-viral properties.</li> <li>Drink plenty fluid, preferably non- caffeinated beverage served at room temperature or warm.</li> <li>Avoid diary product, they are mucus forming food.</li> <li>Take a good multi-vitamin Vit C 500mg 1g a day, Zinc 25mg balanced with copper 1mg a day.</li> </ul> <li>Herbs</li> <ul> <li><b>Astragulus</b> tincture can be used long term for strengthening the immune system. Adults take 1tsp twice a day during the cold and flu season. You could also add dry astragulus herb into the chicken or vegetable soup. (do not take it in presence of fever)</li> <li><b>Elder Flower Tea</b> - has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. Good for prevention and treatment. Have a cup of tea a day during cold and flu season.</li> <li><b>Echinacea</b> is good for acute, not good for chronic use. Do not use it longer than 1 week.</li> </ul> <li>Hydrotherapy</li> <ul> <li>Finish a shower with 1 minute cool water and rub your skin vigorously. </li> <li>Hot foot bath for 15-20 minutes before bed will relax your whole body and improve sleep quality.</li> </ul> </ol> <h3>Treatment of cold and flu</h3> <ol> <li>Rest (bed rest is best)</li> <li>Nutrition (same as prevention)</li> <ul> <li>Avoid alcohol and coffee for they are diuretics and can make your mucus dry and thick, increase congestion.</li> <li>avoid sugar, diary and greasy food.&nbsp; Eatlight, easy-digested foods.Chicken soup with ginger and onion is excellent. </li> <li>Drink plenty fluid in forms of herbal tea : peppermint, ginger, sage will promote perspiration and warm you from inside out.</li> <li>Take 1 Vit C and Zinc lozenge every 2-3 hours at the first sign of<span>a cold or flu, they will reduce the severity and length of the illness. (do not take these dose longer than 5 days)</li> <li>Avoid iron supplement and any Korean ginseng product during the cold and flu, they will feed the viruses and make cold and flu last longer.</li> <li>Eat more garlic or take garlic supplement.</li> </ul> <li>Herbs</li> <ul> <li>Elder flower</b> Ð contains enzymes that inhibit flu viruses from invading healthy cells, drink<span> <li>Echinacea tincture with or without astragulus, goldenseal</b><span>, take 30-60 drops every 2 hours at the first sign of cold and flu.Mix it with half cup ofwater and gargle it before swallowing. (do not use this dose longer than 3 days)</li> <li>Tea with yarrow, ginger and honey</b> will help you to sweat the cold away.</li> <li>There are many other herbs for specific symptoms or complications of cold and flu,see your Naturopath or Herbalist.</li> </ul> <li>Hydrotherapy</li> <ul> <li>Wet socks treatment to relieve nasal congestion at night. Have a hot foot bath for 15 minutes. Wet a pair of cotton socks with cold water and wrench the excess water out, put on the cold wet socks andcover it with a pair of dry thick wool socks, go to bed right away (Don't do it if you have peripheral vascular disease, loss of sensation, diabetes, skin conditions on the feet) <li>Nasal saline irrigation can be very effective for loosening and remove thick mucus. Dissolve _ tsp of sea salt in 6 ounces of water at body temperature. <li>Bath with essential oil of eucalyptus, thyme and lavender. (put 5-7 drops of essential oil is enough) - help you to relax and relieve congestion. </ul> </ol> Jodi tag:www.stonezoup.com,2006-11-09:1 2006-11-09T15:21:00Z 2006-11-27T20:13:47Z

Dr. Wei-Wei Han and Dr. Mary Welch operate the Peterborough Square Wellness Center offering alternative and natural healthcare. </br> <br /> Our clinic provides natural health care for the entire family. We have Naturopathic, Chiropractic services, Acupuncture, Massage, Bowen and Cranialsacral therapy.<br /> <br /> Our goal is to help patients to achieve their maximum potential through holistic care and education. We are located in a sunny, child friendly space in downtown Peterborough. <br />

Dr. Wei-Wei Han and Dr. Mary Welch operate the Peterborough Square Wellness Center offering alternative and natural healthcare. </br> <br /> Our clinic provides natural health care for the entire family. We have Naturopathic, Chiropractic services, Acupuncture, Massage, Bowen and Cranialsacral therapy.<br /> <br /> Our goal is to help patients to achieve their maximum potential through holistic care and education. We are located in a sunny, child friendly space in downtown Peterborough. <br /> Dr. Wei-Wei Han and Dr. Mary Welch operate the Peterborough Square Wellness Center offering alternative and natural healthcare. </br> <br /> Our clinic provides natural health care for the entire family. We have Naturopathic, Chiropractic services, Acupuncture, Massage, Bowen and Cranialsacral therapy.<br /> <br /> Our goal is to help patients to achieve their maximum potential through holistic care and education. We are located in a sunny, child friendly space in downtown Peterborough. <br />