Just clicked on an AOL link to a story about whether or not there is a cure for the common cold. The answer was the first sentence: "There's no cure for the common cold. Antibiotics are of no use against cold viruses. Over-the-counter (OTC) cold preparations won't cure a common cold or make it go away any sooner, and most have side effects."
At least the first sentence is correct, only the body can "cure" a cold given time and/or the proper nutrition. OTC products DO have unfavorable side effects.
Luckily for us God has created many solutions to the cold and flu problem. Here are just a few: probiotics, goldenseal/echinacea, vitamins A & C, zinc, garlic, olive leaf, pau d'arco, a combination including wild blue iris/spring violet/yarrow, silver (Silver Shield from NSP).
Also, you would need to avoid citrus and sugar.
Rest is good, warm/hot liquids are great.
Historically these have worked for those who take them in the proper quantities and purchase them from medicinal-grade companies.
The best line from the article was "Keep in mind that acetaminophen can cause liver damage." They got that one right, too.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
DOCTOR'S OFFICE VISIT
Not that I do this often (usually only to get a blood test for myself) but I accompanied a friend to her doctor the other day. What an eye-opening experience and a humorous one at that.
This woman in the waiting room was talking on her cell phone (in clear violation of the NO CELL PHONE USE IN OFFICE sign) and was called to the back room to get her blood pressure tested. She remained talking on her cell phone. The door separating the waiting room and the back rooms remained open (how unprofessional) and the nurse (?) or assistant (someone dressed in those really cool scrubs) proceeded to take the woman's blood pressure. The doctor walks by and tells the woman she can't have her blood pressure reading done while talking on the cell phone.
Just how long has the scrubs-dressed person done this?
Another worker, a young scrubs-dressed person didn't know what natural supplements were.
The phone was constantly ringing and although there were many scrubbed-dressed worker people, the phone went unanswered.
The diabetes cookbook in the waiting room was filled with recipes with sugar and simple carbs and a mention that some organization has okayed some sugar for diabetics. That's like saying some alcohol is ok for an alcoholic !!
How many people do you know who have gotten a cold or the flu and their doctor prescribes an antibiotic, knowing full-well you cannot treat a virus with an antibiotic. Sheer lunacy.
Not only will the antibiotic NOT work on a virus (there are many herbal formulas that do though) but the antibiotic will kill the GOOD bacteria in your gut that is actually a part of your immune system. Instead of making the situation any better this is a lose-lose proposition for the patient but a future income stream for the MD.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Consult your local naturopath when you are sick.
This woman in the waiting room was talking on her cell phone (in clear violation of the NO CELL PHONE USE IN OFFICE sign) and was called to the back room to get her blood pressure tested. She remained talking on her cell phone. The door separating the waiting room and the back rooms remained open (how unprofessional) and the nurse (?) or assistant (someone dressed in those really cool scrubs) proceeded to take the woman's blood pressure. The doctor walks by and tells the woman she can't have her blood pressure reading done while talking on the cell phone.
Just how long has the scrubs-dressed person done this?
Another worker, a young scrubs-dressed person didn't know what natural supplements were.
The phone was constantly ringing and although there were many scrubbed-dressed worker people, the phone went unanswered.
The diabetes cookbook in the waiting room was filled with recipes with sugar and simple carbs and a mention that some organization has okayed some sugar for diabetics. That's like saying some alcohol is ok for an alcoholic !!
How many people do you know who have gotten a cold or the flu and their doctor prescribes an antibiotic, knowing full-well you cannot treat a virus with an antibiotic. Sheer lunacy.
Not only will the antibiotic NOT work on a virus (there are many herbal formulas that do though) but the antibiotic will kill the GOOD bacteria in your gut that is actually a part of your immune system. Instead of making the situation any better this is a lose-lose proposition for the patient but a future income stream for the MD.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Consult your local naturopath when you are sick.
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