Arginine-Geranium Oil for shingles-Antiobiotic resistance and overuse

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Dear Reader,

Maybe you thought, like I did, that as long as you personally didn't

overuse antibiotics, you were not at risk for developing an

antibiotic-resistant strain of infection.

But apparently, we are all at risk when antibiotics are overused. A

disturbing new study found a high prevalence of antibiotic resistant

bacteria in a remote rural village of Bolivia where there is very

little contact with outsiders, and almost no access to antibiotics.

Antibiotic resistance is caused when some, but not all, of the

bacteria is vanquished by an antibiotic. Then, the bacteria that

remain adapt and grow stronger. When it spreads and multiplies, it

no longer succumbs to the medication. Even Vancomycin, the

strongest antibiotic currently available, is now unable to fight

certain strains of bacteria.

But even if humans stop overusing antibiotics and causing this

resistance we will still be facing another big antibiotic problem.

Livestock. Seventy percent of all antibiotics manufactured are used

in agricultural settings. That's a staggering number, especially

when you consider that most of it is used solely to spawn growth

(and profits) -- not to treat the animals therapeutically.

The World Health Organization knows this is a problem and has

recommended a ban on the practice. The FDA also took this

position back in 1972, but, as usual, they seem powerless in the

face of the lobbying forces of big pharma. They're vigorously

trying to protect their products and keep them in use. And

organizations that represent manufacturers of animal health care

products are staunchly defending the practice, as well.

There's a saying that describes the extent of people's concern

about political and environmental issues -- " not in my backyard. "

What seems to be clear when it comes to this issue is that the

whole world is becoming our backyard. It is no longer enough to

just watch out for your own health practices and food

consumption. Every single one of us will be affected if we render

antibiotics powerless in the next couple of decades.

But you don't have to quit your day job and become a full-time

activist around these issues to do your part. Just do what you can:

Use natural remedies to boost your body's natural immune system

as much as possible. Do the same for your children and everyone

in your family.

Then, take it one or two steps further. Enlighten other people you

know about the secrets of natural health. Share your Nutrition &

Healing newsletters with them; get them their own subscription for

the holidays. When you entertain or go to a potluck dinner party,

serve organic foods. And when your friends tell you how good

your cooking is, tell them how it's the ingredients that impart the

extra flavor and explain why. When people notice that you are

healthier, that your food tastes better, they will want to know your

secret, and, hopefully, follow your lead.

While you may not single-handedly save antibiotics from

becoming useless, your consistent actions could help increase

awareness of this enormous looming issue and make a difference.

If you want to learn more about efforts to curb the overuse of

antibiotics, visit www.keepantibioticsworking.com.

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really need it -- not just use it because you can. Otherwise, before

you know it, all the magic will be gone.

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The virus that keeps going and going and going…

Q: I have been suffering with shingles for 10 weeks now and am

using conventional medicine without much luck. Can you help me

find something natural that might bring a little relief?

JVW: Since your pain has been present for so many weeks, it is

possible that you could be suffering from post-herpetic neuralgia, a

continuing irritation of the nerves even after the active infection

has subsided.

A study that came out last year suggests that topical geranium oil

might be a good option for immediate relief. The more highly

concentrated, the better, with study participants reporting pain

relief in direct proportion to the percentage of geranium oil present

in their topical mixture. Capsaicin cream has also been shown to

provide some relief, although it was outdone by the geranium oil in

this study.

Even if the infection from the herpes virus that causes shingles has

subsided, taking general " infection-prevention " steps would still be

a good way to support your system overall. I discussed these at

some length in the April 2001 issue of Nutrition & Healing, but

just to briefly recap, general recommendations include: eliminating

sugar, refined carbohydrates, and allergies (if any). Also,

incorporating at least 25,000 IU of vitamin A, 25 milligrams of

zinc, and 2,000 milligrams of vitamin C, twice daily can boost the

protection even more.

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What is…arginine?

Arginine is a nonessential amino acid that has multiple functions in

the body. It stimulates immune function and promotes the secretion

of the hormones glucagon, insulin and growth hormone. It also

helps increase protein synthesis for cell building. Body builders,

and those who have open wounds that are healing might also want

to increase their intake of this amino acid.

However, people with any type of herpes virus, such as shingles,

should pay close attention to their arginine levels, since it actually

supports the virus' growth. Increasing levels of another amino acid,

lysine, can help combat this problem.

Yours in good health,

Ross

Managing Editor

Nutrition & Healing

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faecal Escherichia coli in poultry, poultry farmers and poultry

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White DG, Zhao S, Sudler R, et al. " The isolation of antibiotic-

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Witte W. " Medical consequences of antibiotic use in agriculture. "

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Brisson M, Gay NJ, et. al. " Exposure to varicella boosts immunity

to herpes-zoster: implications for mass vaccination against

chickenpox. " Vaccine 2002; 20(19-20): 2,500-2,007

Ayres S, Mihan R. " Post-herpes zoster neuralgia: response to

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