What to Avoid for Pandemic

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This was posted to another group, and I found it fascinating. This was

written for Bird Flu pandemic (H5N1), but I'm going to assume the research

might consider Swine Flu to be equivalent when it comes to taking

precautions. Entire article, along with what you SHOULD take is located

here:

http://www.bird-flu-influenza.com/relenza-tamiflu-alternatives-folk-medicines-an\

tivirals.htm

The following substances may be best to avoid during a H5N1 pandemic

*Elderberry juice* (Sambucal) - Increases production of cytokines TNF-a and

IL-6. This substance is very effective against the common flu but may not be

desirable for the H5N1 Bird Flu virus. Increases in these cytokines may

trigger a lethal cytokine storm. (Isr Med Journal2002 Nov;4:944-6)

*Not Recommended*

*Micro Algae *(Chlorella and Spirulina)* - *Increases production of cytokine

TNF-a (Pubmed PMID

11731916<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve & db=pubmed & do\

pt=Abstract & list_uids=11731916>

)

*Not Recommended*

*Honey* - Increases production of cytokines TNF-a and IL-6 (Pubmed PMID

12824009<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve & db=pubmed & do\

pt=Abstract & list_uids=12824009>

)

*Not Recommended*

*Chocolate* - Increases production of cytokines TNF-a and IL-6 (Pubmed PMID

12885154<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve & db=pubmed & do\

pt=Abstract & list_uids=12885154>

, PMID

10917928<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve & db=pubmed & do\

pt=Abstract & list_uids=10917928>

)

*Not Recommended*

*Echinacea* - Increases production of cytokines TNF-a and IL-6. Although it

is often used for normal flu, research shows that it may increase the chance

of cytokine storms for H5N1 (Pubmed PMID

15556647<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve & db=pubmed & do\

pt=Abstract & list_uids=15556647>

,9568541<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve & db=pubmed & do\

pt=Abstract & list_uids=9568541>

)

*Not Recommended*

*Kimchi* - Increases production of cytokines TNF-a and IL-6 (Pubmed PMID

15630182<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve & db=pubmed & do\

pt=Abstract & list_uids=15630182>

)

*Not Recommended*

*Dairy products & Bananas* - These foods increase mucous production.

*Not Recommended*

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I just happen to think that in life we need to be a little like the farmer,

who puts back into the soil what he takes out " ~ Newman

Deut 11:15 He will put grass in the fields for your cattle, and you will

have plenty to eat.

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