Viruses Include Flu, Colds,
Herpes, HPV, Epstein-Barr, HIV and More
Humans are bothered by viruses occasionally. Everyone is familiar
with viruses that cause flu and colds.
Most
of us have to deal with the challenge of the "common cold" every so
often. Many take extra health precautions during cold and flu
season. Depending on the strain, the flu can be debilitating for
several days.
Stronger and
deadlier flu viruses sometimes circulate. Government agencies and the media
periodically warn about a pandemic that may arise from a
deadly strain of flu that could rapidly spread widely around the
world.
(SAY "NO" TO FLU SHOTS !)
The
herpes virus can cause cold sores, a.k.a. fever blisters, as well as
"shingles", an outbreak of blisters on the skin and/or pain in the
nerves, and genital sores. Chicken pox is also a form of herpes that
most people have experienced.
There are different strains of herpes, eg., herpes simplex & herpes
zoster. Herpes has been linked with Alzheimer's, lupus, MS, some
forms of cancer, "Epstein-Barr", chronic fatigue and other problems.
Genital herpes can be a great nuisance.
NOTE: Nearly EVERYONE has at least one type of Herpes virus, and
most people have several, as well as other viruses. They may be
active and bothersome; or they may be working behind the scenes,
altering and destroying cells, waiting to manifest symptoms later
when the immune system is weaker.
HPV
(Human Papilloma Virus) is even more commonly transmitted than
herpes. It can attack skin tissues and mucus membranes in the
genital zones of both women and men. There are usually no
symptoms, but some types cause genital warts, and others can cause
cervical or vaginal cancer (women), cancer of the penis (men), and
anal cancer as well.
Candida Albicans
Yeast Infection
Also, a majority of people in
western societies have an overgrowth of
Candida Albicans and other yeasts and fungi stressing the body. Candida is a
resident in the human digestive tract that can expand its presence
when fed by excessive carbohydrates, especially when there is a
reduced level of friendly "probiotic" bacteria.
Overuse of antibiotics,
and over consumption of sugar and white flour foods are major reasons
why Candida overgrowth yeast infection is widespread. Candida yeast is known to
be a cause or contributor to many nagging health problems,
including:
acne; digestive disorders;
allergies: sinus congestion; susceptibility to colds and infections; female
problems; inflammation; athlete's foot; nail fungus; rashes; and blood sugar
imbalances and related symptoms, such as foggy mind, anxiety,
headaches, and much more.
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More About Larrea
Larrea tridentata is a shrub, also known as chaparral and "creosote bush", that is
indigenous to deserts of the southwestern United States and parts of
Mexico. It has been used by people with conditions as diverse as cancer,
arthritis, diarrhea, tuberculosis, colds, bronchitis, venereal
disease and bowel cramps.
The
extremely bitter taste of the larrea leaves prevents animals from
grazing upon it, and it does not burn easily. It is regarded as one
of the most adaptable of all the United States desert plants as it
grows in depleted soil and can survive for long periods of time
without rainfall.
Other Names
For Larrea --
"Chaparral" and "Shegoi"
Native American Indians
of the southwest named the larrea plant "Shegoi", meaning
"Mother of all plants". They long ago discovered this
helpful
resource and used it for everything from respiratory ailments
to arthritis. It was revered as their most important medicinal herb,
calling it their "Medicine Chest".
This plant plays a prominent role in the creation stories of the
Pima tribe. They believe that Larrea was the first plant placed on the Earth
by the creator, shortly after the planet itself was created.
As it turns out, modern
science has, in a way, confirmed the legend of the Pimas. Recently, it has
been verified that Larrea is indeed among the oldest living plants
in the world. Some currently living Larrea plants actually
started growing about 12,000 years ago, shortly after the
glaciers retreated during the last ice age.
Also known as chaparral, the larrea
plant has perfectly adapted to survive for many thousands of years
in severe conditions that can greatly challenge the survival of a
human within just hours. Larrea thrives in
desert regions such as Death
Valley, the Mojave Desert, the Sonoran Desert and other harsh, dry areas in
the southwest U.S.
Benefits of Larrea
The Native Americans
used chaparral larrea for a variety of ailments from arthritis
to the common cold. It is said to have analgesic,
expectorant, as well as strong anti-inflammatory properties.
Chaparral larrea has a high antioxidant content, which
can protect against the cell damage that leads to cancer. It
is also used for many skin disorders because of these same
properties.
Chaparral larrea has
been
used by people with such conditions as cancer, arthritis,
diarrhea, tuberculosis, colds, bronchitis, venereal disease
and bowel cramps.
Here are some of the benefits for which the larrea
tridentata
herb is historically known:
~
supports
natural defenses
~
supports
a healthy nervous system
~
sustains joint
health
~
preserves skin health
~ helps the body's immune system to
recover from stress
~ highly effective anti-inflammatory
~ helps
the body to fight virus replication
~ has been used and appreciated by those
with:
- Cold sores - Allergies
- Shingles - Bells Palsy
- Herpes - Cancer
- Eczema
- Epstein Barr
-
Psoriases - Flu symptoms
- Pain, Inflammation - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Viral warts
When applied to the skin, larrea can be helpful for cold
sores, blisters, eczema, psoriasis and contact dermatitis.
Chaparral larrea has antioxidant lignans in it that give it
relieving and anti-aging properties.
"Chaparral contains a potent
antioxidant constituent that probably accounts for its observed
anticancer action. Chaparral has been the subject of a few
studies that have resulted in both tumor regression and tumor
stimulation. Chaparral has also been used as an
antihistamine and as an
anti-inflammatory."
-
"Complementary Cancer Therapies: Combining Traditional and
Alternative Approaches for the Best Possible Outcome" by Dan
Labriola
"There is a variety of some 2.5 million herbs categorized as
cytotoxic (toxic to cancer cells). These herbs date back some 5,000
years. At least 3,000 of these herbs have anti-cancer properties of
some kind."
-
Defeat Cancer, by Gregory, A. Gore
"Evidence shows that some people
with certain types of cancer in certain stages of development may
benefit from Chaparral, but it is not clear who may
benefit, which cancers are most susceptible or at which stage of
cancer development the herb is most effective. One study in rats
found that NDGA (nordihydroguaiaretic acid), the purported active
principle in Chaparral, produced almost complete inhibition of
aerobic and anaerobic glycolysis and respiration in some kinds of
cancer cells while normal cells were not affected."
-
"The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine: How to Remedy and
Prevent Disease with Herbs, Vitamins, Minerals and Other Nutrients",
by Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D.
"NDGA, a compound found in chaparral, is a powerful antioxidant
that helps to prevent the kind of cell damage that can lead to
cancer. It also has an antitumor
effect. Chaparral is used as a mouthwash to prevent
cavities. Benefits of chaparral for specific health conditions
include the following: Arthritis
and carpal tunnel syndrome.
The major traditional use of chaparral in Mexican herbalism is as
a bath or liniment to relieve the inflammation and pain of
arthritis, sometimes in combination with osha."
- Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z
Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal
Remedies, by Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
"Another herb in question is chaparral. People take it because it
contains NDGA (nordihydroquaiatetic acid), a strong antioxidant and
anti-cancer agent. Herb industry surveys show that more than 200
tons were sold in the United States between 1970 and 1990. And
during this time, there was not a single complaint of side
effects arising from the use of this herb. When two to
three cups of chaparral tea or the isolated NDGA were given daily to
more than 50 cancer patients, the only side effects were occasional
nausea or diarrhea. Very large doses resulted in lowered blood
pressure."
-
Herbs for Health and Healing, by Kathi Keville
