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[Keith Johnson <keithdj@mindspring.com>]

Hi Y'all,
My naturopathic MD sent me the following. Read it carefully. It could
save your life.
Keith
(Please excuse cross-posting)

The following info should be read and saved for possible future use when
and if necessary ( Heaven help us if this info is needed in an
emergency).

NATURAL ANTIDOTES TO BIOLOGICAL TOXINS

Americans have grown so accustomed to relying upon prescription
medications that they will probably have difficulty believing there are
natural compounds as close as the kitchen cupboard that are potent
antidotes against biological warfare. These natural antibiotics and
antioxidants may give unvaccinated people who have been exposed to
biological or chemical weapons enough time to secure professional care.
They may even save lives.

It is a fact that chaotic events will make it difficult to obtain
appropriate treatment even if it were available. So we must learn more
about natural antidotes. Furthermore, it is clear that antidotes to
biological attacks need to be employed at home or the workplace in an
expedient manner.

The idea of the masses running to obtain medical care or vaccines at
doctor's offices, clinics or hospitals needs to be abandoned if civilian

defense against biological weapons is to become a reality.

NATURAL RESCUE REMEDIES
Since anthrax is the most feared toxin it will be addressed first. The
Garlic Information Center in Britain indicates that deadly anthrax is
most susceptible to garlic. Garlic is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that
even blocks toxin production by germs. [Journal Nutrition, March 2001]
Before vaccines were developed against polio, garlic was used
successfully as a prophylactic.  In one test garlic was found to be a
more potent antibiotic than penicillin, ampicillin, doxycycline,
streptomycin and cephalexin, some of the very same antibiotic drugs used

in the treatment of anthrax.

Garlic was found to be effective against nine strains of E. coli, Staph
and other bugs. [Fitoterapia, Volume 5, 1984] Freshly cut cloves of
garlic or garlic powder may be beneficial.

The antibiotic activity of one milligram of allicin, the active
ingredient in garlic, equals 15 units of penicillin. [Koch and Lawson,
Garlic: The Science and Therapeutic Application, 2nd edition, Williams &

Wilkins, Baltimore 1996]   Garlic capsules that certify their allicin
content are preferred and may provide 5-10 milligrams of allicin, which
is equivalent to 75-150 units of penicillin.

The anthrax bacterium's toxicity emanates from its ability to kill
macrophage cells which are part of the immune system. Studies have shown

that sulfur-bearing antioxidants (alpha lipoic acid, N-acetyl cysteine,
taurine) and vitamin C, which elevate levels of glutathione, a natural
antioxidant within the body, counters the toxicity produced by anthrax.
[Molecular Medicine, November 1994; Immunopharmacology, January 2000;
Applied Environmental Microbiology, May 1979]

The above sulfur compounds can be obtained from health food stores and
taken in doses ranging from 100-500 mg. Vitamin C should be the buffered

alkaline form (mineral ascorbates) rather than the acidic form (ascorbic

acid) and should be combined with bioflavonoids which prolong vitamin
C's action in the blood circulation. The powdered form of vitamin C is
recommended to achieve optimal dosing. A tablespoon of vitamin C powder
(about 10,000 mgs) can be added to juice. Good products are Twinlab's
Super Ascorbate C powder and Alacer's powdered vitamin C.

Melatonin, a sleep-inducing hormone available at most health food
stores, has been shown to help prevent lethal toxins from anthrax
exposure. [Cell Biology Toxicology, Volume 16, 2000] It could be taken
at bedtime in doses ranging from 5-20 mg. Melatonin boosts glutathione
levels during sleep.

Of additional interest, one of the methods by which mustard gas works
is its ability to bring about cell death by depleting cell levels of
glutathione eMedicine Journal, April 9, 2001] So glutathione is also an
antidote for mustard gas poisoning.

Virtually all bacteria, viruses and fungi depend upon iron as a growth
factor. [Iron & Your Health, T.F. Emery, CRC Press, 1991] Iron-chelating

(removing) drugs and antibiotics (Adriamycin, Vancomycin, others) are
effective against pathogens. The plague (Yersinia pestis), botulism,
smallpox and anthrax could all be potentially treated with
non-prescription metal-binding chelators. For example, iron removal
retards the growth of the plague. [Medical Hypotheses, January 1980] The

biological activity of the botulinum toxin depends upon iron, and metal
chelators may be beneficial.

Infection Immunology, October 1989, Toxicon, July, 1997].

Phytic acid (IP6), derived as an extract from rice bran, is the most
potent natural iron chelator and has strong antibiotic and antioxidant
action. [Free Radical Biology Medicine, Volume 8, 1990; Journal
Biological Chemistry, August 25, 1987] IP6 has been found to have
similar | iron-chelating properties as desferrioxamine, a drug commonly
used to kill germs, tumor cells or to remove undesirable minerals from
the body. [Biochemistry Journal, September 15, 1993] IP6 rice bran
extract (2000-4000 mg) should be taken in between meals with filtered or

bottled water only (no juice).

The antibacterial, antiseptic action of plant oils has been described in

recent medical literature and may be helpful in fighting biological
toxins. [Journal Applied Microbiology, Volume 88, 2000]  A potent
natural antibiotic, more powerful than many prescription antibiotics, is

oil of oregano. One study showed that oregano completely inhibited the
growth of 25 germs such as Staphylococcus aureas, Escherichia coli,
Yersinia enterocolitica and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. [Journal Food
Protection, July 2001] Oregano has been shown to be effective in
eradicating intestinal parasites in humans. [Phytotherapy Research, May
2000] Wild oregano, which is quite different than the variety on most
kitchen spice racks, has over 50 antibacterial compounds. Just one part
wild oregano oil in 4000 dilution sterilizes contaminated water. [London

Times, May 8, 2001]

Oregano powder from whole leaf oregano is available as OregamaxTM
capsules  (North American Herb & Spice Co.). A spectacular development
in natural antibiotic therapy is the manufacture of oregano powder from
100% pure oregano oil, producing one of the most potent antibiotics
known. It has recently become available under the trade name OregacinTM
(North American Herb & Spice Co.). It costs about $1 per pill, but this
is a far cry from the $16 per pill for Vancomycin, known as most potent
prescription antibiotic.

Nature also provides nerve gas antitoxins. Nerve gas interrupts the
normal transmission of nerve impulses by altering levels of
acetycholinesterase, the enzyme that degrades the nerve transmitter
acetycholine. Huperzine A, a derivative of Chinese club moss, has been
suggested as a pre-treatment against nerve gases. [Annals Pharmacology
France, January 2000] The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
conducted studies which revealed that huperzine A protects against nerve

gas poisoning in a superior manner to physostigmine, a long-standing
anti-nerve toxin.drug. [Defense Technical Information Center Review,
Volume 2, December 1996] Huperzine A is available as a food supplement
at most health food stores. Suggested dosage is 150 mcg per day.
Pretreatment is advised prior to nerve gas exposure.

SUMMARY.  The threat of biological warfare is real and concern over
preparedness of the civilian population and medical professionals is
growing. There is virtually no practical way that vaccines, antibiotics
or other treatment can be delivered to a frightened populace in a timely

manner during a crisis.  The current strategy of having an unprotected
citizenry travel to physicians' offices or hospitals to receive
prophylactic care or treatment is unfeasible. The public must be armed
with preventive or therapeutic agents in their vehicles, homes and the
workplace. Natural antibiotics and antitoxins are well documented in the

medical literature, but overlooked by health authorities. These
antidotes are readily available for the public to acquire and place in
an emergency biological response kit.

Last portion of article by Bill Sardi
http://www.sdm2000.com/toxinreport.doc

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