Cough and Cold Suffering Relief

It seems that everyone has been afflicted with the viral attacks currently circulating.  I have heard from many people who say that they have been bed ridden for several days.  Here are several videos sharing some very interesting sources of relief that are not the pharmaceutical drug based suppressants and decongestants.

Coughing Fix: How to Suppress an Annoying Cough



Apple Cider Vinegar with Honey Knock Out Any Cold!



Apple cider vinegar + honey = natural cough remedy



Using raw honey that is locally produced is a very important aspect of the honey remedies.  Cooking and pasteurization destroy many of the benefits of the honey.  Locally grown honey also has the benefit of assisting in relief from local allergens.

Another beneficial practice is nasal rinsing, using equal parts of table salt (NaCl) and Baking Soda.  A very safe level is 1/8 teaspoon of each dissolved in a cup of warm water.

Other natural aids for colds and especially head colds and sinus congestion and drainage include Bromelain and Wild Oil of Oregano.  The bromelain must be taken separately from meals or it will be utilized in the digestive process rather than absorbed and used as an anti-inflammatory. Turmeric and ginger can be consumed also as anti-inflammatory foods.  Turmeric aids in reducing headaches and heartburn as well.

For a list of such ingredients see What Are the Best Anti-Inflammatory Spices?.

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CDC Admits Flu Vaccine’s Ineffectiveness

The worst case of the flu that I ever suffered was the one and only time that I allowed myself to be infected by the flu vaccine.  Afterward, the doctor informed me that he did not recommend vaccination for this very reason, as in his experience more than 65% of those vaccinated contracted the flu from the vaccine.

At CDC Admits Flu Vaccine’s Ineffectiveness as Huge Influx of Flu Victims Fill US Hospitals the report shares that even the CDC admits that the flu vaccine is ineffective.

Good nutrition, sufficient sleep, consumption of proper amounts of clean water, and faith that overpowers stress are the truly effective flu fighters.

But no one makes billions of dollars preaching this.

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How Dangerous is the Common Flu?

Are you concerned about the Flu?  Do you need to be vaccinated against the Flu?  Do the reports concerning an outbreak of the Flu frighten you?

In “BOMBSHELL: 18 PEOPLE DIED OF THE FLU, NOT 36,000”, Jon Rappoport shares details regarding the CDC’s misleading propaganda.

Propaganda is not always a bad thing, even though in common parlance we have misused this word and construed it with such a negative connotation. Propaganda is:

The systematic propagation of a doctrine or cause or of information reflecting the views and interests of those advocating such a doctrine or cause.

Propaganda may be entirely true, partially true, or entirely untrue.  Thus a person needs to examine propaganda discerningly before accepting it as true.

Regarding the CDC’s Flu propaganda, here is an excerpt from Rappoport’s report:

In December of 2005, the British Medical Journal (online) published a shocking report by Peter Doshi, which spelled out the delusion and created tremors throughout the halls of the CDC.

Here is a quote from Doshi’s report:

“[According to CDC statistics], ‘influenza and pneumonia’ took 62,034 lives in 2001—61,777 of which were attributable to pneumonia and 257 to flu, and in only 18 cases was the flu virus positively identified.”

Rappoport continues to explain the absurdity of the CDC’s propaganda, in which is an obvious obfuscation of the facts.  Yet upon this obfuscation propaganda, many people are led to overreact with fear so that they rush to be inoculated with flu viruses with which they may otherwise have absolutely no contact whatsoever.  Moreover, the vaccines have other added ingredients that have no medical benefit and are actually dangerous to the person’s health.

Additionally, vaccines themselves are dangerous.  People are being vaccinated in drug stores and supermarkets for crying out loud!

Furthermore, how is it that no one thinks to ask the propagandists about the fact that their reports of deaths from pneumonia include people who have received their promoted vaccines?  People receiving these vaccines often still suffer from the flu!  The fact is, that sometimes, even more than sometimes, people get the flu because of the vaccination!

Many years ago I experienced this myself.  At the seminary is an infirmary run by a kindly nurse.  At least at that time a very generous doctor had regular office hours.  He performed his services pro bono (without charge).

That one season I received a flu vaccination, which the nurse administered.  That year I experienced the worst case of the flu of my life!  Later, when I asked the doctor about the matter, he said that this is why he never recommends getting the flu shots, because in his experience 65 percent of those vaccinated actually got the flu from the vaccination.

He is not the only doctor to report this.

I have never had another flu shot since that experience, and I have never had such a case of the flu since.

There are measures that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of the flu being contracted.

One of the most important is to allow sufficient time for sleep.  Sleep deprivation weakens one’s body and immune system.  A weakened and tired body is more likely to become infected.

Good nutrition is also essential for good health and for maintaining an effective immune response at the cellular level.

Certain foods are very beneficial in this regard.  Organic foodstuffs that are free of pesticides and processed glutamic acid and processed aspartic acid and other added chemicals should be selected when preparing meals and snacks.  The more that foods are processed, the less natural value that remains and the more negative effects the foodstuffs have.

Locally produced and unprocessed honey is very beneficial in reducing allergies.

Elderberry juice, concentrate, or extract also is very helpful.

Garlic and ginger and turmeric also have many benefits.  MANY benefits!

The more non-polluted fruits and vegetables that a person consumes, the better.

As for the dangers of the flu viruses, of course one should not ignore anything that attacks and weakens one’s body.  The flu certainly does this to a person.  When one is in a weakened condition, then the person is also more susceptible to other invading organisms, such as the pneumonia organisms.  Thus the flu should be treated seriously and not ignored.  Sufficient sleep/rest and fluids as well as maintaining the proper balance of vitamins and minerals are all essential.  The body is fighting a war, fighting for survival against an invading army.

But is the propaganda that promotes everyone becoming vaccinated with a synthetically produced and contaminated vaccine to be accepted as the true way for prevention of these invading organisms?  Is the deliberate injection of such an invasive and harmful organism into a person’s body, an organism that otherwise may never even be a threat to that person, is this really the best way to pursue?

This is a question worthy of asking with serious interest.  What a person concludes can have powerful effects and affects regarding the health of that person’s body and family.

In this regard, what is suggested by the design and function of the human body?  Does careful observation of the body’s functions suggest that injection of an invasive and dangerous organism to promote an immune response in the body is the way to promote health?  Or does the body’s functions demonstrate that avoidance of a stressful lifestyle, avoidance of worrying, setting aside of unjust anger, avoidance of exposure through only “proper” interactions with others, good diet, sufficient rest, and regular exercise are the ways that best promote healthy and strong bodies with the ability to ward off invasive organisms and other diseases as well?

Is this not food for thought?

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More Flu Information & Warnings

     Here is another article regarding the flu, flu shots, and why flu shots are not the answer, in fact, not even safe: Dr. Russell Blaylock Warns: Don't Get the Flu Shot — It Promotes Alzheimer's. Additionally, Dr. Blaylock has at his own web site this article: The Truth about the Flu Shot! . This article has much more information. The information, especially regarding the deliberate deceptions propagated by the government, is very disturbing. But Dr. Blaylock also shares very helpful information that is worthy of reading.

     At the end of this article Dr. Blaylock includes information regarding steps to take to help prevent the Swine Flu. I will reproduce these here:


Protection from the Swine Flu

• This flu is transmitted mostly by physical contact rather than by being exposed to coughing by infected individuals. You can use a hand sanitizer and clean commonly used surfaces, such as computer keyboards, telephone speakers, countertops and door handles with sanitizer cloths.


• Avoid exhaustion and extreme exercise, both of which lower immunity and greatly increase one’s risk of serious reactions to the infection and even death. Get at least 8 ours of good sleep each night.


• Avoid foods that suppress immunity, such as high sugar intake and consuming foods or cooking in oils that suppress immunity and increase inflammation—such as the omega-6 oils—corn, safflower, sunflower, canola, peanut and soybean oils.


• Avoid excessive intake of omega-3 containing EPA (anything over 100 mg per serving). EPA is a powerful immune suppressant, even though it reduces inflammation. This increases your risk of getting infected and having difficulty clearing the infection. The DHA component of the oil does not appreciably suppress immunity, but significantly reduces inflammation.


• If you are exposed to people in high-risk situations, such as in crowded offices, theaters, airplanes and other forms of public transportation, take beta-1,3/1,6 glucan 250 mg every other day. It is to be taken on an empty stomach with any liquid. If you began to feel ill, take the beta-glucan every day until your illness clears and then every other day for one week afterwards.


• Take a well-balanced vitamin/mineral. I like Extend Core (www.vrp.com). This will supply you with all the vitamins needed to support immunity, which is especially important for those over age 50—the age of nutrient-based, aged-associated immune suppression. Take the vitamin capsule with each meal.


• Vitamin D3. Children and pregnant women should take 2000 IU a day and adults should take 5000 IU once to twice a day. You should also take 500 mg of calcium citrate a day.


• Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E) that is high in gamma-tocopherol, the anti-inflammatory form of the vitamin. The dose is 400 IU a day.


• Buffered vitamin C 1000 mg three times a day taken on an empty stomach to prevent excess iron absorption. One should avoid taking iron supplements during infection, since it worsens the infection.


• Curcumin 250 mg and quercetin 250 mg dissolved in one tablespoon of extravirgin olive oil. This greatly reduces inflammation and autoimmune development and has direct antiviral effects by inhibiting protein kinase C. Take the mixture three times a day with meals. It can be mixed with foods as desired.


• Avoid all fluoride products, such as fluoridated mouthwashes, toothpaste and fluoride treatments. Fluoride has been shown to increase flu virus budding, making it easier to produce more virus within your body. It is also a cellular toxin.


• Avoid other sources of mercury, such as contaminated seafoods and other mercury-containing vaccinations. Dental amalgams, in my view, should be removed by a specially trained dentist (see www. IAOMT.com for a list of such dentists). Mercury greatly increases one’s risk of developing an autoimmune disease and suffering from neurological damage.


• Avoid smoking. Smoking damages the protective cells lining the lungs and nicotine is a very powerful immune suppressant. This is also true for nicotine patches and gums.


• Keep well hydrated. Drinking several glasses or cups of strong white tea (either as iced tea or hot tea) a day also reduces viral growth and protects the lungs against viral and bacterial damage.


• Eat a diet containing at least 5 servings of high-density fruits and vegetables, both raw and cooked. Avoid a high intake of breads and other high-glycemic foods. Avoid excessive red meats and eat more chicken and turkey that is organically raised.

     For more information please see the articles mentioned above.

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Flu Season Warning

Many years ago, when I was attending the seminary and living in the dorm, I received my first and only flu vaccination. The seminary nurse was offering it to us at a much reduced cost.

That year I had the worst case of the flu that I have ever experienced. When I later spoke with the seminary doctor (who volunteered his time weekly) he said, “That is why I never recommend the flu shots. In my experience at least 65% of those who receive it suffer the flu from it.”

I learned my lesson.

An article by Dr. Brownstein gives the same informaiton: Flu Season Mild So Far -- Expert Urges: Don’t Get the Shot.

Please see the article. One of his comments there is: “I do not recommend people get the flu shot,” he says. “It has never been conclusively shown to protect people from the flu and has not been shown to prevent it in the elderly.”

Alternatively, he advises that you:

• Frequently wash your hands.
• Eat a healthy diet.
• Drink enough water.
• Make sure you get adequate vitamin D.
• Supplement with vitamin C

These are explained in more detail at Flu Season Mild So Far -- Expert Urges: Don’t Get the Shot.


Additionally, we need to be sure to have sufficient rest/sleep. Our body and immune system become weakened when we are sleep deprived.

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Good Health and Superfoods

Here is an interesting article that lists some common food items that help prevent flu and other illnesses: Super foods will help you fight the flu better.

Good nutrition is essential for good health.

Of course, sufficient sleep is also important. Most of us do not sleep for sufficient periods of time to allow our bodies to be fully restored from the day’s activities. With all of the stresses that we impose upon ourselves both from without and especially from within, we need to get enough sleep. Worry in all of its forms is destructive. Anger, too, even when it is “righteous anger” is destructive. Both worry and anger eventually turn to deep depression, oppressive depression. Actual bodily ailments are caused by these emotions when they are allowed to rule over a person.

Oh, the weakness of the flesh!

Friday, after a hard week of working, with plans for a long and hard day Saturday, returning well after dark, I ate supper and watched a movie with Stephanie. At about midnight I began a night, or morning, in the bathroom kneeling to the porcelain throne. I know not whether it was something that I ate or the beginning of a bout with the flu, but my body purged itself till about 7:30 in the morning. At the end of the purging process my epiglottis felt as though it had been scrubbed with a wire brush.

I was too weak to attempt climbing a tree and working with hard and dangerous work, so Saturday I spent half the day resting and then sharpening about ten saw chains and tending other small matters, including some desk work and phone calls.

Today I still felt weak and very tired, achy, and sore.

How frail and impotent we are we realize when a bunch of tiny virus or bacteria cells gang up to attack our bodies. Suddenly a grown man is reduced to a heap of writhing muscles on the floor. Such things leave a person unable to avoid the reality that sin has brought death to mankind and that we are entirely helpless to do anything whatsoever about it.

Thanks be to God that He has not left us to ourselves to fend for ourselves. Thanks be to God that He has not abandoned us to the demise that we have chosen for ourselves. Thanks be to God that such is not our everlasting plight, not for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Monday I will return to the job of removing boughs and felling the trunk and hauling the branches, logs, and debris of a tree that must be removed. I will do so with the remembrance that the man who throws logs can be brought to his knees by a microscopic organism, and that it is only by the grace of God that I have strength to recover and to start a new week of hard work. Moreover, it is only by the grace of God, proclaimed in His blessed Gospel, that I know Him as my loving Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier, who in Christ does not hold my sinfulness against me, so that I know that such traumatic times are only calls to repentance, rather than evidence of what is to be an everlasting fate. God grant that His precious Gospel be proclaimed freely so that all people may know His grace, mercy, and peace in Christ Jesus the Lord, and live in that comfort both now and forevermore.

Flu Season

Do you remember last year’s flu season? How about the flu season before that? How about the flu season that occurred every year of your life?

The flu season comes every year. Yes, every year!

Every year the stores' shelves have many varieties of flu and cold remedies.

Every year the schools have had brief periods during the flu season when it seemed almost as though more students were home sick with the flu than were in class.

Why is it treated so differently this year?

All the publicity regarding this so-called (and redefined) pandemic, and yet the numbers of people suffering the flu seem to be less than in many previous years.

Why the big push for vaccination?

When at the seminary, I voluntarily received my one and only flu vaccination. That year I had the worst case of the flu of my entire life! When I asked the doctor, he said that was the reason that he never recommended the flu vaccine, because in his experience sixty-five percent of those who received it contracted the flu!

I learned my lesson.

Sleep. Healthy and balanced diet. Regular exercise.

These are the most important ways to avoid sickness of every kind.

So why is the “government” promoting this flu vaccine?

More later as time permits.