Magnesium — plays many crucial roles in the body, such as supporting muscle & nerve function and energy production.
NAC — (a precursor to glutathione) provides a variety of protective antioxidant effects, block damages to DNA, strengthening all organs, including the brain — dissolves mucus, improves breathing & respiratory problems. NAC powers up the immune system, boosting antibodies, increasing glutathione, which fights disease & aging. NAC has been around for decades, proven to be very safe, with NO SIDE EFFECTS.
Glutathione — is the body’s most powerful antioxidant & counteracts the harmful effects of graphene oxide. Human bodies produce glutathione naturally but over as humans age & absorbs toxins, the production of it slows down. Children naturally have high glutathione levels. Glutathione is a body-specific antioxidant that cells need to function & survive. When you get sick, the level of glutathione can drop.
Selenium — a trace element that is naturally present in many foods & available as a dietary supplement. Selenium, which is nutritionally essential for humans, is a constituent of more than two dozen selenoproteins that play critical roles in reproduction, thyroid hormone metabolism, DNA synthesis & protection from oxidative damage and infection.
Zinc – essential for binding capacity & optimizing lethality of immune cells. Promotes antiviral enzyme blocking viral replication.
Zeolite — has a strong attraction to many heavy metals including mercury, lead, cadmium, and arsenic. It also binds to & removes many chemicals like fluorine & chlorine, eliminating free radicals of all types, and it reverses acute chemical & allergic reactions, all without removing vital nutrients from the body. This makes it a maximum detoxifier.
Pine Needle Tea, Fennel See, Star Anise — contains shikimic acid, high levels of antioxidants & DNA-protective properties.
Dandelion Root — blocks interaction between ACE2, spike protein & variants.
Black Cumin Seed Oil — is natural alternative for Ivermectin. Nigella sativa has been used as traditional medicine for centuries. The oil from its seeds are effective against many diseases like cancer, cardiovascular complications, diabetes, asthma, kidney disease — also effective against cancer in blood system, lung, kidney, liver, prostate, breast, cervix & skin.
Fulvic Acid & Shilajit — have long been used in traditional medicine & reduces inflammation and boost immunity. Fulvic acid has been well studied for its effects on immune health and inflammation. Improve disease resistance, increase your immune defenses, fight inflammation, chronic diseases & enhance antioxidant activity.
Bio-Fibrin — is a proteolytic enzyme (a process known as proteolysis – help dissolve proteins. There are over 700 identified human enzymes, and each enzyme has a specific biochemical reaction involving a specific substance.
Other:
Activated Charcoal, Chlorophyll, Chlorella, Spirulina, Irish Sea Moss, C-60, Infrared Sauna, Green Tea, Alkaline Water, Probiotics, Cinnamon & Raw Honey, Avocado, Garlic, Turmeric, Cilantro, Ginger, Cruciferous vegetables & leafy greens are also great detoxes for the body.
The article is an abbreviated version of a longer article by Tom Grimshaw. For the full article see https://www.tomgrimshaw.com/tomsblog/?p=35644
Too little distribution of the truth too late fails to make a difference for the majority.
Sadly, many people have been jabbed with an experimental, toxic cocktail, that many independent doctors with courage and integrity warned us about over a year ago.
Based on the data presented by various medical researchers and scientists, the content of the Covid jab harms as many as 20 different human systems.
The medical autocrats, the government and media are still pushing the lie that the vaccines are safe and effective and still denying the vaccines cause the damage they do despite advising us hospitals are overwhelmed with new admissions and sacking nurses for refusing the jab! All the while frontline medical workers are risking their jobs to speak out about the vaccine injuries.
The authorities are still denying the presence of graphene oxide and pollutants in the injections.
Virus and jab components to be addressed
SARS Covid-19 Virus
Spike Protein
mRNA (Operating System that instructs your cells to make spike protein)
Graphene Oxide (super conductive)
Metals (mercury and other heavy metals)
Fungus genetically linked to insect genetically linked to silicone-based life form
Genetic insects linked with AI components, a silicone-based life form
Hydra vulgaris, highly persistent living parasite found in the jab liquid
Aborted fetal cells
Other unspecified pollutants
Goals in addressing the above numbered components
Minimize harm from virus (as it can’t be killed)
Reduce ability of virus to enter cells and replicate
Disable the Operating System
Chelate and eliminate
Problems experienced post jab
Detoxing from an injected gene altering therapy is not the same order of magnitude as detoxing after a weekend of bad eating or a night on the town!
A wide range of problems have been reported post jab. One medical opinion I heard was that the toxic elements of the jab appear to cause the most harm to the weakest area of the body. One doctor commented that the jab was the equivalent of taking a sledgehammer to the immune system. Another said the first jab lowers the immune system by 15% and the second by 35%. Classes of problems experienced post jab include:
Cardiovascular (blood clots and inflammo-thrombiotic response)
Mental (reports of brain fog, unable to string words together, feeling worse, detached, not in present time)
Reproductive (huge number of reports of heavy periods, menstruation post menopause, unusual bleeding, even from people just in contact with the jabbed and fertility problems predicted)
Gastrointestinal (stomach pains)
Immunological (the shot suppresses the production of the white blood cells that are the first line of defense against cancer)
Cellular biology (spike protein harming DNA)
Antibody dependent enhancement (ADE) refers to a condition where the vaccination augments your risk of serious infection. We are now starting to see evidence that ADE is occurring in the vaccinated population.
Principles behind the protocol
The body is an incredibly complex, self-healing miracle that will keep running on a variety of fuels of vastly different quality levels. The less stress you experience and toxins you ingest, the cleaner the air you breathe, the purer the water you drink and the more nutritious is the food you ingest, the healthier it is and the more able it is to maintain and repair itself. Hence:
1. Stop doing that which harms.
2. Unblock and clean out the elimination pathways in the body.
3. Cleanse the body of toxins (drugs, heavy metals, parasites, fungi etc.). After which it will be far better able to heal itself.
4. Provide the body with those nutrients that enable it to attain the goals listed above for each identified vector of harm.
ACTION PLAN
Make the decision to heal and maintain that intention
Make the decision that you will do what it takes to heal the body. Not what you find easy, comfortable or convenient but what it takes. That’s what winners do and this is a game you want to win!
Anything positive you intend to accomplish will meet with counter intention from that part of the mind created to stop you. “It’s all too hard.” “It will take too much time.” “That all requires too much effort.” Any time that happens just push that to one side and say to yourself, “I intend to get better.” and do what it takes to attain your target.
Stop the self harm
If you smoke, stop smoking. If you drink alcohol, stop. If you take recreational drugs, stop. If you are on pain medication, find a nutritional alternative and stop the drugs. If you are on psychotropic medication, find a practitioner that can help you wean off them. If you listen to mainstream news media, find an alternative. If you are around negative people, find some positive people to be around. In other words, stop poisoning your body and mind.
In addition, you could look at getting a water filter that removes fluoride
Avoid all vegetable oils and processed foods. Focus on certified-organic foods to minimize your pesticide exposure, and include plenty of sulfur-rich foods to keep your cells healthy. Both are important for the detoxing of cellular debris, including these spike proteins.
Enlist support
Life is a team activity. Often people cannot recover on their own. They are distracted by their illness/injury and need a reminder to stay on track with the protocol. Choose pick a person to be your mentor or at least coach as you go through this protocol. This will vastly increase your chances of successfully completing it.
Build your basic foundation of mental and physical health
You’ve already found that most of the magic in medicine’s magic pills is Big Pharma’s profit. The side effects are far from pleasant let alone magical. In health, as in business, spectacular results are often preceded by lots of mundane effort. Using the following principles, work diligently to establish the best baseline for your progress towards recovering your health.
Adequate sleep
Fresh air
Pure water
Good nutrition
Exercise (light to moderate if you are sedentary) Minimum 20 minutes walking a day
Thinking good thoughts
Grounding / minimizing EMR
Socialising
Relaxation
Zero stress
Fast
Because the body spends its resources repairing when it is not digesting, fasting is beneficial. Most beneficial would be a 72 hour fast. Optimal would be a 1 week, water only fast. Second best would be a 48 to 72 hour fast completely reboots the immune system. Third best would be intermittent fasting (an extended period between last meal at night and first meal next day). If you can get your eating window down to 8 hours a day, that is a good first target.
To break down the Spike Protein and anti-clotting: Serrapeptase and nattokinade are digestive enzymes which possess significant anti-inflammatory and clot dissolving properties. They are capable of breaking down circulating spike proteins proven to be injurious to cardiovascular system. Take 2/day on an empty stomach. Bromelain is another digestive enzyme (from pineapple, but you need the supplement – not enough from eating the fruit).
Dandelion tea. Drink tea, 2 cups/day. Safe for use in pregnancy, may prevent miscarriage. Common dandelion blocks interaction between ACE2 and spike protein and variants. Anyone can make this antidote as tea.
Hawthorn tincture for weak, damaged hearts, and those with hypertension, angina, arrhythmia, heart valve disease, or Raynaud’s disease (arterial spasms).
Black seed oil
Echinacea 300 mg twice a day
Melatonin 3 mg last thing at night with the zinc
Selenium 200 mcg (One of the very few vitamins extremely dangerous to overdose on. Safest way is a few fresh Brazil nuts each day)
Zinc 30 mg Last thing at night with a glass of water
Vitamin A 25,000 IU
Vitamin B 2 multi caps/tablets
Vitamin C Raise to at least 10,000 mg using bowel tolerance. Try a gram every two hours.
Vitamin D3 10,000 IU
Vitamin E 800 IU (women) 1200 IU (men)
Toxin elimination mix
First thing in morning and last thing at night take an elimination mix comprised of:
Activated Charcoal
Bentonite Clay
Diatomaceous Earth
Zeolite Available from https://www.zeolitedetoxaustralia.com.au/collections/coseva-advanced-trs
Dr Carrie Madej’s warm water bath
A bath (soak and scrub) in warm water containing the following:
Baking Soda 1 or 2 cups
Bentonite Clay 1/2 cup
Borax 1 cup
Epsom Salts 1 or 2 cups
Ozone therapy
Ozone disrupts the integrity of bacterial cell wall through oxidation of the phospholipids and lipoproteins. It also damages viral protein capsule and upsets the reproductive cycle by disrupting virus-to-cell contact. In addition, ozone stimulates the production of Tumour necrosis factor (TNF), (death of tumour cells).
Disclaimer
The information contained in this document is for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or serve as a substitute for diagnosis, treatment, or advice from a qualified, licensed medical professional. The information is offered only in order to empower individuals and is for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA (in the USA) or the TGA (in Australia). The reader understands that the author is neither a medical practitioner nor engaged in rendering health or medical advice or services. Any treatment protocol you undertake should be discussed with your physician or other licensed medical professional. Seek the advice of a medical professional for proper application of this material to your specific situation. Do not stop or change your medications without consulting your physician. If you are having an emergency, contact your local emergency services. The person receiving this information assumes any and all liability for how it is used and understands that what they do with the information is fully their decision. The person receiving, accepting, and/or using this information agrees to fully release the person providing this information from any and all liability.
References:
Article by Tom Grimshaw: Post-Covid Vaccination Protocol, Nov 2021
The vaccine has been wrongly labelled as a ‘vaccine’. It should be more correctly be called a Covid ‘injection’. Even news media are now (occasionally) using the term ‘injection’. The Covid injection is not a vaccine because it works differently to known vaccines. The injection of mRNA, forms a spike protein in the body.
Definition:
‘mRNA vaccines work by using mRNA, or messenger RNA, which is the molecule that essentially puts DNA instructions into action. Inside a cell, mRNA is used as a template to build a protein.’
The spike protein makes the antibody. (In the case of the Covid injection, the antibody is not directly injected into the body, as in the case of the Flu and other vaccines – the spike protein makes the antibody). This is therefore an experimental, genetic injection. The spike protein can break through the blood-brain barrier and cause multiple problems, if not immediately, months or years after having the injection. There are now thousands of people with undocumented side-effects coming forward, reporting to unofficial data sites.
For those of us who refuse to take the injection, how do we survive if an outbreak of Covid comes our way?
Prepare yourself now by building your immune system. Covid has a more severe effect on a compromised immune system. How do we build up our immune system?
Diet! Avoid sugar and foods that contain it. However natural sugar in fruit is fine – but don’t overdo the fruit. Two pieces a day is enough. Eat plenty of salads and vegetables. Stay away from processed foods. Home cooking from raw ingredients is best.
Take a Vitamin D supplement. Most people are Vitamin D deficient. Get your Vitamin D level checked.
Take a colloidal (liquid) mineral supplement and a reputable multivitamin that includes Vit B complex and C.
Make sure you are eating enough protein.
Drink pure water.
Get plenty of exercise.
Get plenty of good quality sleep.
What if you do get Covid? (or if you are surrounded by it and likely to get it…)
The following has been recommended by Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, who is on the ‘list’ for presenting ‘disinformation’. However, her advice is extremely wise.
Know your Vitamin D level. Take a D supplement.
Take Vitamin C.
Take a zinc supplement.
Take a quercetin supplement. (My comment: Herbs of Gold is a good brand)
Take Colloidal Silver (not all the time because it kills both good and bad gut bacteria)
Find a doctor who will prescribe Ivermectin for you. This medication has no side-effects and causes no complications.
Find a doctor who will prescribe Hydroxychloroquine for you. Alternate this medication with Ivermectin, week about.
Take detoxification baths, e.g., bentonite clay, but shower after the bath to get rid of toxic residue.
Drinking lemon water on rising is a health practice we learned from Living Valley Springs Health Retreat, Queensland. This has been our practice now for 25 years. On rising, we place a large slice of lemon in a cup of hot water and use a spoon to extract the juice. The reason for the ‘slice’ of lemon is that there is benefit in the peel as well as the juice.
Here is some excellent information from The GreenMedInfo Daily Newsletter, April 22, 2021
Lemon water is simply the juice of the fruit mixed with water. The amount of lemon juice in it is mostly a personal preference, and the drink may be taken hot or cold.
Lemons, along with other citrus fruits, are high in vitamin C, a leading antioxidant that helps protect against free radical damage. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 100 grams of raw lemon juice offers 38.7 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C, with the recommended daily amount for adults sitting at 65 to 90 mg.
Lemon water also helps enhance the taste and flavor of water, which remains the best beverage for hydration. This helps adults and children alike drink more every day.
Here are five more compelling reasons to drink lemon water:
1. Prevent Kidney Stones
2. It’s Heart-Friendly
3. Support Weight Loss
4. Antiviral and Antibacterial Properties
5. Anticancer Properties
Lemon juice offers pro-heart, weight-friendly, antimicrobial and other holistic benefits that have been backed by science and, likely, more that are waiting to be discovered.
Reference: article by nutritionist Dr Danielle Crida MBChB, Dip Nutr.
Covid-19 differs from ‘ordinary influenza’ in that the fatigue is more likely to be accompanied by other distressing symptoms such as ‘brain fog’, a term used to describe a feeling that one just isn’t ‘oneself’ in terms of clear thinking, memory and focus. Long-term effects can be Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, as experienced in cases of Epstein-Barr infection (Glandular Fever).
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
CFS is a long-term illness characterised by extreme fatigue for at least 6 months, that doesn’t resolve with rest. It’s often accompanied by other symptoms such as muscle aches, headaches, difficulty thinking, remembering or concentrating, dizziness and insomnia. Symptoms vary from day to day and most sufferers find that over-exerting themselves makes them feel worse for a day or more afterwards. There are many possible triggers for CFS, such as viral & bacterial infections, emotional trauma, hormonal or immune system imbalance and mitochondrial dysfunction. Long-term Covid fatigue and other symptoms are very similar to those of CFS, and we may see many new cases of chronic fatigue being linked to coronavirus in the future. However, as one needs to be affected for half a year or more to entertain this diagnosis, it’s really too early to establish a trend.
There has been significant research into the cause of Chronic fatigue – factors that may cause mitochondria, the tiny energy-generating organelles present in each cell, to malfunction. What’s good for mitochondria is often also good for the brain and muscles; therefore, focusing on supporting mitochondria may benefit multiple symptoms of the post-viral syndrome.
Mitochondria are membrane-bound cell organelles that generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell’s biochemical reactions.
Energy production by the mitochondria inevitably generates ‘free radicals’ which can damage cell membranes. This is compensated for by antioxidants in our diet. ‘Oxidative stress’ occurs when the antioxidant system becomes overwhelmed.
Viruses are able to ‘hijack’ mitochondria and disrupt the function & communication of mitochondria, to the virus’s advantage. Just as one can develop increased gut permeability, so-called ‘leaky gut’, so too can nutrient deficiencies cause the ‘pores’ in the mitochondrial membrane to become leaky, leading to inefficient energy production and distribution to the cell, and ultimately to mitochondrial and cell death.
What nutrients do mitochondria need to generate energy?
Coenzyme Q10: the master antioxidant protecting mitochondria from damage. When CoQ10 is lacking (such as in those taking statin medication), less energy is produced, causing tiredness, and oxidative stress in the cells.
Resveratrol, selenium and vitamins A, C and E assist as antioxidants.
Glutathione (made from the amino acids cysteine, glutamine & glycine) ensure energy production by keeping the mitochondrial membrane intact and protected from oxidative damage, as well as playing a vital role in detoxification.
Most of the B vitamins are crucial too – B1, 2 &3 assist enzymes in several steps of energy production; B6 & 12 are essential for turning homocysteine into glutathione.
Magnesium – Magnesium deficiency results in the mitochondria not being able to pump ATP (energy source) out into the cell for energy use.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid & l-carnitine: carnitine carries fats into the mitochondria to be burned for energy, while alpha-lipoic acid assists in energy production and as an antioxidant. Used together, these nutrients increase ATP production. L-carnitine is found in significant amounts in red meat, while α-Lipoic Acid is present in small amounts in organ & red meat, spinach, broccoli, sweet potatoes, tomatoes and Brussels sprouts.
How to keep your mitochondria healthy
Mitochondria are vulnerable to nutrient deficiencies, toxins and oxidative damage. Eating a balanced, nutrient-dense wholefood diet provides a steady supply of vitamins, minerals and fuel for mitochondria to perform the vital task of converting food into cellular energy. Brightly coloured vegetables & fruit contain an array of different antioxidants that protect mitochondria from oxidative stress and decrease inflammation in the body, so aim to ‘eat a rainbow’ every day.
Minerals can be found in legumes, nuts & seeds and animal products. Organ meats, one of the most nutrient-dense foods, are a rich source of micronutrients and coenzyme Q10. Ensure you’re getting enough protein to support production of glutathione, especially if you’re following a vegan or vegetarian diet. Cysteine, which can boost glutathione, is found in poultry, sunflower seeds and legumes. Most of us lack magnesium, which is further depleted during times of stress. Rich sources of this mineral are dark leafy greens, nuts and wholegrains.
Resveratrol can be enjoyed in grapes, blueberries, peanuts and cocoa (and red wine, although alcohol is toxic to mitochondria). A couple of Brazil nuts a day satisfy your selenium needs.
To minimise mitochondrial damage by environmental toxins, substitute conventional beauty and cleaning products for natural alternatives, and avoid polluted air and cigarette smoke. Support detoxification with plenty of cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and kale, and sulphur-rich foods such as onions, garlic and eggs.
Strategies to cope with tiredness
It’s important not to over-exert yourself physically or mentally. Each day, decide what tasks are the most important to achieve, even if only preparing food and basic hygiene, and don’t feel like a failure if nothing else gets done. Even watching TV and spending time on your phone can be mentally taxing, so take frequent breaks for relaxing ‘screen-free’ activities such as listening to calming music, gentle breathing and meditation or just sitting quietly outside.
Be reassured that the fatigue is not ‘in your head’ and that most cases improve with time. Let family and friends know what you’re experiencing so that they are better able to support you. If you can get help with some of the more mundane tasks such as shopping and cooking, you may be able to plan an activity or two that you enjoy, to keep a bit of joy in your life.
Night-time insomnia can be helped by avoiding caffeinated drinks and long daytime naps.
If you have a job, when you feel ready to restart work negotiate a gradual return, working only a couple of hours per day at first.
Be kind to your health by supplying your body with wholesome nutrition and be realistic about how much you can take on each day as you gradually return to health.
Drink water (herbal tea may be included as water intake)
No starchy carbohydrates
No sugar and no alcohol
Other tips:
Chew food thoroughly
Avoid processed foods like take-way food
Avoid toxins (the fat cells want to store them and will not let go of them – so the body resists against shedding fat cells)
Use coloured salt such as Himalayan, rather than white salt
Use stevia instead of sugar
Keep sauces to a minimum
Drink between meals, not with meals. Eating and drinking at the same time interferes with digestion.
Avoid caffeine as much as possible. If you must drink coffee, limit it to 1-2 cups per day. Green tea (only 4% caffeine), and herbal teas are acceptable.
Eat lean meats.
Don’t eat the same foods every day – vary your menus.
Exercise every day – at least 30 minutes cardio and 20 minutes weight bearing.
Don’t give up if you stop losing weight.
Weight loss eating plan
Follow a low glycemic index (GI) diet. This is a low carbohydrate diet. The principle is to keep blood sugar levels at a moderate level, without spikes and falls, because high blood sugar ultimately results in fat storage – whether it be in the liver or elsewhere in the body.
You can combine protein and fats with low GI (good) carbs without a raising blood sugar. But here are the thing that will give spikes in blood sugar: refined carbs (bad carbs) such as sugar, white flour, rice etc, and/or combining fat with moderate or bad carbs. (Moderate carbs are legumes for example, which are fine to eat as long as you don’t combine them with fat.)
What is the glycemic index?
The glycemic index (GI) is a value used to measure how much specific foods increase blood sugar levels. Foods are classified as low, medium, or high glycemic foods and ranked on a scale of 0–100. The lower the GI of a specific food, the less it may affect your blood sugar levels.
Here are the three GI ratings:
Low: 55 or less
Medium: 56–69
High: 70 or above
Foods high in refined carbs and sugar are digested more quickly and often have a high GI, while foods high in protein, fat, or fiber typically have a low GI. Foods that contain no carbs are not assigned a GI and include meat, fish, poultry, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, and oils.
Benefits of a low GI diet
Following a low glycemic diet may offer several health benefits, including:
Improved blood sugar regulation, therefore prevention of diabetes
Prevention of heart disease
Increased weight loss.
Reduced LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.
Improved fertility levels
How does the low carb diet work?
Carbohydrates with a moderate to high GI raise you blood sugar levels. When the blood sugar is raised beyond a certain point, insulin is released. When insulin is released, the blood sugar levels start to fall because the body has started converting the excess sugars into glycogen. This is a form of glucose that gets stored in the liver. If it is not used it is stored as fat in the fat cells. Low GI carbohydrates on the other hand, while still giving us energy, do not add to the storage we have in the liver, and the glycogen gets used up. After the glycogen gets used up, the body starts using the fat for fuel, and weight loss will occur.
The protein, fat and low carb meal
Protein and fat have no GI, so can be included in the diet. A very strict low-carb diet would be to eat only protein, good fats combined with low GI carbs. Meals would be made up of these foods:
Weight loss will still occur if a meal consists of moderate carbohydrates. However, fat must not be included in this meal because the insulin produced from the moderate cabs will give our bodies an opportunity to absorb any fats in the meal. In this meal we can combine moderate carbs with low carbs.
Moderate carbs
Low cabs
Whole oats Barley Quinoa Rye Basmati rice Dried beans Lentils Sweet potato (gold) Chickpeas Pumpernickel or sour dough rye bread (1 slice per day) Fresh fruit (only certain fruits: apple, apricot, berries, cherry, grapefruit, lemon/lime, nectarine, orange, papaya, peach, pear, plum, rock melon) Dried fruits (only some – dates, apricots)
When eating a protein meal or anything that contains fats, you must wait at least 5 hours before eating moderate carbs, or vice versa.
Why the time interval when swapping from a carb meal to a protein meal or protein meal to a carb meal? You must wait for one meal to be fully digested, before eating the other type. If there is undigested fat from the previous meal, and you snack on moderate carbs before the fat is digested, it will raise blood sugar levels.
This is a basic principle for health anyway – do not eat in between meals. Allow the digestive system to complete its work.
Examples of high GI (greater than 70) to be avoided (‘bad’ carbs)
White potatoes (78)
Watermelon (72)
Honey (73)
Doughnuts (75)
White Rice (89) (Basmati however is a moderate carb)
Breakfast cereals (76)
White bread (71)
Pumpkin (75)
Instant oatmeal (83)
Rice pasta (78)
Parsnips (97)
Corn syrup (73)
Table sugar (75)
Soft drinks and fruit juice (74)
Puffed rice (78)
Rice milk (86)
Raisins (64)
And the obvious: chips and crisps white flour and anything made from it, biscuits, crackers, pastry, cakes, jams, jellies, sports drinks, sweets, ice-cream, sweetened yoghurt, sweetened tinned fruit, artificial sweeteners
Stevia is a sweetener option for people with diabetes trying to manage their blood sugar because it has no effect on insulin levels. Stevia has a glycemic index and glycemic load of zero. It is a herb and does not have the problems of artificial sweeteners. But make sure it is pure Stevia. A good brand is Nirvana.
Naturopath Kirsten Sweeney explores why some of us need to supplement with a Protein Powder.
Best sources of protein are whole foods, such as grass-fed free-range meats, organic poultry & eggs, wild local fish, fermented dairy, nuts and seeds. However, there are certain health conditions that could certainly require extra protein. These include allergies, poor digestion, hormonal imbalances, immune system dysfunction and recovery from chronic illness. Increased protein is also recommended when going through cancer treatment or when participating in heavy training schedules. It is effective in weight management support and is vital for elderly people whose digestive systems have slowed down – or for small children during periods of rapid growth. Increased protein consumption is also critical for those who have been exposed to fat-soluble toxins such as mercury, other heavy metals, organic solvents, petrochemicals and insecticides.
Protein powder is easy to digest, convenient to take and quick to assimilate.
Immune Support – Research has shown that a deficiency of high-quality protein on a daily basis can result in a compromised immune system, presenting a depletion of immune cells. Without adequate daily protein, your body cannot make sufficient antibodies, thus leaving you susceptible to getting sicker more often.
Weight Management – Protein Supplementation is important for weight control for several reasons. Protein is an appetite suppressant. It keeps you fuller for longer. It also helps your body maintain and protect muscle tissue and burn fat more efficiently. It increases your metabolism giving you energy and strength. A study has shown that a high-protein meal can raise your metabolic rate by 25%, whereas a high-carbohydrate meal only increased metabolic rate by 5%. This is why protein powder is included in weight loss programs.
Athletic Performance – Protein Supplementation can deliver a muscle building advantage and can help an athlete reach daily protein goals. The best time to take it is immediately after exercise when blood flow to muscles is high. This will decrease severity of muscle breakdown and assisting in repair. Taken before exercise, it can help curb appetite and keep blood sugars stable during a workout.
Stress – Protein has a stabilizing effect on blood sugar levels. High stress, especially in today’s environment, can lead to hypoglycemia and other blood sugar imbalances. Increased protein intake is best in the morning when it will boost your energy levels for the day, keep you from feeling moody & agitated, improve your sleep and support better brain function. Stress also can impair digestion causing Irritable Bowel Syndrome, digestive or absorption issues and constipation. In such cases, quality protein powder is easier to breakdown & absorb.
Vegetarian or Vegan – Protein is a plural word, referring to twenty-two amino acids, that, when broken up in the stomach, combine with other substances in to produce multiple compounds that support life. Individual plant foods rarely comprise all twenty-two of these building blocks in sufficient levels to support optimal health for humans. Even with intelligent food combining, it can be hard work making sure that adequate levels of each amino acid are included in one’s diet. I had this issue in my twenties and ended up in hospital several times as my immune system was unable to fight an infection. I was not consuming enough protein to support my immune system! There is no shame in adding a quality protein powder to your regime.
Let’s look at some of the types of protein powders, but remember the decision will come down to what your body can tolerate & what is best for you individually.
Pure Whey – derived from milk or dairy products and is a byproduct of cheese making. Whey protein is considered a high quality & rapidly digested source of protein. It is excellent for people who have daily protein goals, especially athletes or fitness lovers. Pure Whey contains around 80% protein. Whey protein has the benefits of the full amino acid profile. It is tastier and has studies that show its superiority for muscle gain & limiting muscle loss. Whey protein is more effective than most other protein sources per gram. Whey protein concentrates low amounts of fat & lactose. It is less processed and more whole, while Whey isolate is mostly pure protein. Whey protein concentrate is a great all-rounder in terms of taste, quality and cost. Talk to your health professional for any individual advice.
Brown Rice Protein – An option for vegans, vegetarians or those on low allergen diets. Normally lower protein content than whey protein. A study comparing the effects of rice & whey isolate in male athletes immediately post exercise found no differences in perceived recovery or soreness between the two. However, the molecular structure of vegetable-based protein is different from that of a whey-based protein, and therefore is not as effective in muscle building. Rice protein is far more processed than whey protein.
Hemp Protein – Lower protein content than whey, brown & pea protein but offers omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids that help reduce inflammation. (Lower in Leucine, the amino acid needed for muscle building and repair as we age)
Pea Protein – Another option again for vegans, vegetarians and those on low allergen diets. Pea protein is generally easily digested. It may aid in weight loss and muscle maintenance. Although there are cautions for people with a sensitive digestive system due to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth or irritable bowel, as peas are in the fructoligosaccaride family and are highly fermentable by gut bacteria & could make gut symptoms worse.
Soy protein – Made from soy flour with the water-soluble carbohydrates & fat removed. Soy protein contains about 70% protein. High in BCAA’s and low in sulfur-containing amino acids (methionine and cysteine). Soy protein is high in phytoestrogens that can suppress thyroid function. Soy is typically genetically modified. Unfermented soy products are not recommended by Living Valley.
Key things to look for when buying a protein powder:
Look for a protein powder free of added chemicals, preservatives or hormones.
Look for Grass Fed Whey as it is nutritionally superior to grain fed & naturally richer in healthy fats.
Avoid sugar under many different names such as glucose, maltodextrin, fructose. These ingredients will increase your glycemic load contributing to extra fat storage & could lead to chronic health conditions. Try to find a natural protein powder that is not sweetened.
Avoid artificial sweeteners such sucralose, splenda, aspartamine, equal, nutrasweet, saccharin, xylitol. Artificial sweeteners can create blood sugar imbalances, gut disturbances, increased fat stores, heart disease and increased risk of diabetes, headaches and migraines.
Avoid skim milk powders – cheap bulking agents are used in poor quality powders. They are high in lactose sugars causing bloating and gut disturbances.
Avoid vegetable oils & trans fats – Often added to increase richness and creaminess, but often derived from hydrogenated sources that contain trans fats.
Avoid Genetically Modified products or thickeners, gums and fillers – Usually manufactured from soy or corn and can cause bloating, constipation, gas and digestive issues.
Calculating your protein requirements
From “The Healing Power of Food” by Cheryl Reid
The average protein requirement for full grown adults is 50 gm for females and 60 gm for males.
Protein requirements will vary according to:
amount of exercise undertaken
growth rates in children and teenagers
pregnancy and lactation
your height and build
It is a good idea to include protein at every meal. More protein will mean that you are satisfied and will reduce your craving for carbohydrates.
Here are some examples of good quality protein foods and their protein count:
nuts, half cup = 15 g. protein
1 egg = 6 g. protein
cottage cheese, half cup = 12 g. protein
yoghurt, half cup = 7 g. protein
whey protein powder, 1 level tablespoon = 10 g. protein
chick peas (cooked), half cup = 6 g. protein
red kidney beans (cooked), half cup = 7 g. protein
lentils (cooked), half cup = 8 g. protein
beef, 85 g. = 23 g. protein
chicken, 85 g.= 15 g. protein
sardines, 85 g.= 21 g. protein
Protein powder can benefit those who find it difficult to meet their daily protein requirements through their diet. Vegans in particular could find it difficult to meet the daily requirement.
This series has 9 episodes. The first 7 episodes were begun in 2017. The final two episodes, 8 & 9, were added March 2020.
Who is Ty Bollinger? A health researcher and health freedom advocate.
He is not a medical practitioner and personally makes no medical claims. He simply interviews medical doctors, scientists, vaccine damaged individuals and parents of vaccine damaged children, allowing the testimonials to speak for themselves. Robert Kennedy Jr is also a member of the panel. He is a lawyer who fights for freedom of choice when it comes to vaccines.
Episode 1: The history of vaccines, Smallpox, vaccine safety and vaccination schedule
In this episode:
Scientific integrity of vaccines
Compulsory vaccines
Why do vaccines work?
Introduction: There is a common opinion that people are either “pro” or “anti” vaccination. This is not the case. People may be pro immunization but have questions about the safety of vaccines. These people should be allowed to ask questions without being shut down. We should all be pro-science and pro-public health.
How vaccines work
The pioneer of the small pox vaccine, Edward Jenner 1798, took some Cowpox cells to prime the immune system so that the body would recognize the virus and lead to the production of antibodies.
The battle against Smallpox was won, but in winning the battle, we lost the war.
The problem with vaccines today is that there is collateral damage.
Collateral damage is any death, injury, or other damage inflicted that is an unintended result of military operations.
…meaning that while we may be eradicating certain diseases, vaccines may introduce even greater problems.
There needs to be more investigation, but today’s climate is not conducive to true debate. The moment you question the safety of vaccines you are labelled “anti” or an “anti-vaxxer”.
Informed consent is not happening.
There is no weighing up of the risks and benefits.
Vaccine education in medical school is very limited and biased. Doctors are only taught the schedule, not what’s in a vaccine and definitely no mention of risks.
Before 1991 the were 3 principle infant vaccines: MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Polio, DTaP (diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis/whooping cough)
After 1991 there were many more.
Vaccine hesitancy
Some parents showed concern about the number of vaccines given to infants and requested that they could be delayed or spread out, rather than given according to the schedule. These parents were labeled as having the problem of “vaccine hesitancy”.
The WHO passed a statement that in the case of vaccine hesitancy, “a delay in acceptance or refusal to vaccinate despite availability of service” then there is a recommendation to push or persuade parents to conform. Pediatricians are being persuaded to coerce parents.
In 1995, 13 doses of the 3 vaccines were given to babies under 6 months.
Now, (2020) there are 26 doses.
Authorities quote a study on delayed vaccines. The results of the study they say were “no benefit and no adverse effect”. However, this study was done earlier, based on the 13 doses, not the 26.
Vaccine safety
Is it possible to say that some vaccines work and some don’t? or that some have side effects and some don’t?
Some contain live viruses and some contain dead viruses.
All vaccines require additives to create an immune response. Aluminum is the most common additive. Additives can cause allergies. Example: MMR contains live viruses plus aluminum.
What does it mean to be fully vaccinated?
From birth to the age of 18 a child will receive 69 doses. Doses have tripled since the 1970s.
What is the epidemic of disability?
Since 1989 there has been an epidemic of Autism, ADD, rheumatoid arthritis, epilepsy, diabetes, Bipolar, Tourette’s, SIDS, food allergies and more.
Something is happening to the brains of our children. Something is interfering with the proper sequence of brain development. No one is asking why.
A newborn receives 9 doses at once, (not 9 injections).
The best educated parents want to delay. They research the science.
Many pediatricians do not follow the vaccine schedule for their own children.
There are no official studies on the synergistic effects of multiple vaccines. i.e. the cross reactions of giving multiple vaccine doses at once. Example: how does one metal such as aluminum react with another – mercury? How does one microorganism react with another? E.g. MMR
There have been thousands of independent studies on vaccine safety, proving it to be a problem, but these are not accepted and rejected by mainstream medicine.
Why do we need studies?
Take a look at tobacco – a leading killer. We know this because of studies.
Vaccine manufacturers are safeguarded
Since the late 1980s an Act was passed to protect vaccine manufacturers. They cannot be sued for damage caused by a vaccine.
Is the principle of vaccination sound?
Yes, but the love of money has led to irresponsible manufacturing.
What do doctors say about reactions?
Doctors are not taught what a vaccine reaction looks like. When a parent raises a question, a doctor will say that it is a “coincidence”, even if it’s brain damage.
A doctor’s testimonial:
In his practice in 1985, he did not see a single case of Autism. But since then the Autism rate has skyrocketed.
In children of one year, he saw symptoms such as no speech, no eye contact.
The law dictates that doubts cannot be discussed.
Vaccines and the immune system
What keeps us healthy is a really strong immune system.
We immunize ourselves through exposure to viruses.
Vaccines make your immune system weak, and make you vulnerable to other infections.
Episode 2: What’s in a vaccine? How effective are vaccines?
The safety and effectiveness of vaccines are monitored through “epidemiological studies”. Epidemiology is the study of a population. These kinds of studies are very susceptible to manipulation.
Big Pharma is controlled by 4 major drug companies, e.g. Merck, Glaxo
Testimonial from a Merck ex-employee
When working for Merck he saw how the training and procedures were unethical. He saw from the inside how statistics are twisted. Statistics don’t lie, but statisticians do.
Clinical trials by the drug companies are small.
Children who are sick, have allergies or immune system disorders, are eliminated from the test group.
Saline (inert) placebos are not used, but instead, another vaccine, or a vaccine with most of the same ingredients as the one they are testing.
Animal tissues such as chicken embryos, monkey and dog embryos are neutralized with formaldehyde.
A statement from the 2005 report on contaminants: “We do not know whether foreign DNA will lead to an event.” (An admission that foreign DNA is present in vaccines.)
The flu shot – contains formaldehyde and detergent. It doesn’t matter that it’s in very small amounts. If it’s toxic it shouldn’t be there.
Formaldehyde is known to cause cancer. Common cancers in children include leukemia. This has been shown to be related to formaldehyde exposure.
A person with a strong immune system doesn’t need a vaccine.
Why toxins in vaccines? Toxins (called “adjuvants”) are necessary to create an inflammatory response.
MSG, a food additive is now an ingredient in some vaccines. This is a cytotoxin that overstimulates the cells to such an extent that some cells cease to operate, (nerve damage).
Foetal tissue from chicken, dog, monkey and humans are common – especially lung tissue. Foetuses of humans are 3 months or older.
The substrates, (the material in which the vaccine is developed in), can contain glyphosate (Roundup). Glyphosate is accumulative. It opens up the blood-brain barrier which can cause “Leaky Gut” and gluten intolerance. It is irritative, inflaming and aggravates normal brain development. It can cause learning disability, speech delay and inability to focus.
Thimerosal is the mercury element of some vaccines, e.g. flu and Hep B
Ethylene glycol (anti-freeze) is another ingredient.
The surfactant Polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier which opens up the tight junctions, e.g. blood-brain barrier. The purpose of the emulsifier is to bind to bacteria and viruses, to get them to go across the blood-brain barrier.
What do the material safety data sheets say?
Polysorbate 80 – hazardous on skin contact; shown to cause “adverse reproductive effects” in animal studies; animal studies show that it may cause cancer and may be mutagenic
The argument is, that it is only in miniscule amounts, but with 49 doses by the age of six the effect is accumulative.
Aluminium in vaccines is not the same as what you might inhale or ingest in food or water. The structure is such that it can pass into the brain. Aluminium particles, when bound to the emulsifier increase transport of the toxic substances to the brain 20-fodl.
While vaccine materials are not supposed to get into the brain, they do in some cases, being responsible for ADD, autism and other learning problems. More testing is needed!
Aluminium is contained in the following vaccines: Hep A, Hep B, DTaP, Meningocele, and Flu.
In mouse studies aliminium has been shown to cause food sensitivities and autoimmune diseases.
Aluminium (and/or thimerosal) must be used in a vaccine as an adjuvant, UNLESS the vaccine contains a live virus.
Live viruses in vaccines:
The following contain live viruses: MMR, Chicken pox
Increasing neuro-degenerative diseases in adults due to Aluminium
This is now being seen – the flu shot is being pushed on to adults
When nano particles are bound to Polysorbate 80, the aluminium gets into the grain and stays there for years. When you ingest alumiunium it has the chance of being excreted. But not with injecting. Aluminium also causes bone decomposition.
How much alumiunium is safe?
An FDA document states that no more than 5 mcg of aluminiun should ever be taken/given in one day. We are far exceeding the safe dose limit.
Children at birth receive the Hep B vaccination. This is 20 times the safety level. A 2-month-old baby receives 50 times the safety limit.
The FDA code of regulations states that 25 mg in a day is the maximum for a non-oral dose. Let’s look at the quantities contained in a single dose of these:
HIB 225 mcg
Hep B 250 mcg
DTaP 170 – 625 mcg
HPV (Gardasil) 225 mcg
Pneumococcal 125 – 330 mcg
Combo vaccines up to 880 mcg
Doctors do not know these figures and do not know about the safety issues.
Dangers of mercury and aluminium together
e.g. in Flu vaccine and Hep B – aluminium can lead to death of nerve cells.
Products labelled “Thimerosal-free” (mercury-free) still contain “trace amounts”.
How much is a “trace amount”? – up to 0.3 mcg per dose.
A product can contain 3 times the amount of mercury of a product that is usually classified as toxic waste.
Robert Kennedy offered $100,000 to anyone who could find a study showing that thimerosal is safe. None were found, although there are 240 studies showing the harmful effects, e.g. speech delay, autism, ADD, tics.
Studies show that thimerosal: is mutagenic; may cause cancer; affects fertility; may cause birth defects.
A study on mercury in infants showed that the earlier the exposure, the greater the risk of autism.
Now the Flu shot is being pushed on pregnant women, so the foetus will be receiving the dose.
The Flu shot contains a multi-dose: 25 mcg of thimerosal.
No testing of these vaccines has been done.
The DTaP vaccine is now added to the schedule for pregnant women. This gives a huge dose of aluminium. There are no long-term studies on effects of vaccines on pregnant women.
Mercury is the most toxic mineral on the planet.
Interviews relating to vaccine damage
A parent revealed that her child was talking by the age of 1 year. After being vaccinated month later, (MMR, Pneumococcal, Varicella/Chicken Pox), most words were lost, the child’s behaviour deteriorated, often pounding on the floor. After further shots there was no more speech; he started banging his head on the floor and was diagnosed with autism.
Testimonial from Doctor Paul Thomas: he saw in his practice injuries to adults through Gardasil and Hep B vaccinations
Are vaccines safe and effective?
This is what we are told.
“effective” means to achieve the intended goal. The intended goal here is to create an antibody. Yes, vaccines do create an antibody, but they may not protect. You can have a high antibody level but still get the illness., e.g. tetanus – you may have the shot but if you don’t clean the wound you can still get tetanus.
Women who go to hospital to give birth sign a form for “routine care”. Signing this form means you are signing for the right for you baby to be vaccinated. The hospital does not have to ask your permission.
If vaccines are “safe and effective” then people wouldn’t have to worry about the unvaccinated.
Medical intervention must be a choice.
Polio (Poliomyelitis)
In the 1940s and 50s there was a low incidence disease.
95% of people with polio have no symptoms. Only 1% suffer the symptoms.
The first vaccines contained live viruses, and caused more Polio than it prevented.
The oral Polio vaccine had a number of issues. Because of the live viruses some children contracted Polio. This was halted but the oral vaccine is still used in some 3rd world countries.
Episode 3: MMR and DTaP
MMR = Measles, Mumps, Rubella (German Measles)
DTaP = Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
In 1971 the first MMR vaccine became available. It contains live viruses of the 3 diseases. It was developed by Maurice Hilleman.
There have been many outbreaks of measles, mumps and Pertussis in vaccinated populations.
When people see this, they question “Why should I have my child vaccinated?”
In 2010 Merck was sued for selling a vaccine that caused Mumps.
Some vaccines work, but at what price?
We have mostly eradicated the measles live virus. But looking at the graph of the incidence of these diseases over time, it shows that the disease took its course and the vaccine was introduced when the incidence of the disease was at the bottom of the curve. i.e. the vaccines were introduced at the end of the epidemic, so we can’t say definitely that the vaccine eradicated the disease.
A doctor explains: Measles is not a deadly disease. This reason is used to create fear. In areas where there is poor sanitation any virus can be deadly.
Immediately before the MMR vaccine was introduced there were only 1 – 2 deaths per year from measles in the US. So, are the side effects of the vaccine worth it?
What are the advantages of not being vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella, and contracting these diseases naturally? People who have contracted these diseases have a primed immune system which has been shown to protect against cancer, heart disease and eczema.
It’s important that our immune system is allowed to develop and grow, and be challenged by viruses and germs. The germs help educate our immune system on what and how to fight. This research is 15 years old.
No person ever experiences 2 diseases at the same time. MMR has 3 diseases in one shot. Prevnar (Pneumococcal) has 13 bacteria in one shot.
In studies of people contracting measles and mumps diseases back-to-back, there is a greater incidence of inflammatory bowel disease as a consequence. With the MMT vaccines offering 3 diseases in one, could there be the same outcome?
In the 1990s Wakefield found gut problems in autistic children who had been given the MMR vaccine. Wakefield suggested that is would be safer to spread out the MMR over time. He suggested separate vaccines for the 3 viruses. He said that the concentrated schedule on very young children was not proven to be safe. For this he had his license taken away.
In 2005 the head researcher for a study, William Thompson, became a whistle blower when he saw that data was skewed and rigged to cover up the findings of the study – the link between vaccines and autism. The study on Afro-American boys actually showed a 300% increase on rates of autism.
If MMR vaccine does not contain mercury or aluminium, what is the main problem? Glutamate and live viruses.
A Swiss study found that there is no medical foundation for combining the 3 vaccines in one shot. 300 medical scientists from Europe signed a petition to have the vaccine split up into individual shots. Single vaccines were available after that, but they are no longer.
Doctor Paul Thomas is interviewed on his book: “The Vaccine Friendly Plan” 2018
He recommends to wait until the child is 3 yrs or older to vaccinate. In his practice, following this schedule, he has seen no autism in 1000 cases, (except for one who had a family history of autism). He would suggest not to vaccinate if the child has a family history.
The Measles vaccine causes measles in the population.
In 2014, at Disneyland there was a measles outbreak. In California there is compulsory vaccination of all children. This can cause “shedding” which is when someone catches measles when in contact with someone who has had the vaccine.
What are some MMR adverse reactions?
Neurological
Sensory
Immune
Bowel
Rubella
Rubella is not a serious disease. It would be better if children were allowed to catch Rubella. Girls who catch the disease will be immune when they are pregnant in later years. (Rubella can cause blindness/deafness in babies when a pregnant mother comes down with Rubella).
Vaccinating boys makes no sense. It’s a marketing strategy.
Studies on MMR vaccine and autism
In 2004, a study on any link between autism and MMR vaccine given to Afro-American boys under 3 yrs, showed that the autism rate in this group was much higher than autism in children over 3 yrs. Thompson, who made this discovery was ordered to throw away his records, (but he kept an electronic copy.) When asked to speak at a meeting on the findings, he was conscious stricken and warned that he would be presenting the actual results of the research. He was replaced and not able to speak at the meeting. The replacement presented something fraudulent.
In 2004, in a pediatrician’s journal an article stated, “There is no link between MMR vaccine and autism, and we shouldn’t study this any further.”
The results of this study should have made national news around the world, but it did not, because it was owned by the pharmaceutical companies.
Studies by Wakefield also showed a link. He published an article in the Lancet medical magazine. This was later retracted and it was stated that Wakefield had committed research fraud. But Wakefield’s research has been reproduced independently. There was no fraud.
Experimental vaccines
The original measles vaccine killed many African children.
As early as 1991 it was known that there was a problem with thimerosal, but Merck did nothing. Why? The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) Nov 1986 excluded Big Pharma from prosecution for vaccine injury.
There is no law in vaccine development to conduct double blinded studies.
“The science is settled”
This statement from Big Pharma, as a reason for not conducting any more studies on the link between MMR vaccine and autism, is unscientific.
Science is never settled.
Every time you add a new vaccine the science is unknown.
The more vaccines you add, the more complicated it becomes due to inter-reactions of the ingredients.
Our children deserve honesty and truth.
It’s not about wanting the return of the disease. It’s about finding a safe way to deliver protection from the disease. The vaccine schedule for children is far too aggressive – too many too soon.
Link between autism and inflammatory bowel disease:
Many children who have autism also have inflammatory bowel disease. A research paper showed the association.
Testimonial from a mother: Polly Tommey (British)
She didn’t question vaccines. She explained her experience with her 13-month-old boy, In the morning he was given the vaccine. In the evening he had a horrific seizure. The doctor said it was a common reaction, and he would sleep it off, that he would be OK. The boy is now 20 years old, has autism and needs care; he is prone to aggression.
By 2025 it is predicted that at the present rate of increase children will have a 1 in 2 chance of autism.
Testimonial from a child:
She explained that after the vaccination she experienced muscle weakness. Now she can’t walk far or play with other children. She is in a wheelchair.
Testimonial from Erin Elizabeth who was injured as a child by a vaccine. Within hours she had a seizure, temperature of !04 Fahrenheit which lasted a week, and then encephalitis. She vomited for a week, but the symptoms through a miracle suddenly stopped.
Testimonial from Barbara Loe Fisher
After receiving the DTaP vaccine she had a reaction from which she could have died. She regressed physically and mentally and was emotionally fragile. She couldn’t concentrate, became angry at the slightest cause, had diarrhea and respiratory problems.
Parents are not told of the possibility.
Barbara wrote a book called “A shot in the dark”.
In the 1980s there were many law suits against vaccine injury which made the cost of vaccines go up overnight to cover costs.
In 1978 – 79 eleven US babies died in a week after DPT shot, all from a single batch. Instead of acting responsibly and withdrawing the batch, it was sent to vaccinate children overseas.
After this a safer form of DPT was developed by Japan when they noticed some deaths with DPT, (called DTaP) which includes a cellular Pertussis and not the whole bacteria.
Vaccine companies knew but did not change because it cost half a cent more per dose. In 1986 after a case of permanent neurological damage they finally changed.
DTaP is not very effective now due to the evolution of new strains. 80% of people who contract Pertussis (Whooping cough) now are fully vaccinated. But we are told that it is the unvaccinated children causing Pertussis in the community. As with measles, the vaccinated people in the community are the silent carriers of Pertussis.
The DTaP vaccine is recommended for pregnant women, despite the high aluminium content.
Yes, there are deaths, at the rate of about 5 – 10 in the US, (about 1 in a million). Is the risk of the vaccine worth it?
Episode 4: Flu vaccine, vaccine schedule for children and Vitamin K for newborns
There are 2 Flu viruses: A and B.
We are told that in the US 36,000 die from Flu each year.
This is a lie, and a scare campaign to make people want to run out for their Flu vaccs. More correctly, about 750 – 2000 die per year.
How are the statistics skewed? Any death from pneumonia is placed in the category of Flu. However, there are multiple viruses that can lead to pneumonia. The Flu shot has no effect on these other viruses. The Flu shot can only protect from that virus in that year. If the virus mutates, the Flu vaccs is ineffective. The down side is that it paralyzes the immune system from memorizing antibodies by itself. There are 4 to 5 times non-influenza viruses (colds etc.) in the vaccinated.
Research by the Cochrane Foundation, who conduct independent research that is not industry based, show that there is little benefit.
For children it is shown to be no more effective than the placebo.
For people aged 65+ it is not effective.
Big Pharma has no controlled trials.
Thimerosal (40 – 50% Mercury) is present in the Flu vaccine. It is prescribed to children and pregnant women.
Potential damage from mercury: GI issues, auto-immune disorders, psychiatric disorders, autism
Testimonial from a doctor: On three occasions he saw kidney function in patients shut down after the Flu vaccine.
To have the Flu shot one year, people will be more susceptible to Flu the following year. Over-vaccinating harms the immune system’s ability to fight off other viruses. In some years the Flu shot doesn’t work at all. The virus is constantly mutating. There is little chance that you are getting vaccinated against the strain that is currently circulating.
75% of the vaccinated can still get the Flu.
Why do some people feel as if they have the Flu after getting the vaccination? This is the body’s response to reject the toxins in the vaccine.
List of ingredients of the Flu vaccine: Thimerosal, 2-phenoxyethanol (antifreeze), Polysorbate 80, Formaldehyde, aluminium, human albumin (from foetuses)
Testimonial of a pediatrician about the vaccine schedule for children
Doctors are punished financially if they do not persuade patients to comply with the vaccine schedule. Doctors need 63% of their patients to comply with the “combo 10” for their children by the second birthday in order to receive a financial reward per child.
In Japan, vaccines are delayed and the schedule spread out. Vaccines are not given to children under 2.
A child is not born with a perfect immune system. It is developing until the age of 2. Why interfere with the development?
In Australia there is no choice:
“No jab no pay” (child benefits)
“No jab no play” (no entry to kindergarten or school)
No exceptions on non-medical grounds are allowed.
Vitamin K vaccine for newborns
Given for blood clotting. Contains castor oil and egg. Castor oil reacts with nuts. Why are there so many nut allergies? Also contains aluminium and antifreeze.
A better alternative if for the mother to include plenty of green leafy vegetables in their diet.
Compare 1st world countries:
USA has the highest infant mortality.
Iceland and Norway have the fewest. This was published in a peer reviewed journal. Iceland and Norway have non-mandatory vaccines.
When you hear, “There is no link between vaccines and autism”, this is a lie. There are numerous independent studies that show otherwise.
The Nuremburg trials (following WW2 Germany) outlawed experimental, forced medical procedures forever. What is the vaccine industry guilty of? Fraud, cover-up and criminal enterprise.
Episode 5: HIV and Hep B vaccines; SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome
HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) is a virus that causes genital warts. Some strains of HPV are believed to contribute to cervical cancer in women. There are over 100 strains and only 2 or 3 have been associated with cancer. In most girls it goes away after 2 years if contracted.
The vaccine, Gardasil, contains a high dose of aluminium to stimulate an immune response. It is recommended for girls and boys. It has a higher dose of aluminium than any other vaccine.
The problem is, when you target a handful of strains, new strains will come in and take the place of the ones you have eliminated, and these strains are more virulent.
One study showed that while 4 strains decreased, other strains increased.
The Gardasil, genetically engineered vaccine, was trials on 1100 girls for 2 years. This is not enough to prove safety.
The distribution of the vaccine was fast tracked.
In the placebo trial, (containing aluminium without the other ingredients), 200 out of 2000 girls got sick.
A Canadian study showed that 10% have side effects and 3% need hospitalization; 9.9% develop “POTS” syndrome (Post Traumatic Syndrome)
Also, there have been 250 deaths, physical disabilities confining girls to wheelchairs, immune dysfunction, cognitive and neurological dysfunction.
It is said that the HPV vaccine contains no HPV DNA (live virus) but a scientist who conducted an independent test reported that he found it in all that he tested.
A post mortem on a girl from NZ who died showed HPV DNA. When combined with aluminium this can be deadly. The conclusion was that the vaccine killed the girl.
A mother from the US reports that her teenage boy had no side effects on the first dose. But after the second dose he died of a heart attack. There was no other plausible cause for the death.
The rate of damage is greater than the rate of cervical cancer.
Cervical cancer is not a communicative disease. There are better ways of dealing with it such as pap smear testing and removal of warts if they are found. This should be adequate.
Testimonial from a 20-year old girl who contracted cervical cancer after the Gardasil vaccine.
After being given the vaccine as a teenager, she became very sick. Could not get well. Constant tonsillitis. Neck extremely swollen; chronic fatigue. Then she developed cervical cancer. She had surgery to have both tonsils and cervix removed. She demanded that she be given her organs. She had them tested and the exact 3 strains of HPV in the vaccine were found in her organs. She recovered, but cannot have children. What does this testimonial tell us about the potential of Gardasil to cause the problematic genital warts that it is supposed to prevent?
Hep B vaccination – given to babies on day 1!
If the parents are Hep B negative, why give the baby the vaccine?
In 1999 after a statement calculating mercury content, the thimerosal was taken out and replaced with aluminium. But the vaccine is still problematic.
Hep B, the disease, is not a problem in 1st world countries, except in the case of drug users and people with multiple sexual partners.
Since 1991 every newborn is routinely given the Hep B shot. It moved from being given to teenagers to babies. The only way a baby can catch Hep B is from the mother, yet 99.9% of mothers are not Hep B positive. Babies are given a huge dose of aluminium on day 1, in a vaccine they don’t need.
The theory is, to develop a Hep B immune population. 25 mcg is the “safe” dose. The vaccine contains 150 mcg.
Many doctors would not give their own children the Hep B vaccine.
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) Nov 1986
This was passed under Ronald Reagan “to eliminate the potential financial liability of vaccine manufacturers”. Before this vaccine damage compensation was problematic to the vaccine manufacturers. In 1986 there were 10 childhood vaccines given, but after the passing of the Act the number of vaccines given escalated to 69, because they were no longer liable and could push as many vaccines as they wanted on to children. From their point of view, it no longer mattered whether children were injured or not because they couldn’t be sued.
Further financial exploitation comes in the form of pharmaceutical drugs. The vaccine companies are winning when it comes to the high number of cases of autism. Autistic children “need” drugs and parents “need” drugs too to cope with their autistic child.
The testing of drugs is not easy because you first have to find a willing test group of people who are drug-free, and that is becoming more and more difficult to find.
In the US more infants die on day 1 after birth, than any other industrialized country. The Hep B vaccine was tested for 4 days before being put on the market.
Independent studies on SIDS
The more vaccines given simultaneously, the more dangerous they are.
SIDS – sudden infant death syndrome (“syndrome” means “we don’t know”)
The peak age is 2 – 4 months.
A 2011 study found that there were 300 unexplained deaths. There was a 16-fold increase in deaths after a 4-strain vaccine was developed.
Shaken baby syndrome
Some parents have been sent to prison for “shaking their baby”. This is a cover up for vaccine injury.
Episode 6: Chicken pox and retroviruses
True science is founded on the Scientific method. What are the steps?
Create a question
Go through steps to evaluate data
Eliminate what is not right?
Ask questions
We have a misplaced faith in an underserving system.
The heretics get burnt.
Those who questions are dismissed.
The “Whistle Blower Protection Act” has resulted in false data being used against whistle blowers. Their crime is “research misconduct”.
Even if a scientist is later vindicated, recovering their career is difficult.
Science within federal organizations is geared towards supporting industry practices that are economically important to them. Any other kind of research is suppressed and unpublished.
In the case of vaccine safety there is manipulation of data to cover up adverse effects. This is “ideology” not science.
Doctor Paul’s testimonial:
He said that he ‘woke up’ when they started pushing Hep V vaccines on newborns. Babies do not contract Hep B unless the mother is Hep B positive. It may be useful in later life for those who engage in intravenous illicit drug use, but a study in 20-year-olds who had been given the Hep B vaccination at birth, showed that by age 20 there was only 20% immunity.
Big Pharma – the driver is money.
The TGA is a marketing branch of Big Pharma.
The CDC (Centre for Disease Control) and FDA hold the patents.
Conflict of interest
In the past big health threats were fought: lead, asbestos and tobacco.
Now it’s vaccines. You can’t speak about it or you’ll be shut down.
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) admits that aluminium is a toxin but they give a “safe” limit.
Chicken pox (Varicella)
Those who have the vaccine in childhood, (given at age 1), will be more susceptible to shingles when over 40.
The vaccine works well in reducing the incidence of chicken pox, (a relatively mild illness in children), but at what cost?
Those who have naturally immunity through contracting the disease in childhood have more immunity against shingles as an adult. Children are not getting chicken pox now but there is a greater incidence of shingles in people over 40. It is a new epidemic in the elderly and can be quite serious.
In the past, the number of children contracting chicken pox boosted the immunity of the general population.
Chicken pox vaccinations
The substrate, (the medium for developing the vaccine, contains living tissue as a culture – living tissue of monkey, chicken or dog, and human foetal tissue.
(The chicken pox vaccine is not the only vaccine that contains cells of aborted foetuses – most do.) This goes against the beliefs of many
Rotaviruses
A rotavirus can cause vomiting, diarrhea, fever, fatigue and dehydration.
In 1st world countries it can be treated in hospital on an IV drip.
The vaccine has serious side effects. It is given to children under 9 months.
It creates more problems than it solves.
Retroviruses are now being found in the rotavirus vaccine. (HIV is an example of a retrovirus)
Mouse related viruses are now found in humans. How and why? Through vaccines – mice cells used in vaccine trials contaminate the vaccine.
Episode 7: natural immunization; freedom of choice
Homeopathy
There are homeopathic alternatives to vaccines. These are called ‘nosodes’.
A study showing the effectiveness of nosodes was conducted in Cuba on 2.5. million people.
In India it is government approved.
Essential oils
These can be used as preventatives and remedies. They can be used in 3 ways: aroma therapy, topically and for some oils, can be ingested, (e.g. cinnamon, cloves)
Building immunity:
Sugar has a detrimental effect on our cells that are designed to fight infections. So to build immunity, avoid sugar.
Vitamin A protects children from complications associated with measles. This was shown in a study on African children.
Having measles protects you from cancer and heart disease in later life, (but not the measles vaccine.)
High doses of Vit C for whooping cough energizes the immune system and decreases inflammation
Vit D is antibacterial and works well with probiotics for gut health.
Minerals and phytonutrients (chemicals produced by plants) build immunity.
Feed children real food. Breast feed and make sure they have a variety of fresh vegetables.
Let them be exposed to dirt so that their immune system can learn to recognize unfriendly bacteria and build antibodies.
Minimize dosing with paracetamol (chemical pain relief) and antibiotics, to avoid toxins.
To avoid autism:
Pregnant mothers should take plenty of folate (green leafy vegetables). In a study in Norway in 2013:
autism rate was 1 in 1000 for mothers who took folate and 1 in 100 for mother who did not.
(1 in 100 is still low compared to the US which is 1 in 50. This may be explained by Norway having higher breast-feeding rate and no Hep B vaccinations for babies.)
To assist with autism symptoms:
Ketogenic diet (good fats, good protein, plenty of vegetables, low carbs, especially sugar (better no sugar)
Gluten free
Dairy free
“The Vaccine Friendly Plan” by Dr Paul Thomas and Jennifer Margulis
This book explains a gentler and less toxic vaccination schedule for children. Dr Thomas recommends:
What not to do:
No Hep B vaccs for babies
Wait on the polio vaccs (The disease is not around now – there has been none since 1979)
No rotavirus vaccine
But to DO:
DTaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis)
Prevnar (Pneumococcal) at 3 months
MMR, but wait until age 3, unless there is a family history of autism, in which case do not
Freedom of choice; Goal of adult vaccinations
A move towards compulsory adult vaccination was begun in 2010 by the Bill Gates Foundation who put up $10 million towards this.
The goal is to take away the right to refuse to be vaccinated.
To have a say on what goes into our bodies is a most fundamental human right.
Forced vaccinations are contrary to the founding principles of the United States.
Episode 8: W.H.O. and dismantling of free speech
People are labelled as “anti-vaxxers” is they even raise a question.
The WHO (World Health Authority) is one of the top 10 threats to public health.
Their goal is to create fear of disease, so that people will willingly accept vaccines.
But people are waking up and speaking up.
Once you know what you know, you can’t unknow it.
Robert F Kennedy says, “the only way they can deal with us is by shutting us up.”
Big Pharma’s tentacles extend to the internet. Google and Facebook have been requested to remove any “anti-vax” notices and replace them with “medical accurate” information.
Even high-quality peer reviewed research by medical practitioners has been taken down. Any posts that question vaccine safety are removed/censored.
In the case of Nazi Germany, why didn’t people see it coming and leave the country while they could?
We need to be alert and stand up for human rights, parental rights.
Propaganda techniques
Name calling
Appealing to authorities, e.g. WHO, to tell people that vaccines are “safe and effective”.
The media has been told “safe and effective”
BUT behind closed doors …
At the 2019 vaccine safety summit, what Big Pharma tell each other is very different to what they tell the public.
The following words were recorded by an insider: “There are no safety monitoring systems in many countries.” (Spoken by the WHO no. 1 pediatrician and scientist. Also…
“We are not able to give clear cut answers concerning the deaths following vaccinations.”
The WHO and Big Pharma operate by telling multiple lies.
Example of a lie: “2,300 died of flu in one year in the US.” (But the numbers are actually closer to 80,000). Included in the statistics are any deaths from pneumonia causes by ANY kind of virus or bacteria – not necessarily Flu. The reason for the exaggeration is to terrify people into getting the Flu vaccine.
Another lie – the severity of measles. A photo-shopped baby is pictures with measles dots.
Escalating problems in children
Peanut allergies:
Children born before 1989 had a 12.8% chance of having a peanut allergy.
Children born after 1989 have a 54% chance of having a peanut allergy.
The incidence of ADD, anaphylaxis and eczema in children exploded after 1989.
There are 273 new vaccines in the pipeline.
The vaccine industry is the fastest growing factor of Big Pharma. Why? They can no longer be sued for damages.
There are no double blinded placebo studies and no safety studies.
Maternal vaccination
Pregnant mothers are a new target for vaccine makers.
The FDA admitted that there are NO clinical trials on pregnant women.
Testimonial from a mother:
My son suffered vaccine injury from Gardasil. He became paralyzed and lost the ability to speak. He died several weeks before his 18th birthday. He took his life so as not to be a burden to his family.
Compulsory vaccinations
If vaccinations become compulsory, the income of Big Pharma will go from $millions to $billions overnight.
In California: it is already compulsory for all public and private school attendance. There has been a dramatic reduction of exemptions, even for children at risk. This has taken away the right of the child’s doctor to decide whether an at-risk child should have a vaccination.
We have crossed a boundary. Nazi Germany should have taught us a lesson, (The Nuremberg trials).
People are being forced into a medical procedure with known risk. Parents have to pick up the pieces. The least informed bear the responsibility.
California and New York have passed a bill to say there are no religious exemptions. Religious exemptions include the right to reject the vaccination on the grounds that vaccines contain human foetal tissue. In New Jersey January 2020 there was a big protest against the use of foetal tissue in vaccines. The senator’s statement was as follows:
“In the 1950s and 60s foetal tissue was used to make vaccines. Now it is not used.”
Either this senator was lying or completely uninformed.
Interview with a vaccine maker:
The interviewer had a copy of the vaccine maker’s report.
Interviewer: “Have you ever used foetal tissue in your trials?”
Vaccine maker: “About 2”
Interviewer: “Your report shows that you have used 76, and that the tissue comes from foetuses of 3 months or older. The tissue is cut up and cultured. Examples of types of tissues used are pituitary gland, lung, skin, kidney, spleen, heart and tongue. Does it worry you that the catholic church has made a statement giving religious objections?”
Vaccine maker: “Yes the Catholic church believe I will burn in hell”.
Interviewer: “Are you an atheist?”
Vaccine maker: “Yes.”
We have to start talking
With compulsory vaccination, as a society we will lose natural therapists. They will not be allowed to operate. The goal to vaccinate every human in the world, can be found on the Health and Human Services website.
In California and New York there are no exemptions. But also, if a parent brings a child into a clinic with e.g. a broken arm, they will be asked for the child’s vaccination certificate. If the child has not been vaccinated, they will be vaccinated then and there.
Our children are not the property of the government. Robert F Kennedy runs an organization called “Children’s Health Defense” to fight against this.
What will happen in the future if you refuse to be vaccinated, or refuse to have your children vaccinated? Will you be refused a passport? Have your driver’s license taken away? Have your children taken away? Be criminally prosecuted?
Episode 9: WHO’s telling the truth? Covoid-19
Google now has a partnership with Merck and Glaxo, (2 of the 4 Big Pharma).
They are shutting down all that they see as ‘misinformation’ on vaccines on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
More footage from a WHO Vaccine Safety Summit, behind closed doors:
Heidi Larson: “We need a lot more research into safety science.”
“When we add an adjuvant, it is because it is essential, BUT it adds complications.”
“Adjuvants multiply the incidence of adverse reactions.”
“You are correct. The primary concern is systemic adverse effects rather than local adverse effects.” (meaning that the short-term adverse effects, like swelling at the site of the injection, are not the problem – it’s the long-term effect)
“We need to design some long-term studies.”
“in clinical trials on vaccines small numbers of participants are used, -too small. If one person gets an adverse reaction, we have to manipulate the results.”
Question from a Nigerian doctor: “Is there a possibility of adverse cross-reactions when using multiple vaccines in combination?”
Answer: “We have no data to make a recommendation one way or the other. As a general approach, they can be given in different limbs.”
Question: “Are there multiple adjuvanted vaccines used in Europe?
Answer: “No.”
“Professionals are starting to question, giving us a very wobbly health care front line.”
Hep B vaccine up for voting: all voted yes, (even though there were a significant number of heart attacks following the vaccine in the first trial group.)
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Robert F Kennedy says that the 20 top selling pharmaceutical drugs are those listed to treat vaccine side effects. He says we are trading a few childhood diseases for a series of chronic lifetime illnesses. E.g. diabetes, ADD, autism, anaphylaxis, rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases.
The vaccine issue should be an up-front issue for politicians and their response should determine who we vote for. We need to wake up the younger generation.
In our early history, Jefferson made the rule that if you don’t worship at the Church of England then you don’t go to school. Today, Big Pharma are the church and there is no school for those who don’t submit.
Covoid 19
Human trials are being done without proper animal studies. This could result in unacceptable risks.
Much misinformation by mainstream media.
Big Pharma, WHO and Gates want governments to mandate a Corona vaccine for all. Gates says that a digital certificate is need as proof of who has had the vaccine and who has recovered.
This is a move towards only allowing vaccinated people to move and function in society. Dr. Anthony Fauci is setting the stage for a mandatory Corona vaccination.
The virus may eventually disappear but the assault on civil liberties may not.
Gates says, “You don’t want to completely block off people from moving around globally. We need a certificate of proof, a global ID, a digital ID program. In order to be moving around you will need the vaccination.”
Who is Gates? He has no medical training and no qualifications.
Anthony Fauci is on the leadership council of the Gates Foundation. Why is he against the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine? If a drug is found to relieve symptoms of Corona virus and make it no worse than a cold or flu, then people will be less inclined to want to get the vaccination.
In 2015 the Obama administration gave $3.9 million to the Wohan institute for research. Fauci has been working with the Chinese to create strains of the Corona virus in the laboratory so that they can find a treatment should there be an outbreak of something similar. This is a recognized avenue of research. It was built by the French and supposed to be bio secure.
But like Jurassic park, there can be big problems if something escapes.
In 2017, at Georgetown university, Fauci said, “There is no question that there will be contagious diseases,” and “There will be a surprise outbreak.”
Can we trust Gates and Fauci with the Corona vaccination?
Robert Kennedy advised Trump to look not the safety of vaccines, but Gates advised Trump not to do it – “No, don’t do that. That would be a bad thing.”
Del Bigtree, one of the participants on this panel, uses Highwire to post/publish information that cannot be pulled down by Google.
HighWire is a US company that provides digital content development and hosting services to ~140 influential societies, university presses and independent publishers that produce journals, books, and other scholarly publications. It was founded by Stanford University Libraries in 1995.[2] HighWire also offers BenchPress,[3] a customizable peer-review manuscript submission and tracking system, used by ~65 publishers. (Wikipedia)
He says that people die from Covoid19 because they are not given the right treatment. It is not just a respiratory illness but a blood related disease. Putting people on ventilators in not the answer. They need intravenous Vit C and zinc. Also, hydroxychloroquine has had great results. He says we need more treatments in the here and now. We can’t just wait 18 months for a vaccine. Otherwise there will be no economy, and it will be less likely that we will ever get back to the world as we know it.
The Flu shot causes Covoid19 to increase. It causes “shedding”. There are Corona viruses in the latest Flu vaccine. People are more likely to contract Covoid19 if they have had the Flu shot. Studies in cat and mice models have shown that having the Flu shot, these animals tested positive to Corona.
The people creating this documentary have all been accused of being conspiracy theorist because they say: The WHO wants to vaccinate everyone; they want to track you through your phones, they want to give you a digital ID.
Newsflash: It is no longer a theory. It is a reality. It is a conspiracy of Gates, Fauci, WHO and others. If enough people realize that this twisted group are trying to take over, then we can stand together and stop this.
Many people who had no opinion on vaccines before will become interested in bodily autonomy. More people in the US are now questioning vaccines.
How many people died in the early vaccine trials in history? MANY! but this has been covered up.
Phase 1 trials are dangerous.
With Corona, they are going through the most dangerous part of vaccine making – Phase 1.
The speed of getting a vaccine out there makes it even more dangerous. Vaccines need to be tested on small groups for years before being released on the population.
Censorship
If a contrary view is not allowed to be discussed there is a problem. There are warning bells! You shouldn’t stop someone from discussing something you don’t agree with.
Antivaccine?
Dr. Buttar, a member of the panel says, “I’m not anti-vaccine. I’m anti-stupidity.”
The fact that vaccines are designed to create immunity is a great concept, but it defies logic to introduce immunosuppressants into the body. He says, “I would be for vaccines if they were safe and effective, but none have been found so far. If there was a killer disease threat, and a safe vaccine, I would take it. But even if a safe vaccine could be found it should never be mandatory.
Fighting to get pesticides out of food doesn’t make you anti-food. Fighting to get toxic and harmful substances out of vaccines doesn’t make you anti-vaccine.
In our culture we have forgotten that there are different ways to manage our health. We should have the right to choose.
With Corona-virus looming all around us, the best we can do for ourselves is to follow these simple 8 principles for healthy living. This is a time to look after yourself by doing more than wearing gloves and a face mask. Build your immune system, detoxify and build up your body’s protective defense mechanisms, so that you will be able to throw off any virus that comes your way.
An easy way to remember these 8 principles is to remember the acronym “NEW START”, (one letter for each principle).
With children at home, this is also the perfect time to educate our children on the principles of healthy living. A New Start education package is available for primary and secondary school students.
Nutrients – The best nutrients are essential for building a strong immune system. Include plenty of vegetables, especially green, orange and red, and two pieces of fruit each day. Include raw salad vegetables with your meal twice a day. Cut out added sugar, (in foods, drinks and especially processed/junk foods), because added sugar works against the positive effects of vitamins and minerals. Natural sugar in fruit is beneficial, although don’t overdo the fruit! Two pieces a day is enough.
Exercise – Make a habit of undertaking at least half an hour every day. Include both weight-bearing and exercise for the cardiovascular system.
Water – Drink 6 glasses a day, (not fruit juice or fizzy drink; not sugary drinks or ‘sugar-free’ drinks which are loaded with aspartame; not tea and coffee with sugar). Herbal tea is a good alternative to water if you feel like a hot drink.
Sunlight – This is essential for vitamin D, which builds strong bones, and is also an immune boosting vitamin. If you can’t get enough sunlight, take a supplement.
Toxin-free – Avoid artificial food additives such as artificial sweeteners and preservatives. If you eat foods that are as close to nature as possible, and avoid processed foods, you will be avoiding most toxins in foods. Eat organic foods where possible to avoid pesticides. Minimize the effects of harmful chemicals in body products by choosing brands that seek to use non-toxic ingredients, e.g. SLS-free products.
Air – Get fresh air every day by exercising out of doors.
Rest – Don’t stay up late. Practice the habit of ‘early to bed, early to rise’. The body clock is designed to follow the natural rhythm of being awake in daylight and asleep in hours of darkness.
Think happy thoughts and trust in God. It is scientifically proven that those who have a faith enjoy better health than those who do not; and laughter is a good medicine. Laughter activates endorphins in the body, improving our health.
Boosting the immune system in the face of Coronavirus
WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS?
SARS-CoV-2 is the current strain of coronavirus, whilst coronavirus disease 2019 (or COVID-19) is the name of the disease people catch from this particular strain. Upon infection, symptoms can develop anywhere between 2-14 days with the three most common symptoms including fever, cough and shortness of breath, similar to that of flu. Whilst it is likely that symptoms will be mild, for some it can develop and become severe, as seen in those developing bronchitis, pneumonia and/or sepsis. Those with current conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular or respiratory disease, or hypertension may experience more severe symptoms.
Currently, prevention of the spread of coronavirus is paramount. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends avoiding infection by regularly and thoroughly washing your hands with soap; avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth which may provide an entry point into the body for the virus; maintaining distance from those coughing and sneezing; and coughing or sneezing into a tissue, or your elbow crease. Whilst masks are often used to prevent contraction of coronavirus, they are not recommended for providing protection in this way. Mask use is better suited to those who are infected, wearing them to prevent the spread of the disease to others
VITAMINS AND MINERALS THAT SUPPORT THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Those experiencing severe symptoms from coronavirus disease are considered immuno-suppressed. Therefore, increasing intake of nutrients that play a role in supporting immune function may provide protection from disease progression.
Vitamin A protects against the progression of coronavirus
Vitamin A is important for the development of the immune system and may also alleviate signs and symptoms of acute pneumonia which may develop in serious cases of coronavirus disease. (1) Increase dietary intake of vitamin A-rich foods from sweet potato and carrots (which last for an extended period of time should you require self-isolation) which can be added to soups and stews. Dark green leafy vegetables, eggs, dairy products and salmon, also provide a source of vitamin A.
Vitamin C provides antioxidant protection to cells
Vitamin C levels are 10 times higher in the immune-supporting white blood cell fraction of blood than in the plasma fraction, playing several roles in immune functioning. With its antioxidant properties, vitamin C provides protection to cells from the increased free radical production and subsequent oxidative stress associated with viral infections. (2) Vitamin C is also required to clear away toxic cells, protecting tissue from damage. (3) In the event of pneumonia, vitamin C levels may be depleted which, as a consequence, may reduce circulating glutathione, an important antioxidant required for modulation of the immune system. (4)
Consider stocking up on citrus fruit and purchasing frozen fruits (berries, papaya, pineapple) which have an extended shelf-life, useful in the event of self-isolation. Other vitamin C-rich foods include peppers, kiwi and cruciferous vegetables.
Vitamin D inhibits viral infections
Vitamin D is important for immune function and may play a role in the inhibition of viral infections. (5) As vitamin D is produced in the skin when exposed to UV light, it is important to supplement with vitamin D during the winter when the UV levels are not considered strong enough to support vitamin D production in the body.
Whilst vitamin D can be consumed in the diet, guidelines on oily fish intake make it difficult to consume an adequate amount of vitamin D in the diet. Mushrooms are the only plant-based source of vitamin D but are not able to provide sufficient amounts to meet the recommended daily intake. A supplement is therefore recommended at an appropriate supplement dosage to increase levels.
Zinc may provide protection from the progression of coronavirus to pneumonia
Zinc helps with regulating the immune response, with research suggesting that zinc deficiency may be a risk factor for immune deficiency and pneumonia in the elderly. (6) Whilst zinc can be consumed in the diet (grass-fed beef, lamb, sesame and pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, lentils, cashews, spinach, asparagus and mushrooms), phytates (a compound present in grains and legumes) may bind zinc, preventing its absorption. Daily supplementation with 25mg zinc, the upper limit for zinc supplementation in adults, may be beneficial to those with low zinc stores.
Selenium may protect from sepsis
Coronavirus disease may develop to sepsis in severe cases, causing fatality. In a study on older adults (56-68 years old) in ICU with systemic inflammatory response syndrome, sepsis, severe sepsis or septic shock, daily supplementation of >500mcg selenium had a positive and statistically significant effect on mortality rate. (7) Selenium is an important antioxidant found in seafood, shellfish, poultry, tofu, eggs and brown rice. With the safe upper limit for selenium set at 300mcg, it is not recommended to exceed this without the support of a healthcare practitioner.
INCREASE ANTIOXIDANT DEFENCES WITH BERRIES AND ONIONS
The infection of coronavirus has been described by many as a cytokine storm. Cytokines are pro-inflammatory immune cells. Whilst they are vital at the initial contraction phase, during a cytokine storm they can be over-produced, often accumulating in the lungs, leading to inflammation and a build-up of fluid. Inflammation is linked with increased oxidative stress in the body. Vitamin C, glutathione, zinc and selenium are some of the antioxidants highlighted in this article for providing protection to cells from oxidative stress during times of viral contraction.
Quercetin, a bioflavonoid found in elderberries, cranberries, blueberries, onions and kale, has shown promise in animal studies for its antiviral properties against zika virus and ebola. (8, 9) Whilst this research does not mean that quercetin will provide protection from coronavirus, increasing your intake of these natural foods will boost your antioxidant defences as well as your intake of essential nutrients.
SUPPORT THE HEALTH OF THE GUT WITH PROBIOTICS AND FERMENTED FOODS
Probiotics support the microbial population in the gut, with supplementation providing immune-boosting benefits and improving outcomes from respiratory infections. (10) The outcome is often strain-specific, with research showing promise for Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains in providing protection to the lungs from viral infections. (10, 11)
With an estimated 70% of immune cells living in the gut, consider reducing your consumption of foods that often cause digestive problems for you. Consider feeding your gut bacteria with fermented foods, such as sauerkraut, miso and kefir, which may have beneficial effects.
FOOD SWAPS TO BOOST IMMUNE HEALTH
Consider swapping (and reducing) foods with a high glycaemic index, (sugar and white carbs), for alternatives with a lower glycaemic index; for example, swap a slice of white toast for a wholemeal seeded bread with avocado; snack on berries rather than sweets; and an oatcake with nut butter rather than a slice of cake. Increasing your vegetable intake with meals can also reduce the glycaemic index of your meal; consider adding a side salad or an extra portion of vegetables.
STRESS RELEASE AND SLEEP TO BOOST IMMUNE HEALTH
Psychological stress may negatively alter immune function, increasing the risk for respiratory illness. (14) Whilst stress release differs for everyone, consider increasing activities that bring you joy to balance out stressful times.
Similarly, sleep deprivation can increase susceptibility to infection, with sleep providing a regulatory effect on the immune system. (15) If you are not achieving a minimum of 6 hours of sleep each night, consider ways you can support an earlier bed-time to boost immune function.
Finally, alcohol also reduces immune function. (16) It may be sensible to reduce your alcohol intake at this time. Take a walk in nature, or a bike ride. Engaging in exercise, including those mentioned, can have a positive effect on decreasing your perception of stress and regulating the immune system. (17, 18)
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