Offered here is distilled research and commentary presented by reputable third parties on mad cow, avian flu, hoof & mouth, MS, HIV/AIDS and others. The third parties presented here are either researchers with no product to sell, or established, reputable journalistic reports, including one from National Public Radio (NPR).
For mad cow, a researcher who recently presented his findings at the Geneva Health Conference and was interviewed in the title: Micro Eco-Farming, says to put kelp in the animal's daily feed, and perhaps on their pastures. This supplies the daily 72+ trace minerals in perfectly balanced form, a form mammals (including humans) were created to receive daily, and no longer get, even with organic farming, (although organic usually comes closer, and sometimes supplies them unknowingly). For detailed scientific and historical commentary on this, see http://www.truehealth.org/madcow3.html
Hoof and mouth: For how this same method has been shown to work with hoof & mouth disease, see information from the same researcher: http://www.truehealth.org/madcow3.html
Avian flu for poultry: The researcher above who has authored www.truehealth.org suggests fishmeal for chickens, a gram a day per pound of chicken. He comments that this should prevent the virus in its original form, and we'll have to see what happens with the mutated virus, whether it runs its course, a natural immunity develops, or if it can also be cured this way.
NPR recently reported on how the Avian flu mutation started in unhealthy factory farming conditions. There are further reports by Small Farm Journal that multinational corporations that stand to make great profits are, during this time of panic, trying to enforce a control system in which animal owners will be forced, by law, to purchase animal control microchip mechanisms made by their company, with high fines for those who don't comply, and instant euthanasia of their animals upon any suspicion regardless if whether the animals are proven to be immune to these diseases.
Be alert to the typical human panic reaction to over control each time there is a new outbreak, putting more power in the hands of a few who make profits from their control suggestions. Some are trying to suggest all birds be kept perpetually inside buildings in the future to prevent avian flu. If one virus mutated in these conditions, it won't be the last. Avoidance of the natural world would also not allow any natural immunity to be created.
Avian flu for humans: Ode Magazine simply states to keep your body's immune system strong, just as you would for any flu (vitamin C, zinc, elderberry, etc.). Even contagious bronchitis still kills weakened people, so just keep your immunity strong. www.truehealth.org further addresses viruses by suggesting the same remedy as that for mad cow and hoof & mouth, begin to replenish your body's trace elements (72+, not just 10 or 20). So far, the easiest way is with daily foods from the sea. Supplements come close but don't seem to cover the entire spectrum yet (even if they claim to), though there is research into achieving full spectrum from the sea for humans. HIV/AIDS and MS are further discussed on this site.
Disclaimer: This is commentary and education. It does not replace a health care professional. Individuals are responsible for their own choices, for checking into the quality of any product, growing method or food source they choose to take part in or consume or have their animals consume, as well as for reading the finer details on the above suggestions and commentary (how much, for how long, etc.), and for first checking with a trained health care professional.
(c) 2006 Barbara Berst Adams |
