Build Your Own Medicine Supply Chain

Imagine getting bronchitis… and dying from it.

What if that chest infection turned into pneumonia and your doctor said, “Sorry, there’s a shortage of antibiotics. I can’t help you.”

It’s not as crazy as it sounds.

About 95% of all antibiotics in the United States are made in China.

If you rely on ANY medication, you are now almost entirely at the mercy of a country that doesn’t particularly like us. Some officials in China have even threatened to withhold these medications from Americans.

Today, I’ll show you a few alternatives to lessen your need for prescription medications if things get worse.

Build Your Own Medicine Supply Chain

        Natural Blood Thinner Alternative:

  • Nattokinase: This enzyme derived from a popular Japanese fermented soybean dish called nattō is a highly effective, non-pharmaceutical blood thinner, and free of side effects. You see, nattokinase, which is sold as a dietary supplement to improve the body’s circulatory system, is also a powerful blood clot buster. Studies show it effectively dissolves clots that form in blood vessels.1

     
    I recommend 500 mg or 5,000 FU (fibrinolytic units) daily, best divided into two separate doses and taken with or just after meals.

    Natural Arthritis Alternative:

  • Holy Basil: Also known as tulsi, this herb has a long and ancient history of treating arthritis in Ayurvedic medicine. It contains dozens of anti-inflammatory compounds. One of the most powerful is called ursolic acid. It inhibits the inflammatory COX-2 enzyme. Clinical studies prove holy basil relieves pain and reduces inflammation.2

     
    You can buy holy basil tea at most health food stores or on the Internet. Holy basil capsules are also for sale online. Make sure the product you’re buying has at least 2.5% ursolic acid, in order to get the full anti-inflammatory effect. I suggest 150 mg three or four times a day.

    Natural Blood Pressure Alternative:

  • L-Arginine: This naturally occurring amino acid improves blood flow because it breaks down into nitric oxide, which helps dilate your blood vessels and keep them flexible so you can have normal blood pressure. L-arginine also helps build muscle (remember, the heart is a muscle).

    Good sources are red meat, fish, chicken, beans, chocolate, raisins, nuts, and sesame and sunflower seeds. To supplement, take 500 mg each day, and like carnitine, only take the L form.

    • Natural Type 2 Diabetes Alternative:

  • Fenugreek: This herb has been used to treat high blood sugar in herbal medicine for thousands of years. It contains galactomannan, a type of soluble fiber. This slows down the rate sugar gets absorbed into your blood. One study found that fenugreek consistently lowered fasting blood sugar and HbA1c levels.3

     
    Look for fenugreek supplements, with either the whole herb or seed extract. I recommend starting with 500 mg twice a day.

To Your Good Health,

Al Sears, MD, CNS

1. Wang KY, et al. “Nattokinase: An oral antithrombotic agent for the prevention of cardiovascular Disease.” Int J Mol Sci. 2017;18(3):523.
2. Cohen MM. “Tulsi – Ocimum sanctum: A herb for all reasons.” J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2014;5(4):251–259.
3. Deng R. “A review of the hypoglycemic effects of five commonly used herbal food supplements.” Recent Pat Food Nutr Agric. 2012;4(1):50-60.