New reports of the threat of the bird flu virus fill the media. Warning of an epidemic, they suggest that a vaccine is your only protection. At stake is not the overblown possibility of an outbreak. It’s how we protect ourselves against viruses in general.
In today’s Health Alert, I’ll show you why your own immune system is better than any drug. I’ll give you a list of herbs and supplements that if taken together, can help your immune system protect you from most viruses.
Government and Big Pharma Scare Tactics
So far, the only deaths from bird flu occurred in third-world countries. And these were folks who handled the diseased birds on a daily basis. Your current chances of getting the bird flu are exceedingly remote. You have a better chance of being struck by lightning or winning the lottery.
In order for the media’s doomsday predictions to come true, the virus would have to mutate before it could go from person to person. No one can say if that will ever happen.
In spite of the doubts, the government needs to prepare for the worst case scenario. After making comparisons to the 1918 flu epidemic, a recent government study claims that the bird flu could kill up to 2 million Americans. The report concludes that even in a “best case” scenario, 200,000 will die. Where they get these numbers is anyone’s guess.
One thing is certain: The big drug makers stand to make huge profits. Part of the government’s plan includes stockpiling 20 million doses of Tamiflu. At a hundred bucks a pop, that comes to 2 billion dollars.
This is not the first time a government backed outbreak scare has produced big profits for drug makers. In 1976, President Ford was so worried about a “killer” outbreak of swine flu; he spent hundreds of millions of dollars on vaccinations that turned out to have terrible side effects.
Over five hundred people came down with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a condition that causes total paralysis. Twenty-five people died. The lawsuits started to fly and at the end of the day, the government paid out over 90 million dollars to the victims of the inappropriate and dangerous vaccine program.
Did the government learn from this colossal blunder? Well sort of. This time they’ve decided to eliminate any big payouts to potential victims. If passed, Senate bill 1873 will deny injured vaccine victims the right to a trial by jury or the ability to make damage claims of any kind.
Your Own Immune System is More Powerful than Any Vaccine
You may think that thirty years later, Tamiflu is better. But early results show differently. The FDA is currently investigating Roche AG, the makers of Tamiflu. Twelve children recently died as a result of taking the drug. In addition, the FDA is also looking into reports that Tamiflu causes hallucinations and abnormal behavior.
Yet given the right diet and a few supplements, you have everything you need to fight infection and stay healthy. Never underestimate the power of your own immune system.
Below, you’ll find a list of the twelve most powerful anti-viral herbs. You can use them separately, but they have their greatest impact when used together. Look for a formula at your local health food store with combinations of the following.
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Echinacea |
Olive Leaves |
Garlic |
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Astragalus |
Licorice |
Shiitake Mushrooms |
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Cat’s Claw |
Ginger |
Onion |
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St. John’s Wort |
Lemon Balm |
Green Tea |
To Your Good Health,
Al Sears, MD
P.S. – You can combine about 2000 mg of Vitamin C with the above ingredients.