THE GREATEST MEDICINE OF ALL… IS TEACHING PEOPLE HOW NOT TO
NEED IT
Vitamin C Protects Against Coronavirus
Published by Orthomolecular Medicine News, written by Andrew
W. Saul, Editor
The coronavirus pandemic can be dramatically slowed, or
stopped, with the immediate widespread use of high doses of vitamin C.
Physicians have demonstrated the powerful antiviral action of vitamin C for
decades. There has been a lack of media coverage of this effective and
successful approach against viruses in general, and coronavirus in particular.
It is very important to maximize the body's anti-oxidative
capacity and natural immunity to prevent and minimize symptoms when a virus
attacks the human body. The host environment is crucial. Preventing is
obviously easier than treating severe illness. But treat serious illness
seriously. Do not hesitate to seek medical attention. It is not an either-or
choice. Vitamin C can be used right along with medicines when they are
indicated.
"I have not seen
any flu yet that was not cured or markedly ameliorated by massive doses of
vitamin C." (Robert F. Cathcart, MD)
The physicians of the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service
and the International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine urge a nutrient-based
method to prevent or minimize symptoms for future viral infection. The following
inexpensive supplemental levels are recommended for adults; for children reduce
these in proportion to body weight:
Vitamin C: 3,000 milligrams (or more) daily, in divided
doses.
Vitamin D3: 2,000 International Units daily. (Start with
5,000 IU/day for two weeks, then reduce to 2,000)
Magnesium: 400 mg daily (in citrate, malate, chelate, or
chloride form)
Zinc: 20 mg daily
Selenium: 100 mcg (micrograms) daily
Vitamin C, Vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, and selenium have
been shown to strengthen the immune system against viruses.
The basis for using high doses of vitamin C to prevent and
combat virus-caused illness may be traced back to vitamin C's early success
against polio, first reported in the late 1940s. Many people are unaware, even
surprised, to learn this. Further clinical evidence built up over the decades,
leading to an anti-virus protocol published in 1980.
It is important to remember that preventing and treating
respiratory infections with large amounts of vitamin C is well established.
Those who believe that vitamin C generally has merit, but massive doses are
ineffective or somehow harmful, will do well to read the original papers for
themselves. To dismiss the work of these doctors simply because they had success
so long ago sidesteps a more important question: Why has the benefit of their
clinical experience not been presented to the public by responsible
governmental authorities, especially in the face of a viral pandemic?
My Comment:
As most of you know I am not a big fan of mass vaccines for
everything and the one with the worst record is the flu vaccine. In recent
years it has been almost useless against the flu strains that have been causing
cases of the flu. My view is that it is much more important to strengthen your
immune system and avoid getting sick than to rely on untested and potentially
dangerous vaccines. Plus, with a strong immune system, even if you get sick you
will recover much faster and have far less symptoms.
In addition to the supplements listed above, there are many
other nutrients that can be helpful to avoid or fight off illness. Olive leaf,
Grapefruit seed extract, Colloidal silver water, Garlic and Oregano can all be
helpful to help fight off a virus or act as a natural antibiotic when needed. And
they are much safer than taking drugs or vaccines.
Paleo vs Keto Diets
You've most likely heard about the enormous popularity in
recent years of both the "paleo" diet, as well as the
"keto" diet. But I've noticed
that most people don't have a good understanding of the differences between
them, as they can actually be quite different.
You see, a "paleo" diet has no specific
macronutrient ratios that you're striving for as a goal. It's more of a framework of eating healthy by
choosing foods that have the longest history of human consumption from the
hunter-gatherer ages (meat, fish, eggs, nuts, fruits, roots, veggies), while
minimizing foods like grains, vegetable oils, sugar, and legumes that humans
only began eating large amounts of after the agricultural revolution.
So, a Paleo diet could actually be either high-carb OR
low-carb depending on each person's food choices. A Paleo diet could also be high in foods like
meat and fish, OR it could even be low in meat/fish but based almost entirely
around fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds and roots.
The macronutrient ratio of protein, carbs and fat can vary widely on a
paleo diet and there is no "exact" ratio.
On the other hand, a Keto Diet (aka, ketogenic diet) is
extremely high fat, extremely low carb, and moderate in protein. A general macronutrient ratio recommended on
a keto diet is around 70-80% of calories from fat, 15-20% from protein, and
less than 5% from carbs. The general
goal of keto is to train your body to run exclusively on fats instead of being
a carb-burner.
A keto diet tends to be a much more strict type of diet in
that people are aiming for very specific macronutrient ratios and very little
carbs at all, whereas a Paleo diet can range anywhere from low-carb to
high-carb depending on the individual's goals.
Many people find a keto diet very satisfying due to the high fat
content, so they report that they have no cravings at all, and find fat loss to
be easy.
Strict ketogenic diets are also being used in medical
research to help control cancer and even shrink tumors (it can be used to help
prevent cancer too, since frequent high blood sugar feeds cancer cells, so
running your body on fat and keeping very low blood sugar levels can
essentially starve cancer cells over time.
However, it's just ONE tool in the fight against cancer, and not a
cure-all by any means, so should be used in combination with other treatments,
whether one chooses traditional or alternative treatments.
Keto diets also have plenty of evidence that they help to
reverse type 2 diabetes... In addition, there is even on-going research into
the benefits of a keto diet for helping to slow or reverse Alzheimer's as well.
However, with all of this said...
The #1 problem with keto that many people talk about is they
can't bear the thought of reducing their carbs THAT much and not being able to
indulge in some of their favorite foods.
Plus, eating pure ketogenic for TOO LONG can potentially cause lower
Thyroid levels for some people (but not all)...
5 Health Myths
By Marc S. Micozzi, M.D., Ph.D.
Even in 2020, we are plagued by countless medical myths
still in circulation. Some were created by misguided, self-promoting medical
specialists, like cardiologists. Others arose from self-righteous,
self-anointed natural-know-it-alls who push flaky detox diets, foolish exercise
regimens, and magic-bullet "cures."
It's important to remain vigilant against this kind of
nonsense. So, today, let's address five medical myths that need to be put to
rest…
Myth No. 1: You need to drink more water
We're constantly being told to drink more water. But your
body has sophisticated mechanisms for detecting the need for fluids and
satisfying thirst. In fact, studies show that your natural thirst sensation
works like a highly accurate water meter. In other words, if you listen to your
body and just drink when you're thirsty, you'll give your body exactly how much
fluid it actually needs.
On the flip side, if you try to force yourself to guzzle
gallons of water each day, it can actually be quite dangerous and wreak havoc
on your body. Too much water without enough salt—which happens often,
especially if you're following another myth of low sodium diets—can lead to
serious chemical imbalances in the blood. This can cause heartbeat
abnormalities, brain seizures, and other problems.
So-called "sports" and "hydration"
drinks are also problematic. For one, they're filled with harmful sugars and
other metabolic toxins. In addition, they actually disrupt your body's normal
thirst signals.
As always, when you're thirsty, I recommend drinking natural
spring water instead—bottled at the source in glass, not plastic. (Side note:
Science shows that drinking three to four cups of coffee a day will not
dehydrate you. In fact, drinking that amount of coffee has many health
benefits.)
Myth No. 2: You need to go on a "detox" diet
I hear a lot of celebrities talk about their favorite
"detox diets" and "cleanses." But these wild, outlandish
schemes are usually paid promotions. And the companies behind them must spend
more on advertising than on their actual products.
The truth is, no quick "detox diet" or
"cleanse" will help you achieve true, long-term good health. In fact,
some of these detoxes and cleanses can actually lead to high blood sugar,
metabolic imbalances, and/or malnourishment.
Instead of resorting to these trendy gimmicks, simply listen
to your body and drink water when you're thirsty. Your liver and kidneys will
then do their normal jobs of detoxing. And they're on duty 24/7.
It's also important to remember that clean living doesn't
happen overnight…or even over the course of a week. To help avoid toxins, you
should consistently follow a wholesome, Mediterranean-type diet filled with
whole foods, including fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, free-range, organic
meats, full-fat, organic dairy (including cheeses), and wild-caught seafood.
Myth No. 3: You need to cut out gluten
Over the past few years, Americans have been going
"gluten-free" in droves, thinking it will help them combat just about
anything and everything that ails them.
However, as I reported years ago, only about 1 percent of
the population has an actual gluten sensitivity. And investigations show that
glyphosate (the herbicide in Roundup®), which is required to grow genetically
modified crops, is likely the real reason why people are experiencing a slew of
health problems—not gluten itself. This toxic chemical is sprayed on 95 percent
of our wheat supply.
As it turns out, glyphosate blocks a key metabolic pathway
that healthy bacteria need within your microbiome, the environment in your gut
where billions of healthy bacteria thrive. And poisoning the healthy bacteria
in your microbiome leads to a host of health problems. Some studies even link
glyphosate to cancer.
Plus, since Roundup's patent expired in 2000, nine different
chemical companies—under at least 32 different trademarks—now make products
with glyphosate. In total, experts estimate more than 100,000 tons of glyphosate
are used each year on crops all over the world.
In the end, cutting out gluten from your diet will likely
result in no benefits. Rather, you may wind up gaining weight and sabotaging
your health in another way—by eating the highly processed, gluten-free foods
that contain added sugar.
Instead of pursuing this restrictive, dead-end diet, I
suggest you simply aim to eat organic, non-genetically modified (non-GMO)
foods, which cannot lawfully be sprayed with glyphosate.
Myth No. 4: You need to exercise more
I know a lot of people make New Year's Resolutions that
include a new, healthy fitness regimen. And I'm all for sensible, moderate
exercise programs that you can maintain and enjoy.
But, as I've often reported, studies show you don't need to
turn into a fitness fanatic or run marathons to add years to your life. In
fact, "excess-ercise," as I call it, can cause serious harm to your
joints, your internal organs, your mental health, and even your heart!
Instead, you should strive to spend just 2.5 hours a week
engaging in light-to-moderate exercise. Studies show this is the optimal amount
needed to extend your longevity—and it won't damage your knees, your brain, or
your cardiovascular system.
And remember, no amount of exercise will overcome a poor
diet. So, if your aim is to lose weight in 2020, I suggest adopting regular,
consistent, sensible moderate exercise, as well as a healthy, balanced,
Mediterranean-type diet (as described in Myth No. 2), which also cuts out
processed carbs and sugars.
Myth No. 5: You need to lose more weight
You've probably heard the classic myth that you can never be
too rich or too thin. Now, I won't comment on the first part of that statement.
But the second part is absolutely incorrect.
Sadly, that bit of common sense is often lost in our modern
culture.
In fact, I still find there's a clear bias against so-called
"overweight" and "obese" people. Even among doctors!
But the science clearly shows there are many benefits to
carrying a little "extra" weight—especially as you get older.
Including a significantly lower dementia risk.
Furthermore, according to a recent study from UCLA, our
classifications of overweight and obesity are wrong! In fact, the UCLA
researchers estimate that 54 million Americans are perfectly healthy—but
mislabeled as obese or overweight.
So, there you have it…five myths that the mainstream
continues to cling to. Even now, in 2020.
Always on the side of science,
Until next time, stay healthy and happy
JR Roma
The information on this blog is provided for educational
purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical care, and
medical advice and services are not being offered. If you have, or suspect you
have, a health problem you should consult your physician (preferably a
Naturopath).
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