A virus is a microscopic pathogen that invades cells and then replicates itself until the cell bursts and spreads to other cells. The Latin meaning of the word virus is toxin or poison. That gives you a pretty good idea of what you are dealing with when you contract one. Many diseases stem from a virus and today I will share with you some ways to treat a viral infection.
First lets make one thing very clear - your immune system is the only thing that will kill a virus. That means you can work on preventive measures to strengthen your immune system so that when a harmful virus invades, your body can immediately kick into action to attack and remove it.
First lets make one thing very clear - your immune system is the only thing that will kill a virus. That means you can work on preventive measures to strengthen your immune system so that when a harmful virus invades, your body can immediately kick into action to attack and remove it.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Keep your body healthy by consuming whole foods (no processed or refined "food") fresh vegetables and fruit, whole grains, nuts, seeds and animals products sparingly. Incorporating cultured foods and/or probiotic supplements will strengthen you immunity and also aid in treating pathogens. In addition to your diet you can also take the following supplements:
- Garlic and onions
- Elderberry
- Red raspberry leaf
- Alfalfa
- Red clover
- Dandelion
- Thieves blend, this can be diffused as an essential oil or made with herbs into a vinegar and taken internally.
- Immune Booster tea
- Dr. Christopher's Plague Remedy
- Medicinal mushrooms
- Herbs high in Vitamin C include burdock, nettles, mullein, plantain, cayenne, catnip, dandelion, peppermint, rose hips, and sage, among others.
- Astragulus is a great regulator of the immune system
- Other immune system information and lifestyle support ideas
TREATMENT
All viruses are not created the same but the treatment for them can be. The first step is the prevention mentioned above. Most healthy persons will not even know they had a virus because the body took care of it before it became a problem. For those that start showing signs that there is a problem (cold and flu symptoms) I have found the following protocol to be very helpful:
- Continue to strengthen the immune system by following preventive measures
- Break down the protein coat covering the virus with protease enzymes
- Take antiviral herbs to kill the virus
- Detox the body to remove dead cell waste
- Treat individual symptoms
PROTEASE ENZYMES
Some viruses are nastier than others and will take a little more work to get through the protein coat protecting the virus. That is where protease enzymes come in. Protease enzymes break down or change the composition of proteins, which will break down that coat so the immune system can recognize the virus and start the attack process. Some protease enzymes are thought to improve inflammation (anti-inflammatory) and strengthen the immune system so I highly recommend incorporating them in your diet. The following food contain protease enzymes:
- Pineapple
- Papaya, can also use papaya supplements
- Kiwi
- Ginger (also an anti-viral herb)
- Whole grains - sour dough bread
- Rejuvelac
- Sprouts - whole grains, nuts and seeds
- Raw honey
- Kefir
- Kimchi/Kraut
- Dr. Christopher's Plague Remedy
ANTIVIRAL HERBS
Once the protein coat is dismantled and the virus is revealed, antiviral herbs would then be helpful in fighting the virus. Some of the best antiviral herbs include:
- Lomatium
- St John’s Wort
- Licorice
- Pine
- Usnea
- Yarrow
- Dandelion
- Basil
- Garlic
- Oregano
- Black Walnut
- Prickly Pear Cactus
- Plantain
- Thyme
- Lemon Balm
DETOX
It is important to help the body remove the waste and toxins produced by the virus through the elimination passageways. Thus, herbs that assist the lymphatic system such as mullein, cleavers and calendula would be helpful. Drink plenty of fluids, including distilled water and bone broth. The following herbs are great for helping the body get rid of toxins.
- Yellow Dock (blend with a nutritive herb such as red raspberry leaf, nettles or alfalfa)
- Burdock
- Dandelion
- Blood purifier blend
- Dr. Christopher's Blood Stream Formula
SYMPTOM TREATMENT
Viruses affect people differently and some viruses have specific body systems that are affected, for instance SARS targets the respiratory system and Salmonella the digestive system. Once the protein coat has been broken down, antiviral herbs taken, and detox herbs flushing out the waste, it is time to focus on the systems being affected. I will not go into each body system here but will be using the respiratory system as our example for a treatment protocol to support, strengthen and cleanse.
White blood cells cause the production of mucus which is how they trap invaders for removal, in this case the lungs, are where the white blood cells are going to concentrate along with the mucus. The mucus can get stuck in the lungs and the bronchioles reducing the oxygen uptake. Herbs that reduce the cytokine response include:
List of remedies by ailment
White blood cells cause the production of mucus which is how they trap invaders for removal, in this case the lungs, are where the white blood cells are going to concentrate along with the mucus. The mucus can get stuck in the lungs and the bronchioles reducing the oxygen uptake. Herbs that reduce the cytokine response include:
- Yarrow
- Pleurisy root
- Ginger and Honey
- Turmeric
- Spruce buds
- Pine
- Gum Weed
- Plantain
- Brigham Tea helps open the lungs
- Mullein is specific for the lungs. It helps pull out infections and reduce inflammation.
- Hot liquids like herbal tea, bone broth and hot honey and lemon.
- Respiratory remedies, use the pneumonia remedies if treating a wet condition.
List of remedies by ailment
