An interesting metaphysical aspect to this situation is that all naturally occurring compounds that ward off physical disease organisms will also dispel negative psychic influences. All of us are familiar with the folk tradition that garlic keeps vampires away.

While studying biology at UNCC in the 1970s I learned about a "mitogenetic radiation" from growing cells that is emitted particularly strongly by garlic bulbs. The growing end of the garlic puts out an ultraviolet radiation that enhances viability of seeds (even through glass) and it will kill exposed disease organisms. I found that having a peeled garlic clove in the mouth with the growing end pointing back is the most effective way to cure a sore throat. Much more research has been done about the positive effects of mitogenetic radiation since I was in college - and
the results are amazing. Follow the links below if you would like more information:

"A Russian electrobiologist, Professor Gurwitch, discovered that garlic emits a type of ultraviolet radiation known as mitogenetic radiation."

http://www.flash.net/~jherbs/garlic.htm

"Garlic emits a peculiar type of ultra-violet mitogenetic radiation. These emissions, now referred to as Gurwitch rays, have the property of
stimulating cell growth and activity and have a rejuvenating effect on all body functions."

http://www.bestofminnesota.com/garlic.htm

Scientific links concerning mitogenetic radiation or "biophotons":

http://www.bion.si/raziskave/Biophotons.htm

http://www.datadiwan.de/iib/ib_004e_.htm

GINSENG and GINGER are other medicinal roots that emit strongly healing mitogenetic radiation. My foster father Uncle Tilman showed me how to find
ginseng when I was a boy in the the mountains of western North Carolina. And though he was a very practical no nonsense Capricorn Tilman would swear that ginseng roots glow violet when pulled up in the pitch dark. (Note: Eyes need at least 20 minutes of total darkness first.) Mitogenetic radiation is an ultraviolet color.
Fresh ginger root also has strong bio-energy. A cup of fresh ginger root tea taken every day can help ward off flu and other viruses.

CAMPHOR is another substance that can be used effectively for warding off disease and dispelling noxious astral influences as well. I lived with a
Cherokee elder named Nollie for a few years when I was growing up in western North Carolina. She was the mother of my Uncle Tilman. Nollie was wise in
folk ways. One of my favorite child memories was watching the camphor shavings dance in the alcohol when she was making her linament. Nollie told
me that camphor is good for body aches and that it keeps away bad spirits.
Breathing camphor kills bacteria in sinuses and lungs. Camphor neutralizes many noxious organisms and undesirable psychic influences. (Camphor also is
known to antidote many homeopathic medicines.)

See this link for more information about camphor:

http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0810091.html

Taiwan is the chief source of natural camphor:

http://www.camphor.com.tw/e.htm

The recent "anthrax attacks" are a minor nuisance compared to what a large scale bioterrorist attack might bring. Staying healthy and fit is our best
insurance against any future threat. Healthy bodies will ward off disease.
And healthy bodies make for healthy minds. So, the task before us is to eat well, get plenty of exercise, let go noxious habits, drink lots of fresh clean
water, breathe fresh air and make use of our natural antibiotics. We may well end up thanking the Great Spirit for all these present challenges that are making
us a stronger and healthier nation of people.

Wishing everybody well, Steve

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NATURAL ANTIDOTES TO BIOLOGICAL TOXINS

1. GARLIC

The Garlic Information Center in Britain indicates
that deadly ANTHRAX is most susceptible to GARLIC.

Garlic is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that even blocks
toxin production by germs. [Journal Nutrition, March
2001]

In one test garlic was found to be a more potent
antibiotic than penicillin, ampicillin, doxycycline,
streptomycin and cephalexin, some of the very same
antibiotic drugs used in the treatment of anthrax.

Garlic was found to be effective against nine strains
of E. coli, Staph and other bugs. [Fitoterapia, Volume
5, 1984] Freshly cut cloves of garlic or garlic powder
may be beneficial.

The antibiotic activity of one milligram of allicin,
the active ingredient in garlic, equals 15 units of
penicillin. [Koch and Lawson, Garlic: The Science and
Therapeutic Application, 2nd edition, Williams
& Wilkins, Baltimore 1996] Garlic capsules that
certify their allicin content are preferred and may
provide 5-10 milligrams of allicin, which is
equivalent to 75-150 units of penicillin.

2. SULFUR-BEARING ANTIOXIDANTS

The anthrax bacterium's toxicity emanates from its
ability to kill macrophage cells which are part of the
immune system. Studies have shown that SULFUR-BEARING ANTIOXIDANTS (alpha lipoic acid, N-acetyl cysteine, taurine) and VITAMIN C, which elevate levels of glutathione, a natural antioxidant within the body, counters the toxicity produced by anthrax. [Molecular Medicine, November 1994; Immunopharmacology, January 2000; Applied Environmental Microbiology, May 1979]

The above sulfur compounds can be obtained from health food stores and taken in doses ranging from 100-500 mg.

3. VITAMIN C

Vitamin C should be the buffered alkaline form
(mineral ascorbates) rather than the acidic form
(ascorbic acid) and should be combined with
bioflavonoids which prolong vitamin C's action in the
blood circulation.

The powdered form of vitamin C is recommended to
achieve optimal dosing. A tablespoon of vitamin C
powder (about 10,000 mgs) can be added to
juice. Good products are Twinlab's Super Ascorbate C
powder and Alacer's powdered vitamin C.

4. MELATONIN

MELATONIN, a sleep-inducing hormone available at most health food stores, has been shown to help prevent lethal toxins from anthrax exposure. [Cell Biology Toxicology, Volume 16, 2000] It could be taken at bedtime in doses ranging from 5-20 mg. Melatonin boosts glutathione levels during sleep.

Of additional interest, one of the methods by which
MUSTARD GAS works is its ability to bring about cell
death by depleting cell levels of glutathione
eMedicine Journal, April 9, 2001] So GLUTATHIONE is
also an antidote for mustard gas poisoning.

5. IRON and MEDAL-BINDING CHELATORS.

Virtually all bacteria, viruses and fungi depend upon
IRON as a growth factor. [Iron & Your Health, T.F.
Emery, CRC Press, 1991] Iron-chelating (removing)
drugs and antibiotics (Adriamycin, Vancomycin, others) are effective against pathogens. The plague (Yersinia pestis), botulism, SMALLPOX AND ANTRAX could all be potentially treated with non-prescription
METAL-BINDING CHELATORS. For example, iron removal retards the growth of the plague. [Medical Hypotheses, January 1980] The biological activity of the botulinum toxin depends upon iron, and metal chelators may be beneficial.

Infection Immunology, October 1989, Toxicon, July,
1997].
Phytic acid (IP6), derived as an extract from RICE
BRAN, is the most potent natural iron chelator and has strong antibiotic and antioxidant action. [Free Radical Biology Medicine, Volume 8, 1990; Journal
Biological Chemistry, August 25, 1987]

IP6 has been found to have similar iron-chelating
properties as desferrioxamine, a drug commonly used to kill germs, tumor cells or to remove undesirable minerals from the body. [Biochemistry Journal,
September 15, 1993] IP6 rice bran extract (2000-4000 mg) should be taken in between meals with filtered or bottled water only (no juice).

6. OREGANO

The antibacterial, antiseptic action of plant oils has
been described in recent medical literature and may be helpful in fighting biological toxins. [Journal
Applied Microbiology, Volume 88, 2000] A potent natural antibiotic, more powerful than many
prescription antibiotics, is oil of OREGANO.

One study showed that oregano completely inhibited the growth of 25 germs such as Staphylococcus aureas, Escherichia coli, Yersinia enterocolitica and
Pseudomonas aeruginosa. [Journal Food Protection, July 2001] Oregano has been shown to be effective in eradicating intestinal parasites in humans.
[Phytotherapy Research, May 2000]

WILD OREGANO, which is quite different than the
variety on most kitchen spice racks, has over 50
antibacterial compounds. Just one part wild oregano
oil in 4000 dilution sterilizes contaminated water.
[London Times, May 8, 2001] Oregano powder from whole leaf oregano is available as OregamaxTM capsules (North American Herb & Spice Co.). A
spectacular development in natural antibiotic therapy
is the manufacture of oregano powder from 100% pure oregano oil, producing one of the most potent antibiotics known. It has recently become available
under the trade name OregacinTM (North American Herb & Spice Co.). It costs about $1 per pill, but this is a far cry from the $16 per pill for Vancomycin,
known as most potent prescription antibiotic.

7. NERVE GAS ANTITOXINS

Nature also provides nerve gas antitoxins. Nerve gas
interrupts the normal transmission of nerve impulses
by altering levels of acetycholinesterase, the enzyme
that degrades the nerve transmitter acetycholine.
HUPERZINE A, a derivative of CHINESE CLUB MOSS, has been suggested as a pre-treatment against nerve gases.
[Annals Pharmacology France, January 2000]

The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research conducted studies which revealed that huperzine A protects against nerve gas poisoning in a superior manner to physostigmine, a long-standing anti-nerve toxin drug. [Defense Technical Information Center Review, Volume 2, December 1996]

Huperzine A is available as a food supplement at most
health food stores. Suggested dosage is 150 mcg per
day. Pretreatment is advised prior to nerve gas
exposure.

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SUMMARY. The threat of biological warfare is real and concern over preparedness of the civilian population and medical professionals is growing. There is virtually no practical way that vaccines, antibiotics
or other treatment can be delivered to a frightened
populace in a timely manner during a crisis. The
current strategy of having an unprotected
citizenry travel to physicians' offices or hospitals
to receive prophylactic care or treatment is
unfeasible. The public must be armed with preventive
or therapeutic agents in their vehicles, homes and the
workplace. Natural antibiotics and antitoxins are well
documented in the medical literature, but overlooked
by health authorities. These antidotes are readily
available for the public to acquire and place in
an emergency biological response kit.

Last portion of article by Bill Sardi
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