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"Certain antibiotics also kill neurotoxic bacteria. • antivirals can help overcome the various viruses that disrupt proper neurological, gastrointestinal, and immune function. • Anti-inflammatories can directly fight inflammation in the brain, and also can decrease gastrointestinal tract inflammation, which can strongly contribute to impaired cognitive function. • Highly individualized medications help various patients. These can include drugs ranging from psychoactive medications to antihistamines." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"There's reason to question this claim, yet we're nonetheless lucky to have many life-saving drugs: antivirals that have transformed HIV from a death sentence into a chronic infection, for instance; cyclosporine, which makes organ transplants possible; and insulin, which keeps diabetics alive. But the drugs that account for the meteoric rise in prescription rates are not for saving lives, for the most part." - Shannon Brownlee, Overtreated: Why Too Much Medicine Is Making Us Sicker and Poorer (Get the book.)

"T Antivirals: The primary treatment for shingles is one of the oral antivirals that are effective against the herpes virus. These include acyclovir (Zovirax®), valacyclovir (Valtrex®), and famicyclovir (Famtrex®). If they are taken within the first 72 hours of the onset of the rash, they can shorten the duration of the disease and the symptoms of pain and swelling. A topical antiviral agent known as Vidarabine is used if shingles have affected the eyes." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Therefore, the proper medications for controlling them are antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals. Antibiotics Treating bacterial infections is even more straightforward than treating viruses. Bacterial infections generally respond quite well to antibiotics. Sometimes, however, the infections are resistant and chronic, and must be treated considerably more aggressively. In certain situations, it is sometimes necessary to prescribe a low dosage of antibiotics for an indeterminate period of time, to prevent infections from arising, or from becoming virulent when they do arise." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.) "There are currently only eleven antivirals, other than those used almost exclusively in the treatment of AIDS. By brand name, they are: Zovirax, Famvir, and Valtrex (for herpes viruses); Symmetrel, Tamiflu, Flumadine, and Relenza (for influenza viruses); Vistide, Foscavir, and Cytovene (for cytomegalovirus); and Virazole (for respiratory syncytial virus). Of these, the three most commonly used by autistic patients are Valtrex, Zovirax, and less frequently, Symmetrel. Valtrex is most often used for common herpes virus conditions, ineluding chicken pox and shingles." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.) "The drugs I tend to prescribe are antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, anti-inflammatories, and antihistamines. Although many of the same co-morbid conditions that are present in autism can also contribute to ADHD, these disorders tend to be significantly milder, less frequent in occurrence, and fewer in number in ADHD kids. If this were not true, it is possible that more virulent co-morbidity might tip the balance for ADHD kids, and cause them to suffer symptoms more consistent with those of the autism spectrum." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"There's reason to question this claim, yet we're nonetheless lucky to have many life-saving drugs: antivirals that have transformed HIV from a death sentence into a chronic infection, for instance; cyclosporine, which makes organ transplants possible; and insulin, which keeps diabetics alive. But the drugs that account for the meteoric rise in prescription rates are not for saving lives, for the most part." - Shannon Brownlee, Overtreated: Why Too Much Medicine Is Making Us Sicker and Poorer (Get the book.)

"Elderflower and elderberry are effective natural antivirals 301 and have been effectively used to treat sore throat symptoms. Adults can take 10 ml and children 5 ml three times daily. Take a combination of echinacea and goldenseal tincture, using 2-4 ml of each, four times a day for their immune-enhancing and antiviral properties. Lomatium dissectum also has strong antiviral effects; take 500 mg in capsule form or 2-4 ml of tincture four times a day." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"As with the other antivirals, your doctor should reassess your condition after a year of suppressive therapy. You should exercise caution if you use one of these drugs on a regular basis, however. When the drug is stopped, a "rebound" effect may result in a more serious outbreak than usual. Discuss with your doctor the correct method for discontinuing the medication—don't just stop taking it on your own. Q A vaccine for genital herpes is currently undergoing testing. It is called disabled infectious single cycle (DISC) HSV." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"This group not only abuses large quantities of narcotic drugs, but also antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals, such as AZT, ddl, ddC, d4T, acyclovir, and gancyclovir, to name a few. A large number of American studies confirmed that over 95 percent of male homosexual AIDS patients typically admitted to popper inhalation and regular use of hard drugs. AIDS patients suffer from pre-existing immune damage, which in many cases is caused by years of drug abuse. Without an already damaged immune system, AIDS diseases are extremely unlikely to develop." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"Store medicines: antibiotics, antivirals, aspirin, acetaminophen. 3. Stockpile natural medicines and dried herbs. 4. Have a supply of gloves and masks. 5. Get a nebulizer and humidifier if you live in a dry climate or have central heating. 6. Keep powdered ginger and mustard on hand to make chest plasters. 7. Store some nose medicines: Vicks, mentholated balms, White Flower Oil, Tiger Balm, and the Swiss product, an Olbas inhaler. 8. Keep flashlights in working order and store extra batteries. 9. Get a clock or watch that runs on batteries. 10." - J. E. Williams, Beating the Flu: The Natural Prescription for Surviving Pandemic Influenza and Bird Flu (Get the book.)

"Mild antivirals useful for colds, flu, and general viral conditions include: • Echinacea • Boneset • Elderberry flowers • Lemon Balm • Lomatium Stronger natural antivirals include: • Phyllanthus • Olive leaf extract For those with HCV or more severe viral illness, add a Chinese herbal formula: • Minor Bupleurum Decoction • Hepa 1A Formula CdUtiOtll ^s 'on9 as y°ur svstem tolerates the herbs in a Chinese formula, stay with it for three months then evaluate your progress." - J. E. Williams, Viral Immunity: A 10-Step Plan to Enhance Your Immunity against Viral Disease Using Natural Medicines (Get the book.)

"As evolving pathogens develop widespread resistance to our standard antibiotics, antivirals, and antimalarial drugs, it is of little wonder that the use of the natural medicine in quinine bark is being revisited, even by such giants as the World Health Organization. A recent use for quinine drugs has been for the treatment of muscle spasms and leg cramps. A 1998 study documented the beneficial effects of quinine for leg cramps, with tinnitus being the only documented side effect." - Leslie Taylor, ND, The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs: A Guide to Understanding and Using Herbal Medicinals (Get the book.)

"Probenecid Increased effect of antivirals. Nephrotoxic medications* Increased risk of nephrotoxicity. Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors Increased effect of nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Zidovudine Increased risk of. adverse effects. SrSl POSSIBLE INTERACTION £juj WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES INTERACTS WITH COMBINED EFFECT Alcohol: None expected. Beverages: None expected. Cocaine: None expected. Best to avoid. Foods: None expected. Marijuana: None expected. Best to avoid. Tobacco: None expected." - H. Winter Griffith, M.D., Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs 2005 (Get the book.) "Breast-feeding: It is unknown if topical antivirals are absorbed and then pass into breast milk. Consult doctor. Infants & children: Use only under special medical supervision. Prolonged use: Don't use longer than prescribed time. Skin & sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: No problems expected. Discontinuing: May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Follow doctor's instructions. Others: • Women: Get pap smear every 6 months because those with herpes infections are possibly at increased risk to develop cancer of the cervix." - H. Winter Griffith, M.D., Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs 2005 (Get the book.) "WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS Don't take if: You are allergic to antivirals for HIV and AIDS. Before you start, consult your doctor: • If you have a history of alcoholism. • If you have hypertriglyceridemia, anemia, gout, phenylketonuria or pancreatitis. • If you have any condition requiring sodium restriction. • If you have liver or kidney disease. • If you have peripheral neuropathy. Over age 60: No special problems expected. Pregnancy: Risk factors vary for drugs in this group. See category list on page xviii and consult doctor. Breast-feeding: Unknown effects. Consult doctor." - H. Winter Griffith, M.D., Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs 2005 (Get the book.)

"Mild antivirals useful for colds, flu, and general viral conditions include: • Echinacea • Boneset • Elderberry flowers • Lemon Balm • Lomatium Stronger natural antivirals include: • Phyllanthus • Olive leaf extract For those with HCV or more severe viral illness, add a Chinese herbal formula: • Minor Bupleurum Decoction • Hepa 1A Formula CdUtiOtll ^s 'on9 as y°ur svstem tolerates the herbs in a Chinese formula, stay with it for three months then evaluate your progress." - J. E. Williams, Viral Immunity: A 10-Step Plan to Enhance Your Immunity against Viral Disease Using Natural Medicines (Get the book.)

"Not surprisingly, many (though not all) foods and herbs known as antivirals are hot and pungent—for example, onion, garlic, ginger, chilies, and cubeb berry. There are two groups of people who should probably look elsewhere for herbal antiviral activity: children and pitta (fire-type) constitutional body types. Non-warming antivirals are better in such cases. These include cinchona bark, guduchi, isatidis, and astragalus, which is technically warming, but very mildly. If you are a pitta and use chilies, be prepared for the effect of their heat on your already-hot systems." - Robyn Landis, Herbal Defense (Get the book.)

"Mild antivirals useful for colds, flu, and general viral conditions include: • Echinacea • Boneset • Elderberry flowers • Lemon Balm • Lomatium Stronger natural antivirals include: • Phyllanthus • Olive leaf extract step len: implement Your virai immunity nan Forj:hose with HCV or more severe viral illness, add a Chinese herbal formula: • Minor Bupleurum Decoction • Hepa 1A Formula CUUtiOW. ^s 'on9 as y°ur svs1:em tolerates the herbs in a Chinese formula, stay with it for three months then evaluate your progress." - J. E. Williams, O.M.D., Viral Immunity (Get the book.)

"Mthough he doesn't prohibit his patients from taking antivirals, most of those who come to him "don't want to take prescription medication, they don't want to take antivirals." It seems that without these pills, "they're doing extremely well just on this protocol." You may remember that some pages ago, we mentioned that the exact relevance of T cell count to health has never been established. That is, the benchmark of what a normal, healthy person's T cell count should be is undetermined. Thus, basing a drug's ability to combat MDS on this measure seems rather dubious." - Gary Null, James Feast, AIDS: A Second Opinion (Get the book.)

"Long-term survivors have another feature in common; they avoid AZT and other toxic antivirals. Rather than take toxic antivirals, more and more patients turn to unconventional therapies, such as those we have been describing. While AIDS survivors generally do not follow mainstream treatments, they are not loners. They maintain good relationships with their friends, families and doctors, and often belong to support groups. Bill Thompson, an AIDS survivor and activist says, "It was through..." - Gary Null, Get Healthy Now with Gary Null: A Complete Guide to Prevention, Treatment and Healthy living (Get the book.)

"Bingham's protocol is not for everyone, but what in his narrative seems valid across the board for survivors is that they, as he did, tend to eschew AZT and the antivirals, do their own homework on the disease, and pursue an alternative route to improve health. And, as Bingham alludes to when he says he gained information by "talking to people," survivors network to gain insight?and share their insights—with others. Let's go through these points in a little more detail. As to whether the antivirals offer a practical solution for people with AIDS, let's begin with another thought from Bingham. " - Gary Null, James Feast, AIDS: A Second Opinion (Get the book.) "As to his observations on the second point, the poor health of those on antivirals, he related, "Patients say to me that all of their friends and people that they've known that have gone on some of the strong antivirals—especially AZT—are individuals that either have expired, or have gotten sicker and sicker continually." Admitting this is anecdotal evidence, he added, "I don't know whether that's a wonderfully accurate statement but this observation seems to be relatively common." - Gary Null, James Feast, AIDS: A Second Opinion (Get the book.)

"Foscavir (foscarnet)—IV—inhibits all known herpesviruses and is the most expensive of the antivirals. Acyclovir is the antiviral most commonly used in CFIDS but the others may have application as well. These drugs are expensive and their use is indicated only when evidence of active viral replication is present; however, some may hold promise for treatment of CFIDS symptoms. Some antivirals are of benefit only when used intermittently, and the risk-benefit ratio of these drugs may prohibit their use unless absolutely necessary." - Katrina Berne, Running on Empty: The Complete Guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFIDS) (Get the book.)

"Mthough he doesn't prohibit his patients from taking antivirals, most of those who come to him "don't want to take prescription medication, they don't want to take antivirals." It seems that without these pills, "they're doing extremely well just on this protocol." You may remember that some pages ago, we mentioned that the exact relevance of T cell count to health has never been established. That is, the benchmark of what a normal, healthy person's T cell count should be is undetermined. Thus, basing a drug's ability to combat MDS on this measure seems rather dubious." - Gary Null, James Feast, AIDS: A Second Opinion (Get the book.)

"Mild antivirals useful for colds, flu, and general viral conditions include: • Echinacea • Boneset • Elderberry flowers • Lemon Balm • Lomatium Stronger natural antivirals include: • Phyllanthus • Olive leaf extract step len: implement Your virai immunity nan Forj:hose with HCV or more severe viral illness, add a Chinese herbal formula: • Minor Bupleurum Decoction • Hepa 1A Formula CUUtiOW. ^s 'on9 as y°ur svs1:em tolerates the herbs in a Chinese formula, stay with it for three months then evaluate your progress." - J. E. Williams, O.M.D., Viral Immunity (Get the book.)

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