We’re picking up where we left off: an outbreak of Bubonic
plague is occurring in Madagascar and the island of Seychelles off
the coast of East Africa. The plague turns into pneumonic plague as it
migrates into the lungs and causes pneumonia and a host of other respiratory
problems. The causative organism of plague is the bacteria Yersinia
pestis, and it is transmitted primarily by vectors (in this case fleas) from
infected rodents to human beings. That is the normal route of
transmission for the bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death during the
Middle Ages, where 1/3 of the population of Europe died.
The thing
with this “offshoot” of the plague is that it can be transmitted just by
sneezing on someone. Airborne transmission is occurring, where droplets
from the infected individual’s coughs, sneezes, and mucous fluids carry the
bacteria and spread it. If a person sneezes on the wall, and later
another person touches that wall with their hand? Such contact can
transmit this pneumonic plague.
In the
previous article, we covered some standard
pharmacological treatments for this pneumonic plague. Now we’re going to
over some herbal supplements you may wish to stock up on. Why?
Well, if the plague goes out of control and there’s a shortage of pharmaceutical
medications, that is one reason. Another is that if the S hits the fan,
the plague will increase both in severity and in the geographic locale.
It will spread. The symptoms of pneumonic plague are increased body
temperature/fever, weakness, and severe headache, as well as coughing and
sneezing. The symptoms usually manifest within 1 to 6 days from the time
the person has been infected.
The best
medicine is preventative medicine.
Garlic
First on
the list is Garlic, also known as Allium
sativum. Garlic kills the plague bacteria. Here’s one
source for your perusal:
Garlic
builds the immune system and destroys free radicals which (if you research the
archives) are responsible for oxidation, the process that destroys cells and
causes aging. Allicin is the active ingredient in garlic that is
antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal. Take it during your day with a
meal, in gel cap form. If you have problems with clotting or post-surgery,
consult your doctor first, as garlic tends to diminish clotting and thin the
blood.
I wrote
about Garlic in previous articles, and it is good for both
upper and lower respiratory tract infections. It goes right into the
bloodstream, and as it circulates in the lungs, will travel directly to the
source of the infection in the case of this current outbreak.
“Garlic
has the broadest spectrum of any antimicrobial substance that we know of – it
is antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, antiprotozoan, and antiviral.”
– Dr. Tariq Abdullah, August 1987 Issue of Prevention Magazine
Vitamin C
For more
information on this read up on any of the writings of Dr. Linus Pauling, a researcher who showed
just how many ailments from the common cold to severe viral and bacterial
infections can be prevented or reversed with Vitamin C. 5,000 to 7,000 mg
of Vitamin C is a good guideline to follow with infection. Don’t worry
about the nonsense you may hear on overdosing of this vitamin: it is a
water-soluble vitamin, therefore any part of it your body does not need it will
excrete through the urine.
Vitamin E
Is very
important for tissue repair, and it also helps to decrease recovery time in
patients recuperating from illnesses and surgeries. Taking Vitamin C
concurrently with Vitamin E potentiates the latter’s helpful effects.
Let’s
also not forget protein. I wrote until I was blue in the
face on the importance of high protein diets, regarding recovery from exercise
and from illness. I stand by it. It would behoove you to have a good protein powder for use as a
medical adjunct in nursing a family member back to health. It does not
have to be taken in milk and can be mixed with water.
Regarding
pneumonic plague, the main phrase to remember with homeopathic aids is
palliative-preventative: boost the body’s immune system and strength, and take
supportive measures standard with any sickness. The proper diet, rest,
and supportive measures hold true. The antibiotics mentioned in the first
article hold true for your first-line therapy. The Garlic, Vitamin C,
Vitamin E, and Protein can be taken as a regular part of your diet and will
function for preventative purposes. They can be increased if
infection should occur, along with rest, a good bowl of chicken soup, and
plenty of fluids. Do not leave out the importance of hydration and
electrolytes. Stay in that good fight, and fight it each day! JJ
out!
Jeremiah
Johnson is the Nom de plume of a retired Green Beret of the United States Army
Special Forces (Airborne). Mr. Johnson was a Special Forces Medic, EMT and
ACLS-certified, with comprehensive training in wilderness survival, rescue, and
patient-extraction. He is a Certified Master Herbalist and a graduate of the
Global College of Natural Medicine of Santa Ana, CA. A graduate of the U.S.
Army’s survival course of SERE school (Survival Evasion Resistance Escape), Mr.
Johnson also successfully completed the Montana Master Food Preserver Course
for home-canning, smoking, and dehydrating foods.
Mr.
Johnson dries and tinctures a wide variety of medicinal herbs taken by wild
crafting and cultivation, in addition to preserving and canning his own food.
An expert in land navigation, survival, mountaineering, and parachuting as
trained by the United States Army, Mr. Johnson is an ardent advocate for
preparedness, self-sufficiency, and long-term disaster sustainability for
families. He and his wife survived Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.
Cross-trained as a Special Forces Engineer, he is an expert in supply,
logistics, transport, and long-term storage of perishable materials, having
incorporated many of these techniques plus some unique innovations in his own
homestead.
Mr.
Johnson brings practical, tested experience firmly rooted in formal education
to his writings and to our team. He and his wife live in a cabin in the
mountains of Western Montana with their three cats.
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