Swine Influenza – a dangerous scenario
On April 26, 2009 the US declared a public health emergency for the emerging new swine flu. To date officials reported 45 U.S. cases of swine flu in five states so far, with the latest in Ohio and New York. There have been outbreaks in Canada and other parts of the world including Europe, Israel and New Zealand. Unlike in Mexico where the same strain appears to be killing dozens of people, cases in the United State have been mild – and U.S. health authorities can’t yet explain why. In Mexico there have been 150 suspected deaths and 1400 people have severe respiratory illness. The head of the Homeland Security Department announced that the USA is proceeding as if preparing for a full blown pandemic. On Monday evening the WHO increased its assessment of the virus to a significant risk of a pandemic and has abandoned any attempt to contain its spread, stressing instead the need to mitigate its effects. The last time the world saw a flu pandemic was in 1966.
The US has released 25% of its national stockpile of anti viral medications. The anti – viral medications Tamiflu and Relenza have proved to be effective in cases so far. No vaccine specifically protects against swine flu. The human flu shot given every winter won’t help. Vaccine makers have taken initial steps to make a vaccine; those with older technology will take 26 weeks once a vaccine has been developed. Companies such as Baxter International Inc. have more advanced technology and state that they can make a vaccine in 13 weeks once it has been developed.
Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza that regularly cause outbreaks of influenza among pigs. Swine flu viruses do not normally infect humans, however, human infections with swine flu do occur, and cases of human-to-human spread of swine flu viruses has been documented.
From December 2005 through February 2009, a total of 12 human infections with swine influenza were reported from 10 states in the United States. Currently, since March 2009, a number of confirmed human cases of a new strain of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection in the U.S. and internationally have been identified. An investigation by the CDC into these cases is ongoing.
This new strain of virus appears to have claimed its first victims near Mexico City where the impact is being felt the hardest at the moment. It is believed to have originated in Veracruz, in an area called La Gloria which is surrounded by an expanse of many pig farms. The CDC has said that the virus has the capability to mutate and evolve with the possibility to render it a formidable and deadly wipe-out virus. They have also released the sweeping statement, that “people ‘will’ die from the virus”.
The director of CDC’s National Centre for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases said that the United States’ cases were found to be made up of genetic elements from four different flu viruses—North American swine influenza, North American avian influenza, human influenza A virus subtype H1N1, and swine influenza virus typically found in ‘Asia and Europe.
Scientists across the world are alarmed at the death rate that has been incurred from an unknown virus which has basically only surfaced in the past week or so. This could have massive global implications and experts are struggling to identify the exact mutation of the swine flu which can be transmitted from person to person.
Symptoms:
Symptoms include a fever of more than 100 degrees, body aches, coughing, sore throat, respiratory congestion and ,in some cases, vomiting and diarrhea. In adults emergency warning signs include difficulty breathing, pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, sudden dizziness, confusion and severe and persistent vomiting.
Homeopathy to the rescue!
There is a wealth of information on the web site www.flusolution.net. Take time to look at the site, read how homeopathy works and pass on the address to all of your family, friends and colleagues.
Homeopathic remedies are safe, cheap ,easily available and extremely effective for acute and very serious disease. This knowledge will dispel your fear. There is no interaction between a homeopathic remedy and a conventional medication so if you take drugs prescribed by your doctor a homeopathic remedy will not interfere. You do not have to waste time to wait for a diagnosis before using homeopathy, simply pay attention to your symptoms and determine which remedy fits your present picture of ill health. Homeopathy won its laurels in the epidemics and pandemics of the past. During the 1918 Spanish Influenza the use of homeopathic remedies saved many lives.
The Minnesota Homeopathic Association have worked extremely hard for several years to produce a plan to deal with pandemic flu scenarios. When homeopaths have been able to see enough sick people we will post on the front page of the flusolution web site the homeopathic remedies that we have found to be the most effective for the majority of the people seen with swine flu. It may also be possible to use these remedies identified as the genus epidemicus as a preventative to this disease, similar to a vaccination. There are many professional homeopaths all over the world who are available for private educational consultations they are ready, willing, extremely knowlegable and skilled ,they can help you through this disease!
Dr. Jacob Mirman and Sally Tamplin developed an influenza kit that is available from Washington Homeopathic Pharmacy
www.homeopathyworks.com, details can be found on the flusolution web site. This kit took over a year of research to develop, we looked at all the pandemic influenza outbreaks over the past two hundred years and the homeopathic remedies that helped even with the most severe symptoms of disease. The kit includes remedies in potencies not usually available in your local health food store or co-op. If you are worried we strongly suggest that you purchase this kit, each kit has the potential to help hundreds of people.
For other homeopathic solutions or flu prevention, speak to our knowledgeable staff in the wellness department. They can explain the products we carry. You can also make an appointment with our staff nurse, Eileen Johnson, RN, by e-mailing her at ejohnson@valleynaturalfoods.com or by calling our customer service at 952-891-1212, #221. Sally Tamplin is also teaching regional classes and can be reached:
Flu consultations: I offer 30 minute flu telephone consultations, you do not have to be an existing client and I take calls from all over the world. I am able to educate you over the phone as to how you can help yourself and your family with homeopathic remedies. I am able to send you remedies as part of the consultation but this is not ideal,it is best that you have them already on hand so please look at the flu web site and the excellent flu kit that Dr.Jacob Mirman and I took well over a year of research to develop.The cost of a flu consultation is $50.00 and the flu kit costs $100.The kit contains remedies and potencies that are not readily available in your local health food store or co – op. Washington Homeopathic Pharmacy who make the kits for us will ship them overseas. Please email me to arrange a consult or call and leave a message.(See contact details at end of email)
Consider attending a class
Chicago:
If you live in Chicago I am teaching a 2 hour flu class this Wednesday April 29 at Western Springs Library 6.30 – 8.30pm.Next week I will be at the Unitarian Church in Hinsdale: Monday May 4th 7.30 – 9.30pm and Wednesday May 6th 2 – 4pm. Please email me if you plan to attend.
Wisconsin:
I will be at the Rose Gallery in Lake Mills on Friday May 1st teaching a flu class 6.30 – 8.30pm. Please call the Rose Gallery if you plan to attend. Tel: 920 648 3973
Twin Cities:
I will be talking to Kevin Doheny and setting a class up at his healing center in Eagan when I am in town the weekend of May 16th. Please watch the flu web site and Kevin’s web site for details www.soundmindbodyhealing.com
School of Homeopathy First Aid Course: MN May 16/17 and June 13/14 Chicago May 30/31 and June 6/7
This is an excellent course and I will be emphasizing the flu and how to deal with this crisis. To date I have no one signed up for the Chicago course and only three people for the Twin City course. Several people have told me that a 4 day commitment is too much time and that the cost is also too high. I am considering offering the course as a two day,one weekend, with follow up telephone tutorials at a cost of $175.00 in advance. Please email me asap if you are interested in coming to a Chicago or a Twin City Course on the dates advertized.
Sally Tamplin B.Ed. [hons] D.S.H. P.C.H. M.A.R.H.4354 Lawn Avenue
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 784 – 9397
www.Alternative-Horizons.com
Registered Homeopath (UK), Registered Bach Flower Essence Practitioner, Nationally Certified in Massage Therapy, Bodywork, and Reflexology.
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