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How to Stay Healthy
in an Era of Growing
Antibiotic Resistance
Complete
Healing
Circle
Ozark Folk Center
Daniel Gagnon, nH(AHG)
April 5,2014
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How to Stay Healthy in an Era of
Growing Antibiotic Resistance
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Support long term prevention
Boost protective immunity quickly
Nip a cold or flu in the bud
Stop mucous membranes inflammation
Respond to secondary bacterial infection
Mop up after the challenge is gone
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• Dose: suggested use; how to prepare the
herbs, how much to take and how
frequently
• C contraindications
• SE = side effects
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safety issues in pregnancy
safety issues in lactation
drug interactions
Preempt
• Strategy: Increase resistance and
resilience to stress and optimize
immune system response
• Your daily multi herbal supplement
• Optimize immunoglobulins (Ig)
• Think of it as exercise for your inner body
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Reishi
Ganoderma lucidum
fruiting body
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their function
Stabilizes
mast cells, decreases allergic
Shiitake
Lent,nula eclodes
• Dose: 500 mg twice a day. 2 cups
decoction or 40 drops of liquid extract
twice a day
• C: mushroom allergies
• SE: large doses may cause diarrhea
Vitamin C may mitigate this situation
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Superb adaptogen
Balances levels of IgA, gD, IgE, lgG
and 1gM antibody levels
Protects internal organs and enhances
Cordyceps sinensis
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Ashwangandha
(wtt~nia somnifera)
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• Strategy: Build astrong, proaotlve o
quick-responding immu e s~sm
• Provide additional support whe
increased stress: raveling, exams
relationship, work and monetsituations, health issues, etc
• Increase vigilance against on
ntruders: virulent bugs, seas°
epidemics or stresses (po e :to.
Astragalus
Astragalus membranaceus
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Astragalus
Astragalus
root
root
• Immuno-modulating polysacchaEides r
large lipids seem to indirectly promote
the production of interferon
• Increases epithelial cell interferon
content and augments its response
(long term use)
• Increased resistance to immunosuppressive agents is also observed
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Decreases occurrences of upper
respiratory infections such as para
influenza virus type I and other colds
Increases levels of sIgA and lgG in nasal
secretions
Increases serum levels of IgE, 1gM, IgG
antibodies (when low)
Astragalus
Schisandra
Schisandra chinensis
Dose: 500 mg of the powder, one cup of
decoction or 60 drops of liquid extract
twice a day
C: do not use in influenza or in other
acute infection. It increases fever and
symptoms by stimulating interferon
production & release
• SE: none known
• P:QK
• L:OK
Schisandra
Immune system amphoteric Useful in
both inadequate immune system
responses and in over-responsive
autoimmune reactions
Supports and enhances liver function.
Studies find it especially useful in
hepatitis with elevated SGPT
(sonim9lulamicpymvicuansam
Schisandra
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Dose: Up to 3 grams of the berries as a
decoction or 60 drops of a liquid
herbal extract three times a day
C: none known
SE: rare: appetite suppression, stomach
upset and urticaria
P: none known
L: none known
Alert
Alert
ahinacea
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Strategy: Stay ahead of the micro
organisms and their attempt to invade
respiratory epithelial cells
• Ideal for the first day of an mmune
challenge such as a cold or flu
• Continue treatment full force unt I all
symptoms have disappeared
Viruses we inhale
Respiratory tract
Infect the respiratory tract (esp. upper tract)
Cause colds and flu
Other types of respiratory viruses cause
mumps, chicken pox & erman measles
Hard to avoid when aro nd people
ae osol: coughs sneezes a rp anes
direct contact’ handshake door ha dies
Upper tract, from the
neck p
Lower tract. from the
neck down
ATM machines and other surfaces
Sensitive to detergents and alcohol
Relative Size of Human Cel vs. Bacteria
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Bacteria
Relative
size of
a bacterium
vs.
a virus
Size of
viruses
compared
to
bacteria
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Rhinovirus (cold virus)
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Rhinovirus (cold viruses)
Dold Viruses Affect Upper Respiratory Trac
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Half of all common o ds” are caused by
rhinovirus
Prefers lower ambient temperature. 91 F
Infects any nose and upper airways
Causes only acute infections
Triggers sneeze and some cough reflexes
Multiplies apidly: I virus 1 ,000s within 8
hours
Rhinovirus (cold viruses)
• Surrenders quickly there ore no memory
of infection
Lots of cytokines histamine, causes
inflammation and congestion
Blocks interferon production
Interleukin 1 causes ow-grade fever
• Produces lots of mutations and virus
strains
Influenza virus
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RNA-Segn,eot
Kamagglutinin
K Protein
lu Viruses Affect Lower Respiratory Tract
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Neoraminidase
N Protein
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Influenza
Causes the flu Three types: A, B, & C:
type A is the most dangerous
Prefers higher body temperature. 98.6 F
Infects especially lower respiratory
epithelial cel s
Triggers cough reflex
Multiplies rapidly: 1 virus 1 ,000s within 5
hours
Influenza II
Differences between a cold & the flu
Induces high production of interferon
causing fever, muscle aches, headaches
and fatigue
Disrupts interferon ability to shutdown
protein synthesis
Only causes acute infections
Can lead to pneumonia or secondary
bacterial infections
Differences between a cold & the f U
Condition
w atit
Where is
Cold
Fu
Contagious
viral
pperinfection
Contagious
viral
weriniectio
espiratory
tract
From neck up
respratory
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From neck
Onset
Fever
Gradual
Rare
Headache
Rare
down
sudden
Characteristic
high 102 104 F
lasts 3-4 days
Prominent
Differences between a cold & the flu
condition.
Cold
Flu
condition
Cold
Flu
nierteron production
Shut down
Increased
what it is
contagious
contagious
Genera ache & pains
Slight
v ral infection
upper
respiratory
tract
From neck up
viral nfection
Lower
respiratory
tract
From neck
down
Sudden
Characterist
high 102 104
lasts 3-4 days
Prominent
atigue and weakness: Qu em Id
Extreme exhaustion
Never
Stuffy nose
Sneezing
Sore throat
common
Usual
Common
dramatical Y
usual, often
severe
Can last
several weeks
Early and
prominent
Sometimes
Sometimes
Sometimes
Differences between a cod & the f u
Condition:
Cold
interferon production
Shut down
General ache & pains. Slight
Fatigue and weaknes : Qui e mild
Extreme exhaustion
Neve
Stufty nose:
Sneezng:
Sore throat:
Common
usua
Common
Inc eased
dramatically
Usua otten
severe
Can as
several weeks
Ea y and
prominen
Sometimes
Sometimes
Sometimes
Where is it:
Onset.
Fever
Gradual
Rare
Headache
Rare
Difference between a cold & the flu
Condition:
Cold
Flu
Chest discomfort
Mild to
moderate
Hacking
cough
Secondary
bacterial
intection
ot middle
ear, sinuses
(i.e.nitissinusitis,
rh
strep throat)
Common, can
become severe
Common, can
become severe
Secondary
bacterial
infection
ot the lungs
(pneumonia)
Cough
Complication
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Echinacea
Echinacea
Echinacea angustifolia, pailida and purpurea
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and speeds up their differentiation
Upregulates chemotax $
Increases aggre 5Mty of white ~%~ers
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Increase properd n/complement immune
system response
Increases opsonization of viruses
St engthens hyaluronic acid bonds
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Echinacea
• Dose: 30 to 60 drops of liquid extract every
hour or two mmediately at onset
• C: allergies o Asteraceae pollens, auto
immune diseases (controversial)
SE: tingling and numbing of mouth, tongue,
throat and I ps
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Andrographis
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• Proven treatment of uncomplicated upperrespiratory tract infection
• Decrease the subject ye symptoms of
common cold as we as shortening of
the period of sick leave significantly
• Prevents neutrophils adhesions and thus
acts as an anti-inflammatory agent
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Dose: ake 500 mg of the powder or 40
drops of the liquid extract every hour
at onset of cold
C: Do not use in hyperacidity, duodenal
ulcer, esophageal reflux
SE: Urticaria, headaches, chest d’scornfort
P Do not use during early pregnancy
L: OK
Dl: Not with antiplatelets or anticoagulants
Elder
Elder
Sambucus nigra
fruit
• Specific against flu viruses
• FRESH elder berry juice d sarms
neuraminidase within 24 to 48 hours
halting invasion and re ease of viruses
from human cells
Found effective against seven strains of
flu viruses (Beijing, Singapore Hong Kong
Ann Arbor Texas Panama and Yamagata)
Eld er
Dose: 40 to 60 drops of the fresh extract
every hou o two at mediate onset of
a fl
• C: none known
• SE: none known
P. OK
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or flu
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Start the following regimen at the very first
sign of a cold or flu
1. Echinacea Elderberry, and Andrographis
combo 30 to 60 drops every hour
2. Vitamin C 500mg every ho
3. Jewish penic Ilin
4. Russ an penicillin
Garlic
Garlic
Allium sativum (Russian penic hn)
bulb
• Effective against viral lung and sinus
infections, colds, otitis media,
antibiotic-resistant pneumonia
• Prevents secondary bacterial infections
Strongly stimulates macrophages
• Increases NK cell activity
• Demonstrates antiviral activity against
Influenza Virus A and B
G ar EIC
• Dose. One clove one capsule (look for
allicin potentia 4 times a day
• C Discontinue 4 hrs prior to surgery
• SE Heartburn, nausea, gas, Cl upsets
body and breath odor, may ncrease
bleeding tendencies
• P.0K
• L OK if taken throug out pregnancy
Chicken
ewish en’Soup
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Chicken Soup
Chicken Soup
• Provides much needed fluids and minerals
• A study done on chicken soup in 2000
concluded that a mild anti inflammatory
effect could be one of the beneficial
medicinal activity by which he soup
could decrease the symptoms of upper
respiratory tract infectio 5
• Another study showed that chicken so p
enhances mucus velocity from the
respiratory tract. Lungs and sinu
mucus were shown to be removed
more rapidly after sipp ng on hot
chicken soup
• Showed a decrease in airflow resistance
Demonstrated decreased lung congest on
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Outwit Inflammation and Infection
Strategy: Prevent secondary bacterial
infection by decreasing mucous
membranes inflammation
• Inflammation follows initial viral infection
As inflammation increases tissues
weaken
• Quick y restores protective function
Signs of inflammation
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• Clinical manilestations include
1 Rubor Redness
2 Tumor— Swelling
3. Calor— Heat
4 Dolor— Pain and itching
and
5 Loss of function
Goldenseal
Goldenseal
Hydrastis canaden
rhizome end root
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• Specific for sub acute and chronic
inflammation of mucous membranes
• Restores integrity of mucous membranes,
the internal first line of defense
• Also helps prevent secondary bacterial
infections
by blocking
adherence
to
host cells
It acts as their
a bactertostatic
agent
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Boneset
Eupatorium pertoliatum
Dose one capsule of freshly ground root
or 30 to 50 drops of the liquid extract
every two to three hours
• C none known
SE ong term use may decrease intestinal
flora
P do not use in pregnancy
• L OK
Boneset
Boneset
herb
• Specific for flu infections
• Especially valuable in deep seated
intolerable backache, pain in the I mbs
and free perspiration
• Cough, with high fever, w abundance of
lung secretions and lack of power to
expel them Acts best in the aged and
debilitated person
• In small dose speeds up convalescence
favors appetite and digestion
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Dose: 5 to 60 drops of the liquid extract
four times a day
C none known
SE large doses possess emetic and
cathartic effects
p do not use in pregnancy
L none known
Turmeric
Turmeric
Curcuma longa
rhizome
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Interferes with replication of viruses
(rhinoviruses and influenza)
Increases white blood cell count and
macrophage phagocytic activity
• Reduces inflammation by inhibiting
arachidonic acid metabolism
Combines well with Ginger (Zingiberdhiwna
Turmeric
• Dose: 500 mg or 40 to 60 drops of liquid
extract 2 to 4 times a day
C: biliary obstruction and gall stones;
ulcers (curcumin extract only)
• SE: large doses or prolonged use of
curcumin may irritate stomach
mucosa and reduce mucin produotion
• P: use in small amounts (large amounts
may act as emmenagogue)
• LOK
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Cleanse
Strategy: Stimulate lymphatic drainage
of accumulated waste products and
restore weak, injured tissues to pre
invasion health
• Attract macrophages to congested area
and stimulate their appetite
• Think of lymphatic vessels as the back
Ileys of body; garbage removal
occurs here
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Red Root
Ceanothus ame,icanus and Ceanothus
Red Root
II
root and bark
• A lymphatic specific, stimulates lymph and
interstitial circulation
• Increases the quality of blood charges
• Improves lymph uptake and transport of
blood fluids out of the interstitial spaces
• Specific for tender and enlarged lymph
nodes, especially after the infection that
triggered the swelling has subsided
Red Root
F
Dose: 40 drops of the liquid extract four
times a day. One table poon of the
root decoct : take in doses of 2 to 4
fluid ounces tour times a day
• C: do not use du ng coagulation
therapies or when serious blood
disorders are present
• SE:noneknown
• : moderate use r piegnancy
L: OK
Oco lo
Ocotillo
(aria splendens
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Ocotillo
bark
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• Promotes drainage of congested fluids,
bo h lym
tic and, to a lesser
degree, venous
• Increases Ioo lectrical charges
• Improves interstitial fluids and lymph
passages
• Use where kuds acc
late as a
consequence t i jured tissues due to
microQvgani battle
Dose: 25 to 35 drops of e liquid extract
every tour hours.
C: none known
SE: none known
P: do not use in pregnancy
L: none known
Contact Information
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Daniel Gagnon
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Complete
Healing
Circle
MS, RI-1(AHG)
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1340 Fe
Rufina
Santa
NM circle
87507
(505) 471 8488 ext 226
danlel.gagnon@herbsetc corn
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