Fantastic info,Great,Thanks Much

David,
Great job on all the lessons to date. I took issue with one part of lesson five. I would be reluctant to have people stop their antacid regimens, your comments on pneumonia being noted. I think your comments about stress on the immune system are valid regarding the genesis of preumonia. I do not personally believe that reducing acid in the stomach causes lung infections. Rather, I believe that the gastric reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus (swallowing tube), the same reason the people need to take the antacid regimens, is probably related to causing lung irritation and creating a susceptible environment for infection, if not carrying bacteria from the gut to near the trachea.
ie just because two things are related in time, does not mean that one causes the other. (eg my street lights come on at dusk each evening, but I do not believe they cause the subsequent darkness) And I do not believe reducing stomach acid causes lung infection, but rather, the REFLUX that causes the person to need antacids, is probably more causally related to the genesis of lung infection.
In any case, the consequence of stopping antacid regimens can be the development of Barrett’s esophagitis and bleeding ulcers, both of which have an extremely high mortality. Also, once Barrett’s esophagitis develops, it cannot be reversed, so the person will have to undergo endoscopy every 3-6 months for life to lookout for esophageal cancer. Even detected early, esophageal cancer is usually deadly, and requires horrible treatment to try to control.
Pneumonia, on the other hand, while very dangerous in the elderly and very young, is a highly treatable and curable disease. (viral pneumonia may be a different animal, but like you said, the transmission is aerosol, and has nothing to do with stomach acid)
My advice, do not stop your antacid regimen unless your doctor telss you to, because you could die of esophageal cancer.

Also, be careful about using any zinc nasally. I think all the products are off the market now, but the FDA has reports of permanent loss of smell in about 135 people due to nasal zinc. some people might have it in their medicine cabinets still) Loss of smell can be deadly too (unable to detect gas leaks, spoiled food, etc)

Keep up the great work!!!!!!!
Tom

David,
You are right on with the natural alternative approach to taking care of yourself.
I am a 73 year old male who takes NO medication including aspirin. I have practiced this approach for many years and expect to continue for a long time to come. I firmly believe that I know best how to take care of my body.
Your mention of the sunshine reminds me that several months ago my wife was sick so I convinced her to sit in the sun for 15 minutes a day and believe it or not she got well a lot faster. Shortly after that the medical establishment suddenly discovered the benefits of sun exposure and were suddenly telling people of their wonderful discovery. Guess they know it all.
Look forward to more of your lessons.
Another thing that helps the immune system without any side effects except for jumping out of bed like a twenty year old after several months of taking it is vinegar and honey drunk once or twice a day.

Super information yoiu will never get from walgreens.

Thank You,
The Krieger Family

Dave,
Great information, by and large, but those of us who practice medicine may take issue with some of the commentary, more especially re: antacids, BUT one thing those of us who deal with infectious disease do when the antivirals are in short supply is use Oscillococcinum (a homeopathic remedy readily available at the pharmacy) 1 capsule 3 times a day sublingually using the 6 day (18 cap) pack and elderberry syrup (e.g. Sambucol) at 1-2 teaspoonfuls atleast 4 times a day…if I have a viral episode coming on it will knock it (in me) after 4 days on this combination. That way I’m not out of the office and can still continue seeing patients. The comments about vitamin D3 are important information as well as your other common sense tips for reducing the possibility of contact with viral or other common contagion. Alternative or complementary use of herbs, nutriceuticals can all appropriate under a given set of circumstances. As a veterinarian I have one related recommendation: if you do develop a serious bout with influenza, try to keep from handling your pets, their food bowls and water dishes if you haven’t used an ethyl alcohol hand wash, so they don’t act as a physical means of sharing the “bugs” with other pets or the rest of the family. H1N1 can infect pets and some livestock under the right set of circumstances, so just be aware.Keep up the good work.

Dwight

Sir
I enjoyed this lesson. My wife is hispanic and already has much of this on hand. As an advanced trained RN I find it interesting she finds most faith in home remadies. I also wanted to mention (LDM100) may help in a flue outbrake. I have researched it a bit and there are indian tribes who were unaffected by the flu. A DR> Krebs researched this and belives it is because of a natural cure they used nowdays called LDM100.