1000 Children dead in Afghanistan due to whooping cough

[pnutchuck]

and pneumonia epidemics? I was just watching BBC International and the girl giving the weather just mention it as she was talking about the unusually cold season there.

1. Has there been any coverage of this in the states? I mean I haven't seen anything regarding this other than this brief mentioning.

2. Isn't there a vaccine for whooping cough?

3. Where is UNICEF or Red Crescent?

[riverwalker]

1. the DPT shots

protects against Diptheria-Pertussis-Tetanus
at a cost of $1.00 per child. (Whooping Cough is Pertussis)

http://www.unicef.org/pon98/health1.htm

[HysteryDiagnosis]

2. Garlic poultice on the soles of the feet at night.... virtually free, link

http://www.21stcenturyradio.com/articles/1018042.html

ALLIUM AND ANTHRAX
Garlic vs Cipro???

by Jim Duke

Anyone interested in learning more about the antibacillary activities of garlic should visit Koch and Lawson's great book. Though there is nothing there that specifically mentions anthrax, there are a several interesting comments. "limination from crushed garlic of a class of volatile compounds called thiosulfinates, of which allicin is the most abundant, results in the removal of all or most of garlic's antibacterial effects. . . Since the thiosulfinates are very effective antibacterial and antifungal agents, it has been proposed that they 'offer the plant protection against the bulb decay induced by fungi.'. . ." Garlic can contain as much as 27,800 ppms allicin, and 40,000 ppms of its precursor alliin, as well as 278 ppms ajoene, on a zero-moisture basis..

Koch and Lawson also mention the Brazilian "garlicina" alias "Machado's garlicin" but that is just one of dozen's of garlic products, poorly defined, among many well defined garlic products that have proven antibacterial activity. I still think most highly of the whole fresh garlic than any of the derivative products. But I do enjoy cooked garlic squeezed onto olive-oil soaked whole grain bread, a real holistic wholesome heart healthy hypocholesterolemic habit. And yes, garlic is probably better at preventing heart disease than anthrax. But when it comes to antisepsis and immunostimulation, perhaps every little bit helps.



http://www.gaiaresearch.co.za/garlic.html#GARLIC%20AND%20CANDIDIASIS:%20CAUSE%20OR%20CURE?


Allyl sulfur compounds are the major active constituents found in crushed garlic. Research has revealed that garlic and its lipid- or water-soluble components have many pharmacologic properties; however, studies also demonstrate that heating has a negative influence on these beneficial effects. Our studies showed that as little as 60 s of microwave heating or 45 min of oven heating can block garlic's ability to inhibit in vivo binding of mammary carcinogen DMBA metabolites. Allowing crushed garlic to "stand" for 10 min before microwave heating for 60 s prevented the total loss of anticarcinogenic activity, which relates to its anticancer properties. (Song K & Milner J, J Nutr, 131(3): 1054S, 2001)

Garlic exhibits a broad antibiotic spectrum against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Noteworthy results published include the following: 1) raw juice of garlic was found to be effective against many common pathogenic bacteria-intestinal bacteria, which are responsible for diarrhea in humans and animals; 2) garlic is effective even against those strains that have become resistant to antibiotics; 3) the combination of garlic with antibiotics leads to partial or total synergism; 4) complete lack of resistance has been observed repeatedly; 5) even toxin production by microorganisms is prevented by garlic. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacterium implicated in the etiology of stomach cancer and ulcers. The incidence of stomach cancer is lower in populations with a high intake of allium vegetables. We have demonstrated in vitro that H. pylori is susceptible to garlic extract at a fairly moderate concentration. Even some antibiotic-resistant H. pylori strains are susceptible to garlic. (Sivam G, J Nutr, 131(3): 1106S, 2001)

The antimicrobial effects of aqueous garlic extracts are well established but those of garlic oil (GO) are little known. GO sulfide constituents, and garlic powder (GP) were compared in tests against human enteric bacteria. All bacteria tested, which included both gram-negative and -positive bacteria and pathogenic forms, were susceptible to garlic materials. Based upon its thiosulfinate content, GP was more active than GO against most bacteria, although some properties of GO are identified as offering greater therapeutic potential. (Ross Z, Appl Environ Microbiol, 67(1): 475, 2001)

[pnutchuck]

4. Sorry, but I don't understand

What does anthrax vaccine or garlic as a possible deterrent have to do with whooping cough vaccines? Maybe it's just too much medical jargon for me, but I'm not seeing the connection.

Has this been reported by the MSM in the states?

[HysteryDiagnosis]

7. If they don't have vaccines.... didn't get vaccinated... then...

Why can't they be informed of what else works?? Funny thing about the mention of sugar below since sugar is such a supressant of immune system activity. Makes natural killer cells quite "lazy" for several hours.

PHARMACOKINETICS

Oral ingestion of garlic is often effective for obtaining the desired clinical effects. Absorption studies in rats, mice, and dogs indicates nearly 100% bioavailability of monitored components, such as S-allylcysteine. Distribution is to the plasma, liver, and kidneys. Oral pharmacokinetics of alliin, allicin, and vinyldithiine in rats showed varying times to peak blood levels from 10 to 120 minutes for the different compounds. Gastric juice activates some garlic ingredients, including some with antiprotozoal activity. Antibacterial components begin to appear in the blood about 30 minutes after intake but may take some time to accumulate in the organs. Most of the oily components, such as allicin, are eliminated in six to eight hours. For clinical application in treatment of infectious diseases, Chinese physicians prescribe garlic extracts to be taken every two to four hours. In China, pertussis has been treated successfully in children by administering garlic extract sweetened with sugar orally. The extract was administered every two hours, at the rate of about 20 grams raw garlic per day for children over age 5 (it is common practice for children age 6-12 to receive about 1/3 the adult dose).

[pnutchuck]

8. Thanks for clearing that up. n/t

[ultraist]

3. WHY didn't the US give them whooping cough vaccinations?

How sad. Children are dying over a one dollar vaccination while filthy rich CEOs of big corps are taking corporate welfare from our government.

[pnutchuck]

5. I thought the Red Crescent was able to work fairly safely in Aghanistan

now. If so, where are they? And is this even a story in the states?

[mandyky]

6. Did we ever find out where all those dollars American children

sent in for Afghani children, just before we bombed the hell out of their country?