Category: Sue Research

Traditional Medicines. Research on Artemisia Annua 11^th July 2020

Dear Frank,

At last I have found the truth about the Artemisia Annua story, after all the publicity from Madagascar. So they said South Africa was going to help with the research – but nothing happened. I even wrote to the health minister to offer my help. No reply, obviously! You are the best person to approach, as we have the same goal in mind: to prove that Artemisia Annua is effective against COVID-19. No commercial agenda required, not even coffee to add. But the Max Plank institute produced the first positive evidence we so badly needed.

It is shameful that our local folk were prevented from picking and selling their Unhlonyane / Lengana / Wilde Als to their people on the streets – R20 a bunch. Maybe they know a thing or two. I am very keen to share my 25 plus years of experience with this and other herbs as this can save you a lot of time in terms of 1 on 1 human trials. I have dozens of triumphs to share, especially with HIV/Aids and how a remedy I made has cured a number of cases. This knowledge is to be shared with our people. Enough bullying and scoffing from the “you-know-who”! We are already promoting the serving of free tea at feeding stations and selling teabags to schools and the general public to get the ball rolling. So far people love the Artemisia Annua / Wild olive leaf blend. I do however, keep reminding them that everybody has the right to grow their own and take medicine in its natural state. I think you feel the same way, so I am looking forward to hearing from you real soon!

Best regards,

Sue Visser sue@naturefresh.co.za

SUE VISSER is the health researcher and product developer for Nature Fresh health Products. She has developed over 45 products, beginning with her unique Calcium Complex formulation in 1997. With over 25 years of experience in Complementary and especially Traditional Medicine, Sue shares her articles freely with doctors (SA Medical Academic) and other publications. For many years, she has given free presentations, radio shows, workshops and has appeared in the two TV series on local herbs (Nature’s health – 2007 and 2009). She is the author of two books and dozens of research papers and published articles. Sue investigates current health trends, products and modalities on a constant basis and interacts with fellow South Africans at all levels to learn more about their health issues. Artemisia Annua and other anti-malarial species, especially Olea Europa/Afra have now come to the fore as treatments for CV-19. The new Nature Fresh prototypes are having very successful results with viral infections by using herbs that treat malaria. www.naturefresh.co.za sue@naturefresh.co.za

Some quotes from my articles: Olive Leaf and malaria

“For many years the missionaries and their families who visited Mozambique used these 100% olive leaf tablets and never got malaria. Olive leaf has a number of other therapeutic effects, including lowering blood pressure, improving insulin functionality, warding off colds and flu and eradicating viruses, microbes and parasites. It does not wipe out beneficial gut flora. Unlike many of the popular anti-malarial drugs, no drug resistance has been reported with olive leaves. Seven olive leaves are used for 1 olive leaf tablet (9), so when making tea or tinctures (10) one needs to bear that in mind as a dosage guideline. The most studied active components of olive leave are oleacin and oleuropin but in nature, the synergy from the entire leaf or plant component is always more effective than its mere extracts. At the time, during the pioneering work over 20 years ago we did not even know that the whole leaf contained cinchonine – one of the most potent anti-malarials we have in nature.” (Article by Sue Visser. Published in Townsend Letter and Medical Academic https://www.medicalacademic.co.za/integrative-medicine/can-herbal-treatments-for-malaria-work/)

Artemisia and Olive leaf used as a 100% dry leaf remedy is worth considering to help overcome the threat of worldwide malaria epidemics. It is sustainable and can help impoverished communities to generate a lucrative income. (So why not COVID-19?)

We believe that our immune system is there to defend us and to kill viruses, bacteria and so on before they can make us ill. If this is the case, why do we get sick and why should we be so afraid of a virus? In order to understand how we get ill we need to first find out what is going wrong with the immune system. Why does it struggle to defend us, attack our own healthy cells – or cause a response that ends up killing us?

Science Daily reported in 2012: “With infectious diseases, it is often not the pathogen itself, but rather an excessive inflammatory immune response (sepsis) that contributes to the patient’s death, for instance as a result of organ damage. In intensive care units, sepsis is the second-most common cause of death worldwide.” They say that people with a severely compromised immune system, who have candidiasis or are exposed to mould and mycotoxins are more vulnerable.

Q: We have recently been talking about supporting and strengthening the immune system but if it is too strong, it seems to kill us. Please can you tell us what is going on?

The immune system protects us with T cells and NK or natural killer cells and other specialised white blood cells like macrophages or neutrophils. As a team, they detect and attack pathogens that we may inhale, touch or swallow. Virally infected cells produce and release small proteins called interferons – another immune response that inhibits or interferes with their ability to replicate within an infected cell. This is what happens with a well programmed, well maintained immune system at the initial stage. We are usually not aware of anything awry because it is functioning perfectly – as it should. But if we neglect our diet, (our Vitamin A, D and C etc.) and have too much stress, too much radiation (cell phones and Wi-Fi) – plus too little sleep the immune system is compromised.

When primary immune responses fail to cope with a pathogen, the secondary stage kicks in – the alarms go off. Cytokines are derived from leucocytes to coordinate the body’s response against infection and they trigger inflammation. Certain cytokines, including interleukins and chemokines, are immune regulators to control the period of inflammation. However, the mechanism by which certain viruses deregulate the immune system is not clearly understood. The body commonly releases pro-inflammatory proteins in response to viral infections to eliminate them. But in some patients, especially those with immune-related disorders – even after the pathogen is eliminated, more cytokines are released resulting in hyper-inflammation. This can seriously harm or even kill the patient. Now called a cytokine storm, this is a common complication of Covid-19 or other types of respiratory diseases.

We as humans are composed of 10% cells plus the 90% of our bulk that comes in the form of bacteria and viruses, believe it or not! We talk about friendly bacteria – the gut flora or 80% of our immune system but we also have beneficial viruses called  phages that infect and kill bacteria. They are very active in mucous membranes and can protect the lungs from bacterial infections that attack the respiratory system. (One wonders if anti-vital medications given to patients with flu may contribute to the risk of developing pneumonia and tuberculosis

Q: We often talk about looking after our gut bacteria, for example eating fermented foods, taking probiotics and so on. But how do intestines and their contents affect immunity – how can probiotics prevent the flu?

As in the gut, beneficial bacteria thrive in the secretions lining the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract where they help to fight harmful viruses and the pathogenic bacteria we inhale into the lungs on a constant basis, regardless of where we have been or who has touched us. Pathogenic or harmful microbes cause diseases such as colds and flu, pneumonia or tuberculosis. It does not matter what type of flu – if the mucous membrane does its job as part of the immune team, you don’t get flu. The immune system does not discriminate against the type of virus – or the latest mutation or patented version of the strain. It detects, destroys and eliminates it. We also develop antibodies, thanks to the T cell programming of the immune system.

Mucosal defence is a critical immune factor in the gut as well as the lungs against invasion of pathogenic bacteria and viruses. Hydrochloric acid in the stomach destroys most the pathogens we ingest – or the mucous we swallow. We have colonies of “good” bacteria in the gut and need to maintain the right balance to keep this part of the immune system functioning. The gastrointestinal immune cells are known as “Peyer’s patches” and protect the mucous membranes of the small intestines against infection by releasing white blood cells (T-cells and B-cells).

Boosting the action of these immune cells are certain strains of gut flora (probiotics) that also help to prevent pathogens from being absorbed into our bodies. The gut has to deal with the pathogens coming in from everything you ingest – as well as the infected mucous you swallow (and hopefully never spit on the ground like the Chinese do)! The body has several means of getting rid of inhaled particles. In the airways, an accumulation of secretions (mucus) coats particles so that they can be coughed up more easily. Additionally, cells lining the airways have tiny filaments called cilia that stick out into the airways, and these filaments can brush inhaled particles upward, out of the lungs. In the small air sacs of the lungs (alveoli), special scavenger cells (macrophages) engulf most particles and render them harmless. We need to have an effective immune system in place to ward off attacks and prevent illness and also to stop the re-entry of pathogens from what we call a leaky gut.

Q: We hear about a leaky gut and know that people who suffer from it are more vulnerable to viruses and are constantly having autoimmune-related problems. What causes a leaky gut?

When the epithelial lining, the barrier or layers of tightly bonded cells that insulate the gut is damaged, it can lead to a “leaky gut”. This means that “foreign invaders” like undigested food, toxins, parasites, gluten and bacteria or viruses can leak out of the gut and enter the bloodstream. The most common culprit seems to be the Giardia parasite but many factors are at play and inflammation is a major problem, coming from many sources that include stress, toxins and so on. When these foreign particles reach the bloodstream they are detected by the immune team – the T-cells that have been programmed by the thymus, the neutrophils, the macrophages and the natural killer cells. The fight begins and the enemy’s antigens are tagged. Within the frenzied activity some of our own cells may also be tagged as foreign invaders and are attacked. This is how gluten, for instance can cause a number of autoimmune diseases. So here is an example of how the immune system turns on us and attacks our own pancreatic, thyroid, adrenal or joint tissue. With rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus, the lungs are also affected.

Q: It true that one can also get leaky lungs?

Yes, the lungs have a similar watertight germ-protective membrane that gets damaged. These days the favourite whipping boy is 5G but even so, allergens – especially gluten, autoimmune disease, stress and the constant use of a regular cell phone and inhaling polluted air have done sufficient damage to make most of us very vulnerable to viruses and other respiratory infections. Living in confined spaces during lockdown without much fresh air or sunshine makes matters worse. A primary lung antagonist is black mould (aspergillus) from damp buildings, dirty, musty cupboards, sinks and bathrooms. Airborne allergens as we know, especially for people with asthma who develop an allergy to black mould or dry rot and constant exposure to pet hair, dust and so on.

Q: Are symptoms of mould inhalation similar to coronavirus?

Mould toxicity causes breathing difficulty and coughing or chest pain. The effects of the immune reaction to mould and its harmful toxins and gasses include: inflammation, swelling, allergies (sneezing, mucous), asthma, sinus infections, joint and stomach pain and body fatigue. Mould exposure increases inflammation and damage the endothelial lining – causing leaky lungs. Mould inhalation not only exposes one to harmful mycotoxins, but also to increased carbon dioxide that it expels, especially when lungs become infected with it. When a person breathes air that contains irritants and other substances the airways become narrow and breathing becomes difficult. This is similar to COPD or if acute, what we are now calling a respiratory crisis. People with damaged lungs need to expel mucous, rather than trap it because it can cause a “dry” cough, said to be a symptom of Covid-19. Autopsies of early Chinese Covid-19 victims revealed lungs congested with sticky mucous in all the cases that were examined.

Today on the news we saw that US citizens were given masks with 2010 expiry dates on the boxes (old stock from a previous pandemic) and some of the masks were infected with dry rot. Hello? that could infect the user with this deadly toxin. Mycotoxins are potent immunosuppressive agents that directly affect immune cells and also modify immune responses in other parts of the body as a consequence of tissue damage.

Q: If we have leaky gut and leaky lungs – what about a leaky brain?

We talk about brain fog – it may me a symptom of a leaky brain as is depression, ADD/ADHD, chronic pain, autism, mental illnesses or seizures. Here again, there are many causes but inflammation as a result of an infection may contribute to the bonds between endothelial cells to allow larger particles such as MSG or GABA to enter. Known causes are: blood sugar imbalances, gluten, stress, autoimmune problems and a leaky gut. Alarming too, are the effects of RF-EMF since the head is close to mobile phones during mobile communication. Mobile phones and wireless gadgets cause an alteration in neurotransmitters, (excitotoxicity if the BBB is permeable), changes in calcium homeostasis, synapse plasticity, and additional blood-brain barrier damage as well as various cognitive disorders which may affect behaviour.

The GABA test for leaky brain: If you feel drowsy or sleepy several hours after taking 1,000 mg of GABA, this means your blood-brain barrier is leaky enough to let GABA through.

References:

https://www.lifeextension.com/magazine/2019/12/probiotic-protection-against-flu-and-cold-viruses

https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/lung-and-airway-disorders/environmental-lung-diseases/overview-of-environmental-lung-diseases

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2013/05/friendly-viruses-protect-us-against-bacteria

https://functionalhealthminute.com/2017/06/do-you-have-a-leaky-brain-perform-this-test-to-find-out/

https://moldsafesolutions.com/forum/index.php?threads/mold-causes-inflammation.12/

https://www.newscientist.com/term/cytokine-storm/#ixzz6J1BOrEnw

https://lindseyelmore.com/cytokine-storm-what-causes-immune-system-overdrive/

Radio Talk: What can we do about radiation? with Zulaikha and Sue November 2019

 

Q: What are EMF’s and why should we be concerned about them?

Electromagnetic fields (EMF) from cordless phones, wireless or Wi-Fi devices, cell phones and cell phone towers are all around us. A Wi-Fi router in your home or a “free” hotspot at the coffee shop all contribute to electromagnetic pollution.

Q: We are currently on a 4 G system. Is this harmful to us?

Though you usually can’t actually feel electromagnetic fields (EMF) your cells are very sensitive to them! Here’s a list of some of the diseases associated with EMFs and Radio frequencies.

• Many types of cancer

• Neurological conditions, especially neuropathy

• Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), brain fog, cognitive problems

• Sleep disorders, melatonin disruption – increased cancer risks

• Depression and stress

• Autism

• Cardiovascular irregularities

• Hormone disruption, impaired fertility

• Immune system disorders – autoimmune, inflammatory

• Increased blood-brain barrier permeability

• DNA single and double-strand breaks (which leads to cancer)

• Oxidative stress, disruption of cell metabolism

• Disruption of brain glucose metabolism

Q: How and why is this happening to us?

A study of 285,000 cell phone users found a higher rate of brain cancer deaths among cell phone users who hold the device next to their heads. The damage to living tissue begins with low-frequency microwave exposure from your cell phone, Wi-Fi router, or from any nearby cell phone towers that generate a reactive form of nitrogen (peroxynitrite), that damages the DNA inside the mitochondria of cells.

Autopsies are showing increased amounts of peroxynitrite at an alarming rate. This may explain the phenomenal growth rate of chronic diseases such as atherosclerosis, myocardial ischemia, inflammatory bowel disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and septic lung disease during the last 25 years. Brain tumors are also on the increase. One test showed a 300% increase in genetic damage when human blood cells were exposed to cell phone radiation.

Q: What is so different about 5g?

The big difference here is that 5G technology was made for machines – not people. 5G cell towers every 300 meters or so on every street in the country. That’s almost one on every block in your home town. These 5G “small cell’ antennas will irradiate virtually everyone living nearby or walking down the street continuously, not just when you’re actually talking on your phone. Because the signals are weaker than 3 or 4G, they’re mostly absorbed by the skin. Since your skin contains many capillaries and nerve endings, the biological impact may be transmitted through the skin and into your nervous system on a continuous basis should you be in a 5G zone. (Able to use your new 5G gadgets.)

5G poses a great danger to our natural ecosystems. According to several reports, low-level, non-ionizing microwave radiation affects bird and bee health. It drives birds from their nests and causes plume deterioration, locomotion problems, reduced survivability and death.

Radiation exposure also prevents their eggs from hatching. Bee populations suffer from reduced egg-laying abilities of queen bees and smaller colony sizes. As far back as 2012 a meta-study showed that electromagnetic radiation adversely affects plants, animals and humans. Have we forgotten this? Ionizing radiation is the most dangerous – Alpha, Beta and Gamma radiation.

Q: What can we do to lessen the harmful effects right now, from our 4G cell phones?

Physical avoidance: limiting your time on the phone, using the speakerphone, getting radiation blocking phone cases and radiation shielding headsets can help reduce your exposure somewhat. Try to keep your conversations short and do more texting than talking to minimize exposure.

Increase your distance from sources of EMF: The closer the device, the more EMF you are exposed to. Avoid putting your phone in your pants pocket or on your belt.

If you have an office make sure you turn off your Wi-Fi router when you’re not there. Also, keep your cell phone out of your room at night as some studies have linked cell phone radiation to disruptive sleep patterns. Try keeping in on airplane mode in another room at night.

• Protect yourself with a tried and tested EMF Shielded cell phone case that helps to neutralize the harmful effects of EMF emitting devices you carry with you. However, they do not block signals (or else we would not receive phone calls.)
• Limit your direct exposure to the head with an anti-radiation headset or Bluetooth wireless one or by using the speaker phone mode on your cell phone.
• Refuse to use 5G phones and devices and discourage those you know from doing so. The safety thereof is unproven and a faster signal at the expense of delicate creatures like bees and birds – and humans is not worth the risk.
• Limit your usage and if your child carries one, teach them to keep it in airplane mode when not in use. Have a set time to do SMS in active mode then revert to airplane mode.
• Refuse to buy anything ‘smart’ – ‘smart’ appliances, ‘smart’ heaters, etc.
• Carry shungite, protective devices, ‘blockers’ or crystals to help protect yourself from some of the effects of radiation. There is no solid evidence that they give 100% protection or block it, especially from 5g, lest we use them to the exclusion of other measures. But shungite ‘works’ they say.

Q: What is shungite?

Shungite is a powerful mineral similar, rich in carbon and fullerinesl that has been proven to purify water due to its ability to absorb chemical pollution and heavy metals. (We are 90% water). According to a Russian study, Shungite is 30 times more effective than activated Carbon in removing free radicals from water.

Substances cannot alter a frequency or waveform of energy, so Shungite cannot harmonize EMF radiation to a frequency that is considered “good” for our bodies. Additionally, no scientific research has proven Shungite’s ability to totally block or even counteract radiation coming from electronic devices – apart from sales-related often anecdotal claims using a meter. Limited research exists that shows its antioxidant, antimicrobial and detoxifying effects, mainly in water. https://www.defendershield.com/does-shungite-orgonite-protect-emf-radiation/

Shungite may be able to draw in toxins due to its high Carbon and Hydrogen content, but it cannot offer full body protection, unless you are completely surrounded by the stone. There is not one particular healing device or means of eliminating EMF, once and for all. From computers to televisions to radio to power lines to cell phones to Wi-Fi-enabled devices, EMF radiation surrounds us constantly. Scientifically-proven EMF radiation reduction strategies are also not able to give adequate protection – especially to plants and animals!

Q: Are there natural remedies we can take for treating and preventing radiation exposure?

There are different types radiation, from cellphones to 4G and 5G, X rays and nuclear fallout. All of them cause inflammation, damage DNA and disrupt neural activity. Worst of all, is the damage to the blood brain barrier that allows toxins and an excess of excitatory chemicals like calcium and glutamate into the brain. This is a leading cause of neuropathy. We need to use natural safe supplements that can also help us overcome this damage. They are all beneficial in many ways and can make a big difference. It can take 18 months for cells damaged by phone radiation to be replaced — assuming the source of the radiation is well managed.

1 Calcium and magnesium – to help maintain pH of the blood and tissues. Free radical damage causes acidity. These essential minerals can decontaminate Strontium 90, lowering Strontium absorption by up to 90 percent, for instance. Magnesium is essential for maintaining blood pressure and for calming down inflamed neurons. https://naturefresh.co.za/calcium/

2 Brewer’s yeast – In terms of amount, 5 mg. to 15 mg. should be given to children, and 25 mg. to 50 mg. can be given to adults. For cases of direct exposure, these amounts can be doubled, or tripled. Brewer’s yeast can also aid the body in repair after exposure as well as protection.

3 Iodine – important for X rays and nuclear fallout. Iodine helps to counteract the effects of radioactive Iodine and may be effective in lowering accumulated and stored radioactive toxins in the thyroid. To the degree we lack iodine we become more vulnerable to cancer and fibrocystic disease. Iodine binds to antiproliferative iodolipids (fat+iodine) to control cancer. Kelp and seaweed are good sources of iodine but may already be contaminated. It is best to take Lugol’s iodine.

According to Dr Abraham’s research: “the optimal daily dose of iodine for a person is approximately 12.5 mg.” This amount of iodine is very close to the 13.8 mg average intake of mainland Japanese. “12.5mg is equivalent to 2 drops of Lugol’s iodine, taken in a little water. If you don’t like the taste of Lugol’s add vitamin C or lemon juice to it, but then it becomes potassium iodide exclusively. (I place a drop of Lugo’s onto brewer’s yeast tablets spread out on a saucer and allow them to dry.) https://naturefresh.co.za/iodine/ For more information about allergies, usage and sources of iodine.

4 MSM and Vitamin C – protective effects for cell destruction, as well as DNA aberrations. Organic sulphur helps to repair cells and well as protect them. Vitamin C is a key antioxidant. This combination helps to lower blood sugar as a bonus. Metylsulphonylmethane (natural sulphur) with boron, calcium, magnesium and tissue salts. For arthritis, joint pain. Helps with collagen formation: skin and joints. https://naturefresh.co.za/products/nf-024-pain-supplement-msm-vitamin-c-90g-powder/

5 Potassium – A radioactive isotope of cesium known as Cesium-137 can also be formed as bi-product of nuclear fission. Potassium helps to prevent radioactive cesium 137 retention. A cheap source is cream of tartar. Blackstrap molasses is also a good source of all the minerals that help against effects of radiation. It is rich in iron and potassium.

6 Vegetable and Omega 3 Oils – The lipids in the oils bind the toxins, and protect cellular membranes. Studies on mice exposed to x-rays found that the mice can survive if they are given oil. Another study on mice found that olive oil could protect the mice against high amounts of x-rays. Omega 3 oils especially, help to maintain the linings of blood vessels and prevent inflammation. The Budwig protocol is very good for protecting cell membranes and treating cancer. It is based on cottage cheese and flaxseed oil. Molasses and blackstrap molasses can be added. https://naturefresh.co.za/pcos-protocol-now-can-help/

7 Zeolites and medicinal clay – Nuclear waste is typically “cleaned” or “stored” in the environment by mixing it with Zeolite clay and packing it underground. Zeolites can attach themselves to and remove nuclear waste from the cellular level. Zeolite clay can also be taken internally for detoxing radiation. Several kinds of clays can bond to nuclear waste in the body, including Kaolin, Red Clay, Bentonite and Fuller’s Earth. They can be ingested to detox radiation, toxic metals and chemical residues. Small amounts can be added to smoothies, for instance.

8 Activated Charcoal – Studies have shown that charcoal possesses the unique ability to neutralize radiation, and that 10 grams of charcoal can neutralize up to 7 grams of material. https://rawfoodlife.com/the-raw-food-radiation-connection/

9 Spices rich in phenolics, such as cloves, rosemary, turmeric, cinnamon and ginger, have shown some protective capacity to protect from damage caused by peroxynitrites – that come from exposure to radiation.

10 Vitamin D –Vitamin D3 is key to controlling proliferation in order to prevent cancer. It also offers protection against sub lethal low radiation damage and, in particular, against radiation-induced cancer. Exposure to mobile phone radiation compromises the immune system and vitamin D appears to have a protective effect .https://naturalsociety.com/vitamin-d-found-to-reduce-radiation-damages/

 

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Selected References

1. https://www.statista.com/chart/12841/the-phones-emitting-the-least-radiation/

2. https://www.statista.com/chart/12797/the-phones-emitting-the-most-radiation/

3. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/radiation

4. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-radiation-threatens-health/

5. https://emfacademy.com/difference-ionizing-non-ionizing-radiation/

6. https://eluxemagazine.com/magazine/radioactive-food-the-dangers-of-food-irradiation/