collodial silver and corona virus

[happyrain]

just reading your latest entry, why does our country downplay it while other countries take more apparently aggressive and extreme measures?

[Amigoo]

why does our country downplay it while other countries take more apparently aggressive and extreme measures?

This reminds me of my experience with my friend in Finland, a trained homeopathic health expert (even had her own patients).
The U.S. would never permit that kind of medical practice, especially with no "scientifc evidence" to prove the benefits.

But desperate people needing a cure will go wherever a cure is promised, sometimes at whatever cost!
Hopefully, current attempts to prove colloidal silver will finally reveal "scientific evidence".
(proving prevention - for any disease - would be a great first step!)

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/ushome/index.html
"'I'm not urging calm': New York Governor Cuomo"

Who knew
The New York governor is that state's chief "fearmonger".

Rod

[happyrain]

yeah there's a lot of propaganda right now, political moves to be made, 'strategic' positioning... as for preventative measures, there's nothing wrong with antivirals, whether that's over the counter or natural food remedies- do what feels right where being prepared is concerned. don't let anyone tell you otherwise either. this earth is a provider and there are affordable solutions. as for the colloidal silver, i took the nano silver as soon as i started feeling upper respiratory symptoms. i do feel better but have also upped my immunity boosting with various foods, probiotics, vitamins and moderate exercise. i did purchase the nano silver as a response to fear from the initial announcements of the virus, the celestial message here was my green light. and if i haven't said it earlier, just because i feel it's working doesn't mean i'm going to throw myself in harms way(referencing your suggesting people taking silver assist those infected). lol
good luck, this is an economic crisis as much as it is a health issue.

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... -show.html

"US hospitals are preparing for 96 MILLION coronavirus infections and nearly HALF A MILLION deaths"
"4.8 million will be hospitalized"

Actually, a very low percentage of deaths expected, relative to population;
however EXPENSIVE hospitalization for the 4.8 million

Bottom line (still): Just another flu, albeit more contagious because fewer people have immunity (some must have immunity because they
either do not contract the virus or defeat it with their own immune system, whether or not symptoms appear).

Apparently, we need only ride out the economic storm for the rest of the year, with a possible short-term quarantine squeeze on lifestyle ...
and the caveat that people (especially men) over 60 and/or have existing medical problems may have a rougher ride.

Bottom line (of my bottom): Nano silver will be avoided until I know how the MANY millions of people avoid disease without it ...
and until I know just how much silver (a non-nutritional metal) the body can safely accumulate.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/dr-marc ... s-seasonal

"The idea that many respiratory viruses (including influenza and other coronaviruses) follow a seasonal pattern is not a new one. It is based on the theory, believed by many virologists, that respiratory viruses travel farther on a cough or a sneeze in cold dry air than they do with hotter more humid weather where the water in the air causes the droplets to drop down to the ground."

"(re: Covid-19) a virus that is far more contagious, if less deadly, than was SARS."

"causes the droplets to drop down" hints that breathing contaminated air is more problematic than touching an infected surface
(and disinfectant spray of the ground and floor may help "defuse" the fallen droplets).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/07/har ... -50-years/

"Why this virus is different"

"The spread of the new coronavirus has been compared to influenza, which also causes a respiratory illness. But, as the panelists pointed out, there are no drugs or vaccines yet for treating or preventing the virus, known as SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19), as there are for flu. In addition, we are exposed to different flu strains throughout our lives, which help us build immunity. No one had immunity to this new virus."

While the flu and Covid-19 cause respiratory problems, they are caused by distinctly different viruses
(effectively explaining the need for quarantine).

However, if not immunity, then what explains how some people have no symptoms;
and suggests that ACE2 receptors/mechanism are the key to intensity of symptoms

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/ita ... -survival/

"Rationing of healthcare will happen very quickly as hospitals become overwhelmed.
The very old will receive very little care as they try to save those in lower age groups
that are more likely to survive."

Not fearmongering - just reality ... when resources are so limited.
Extreme but will probably not be widespread in the West.

Rod

[happyrain]

ive also included using a diffuser paired with eucalytpus oil.

[Amigoo]

I was unfamiliar with "diffuser" but found one online that included nabis oil ("can nabis oil").
The sets of oils don't include nabis and the oils are in little bottles - not cans.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/202 ... 994870002/

"'The coronavirus panic is dumb' the billionaire tech tycoon said Friday afternoon"

"Others argued that the threat of being quarantined and out of work is reason enough to panic."

Working from home seems reasonable for all of the IT computer crowd (i.e., they stay employed). But a job that requires your presence elsewhere is a real concern if you're quarantined ... whereas arrangements can be made to obtain food, medicine, and other necessities ...
(if you haven't stored them already).

Best guess: Governments will provide financial relief for the many unemployed
with much unemployment likely to occur soon with the business closings.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Epidemic Update 12: Unsupported Theories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT3_A1bf9pU

Discussion of ACE2 receptors (lower in lungs) and possibility that smoking is more related to number of ACE2 receptors than race or gender.

This discussion also suggests that many people contract the virus but their immune system gains control quickly ... and faster than the virus can replicate after cell entry via the ACE2 receptors. That some people have more ACE2 receptors hints that this can overwhelm the immune response (virus replicates faster because it has entered more cells). The even greater immune response then may explain the serious inflammmation and fluid buildup causing pneumonia.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/health/family-m ... quarantine

"The father of Missouri's first coronavirus patient disobeyed quarantine and went to a school dance with his other daughter"

"Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School will close on Monday after administrators learned of the relationship between the patient
and her younger sister — who goes to Villa and attended the social gathering."

The risk of not respecting quarantine: Sister of virus patient goes to dance - school is now closed!
The same will be true, apparently, for anyone discovered to have had contact with a virus patient ...
but voluntary self-quarantine is preferred by local authorities.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3407993/

"Beer is one of the most consumed alcoholic beverages around the world, being rich in nutrients such as carbohydrates, amino acids, minerals, vitamins and other compounds such as polyphenols."

"The health benefits associated with the Mediterranean diet, which combines moderate wine and beer consumption with a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, suggests that polyphenols have synergistic effects with compounds found in other groups of foods."

Who knew?! Corona Beer might be antiviral.
... and brings to mind last years' "5oz Sipper" (bedtime merlot nightcap)

But merlot won't make your mouth pucker (if that's why you're headin' to bed)
https://www.delish.com/entertaining/win ... ine-types/

Bottom line: Wine and beer is good, but not if you can't resist refills.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/edu ... 000118002/

"Princeton University classes will all go online after Spring Break
as a response to the spread of the coronavirus"

Looks like the Spring trend for many schools and businesses!
A good time to upgrade the house for lotsa "at home" work.

Today's email from Newsmax.com:

If you are over 60, you are at increased risk for the virus
If you are over 70, the death rate is 8 percent
If you are over 80, the death rate is almost 15 percent

The CDC is telling seniors to:
- avoid public places and crowds
- stay at home as much as possible
- avoid cruises and long plane flights

Rod ... ...
(off to the store to mingle on the wine aisle)

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.zerohedge.com/health/new-yo ... lls-report

"The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) won't dispatch its firefighters to potential coronavirus calls,
as the city leaves it in the hands of EMTs and paramedics, according to the New York Post "

(however) "the Post notes that at least 30 Seattle-area firefighters were placed under quarantine
after responding to a nursing home where coronavirus erupted."

Obviously, a city cannot allow its fire departments to be quarantined ...
and will insist that they avoid exposure to virus patients. A repeating pattern
in the next few months for the entire country (quarantine if exposed).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.debka.com/quarantine-hencef ... ise-to-42/

"Arrivals from foreign parts anywhere must go into 14 days of home quarantine"
"The new directive will be in force for two weeks"

No need to panic about travel to Israel! ...
just plan on a beginning 14-day vacation.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/arti ... erage.html

"Coronavirus incubation period is just FIVE DAYS on average – but scientists warn one in 100 patients will develop symptoms
AFTER 14 days of quarantine"

"They found that 97.5 per cent of those who develop symptoms did so 11 days of infection and most fell ill within five days."

So, 14-day isolation is reasonable, thereafter 14-day probation with effective monitoring (limited travel, record of contacts, etc.)
may be necessary. And a tattoo on the forehead, nose ring, or whatever would be reassuring to the uninfected.

Rod

[happyrain]

iodine is a good immune booster.
as is bone broth.

[Amigoo]

... and I just learned that iodine deficiency might explain lower-than-normal body temperature (because of thyroid issues).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://nypost.com/2020/03/09/human-lab ... -for-4500/

"The human guinea pigs — who will receive a battery of tests before being selected — will be given two of the virus’ weaker strains,
0C43 and 229E, which should cause mild respiratory symptoms. They will then be given new or existing vaccines."

Seems to me ...
people get a vaccination weeks before an infection - not after ...
since the immune system needs time to respond to the vaccine,
thereafter being ready for the viral visitation.

Seems to me ...
the testing sequence reported means double trouble:
both virus and vaccine challenge the immune system.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/media/dr-ozs-co ... ival-guide

"Disinfect surfaces by using disinfectant sprays instead of wipes,
which can spread germs from one surface to another."

So, wipes (not sprays) are still good for hands

"A fist bump passes one-tenth the germs as a firm handshake"

Isn't "one-tenth" the same as saying "just a little pregnant"?

"Eat foods and take vitamins that support the immune system.
Eating leafy greens and fruits high in vitamins like citruses, blackberries,
and kiwi provide your body with essential vitamins and minerals."

"If you are sick, take 80 milligrams of zinc daily, 250 milligrams of vitamin C twice daily,
250 milligrams of beta-glucan daily, elderberry syrup or lozenges 4 times a day for 5 days"

Isn't beta-glucan like a vaccine (needs to be taken for days to be effective).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3823152/posts

"SCS employee among 70 people quarantined across the Mid-South over coronavirus concerns (Memphis TN)"

"Annie Jones was extra cautious when she went to Treadwell Middle School to pick up her nephew Monday."
"They ain’t giving us no up to date about what’s going on"

Similar to politics: Ain't anybody givin' nobody no up to date.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-n ... s-n1153826

"Taiwan began requiring hospitals to test for and report cases. That helped the government identify those infected,
trace their contacts and isolate everyone involved, preventing the virus from spreading to the community."

The subtlety is that detection occurs quickly and isolation is mandatory!

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/ushome/index.html

"just stay calm and the coronavirus will go away"

Interestingly, this is true (historically, for all viruses) ...
but it's like waiting for the elephant stampede to run through your village
(some people will get hurt - many will not).

"just stay calm"

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/10/opinions ... index.html

"Assume this virus is everywhere. This is a global influenza pandemic caused by a coronavirus."

"If you work remotely for 70% of the day but spend the night out at a restaurant or in large crowds,
you've minimized all that you did during the day to protect yourself."

Informative discussion about Covid-19 ("it's a coronavirus - not flu virus");
highlights that smoking and obesity cause more severe symptoms ...
in addition to older age and existing medical problems

Rod