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A Medical Guide to Bioterrorism

Frequently
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How can natural medicine be strong enough to treat these diseases?

History tells an encouraging story. For example, homeopathic medicine has an impressive track record of treating cholera. In Cincinnati, during the 1849 cholera epidemic, the homeopathic and the conventional hospitals kept a daily list of their patients in the newspaper, giving names and addresses of those cured and those who died. Only 3% of the 1,116 homeopathic patients died, compared to between 48% and 60% of those in conventional hospitals.(Bradford, Logic of Figures, p.68, 113-146 and Coulter, Divided Legacy, vol.3pp 268) Conventional medicine was primitive back then, so we would expect better results today. However, the statistics do show the effectiveness of homeopathic medicine. A similar success story occurred in 1878 with the yellow fever epidemic in the American South. (Coulter, Divided Legacy, vol. 3 pp.299-302)

Why do we need this information?
In the event of widespread infection, it has been reported that there may be insufficent medications or medical personnel to treat and diagnose our population. Natural medicine can provide an important adjunct to conventional treatments. In the event that conventional treatments are unavailable, it may be the only available treatment.

During the Middle Ages millions were killed by Plague, but our situation is very different today. These treatments were not available then. The pharmacological properties of plant medicines were not understood and vaccines and homeopathic medicine had not been invented.

What information is found in each chapter?

Each chapter gives a basic explanation in non-medical terms of each disease, describes the symptoms, the availability of vaccinations, the incubation period, the conventional treatment plan and a natural medicine plan. The natural medicine plan gives a list remedies and formulas and explains how they work to support the immune system and relieve symptoms.

What other information is in the Guide?

A disease identification chart. The chart lists the 12 diseases covered in the Guide and uses bullets to show you, at a glance, if the disease is contagious and do symptoms include diarrhea and dehydration, fever, hemorrhage, hypothermia, headache, enlarged lymph nodes and is“flu” a first symptom. (This is a partial list.)
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) precautions for dealing with infected patients.
A glossary of medical terms. Some of the language in the Guide may be unfamilair to some readers. The glossary explains these terms in everyday language.
Sources of quality botanical and homeopathic products. These are sources of products I use to treat my own patients, myself and my family.
Useful web links for additional resources.

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The Guide is published for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for seeking available medical care from a licensed professional.