Us 3 Little Indians: I Never Imagined

I never imagined that I would be pregnant during a time of a frightening viral outbreak. The idea of having to go to a hospital, to undergo a c-section, to have my fragile, newborn baby in a possibly unsafe environment is extremely unsettling. So to calm my nerves, I have researched and prepared our family the best way I know how.

Below are links some article that I have come across as well as links to the products I have purchased for my family. To be clear, I am not a Doctor and I am not saying that this blog post is a "cure" for anything. I am simply sharing my findings.

Collodial Silver

I have been using Collodial Silver for years to combat everything from Sinus Infections to Sore Throats to Pink-Eye. I have used it in Neti-pots, mixed it with coconut oil to make a topical ointment and diluted it with distilled water and ingested it to fight bacterial infections. So far, I have known it to be an effective and safe anti-bacterial.
Personally, I have not used it as an anti-viral. I assume that it is being recommended for Ebola outbreaks, etc as part of a healthy immune system regime.
Here is an article that was shared with me... if you can get through all the scary verbiage, the author has a good point: http://jhaines6.wordpress.com/2014/10/22/just-in-from-alfred-webre-beware-the-current-colloidal-silver-psy-op/
For a more scientific review: http://educate-yourself.org/cs/csfaq.shtml
It is important to purchase a good quality product from a trusted vendor. I buy it from this site. If you have any questions about their products, they are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I buy it at 100ppm, but it is also available at 10ppm:
http://healthfree.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=159

Vitamin C

So, we all know vitamin C is good for us and it boosts our immune systems, right? Benefits include:

Promotes optimal immune functions
Provides antioxidant protection
Promotes normal regulation of heart functions
Promotes cognitive health
Reduces the inflammatory response
Promotes skeleton, muscle and skin health
Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels

And an amazing this happens when it is taken in mega-doses, it becomes an anti-viral! Read this article for more info: http://orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/v10n13.shtml

Here's a link to get some!
http://isotonix.marketamerica.com/area8/USA/Search/Product/2245

Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide

Before I begin saying anything about Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide, I have to warn everybody reading this that this can be VERY dangerous if not administered properly. DO NOT try to figure this out on your own, find someone who has experience using it first!! And follow directions carefully. I've only added this because we have purchased some for ourselves after reading the research above (http://orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/v10n13.shtml)
We also have experience using it for other purposes in the past.

Antioxidants and Immune Building

A healthy body has more resources to fight infection. Below are the supplements I have purchased for our family along with some benefits and research.

A healthy gut for immunity:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/09/130916122214.htm
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/273958.php

Bone Broth Recipe:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/10/05/bone-broth-recipe.aspx

Aloe Juice
www.shop.com/area8/Ultimate+Aloe-603891601-p+.xhtml

Supports a healthy digestive tract
Promotes normal healing
Supports a strong immune system
Promotes digestive comfort

Digestive Enzymes with Probiotics
http://isotonix.marketamerica.com/area8/USA/Search/Product/2227

for the kids: www.shop.com/AREA8/DNA+Miracles+trade+Chewable+Probiotics-1065616466-p+.xhtml

Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
May help ease occasional stomach upset
Provides enzymes and good bacteria that promote the absorption of nutrients
Supports a healthy digestive tract
Supports healthy immune functions

Antioxidants

OPC-3
http://isotonix.marketamerica.com/area8/USA/Search/Product/5418159

For kids: http://isotonix.marketamerica.com/area8/USA/Search/Product/5418219

Combats free radicals
Demonstrates anti-inflammatory activity
Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
Helps maintain healthy circulation by strengthening capillaries, arteries and veins
Helps maintain joint flexibility
Helps promote cardiovascular health
Helps reduce mild menstrual cramping and abdominal pain
Helps support visual health/visual acuity
Potent free radical scavenger
Promotes healthy blood vessel dilation
Promotes healthy nitric oxide levels
Supports a healthy complexion
Supports healthy blood glucose levels
Supports healthy platelet activity
Supports healthy sperm quality
Promotes sinus comfort
Supports immune health

ORAC - Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity
http://isotonix.marketamerica.com/area8/USA/Search/Product/2216

A comprehensive antioxidant network
Antioxidant – powerful free radical scavenger
Supports a healthy immune system
Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
High ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) value
Increased bioavailability due to Bioperine®
Inhibits oxidation of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) cholesterol
Supports cognitive health

Curcumin Extreme (found in Tumeric)
www.shop.com/area8/Curcumin+Extreme-559052302-p+.xhtml

Promotes normal activity of NF-KappaB
Supports normal liver detoxification activity
Supports overall liver health
Promotes apoptosis in unhealthy cells
Promotes normal cell cycle activity
Helps maintain overall cell integrity
Promotes normal cellular regeneration
Helps maintain healthy glutathione levels
Supports normal glutathione synthesis
Promotes the normal production of detoxification enzymes
Supports the body’s natural ability to produce detoxification enzymes
Promotes normal levels of detoxification enzymes that scavenge harmful toxins in the body
Helps to maintain neurological health as we age
Helps to maintain good cognitive health as we age
Promotes normal immune cell-brain (neuron) interactions in order to maintain cognitive health
Promotes neurological health
Protects neurons from the negative effects of free radicals
Powerful antioxidant
Protects the body from the negative effects of free radicals
Promotes free-radical protection
Promotes a strong immune system
Supports joint health
Supports relief from temporary inflammation associated with the normal aging process and daily activity

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
http://isotonix.marketamerica.com/area8/USA/Search/Product/2250
"Coenzyme Q10 is found in the cell membranes of all cells in our body, particularly in the inner mitochondrial membranes, and it is especially concentrated in highly active organs such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, spleen, and adrenal glands. The mitochondria produce large amounts of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which helps cells perform work"