Saving the magic bullet

Maybe you thought, like I did, that as long as you personally didn't
overuse antibiotics, you were not at risk for developing an
antibiotic-resistant strain of infection.

But apparently, we are all at risk when antibiotics are overused. A
disturbing new study found a high prevalence of antibiotic resistant
bacteria in a remote rural village of Bolivia where there is very
little contact with outsiders, and almost no access to antibiotics.

Antibiotic resistance is caused when some, but not all, of the
bacteria is vanquished by an antibiotic. Then, the bacteria that
remain adapt and grow stronger. When it spreads and multiplies, it
no longer succumbs to the medication. Even Vancomycin, the
strongest antibiotic currently available, is now unable to fight
certain strains of bacteria.

But even if humans stop overusing antibiotics and causing this
resistance we will still be facing another big antibiotic problem.
Livestock. Seventy percent of all antibiotics manufactured are used
in agricultural settings. That's a staggering number, especially
when you consider that most of it is used solely to spawn growth
(and profits) -- not to treat the animals therapeutically. 

The World Health Organization knows this is a problem and has
recommended a ban on the practice. The FDA also took this
position back in 1972, but, as usual, they seem powerless in the
face of the lobbying forces of big pharma. They're  vigorously
trying to protect their products and keep them in use. And
organizations that represent manufacturers of animal health care
products are staunchly defending the practice, as well.

There's a saying that describes the extent of people's concern
about political and environmental issues -- "not in my backyard."
What seems to be clear when it comes to this issue is that the
whole world is becoming our backyard. It is no longer enough to
just watch out for your own health practices and food
consumption. Every single one of us will be affected if we render
antibiotics powerless in the next couple of decades.

But you don't have to quit your day job and become a full-time
activist around these issues to do your part. Just do what you can:
Use natural remedies to boost your body's natural immune system
as much as possible. Do the same for your children and everyone
in your family.

Then, take it one or two steps further. Enlighten other people you
know about the secrets of natural health. Share your Nutrition &
Healing newsletters with them; get them their own subscription for
the holidays. When you entertain or go to a potluck dinner party,
serve organic foods. And when your friends tell you how good
your cooking is, tell them how it's the ingredients that impart the
extra flavor and explain why. When people notice that you are
healthier, that your food tastes better, they will want to know your
secret, and, hopefully, follow your lead.

While you may not single-handedly save antibiotics from
becoming useless, your consistent actions could help increase
awareness of this enormous looming issue and make a difference.
If you want to learn more about efforts to curb the overuse of
antibiotics, visit www.keepantibioticsworking.com.

When you have a magic bullet, it's best to save it for when you
really need it -- not just use it because you can. Otherwise, before
you know it, all the magic will be gone.

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The virus that keeps going and going and going…

Q: I have been suffering with shingles for 10 weeks now and am
using conventional medicine without much luck. Can you help me
find something natural that might bring a little relief?

JVW: Since your pain has been present for so many weeks, it is
possible that you could be suffering from post-herpetic neuralgia, a
continuing irritation of the nerves even after the active infection
has subsided.

A study that came out last year suggests that topical geranium oil
might be a good option for immediate relief. The more highly
concentrated, the better, with study participants reporting pain
relief in direct proportion to the percentage of geranium oil present
in their topical mixture. Capsaicin cream has also been shown to
provide some relief, although it was outdone by the geranium oil in
this study.

Even if the infection from the herpes virus that causes shingles has
subsided, taking general "infection-prevention" steps would still be
a good way to support your system overall. I discussed these at
some length in the April 2001 issue of Nutrition & Healing, but
just to briefly recap, general recommendations include: eliminating
sugar, refined carbohydrates, and allergies (if any). Also,
incorporating at least 25,000 IU of vitamin A, 25 milligrams of
zinc, and 2,000 milligrams of vitamin C, twice daily can boost the
protection even more.

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What is…arginine?

Arginine is a nonessential amino acid that has multiple functions in
the body. It stimulates immune function and promotes the secretion
of the hormones glucagon, insulin and growth hormone. It also
helps increase protein synthesis for cell building. Body builders,
and those who have open wounds that are healing might also want
to increase their intake of this amino acid.

However, people with any type of herpes virus, such as shingles,
should pay close attention to their arginine levels, since it actually
supports the virus' growth. Increasing levels of another amino acid,
lysine, can help combat this problem.

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