Stengler - Natures Virus Killers

Natures Virus Killers

Mark Stengler, N.D., CHT, HHP

The Natural Physician

with Arden Moore

Copyright 2000 by Mark Stengler

All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Stengler, Mark.

Natures virus killers / by Mark Stengler.

p. cm.

ISBN 0-87131-898-9 ISBN 978-0-87131-898-5

1. Virus diseasesAlternative treatment. 2. Naturopathy. I. Title.
RC114.5 .S74 2000
616.92506dc21

99-053637

Book design by Rik Lain Schell

Cartoons by Mel Schoneberger

Printed in Canada

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A special thanks to my very patient and supportive wife, Angela. To our son, Mark Jr., who gave me lots of much needed breaks by running into my office while working on this book. To Dr. Jason Schneider, for his research assistance on the first two chapters of the book. To my talented editor Ardenthanks for the great work. Mel Schoenberger for his great cartoon drawings. To my patients, from whom I learn every day.

This book is about power. And control. And fighting back. You can gain all three through knowledge.

How many times have you found yourself sitting on that cold stainless steel table inside a doctors exam room feeling miserable from a cold, the flu, or other health condition? After the exam, the doctor tells you, Its a viral infection. Theres really nothing I can do except tell you to get some rest, drink plenty of fluids, and wait it out.

You exit the office feeling powerlessand still miserable.

In Natures Virus Killers, Ill teach you about all the formidable weapons you possess that can dueland often, defeatviral invaders. Ill guide you into a program to get your immune system in super shape, so that you can dodge the latest bug hitting your co-workers at the office.

Yes, the enemy is out there. Thousands of viruses are floating all around you every minute of every day. They are constantly searching for weak prey to penetrate. Some viruses wiggle inside bodies, but are soundly defeated by armies of immune cells. Other viruses victoriously overtake bodies whose armies are too busy fighting other fronts triggered by constant stress, poor diets, and lack of exercise. The most mighty and stubborn fleet of viruses can initiate cancer cells or develop into AIDS inside some victims.

A few viruses may actually deserve a welcome mat into the bodylike chicken pox. You may be surprised to learn that antibiotics have no effect against viruses. Resaon for concern? Read on.

So, what are your allies in this war on viruses? Nature. Amazingly powerful and effective natural therapies stand ready to assist you. Many of these therapies have been used successfully for centuries in European and Eastern cultures but are only now being hailed as the latest cure by conventional doctors in Western cultures like North America.

Every day, I witness these amazingly powerful and effective therapies work their magic on my patients. A debilitating flu can be knocked out within hours using natural remedies. Acute ear infections can be cleared in minutes. A chronic viral infection like herpes that has nagged a person for years can disappear within weeks of treatment.

The allies that answer your bodys call to arms include herbs, foods, homeopathy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, vitamins, minerals, visualization, and mental imagery. They work with your bodys immune system to not only relieve the symptoms, but dig down and treat the underlying cause of the problem.

Let me illustrate. A common reason why some people are prone to colds is because they eat too much refined sugar in their diet. Large quantities of refined sugar are anything but a sweet deal for your body. They rob your immune system of needed nutrients, making it unable to fend off an invasion by cold viruses.

Conventional medicine calls for taking over-the-counter medications or prescriptions, but the cold virus doesnt budge. The person sneezes, coughs, and wheezes for days.

The natural remedy game plan is much more complete. By reducing the intake of refined sugar and adding more organic foods and vital supplements to the diet, the person is better equipped to stop the symptoms and the cold virus. The next time the cold bug is going around, the body now has an impenetrable shield.

Natural therapies work at the cause and they do so with little to no harmful side effects. Think about that. How many times have you read sentence upon sentence of cautions and warnings on the label of a prescription bottle or over-the-counter medication packet? You feel like youre trading off one aspect of your health for another. Why resolve one crisis at the price of harming various organs and structures in your body?

In this book, you will discover how natural therapies can give you more of a role in your health care. Instead of feeling helpless, you can become a partner with your natural healthcare practitioner to customize a battle plan that meets your specific health needs.

Most of the recommendations in this book are compatible with conventional therapies. They work withnot againstconditions that require prescriptions.

In summary, all therapies addressed in Natures Virus Killers are designed to enhancenot weakenyour immune system. Not only do they help you in times of need, but they also help prevent you from being infected.

It all goes back to power. And control. And fighting back. This book arms you with the knowledge to take charge of your own health and harness the very power of nature for your own personal use.

Yours in good health and vitality,

Mark Stengler N.D., CHT, HHP
The Natural Physician

What is a virus?

How does a virus invade a cell?

Whats the difference between a virus and bacteria?

What are some common viruses?

Why are antibiotics powerless against viruses?

What are antiviral agents?

In their earliest forms, viruses were harmless messengers delivering hereditary information from newly developed life to its offspring in plants, fungi, protozoa, animals, and eventually people.

As viruses evolved and adapted to environmental changes around them, they ceded their messenger roles to cells and took on a more sinister role of infecting genes. In fact, virus is the Latin word for poison.

Some viral infections are short-lived: colds, the flu, sore throats. Others are lifelong: hepatitis and AIDS (caused by the human immunodeficiency virus). Collectively, viral infections represent the prime reason people visit doctors for medical care.