Sherri J. Tenpenny DO - Fowl! Bird Flu: It’s Not What You Think

Bird Flu: Its Not What You Think

By Dr. Sherri J. Tenpenny

Copyright 2006 Dr. Sherri J. Tenpenny

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Printed in the United States

ISBN-13: 978-0-9743448-3-6

ISBN-10: 0-9743448-3-4

EPIGRAPH

The truth knocks on the door and you say,

"Go away, I'm looking for the truth," and so it goes away.

Puzzling.

Robert M. Pirsig

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

DISCLAIMER

All information, data, and material contained or provided herein is for general information and educational purposes only. It reflects the compiled efforts and opinions of the author. It is not intended to be, nor is it construed to be, legal or specific medical advice.

All information and web sites were verified and active as of the date and time the manuscript was sent to the printer. Because web sites are eliminated, modified, or updated frequently, the author assumes no responsibility for the removal or updates of links or references.

The information contained herein reflects the author's opinions at the time of the completion of the manuscript. Information and data will change over time as they become available. Updates and possible corrections will be discussed and/or related through seminars, the web site (www.BirdFluHype.com), and/or other forms of general communication. The author assumes no responsibility for updating information that may modify any information presented herein.

The author, New Medical Awareness Seminars, LLC and OsteoMed II, individually, jointly, and severally, are not responsible for the health of, or the health consequences of, any person as a result of this information or other information produced and distributed by New Medical Awareness Seminars, and/or OsteoMed II.

The most important person in bringing this book to life is Cindy Stolten. She must be the most incredible Internet research wizard in the world. Without her assistance, this book would have taken many times longer to write. In addition, writing a book while working with someone online in "real time" who lives in a different state certainly makes the long hours at the keyboard much more enjoyable.

The next three persons to thank are Tris Bolinger, David Dalton, and Debbie Radvar. Tris' steady hand and incredible computer skills created www.BirdFluHype.com almost overnight. From the publishing world and an excellent writer, David helped to add clarity and editorial comment when I was stuck on concepts and feeling lost in the text. Debbie put her marketing hat on and relentlessly pushed me through to completion.

Without the support of the entire OsteoMed II staff, nothing in my life would be possible. You've picked me up when I was tired and discouraged, and you have all played a very significant role in my life, personally and professionally.

I extend gratitude to my dear friends and editors par-excellence, Ingri Cassel and Don Harkins. Don's inspiration started me down the road to the final copy of this book, challenging me to examine the problems we are facing globally and generously imparting his editorial comments. Ingri kept me honest by not letting me hedge on the hard facts. I couldn't have done this without you two.

I am indebted to my closest friends, who have been cheering me on to completion of a book for many years: Lou Paget, Bonnie Shaker, and Sandi Asazawa. Without your encouragement and prodding, the brim of my procrastination hat would still be pulled down over my eyes. Thank you for being there; here's to the books to come.

A few other people need to be mentioned for the support and inspiration they have given me; they know the specifics, and I am grateful they are in my life: Kathi Williams; Dawn Richardson; Stephanie Cave, MD; John Wilson, MD; Doug Moore, PhD; Doris Rapp, MD; Corwyn Beaumont and Dave Block.

A big thanks to my wonderful editor, Norm Friedman. You took a diamond in the rough and turned it into pure gold.

To my mom: You've always believed in me and have been my biggest cheerleader. Thank you for all you have done for my entire life.

To my husband Kevin: You make everything in my life worth living. You are my best friend and my inspiration. Your support of me in every way is more than a dream come true. Thank you for making my life so much fun and filling it with so much love.

Special Dedication

To the memory of Nicholas Regush, my friend and my mentor. Thanks for your contribution to this book and all that I write.

When the hype about bird flu started to draw national and international attention during the spring of 2004, it was difficult for me to comprehend why such a frenzy was being created over so few reported outbreaks and even fewer deaths.

Hysteria should always be looked upon with suspicion; there are logical steps rational minds need to take before declaring the worst-case scenario has arrived. Viewed incrementally, the first steps should be to advise caution, and as the facts become substantiated, alarms and warnings should be introduced. At all cost, panic should be avoided. What would lead national governments and global authorities to abandon a common sense, rational approach to a few deaths, call for international planning, and predict global chaos at the first signs of a virus among flocks of chickens and a handful of people?

Because I have a rather suspicious attitude toward the government in general and the vaccine industry in specifica way of thinking that has evolved from thousands of hours over many years investigating the problems caused by vaccinesa number of questions crossed my mind early on as I started to search for plausible motivations.

1. Why are so many farm chickens sick? What has made these birds more susceptible to the effects of the H5N1 virus? Why are droves of migratory birds dying in obscure locations across the globe?