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An A to Z of aliments that allicin can be used to treat
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COLDS and INFLUENZA

Medical definition

Experts in colds and flu like Professor Ron Eccles, who runs The Common Cold Centre, will confirm that it is very difficult to determine the difference between a bad cold and a mild flu. Classic cold symptoms are headache, fever, malaise, muscle aches and pains, earache, sinus pain, cough, sneezing, runny nose, sore throat and a blocked nose. Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system.
Flu viruses are transmitted by coughing and sneezing. Symptoms commence after an incubation period of 1-4 days and include headaches, fever, loss of appetite, weakness, sore throat, sneezing, runny nose and general aches and pains. They may continue for about a week but a few may go onto develop pneumonia either a primary influenzal viral pneumonia or a secondary bacterial pneumonia. The main bacterial organisms responsible for a secondary infection include Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus influenza and Staphylococcus aureus. All of these bacteria are destroyed by allicin powder.

Treatment regimen
For prevention studies have shown that just 180mg of allicin powder per day can prevent the common cold. If you are already suffering then double or triple the dose for a period of up to 7 days and this will relieve the symptoms to leave you feeling much better.

Testimonial
Mr CP from Rye in Sussex writes: ”When I started a heavy cold and initially took 720mg of allicin powder per day for the duration of the cold. The first thing that struck me was that the runny nose cleared up much faster that it would have normally. I continued with 720mg a day until the worst of the cold was over. I also noted that the usual aftermath of mucus (which usually hangs about because I smoke) was not as severe and cleared more quickly. From that date I reduced the intake to 180mg per day until I ran out last week! Coincidentally or not the following day I came down with another heavy cold and unfortunately I did not take any allicin powder until the end of the week. I immediately took 720mg of allicin powder, and have continued until now which is a week from the start. I won’t say my cold has cleared but it is much better. I can breathe clearly and the congestion is beginning to clear (loosen). As you know I was very congested on Friday last. The other thing, which occurs to me, is that I normally feel dreadful when I have a cold for at least 4-5 days, to the point where I do not feel like doing anything. This time I only felt that bad for two days, i.e. Wednesday and Thursday. However, on Friday and through the weekend my energy levels were good despite the fact that I was still heady from cold. The other side effect of taking allicin I have found is not one of a laxative but more of a regulariser despite the fact that my dietary habits have not changed. This may be coincidence I do not know. There can be little doubt that that allicin has beneficial effects as I am a firm believer that treatment from within is the best way to combat ailments and if the digestive system is working correctly then the body will do the rest. Incidentally, during this time I have only taken the occasional Paracetemol at night to combat headaches.”

Mr CF from Sheerness, Kent, England writes
Dear Peter,
On taking allicin powder capsules for the first time I encountered several positive experiences, I started to realise a huge ”clearing” of the airways, almost a slightly runny/mucusey cold. As this started to diminish I noticed, it seemed, I could draw large volumes of air through my nose or mouth, like I had not done for a good while, what I would call really clear breathing. My wife also commented that I seemed to snore less at this time.

I continued to take allicin powder capsules on a maintained dose of 180mg-360mg of allicin powder every other day depending on how I felt. During this period of approx 6 months I never contracted a cold and had good health despite being in the company of others who had colds. Then, after stopping the allicin powder capsules for approx 6 weeks, I contracted a really severe cold. Straight away I started allicin powder capsules again. Within 2 days there was a noticeable improvement. The allicin powder capsules seemed to be reducing the symptoms of the cold; I was certainly recovering quicker than a colleague at work. Then I ran out of allicin powder. This proved to be a disaster, the cold returned with a vengeance. 11/2 days after running out, the cold was worse than ever. On restarting the allicin powder capsules the cold symptoms started to lessen, but it proved difficult to shake off, until I doubled the dose this was large enough to kill it off the second time. A cold like this would always go to my chest and result in a sore throat, but this time it hasn’t. This is very unusual.

Dosage I took:
As an everyday supplement 180mg-360mg of allicin powder twice a day for 3 days (to start), then 180mg-360mg of allicin powder every other day as maintenance.

As a cold cure: 2 x 360mg of allicin powder every day (this may have needed to be more)

Mrs PMI also from Kent is a sufferer of multiple sclerosis. This means that she has a severely compromised immune system and in previous years has always been highly susceptible to infections. She writes:

Dear Sirs,
Having MS and having no effective immune system I am certain that taking allicin powder capsules over the past winter months has helped to protect me from colds and flu. I am pleased to inform you, therefore, that allicin powder capsules with 100 per cent allicin will be a definite part of my future daily intake.
Thank you so much,
Patricia
COUGH and upper respiratory tract infections

Medical definition

The upper part of the respiratory tract is responsible for warming, humidifying and purifying the air that comes into our body. It is therefore this area that is likely to become damaged by pollution or infected by bacteria or viruses. The mucus membranes that make up the upper respiratory tract, when under stimulation, secrete mucus, and it is this that leads to a stuffy nose, sinusitis, earache or a chronic cough.

An unrelenting cough is most annoying and yet in many cases the true cause is never discovered. We do know that it can be a deep-seated bacterial cause or, where it is caused by a cold it is usually a viral infection. Allicin is good for chest complaints, especially troublesome and persistent coughs, since it has a major antitussive activity. Unlike most over-the-counter medicines allicin powder can destroy both bacterial and viral organisms with consummate ease. This can be achieved in several ways.

Treatment regimen
Put 1000mg of allicin powder in a small cupful of warm milk and gargle for a few minutes. Do this every night for a few days. Then before retiring to bed take 1080mg of allicin powder and continue this until the cough begins to break up. Then reduce the dose down to 720mg and then to 360mg after a further week.
CRYPTOSPORIDIUM

Medical definition

A parasitic infection caused by a protozoan that comes from infected human and animal excrement, commonly found in soil and fresh water. In recent years this has become a much more widespread problem.

In 1993 approximately 400,000 Milwaukee residents were reported to have developed the infection from drinking contaminated water, and dozens died. Recent infections in Great Britain and Canada were also traced to contaminated water supplies and large populations were required to boil water for domestic use for several months. No effective drug medications or water sterilants are available and this parasite remains a cause for concern.

Treatment regimen
Treatment needs to be aggressive and prolonged to have a chance of destroying this parasite. A large dose of up to 1800mg of allicin powder a day should be taken all at once or spread throughout the day. Results will depend on each individual’s response – but don’t be afraid to persevere as the allicin can only do you good.
 
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