Homeopathy for shrimp aquaculture: increased survival and superoxide dismutase activity in juvenile white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei during a bacterial pathogen-challenge.→

Homeopathy for shrimp aquaculture: increased survival and superoxide dismutase activity in juvenile white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei during a bacterial pathogen-challenge.

Authors:

Mazón-Suástegui, José Manuel; Bernal, Milagro García; Abasolo-Pacheco, Fernando; Avilés-Quevedo, Araceli; Campa-Córdova, Ángel I.; Rodríguez-Jaramillo, Carmen; Marrero, Ricardo Medina

Affiliation:

Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste (CIBNOR, S.C.), México

Source:

Homeopathy (HOMEOPATHY), Feb2016; 105(1): 33-33. (1p)

Publication Type:

Article - abstract

Language:

English

Minor Subjects:

Homeopathic Agents -- Therapeutic Use; Agriculture; Fish -- Classification; Immunity; Superoxide Dismutase

Journal Subset:

Alternative/Complementary Therapies; Europe; Expert Peer Reviewed; Peer Reviewed; UK & Ireland

ISSN:

1475-4916

MEDLINE Info:

NLM UID: 101140517

Entry Date:

20160331

Revision Date:

20160331

DOI:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.homp.2015.12.057 

Accession Number:

112678428

Database:

CINAHL Complete

Systemic Contact Dermatitis from Herbal and Homeopathic Preparations Used for Herpes Virus Treatment. →

Systemic Contact Dermatitis from Herbal and Homeopathic Preparations Used for Herpes Virus Treatment.

Abstract:

Systemic contact dermatitis may occur in contact-sensitized individuals when they are exposed to haptens orally, transcutaneously, intravenously or by inhalation. We report the case of a woman developing a diffuse skin eruption after the topical use of Rhus toxicodendron alcoholic extract and the oral introduction of a homeopathic preparation of the same substance for herpes treatment. An open test, performed with the Rhus toxicodendron tincture, showed an erythemato-oedematous response at 48 h and vesicular reaction at 96 h that was still present after 7 days. Patch test with 65% ethyl alcohol gave negative results. The open test performed, as control, in eight healthy informed subjects revealed negative responses to Rhus tincture application. The result is interesting because in Italy, allergic contact dermatitis to Rhus is uncommon and this case increases the understanding of the pathogenetic mechanism leading to systemic contact dermatitis development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Authors:

Cardinali, Carla1
Francalanci, Stefano1,2
Giomi, Barbara1
Caproni, Marzia1
Sertoli, Achille2
Fabbri, Paolo1 Fabbri@unifi.it

Source:

Acta Dermato-Venereologica. May2004, Vol. 84 Issue 3, p223-226. 4p.

Document Type:

Report

Subject Terms:

*SKIN inflammation
*HAPTENS
*ANTIGENS
*HERPESVIRUS diseases
*IMMUNITY
*CARCINOGENESIS

Author-Supplied Keywords:

herpes virus infection
herpes virus infection.
homeopathy
mother tincture
plant extracts
Rhus toxicodendron

NAICS/Industry Codes:

325410 Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing
325414 Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing

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Author Affiliations:

1II Dermatological Clinic, Department of Dermatological Sciences, University of Florence, Italy
2U.O. Allergological Unit, Department of Dermatological Sciences, University of Florence, Italy

ISSN:

0001-5555

DOI:

10.1080/00015550410023293

Accession Number:

12946175

Fifteen Years' Experience with HomeopathicImmunizations (Homeoprophylaxis)→

Fifteen Years' Experience with HomeopathicImmunizations (Homeoprophylaxis)

Authors:

Hiltner, Richard

Affiliation:

Board of Directors, California Homeopathic Medical Society; Secretary, LIGA Letter, International HomeopathicMedical League

Source:

American Journal of Homeopathic Medicine (AM J HOMEOPATH MED), Summer2014; 107(2): 60-63. (4p)

Publication Type:

Journal Article - tables/charts

Language:

English

Major Subjects:

Homeopathy -- In Infancy and Childhood 
Immunization -- In Infancy and Childhood 
Nosode -- Therapeutic Use -- In Infancy and Childhood 
Communicable Diseases -- Prevention and Control -- In Infancy and Childhood

Minor Subjects:

Immunization Schedule; Infant; Child, Preschool; Child; Homeopaths; Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine -- Adverse Effects; Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine -- Adverse Effects; Intellectual Disability -- Chemically Induced; Autistic Disorder -- Chemically Induced; Smallpox -- Prevention and Control; Diphtheria -- Prevention and Control; Poliomyelitis -- Prevention and Control

Abstract:

Over a fifteen-year period, 184 children between ages two months and twelve years were given potentized Polio, trivalent Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus [DPT], and Measles, Mumps and Rubella [MMR] vaccines. None of the children developed those diseases over the course of the study. There was one episode of a minor skin eruption. If one adds this information to the results of the study by Isaac Golden on 1305 children over thirteen years, almost 1,500 children receiving homeopathic immunization obtained excellent results.

Journal Subset:

Alternative/Complementary Therapies; Editorial Board Reviewed; Expert Peer Reviewed; Peer Reviewed; USA

Special Interest:

Pediatric Care

ISSN:

1934-2454

MEDLINE Info:

NLM UID: 101146804

Entry Date:

20140806

Revision Date:

20150712

Accession Number:

107870771

Database:

CINAHL Complete

Homeopathy and Antimicrobial Resistance...HRI Malta 2017¿Cutting Edge Research in Homeopathy: Presentation Abstracts→

Homeopathy and Antimicrobial Resistance...HRI Malta 2017¿Cutting Edge Research in Homeopathy: Presentation Abstracts

Authors:

Fisher, Peter

Affiliation:

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, London, United Kingdom

Source:

Homeopathy (HOMEOPATHY), 2018 Supplement; 107: 55-78. (24p)

Publication Type:

Article - abstract, proceedings

Language:

English

Minor Subjects:

Homeopathic Agents; Drug Resistance, Microbial

Abstract:

Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a massive global problem. An estimated 10 million people die annually from antibiotic resistant infections. The costs are projected to rise to $100 trillion a year by 2050. Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) has said 'We are approaching a time when things as common as a strep throat or a child's scratched knee could once again kill'. The WHO takes AMR very seriously and has published data on AMR worldwide. Methods : I will review current strategies for tackling AMR. The Independent Review on AMR published in May 2016 made several recommendations. These include a global public awareness campaign, improved surveillance and more rapid diagnostic methods. The British Government has also published a strategy to tackle AMR. These recommendations will only slow, not reverse the spread of antibiotic resistance, unless new antibiotics are discovered. It is several decades since a new class of antibiotics was discovered. Neither of these strategies recommend exploration of innovative integrated medicine approaches. Results: I will present a head-to-head randomised clinical trial of an Echinacea preparation against oseltamivir, which has lessons for homeopathy research. I will discuss randomised controlled trials of homeopathy for infectious respiratory tract conditions and a health technology assessment of homeopathy. I will review the evidence from clinical effectiveness studies of homeopathy in this domain, including the large-scale French EPI-3 study and the two multinational IIPCOS studies. These consistently indicate that use of homeopathy is associated with much reduced use of antibiotics. Conclusion: Homeopathy should be part of an integrated strategy for tackling AMR. The homeopathic approach is not about killing micro-organisms; it seeks to promote patient resistance to infection, modulate innate immunity, and cultivate a healthy microbiome.

Journal Subset:

Alternative/Complementary Therapies; Europe; Expert Peer Reviewed; Peer Reviewed; UK & Ireland

ISSN:

1475-4916

MEDLINE Info:

NLM UID: 101140517

Entry Date:

20180215

Revision Date:

20180215

DOI:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1632420 

Accession Number:

127874169

Database:

CINAHL Complete

Homeopathic treatment as an alternative prophylactic to minimize bacterial infection and prevent neonatal diarrhea in calves. →

Homeopathic treatment as an alternative prophylactic to minimize bacterial infection and prevent neonatal diarrhea in calves.

Abstract:

Bovine neonatal diarrhea is common due low immunity in newborn calves, poor management (or absence) of sanitary barriers, and other factors. Newborn calves with diarrhea in the first days of life suffer failure to thrive and may die if left untreated. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether prophylactic administration of a homeopathic product (Dia 100 ® ) can control bovine neonatal diarrhea in calves born on a farm with substantial sanitary challenges. We counted total bacteria and protozoan parasites in fecal samples. We measured serum glucose, total protein, globulin, albumin, cholesterol and triglycerides on days 1, 7 and 14 of life. Twenty newborn calves were maintained in individual stalls, and were divided in two groups: ten untreated animals (control) and ten animals treated with Dia 100 ® . Fecal consistency was evaluated daily. We diagnosed diarrhea in five animals in the treated group, and in all animals from the control group. Infections with Escherichia coli and Giardia duodenalis were identified as the responsible organisms. The E. coli count was low in the treatment group on day 7 of life compared with the control group. Antibiotics were given to eight animals in the control group, and to two animals in the treatment group. On day of life 7, serum levels of total protein and globulins were higher in the control group, but were lower on day 14. Serum levels of glucose and triglycerides were greater in treated animals on days 7 and 14, suggesting that the homeopathic product contributes to improvement of intestinal health and absorption and nutrients. We conclude that Dia 100 ® controls diarrhea with 50% of efficacy, and reduces antibiotic utilization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Authors:

Fortuoso, Bruno F.1
Volpato, Andreia2
Rampazzo, Luana1
Glombowsky, Patrícia1
Griss, Luiz Gustavo1
Galli, Gabriela M.1
Stefani, Lenita M.1,2
Baldissera, Matheus D.3
Ferreira, Emanuel B.4
Machado, Gustavo5
da Silva, Aleksandro S.1,2 aleksandro_ss@yahoo.com.br

Source:

Microbial Pathogenesis. Jan2018, Vol. 114, p95-98. 4p.

Document Type:

Article

Subject Terms:

*HOMEOPATHY
*NEONATAL diarrhea in cattle
*BACTERIAL diseases in animals
*PREVENTION
*MICROBIOLOGY
*FECES
*GIARDIA

Author-Supplied Keywords:

Calves
Diarrhea
E. coli
Homeopathic
Intestinal health
Treatment

Author Affiliations:

1Department of Animal Science, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Brazil
2Post-Graduate Program in Animal Science, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Brazil
3Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Brazil
4Medical Veterinarian, Londrina, Brazil
5Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA

ISSN:

0882-4010

DOI:

10.1016/j.micpath.2017.11.041

Accession Number:

128003381

You give me fever. →

You give me fever.

Authors:

Johnson, Paul

Source:

TES: Times Educational Supplement. 10/12/2001, Issue 4450, TES FRIDAY p14. 2p. 1 Black and White Photograph.

ABSTRACT: Discusses guidelines in preventing an influenza epidemic in schools in Great Britain. Immunization of children; Medication with the anti-viral drug Relenza 48 hours after contracting the disease; Frequent handwashing; Regular cleaning classrooms with disinfectant; Advising students to cover the nose and mouth when sneezing; Increasing intake of vitamin C- and zinc-rich food.

Supplement use, other dietary and demographic variables and serum vitamin C in NHANES II. →

Supplement use, other dietary and demographic variables and serum vitamin C in NHANES II.

Authors:

Dickinson, V.A.
Block, G.

Source:

Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Jul94, Vol. 94 Issue 7, p792. 1/8p.

Document Type:

Article

Subject Terms:

*DIETARY supplements
*SEROTHERAPY

NAICS/Industry Codes:

446191 Food (Health) Supplement Stores
414510 Pharmaceuticals and pharmacy supplies merchant wholesalers

Abstract:

Reports on the result of a study about the effects of the use of regular supplement to serum vitamin C levels.

Genetically Engineered Ascorbic acid-deficient Live Mutants of Leishmania donovani induce long lasting Protective Immunity against Visceral Leishmaniasis. →

Anand, S., & Madhubala, R. (2015). Genetically Engineered Ascorbic acid-deficient Live Mutants of Leishmania donovani induce long lasting Protective Immunity against Visceral Leishmaniasis. Scientific Reports, 10706. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep10706

ABSTRACT:Visceral leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania donovani is the most severe systemic form of the disease. There are still no vaccines available for humans and there are limitations associated with the current therapeutic regimens for leishmaniasis. Recently, we reported functional importance of Arabino-1, 4-lactone oxidase (ALO) enzyme from L. donovani involved in ascorbate biosynthesis pathway. In this study, we have shown that ΔALO parasites do not affect the ability of null mutants to invade visceral organs but severely impair parasite persistence beyond 16 week in BALB/c mice and hence are safe as an immunogen. Both short term (5 week) and long term (20 week) immunization with ΔALO parasites conferred sustained protection against virulent challenge in BALB/c mice, activated splenocytes and resulted in induction of pro-inflammatory cytokine response. Protection in immunized mice after challenge correlated with the stimulation of IFN-γ producing CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. Antigen-mediated cell immunity correlated with robust nitrite and superoxide generation, macrophage-derived oxidants critical in controlling Leishmania infection. Our data shows that live attenuated ΔALO parasites are safe, induce protective immunity and can provide sustained protection against Leishmania donovani. We further conclude that the parasites attenuated in their anti-oxidative defence mechanism can be exploited as vaccine candidates.

Addition of ascorbic acid solution to stored murine red blood cells increases posttransfusion recovery and decreases microparticles and alloimmunization. →

Stowell, S. R., Smith, N. H., Zimring, J. C., Fu, X., Palmer, A. F., Fontes, J., … Yazer, M. H. (2013). Addition of ascorbic acid solution to stored murine red blood cells increases posttransfusion recovery and decreases microparticles and alloimmunization. Transfusion, 53(10), 2248–2257. https://doi.org/10.1111/trf.12106

ABSTRACT: Background The storage of red blood cells ( RBCs) results in numerous changes, which over time result in decreased recovery of transfused RBCs. In addition (at least in animal models), stored RBCs can be more immunogenic and also stimulate the systemic release of inflammatory cytokines in transfusion recipients. One component of the RBC storage lesion is the accumulation of oxidative damage. We tested the hypothesis that adding a chemical antioxidant (ascorbic acid) to stored RBCs would improve the quality of the stored RBCs. Study Design and Methods RBCs were harvested from FVB. HOD mice that express an RBC-specific model transgene ( HOD) and stored for 14 days with either ascorbic acid in saline or saline alone. Twenty-four-hour posttransfusion recovery of RBCs was tracked by flow cytometry. Alloimmunization was monitored by flow cytometry crossmatch. Cytokines were monitored by multiplex bead arrays. Results RBCs stored under standard conditions had decreased 24-hour posttransfusion recovery and increased induction of both alloantibodies and interleukin ( IL)-6 and monocyte chemoattractant protein ( MCP)-1 secretion in the mouse recipients. Addition of ascorbic acid from 3.6 to 10.8 mmol/ L resulted in a significant decrease in microparticle formation, an improved RBC 24-hour posttransfusion recovery (p < 0.01), and a decrease in recipient alloimmunization (p = 0.0001). Induction of MCP-1 and IL-6 secretion was not decreased by ascorbic acid. Conclusions These data indicate that the addition of ascorbic acid solution to RBCs during storage has a beneficial effect on recovery and immunogenicity of RBCs, but not cytokine induction. The addition of ascorbic acid (or other antioxidants) to human RBCs may have beneficial effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Vitamin C supplementation improved the efficacy of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine.→

Vitamin C supplementation improved the efficacy of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine. By: Wu, Minsheng, He, Meina, Kang, Youmin, Food & Agricultural Immunology, 09540105, Dec2018, Vol. 29, Issue 1

Database: Academic Search Complete

Vitamin C supplementation improved the efficacy of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine 

Vitamin C (VC) is an essential micronutrient and plays important roles in various biological processes including immune responses. Vaccination can stimulate immune responses effectively for prevention of virual infection. Adequate VC intake is required for the immune system to function efficiently. In this study, we evaluated the biological function of VC on immune response to inactivated foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine. The C57BL/6 mice were injected intraperitoneally with different dose of VC daily following immunization with inactivated FMD vaccine. The results showed high dose of VC supplementation significantly increased IgG level. Similarly, high dose of VC supplementation enhanced Th2 and Th17 cellular immune responses and also increased MHCII expression on dendritic cells. Taken together, these data indicate that high dose of VC supplementation can modulate Th2 and Th17 cellular immune responses to inactivated FMD vaccine and manifest the necessity for effective vaccination.

Keywords: Vitamin C; foot-and-mouth disease; vaccine; efficacy

Five Reasons to NOT get the Flu Vaccine

Five Reasons to NOT get the Flu Vaccine by Elena Cecchetto

INGREDIENTS

1. Various chemicals: Formaldehyde, beta-propiolactonethimerosol, sodium taurodeoxycholate, neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B, sodium deoxycholate, polysorbate 80 (Tween 80), hydrocortisone, gentamicin sulfate, ovalbumin, nonylphenol ethoxylate, polymyxin, neomycin, polysorbate 80, octylphenol ethoxylate (Triton X-100), sodium phosphate, gelatin, ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA), monosodium glutamate, hydrolyzed porcine gelatin, sucrose, gentamicin sulfate.¹

2. Eggs: If you are allergic to eggs, or have asthma, the flu and yellow fever vaccines might be ones to be wary of. You might want to ask for a low-egg vaccine.²

3. Thimerosol (Mercury): This ingredient may or may not have been linked to autism.³

SIDE EFFECTS

Would febrile seizure⁴, narcolepsy⁵, Asthma², Guillain-Barré syndrome⁶, or fetal toxicity⁷ be worse than the flu? These are some of the side effects considered to be linked to flu vaccines.

Or the flu itself? A study published in 2011 made an association about increased likelihood of coming down with the flu after having received the vaccine.⁸

OTHER RESOURCES

People are turning to natural sources Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Oregano Oil, turmeric, echinacea, reishi mushrooms and so on to strengthen their immune systems. During the 1918 flu epidemic, the Homeopathic Physicians demonstrated a 1.05% mortality rate while orthodox medicine saw approximately a 30% death rate⁹.

PREVENTATIVE MEASURES

The Center for Disease control says that the flu vaccine is the best way to control influenza¹⁰. What about getting plenty of rest, exercise, proper nutrition, drinking plenty of fluids and regular hand washing.

Consider other medical authorities’ proactive measures. Europe's drugs regulator has ruled Pandemrix (the swine flu vaccine) should no longer be used in people aged under twenty⁵. Australia no longer recommends the annual flu shot for children under five years old¹¹.

CHOICE

Everybody is different. Use your right to choose. Or in other words, “educate before you vaccinate”. Consider that our immune system is a highly refined and intellectual system that works naturally and effectively by way of protection through our mucous membranes (skin, mouth, ears) not by way of intramuscular injection.

References.

1. http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/appendices/B/excipient-table-2.pdf
2. http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/patients/patients_leaflets/paediatrics/patient_info_egg_imms.pdf
3. http://thinktwice.com/fraud.htm
4. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/02/12/alert--seizures-now-reported-in-kids-receiving-flu-vaccine.aspx
5. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/22/us-narcolepsy-vaccine-pandemrix-idUSBRE90L07H20130122
6. http://www.medicinenet.com/guillain-barre_syndrome/article.htm
7. http://het.sagepub.com/content/early/2012/09/12/0960327112455067.abstract?rss=1
8. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22001885
9. http://hpathy.com/homeopathy-papers/homeopathy-allopathy-and-the-1918-influenza-pandemic/

10. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/wk/mm62e0111.pdf

11. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/02/12/alert--seizures-now-reported-in-kids-receiving-flu-vaccine.aspx