Antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
A new, antibiotic-resistant strain of Staph bacteria has made its presence known in the US. Once mostly found in hospitals, the strain is now spreading through casual contact in communities. It is extremely difficult to control with Western medicine, although strides are being made. This Staph infection is particularly dangerous to susceptible populations, the sick, the elderly and the very young.
The question is: Do "alternative" healing modalities have something to add to the conversation? What can we, as Healers, offer in the way of prevention and/or cure?
Here's what I said on the Ojai Post, where the question was first raised:
Wash your hands regularly. I don't suggest antibacterial soap unless you think you've been exposed, but do rub vigorously. Some hospitals are increasing their use of alcohol-based washes, as that seems to kill the bacteria. Alcohol can be used on surfaces like doorknobs as well, but be aware that this strain of Staph can also live in fabrics.
Get plenty of rest.
Eat plenty of veggies and fruits and minimal meat, dairy and wheat products. Caffeine, sugar, alcohol (yes even wine) and recreational drugs (yes, even marijuana) also depress the immune system.
Drink lots of water. Divide your weight by two. Drink at least that many ounces of water per day. Diet coke does not count as water. Water counts as water.
Some people claim that taking digestive enzymes and/or probiotics (good bacteria) can help stave off infection. Both are available at Rainbow Bridge or on my website (www.ojaicolontherapy.com/store.html). (You can also call me and pick it up at the office).
There is a lot of debate about the preventative use of things like Olive Leaf Extract, Echinacea, etc. I don't use them that way but I might take them if I get sick.
Chinese herbalists are great at building immune power. I've personally had great results with one here in town, Nathan Kaehler.
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From the standpoint of the Q'ero, the last of the Inca, it is always better if we learn how to energetically step outside of consensual reality. What that means is to reprogram your energy field with protections and protectors so that your dna is encoded with the self of the healed future rather than the compromised present. This can be done by receiving the initiatory rites and by receiving shamanic sessions. Medical studies have been done to prove that we are shifting the dna to a higher functioning state which enable us to live, age and die differently when we partake in this energetic work. By stepping off the Karmic wheel, we reinvent ourselves. This energetic work keeps us out of harm's way on the levels of immunity and vibration. The initiatory rites I mentioned are available free of charge all over the world and are called the Munay-Ki. I give them here in Ojai and if you go to Munay-Ki.org you can find them all over the world if you don't live in Ojai. I also give the shamanic sessions here in Ojai and am listed in Ojai Healers. Let's all learn to dream our world into being. That is what is at hand...and what is available...
Posted by: sarah hawley | November 16, 2007 05:44 AM
From the standpoint of the Q'ero, the last of the Inca, it is always better if we learn how to energetically step outside of consensual reality. What that means is to reprogram your energy field with protections and protectors so that your dna is encoded with the self of the healed future rather than the compromised present. This can be done by receiving the initiatory rites and by receiving shamanic sessions. Medical studies have been done to prove that we are shifting the dna to a higher functioning state which enable us to live, age and die differently when we partake in this energetic work. By stepping off the Karmic wheel, we reinvent ourselves. This energetic work keeps us out of harm's way on the levels of immunity and vibration. The initiatory rites I mentioned are available free of charge all over the world and are called the Munay-Ki. I give them here in Ojai and if you go to Munay-Ki.org you can find them all over the world if you don't live in Ojai. I also give the shamanic sessions here in Ojai and am listed in Ojai Healers. Let's all learn to dream our world into being. That is what is at hand...and what is available...
Posted by: sarah hawley | November 16, 2007 05:45 AM