Section 16 Poisons

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Section 16

Poisons

Part 1Bites, Stings

URTICARIA (Nettle Rash)

SYMPTOMSSmall, pale swellings on the skin, with severe itching and burning which comeand go, to be replaced by others. Each lesion lasts a few hours, and is succeeded by new ones inother places.

CAUSESOne cause is contact with the nettle plant, which pricks a poison into the skin. Othercauses include wheat, milk, eggs, chocolate, and other food allergens.

HYDROThe following formula is from the author's book, Water Therapy Manual (see bookstore):

Sponging with very hot water, Hot salt or alkaline Sponge, rolonged !eutral "ath (p. 239).

ENCOURAGEMENTray earnestly for help in all the little things of life, and you will beready when great crises come.

INSECT STING

SYMPTOMS#edness, slight swelling, and possibly some itching.

#eaction to the sting can sometimes be more pronounced$ hoarseness, labored breathing,confusion, difficult swallowing, and severe swelling.

Sometimes the reaction can be severe$ possible closing of the airway and perhaps shock%cyanosis and a drop in blood pressure&.
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CAUSESertain stinging insects in !orth (merica can cause reactions %honeybees, bumblebees, (frican bees, hornets, scorpions, fire ants, yellow )ackets, wasps, spiders, centipedes, andants&. Of these, the honeybee, yellow )acket, and (frican bee are the most dangerous.

"ee venom contains formaldehyde.

!ote$ Each year, bee stings cause more deaths in (merica than snake bites.

TREATMENT

* ull out the stinger, if any remains. %Honeybees leave their stinger in the wound. +t must bepulled out immediately, for it keeps pulsating venom into the skin.& (void removing the stingerwith your fingers use a knife blade to scrape it out, to avoid s-ueeing in more poison.

* (pply a paste of baking soda and water on the area or a compress that is wet with ammoniawater %more useful for scorpion stings&.

* /et a little calcium gluconate and put it on the area.

* rush a charcoal tablet and place in the area, and cover with cloth. This will reduce pain andswelling. ut some wet powdered charcoal in an cloth and tie it on for 012 hours.

* harcoal has an amaing adsorptive %not absorptive& ability to pull into itself to3ins andpoisons, thus neutraliing them. This is due to its large chemical surface and the fact thatcharcoal is pure carbon. The carbon molecules are eager to unite with other substances.

* lay or mud can also be used, especially if you are out in the woods. ut some mud on it as

soon as possible and leave it on for a half hour. Try to select the mud from a clean place, notfrom a mud hole, where animals may have polluted it. +f pain persists, apply charcoal.

* (n enyme1based meat tenderier breaks down the proteins that make up insect venom, but youhave to use it right away for it to be effective.

* To avoid infection, do not scratch the area.

* (lso helpful are calcium chloride, hydrochloric acid, or ammonium chloride on the area.

* (pply poultice of white oak bark and leaves, comfrey, and slippery elm.

* ain gels, 45SO, or aladryl lotions can be applied.

* alamine lotion often reduces the itching.

* 4rink as much yellow dock tea as you can or take echinacea %tea or in capsule form&.

* +ronically, either hot or cold will lessen the pain.


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* ( lengthy hot tub bath will help relieve abdominal pain that often develops after a bite.

* ( cold pack or ice pack on the area will help relieve pain.

* Those sensitive to stings should avoid situations in which they might get stung. +f they have to

be in such localities, they are wise to carry adrenalin %epinephrine& with them and beaccompanied by a friend who can go for help. #eactions can occur within minutes or hours.ontact a physician. 4eath can result if treatment is not sought.

* +f you have a known allergy to a certain venom, you can have a physician prescribe anemergency treatment kit which you can keep with you.

* urchase a small venom e3tractor and keep it with you.

* S-uashing a yellow )acket releases a chemical that causes other yellow )ackets to attack. /henone stings, that also causes the others to become e3cited. +f bit, run. 6o indoors or )ump into

water. +nsects have a hard time following a person through a thicket of woods.

* +nsects are repelled by the odor of turpentine.

* Stinging insects prefer dark colors. So wear white or light1colored clothing.

* 4o not wear perfumes of any kind.

* +nsects are attracted to people who are deficient in inc. Take at least 78 mg a day.

* Sometimes brewer's yeast or garlic rubbed on the skin deters insects.

* 4rinking alcohol or eating an e3cess of sugar attracts biting, and other, insects.

* (lso see 9Spider "ite,9 which includes that of black widows. (lso see 9Snake "ite.9 Treatmentfor a black widow bite is the same as that for a snake bite.

ENCOURAGEMENTraise 6od for all His blessings, and you will have more to praise Himfor. How many are the dangers He has protected you from:

CHIGGERS

SYMPTOMS( red spot that itches intensely for about 0 days.

CAUSEShiggers, also called red bugs, are e3tremely tiny insects in the class %arthropoda,eight1legged creatures& which includes scorpions, spiders, and mites. They prefer grassy, weedy,
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fields, but are also found in wooded areas. They are active from 5ay to September, andespecially during ;une and ;uly.

5oving slowly, a chigger crawls along until he finds a tight spot in a body crease or where theclothing is tight. Then, about < hours after hitching a ride, he digs in by in)ecting fluid which

dissolves tissue and produces a welt. (bout 017 hours later the itching begins and continues forabout 0 days.

TREATMENT

* #emove the chigger by scratching off with a fingernail, or apply castor oil or =aseline. (nothermethod is to apply clear nail polish to the spot this smothers the creature.

* ( charcoal poultice can be a help.

* "anana is reported to soothe chigger bites.

* Hot baths help control the itching.

ENCOURAGEMENT>ind in the ?ord the strength you need every day. The ?ord is a great6od, and a great @ing above all gods. Oh come, let us worship and bow down, and kneel beforeour 5aker.

ITCH MITE

SYMPTOMS+tching occurs, but seems to travel from place to place on the skin.

CAUSES"eware of bird nests close to your house: 5any birds are infested with mites, andthese can enter your home and get on you.

TREATMENT

* /ash the affected part with tar soap. /ash clothing in boiling water or press them with a hotiron.

* Steep a tablespoon each of burdock root, yarrow, and yellow dock root in a pint of boilingwater for half an hour. Strain, add a pound of cocoa fat, and keep boiling and stirring until it is asalve. Ase this for an itch of any kind.

ENCOURAGEMENTOh how good the ?ord is to all of us, and how safely we may trustHim every day. He calls us His little children. So obey Him in all things, and your happiness canonly deepen.


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MOSQUITO BITE

SYMPTOMS( mos-uito bite with its attendant itching.

CAUSESThe cule3, aedes, and anopheles mos-uitoes are in !orth (merica. 5alariacansometimes occur %which see&. The treatment below is for non1malarial bites.

TREATMENT

* To relieve itching$ #ub with raw garlic or fresh lemon )uice repeat as often as possible. #ubwith damp salt. #ub with vitamin tablet or powder.

* To prevent bites from occurring$ Eat lots of raw garlic. (void sugar and white flour in all forms.+nclude vitamin " comple3 andBor brewer's yeast in the diet.

ENCOURAGEMENT/e strive for happiness, but rarely find it. Only in 6od can we findgenuine, lasting, peace of heart.

LICE (Pedicl!sis)

SYMPTOMS+tching of the skin, often on the head, trunk, or pubic area. ?ice eggs can beseen on one's hair. The person will feel like he is overheated or has a slight fever.

CAUSESThere are three types of lice which infect people$ the head louse %pediculosiscapitis&, the body louse %p. corporis&, and the crab louse %p. pubis&. rab lice %also called crabs&are spread by se3ual contact.

?ice can be spread by hanging coats, scarves, and caps together or using someone else's comb,brush, etc. They live on the clothing %especially in the seams&, travel to the skin once a day for a

meal, then back onto the clothing.

?ice live about 08 days, and the female lays about ten eggs a day. The tiny eggs %nits& are laid atthe base of a hair shaft. (s the hair grows, the nits are carried upward and can be seen. They looklike tiny black or rust1colored spots at, or near, the base of the hair. They can even be found onthe chest, beard, and eyelashes.

TREATMENT
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* !o drugs are needed to eradicate lice. +nstead use one or more of the following methods$

* Heat combs and brushes to CDCo>. for D1C8 minutes soak for an hour in lorida are one e3ample.


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Their long tentacles contain stinging cells which, touching you, pierce the skin and releasepoison. Even severed tentacles can poison )ust as intensively.

TREATMENT

* +mmediately rinse the wound with salt water. 4o not use fresh water, because it activates anystinging cells which have not already burst. >or the same reason, do not rub the skin.

* !eutralie the area as soon as possible by splashing on one of the following, and do it again asneeded$ Ase rubbing or ethyl %li-uor& alcohol, vinegar, ammonia, or meat tenderier. Travel tip$Take a bottle of vinegar with you to the ocean beach.

* +f any tentacles remain on your skin, apply a paste of sand and seawater then wrap your handin a towel and wipe them off or scrape them off with a knife or credit card.

ENCOURAGEMENT6od is preparing the hearts of those who dedicate their lives to Him.

Soon, at His coming, they will go to heaven to ever be with Him. This is something each one ofus can have.

SPI$ER BITE

SYMPTOMSain, swelling, nervous reactions.

Black widow bite:/ithin a short time the victim feels agoniing pain throughout the body,especially in the abdomen, which may be rigid as a board. old sweats, difficulty in breathing,nausea, vomiting, and sometimes delirium and convulsions occur.

CAUSESSpider, scorpion, and centipede bites:These can sometimes be dangerous most arevery painful. %(lso see 9+nsect "ite.9& +n case of spider bite, see a physician it might be a blackwidow.

Black widow bites:"lack widow venom is more potent, drop for drop, than the poison of a pitviper %rattlesnake, copperhead, or cotton mouth& but an e3tremely small amount is in)ected ineach spider bite.

TREATMENT

* The bite of a black widow should be treated like a snake bite%which see&, e3cept that it is notnecessary to give antivenin.

* +f there is swelling or pain after a spider bite, keep calm and apply a constricting band


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e3tremity turn blue: 4o not move the affected area, and keep it below the heart level, if possible.The victim should lie down. ack ice around the wound.

* The ob)ective, throughout the above paragraph, is to slow the blood and reduce spread of thepoison.

* 4rink as much yellow dock as possible or take < capsules every hour till symptoms recede.Swallow echinacea. (pply white oak bark poultices. Slippery elm, plantain, or comfrey are alsogood.

* 5assive doses of vitamin may save a life.

ee !nake Bite! and !"nsect bite! #or $uch $ore in#or$ation.

ENCOURAGEMENTTrust Him with all your heart. He will carry you and your burdens.>ind in Him the answers you need.

SNA%E BITE

SYMPTOMSOne or two tiny bite holes which cause intense pain fre-uently there is nausea,vomiting, and unconsciousness.

CAUSESThere are two types of poisonous serpents in !orth (merica$

The pit viper %which includes rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cotton mouths Galso called watermoccasins& has a deep, heat1sensitive, pit on each side of the head. it vipers lunge forward,bite, and immediately pull back. Their venom contains a blood poison.

The coral snake does not )ump and, when it catches hold of the flesh, must hold on and chewawhile for the poison to sink in. +ts venom is a nerve poison.

5ore on identifying coral snakes$ They are found only in the southernmost areas of the AnitedStates, as well as south of the border, and have brightly colored rings. There is a non1poisonoussnake which looks similar, but the colored rings are arranged differently. #emember it this way$

9#ed by black, friend of ;ack but black by yellow, kill a fellow.9

The danger from snake bite occurs when the poison reaches the heart, and, secondarily, the effectof that poison on the blood and nervous system.

The action of the venom is rapid, regardless of the type of poisonous snake. There is rapidswelling and inflammation.
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+f treatment is not immediately given, the poison may cause death. +f not death, then, after theinitial effects of pain and shock begin to wear off, e3tensive tissue damage begins. There issuppuration, gangrene, sloughing, and hemorrhage. +f this happens, recovery time is greatlyslowed.

TREATMENT

* The best single remedy you can keep on hand is a small hand1suction e3tractor for immediatelypulling the poison out of the wound. ontinue this for half an hour. %This suction is less usefulfor coral snake venom, but use it on all snake bites anyway:& +f there is no other way to e3tractthe poison, another person should suck it out, continually spitting out the blood, for half an hour.

* The person doing the sucking should not have any sores in his mouth.

* Suction can also be done with a pop bottle heated and applied. (s it cools a vacuum is formed.

* (nother alternative is to cut off the end of a plastic in)ection syringe at the bottom of the largeend, apply to the bitten area, and pull back on the plunger.

* Have the patient lie down, keep him calm and warm, apply a tourni-uet above the limb wherethe wound is. This constricting band should be tight enough to shut off the venous blood, but notso tight that it stops the arterial circulation. ?oosen the band CD seconds every C8 minutes.

* The instruction formerly was to cut across between the two bite holes, so you could suck outmore blood and poison. The current theory is that no cuts should be made, but only sucking. +tmight be the best to suck and spit for a couple minutes this will clean the surface as well. Thencut across, so you can suck even better. "ut, when you are in the crisis, do what seems best.

* 4o not give li-uor to the person, thinking that this will help him. +t does not:

* Specific antivenin serums are in stock for various species of snakes. ?earn to identify thevarious snakes in your locality. %oral snakes are primarily found only in the southeastern states.&

* 5assive doses of vitamin may save a life.

* @eep calm and work carefully. E3citement speeds up the blood flow to the heart.

* +n most cases, the person does not die. "ut pray and get yourself prepared for whatever may

happen.

* (fter the suction process is over, take charcoal from the campfire, mi3 it with water and drinkit, as follows$ a half glassful of water with C teaspoon of charcoal, and drink another one everyCD minutes until the danger is past.

* +f able to do so, a couple hours later, take a steam bath or something similar, to sweat out thepoison.


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* Throughout all this time, you should eat no food.

* +f, after several hours, the bite area is still swollen and painful, put kerosene on a cloth andapply it, keeping it wet for several hours. This will help neutralie the poison. (n alternative is togrind up raw onions and apply to the area. ?eave them there until an offensive odor, not of

onions, is noticed. #emove bathe the area and apply more raw, crushed, onions until the pain isgone.

ENCOURAGEMENT/hen trials and tribulations come to you, know that every thing willwork out well if, through dedication and prayer, you will keep close to 6od.

Part 2Transmitted Diseases

TYPHUS

SYMPTOMSSudden onset of chills, high fever, prostration, and general pains. The patient ise3cited, mentally alert, and has a flushed face and bloodshot eyes.

4elirium fre-uently occurs early. Small pink spots on neck, chest, abdomen, and limbs appearabout the fifth day. They change from pink to red, then to purple, and finally turn brownish.

Heavy bronchitis, with cough and sputum. ulse is rapid, but blood pressure is low.

+n its early stages, typhus is like #ocky 5ountain spotted fever, but the home treatment for bothis essentially the same.

CAUSESThere are three main types of typhus fevers %louse fever, flea and tick fever, and mitefever&, but they are all treated about the same and are caused by similar bacteria carried by lice,fleas, ticks, or mites.

Typhus occurs where people are crowded together under unsanitary conditions.

"ut #ocky 5ountain spotted fever and ?yme disease are more easily ac-uired by anyone whogoes out into the woods.

ee !%ocky Mountain potted &e'er! and !y$e isease! #or related in#or$ation.

TREATMENT
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* Typhus is a tropical disease, and occurs rarely in the northern climates. all a physician. +f noneis available, give the treatment for 9fevers9 and 9"ubonic plague9 %which see&.

ENCOURAGEMENTThe end of all things is at hand. Oh that we could see, as we should,the necessity of seeking the ?ord with all the heart: Then we should find Him. 5ay 6od teach

each one of us how to pray more fervently.

ROC%Y MOUNTAIN SPOTTE$ #E&ER (Tic' ee*)

SYMPTOMSSymptoms begin I1C< days after being bitten$ headaches, chills, weakness,fever, muscle pain, and dry cough. There is a skin rash on the wrists, ankles, palms, soles of thefoot and forearms this then spreads to the neck, face, a3illa, buttocks, and trunk.

!e3t comes liver enlargement and pneumonitis. +f untreated, circulatory failure brings death.

CAUSES/hen symptoms first appear, do not wait for a positive blood test identificationbefore instituting treatment. 4eath may occur as soon as 21C8 days after appearance ofsymptoms. ontact a physician.

Spotted fever is caused by a similar bacteria %rickettsia& that causes typhus%which see&, butspotted fever is transmitted by a tick. Of the reported cases, J8 occur along the easternseaboard and C8 in the #ocky 5ountains. "ut it can be contracted anywhere in between thoseregions.

5ay through October is when people, who are out in the woods, are especially bitten. Fou canalso get it from your dog, which has been roaming the woods and picking up ticks as though hewere a vacuum cleaner.

TREATMENT

* all a physician au3iliary home treatment would be for 9fevers9 and 9"ubonic lague.9 >orpreventative measures, see 9?yme 4isease.9

* +f a tick is biting you, pull it off slowly so as not to leave part behind then rub on a little

alcohol, vinegar, or lemon.

PRE&ENTION"efore going on a walk in the woods or fields, mi3 D81D8 powdered sulphurand talcum powder, and dust it on your legs and around your waist. (n old1timer suggestsputting a little turpentine around your ankles and one drop on your tongue, to discourage them.

(void sleeping where cattle grae or near your dog.
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*lso see !y$e isease.!

ENCOURAGEMENT/e can safely trust in 6od, to help us through the trials anddisappointments of life. 6o to Him and find in Him the help you so much need. He will give thatwhich is best.

LYME $ISEASE

SYMPTOMS"etween < and 0< days after the bite, symptoms appear$ fatigue, flu1likesymptoms, stiff neck, backache, headache, nausea, and vomiting.

Altimately, enlargement of the lymph nodes and spleen may occur, along with irregular heart

rhythm, arthritis, and brain damage.

Some of these symptoms slowly pass away over ever, chills, nausea, and vomiting may also occur.

< 1 /eeks or months later, facial paralysis may occur. >re-uently, enlargement of the spleen andlymph glands occurs andBor severe headaches, enlargement of the heart muscle, and abnormalheart rhythm.

0 1 This can develop into backache, stiff neck, )oint pains in the knees, swelling and pain in other)oints, and even degenerative muscle and )oint disease.

hysicians especially look for these symptoms, before treating with antibiotics$ a small red bumpat the site of the tick bite a bull's1eye rash surrounding it and flu1like symptoms such as fatigue,chills, and )oint pain. +f treatment is postponed until more advanced symptoms develop %heart,brain, or )oint problems&, drug medications do not work as well.

CAUSESThe bite of a tiny tick ("+odes da$$ini)is primarily carried by deer but it is alsocarried, in the eastern states, by white1footed field mice and, in the west, by liards and)ackrabbits. +n alifornia it is also transmitted by the black1legged tick, carried by wood rats.

"oth deer ticks and black1legged ticks are very tiny$ (n adult is less than CBC8th of an inch, andthe nymph is a pinhead in sie. They are much smaller than a dog tick.
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?yme disease most fre-uently occurs where the white1tailed deer is most abundant, which is thenortheastern states. Eight states report J8 of the cases$ onnecticut, 5assachusetts, alifornia,5innesota, !ew Fork, #hode +sland, /isconsin, and !ew ;ersey. "ut it has occurred in everystate e3cept (laska, (riona, Hawaii, 5ontana, and !ebraska. The disease was first identified inthe mid1CJI8s in ?yme, onnecticut.

4ogs and cats can collect these special ticks out in the woods and bring them into your home.

Tick bites are generally painless and unnoticed so the symptoms may not at first, or later, becorrectly diagnosed. "ut in advanced stages, when correct diagnosis finally occurs, the situationmay have become critical.

The symptoms are similar to those ofmultiple sclerosis, gout,andEpstein1"arr virus%chronicfatigue syndrome&, all three of which see.

( test now e3ists which can detect the bacteria (Borrelia bur,dor#eri)which causes ?yme

disease. (ntibodies are present from 0 days to 0 weeks after infection.

The ma)ority of cases occur in the summer and fall. (fter a tick bites, it waits several hoursbefore it begins to feed on the host's blood and, once it does, it feasts for 012 days. The longerthe tick remains attached, the greater the risk of ?yme disease.

?yme disease is treatable and almost always curable if correctly diagnosed in the early stages."ut, because the bites are usually painless, the incubation period so long, and the symptoms sovaried, the problem may go unrecognied for weeks or months.

+f you develop a bull's1eye type of rash anywhere on your body, see your health1care provider

right away.

TREATMENT

* The longer the tick is attached, the greater the risk of ?yme disease.

* #emove the tick with tweeers. ut the tweeers close to the skin and slowly pull straight out.4o not twist. Fou want the entire tick out, without leaving part of it in the skin or in)ectingbacteria from its broken body into the skin. Fou may pour rubbing alcohol on the tick beforepulling him out. 4o not touch the tick with your hands. 4o not apply kerosene, turpentine, orpetroleum )elly.

* /ash your hands and the bite area. (pply rubbing alcohol to the bite area. 4o not use a matchto get the tick out.

* Save the tick in a )ar. all a physician if you want it tested immediately. /atch for symptomsover the ne3t 0 weeks.
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* ut suspicious clothing in the dryer for 08 minutes, to kill ticks by dehydration. /ashingclothes, even in hot water and bleach, does not necessarily kill ticks.

* Heat relieves pain. Hot baths are helpful. See 9>evers.9

PRE&ENTIONThe best solution to this problem is prevention. (void going out in the woodsin the summer months, when ticks are the most active %especially ;une to (ugust&. Stay on thecenter of the trails. heck yourself and your children carefully afterward.

/ear long pants and tuck them into your socks. /ear a long1sleeved shirt with a high neck orscarf, plus hat or gloves. +f the clothing is light1colored, you can see the ticks better.

Fou may choose to use an insect repellent containing deet %diethyl toluamide&. +t lasts longer thanothers, and is said to be safe on the outside. "ut it is deadly if taken into your body, and dissolvesplastics and synthetics.

!ot everyone bitten ac-uires the disease. ( high sugar and fat diet attracts insects: The skineliminates to3ins, which attract bugs when the diet is unnatural.

/hen the blood is pure and the body clean, there is far less likelihood of tick bites and liceinfestation.

( diet high in fiber and natural food will help keep the body clean and protect against infections.Sugar attracts insects.

Herbs useful in preventing infections include$ echinacea, goldenseal, garlic, and burdock.#ubbing with lemon )uice will disinfect the area. (loe vera on the area will aid in healing.

=itamins ( and protect against infections. " comple3 vitamins help keep the blood clean. Eatlots of greens.

( test is now available, but false positives occur sometimes. So, if you are being treated for?yme disease and are not getting better, consider having a second test made. One study of nearlyK88 people, diagnosed with ?yme disease, revealed that half of them did not have it: hysiciansblame false1positive tests for this.

*lso see !%ocky Mountain potted &e'er.!

ENCOURAGEMENT+f, through surrender and prayer, you are in hrist, as the trials come,the power of 6od will come with them. Fou will receive e3actly that which is best at this time.

BUBONIC PLAGUE (The Pla+e)
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SYMPTOMS>ollowing an incubation period of . the first day, accompanied by intense thirst.

"uboes %swollen places& begin to appear the second day in the groin, under the arms, and in theneck.

The disease causes great weakness, and death often occurs sometime between the third and si3thday.

CAUSES+n the bubonic form of the plague, the lymph glands swell when swollen, they arecalled 9buboes.9

This is a disease carried by the !orway rat. The bacteria are in its droppings, which it leaves in

the food stuffs it has broken into and partly eaten.

+n earlier centuries, several outbreaks of the plague occurred during one of which one1si3th ofthe people of Europe died.

There is also a pneumonic form of the plague, which is far less common. The symptoms areabout the same as pneumonia, but it is transmitted through the air and is e3tremely contagious.

The plague essentially never occurs in the /estern world today. /e mention it here so you willbe aware of the symptoms.

TREATMENT

* all a physician. ?iving cleanly and eating right is the best prevention. Healthy, rested, peoplecan resist infection better than others.

ENCOURAGEMENT(ll our sufferings and sorrows, all our temptations and trials, all oursadness and griefs in short, all thingsLwork together for good to them that love 6od and arecalled according to His purpose.

$OG OR ANIMAL BITE

SYMPTOMSFou are bitten by an animal.

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The first -uestion is has the skin been brokenM +f the tissues have been merely s-ueeed, then thematter is of little importance. There may be soreness and a black1and1blue appearance, but it willsoon disappear.

"ut if there has been penetrationLan actual woundLthen action must be taken. The animal may

be perfectly healthy, but of that you cannot be certain.

The animal's teeth may cause the spores of tetanus germs to enter the body or the animal may berabid. Such bites, if not promptly treated, can result in death.

TREATMENT

* +f you have been bitten, remove the animal's saliva from the wound by washing the areathoroughly with warm water, and then with soap and water. #inse with plain water. Either catchthe dog and confine it or know who the owner is. !otify health authorities, so they can observethe animal.

ee !%abies! #or detailed in#or$ation about this dan,er and what should be done. *lso see

!Tetanus.! Tetanus is #ar less likely- yet is a possibility.

ENCOURAGEMENT(ll e3periences and circumstances are 6od's workmen whereby goodis brought to us. ?et us look at the light behind the cloud.

RABIES (H,d*!-h!.ia)

SYMPTOMSSymptoms begin appearing within C12 months after the bite, but sometimeslonger. They include numbness, soreness, and tingling where the bite occurred.

These sensations spread, and it becomes difficult to swallow, breathe, and talk.

Then more e3tensive muscle spasms begin, and the victim gradually becomes maniacal. Thefinal stages are depression, e3haustion and sometimes paralysis, coma, and death.

+f the symptoms of rabies have already begun to appear, the person will probably die.

See end of this article for symptoms in a rabid dog. #abies can also be transmitted by the bite ofinfected bats, fo3es, skunks, and other animals.

CAUSES AN$ TREATMENT

* ( backwoodsy nature doctor, who has treated all kinds of things with remarkable success, saysto do this$ /ash the wound with water right away and then mi3 with half and half vinegar and
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warm water, and wash the wounds with it. /hen dry, apply C1< drops of muriatic acid%hydrochloric acid& to each wound. 4o this even if, what appears to be, a rabid dog only licks aprevious wound on you.

* >or e3tra precaution, you may apply a tourni-uet and a rubber vacuum cup as for a snake bite

%which see for further details&. +f acid is not available, you may burn the wound with amagnifying glass in the sunlight. Or use a red1hot iron. Then treat as for a regular burn until it ishealed. This treatment usually prevents further worry. So says this backwoodsman.

* ;ethro @loss has a lengthy article on this in his book,Back to den%pp. 2J812JD& %seebookstore&. He also says to put hydrochloric acid on the wound, to neutralie the rabies poison in thesaliva. Then, after discussing a number of herbal remedies to also use, he -uotes a scientificpaper by an 5. "uisson, read to the >rench (cademy of (rts and Sciences. 5. "uisson hadaccidentally contracted rabies from a women suffering with it. "y the time he discovered he hadit, the disease was advanced and he knew he was soon to die. @loss -uotes a ?ondon newspaperwhich reported on the scientific paper$

9oncluding from these various symptoms that he was suffering with hydrophobia, he G"uissonresolved to make an end of himself by suffocating himself in a vapor Gsteam bath. /ith thisview, he raised the heat very, very, hot, but was delighted, no less than surprised, to find that allhis pains disappeared. He went out of the bath completely cured, ate a hearty dinner, and drankmore freely than was usual with him. He adds that he has treated more than fourscore personswho have been bitten by mad dogs in a similar manner, and they all recovered, with thee3ception of a child seven years old, who died in a vapour bath he was administering.9L/loss-Back to den- p. 093.

* /ater therapists normally work with a steam bath temperature of CCDo1C. %See our Water

Therapy Manual%seebook store& for detailed information on steam baths,pp. 13113.& Thosewith diabetes, valvular heart disease, e3treme arteriosclerosis, or emaciation should not use asteam bath.

/loss also 4uotes a 5er$an newspaper which discussed an incident which happened in a+ony:

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days if it is rabid. The disease is always fatal, unless it is halted by a series of asteur treatments,which are started before symptoms first appear.

* +f at all possible, it is crucial to confine the animal which inflicted the bite so it can beobserved. The course of the disease runs so fast that the animal should show symptoms of rabies

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ENCOURAGEMENT;esus encourages you to persevere in prayer. +n Him you can find thehelp you need for the crisis you face.

TULAREMIA (Ra..it ee*)

SYMPTOMSThe first indication is a local ulceration at the infection site. (bout C1I daysafter infection occurs, chills, headache, prostration, and general pains suddenly begin. Thedisease is characteried by high fever and recurring chills with drenching sweat. ( shallow butongoing ulcer develops at the site of the original wound or bite. ?ymph glands draining that areabecome swollen and painful %but they should not be lanced:&.

+f not treated, the fever generally lasts 012 weeks, and generally is not fatal. "ut convalescence is

slow. hysical and mental depression can last for months.

CAUSESOne cause is the bite of an animal, generally a rabbit. ( more fre-uent cause today%KI& is cutting oneself while skinning and dressing infected rabbits or ground s-uirrels. Oftenthese are wild rabbits.

+f you notice the appearance of symptomsLand you have been working with rabbits, especiallywild onesLthen have the condition immediately diagnosed. Sputum samples are highlycontagious, so the lab should be warned about your suspicions.

TREATMENT6o to a physician.

ENCOURAGEMENT/e yearn for a deeper, broader, sense of 6od's presence. (s we seekfor it, we find the strength, peace, and encouragement we need. 6od will help you.

CAT COCCI$IA (T!/!-las0!sis)

SYMPTOMSSymptoms can mimic the flu, cause headache, high fever, rash, swollen lymphnodes, meningitis, hepatitis, pneumonitis, myocarditis, blindness, and diarrhea.

+f a pregnant woman contracts this disease, it will cause birth defects in the fetus %brain defects,blindness, andBor mental retardation&.

CAUSESThose who keep cats should be aware of this danger. at coccidia is caused by a tinyprotooa %+sospora bigemina& which lives in the intestines of cats. (pparently, it is in many cats:


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This disease is ac-uired by inhaling or swallowing dust from contaminated kitty litter bo3es oroutdoor sand or dirt piles. "ut it can also come from eating rare beef. /hile that protooa is in anintermediate stage, it is outside the cat's intestinesLand can enter the human body.

TREATMENT

* See a physician. 4iagnosis is made from a positive blood test or skin test.

PRE&ENTION/omen should avoid cats )ust prior to, and during, pregnancy. They shouldonly eat well1cooked meat. "etter yet, stop eating it entirely, since many diseases are transmittedthrough eating meat, poultry, fish, and shellfish.

ENCOURAGEMENTFou can trust 6od to do for you that which you cannot do for yourself.+n Him is our strength and help. +n Him we find the answers we need to life's problems.

Part 3

Allergies

ALLERGIES

SYMPTOMSi,esti'e (a#ter eatin,) sy$pto$s:4ry mouth, food intolerance, stomach ulcers,canker sores, e3cessive tiredness, palpitations, swelled stomach, sweating, mental fuiness,

stinging tongue, metallic taste, heartburn, indigestion, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, constipation,food cravings, pains, intestinal gas, gall bladder trouble.

Muscular and skeletal sy$pto$s:(rthritis aches in neck, back, or shoulders fatigue spasms)oint pain.

%espiratory and throat sy$pto$s:ough, asthma, fre-uent colds, postnasal drip, wheeing, hayfever, nosebleeds, chest tightness, hoarseness, shortness of breath, dry or sore throat.

8er'ous sy$pto$s:Tachycardia %fast heart rate&, palpitations, depression, anger, an3iety,confusion, irritability, hyperactivity, restlessness, learning and memory problems.

kin sy$pto$s:"lotches, acne, flushing, hives, dark circles under eyes, itching, ecema,psoriasis.

CAUSES(n allergy is a sensitivity to some particular substance, known as an allergen. +t maybe harmless to some while causing problems for others. The allergen may be a food, inhalant, orchemical. +t may be smoke, molds, pollen, perfume, formalin, etc.


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auses vary widely$ There can be urticaria %skin rash with itching& from fish or strawberriesparanoia from sugar headaches from perfume or asthma1like symptoms from sulfite %apreservative in sulphured raisins and apricots&. The list goes on and on.

5old is a special problem. +t can be in the house, in the food, in the drugs %that is what the

penicillin1type drugs are$ mold:&. (void dampness in, or around, your home.

+t is estimated that 0D million (mericans, alone, have some type of allergy.

Anfortunately, we live in the chemical age. The body cannot handle all the problem substancesentering it, and it rebels.

TREATMENT

* Take vitamin to bowel tolerance %the amount you can take before diarrhea results from theacidity in the &.

* Take vitamin ( and inc, and be sure and get enough essential fatty acids and vitamin "comple3.

* Eat a balanced, moderate, nutritious diet and drink enough waterLand you will find that manythings in your life will improve.

* Try a fruit and vegetable )uice fast for C10 days. +f you are not thin, repeat it every month.

* Here is a good liver flush to take during the fast$ C teaspoon of olive oil, one1half teaspoon offresh ginger, C teaspoon of fenugreek, C teaspoon of ground dandelion, the )uice of C fresh

lemon, and a pinch of cayenne. 5i3 it in )uice and drink every morning during the fast.

* "uilding up the body and avoiding the offensive substances is what you want. #egarding thesecond, what should you avoidM The simplest solution is to do a pulse test. +nclude one test itemin each meal take your pulse after each meal, and see if that item raised your pulse a little. Somepeople are disturbed each time they ride in a car. @eep searching for causes.

Here are other ways to have avoidance:

* =acuum the house and car more often. (ir1condition the house and car. +nstall an air cleaner inyour bedroom or get one which connects to your central air conditioner. "uy a dehumidifier.

* /rap your bedding in plastic. Ase a synthetic pillow or none at all. /ash mattress pads moreoften.

* 6et rid of the old carpets, clean the floors, and either install new carpets or stop using them.Ase throw rugs instead.

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* +f you have animals in the house, keep them clean, well groomed and healthy. >re-uentlychange cages or wash their bedding. (nimals are not involved in allergy as fre-uently as peoplethink. They seem to be the 'allergy scapegoats'.

+f you have absolute unmistakable evidence that a pet is the source of an allergy, try bathing it

and keeping it well groomed. +f this fails, be sure to find a good home for the pet. +t is a livingthing also and its needs should be respected. (s a child with asthma + several times sufferedhaving my pets taken from me when + would go to certain 'allergy specialists'1 it never helped myasthma1 and it sure didn't help my emotional development: %temcat edit&

* Set aside one room which you keep air1filtered.

*lso see !ay &e'er.! "$portant- also see !ow to o the ulse Test-! i$$ediately below. "t

e+plains how to identi#y #ood aller,ies.

ENCOURAGEMENTHow sweet it is to trust in 6od: How encouraging it is to find in Him

the guidance we need for daily life. (s you seek Him in prayer, He will bring you the deep peaceyour heart so craves.

# PULSE ES, HO! O DO

1HAT IT ISThe ulse Test is mentioned in this book occasionally. +t was devised by (rthuroca, 5.4., and is discussed in detail in his book, The ulse Test.+t is a simple home method, to

determine which foods you are allergic to.

HO1 TO $O THE PULSE TEST+dentifying specific food allergens can improve yourhealth. Each test is simple enough, but they must be continued over a period of time.

>irst, how do you take your pulseM lace your finger on an artery somewhere on your body thatyou can easily feel. !urses check the pulse at the inside of the wrist. The author has found that itis much easier to check it on the upper front side of his neck, at the carotid artery. Have astopwatch in your other hand and time the beats for one minute.

To perform this test, you take your pulse. This is called your basal pulse or base pulse rate.

Then you eat a single food, and check your pulse rate in CD, 08, and 78 minutes afterward.

(n elevation in pulse rate of more than ten beats that is, it beats more than C8 beats faster perminute than your base pulse. This means that you are allergic to that food.

( problem is that you may wish to eat more than one food at a time. Fou can take your basepulse, then sit down and eat your entire meal and keep checking your pulse CD, 08, and 78
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minutes after you finished. +n this way you will obtain an inkling that everything was all right atthat meal or that something was wrong. 6radually, over a period of time, you can narrow itdown, and then work on specific foods. Eating only one at a time and checking your pulse onthose.

OTHER TESTSHere are several other tests$

The li$ination iet:Eliminate certain foods from your meal for several days, and see how itaffects your pulse. This is a good pattern to use in connection with the ulse Test.

&ood %otation iets:This is said to be a good method. 6rains, proteins, and other suspectedfoods are arranged in the diet so that their consumption is not repeated more fre-uently thanevery 21D days. This helps you figure things out a little more -uickly with your pulse test.

The &ast Test:>ast for five days and then add individual foods and test each one with your pulse.This is far more accurate, but who wants to eat like a mouse all that timeM The theory behind this

method is that many reactions take D days to settle down and another 01D days to begin again."ut following that theory, you will not be eating much for a good long time.

kin atch Test:This is something you can buy at your drugstore. erhaps it will tell yousomething.

The iet iary:This method helps when offending foods seem to afterward bother youemotionally, give you headaches, etc. Fou keep an ongoing meal diary, at which you note whatyou ate, and afterward write down how it affected you. /ithin minutes or hours after eating anoffending food, there may be indications of problems.

The %*T TestThis test costs about NCD per food item, and you may want to use it, afternarrowing the range with the other tests. The #adioallergiabsorbent Test %#(ST Test& identifiesspecific antibodies in the blood to certain foods or other substances. Asually common allergenicfoods, such as wheat, milk, eggs, yeast, and citrus are tested. "ut any food can be a problem.5ost good laboratories do #(ST tests. However, because it is e3tremely selective %only showingup positive +ge1mediated allergies&, many false1negative reactions occur.

The ;ytoto+ic *ller,y Test: This test e3poses some of your white blood cells to a fraction of thesuspected food or substance. ( battery of 0K to 28 tests of common foods are routinely tested foronly NK8 to NJ8, so it is less e3pensive and more convenient than #(ST. Even inhalants, fooddyes, or other chemicals can be tested: "ut the test is only done at large medical centers and,

again, many false1positives occur. Some e3perts -uestion the reliability of this test, since humaninterpretation is re-uired to analye the results.

Anfortunately, results of #(ST and the cytoto3ic tests rarely agree. %+t is said that each testlocates different 9systems9 of allergies.& >rankly, it seems that you would do best )ust checkingyour pulse at home, and saving the money.

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ee !*ller,ies! and !ay &e'er.!

ENCOURAGEMENT/hat must it be like to be close to 6odM +t is a little heaven on earth, togo to heaven in. Fet, by daily surrender and prayer, we can each have this e3perience. Throughthe enabling strength of hrist obey His Ten ommandment law, and you will fulfill His plan for

your earthly life.

HAY #E&ER (Alle*+ic Rhi2itis)

SYMPTOMS+tching in the nose, throat, and eyes. #unny or stuffy nose, headaches, pain inthe head and sinuses, blurred vision, red and itchy eyes, postnasal drip. ( clear, watery, dischargefrom the nose and eyes occurs. There is sneeing and nervous irritability.

CAUSESHay fever is most fre-uently caused by breathing in plant pollens. %#agweed andgrass pollen are the worst offenders.& The problem tends to be seasonal %spring or fall&, accordingto plant cycles. "ut some may have to suffer with it all year long if they are sensitive to dust,feathers, or animal danders. Such people are said to have perennial allergic rhinitis.

Hay fever is a reaction of the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and air passages to suchseasonal pollens, as well as to dust, feathers, animal hair, and other irritants.

4ry, windy, days riding in an open car and working in the garden sometimes increasesymptoms.

5orning and evening hours are the most uncomfortable. 5idday may be better.

Stressful situations and alcoholic beverages can trigger an attack.

(nger, resentment, or negative thoughts can increase the symptoms.

Hay fever sufferers fre-uently also have asthma and dermatitis.

The body is trying to clean out to3ins and dust. +f the diet is not nutritious if the person is eatingtoo much or eating foods, such as milk, ice cream, sugar, and white1flour products, the

overloaded system cannot deal properly with the additional task of resisting the effects ofairborne pollens.

TREATMENT

* The most effective treatment is to avoid the irritant.

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* =itamin ( is essential for proper functioning of the respiratory system. The " comple3%especially "7and "Cenugreek helps eliminate hard mucous from the body. 6arlic kills bacteria. 6oldenseal helpsclear out to3ins from the digestive tract.

* over mattress and pillows with plastic. (void wool bedding or furniture stuffed withhorsehair.

* +f you have animals in the house, keep them clean, well groomed and healthy. >re-uentlychange cages or wash their bedding. %temcat edit&

*lso see !*ller,ies! and !*sth$a.!

ENCOURAGEMENT(mid the problems to which all are e3posed, we need help from 6od.(s we come to Him, believing, we can receive all the help we need. Trust Him ever He willnever forsake you, e3cept by your choice.

#OO$ POISONING
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SYMPTOMSain, vomiting, cramping, weakness, diarrhea, diiness.

Symptoms occur -uickly, C12 hours after eating the contaminated substance. They can last for a

few hours or a few days.

al$onella sy$pto$s:pain, vomiting, and diarrhea can re-uire several days to appear.

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mayonnaise it contains raw eggs.& 5ilk and ice cream can also be contaminated withsalmonella. +n CJKD, CI,888 people in the northeast became ill from contaminated milk.

Outbreaks of salmonella poisoning primarily occur in the warmer months. Symptoms range frommild abdominal pain to severe diarrhea, and even typhoid1like fever. This disease can so weaken

the immune system that the kidneys, heart, and blood vessels are damaged. (rthritis can result.

Eating raw or poorly cooked chicken, eggs, beef, and pork products is the main way salmonellais eaten. "ut it can also be found in clams and oysters.

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* Take 7 charcoal tablets immediately, and again in 7 hours. They will help neutralie poisons inyour bloodstream. 4rink lots of good water %distilled is best&.

* Telephone your regional oison ontrol enter. There is a different phone number for eachstate. 4ial the operator %8& or emergency %JCC& and ask for that number in your state.

* Ase enemas to clean out the colon.

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Thaw all froen foods in the refrigerator.

/hen reheating food, bring it to a -uick boil, and cook it for a minimum of 2 minutes.

4o not give honey to a young baby below the age of one. >ed by the honey, botulism spores will

grow in the infant's intestine, producing botulism to3in.

ENCOURAGEMENT"y firm adherence to the right, through the grace of hrist, each one ofus can fulfill 6od's plan for our lives. 6o to Him in prayer and find the answers you need.

POISON I&Y (P!is!2 Oa'3 P!is!2 S0ac)

SYMPTOMS"n those only sli,htly sensiti'e to it:One or more small round bumps with aslight pus area showing in the center. Each one is e3tremely itchy. +t is slightly itchy untiltouched by something %clothing, a hand, etc.&, when it suddenly becomes intensely itchy.Scratching brings momentary relief, but causes redness, rash, and more itching.

"n those who are 'ery sensiti'e to it:E3treme redness, rash, and large swelling of the affectedarea. The itch is continuous. 5any large blisters develop. (s the poison is spread over other partsof the body, both fever and secondary infection may develop.

Symptoms appear within a few hours to I days after contact with the plant.

CAUSESThe three poison plants in !orth (merica %poison oak, ivy, and sumac& contain aoily, slightly sticky, sap in the flowers, fruit, stem, bark and roots which, when touched,produces a contact papular dermatitis on the skin. The plant has the greatest amount of this sap inthe spring and early summer. The poison is urushiol-which has both a plant resin and a volatileoil. Even dead roots and stems contain urushiol.

Scratching can transmit the to3ic substance to still other parts of the body.

ontact with the poison can be made, not only by touching the plant, but by touching an animal'sfur, contaminated clothing, shoes, etc. Smoke from burning plants can, through droplets, transmitit to the skin, nose, throat, or lungs. +n some cases, children have eaten the leaves or grayish

berries and developed severe inflammation in the mouth.

Sensitivity to the plant varies from person to person, and even in different times in a person's life.?ightweight fabrics do not ade-uately protect against poison ivy or oak.

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* +f the possibility e3ists that you may have touched it, wash your hands as soon as possible.arefully wash downward, so the water drips down off your hands rather than up your arms./ash with soap and water rinse in running water wash again with soap and water. 4o thisseveral times in order to get the to3ic oils off your skin. Then dry and see what happens.

* (s soon as you touch the plant, try to wash the skin with water, even if no soap is available.The water tends to carry off the oil. +f nothing else is available, in an emergency apply paintthinner, ammonia, or acetone to carry off the oils.

* Fellow laundry soap is best for this purpose. Fou want a strong cleansing soap which cuts oiland carries it away. (n alkaline laundry soap or detergent is the best.

* +n washing the skin, never use a washcloth it only moves the to3ic oil around.

* /ash clothing and gear in soapy water.

* Those slightly sensitive to the plant can simply avoid touching or scratching the pimples, andthe itching will be only slightly noticed. +f they wish, they can briefly apply compresses of hot,plain, water to the area.

* Those strongly sensitive may wish to consult a physician.

* @eep in mind that, for most people, the treatment for urushiol is to reduce the itching until thepoison eventually leaves the system, at which time the rash completely clears up.

What should you put on the a##ected area to reduce the itchin,= ere are se'eral su,,estions:

* ;ewelweed always ranks at the top of every list. This is a small plant with dark green leaves andred berries, which may be found in your locality. +f you are sure it is )ewelweed %and if you canfind it&, crush the leaves and rub them lightly on the affected area. (nother method is to ball upthe whole plant and wipe it over the area.

* Other herbs include bloodroot, echinacea, goldenseal, lobelia, myrrh, plantain, or Solomon'sseal.

* (nother method is to apply a tea made of D81D8 white oak bark and lime water. lace it on acloth, cover the area, and reapply as often as needed.

* 5ost poisons are either strongly acid or alkaline in pH.&or an alkaline antidote to the itchin,-place some form of calcium powder, mi3ed with water to hold it in place, on the area. alciumgluconate %a dietary calcium supplement& is what the author uses. +t nicely reduces the itching.(n alternate alkaline method is to blend oatmeal into a fine powder, and add a small amount ofwater to make a paste. 6oldenseal, a very alkaline substance, can also be used. "anana peels,rubbed directly on the area, bring relief for as long as 2 hours. (nother way is to place calaminelotion on it %but beware of the antihistamine additives in some brands of it they can produce


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their own allergic rash&. /hite shoe polish %which contains calcium and pipe clay& has also beenused, but it may contain additives you do not want.

* There is also an acid approach to the proble$>(cid substances have also been used withsuccess, to reduce itching$ /ash lemon )uice over the area, then pat dry. #epeat as needed.

=inegar can be used.

* /et dressings and soaks are helpful. ( physiologic saline solution %< level teaspoons of salt to a-uart of water& is useful.

* #un hot water %as hot as can be tolerated& over the area. This seems to wash off some of theoils. +tching may stop for several hours. #epeat when needed.

* /hen you are finished working on the affected area, you might wish to wash rubbing alcoholover the skin e3posed to that area. This washes oils off your skin. %"ut this would appear to be apoor solution, since the oiless skin ought to have a higher affinity to the urushiol than oiled skin.&

earn to identi#y the plant:

* oison ivy is a small plant which, when a bush or tree is nearby, grows as a vine up it. 6rowingin the eastern states, it has three leaves with a notch in the two outer ones. The central leaf is atthe end of the stalk.

* oison oak is a bush, generally small but which can grow taller than a man. 6rowing in thewestern states, it has the same three leaf and notch pattern, but the leaves are curly and appearthickerLmore like a live oak.

* oison sumac is also a bush, and, with its compound leaves, looks very much like other sumac.+t does not have the three1leaf pattern. Fou are less likely to ever encounter poison sumac.

* (void forest or other outdoor wood or leaf fires, if one of the three to3ic plants may be burning.

ENCOURAGEMENT(mid all the perils of life, we need help from 6od. The shield of Hisgrace can preserve us from yielding to temptation to sin. "ut we must submit our lives to 6od ifwe would have this help.

Part 4

Infestations

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SYMPTOMS(llergies, diarrhea, constipation, gas and bloating, appetite loss, weight loss,anemia, nervousness, sleep disturbances, irritable bowels, anal itching, chronic fatigue, pickingat the nose, dry cough, teeth grinding, and the appearance of worms in the toilet. /ormssometimes causes spasms or convulsions.

CAUSES/orms live in the gastrointestinal tract or burrow from that tract into the muscles.

There are several types of parasitic worms which can live in human intestines, includingtapeworms, hookworms, pinworms, whipworms, and roundworms.

The degree of infestation is determined, upon e3amination, by the type, sie, and number ofworms found.

/orms tend to eat your food: They irritate your intestinal lining, and reduce even more theamount of nutrients which are absorbed into your bloodstream. The worms also produce to3icwaste which is harmful to your body.

auses include eating raw or poorly cooked meat eating vegetation, polluted by contaminatedwater improper disposal of animal and human waste and walking barefoot on soil. Scratchingthe anus will transfer worm eggs on your fingers to anything else you touch.

inwor$s:=ery tiny white worms, which cause rectal itching at night. ontracted by eating rawor poorly cooked vegetables which have contacted contaminated water. Scratching the anal areacan also transmit them on the fingers. %(lso see 9#ectal +tching.9&

Tapewor$s:>lat worms contracted from eating poorly cooked meat %beef, pork, and fish&. Themost common one %beef tapeworm& can grow to ound in southern soil and sand, they enter by boring into the feet, but can alsoenter when eating with unwashed hands.

%oundwor$s:5ost common in children, they bore through the intestinal wall and settle in otherorgans.

"ecause of the warmth of the bed, worms tend to come out of the anus. So inspect that area onchildren after they are asleep.

/orm infestation can lead to arthritis, colitis, fatigue, diabetes, headaches, indigestion, lupus,

nausea, sinus trouble, back and neck pain, and cancer.

TREATMENT

ere are su,,estions #or pur,in, wor$s #ro$ the body:

* (loe vera, taken in any form, is especially helpful in eliminating worms.
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* The following herbs help e3pel worms$ cascara sagrada, wormwood, echinacea, goldenseal,burdock, and black walnut. 4o not use wormwood during pregnancy.

* 6rapefruit tea e3tract helps destroy parasites. Eat black walnut e3tract, pumpkin seeds, fig )uiceor figs, and chaparral tea or tablets.

* Take diatomaceous earth capsules for 0 weeks, to get rid of your worms. %4o not imagine youdo not have some everyone generally does.& The worm eats this, and it causes them todisintegrate.

* lean the colon with enemas and colonics. Take < per week for 2 weeks.

* ( hot water enema, with 0 teaspoons of salt to a -uart of water, may get rid of pinworms.

* Eat a diet high in fiber, primarily from raw vegetables and whole grains.

* >or a time, avoid allsugar foods, including fruits, with the e3ception of figs and pineapples.

* Eat figs and pumpkin seeds. This can be combined with black walnuts.

* Eat garlic, onions, cabbage, and carrots. They contain natural sulphur which helps e3pelworms. (s you might e3pect, worms do not like garlic.

* 5ake sure you are obtaining enough water. 4rink only pure water %distilled&.

* To eliminate pinworms$ Eat C1< bitter melons each day for I1C8 days. +t is available in (sianmarkets.

* To eliminate tapeworms$ >ast 0 days on raw pineapple. The bromelain in it destroys thoseworms.

* 4rink one cup of wormwood tea three times daily between meals.

* ut up two raw onions and soak them C< hours in C pint water strain while s-ueeing out the)uice. 4rink a cup of this 0 times a day. (long with this, use garlic enemas.

* owdered tansy, balmony, bitterroot, and wormwood can be put in capsules. Take two capsules2 times a day.

* >or children, crush garlic in milk and drink it throughout the day. Ase a garlic enema everymorning.

* >or children, make senna tea, strain it, add enough raisins to soak up the tea. 6ive the childrena teaspoon of raisins


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ere are other precautionary $easures which should be taken:

* Eat a nourishing diet, rich in vitamins and minerals. Fou need all the good nourishment you canget. The worms are robbing you of so much.

* 5ake sure your children, if they have worms, are getting ade-uate nutrition.

* 4o not eat sugar and )unk food.

* !ever eat watercress. +t grows in streams, many of which are now polluted. /atercress, whichis eaten raw as a salad, can have pinworms and tapeworms on it.

* 4o not eat raw or partly cooked fish, beef, or pork.

* /ash vegetables thoroughly before eating them raw.

* /ash all underclothing, bed clothes, and sheets fre-uently in hot water.

* Have all family members wash their hands fre-uently, especially after using the toilet, beforemeals, and bedtime. 4o not bite nails.

* lean rooms fre-uently, especially bedrooms. ut some ammonia on a cloth, to dampen it as adustcloth.

* Sterilie toilet seats. The infected person should sleep alone.

*lso see !;on'ulsions! and !%in,wor$.!

ENCOURAGEMENT?iving day by day with 6odLas we pray to Him obey Him and walkwith HimLcan bring a peace and maturity to our lives that is so much needed.

#UNGUS GRO1TH

SYMPTOMS( peculiar tiny growth on various parts of the body. +t appears to be moist redpatches. +n the vagina, it produces a cheesy discharge.

CAUSESThis substance is fungus, which is also called yeast or mold. +t can grow under thenails, causing them to become raised and misshapen %see 9#ingworm9&. +t can grow on the feetand toes %see 9(thlete's >oot9&. +t can grow in the throat, intestines, or vagina %see 9andidiasis9&.

auses include a depressed immune function, taking antibiotics, or having the body damp toomuch of the time. Those especially affected are those who have a depressed immune function
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perspire heavily live in a damp environment eat improperly are obese, ill, diabetic, or use oralcontraceptives.

TREATMENT

* Eat a nutritious diet, supplemented with vitamins and minerals.

* (void mucous1forming foods %milk and white1 flour products&. 4o not eat meat or processedfoods.

* @eep body parts clean and dry.

* (pply crushed garlic to the affected area on the outside of the body, alternating with honey.

* (nother formula for fungal infections of any kind is tea %te or tee& tree oil. lace some on theaffected area for ormula$ Soak the feet for half an hour in a warm C$D,888 solution of potassium

permanganate. 4ry the feet thoroughly after use. This is the same formula for athlete's foot,which is a similar fungal foot disease.

* +f you need to prepare this solution at home, you dissolve a slightly rounded teaspoon of thecrystals in K ounces of water. @eep it in a dark1colored glass bottle. ( teaspoon of this saturatedsolution in a pint of water makes a solution of about C$C,D88 strength a teaspoon in a -uart ofwater makes one of about C$0,888 strength. /ith this information, you will be able to prepareabout any strength you might need.

* The above is one of the few powerful poisons mentioned in this book. 4o not let a child drinkit:

Lee !%in,wor$-! !*thlete?s &oot-! and !;andidiasis! #or $uch $ore in#or$ation.

ENCOURAGEMENT?ive to bless others, and you will find a happiness which you have note3perienced before.
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TETANUS (L!c'4a5)

SYMPTOMSSymptoms generally appear within D1C8 days. ossible discomfort at the site ofthe wound. Stiffness on opening and closing the mouth, and the person becomes restless andapprehensive. 5uscle stiffness and spasms increase and spread to more muscles in the body. Theface becomes contorted, and the slightest noise or disturbance produces muscle spasms. ainintensifies, high fever and e3haustion develops, followed by death.

CAUSESTetanus is caused by the to3in %waste product& of clostridiu$ tetani-which normallylives in animal manure.

uncture wounds from stepping on dirty nails is the most likely immediate cause. The germ onlygrows where there is little or no o3ygen. The spores %seeds& were on that nail and, entering thebody, begin to grow and multiply. "ut the spores must penetrate deep enough they cannot grow

if o3ygen is present. +t is the to3in that the growing tetanus produces, which paralyes voluntarymuscle tissue, including the )aw muscle %the masseter&.

Tetanus is not common but, if contracted, it is e3tremely dangerous.

TREATMENT

* S-ueee the puncture wound repeatedly to make it bleed. @eep doing this until it bleeds freely.+f necessary, cut the area open with a clean, sharp, raor blade. Fou must get air to the wound andget it to bleed freely.

* Then wash it well with soap and water pour in hydrogen pero3ide and let it fi. 6et the bloodflowing again. Then wash the area with pure water, pat dry with a sterile cloth, and cover with abandage.

* all a physician. +f symptoms of tetanus begin appearing, call a physician at once: +t is not toolate.

ere is what nature healers in outo#theway places do- when there are no physicians a'ailable:

* Take cramp bark tea in teaspoon doses.

* 6rind up some peach leaves and apply directly to the wound after washing it. hange this rawpoultice twice a day.

* Heat some turpentine and apply to the wound massage it over the )aw, neck, and spine whensymptoms of lock)aw are suspected.


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* Ase < cups of wood ashes per gallon of water, and soak the limb or punctured part in it. +f thewound is located where it cannot be soaked, apply the ash solution in a fomentation. 4o this foran hour, and repeat if danger is suspected.

* +f lock)aw actually appears and the person shows stiffening, give C8 drops of antispasmodic

tincture every CD minutes until the stiffening is gone.

The #or$ula #or the tincture is as #ollows:

* +nto a large1mouth, glass, -uart )ar, put C ounce each of the following herbs %they should be inground form or you should grind them first&$ skullcap, skunk cabbage root or seed, gum myrrh,lobelia seed %or plant if seed is not obtainable&, and black cohosh root. 5i3 them in the )ar whiledry, and add one pint of pure grain alcohol of I8 to C88 proof K8 proof =odka works well. ?etthis stand for C81C2 days, tightly covered, and shaken well once a day. Then strain it through avery fine cloth and s-ueee out all the sediment you can. @eep the tincture in a tightly covered)ar. ut some into a small dropper bottle. +t is taken internally in K1C8 drop doses.

* +n addition to the above, also give the person lobelia and cayenne. repare it by boiling a -uartof water, take it off the stove, and put a teaspoon lobelia powder and a teaspoon ground cayenneinto the water. ?et it stand


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and drink it -uickly. This will usually produce vomiting. #epeat a second or third time ifnecessary. Tickle the throat with a finger. (fter vomiting has occurred, induce more vomiting.

* +f the person has swallowed a caustic acid, swallow soda, chalk, lime water, milk, or vegetableoil first to neutralie the acid in the stomach then induce vomiting.

* +f the person has swallowed a strong alkali, then first neutralie it with lemon or vinegar.

* Swallow lots of powdered charcoal in water.

* (fter swallowing the powdered charcoal, to help heal the stomach, drink a tea of white oakbark, alfalfa, oregano, or sweet basil.

* +f bits of glass from a broken bottle got into the food and some was swallowed, eat lots of softbread. This sticky dough will tend to wrap around the glass and may help carry it safely throughthe intestines.

* leanse the body eat nutritious food. +nclude lots of fiber, including pectin in apples this helpsdischarge metals from the body. Have a hair analysis made. +t will tell you how much you have./hole grains are all high in fiber. ( urine analysis can also identify the metal e3cess ordeficiency.

* =itamin ( helps the body discharge poisons. 4eficiency of vitamin ( can cause lesions fromradiation, antibiotics, and metal poisoning. The " comple3 vitamins protects the nervous systemand help the liver deto3ify the blood. 4eficiencies of vitamin "7suppress the immune system.=itamin E is an antio3idant and prevents free1radical damage. alcium and magnesium arenatural chelating minerals. Selenium enhances the functions of vitamin E. Qinc is a free1radical

inhibitor, and helps utilie vitamin (.

* Herbs which help counteract metal poisoning include "urdock, alfalfa, chaparral, dandelion,echinacea, fennel, garlic, )uniper, kelp, lobelia, and cayenne.

* Eat eggs, onions, beans, legumes, and garlic to obtain sulfur to counteract the arsenic. +t helpsto eliminate the arsenic. "ut do not take inorganic sulfur into the body: +t will produce boils.Only drink distilled water. 4rink plenty of fruit and vegetable )uices.

%elated topics in this book include !&ood oisonin,-! !;he$ical oisonin,-! !!*lu$inu$-!

!*rsenic-! !;ad$iu$-!;opper-! !T-!&luoride-! !ead-! !Mercury-! !8ickel-! !%adiation-!

!To+ic hock-! !ru, %ash-! !Tobacco-! and !To+e$ia.!

ENCOURAGEMENTThere are many problems which we encounter in life, but only 6odcan help us deal with them. 6o to Him with your difficulties He can give wisdom to know whatbest to do.
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CHEMICAL POISONING

SYMPTOMS AN$ $ISEASE( remarkable variety of symptoms can occur, among which thefollowing are common$ stuffy nose, watery eyes, diarrhea, ringing in the ears, nausea, upsetstomach, ecema, depression, headache, fatigue, bronchitis, asthma, and arthritis.

1HERE #OUN$/e live in a chemical age. These chemicals are in the air, water, earth,food, and drink. /e find them in the materials, surfaces, and fabrics in our lives. +t is impossibleto escape from them, but knowledge and care can reduce the rate at which these haards cause usharm.

5etals, such as mercury, chrome, nickel, and beryllium produce skin rashes. (luminum is theprimary cause of (lheimer's disease.

* ?ead causes anemia.

* 4ental fillings containing mercury can poison the system.

* Herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, fumigants, and fertiliers seep into the soil,ground, water, and wells.

* These poisons are taken up by the plants which animals, birds, and humans eat it passes on intomilk, eggs, meat. The to3ic substances are in the fruit and vegetables we eat.

* There are food preservatives and additives. There are artificial colorings, flavorings, and odors.

These come from coal tar and lead to cancer.

* /a3es are on the fruit, and added sprays are on the vegetables. There are ripening agents anddefoliant chemicals.

* There are to3ic fumes, dangerous chemicals, and radioactive wastes. The rivers and lakes arepolluted with poisonous runoff.

* There are hair sprays, treated bedding, animal hair products, paint formulas, and e3otic cleaningformulas.

* There is benene from solvents, styrene from plastics, and formaldehyde from pressed1woodproducts.

* Smoke arises from cigarettes, cigars, and burning forest fires.

* /e hardly have time to worry about old1fashioned dust, molds, parasites, and diseases. /e nowlive amid an onslaught of chemicals and radiation.


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ENCOURAGEMENT4o not allow the perple3ities and worries of everyday life to fret yourmind and come between you and 6od. Fou need Him all the more in the troubles you encounter.4o not forsake Him.

ARSENIC POISONING

SYMPTOMS AN$ $ISEASEonfusion, headaches, drowsiness, convulsions, vomiting,muscle cramps, diarrhea, bloody urine, and gastrointestinal problems. (lopecia, constipation,delayed healing of skin problems, edema, burning and tingling, and stomatitis. The lungs, skin,and liver are primarily affected.

1HERE #OUN$Herbicides, slug poisons, pesticides, beer, water, table salt, seafood,tobacco smoke, laundry aids, smog, dolomite, and bone meal. opper smelting, mining shafts,sheep dipping.

SOLUTIONS#ead labels and use nothing containing arsenic. (void arsenic sources andenvironments.

&or additional in#or$ation- see !;he$ical oisonin,.!

ENCOURAGEMENTThank 6od there are answers: 6o to Him in prayer and you willreceive the help you need. He can give you guidance that you very much need.

CA$MIUM POISONING

SYMPTOMS AN$ $ISEASE(nemia )oint soreness hair loss dry, scaly skin dulled senseof smell high blood pressure loss of appetite. +t can lead to emphysema and cancer.

admium is a trace metal but it is poisonous and weakens the immune system by decreasing T1

cell production in the body. +t is increasingly found in many substances.

admium stores up in the liver and kidneys, seriously weakening both organs.

1HERE #OUN$igarette and cigar smokers have high cadmium levels, but you can get itfrom second1hand smoke. admium is in plastics, white paint, and nickel1cadmium batteries. +tis in drinking water, pesticides, fungicides, fertiliers, industrial air pollution, and variousfoodstuffs, including rice, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and refined grains.
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SOLUTIONS(void cadmium sources and environments.


ENCOURAGEMENT(s you open your door to needy ones, you are inviting angels to come

in. 4o what you can to be a blessing to those around you, and you will be blessed.

COPPER POISONING

SYMPTOMS AN$ $ISEASEE3cess amounts of copper can result in emotional problems,behavioral disorders, mood swings, anemia, depression, kidney damage, ecema, schiophrenia,sickle1cell anemia, and central nervous system damage.

+t can produce infections, heart attack, anemia, cirrhosis of the liver, mental illness, insomnia,stuttering, /ilson's disease, and niacin deficiency.

1HERE #OUN$"eer, copper plumbing and cookware, insecticides, permanent wave kits,pasteuried milk, oral contraceptives, tobacco, swimming pools, city water, and various foods,including certain froen foods %added to make peas greener&.

SOLUTIONS#ead labels and use nothing containing copper. (void copper sources andenvironments.

$E#ICIENCY+t is also possible to not have enough copper in the body. /ithout a balance ofcopper and inc in the body, the thyroid will not work properly. "abies fed soy milk tend to havea deficiency of copper. The result is damaged nerves, bones, and lungs. (dults lacking copperwill lose protein. E3cessively large doses of inc can also produce a copper deficiency. Oralcontraceptives can cause either an e3cess or deficiency of copper.


ENCOURAGEMENT@eep cheerful and sunny. This will encourage those around you to takeheart. They have problems too. @neel down and pray with them.

$$T POISONING
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THE PROBLEM/e still have 44T poisoning. >irst introduced in CJ0J, into agriculture, tokill insects, and banned in 4ecember CJIirst, it has long1lasting effects on birds, fish, animals, and humans. Second, it is still in the waterand soil.

Third, shipments of 44T food from overseas is not banned. >ood grown in +srael is heavily44Ted, and then shipped to (merica because orthodo3 ;ews will not allow it to be sold in +srael.>ourth, it is still used on fruit trees in (merica:

SOLUTIONS(void 44T sources and environments. Special note$ 4o not fast on water alonealways do it on fruit )uices. This is because 44T is stored in your body fat. 4uring a water fast,its sudden release can damage various organs. Only drink distilled water. 4rink plenty of fruitand vegetable )uices.


ENCOURAGEMENTome up to the light of 6od's /ord, where ;esus is, and you will findall the guidance you need on the pathway to heaven.

#LUORI$E POISONING

SYMPTOMS AN$ $ISEASE5ottled, discolored teeth. This is a permanent change whichcannot be reversed.

THE PROBLEM4entists prescribe fluoride substances for teeth fluoride, a trace mineral, isadded to most city water in e3cessively large amounts. The ob)ective is to reduce dental caries%tooth decay& but a much smaller amount does this, and only in small children. >luoride neverhelps the teeth of adults. %The true cause of dental caries is eating sugar, candies, refinedcarbohydrates, soda beverages, and too little of fruits and vegetables.&

There was an KD increase of cancer in 5anchester, England, after the introduction of fluoride.4own's syndrome increased in A.S. cities when fluoridated water supplies began. ;apaneseresearchers found that children with mottled teeth had a higher incidence of heart disease.

>luoride combines with calcium to make an insoluble calcium, producing bone deformities.

>luoride destroys iodine, thus causing thyroid problems.

SOLUTIONS#ead labels and use nothing containing fluoride. (void fluoride sources andenvironments. Only drink distilled water. 4rink plenty of fruit and vegetable )uices.
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ENCOURAGEMENT+n hrist is light and peace and )oy forevermore. The longer we livewith hrist, the closer we draw to heaven. ?et nothing separate you from His side.

LEA$ POISONING

SYMPTOMS AN$ $ISEASE?ead poisoning produces hyperactivity in children, behavioralproblems, and weakened minds.

hronic lead poisoning causes reproductive disorders, impotence in men, infertility in women,and anemia. Sudden infant death syndrome occurs more often in infants with high lead levels

than those who die of other causes.

To3ic amounts damage liver, kidneys, heart, and nervous system. Those suffering from leadpoisoning will have days of severe gastrointestinal colic. 6ums turn blue and he may feel muscleweakness. aralysis of the e3tremities, blindness, mental disturbances, protein disorder, loss ofmemory, mental retardation, and even insanity can eventually result. ainter's colic shows severewandering pain in the abdomen and acute muscle spasm.

Sometimes you will find a lead line on the gum margin of the teeth.

1HERE #OUN$?ead is e3tremely to3ic, and is widely found in leaded gasoline lead pipesand other piping using solder, ceramic glaes, lead1based paints, and lead1acid batteries. ?eadarsenate is an insecticide used on certain plants. "urning newspapers throw lead into the air.?ead is in commercial baby milk and industrial materials %nails, solder, plating, plaster, andputty&.

eople also consume it when they use tobacco, eat liver, and drink domestic or imported wines.+t can also be in soldered cans.

SOLUTIONS#ead label

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Section 16 Poisons