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Measles also known as rubeola, is a viral infection
attacking the respiratory tract, eyes, and skin. It is primarily a
childhood disease, but adults may also get the disease. Measles is
highly contagious and spreads easily by nose, mouth, or throat.
Spreading occurs by secretions on items or surfaces and by coughing or
sneezing. The illness normally starts between 7 and 14 days after
initial exposure to the virus. The first symptoms include: cough, high
fever (temperature of 102°F or more), sneezing, runny nose, and red
eyes. The eyes may also be more sensitive to light. Then a few days
later, small red spots with white centers called "Koplik's
spots" appear in the throat and mouth. The person will get a sore
throat, and a red rash appears on their forehead and ears. During a
period of 5 to 7 days, the rash spreads all over the person's
body. With healthy children, measles normally lasts about ten days.
However, it may be followed by several complications, some of them can
be serious. These include middle ear
infection (especially in children with a history of repeated ear
infections), bronchitis , croup , pneumonia
,
strep throat , and even, in rare cases, encephalitis or meningitis.
Adults who get the measles often suffer more serious cases of the
disease than children have. ...more
| Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| Calcium |
10 |
Needed for tissue
repair (see calcium coverage) |
| Magnesium |
10 |
works with the mineral
calicum |
| vitamin
C |
10 |
strengthens the immune
system and controls fever and infection |
| Bioflavonoids |
10 |
bioflavonoids are
natural antioxidant to boost the immune systems and helps fight infection,
and it
works well with vitamin C |
| vitamin
E |
9 |
helps the body's healing
process and also serves as a powerful antioxidant to help
rid the body of free radicals |
| Zinc |
9 |
mineral helps the immune
system response and helps reduce infection |
| Garlic |
9 |
herb helps the immune system (see
Botana-G) |
| Multi-vitamin
& mineral supplement |
10 |
contains vitamin E, vitamin
C , vitamin B complex ,
and zinc which all are helpful in
both the treatment and prevention of infection and
related disorders like Reye's syndrome. The nutrients found in
a
daily supplement are needed for good general health and well
being. |
| vitamin B
complex |
8 |
the B vitamin family promotes
healing and a strong immune system |
| Spirulina |
8 |
helps boost the immune system |
 Symmetry products people
tell us they use for
Measles
(click on the product name for more
information)
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Nutra
Pack
Mega
Juice
Fruit
A Mins
Calcium
Coverage
Botana G |
complete daily supplement with all the
vitamins and minerals listed above
healing extracts from fruits and vegetables,
bioflavonoids + carotenoids
children's daily supplement multi source calcium
including coral calcium + magnesium and herbs mixed
source Garlic blend with herbal cofactors |
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GOOD
SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM TO TRY
CHILDREN:
ADULTS:
OTHER CHANGES TO MAKE
- drink steam distilled water (6-8 glasses a day)
- be careful the disease is very contagious and easily spread
to other people
- rest until the fever and rash are gone
- keep lights dim, do not watch TV while eye are sensitive to
light
- avoid saturated fats and fried foods they stress the liver
- eat high fiber diet (brown rice and millet are good)
- make sure to get vitamin A, C, and E
- reduced sugar, candy, etc...
- avoid caffeine, hydrogenated oils, fried
foods, meat, soft drinks
- reduce dairy products in your diet
- PRAY ... prayer helps with healing
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