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Pneumonia is a serious infection of the lungs that can
be caused by any of a number of different infectious agents, including
viruses, bacteria, fungi, mycoplasma and protozoa. The infection
causes tiny air sacs in the lung area to become inflamed and filled
with mucus and pus. Although symptoms can vary in intensity, they
usually include fever, chills, cough, bloody sputum, muscle aches,
fatigue, sore throat, enlarged lymph glands in the neck, cyanosis
(bluish tint in skin or nails), pain in the chest, and rapid,
difficult respiration. Pneumonia is typically preceded by an upper
respiratory infection such as a cold, influenza,
or measles Factors that increase the risk of pneumonia include being
either under one year or over 60 years of age, a weakened immune
system , cardiovascular disease, diabetes ,
HIV infection, seizure or stroke, aspiration under anesthesia,
alcoholism, smoking, kidney failure, sickle
cell disease, malnutrition, foreign bodies in the respiratory
passages, exposure to chemical irritants, and even allergies. ...more
| Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| Multi-vitamin
and mineral supplement |
10 |
contains vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin
C , vitamin B complex ,
and zinc which all are helpful in
both the treatment and prevention of pneumonia and related disorders. The nutrients found in
a
daily supplement are needed for good general health and well
being. |
| vitamin
C |
10 |
strengthens the immune
system and increases the number of white blood cells as well
as the quality of the white blood cells. |
| vitamin
A |
10 |
boosts immune system
and it helps with repair of the lungs. |
| Carotenoids |
9 |
work with vitamin
A (see Mega Juice below) |
| Zinc |
10 |
this mineral quickens the immune
system response and helps reduce infection. Works well with
vitamin C. |
| Bioflavonoids |
10 |
bioflavonoids are
natural antioxidant and free radical destroyer, boosts the immune systems and helps fight infection,
work well
with vitamin C. |
| Echinacea |
9 |
herb that helps healing and often
combined with zinc |
| Golden
seal |
9 |
herb that strengthens the immune
system |
| Astragalus |
9 |
herb works with echinacea
(see Immunity below) |
| Reishi |
9 |
herb that helps boost the immune
system and both protect and fight against viral infections in
the body |
| vitamin
E |
8 |
helps the body's healing
process and also serves as a powerful antioxidant to help
rid the body of free radicals. |
| Garlic |
8 |
has both antiviral and
antibacterial properties |
| vitamin B
complex |
7 |
they promote healing, strong immune system,
and healthy nervous system. B vitamins help with the
production of antibodies. |
| Grape
Seed extract |
8 |
supports the immune system and
aids lung tissue healing |
 Symmetry products people
tell us they use for Pneumonia
(click on the product name for more
information)
| Immunity
Cold Rx
Fruit
A Mins
Protection
4 Life
Genesis
Advanced
Omega
Nutra
Pack
Mega
Juice
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herbal blend
with Echinacea, Golden seal, Shiitake, and more
vitamin c, zinc, and echinacea
children's daily vitamin and mineral supplement
excellent daily supplemental health system
liquid herbal detox and healing formula - Red
clover, Dandelion + more
flax seed, borage seed, and omegas in one
formula
complete daily supplement with all the
vitamins and minerals listed above
healing extracts from fruits and vegetables,
bioflavonoids + carotenoids
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A positive diagnosis of the disease can be made only with
a chest x-ray.
Bacterial pneumonia is a very dangerous form of the
disease and it comes on suddenly, usually as a complication of
some other illness Symptoms usually include: chills, high
temperature, and shaking. The cough is normally dry at first,
and then a rust-colored sputum is produced. Breathing becomes
rapid and difficult. Chest pain that will worsen upon
inhaling, abdominal pain, and fatigue are also common in
people. This form of pneumonia is not likely to spread from
one person to another.
Fungal pneumonia is much less common than either the
bacterial or viral forms, and is often associated with a
weakened or suppressed immune system. People with HIV, AIDS,
or some type of cancer, or who are taking immunosuppressive
drugs following organ transplantation, are the people at most
risk. About 2 million cases of pneumonia are diagnosed in the
United States each year, and between 35,000 to 75,000 people
die of the disease, making it the 6th leading cause of death
in just the USA. Pneumonia will affect the sufferer with
weakness that lasts between 4 to 8 weeks after the acute phase
of the infection has ended.
Viral pneumonia is more variable in course and severity.
It can come on either very suddenly or gradually, and symptoms
range from mild to severe and anywhere in between. It is less
serious than bacterial pneumonia, but if not cared for
properly then the bacterial infection can result.
GOOD
SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM TO TRY
ADULTS / TEENS:
-
Immunity
- herbal formula to strengthen the immune system
-
BotanaCleanse
Plus - do this first to cleanse toxins and make the
other supplements work better
-
Protection
4 Life with Genesis - has 4 products in it which all
will benefit people with Pneumonia and related health
problems. This kit
includes:
1. Advanced Omega
2. Mega Juice
3. NutraPack
4. Genesis
CHILDREN:
OTHER CHANGES TO MAKE
- drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled water a day
- eat lots of raw fruits and vegetables
- eat protein from vegetable sources and not meat
- juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
- do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
- do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
- use stress relief like going for walks in the park
- brown rice and millet are good to eat
- avoid red meat and animal fats
- reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
- fast a few days a month
- a colon intestinal cleansing is helpful (see BotanaCleanse
above)
- get sleep
- exercise light to moderate amounts ... yoga and stretching
are good
- do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
- use mister or humidifier to ease breathing
- PRAY ... it does help with all aspects of life and healing
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