dengue fever...
for all the people who have been so affected by the passing of Andy Irons, I’ve been swept up with the thoughts that maybe if we just knew a little more about Dengue Fever, we might avoid losing more amazing people, like Andy. As a naturopath I continually look for the answers in nature, when conventional medicine has no further answers. We live among our medicines and they speak to those who are open and listen. For thousands of years people have worked in harmony with what is provided in their local habitats.
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne illness of the tropics. There are four strains of dengue virus. Infection with any of the strains causes a high fever AND at least one other symptom:
* Severe headache
* Severe eye pain (behind eyes)
* Joint pain
* Muscle and/or bone pain
* Rash
* Mild bleeding manifestation (e.g., nose or gum bleed, petechiae, or easy bruising)
* Low white cell count
Symptoms usually are milder the first time a person has dengue. The most dangerous thing about dengue is that a second infection — with a different strain of the virus — can trigger dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF).
Dengue hemorrhagic fever is a sneaky killer, although with proper medical care the death rate is about 1%. DHF appears AFTER a first bout of fever, usually on day 4 or day 5 of a dengue illness. The infection causes fluid to leak from small blood vessels, which can lead to profound shock, organ damage, and death.
One of the most frustrating things that I read in the articles all over the WEB about Andy Irons is that powerful prescription painkillers in his hotel room. Pain killers are a contraindication for people suffering from Dengue fever it can cause hemorrhaging internally. I’m not sure if any one ever told Andy that detail.
Natural remedies that may help:
Ginger tea
Ginger helps stimulate a therapeutic sweat. Studies also show that it helps fight against bacterial infections that may develop as a result of the viral infection. Lemon juice does the same thing, warding off secondary bacterial infections and giving a whopping amount of Vitamin C. Apple cider (and apple cider vinegar), is extremely rich in minerals and has been employed since ancient times for this reason.
Step One
One cup of peeled, chopped and minced fresh ginger
10 cups of water
Step Two
Apple cider (1/2 cup per serving)
Lemon juice
Directions
Peel and mince the ginger (a food processor makes little work of this job). Simmer the minced ginger in 10 cups of water for an hour or so. Strain.
When ready to have a serving place 1/2 cup of the strained ginger water in a pan with 1/2 cup of apple cider and a squirt or two of lemon juice. Heat and serve.
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/potent-anti-viral-tea.html#ixzz15cDFRplo
Neem leaves extract for the rash:
Benefits of neem's fruits, seeds, oil, leaves, roots and bark. Each of these has been used in the Indian Ayurvedic medicine. ‘Neem bark is cool, bitter, astringent, acrid and refrigerant.
Increase water intake. Keep well hydrated during the fever.
Botanical Sambuscus is anti-viral,
Lauricidin found in coconut oil, which converts to monolaurin can also be anti-bacterial
The biggest and hardest thing to do is avoid pain medication even with the severe joint pain. Homeopathy Comfrey Symphytum officinate for the bone pain 1M Dose.
These remedies do not replace visiting with a physician and seeking medical treatment, but if they send you home with no advice consider natural medicine.
