Avian Flu Alerts Newsletter 2/19/2006

Contents In this Issue:
Bird Flu Kits
Bird Flu Comes to the Industrial Giants
Bird Flu In The US
Farmers and Hunters Beware
Immunity Booster: Cat’s Claw (Una de Gato)

Bird Flu Kits

Bird Flu Comes to the Industrial Giants

The footprint of the bird flu continues to spread around the world. New cases on poultry have been confirmed in India and Niger. But most notable is the spread to France and possible Britain. There are no corresponding human cases reported in these countries, but they are bound to occur in the future.

The majority of victims of the H5N1 avian flu have been rural people from poorest regions of the world. These are places like farmers in rural China, Vietnam, and Thailand. The main cause of the human infections in these places is from handling and or eating under-cooked sick poultry.

Bird Flu In The US

Is the bird flu virus in the US and Canada? In 2004, the US, Canada, and Great Britain were among countries impacted by the avian flu strain H7N3. This virus infected some of the poultry workers who come in contact with it. This outbreak triggered the culling of massive flocks throughout these countries. The reason you probably didn’t hear about it is because this strain is not usually deadly to humans. But this incident demonstrated how fast an avian flu can spread through flocks around the world.

Although there are no confirmed animal cases of H5N1 in North America to date, it will make its way here. Once here, it will take some time before the virus becomes wide-spread enough for people to notice. Usually farmers, hunters, and game wardens are first to notice infected birds.

Farmers and Hunters Beware

Anyone who handles poultry is at risk to become infected by any avian flu. These people are the farmers, professional poultry breeders, and bird hunters. These viruses exist in minute amounts of fecal matter. Handling infected birds or walking through bird hutches can move and track infected matter to other areas. Hunters and farmers should take extra precautions to use protective masks and sanitize their hands after handling birds. Sadly it could very well be a farmer or hunter who discovers H5N1 bird flu in America.

Immunity Booster: Cat’s Claw (Una de Gato)

Cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is a woody vine that grows in the Amazonian regions of Peru. Many studies have indicate that this herb has properties that boost the immune system. A recent review of scientific data suggests that Cat’s Claw has specific anti-viral properties. Other studies indicate that it also has anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties as well. There is much more researches to be done in the future on this herb, but early results are promising.

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Anti-Viral
Immune Booster

Warning: Cat’s Claw should not be given to children. A recent study on childhood leukemia suggests that Cat’s Claw may cause or worsen this condition. Until more research is completed, do not administer it to children.

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Childhood Leukemia

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Sincerely,
Clint Fountain
Fluplan.com