Is it Safe to Travel by Plane with Ebola Virus Flying Around?
Fabrizio Poli
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Fabrizio Poli
Entrepreneur, Aviation Advisor, Airline Transport Pilot, Pilot Coaching-Mentoring, Aircraft Buyer & Leasing, Futurist, Speaker & Author.
The Ebola problem seems to be getting worse everyday and I am constantly getting asked if is safe to fly and what to do to take precautions.
This is what Dr. Brownstein’s blog on Ebola self treatment says:
Keep in mind that Ebola, like any viral infection, can only be cured by a strong immune system. We are designed with a powerful immune system that should mount a response to an infectious agent. However, the immune system can only mount a vigorous defense if it has the raw materials available to it. For over 20 years, I have been checking every patient for their nutrient status. Unfortunately, most are deficient in the basic raw materials that the immune system needs to function optimally.
The most important item is vitamin C. Humans are not able to manufacture vitamin C. Either we get enough vitamin C from our diet or the immune system will not function optimally and we will be more prone to becoming ill with various infections, Ebola included. Throughout the medical literature there are many case histories of vitamin C curing viral and other infectious illnesses. Vitamin C activates the immune system so that it can fight any infection. How much vitamin C should you take? I would suggest taking at least 5,000mg of vitamin C on a daily basis [spread out at a 1000mg every 3 or 4 hours]
. If you become ill with any infectious agent, take more as the body’s requirements dramatically increase when it is confronted with an infectious agent. [Don’t take these high doses regularly when well]
Intravenous vitamin C should be given to all Ebola patients. Though it has not been studied, I have no doubt that IV vitamin C would be a great benefit to any patient suffering not only from Ebola but from any infectious agent. In my practice, I have used IV vitamin C for over 20 years. Anytime the body is stressed, vitamin C requirements are elevated. IV vitamin C achieves a much higher serum level as compared to oral vitamin C. In fact, it should be standard-of-care for any hospitalized patient.
What else can you take to prevent a viral infection? I would suggest taking vitamin A. Vitamin A is integral for the maintenance and functioning of the immune system. In acute viral illnesses, I have found short courses of vitamin A (not beta carotene) very helpful. From 10-100,000U of vitamin A per day for a few days to a few weeks can stimulate the immune system to fight viral infections.
Vitamin D is also important. Over 80% of patients are deficient in vitamin D. Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels helps lead to a strong immune system. For most patients, I suggest taking 2-6,000U of vitamin D3 per day. In times of acute illnesses, 50,000U of vitamin D3 per day for a few days has proven extremely helpful. [Best to get Vit D through sunshine]
Iodine is essential. No virus, bacteria, or parasite has been shown to be resistant to iodine. Iodine levels have fallen over 50% during the last 40 years. Maintaining iodine sufficiency is one of the most important things you can do to help your immune system [but only if your thyroid gland is up to par, and 60% of Americans are thyroid deficient]
For most patients, I have found 12-50mg/day can supply the body with the correct amount of iodine.
There are many other natural therapies that may help fight Ebola and other infections including silver, alpha lipoic acid, medium and short chain fatty acids (found in coconut oil), minerals, and herbal therapies.
It is important to maintain hydration. Next, eat healthy food. Eating too much sugar ruins the immune system.[don’t use sugar substitutes, do without]
Maintaining adequate salt levels is a must. Unrefined [sea]
salt should be the salt-of-choice. Infectious agents prefer a low-salt environment–that is why salt is used to preserve food. Finally, I cannot stress enough the importance of exercise. Exercise stimulates the immune system. [But it really needs to be strong, heavy breathing
aerobic exercise which circulates a lot of oxygen through the bloodstream, purifying, detoxifying and killing bacteria and viruses.]
Fabrizio Poli
Aviation Analyst & Managing Partner
Tyrus Wings
Fabrizio Poli
Aviation Analyst & Managing Partner
Tyrus Wings
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10 年One should have and travel through Private chartered plane and should have the huge intake of citrus fruits inside and outside the plane to counter EBOLA .
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10 年Very interesting Fabrizio Poli - Thank you - I am going to post this in a Health and Wellness group I know which promotes Vitamin use generally.