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China approves 1st human trials for COVID-19 nasal spray vaccine

China on Wednesday approved Phase 1 human testing of a COVID-19 nasal spray vaccine being developed by researchers at Xiamen University, Hong Kong University, and vaccine maker Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy Enterprise Co. Children and some adults already get a nasal spray vaccine for the flu, and recent research from Washington University School of Medicine suggested a nasal vaccine was actually more effective than an injection at protecting mice against COVID-19 infections.

China on Wednesday approved Phase 1 human testing of a COVID-19 nasal spray vaccine being developed by researchers at Xiamen University, Hong Kong University, and vaccine maker Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy Enterprise Co. Children and some adults already get a nasal spray vaccine for the flu, and recent research from Washington University School of Medicine suggested a nasal vaccine was actually more effective than an injection at protecting mice against COVID-19 infections.

This is the first nasal spray vaccine candidate for COVID-19 to be tested in humans, and preliminary studies showed it can significantly reduce lung damage in infected mice and hamsters, according to Science and Technology Daily, a newspaper linked to China's Ministry of Science and Technology, Bloomberg News reports. The intranasal vaccine aims to promote a natural immune response to the coronavirus by combining the new virus' spike proteins with a weakened flu virus.

China now has 10 vaccines in human trials, including four in Phase 3 trials. The U.S. has three Phase 3 trials underway, although AstraZeneca and Oxford University paused their final-stage trial in the U.S. and elsewhere this week to investigate a spinal cord illness in one of its vaccine subjects.

"Chinese drugmakers have taken their research abroad because the outbreak at home has been under control for months," The New York Times reports, but Beijing is also effectively using the promise of priority access to a vaccine and loans "in a charm offensive aimed at repairing damaged ties and bringing friends closer in regions China deems vital to its interests."

Reference: The Week: Peter Weber 2 days ago:12/09/2020

 GOUT

Gout is a dis-ease reaction. Usually, a collection of impurities such as uric acid irritates the body. The body attemps to get rid of these impurities and places them around the joint, bone lining and connective tissues. Besides this, the impurities may be caused by excessive fat in the diet or the body's inability to breakdown (metabolize) fat. gout is usually treated similarly to arthritis and rheumatism, and is the same dis-ease reaction. Gout is the failure of the body to dissolve crystallized waste.

Gout is a dis-ease reaction. Usually, a collection of impurities such as uric acid irritates the body. The body attemps to get rid of these impurities and places them around the joint, bone lining and connective tissues. Besides this, the impurities may be caused by excessive fat in the diet or the body's inability to breakdown (metabolize) fat. gout is usually treated similarly to arthritis and rheumatism, and is the same dis-ease reaction. Gout is the failure of the body to dissolve crystallized waste.

SUPPLEMENTS: Vitamin A, B complex, C, D, E, Potassium Bicarbonate.

HERBS: Yuca, Juniper berries, Burdock, Yarrow, Buckthorn, Black Cohosh,Comfrey, Alfalfa, Ginger, parsley, Chaparral, Sarsaparilla, Birch leaves, Aloe Vera.

FOODS: Strawberries, Red juice, all tropical fruits, carrots, celery, pineapple juice, cherries.

GLANDULARS: Pancreas, Adrenals.

AMINO ACIDS: Lysine, Glutamine, Methionine.

HOMEOPATHIC: Nat. Sulph., Mag. Phos.

Reference: African Holistic Health: Liaila O Afrika

ENEMA

An enema is the use of water (distilled, spring or boiled) or herbal teas injected in the rectum and colon, the purpose of the enema is to remove feces, worms and impurities.An enema is the use of water (distilled, spring or boiled) or herbal teas injected in the rectum and colon, the purpose of the enema is to remove feces, worms and impurities.

A high enema is performed with a colon tube ( which is 24" to 32" in length) attached to the tube of the enema bag and inserted into the anus; the tube passes through the rectum and into the colon. This type of enema reaches high into the large intestines  (colon). A colonic irrigation is an enema performed by using 10 to 30 gallons of water- a proctor is used and has a water in-flow tube and a waste out-flow tube attached.

It is also advised to use a vegetable and fruit juice diet for 1 week.Take ten gallons of water per high enema for 3 days. In this way the body will not be strained by the colonic irrigation and the process becomes more rhythmical and natural. The enemas tube should be lightly oiled and the anus should be lightly oiled before inserting the tube.Warm or slightly warm water is used. The herb teas are usually strained and allowed to cool before injecting.Enema bags can be purchased from a drugstore.

Sometimes, the colon tubes have to be purchased at a medical supply store. In any case, the fountain syringe is commonly used.Anthelminic Enemas (to get rid of worms)Worms are caused by underactive appendices, feces that pack and line around the colon, poor combination of food, ect. They can be felt crawling around , seen in the bowel movements or around the anus.Salt water (dissolve 1 2 cups of salt in water, warm and inject). Also add lime and lemon to warm water and inject.HERBS: Cascara, Sagrada, Henna, Horseradish, Aloe, Asafetida, Quassia, (see antihelmintic).

ANTISPASMODIC ENEMAS

The colon sometimes becomes too weak to have natural muscle actions (peristalsis). Furthermore, the weakness is caused by packed feces around the colon lining, constipation, etc.

HERBS: Lobelia, Valerian, Hops, Camomile ( See Calminitive herbs).

ASTRINGENT ENEMAS

The colon bleeds (hemorrhages due to straining the bowel movements). It is caused by constipation, weak muscles (prolapse), poor diet, etc. Ice cold water enemas are good (see astringent herb).

EMOLLIENT ENEMAS

This type of enema softens hard caked feces.HERBS: Barley, Prune juice, Linseed oil, Psyllium.

NUTRITIVE ENEMAS

Half to one cup molasses; add half cup horseradish and lemon juice (use 2 lemons) to 2 quarts of water.

SEDATIVE ENEMAS

Use cannabis sativa seeds as a tea (See sedatives)  

PURGATIVE ENEMAS

Add liquid soap to a herbal solution of ginger and horseradish.

COFFEE  AND GARLIC ENEMAS

This type of Enema is used to detoxify the body and is commonly used for severe-dis-eases.The garlic is an antibiotic and rids the body of harmful toxins while the caffeine in the coffee stimulates the muscles of the colon. It also travels up to the gall bladder and causes it to eliminate its contents.

DIARRHEA ENEMAS

Enemas of catnip or valerian for severe diarrhea were often used in Egypt.

HERBS: Lobelia, Comfrey, Mullein, Wild Rue.An enema is not to be relied upon for proper bowel movements. A natural foods diet helps to regulate the bowels.

The transitional time of food can be checked by eating 5 to 6 tablespoons of charcoal powder or tablets. Then look for the charcoal in the bowels. When it appears it will give you the time it takes for food to leave the body.The food should spend 4 hours in the stomach and 4 hours in the intestines (colon). Transitiona time should be no longer than 16 hours. If longer an enema may be needed along with a good diet.A way to avoid enemas and keep the colon clean is to take 2 tablespoons of Psyllium husk or seed (or powder) or flaxseed of Chia seeds daily. This will create natural fibre and mucous and it is not a laxative (irritant to digestive tract) or habit-forming.

Reference: African Holistic health: Liaila O. Afrika

Coronavirus antibodies fade after only a month, study shows

Coronavirus antibodies fade after only a month, a new study has revealed, in what could signal a blow to worldwide hopes of finding a vaccine.Coronavirus antibodies fade after only a month, a new study has revealed, in what could signal a blow to worldwide hopes of finding a vaccine.

Understanding antibody responses against Covid-19 is fundamental for the development of effective treatments and a preventive vaccine, experts say. 

And if antibodies decline overtime it could suggest immunity from a potential vaccine would also fade, rendering it less effective or require boosters.In this latest study, researchers from Nanjing University Medical School in China monitored Covid-19 antibody responses in 19 non-severe and seven severe coronavirus patients for seven weeks from disease onset. 

They found that most patients generated antibody responses against the virus.But only a small portion produced a potent level of antibody neutralisation activity and around one in five (20 per cent) produced no antibody response at all.

The study, published in PLOS Pathogens, also indicated that three to four weeks after hospital discharge, the neutralising activity of antibodies from recovered patients declined significantly.The authors said: "Understanding the adaptive responses where the body makes antibodies that specifically bind to the Sars-CoV-2 among Covid-19 patients provides fundamental information for developing effective treatment and preventive vaccine." 

A previous study by King's College London found 60 per cent of the 96 people studied had a “potent” Covid-19 antibody response at the height of their infection, falling to just 17 per cent three months later.

Commenting on these latest findings, Danny Altmann, professor of immunology at Imperial College London, said: "Studies like this are a vital part of the 'work-in-progress' to make sense of who has immunity and how long for… "Once again, evidence shows that the half-life of these antibodies in the blood is not particularly sustained.”

Reference: Lizzie Roberts 7 hrs ago: 10/09/2020