Thanks to Debbie McDonald for the information on Grapefruit Seed Extract. I quickly called the company and asked if it would be OK to post their add since anything that works on the bacteria that affect us or our loved ones is of interst. Sam Allen ([email protected]) gave me permission to copy the test results from their web page for posting on the list. Since it comes directly from their web page, you should consider it advertising, but it has interesting information. For example, it claims to be on average 10 times more effective than CS against some of the pathogens tested. Please note that although I am passing the information along I do not know enough about it to have an opinion. Therefore, please do not consider this endorsement in any way. I will follow up with a separate comment in another message. Bob Wells
From: http://www.nutriteam.com/study.htm Test Results, Lab Studies Promote Use of GSE! In November of 1994, the Southern Research Institute completed a study that compared grapefruit extract as a disinfectant to a leading commercial disi nfectant. The following pathogens were involved in the test: Staphylococcus aureus Streptococcus pyrogenes Streptococcus fecalis Streptococcus pneumonia Klebsiella pheumonia Proteus vulgaris Pseudomonas aeruginosa Salmonella choleraesuis Escherichia coli Candida albicans Trichophyton mentagrophytes Herpes simplex virus type 1 Influenza virus type A2 The study concluded that grapefruit extract was twice as effective as the c ommercial formula for inhibiting the above microorganisms. Similiar results were obtained when grapefruit extract was compared wit h isopropyl alcohol, which is often the disinfectant of choice in hospitals . The most impressive comparisons were between grapefruit extract and chl orine bleach, and colloidal silver. Bio Research Laboratories of Redmond, Washington, USA, tested GSE, a commercial chlorine bleach, and colloidal si lver against Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Streptococcus faecium, and E. coli. Again, grapefruit extract proved super ior, the test report concluding: All microorganisms tested were inhibited with moderate levels of GSE l iquid disinfectant. High levels of chlorine bleach inhibited the test organisms, but moderate levels were not effective. Because the GSE li quid was inhibitory at much lower levels, it may be assumed that it is ten to one hundred times more effective than chlorine against the organisms u sed in this study. On average, GSE proved to be ten times more effective than the colloidal silver. The Arthritis Connection Researchers have long postulated that some forms of arthritis, especially r heumatoid arthritis, may be related to bacterial strep infection. New evidence suggests that several other bacteria may also be implicated, two o f which are Proteus vulgaris and Klebsiella pneumonia. Both of these are commonly found in the digestive tract. Here's the connection: The research suggests that antibodies are produced to neutralize antig ens produced by bacteria. These antibody-antigen complexes may be absorbed through the intestinal lining and thus enter the blood stream. Normally, these complexes are filtered by the liver, kidneys, and lymphatic systems, but in some individuals, a serious complication can arise. With Klebsiella pneumonia, this reaction usually occurs in the spinal column. A debilitating condition known as ankylosing spodolytis may develop, resulting in immobilization of segments of the spinal column, resulting in drastic loss of flexibility and consequent problems. In the case of Proteus vulgaris complexes, inflammatory responses can occur in any joint. Left unchecked, this can produce the swelling, pain, deformity, and other signs of rheumatoid arthritis. In some patients who are using GSE to reduce symptoms of Candida or dysente ry, there has been a marked improvement in arthritis symptoms. And while relief may have been brought about by a reduction in C andida yeast colonization, it is very likely that the reduction in population of other, alllergy-causing bacteria is also responsible for the improvement. It should also be noted that allergic reactions to dust, chemicals, drugs, foods, can be a factor. There is also an overwhelming amount of evidence that nutritional deficiencies may also lead to arthritis. Injurie s are also a factor. Link to info on Injury, Pain Relief wi thout Drugs or surgery! Link to Secure-Server On-Line Sto re
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