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Reye’s syndrome is a serious disease that affects many internal organs, particularly the brain and liver. It primarily strikes children between the ages of
4 and 15 years old. Many cases of Reye’s syndrome occur after a viral infection
like the flu or chickenpox have occurred. Reye's has also been associated with
Epstein-Barr virus, influenza
B, and enteroviruses (viruses that infect the gastrointestinal
tract). Four to six days after the beginning of the viral illness,
the child suddenly develops a fever and severe vomiting. Other
symptoms include: mental and personality changes that will appear as
confusion, drowsiness, lethargy, memory lapses, and/or irritability
and even unusual belligerence. The child may experience double
vision, weakness and paralysis in the arms or legs, palpitations,
speech impairment, impaired skin integrity, and hearing loss.
Convulsions, coma, brain damage, and even death may follow, usually
the result of cerebral edema or respiratory failure.
Fortunately, due to increased awareness of
this disease, and especially of the importance of early detection and prompt treatment, the mortality rate for this illness has been declining. It currently stands at approximately 5%.
The exact cause of Reye’s syndrome is unknown, but as a result of research conducted in the early 1980s, it is known that the combination of aspirin and viral illness dramatically increases the risk of developing this dangerous disorder. This is why aspirin is no longer recommended for routine use as a pain reliever for children.
| Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| vitamin
C |
10 |
strengthens the immune
system and increases the number of white blood cells as well
as the quality of the white blood cells. It will also reduce
histamine levels. |
| Bioflavonoids |
10 |
bioflavonoids are
natural antioxidant and free radical destroyer, boosts the immune systems and helps fight infection,
and it
works well with vitamin C |
| Echinacea |
9 |
herb that helps healing and often
combined with zinc |
| Reishi |
9 |
herb that helps boost the immune
system and both protect and fight against viral infections in
the body |
| vitamin
E |
9 |
helps the body's healing
process and also serves as a powerful antioxidant to help
rid the body of free radicals |
| Zinc |
9 |
mineral helps the immune
system response and helps reduce infection |
| Multi-vitamin
& mineral supplement |
10 |
contains vitamin E, vitamin
C , vitamin B complex ,
and zinc which all are helpful in
both the treatment and prevention of infection and
related disorders like Reye's syndrome. The nutrients found in
a
daily supplement are needed for good general health and well
being. |
| Frankincense
resin |
8 |
helps to calm and sooth the body
and promote general healing |
|
Myrrh resin |
8 |
promotes healing and it works well
with frankincense and aloe vera |
| vitamin B
complex |
8 |
the B vitamin family promotes
healing and a strong immune system |
Other Changes To Make
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drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or
filtered water a day
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eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)
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nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good
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juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
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do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods
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carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack
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a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)
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do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
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do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
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use stress relief like going for walks in the park
(or the 10/90 rule - see
Stress)
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brown rice is good to eat
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avoid red meat and animal fats
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reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
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fast a few days a month
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get at least 8 hours of sleep
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exercise light to moderate amounts
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avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
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do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
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do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal
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do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry
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do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else
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