Rather than share the photos here, I have made the album on my FB public.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4179474898947889&type=3
I've been told this has been very helpful, so I try to share it every so often.
Originally posted August 31, 2019
I was asked if I would treat the bird flu the same as any influenza. This is my answer. -Wendy
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"The different ways the bird flu attacks the human body by "tricking" the immune system is very interesting. While the seasonal flu has mechanisms that moderate immune activation, the bird flu causes a dysregulated, hyperinflammatory response by bypassing normal immune checkpoints. In some ways it acts similarly to the Swine Flu.
The bird flu also directly infects endothelial cells/inner lining of the lung which can cause pulmonary edema and ARDS. And, it can reproduce in more organs besides the lungs which is why I think there are cases of organ failure.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/t2ueqp-support-jasons-fight-against-cancer
Please pray for Jason and his family.
Satan is very deceptive and very cunning in knowing how to distract us from our calling in Christ. If he can't get your soul, he will steal your time and work to render you ineffective. He knows exactly how to lure and entice us into falling for deception. Stay in God's Word. Study it. Keep focused on what you are called to do. Discernment is not knowing right from wrong but right from "almost right."
elow is what someone wrote about the teachings of the Enneagram and the dangers of it. I encourage you to research and pray hard for the Lord to give you wisdom and leading in this area. Do a Bible study on who God says you are. He can renew your mind and set you free of deceptive thinking. Discover who you are, what you are worth, and how you should react to the world around you in the pages of Scripture. Why would you seek knowledge from something that is so very horoscope-like?
God tells us "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Matthew 24:35."
Why would you want to define yourself by anything other than His Word? His Word is what will stand for all time. It will never fail.
The Enneagram makes you focus on SELF while God's Word points you to Christ. The Enneagram defines you and leaves you there. Christ defines you and improves you with sanctification. Christ reveals our value according to Him, who we are, how we are to live, and so much more.
Again, why would a serious-minded, mission-focused Christian seek anything outside of God's Word?
If there is even a single question that the enneagram could lead to self-focused thinking and sinful practices, is it worth it? even when you have the Word of the Most High at your fingertips?
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Tippy, Clint's coworker, is the man we asked for prayer for due to a brain tumor. He has completed all of the treatments and is cancer-free. He will resume work in mid-April. Clint and I are overjoyed at the news!! Thank YOU, Lord!!
And, Tippy, thank you for the organic matter you left for medicine making and my garden at the end of my gate.
Joshua's arm is healing well. He has lost some range of motion, but with physical therapy, they believe he can get nearly all of it back. His scar has to be massaged daily to keep the scar tissue from connecting to his connective tissues. He still has to wear the cast for a few more weeks. He has worked every day since his accident except for a few here and there due to the surgery or appointments. Thank you to all who have been asking about him and praying along.
"When regulatory tyrrany becomes bad enough, circumvention is easier than compliance." -Joel Salatin
Someone asked me about possible Fentanyl addiction when using it for pain relief, so I am sharing it here hoping it helps someone else.
The brain has two responses to opioids. When no pain is present, it can trigger the euphoria people seek as a high (behavioral-leads to addiction). When pain is present, the opioid effect is bonded to pain receptors and basically "used up" while blocking the pain. There is very little that goes to the pleasure center of the brain.
Because cancer patients are looking to control pain for a better quality of life, the risk of addiction for those in moderate to severe pain is only about 10%. https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/EDBK_100020 The prescribing doctor should have protocols in place to help prevent that from happening. People at higher risk are those with past or current addictions. Chemical dependence is due to a body adaptation. This is where you would need to taper off the medicine to allow the body to compensate. With fentanyl, chemical dependency is expected after several weeks to a few months. Fentanyl makes the body produce fewer endogenous opioids (natural opioids) so if you are on it long-term and decide to stop, you would taper down slowly to allow the body to pick up its production. -W
Joshua had his first post-op appointment on the 24th. The surgeon told Joshua he had one of the worst fractures he had ever seen. "He had to undo a lot of work towards the end of my surgery and it added another 45 minutes. He had to break up a lot of the healing that had taken place too. He also pointed to a long fracture running longways on my radius. He said he's never seen one like that before me." Tomorrow, he goes back to the doctor for a splint and physical therapy. Thank you to all who have asked and prayed for him.
Chicken egg prices are $6 a dozen in Walmart where I live. The boxes of 5 dozen eggs I used to pay $9 for years ago are now around $30. When people ask me about raising chickens to save on eggs, I share this: (I do keep three breeds of chickens, btw.)
I recommend raising jumbo coturnix quail. I do. The feed ratio conversion is better than most livestock. I get an egg a day from my hens. The eggs and birds I sell to pay for my feed costs. The meat and eggs I get are free most of the time.
My long time friend and former co-worker of Clint's asked me what I thought of a post that was going around on FB.
Steve, I apologize for letting this sit so long. I took very detailed notes on seven classes offered by Darryl Patton aka The Southern Herbalist and the man who studied with Tommy Bass, through Patreon this weekend. He does have some free information there, so I encourage those interested to check it out. I will push hard and try to get through the next eight lessons before this coming weekend. While the classes are only an hour long, it takes me 2.5 to 3 hours for each class because I verify the information and try to find supporting evidence to add to my notes.
Discussing this with someone, they told me I'd end up in "the jail of the FB" over it. Been there, done that, might buy the T-shirt next time.
"THEY KNEW it was made for people since 1987."
*** This fact is easy to find with a Google search. Now, in the 90s when I started using Ivermectin in our livestock, I read somewhere it was used to treat parasites in humans in the 70s in the Vietnamese people. I can not find a source for that, but I do not doubt it has been used off-label in humans for longer than generally thought. Many drugs are used off-label for one thing or another. Sometimes it's the off-label successes of drugs that promote further research. -W (As I thought on that last sentence, I remembered this: https://www.wtkr.com/news/investigations/norfolk-doctor-leading-charge-for-controversial-covid-19-treatment If a medical doctor is willing to go this far, I would imagine he has seen some very compelling things. There are many other stories of doctors and nurses speaking out on ivermectin being useful. An Ivermectin forum or group may be beneficial for those wanting to learn more. A friend just posted a sheet of paper from her doctor given to her immediately after her cancer diagnosis and IVERMECTIN was at the top of the list followed by FENBENDAZOLE (another livestock wormer)).
1 – It prevents the damage caused by drugs created using mRNA technology,
***I could not find any research supporting this. That statement simply means there is no research to support it that I can find in the limited time I have.
blocks
the entry of Spike Protein into
cells
***https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10671224 This
research suggests that ivermectin has the potential to hinder the
SARS-CoV-2 virus's ability to infect cells by binding to its spike
protein
***https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7129059/ Ivermectin
inhibits the replication of SARS-CoV-2 in
vitro
and, if the person was vaccinated, they can treat themselves for damage already done through Ivermectin.
***I could not find any research supporting Ivermectin can reverse vaccine damage.
2 – It only has beneficial effects and no harmful effects in the treatment of the C virus. In fact, even before entering the cell, it has already destroyed the virus in the blood. ***https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0166354220302011 The FDA-approved drug ivermectin inhibits the replication of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro
3 – It has a very powerful anti-inflammatory action against and has a powerful impact on traumatic and orthopedic injuries, it strengthens muscles and has no side effects like corticosteroids.
*** https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/fcp.12902 This study on rats with induced arthritis suggests that ivermectin might be used for RA. The results were similar to an anti-inflammatory drug known as dexamethasone. It's plausible to think that if it helps inflammation in RA that it can help with inflammation (a source of pain) in other areas of the body.
4 –It treats autoimmune ailments such as: rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia, psoriasis, Crohn's disease,and allergic rhinitis.
***Ivermectin is thought to be an immunomodulator. An immunomodular doesn't stimulate the immune system to fight better or harder. It modulates it...sort of resets it, if you like. An immunostimulant could cause adverse effects in someone with an autoimmune (think over excited immune system or a turbo-charged engine) condition. However, an immunomodulator resets the immune system and teaches it to fight the correct enemy instead of seeing the body as the enemy. This is more like a car's ECU which adjusts and fine-tunes different components to keep things running properly and smoothly. -W
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1828942/ The immunomodulating effects of ivermectin may provide an alternative approach for treatment of disease problems involving immunosuppression.
5 – It improves the immunity levels in cancer patients and treats Herpes Simplex and Herpes Zoster, plus reduces the frequency of sinusitis and diverticulitis.
***https://www.nature.com/articles/s41523-021-00229-5 Ivermectin converts cold tumors hot and synergizes with immune checkpoint blockade for treatment of breast cancer and https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/3/409 Ivermectin Inhibits Bovine Herpesvirus 1 DNA Polymerase Nuclear Import and Interferes With Viral Replication and I could find NOTHING at all on sinusitis or diverticulitis.
6 – It protects the heart in cardiac overload. In an embolism for example, it prevents cardiac hypoxia because it stimulates the production of basic energy so that the tissue is not destroyed and thus improves cardiac function.
***https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5652136/ Antihypertrophic Effects of Small Molecules that Maintain Mitochondrial ATP Levels Under Hypoxia However: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41401-024-01382-w Cardiovascular adverse effects of antiviral therapies for COVID-19: Evidence and plausible mechanisms
7 – It is anti-parasitic, anti-neoplastic (anti-cancer). Allegedly, it suppresses the proliferation and metastasis of cancer cells, preserving healthy cells and improving the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatment.
***https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9641399 Ivermectin inhibits tumor metastasis by regulating the Wnt/β-catenin/integrin β1/FAK signaling pathway and https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jcmm.15195
8 - It can kills cancer cells resistant to chemotherapy, defeating the resistance to multiple chemo-therapeutics that tumors develop, and combined with chemotherapy and/or anti-cancer agents, it provides an increase in the effectiveness of these treatments.
***There is certainly anecdotal evidence going back years saying it does kill cancer. All one has to do to find the stories is go looking for alternative cancer treatments. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37185919/ suggests it can inhibit growth and possibly cause apotosis (cell death).
9 – It is antimicrobial (bacteria and viruses) and increases immunity.
***Has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7578741/
10 – It reaches the Central Nervous System and regenerates the nerves.
***https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5929173/ "Ivermectin exhibits poor penetration of the blood-brain barrier of vertebrate animals due to the presence of a drug-transporting p-glycoprotein.6 However, studies in knockout mice for the p-glycoprotein encoding gene, mdr-1, displayed levels of ivermectin in the brain which were 90-fold greater than normal mice.16 Furthermore, it is well established in the veterinary world that certain breeds of dogs, such as collies, are sensitive to the neurotoxic effects of ivermectin as a loss of function in the mdr-1 gene in these breeds allows for an accumulation of ivermectin within the brain.17 Symptoms of neurotoxicity include lethargy, drooling, tremors/seizures, inability to stand, disorientation, and coma."
11 – It helps to regulates glucose, insulin metabolism, cholesterol levels and reduces liver fat in steatose.
*** https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms2924 "Treatment of wild-type mice, but not of FXR-null mice, with ivermectin decreases serum glucose and cholesterol levels, suggesting that ivermectin regulates metabolism through FXR." and https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/14791641221095091 "Evidence has shown ivermectin may decrease BG levels."
12 - It can be used as a prophylactic agent and has been associated with a significant reduction in infection, hospitalization and mortality rates due to C-19.
****https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9525042 "Regular Use of Ivermectin as Prophylaxis for COVID-19 Led Up to a 92% Reduction in COVID-19 Mortality Rate in a Dose-Response Manner: Results of a Prospective Observational Study of a Strictly Controlled Population of 88,012 Subjects"
As you consider all of the research above, you might want to learn about a few of the doctors who caught themselves some trouble for using it off label: https://www.unmc.edu/healthsecurity/transmission/2024/08/14/doctors-accused-of-spreading-misinformation-lose-certifications and https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/washington-physician-fined-license-restricted-for-prescribing-ivermectin.html and https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/110124 There are many more.
On the form and dosage recommendations, I can only recommend one see their doctor for an accurate diagnosis and use it at their own discretion. There are Ivermectin, cancer, and alternative medicine groups on FB one can glean information from and then do their own research.
On FB, I shared a post from a friend which was a headline of ivermectin, fenbendazole, and menbendazole being used for cancer. I have a feeling it will be flagged sooner or later. So...
I am putting a few of the comments here so people interested in taking charge of their own health can glean from it what they find useful.
One friend commented that is a shame no one told her about this while her boyfriend was fighting cancer. I replied:
"Doctors don't share it. I think it is more the medical industry as a whole than the doctors...the doctors are told what they can and can not use. If one chooses differently than their protocol, they are on their own and have to pay out of pocket. I know many who are going through this right now."
Another friend shared: "Dr. William Makis, MD has a wealth of knowledge on cancer treatments. I wish more people were open to effective alternative treatments." (Wendy's note: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jg6FhqGl7M copy and paste. You can find other videos for Dr. Makis too.)
I responded: "Many aren't open to it. Ever since a few years ago, I have had more and more people seek me out...some who were very closed-minded about any and all forms of alt med."
Another friend shared he has used it in his dogs since the 90s. I replied: "Most people think it is only for animals. It has been used to treat parasites in people since at least the 70s. I read about the history in the 90s and remember Vietnam was mentioned in one article. It was/is used in adults and children. Besides parasites/cancer, it is also effective in calming cytokine storming. For anyone reading along, grape leaves can also calm a cytokine storm."
He stated he used it with the C germ and he was well in two days.
I shared:
"I took it and it helped me.
https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C47&as_vis=1&q=ivermectin%2C+fenbendazole%2C+and+menbendazole+cancer+research&btnG= (copy and paste)
You can also search PubMed.
When reading research, it is important to understand WHO, HOW, and WHY. This may be helpful:
Herbal Medicine, Research, and the Risk of Inference Errors: Why Context Matters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YlUfHcFxho (copy and paste)
Thank you for the many contacts regarding Joshua. We appreciate each of you.
Joshua's surgery was yesterday. It was almost 3xs as long as predicted. The surgeon was able to place all of the bones in his hand, wrist, and the end of his arm back in position and fasten them without having to do the Scenario 2. He has five pieces of "free floating" (surgeon's words) bones and four fractures.
Scenario 2 was going in from the top of the wrist and affixing a plate to hold everything in place. This would have kept him from moving his wrist and would have necessitated a second surgery and a longer healing time.
We are very thankful the surgery is behind us. Joshua is in quite a bit of pain today and is resting at his home.
I apologize for being slow on the updates. My days are very full and rewarding. I am on my feet until 7-8 and sometimes 9-10 each day. I am thankful to have the opportunities and the health to do what I am doing each day, but it limits my time for things like updating the blog. My love to all!
February 10: Karen is still having severe pain daily. She believes her back was injured when she had a tooth extracted around the time of the stem cell administration. She also had a major bleeding incident which kept her in the hospital overnight which she is recovering from. Please pray for her Karen and her family. Thank you! May the Lord bless you abundantly for ministering to my friend through the power of prayer.
Jan 23 6:30 a.m. Karen's son, Malcolm wrote me. There has been very little progress. She was able to sit up twice. She is still in severe pain. Please continue to pray.
Jan 22 7 a.m. There is no update on Karen from Joe. Please pray for my friend and her family.
Jan 21 4:30 p.m. Karen is still in severe pain. They are trying to get pain medications to her so she can be transported to the ER. Please keep praying.
Jan 21 10:15 a.m. Karen's husband says she is unable to move and is in terrible pain today. She had a stem cell transplant last week and that could be the cause.
Karen has used alternative medicine to treat her cancer. She has been in stage 4 for two years now. It has been two years since she was told to "go home and die." There is no doubt what she is doing has prolonged her life and opportunity to serve the Lord.
Please pray for her pain relief today.
She really dislikes missing ministry on Wednesdays. She can go most weeks, but it wears her out.
2 Corinthians 4
Joshua has five separated bones and four fractures in his arm/hand/wrist. His surgery is next Wednesday.
My young friend, Sarah, who I consider like a niece is bleeding during a high-risk pregnancy. The baby is still alive and in the sac. She is at the hospital where they are trying to get the bleeding to stop. If you will, please lift a prayer for the life of the baby and Sarah. Thank you!
Joshua finally heard from the surgeon yesterday. He has an appointment with their Suffolk office on Thursday morning. We hope this appointment leads to a date for his surgery so his bones can be properly set and start to heal.
A lot is happening. My time is limited. To save myself time, this is a copy and paste of an update on Joshua's injury/surgery.
"The doctor called Joshua back and told him they had someone else look at the scan. He DOES have a fracture in his scaphoid. He has broken bones at the wrist end of the radius with some of those being shattered. He also has a broken scaphoid (wrist) and a broken bone in his hand. So he has breaks at the end of his arm, wrist, and in his hand. They canceled the surgery for Monday. He has to be seen by a specialist and schedule surgery from there. His doctor is going to make the appointment for him. Please keep him in your prayers."
Joshua was in a car accident on the 24th. He broke the wrist of his dominant arm in two or three places. The ER visit was long and interesting. He sees a doctor about his arm on Wednesday. The ER doc thinks he will need surgery due to where the breaks are located. He broke the end of his radius (thicker forearm bone). Other than that, he is OK His car was totaled, but he has a great set of family and friends to get him where he needs to be. He starts back to work tomorrow because his bosses are working with him by giving him light-duty work.
Thank you to all who called and texted!
This was an answer to a question about panic attacks due to a recent separation/divorce where the wife was left stranded with their young children in their remote area without a working vehicle. She's having some major daily panic attacks.
I recommended Chamomile, Valerian, and Skullcap. Another person told me I should have recommended Passionflower and Lemon Balm.
I stand by my recommendations. This is my reasoning.
I recommend Chamomile, Valerian, and Skullcap over Lemon Balm and Passionflower for acute panic attacks.
I am a practicing herbalist of over 30 years and am currently studying under a naturopath. While I agree with you that Passionflower and Lemon Balm can be used for stress, stronger herbs would likely be more helpful, in this instance.