Not to worry. As there are many effective non-drug solutions for TB. The key is to activate one's immune system.

So that would mean staying away from foods that tend to impair it, such as sugar and processed foods. One will also want to make sure that one has generous amounts of omega-3 fats. Additionally either too much iron or too little iron can impair the immune response.

So checking one's iron status would be an important part of the program to prevent a TB epidemic.

It has long been known that vitamin D is useful to treat TB. What most people, including most physicians, are completely ignorant of is the history of the treatment of TB. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, long before the development of antibiotics, TB was successfully treated by putting people in TB solariums and exposing them to simple sunlight.

This will unquestionably safely optimize their vitamin D level with virtually no risk of overdosing, as the body will have a feedback mechanism to limit the production of harmful levels of vitamin D. However, it is likely that exposure to sunshine also allows the sun's UV radiation to actually penetrate into the superficial capillaries and directly "sanitize" the blood.

I reviewed a book recently about this entire process and completed a 12-page review that my editorial staff is completing. I am VERY excited about the therapeutic use of sunshine in nearly every disease state. Nearly every patient I see has a sunlight deficiency. Unfortunately, my deeper appreciation of the value of sunlight is coming at the time of year when most of us will be losing the ability to obtain it for six months.

However, regular exposure, (being careful to NEVER get burnt) to the sun is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy. Of course you will want to avoid using any toxic sunscreens as they will block absorbing the beneficial UV rays.

If you want to learn more about the healing properties of the most natural and underappreciated source I know of -- the sun -- you'll want to read The Healing Sun by Dr. Richard Hobday. If you have been brainwashed by conventional medical wisdom into fearing the sun, this book will help you see the light about the value of proper sun exposure.

And, as most of you know by now, I am especially fond of any natural therapies that are inexpensive and address the underlying causes of disease. Well, it is hard to get more basic than sunshine!

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