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Use Of Whole-Leaf Aloe
It has been my finding, as well as Dr. Lyons’ and Dr. Cook’s, that the use of topical antimicrobial therapy, although helpful, should be combined with systemic treatment.
A therapeutic dose of mucopolysaccharides of 15 mg/kg has been established as virucidal. To my knowledge, no amoebacidal dose has yet been established, but working on the 15 mg/kg dose per day, approximately two ounces of the concentrate per day should be effective for the average adult. It is important to take part of the dose before bed, preferably on an empty stomach, since the parasites are particularly active at night (Lyons, p. 26).
It is very important to keep the dose within acceptable ranges, so that the “kill” does not produce a flood of toxins, antigens, viruses and viroid particles, which are released into the body upon the parasites’ death and disintegration. This is called the Herxheimer Reaction, and will vary depending on the nature and quality of the material released and the host’s (patient’s) tolerance to those foreign substances. If this reaction becomes severe, it is best to discontinue the Aloe Vera and work on other detoxification programs such as colonics and diet changes, etc.
The best way to start on an oral disinfection program would be to purchase a good soft-bristled toothbrush. Dr. Phillips has developed a baby-soft brush and a technique quite effective in removing plaque and stimulating the tissue. You may purchase these items from Periodontal Health Brush, Inc.
As your dentifrice, the 5X Aloe gel works to clean the gums and gently kill the pathogens. If you use an oral irrigation machine, mixing a couple of tablespoons of Aloe concentrate into the water will help kill the pathogens living at the bottom of the pockets. Homozon, a magnesium oxide powder, which releases oxygen in the presence of acid, can be used as a dentifrice or a packing on the gums, then followed with the Aloe Vera. Don’t forget to brush your tongue and be gentle with the floss.
It is best to institute a program of oral disinfection prior to rigorous scaling and curettage, due to the potential spread of protozoa and yeast throughout the body through the open blood vessels abounding in the infected gums.
Hopefully, as research catches up with these ideas, we will learn how and why Aloe Vera is so effective in helping our bodies heal themselves. I, for one, see the need for more in office diagnosis of specific pathogens, based on the use of the phase-contrast microscope, as well as the incorporation of a program for heavy metal detoxification.