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The \u201cexplosive diarrhea\u201d outbreak \u2014 caused by a quickly spreading cyclospora parasite infection \u2014 seems to be growing every single day. Even worse, the state and federal health care bureaucracies seem to have no answers to this outbreak.<\/h3>\n
Writing in his Substack, Dr. McCullough noted:<\/h3>\n
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The CDC has 12,000 employees and a $9 billion budget. The USDA and FDA are supposed to inspect imported produce. None of them caught this before people got sick. None of them got ahead of it after people got sick, either.<\/em><\/h3>\n
McCullough\u2019s phrase \u2014<\/em>\u201cparalysis by analysis\u201d<\/em> \u2014 captures the core problem. These agencies excel at holding meetings and issuing press releases days<\/a> after the damage is done. What they don\u2019t do is protect Americans in real time.<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
When McCullough is asked to tackle the question of whether or not Americans should stop eating lettuce \u2014 or other potentially infected produce \u2014 he responds with, \u201cNo, but you should stop trusting the system to protect you.\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Dr. McCullough does offer up some specifics on what people can do to stay healthy:<\/h3>\n
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Wash produce thoroughly \u2014<\/em><\/strong> but understand that with leafy greens that absorb water, washing has limits.<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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Have treatment on hand. <\/em><\/strong>McCullough emphasized that the combination of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim\/Septra) shuts this down in about a week, instead of a month of misery. Without it, you\u2019re at the mercy of an overburdened health care system that\u2019s perpetually behind the curve.<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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Optimize your immune system. <\/em><\/strong>A robust immune system can handle a low-dose exposure that floors someone with a junk-food diet. McCullough recommended immune-support supplements (he mentioned The Wellness Company\u2019s <\/em>Natural Immunity<\/em> capsules) and daily nasal\/throat spray (<\/em>Immune Defense<\/em>) containing xylitol and erythritol to prevent pathogens from colonizing.<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Dr. McCullough makes the critical point that this isn\u2019t really about lettuce; it\u2019s about the institutional failures of our health care bureaucracies (again!):<\/h3>\n
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This isn\u2019t really about lettuce. It\u2019s about a public health infrastructure that spends billions preparing for theoretical biothreats while getting pantsed by a protozoan on a salad bar. The solution isn\u2019t to stop eating vegetables \u2014 it\u2019s to stop outsourcing your health security to agencies that have repeatedly demonstrated they can\u2019t deliver.<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
What is Cyclospora?<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n
As a reminder, cyclospora is a parasite that spreads through raw produce and water that has been contaminated with human feces. The infection caused by the parasite, called cyclosporiasis, is responsible for a variety of symptoms, including what is being referred to as \u201cexplosive diarrhea\u201d in addition to cramps, fatigue, loss of appetite, low-grade fever, and vomiting.<\/h3>\n
These symptoms can last up to a month if untreated!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
In previous U.S. outbreaks, cyclospora has been linked to fresh produce, including raspberries, basil, cilantro, green onions, snow peas, lettuce, mesclun and salad mixes. Research has also connected past outbreaks to blackberries, watercress, mangoes and even vegetable trays.<\/h3>\n
The Treatment<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n
You can try to avoid every single food linked to cyclospora, you can follow all of the proper food safety practices, and you can still end up with the infection!<\/h3>\n
So what do you do to keep your family safe and healthy?<\/h3>\n
The good news is that while the cause of this outbreak is unknown, we do know what the treatment is \u2014 trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole \u2014 more commonly known as Bactrim.<\/h3>\n
Bactrim not only treats cyclospora infections but is the recommended treatment for a range of other GI and bacterial infections.<\/h3>\n
Don\u2019t Wait Until You Are Sick<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n
We all know the time to stock up on medication \u2014 whether over the counter or prescription \u2014 is when you are healthy. Early intervention means early treatment, and early treatment means a quicker path to recovery!<\/h3>\n
So how do you stock up on Bactrim?<\/h3>\n
That\u2019s where The Wellness Company comes in!<\/h3>\n
This medical emergency kit contains an assortment of life-saving prescription medications \u2013<\/a> including Bactrim<\/strong>, as well as ivermectin, amoxicillin, Z-Pak, and other medications. The Medical Emergency Kit includes a guidebook to aid in the safe use of these life-saving medications.<\/h3>\n
This kit is prescription-only<\/em> \u2014 you can\u2019t find it in any store or pharmacy. Simply fill out a short questionnaire after purchase, and a trusted Wellness Company doctor will confirm your suitability and issue your prescription Medical Emergency Kit.<\/h3>\n
The Wellness Company Medical Emergency Kit includes:<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (generic Augmentin) 875\/125 mg \u2013 28 tablets<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (generic Bactrim) 800\/160 mg \u2013 28 tablets<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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Ivermectin 12mg \u2013 25 compounded capsules<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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Fluconazole (generic Diflucan) 150 mg \u2013 2 tablets<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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Ondansetron (generic Zofran) 4mg \u2013 6 tablets<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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1 Emergency Medication Guidebook written by the Chief Medical Board for safe use.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Glad that I purchased your Medical Emergency Kit! Though I haven\u2019t yet needed to use any of the medications that are in our kit, I am happy that I ordered it! One never knows when \u201can emergency might occur\u201d, and I feel safer having your M.E.Kit at my disposal IF needed! We\u2019re so glad we ordered ours! Thank you for making it available! \u2013 Susan M.<\/em><\/p>\n
Peace of mind. It is an amazing peace of mind to have this kit in case of emergencies and shortages. The Wellness Company did an excellent job of getting this to me in a timely manner and I am thankful to have it. \u2013 Phyllis T.<\/em><\/p>\n
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Order The Wellness Company\u2019s Medical Emergency Kits before it\u2019s too late.<\/a><\/h3>\n
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