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Anonymous Coward User ID: 804643 United States 10/29/2009 10:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Forwarded from a friend in GA ---- Quoting: Sandpiper 806148In 1919 when the flu killed 40 million people there was this Doctor that visited the many farmers to see if he could help them combat the flu. Many of the farmers and their family had contracted it and many died. The doctor came upon this one farmer and to his surprise, everyone was very healthy. When the doctor asked what the farmer was doing that was different the wife replied that she had placed an unpeeled onion in a dish in the rooms of the home, (probably only two rooms back then). T he doctor couldn't believe it and asked if he could have one of the onions and place it under the microscope. She gave him one and when he did this, he did find the flu virus in the onion. It obviously absorbed the bacteria, therefore, keeping the family healthy. Now, I heard this story from my hairdresser in AZ. She said that several years ago many of her employees were coming down with the flu and so were many of her customers. T he next year she placed several bowls with onions around in her shop. T o her surprise, none of her staff got sick. It must work.. (And no, she is not in the onion business.) The moral of the story is, buy some onions and place them in bowls around your home. If you work at a desk, place one or two in your office or under your desk or even on top somewhere. T ry it and see what happens. We did it last year and we never got the flu. If this helps you and your loved ones from getting sick, all the better. If you do get the flu, it just might be a mild case.. Whatever, what have you to lose? Just a few bucks on onions!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now there is a P. S. to this for I sent it to a friend in Oregon who regularly contributes material to me on health issues. She replied with this most interesting experience about onions: Weldon, thanks for the reminder. I don't know about the farmers story... but, I do know that I contacted pneumonia and needless to say I was very ill...I came across an article that said to cut both ends off an onion put one end on a fork and then place the forked end into an empty jar...placing the jar next to the sick patient at night. It said the onion would be black in the morning from the germs...sure enough it happened just like that... the onion was a mess and I began to feel better. Another thing I read in the article was that onions and garlic placed around the room saved many from the black plague years ago. They have powerful antibacterial, antiseptic properties. 1st its a FLU VIRUS then it's BACTERIA? |
Ossie bloke User ID: 806144 Australia 10/29/2009 11:02 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Onion needs a lot of available sulfur in the soil to grow properly and with no surprise is loaded with sulfur compounds. It's a dry climate plant that does well with applications of Gypsum (Calcium Suphate) and with no surprise gypsum deposits are usually found in deserts. The sulfur compounds are important for human health because they are part of the amino acids cysteine and methionine. Onion is more associated with longevity than any other common food in the western diet. Onion is a very common ingredient in fast foods because people like the taste. Last Edited by Ossie bloke on 10/29/2009 11:03 PM |
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anonymous User ID: 806322 United States 10/30/2009 05:58 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I swear by onion and garlic (same family). Of course, thanks to GLP not only do I take onions and garlic, I have added other things like Turmeric. Quoting: Winningjobyep a thick slice of yellor or red onion on sandwiches helps folks breath better.. eat raw . but the garlic raw peeled cloves eaten whole has to have that olive oil or the stomach will hurt . i am getting turmeric soon. just bought some Ensure . love vanillia. swine flu makes folks so weak. i thought some nuriants would be wise to have around. gettning Sambuchol next . Swine flu victims are doing better with antobiotics .read TB is in that swine Flu. Also bout 2 YEARS BACK, SEASONAL FLU HAD Staph infection in it. my friends had it and months later they were all still weak . and seeing Doctors ..MRSA is antibiotoc resistant . it has micro parasites in it . .Aids has micro parasites |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 515900 Netherlands 10/30/2009 06:09 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Shouldn't the onions be peeled? Can an onion help with this even when it's unpeeled!?!? I have trouble believing this, even though I know onions have highly alkaline anti-bacterial properties. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 806320My question too!! Or maby they should be cut into two parts? |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 320717 United States 10/30/2009 11:44 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | PIN THIS POST!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL, I posted on 10/19. Thread: Onions may help prevent/cure flu This actually does work. My mom, who is elderly, and I, got a virus at the same time. It wasn't swine flu, but a cold. Started with a sore throat, developed into head cold/sinus headache, and the fatigue was really bad. I started us both on Osha root. After one dose, my mom was back to normal, thank God. Mine lasted for days even though we were both taking it. I gave the onions a try. I ate some chopped up raw for lunch. That night I felt really good, but got strange body aches, more like bone aches in my extremeties. I think the onion killed off everything and I got a reaction from that. Next morning, all my symptoms were gone. |
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Flubuster User ID: 809850 United Kingdom 11/03/2009 09:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The recipe for cream of red onion soup is on the site below [link to swineflubusters.blogspot.com] Recipes for combating swine flu and seasonal flu The recipe serves four people and it equates to eating a whole red onion. This recipe is to help build some immunity. If a person has flu then I would leave out the milk and increase the stock. Best to avoid dairy products if you have the flu. Red onions contain quercetin which is has anti-inflammatory properties. Not too sure about a cut onion in a room however cutting up the onions for this soup will certainly clear your head and it does taste good if you like onions. If you like a slightly milder taste replace one of the onions for pumpkin or butternut squash. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 516046 United States 11/03/2009 10:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Forwarded from a friend in GA ---- Quoting: Sandpiper 806148In 1919 when the flu killed 40 million people there was this Doctor that visited the many farmers to see if he could help them combat the flu. Many of the farmers and their family had contracted it and many died. The doctor came upon this one farmer and to his surprise, everyone was very healthy. When the doctor asked what the farmer was doing that was different the wife replied that she had placed an unpeeled onion in a dish in the rooms of the home, (probably only two rooms back then). T he doctor couldn't believe it and asked if he could have one of the onions and place it under the microscope. She gave him one and when he did this, he did find the flu virus in the onion. It obviously absorbed the bacteria, therefore, keeping the family healthy. Now, I heard this story from my hairdresser in AZ. She said that several years ago many of her employees were coming down with the flu and so were many of her customers. T he next year she placed several bowls with onions around in her shop. T o her surprise, none of her staff got sick. It must work.. (And no, she is not in the onion business.) The moral of the story is, buy some onions and place them in bowls around your home. If you work at a desk, place one or two in your office or under your desk or even on top somewhere. T ry it and see what happens. We did it last year and we never got the flu. If this helps you and your loved ones from getting sick, all the better. If you do get the flu, it just might be a mild case.. Whatever, what have you to lose? Just a few bucks on onions!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now there is a P. S. to this for I sent it to a friend in Oregon who regularly contributes material to me on health issues. She replied with this most interesting experience about onions: Weldon, thanks for the reminder. I don't know about the farmers story... but, I do know that I contacted pneumonia and needless to say I was very ill...I came across an article that said to cut both ends off an onion put one end on a fork and then place the forked end into an empty jar...placing the jar next to the sick patient at night. It said the onion would be black in the morning from the germs...sure enough it happened just like that... the onion was a mess and I began to feel better. Another thing I read in the article was that onions and garlic placed around the room saved many from the black plague years ago. They have powerful antibacterial, antiseptic properties. This story is BOGUS. Here is why: "The doctor couldn't believe it and asked if he could have one of the onions and place it under the microscope. She gave him one and when he did this, he did find the flu virus in the onion." In 1918 no microscope existed that couls see a virus. " ... he did find the flu virus in the onion." you get five of these for being stupid. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 516046 United States 11/03/2009 10:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | In addition to other properties, onion has been used to help relieve chest congestion. It's been used for centuries at least as a poultice for chest congestion. It also has expectorant properties when eaten. Quoting: Andromeda 801158A 1 pint bottle Tobasco enema has the same effect. |
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BadMoonRising User ID: 727864 United Kingdom 11/10/2009 02:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Also eat insane shitloads of garlic daily, and you will be fine. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 672014You certainly shouldn't be worried about passing any germs on for sure as people won't get close enough! |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 27332399 United States 11/08/2012 04:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Forwarded from a friend in GA ---- Quoting: Sandpiper 806148 In 1919 when the flu killed 40 million people there was this Doctor that visited the many farmers to see if he could help them combat the flu. Many of the farmers and their family had contracted it and many died. The doctor came upon this one farmer and to his surprise, everyone was very healthy. When the doctor asked what the farmer was doing that was different the wife replied that she had placed an unpeeled onion in a dish in the rooms of the home, (probably only two rooms back then). T he doctor couldn't believe it and asked if he could have one of the onions and place it under the microscope. She gave him one and when he did this, he did find the flu virus in the onion. It obviously absorbed the bacteria, therefore, keeping the family healthy. Now, I heard this story from my hairdresser in AZ. She said that several years ago many of her employees were coming down with the flu and so were many of her customers. T he next year she placed several bowls with onions around in her shop. T o her surprise, none of her staff got sick. It must work.. (And no, she is not in the onion business.) The moral of the story is, buy some onions and place them in bowls around your home. If you work at a desk, place one or two in your office or under your desk or even on top somewhere. T ry it and see what happens. We did it last year and we never got the flu. If this helps you and your loved ones from getting sick, all the better. If you do get the flu, it just might be a mild case.. Whatever, what have you to lose? Just a few bucks on onions!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now there is a P. S. to this for I sent it to a friend in Oregon who regularly contributes material to me on health issues. She replied with this most interesting experience about onions: Weldon, thanks for the reminder. I don't know about the farmers story... but, I do know that I contacted pneumonia and needless to say I was very ill...I came across an article that said to cut both ends off an onion put one end on a fork and then place the forked end into an empty jar...placing the jar next to the sick patient at night. It said the onion would be black in the morning from the germs...sure enough it happened just like that... the onion was a mess and I began to feel better. Another thing I read in the article was that onions and garlic placed around the room saved many from the black plague years ago. They have powerful antibacterial, antiseptic properties. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 19490298 United States 11/08/2012 04:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Well, the link to the Snopes article about this myth has been posted above ... check it out. Onions and garlic will help keep you healthy but you eat them ... not leave them laying around. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 25327582 You beat me to it. I'm in agreement, as I eat them on a daily basis including peppers of various sorts. Really clears the nose. I've not been sick in five years. Used to get chronic colds, flu's and bronchitus. I'll also add, I haven't had a flu shot in about six years. Who knows? Good post OP. Er, re-post. |