What is the common cold?

[Peater]

I've been fighting a nasty cold for the past week. It's strange as I feel pretty bad, but am not bed-bound. I even walked to the shops yesterday. What I mean is the actual symptoms like runny nose, fatigue, etc are all strong, and very unpleasant, but not immobilising.

Think of it as a rhetorical question almost, I don't mind if people's thoughts don't match the given dogma. Everyone knows the accepted theory of course. These days, I'm quite lukewarm on "virus" theory, especially as exosomes meet the criteria.

I'm just trying to use my redlight as much as possible, stay hydrated etc. What is strange is that I had been taking zinc for a few days BEFORE it started.

 

[revenant]

I'm inclined to believe the endotoxin theory. Often "common colds" resolve quickly with things that reduce endotoxin -- oregano oil and activated charcoal, for example.

 

[ThinPicking]

What a great and timeless question Mr Peater. Wishing you swiftly well here.

The simple answer is I don't know. But I have a suspicion. I'll leave you with these and come back later for a waffle.

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Feeling puffy, retaining water.....

I do a fair amount of walking early in the mornings when it is cool, but as the day goes on and gets hotter I feel like I'm retaining water, I feel puffy and my cheeks look bigger...my ring is super tight. This all mostly goes away overnight and I feel "morning skinny", usually. I salt my food...

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Seasonal variation of vasopressin and its relevance for the winter peak of cardiometabolic disease: A pooled analysis of five cohorts - PubMed

The seasonal variation of the vasopressin marker copeptin corresponds to increased disease risk and mirrors the known variation in cardiometabolic status across the year. Moderately increased water intake might mitigate the winter peak of cardiometabolic disease.

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Vasopressin, Oxytocin and Immune Function - IOS Press

Vasopressin has emerged in recent years as a very important immunoregulatory peptide of the hypothalamus. Vasopressin is capable of maintaining immune function, both innate and adaptive immunity. This is due to the ability of vasopressin to stimulate

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[ThinPicking]

stay hydrated

I'm sure you have an innate sense already. But this probably involves careful moderation around your solids more than excess.

 

[Beatrix_]

What is strange is that I had been taking zinc for a few days BEFORE it started.

Zinc acutely and temporarily inhibits adrenal cortisol secretion in humans - Biological Trace Element Research

Hypo-and hyperzincemia has been reported to cause alterations in the adrenal secretion. To determine the acute effect of zinc on cortisol levels, we studied 27 normal individuals of both sexes aged 20–27 y after a 12-h fast. The tests were initiated at 7:00am when an antecubital vein was...

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[Peater]

What a great and timeless question Mr Peater. Wishing you swiftly well here.

The simple answer is I don't know. But I have a suspicion. I'll leave you with these and come back later for a waffle.

That's exactly what I am after!

I'm sure you have an innate sense already. But this probably involves careful moderation around your solids more than excess.

You're right, I'm being sensible with it but (TMI warning) the amount of snot coming out of me is quite something, so I want to keep it flowing to get rid of it. Hot tea and sweet coffee, not just water.

Zinc acutely and temporarily inhibits adrenal cortisol secretion in humans - Biological Trace Element Research

Hypo-and hyperzincemia has been reported to cause alterations in the adrenal secretion. To determine the acute effect of zinc on cortisol levels, we studied 27 normal individuals of both sexes aged 20–27 y after a 12-h fast. The tests were initiated at 7:00am when an antecubital vein was...

link.springer.com

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What was the pic Beatrix? It didn't load. I was also taking a little Pansterone, Gonadin and Androsterone so I don't think high cortisol suddenly lowering was the cause, I'd actually had a fantastic night out with some old friends, a day or two before it started, but it's interesting none the less. .

I'm inclined to believe the endotoxin theory. Often "common colds" resolve quickly with things that reduce endotoxin -- oregano oil and activated charcoal, for example.

And with that, I remembered I have some Camphosal in the cupboard. Thank you!

 

[Peater]

What are peoples thoughts on it being a "detox" reaction? I know the term is a raw broccoli smoothie cliche, but if it is indeed endotoxin related, we could class that as detox I'm sure.

 

[Beatrix_]

What was the pic Beatrix?

It was just a print screen from the article

 

[Elie]

Seasonal stressors in the northern hemisphere that contribute to colds and flus are
- Reduced day light (increases cortisol)
- The air is more dry than in the summer, allowing for particles (environmental toxins etc.) to float in the air longer - so we breath in more pollution
- The colder weather itself requires the body to raise temperature more often (while outdoors)

So a combo of things that taxes the body more than in the warmer months.

Vit D and Vit A (+ zinc) are likely the most important micronutrients needed to protect the mucous membranes and mount a successful immune response.

 

[liam183]

Seasonal stressors in the northern hemisphere that contribute to colds and flus are
- Reduced day light (increases cortisol)
- The air is more dry than in the summer, allowing for particles (environmental toxins etc.) to float in the air longer - so we breath in more pollution
- The colder weather itself requires the body to raise temperature more often (while outdoors)

So a combo of things that taxes the body more than in the warmer months.

Vit D and Vit A (+ zinc) are likely the most important micronutrients needed to protect the mucous membranes and mount a successful immune response.

This is the biggest thing. I'd also add that people are stuck in permasummer in modern life- lights on all day and night rather than experiencing shorter days, eating non-seasonal foods from across the world, and staying indoors where it's warm.

 

[Rinse & rePeat]

I'm inclined to believe the endotoxin theory. Often "common colds" resolve quickly with things that reduce endotoxin -- oregano oil and activated charcoal, for example.

This is an interesting angle. Looking back to the days when I would get my yearly cold, it was always at Christmas time, and I would lose my voice for a couple of days. It was like clockwork. I now wonder if it was the additional party holiday foods, that pack the pounds on for most people, that was causing more of my issues, because I have not had a cold since “Peating”, 6+ years ago.

 

[charlie]

From my observations the common cold/flu etc is nothing more then a detox reaction in the body. The liver decides it wants to dump a huge amount of toxins, and the "cold/flu" is the reaction to this dump of toxins. I have tested this theory by taking a massive amount of lactoferrin to trigger a huge bile dump. What ensued was exactly what happens when the flu or cold hits. Same sore throat, then settling in the lungs, body aches, everything the exact same. Let me repeat, every single symptom was the exact thing, even down to the forward progress of said "cold". Basically, the body dumps a massive amount of retinoic acid, which gives the sore throat, then settles in the lungs, sore lungs. If you pay close attention you will notice that the sore throat and lungs literally feel like a chemical burn, because it is, from the retinoic acid aka toxic "vitamin A".

 

[charlie]

because I have not had a cold since “Peating”, 6+ years ago.

This is actually not a good sign because now your body has decided it does not want to do its yearly detox and is instead being suppressed by all the toxins being taken in.

 

[charlie]

And when going on a low toxin low "vitamin A" diet you will actually have waves of detox that come about, not nearly as strong as a "cold/flu" but the exact same symptoms. Your body will start dumping toxins more because it is realizing it is able to clear them now that the toxic load has been removed. Its a beautiful process to witness and be a part of. Glorifying really. It comes through in waves, so you get a wave, detox, and when you come out the other side you are stronger physically and Spiritually since you are not more pure. Its truly amazing.

 

[Rinse & rePeat]

This is actually not a good sign because now your body has decided it does not want to do its yearly detox and is instead being suppressed by all the toxins being taken in.

I feel great on a daily basis, using cascara once a week, so maybe I don’t have anything to detox?

 

[charlie]

so maybe I don’t have anything to detox?

I would be surprised if that was the case but maybe?

 

[Rinse & rePeat]

I would be surprised if that was the case but maybe?

I don’t take any supplements, I drink fluoride free water, have shower and air filters, I don’t ever get bloating, don’t do any breathless exercise, I drink raw milk and avoid lactic acid, tryptophan, and serotonin foods, so I can’t imagine where I would get an overload of toxins to need a detox and cold.

 

[charlie]

drink raw milk

While raw milk is definitely better then pasteurized it is still a vitamin A bomb. Your liver might be able to handle it though, everyone is different.

 

[revenant]

The gist of it:

If you feel cold symptoms and don't avoid vitamin A, it's because you are poisoned with vitamin A.

If you feel cold symptoms and avoid vitamin A, it's because you're are detoxing and purifying and getting closer to God.

If you don't feel cold symptoms, that's the worst, because you are now unable to detoxify and purify and get closer to God.

 

[charlie]

The gist of it:

If you feel cold symptoms and don't avoid vitamin A, it's because you are poisoned with vitamin A.

If you feel cold symptoms and avoid vitamin A, it's because you're are detoxing and purifying and getting closer to God.

If you don't feel cold symptoms, that's the worst, because you are now unable to detoxify and purify and get closer to God.

Amen!