The Holistic Pharmacist

Receiving news of the death of a friend, family member, or loved one in a hospital, is tragic and devastating. Often times, we may think of it as an inevitable consequence of unfortunate circumstances. Whether or not we pray to God, we rest our hopes on the shoulders of the medical team. Fortunately, recent evidence has surfaced that we MAY be able to help reduce the risk of the MOST common cause of death in hospitals: sepsis.

Sepsis occurs when a bacteria, virus, or parasite causes infection, enters the blood, and the body mounts an uncontrolled inflammatory response. Having a weak immune system puts you at most risk, which includes: being very young or old, having diabetes or cancer, or experiencing major trauma or burns. The blood pressure can drop drastically, and blood clots can occur leading to organ failure. So what can be done about this?

Today, I’m going to share the 3 things based on not only a 2017 study that was able to reduce mortality by 87% in sepsis patients, but also based on Dr. Paul Marik’s expertise, who has successfully treated over 700 patients with sepsis at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA using this protocol:

1.Hydrocortisone: Does this name sound familiar? It’s sold over the counter as an ointment to treat rashes or eczema. It’s a medication, which is basically synthetic cortisone–a hormone produced by our adrenal glands when our body is under stress. It helps reduce inflammation, and hence, its utility during sepsis.

Dosage: 50 mg every six hours for seven days or until ICU discharge, followed by a taper over three days.

2. Vitamin C: A study revealed that critically ill sepsis patients had low plasma vitamin C levels, with up to one-third having vitamin C deficiency. It is an important antioxidant, which is gobbled up quickly during the inflammation caused by sepsis.

Dosage: 1.5 grams (administered as an infusion over 30-60 minutes) every six hours for four days or until ICU discharge.

3. Thiamine: Also called vitamin B1, it’s commonly found in multivitamin and b-complex supplements. Sepsis patients can have thiamine deficiency, and it’s also gobbled up quickly. It can also help reduce the build up of lactic acid in the the blood.

Dosage: 200 mg every 12 hours for four days or until ICU discharge

In conclusion, the synergy and dose of these 3 therapies together have averted hospital death in many cases. It’s good to keep this protocol in mind, if one of your friends, family members, a loved one, or even yourself—ever develops the unfortunate state of sepsis. The early signs of sepsis include:

• Fever
• Hypothermia (low body temperature)
• Fast Heart Rate
• Fast Breathing
• Confusion
• Swelling
• High Blood Sugar

If one is suffering from a weak immune system, then I highly suggest a Hair Mineral Analysis to help balance the adrenal glands, to give the body the specific nutrients it needs.

Thank you for reading.

*All information in this article is for educational purposes only. It is not for the diagnosis, treatment, prescription or cure of any disease or health conditions.

References

1.Faloon, William. “Sepsis: Is There Now a Cure?” Life Extension p.7-13. September 2018.

2.Sepsis Alliance. “Sepsis Fact Sheet.”https://www.sepsis.org/downloads/2016_sepsis_facts_media.pdf.

3.Marik, E. Paul. “Hydrocortisone, Vitamin C, and Thiamine for the Treatment of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock.” Chest Journal. June 2017 Volume 151, Issue 6, Page 1229-1238.

4. Mallat, Jihad. “Do not forget give thiamine to your septic shock patient!” Journal of Thoracic Disease. June 2016. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4885988/