02-24-2017, 06:27 PM
Hey Gypsy,
Three of our friends in Puna have all contracted Rat Lung by ingesting fresh produce that wasn't effectively washed. I guess these days that means soaking in water with diluted food grade Hydrogen Peroxide. Word is folks in South East Asia have been dealing with this for long time and because there is very little any government (or anyone else) can do about the spread of it, most people in SEA just gave up the entitlement of eating fresh produce and only consume cooked vegetables, peeled fruit etc... After witnessing the effects first hand with close friends, in our minds it just ain't worth it so we are following the SEA protocol. Sad. Times are changing for sure. Hotter climate. Got truly ill on the mainland from fresh lettuce more than once myself.
If you can't give up salad try grow your own in a sealed greenhouse... put copper flashing barrier at the base of raised garden beds or PVC hydroponic structure as slugs will not cross. Adding a UV filtration system on catchment highly recommended even if you don't drink that water, can get sick from brushing teeth w/ dirty water. Don't catch this disease. It does not go away. It is horrible. My friends suffer nerve pain, massive memory loss, GI tract issues. A great antibacterial is Wild Oregano Oil. Has helped with chronic Lepto symptoms (which presents much like Lymes), Periodontal issues, Flu's....think it might be a helpful preventative if you suspect you've come in contact and caught it in time, kind of like an antibiotic prophylactic they give to people who get bulls eye tick bites. Good luck, be safe. Soak fruit in H202 as well. Bird borne illness' on the rise as well. Can't take anything for granted anymore. Good health is truly the most important wealth.
Three of our friends in Puna have all contracted Rat Lung by ingesting fresh produce that wasn't effectively washed. I guess these days that means soaking in water with diluted food grade Hydrogen Peroxide. Word is folks in South East Asia have been dealing with this for long time and because there is very little any government (or anyone else) can do about the spread of it, most people in SEA just gave up the entitlement of eating fresh produce and only consume cooked vegetables, peeled fruit etc... After witnessing the effects first hand with close friends, in our minds it just ain't worth it so we are following the SEA protocol. Sad. Times are changing for sure. Hotter climate. Got truly ill on the mainland from fresh lettuce more than once myself.
If you can't give up salad try grow your own in a sealed greenhouse... put copper flashing barrier at the base of raised garden beds or PVC hydroponic structure as slugs will not cross. Adding a UV filtration system on catchment highly recommended even if you don't drink that water, can get sick from brushing teeth w/ dirty water. Don't catch this disease. It does not go away. It is horrible. My friends suffer nerve pain, massive memory loss, GI tract issues. A great antibacterial is Wild Oregano Oil. Has helped with chronic Lepto symptoms (which presents much like Lymes), Periodontal issues, Flu's....think it might be a helpful preventative if you suspect you've come in contact and caught it in time, kind of like an antibiotic prophylactic they give to people who get bulls eye tick bites. Good luck, be safe. Soak fruit in H202 as well. Bird borne illness' on the rise as well. Can't take anything for granted anymore. Good health is truly the most important wealth.