Appendix I: Olive Leaf White Paper

2. Replace the hot towels with a single thickness of towel wrung out in cold water. Cover the person as before to avoid chill. Leave the cold towel in place for 10 minutes. Do not remove the towel until it has become warmed. 3. Turn the patient over and repeat the same treatment on the back.

The treatment takes about half-an-hour. This method is best done to the patient by another person. If the patient is going to administer the treatment to himself the following modification should be used. Take a hot bath or shower for 5-10 minutes. Get out and dry off. Take a large towel wrung out in cold water and wrap it around the torso, from the armpits to the groin. Cover up with a robe or blanket to avoid a chill. Leave in place 2030 minutes. Do not remove the towel until it becomes warmed.

At the end of this treatment the patient should feel better. They should not feel chilled. If they do not feel better, or feel chilled, contact the naturopathic physician and do not repeat the treatment.

Conclusion

That about wraps it up. As far as I know, less than 10 of the patients suffering from COVID-19 that myself or my colleagues have treated over the last 2.5 years have needed to be hospitalized, and none have died - even those at high risk. Most people recover from this illness within 9 days – sooner if they are undergoing naturopathic treatment. If, after 6 days of pursuing the self-help treatment strategies outlined here you are getting worse – then schedule a treatment with a local licensed naturopathic doctor (you can find one here), or with me. I treat people all around the world via Skype, Phone, or Zoom. My office number: 855-347-3696.

Olive Leaf Information

Olive Leaf History

Olive leaf is the leaf of the olive tree (Olea europaea) and was first used medicinally in Ancient Egypt. It is gaining recognition as a powerful defender against sickness and numerous scientific studies have been conducted to investigate the extracts beneficial properties. The reported benefits of olive leaf extract range from promoting increased energy and healthy blood pressure, to supporting the cardiovascular system and the immune system.

Olives are native to Asia Minor and Syria, but are cultivated in Mediterranean countries and also Chile, Peru and South Australia. We have found that the Mediterranean source of olive leaf to be superior to other sources as its properties are stronger and more effective. More recent knowledge of the olive leaf's medicinal properties dates back to the early 1800s when pulverized leaves were used in a drink to lower fevers. A few decades later, green olive leaves were used in tea as a treatment for malaria.

Olive leaf extract is gaining recognition as a powerful defender against sickness, and numerous scientific studies have been conducted to investigate the extract's beneficial properties. The reported benefits of olive leaf extract range from promoting increased

energy and healthy blood pressure, to supporting the cardiovascular system and the immune system.

From research to date, we can say that supplemental olive leaf may be beneficial in the treatment for conditions caused by, or associated with, a virus, bacterium or protozoan.

Stress.

Many people who live stressful lives who may be particularly susceptible to colds and viruses may benefit from long-term use of olive leaf as a preventive agent. Some people have expressed other unexpected benefits of olive leaf, including improved psoriasis, normalization of heartbeat irregularities, diminished cravings, less pain from hemorrhoids, toothaches and chronically achy joints.

Blood Pressure, Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi, Parasites

In 1962 an Italian researcher recorded that Oleuropein (the active component in olive leaf) had the ability to lower blood pressure in animals. It dilates the blood vessels so that blood may flow more easily throughout the system. Other European researchers validated that claim and also found it to increase blood flow in the coronary arteries, relieve arrhythmia and prevent intestinal muscle spasms. In the years to follow, a Dutch researcher identified that a primary ingredient in oleuropein inhibited the growth of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. This chemical was “elenolic acid.” Further European research determined this compound to have strong bactericidal, anti-viral and anti-fungal capabilities. A safety study on calcium elenolate was tested with laboratory animals and published by the Upjohn pharmaceutical company in 1970. The study concluded that even in doses several hundred times higher than recommended; no toxic or other adverse side effects were discovered.

Research suggests that olive leaf may be a true anti-viral compound because it appears to selectively block an entire virus-specific system in the infected host. This appears to offer healing effects not addressed by pharmaceutical antibiotics. Olive leaf's broad killing power includes an ability to interfere with critical amino acid production for viruses; an ability to contain viral infection and/or spread by inactivating viruses by preventing virus shredding, budding or assembly at the cell membrane; and the ability to directly penetrate infected cells and stop viral replication.