Oral dosage TB treatment - adults
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DAY
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FAITH + ACTIVATOR
1:1
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FREQUENCY
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1
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3 activated FAITH Drops
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Hourly
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2
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3 activated FAITH Drops
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Every 2 hours
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3
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3 activated FAITH drops
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Every 4 hours
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Continue with 3 drops four times daily until clear. Do not exceed 3 drops orally.
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Oral dosage TB treatment - Children 12 years and older
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DAY
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FAITH + ACTIVATOR
1:1
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FREQUENCY
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1
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1 activated FAITH Drop per 10kg body weight, no more than 3 drops
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Hourly
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2
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1 activated FAITH drop per 10kg body weight, no more than 3 drops
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Every 2 hours
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3
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1 activated FAITH drop per 10kg body weight, no more than 3 drops
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Every 4 hours
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Continue with maximum number of drops per body weight - four times daily until clear. Do not exceed the number of drops according to body weight. Children should be assessed individually by body size, weight, age and severity of illness before proceeding.
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Oral dosage TB treatment – infants to 11 years
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DAY
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FAITH + ACTIVATOR
1:1
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FREQUENCY
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1
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1 activated FAITH Drop per 10kg body weight, no more than 2 drops
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Hourly
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2
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1 activated FAITH drop per 10kg body weight, no more than 2 drops
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Every 2 hours
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3
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1 activated FAITH drop per 10kg body weight, no more than 3 drops
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Every 4 hours
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Continue with maximum number of drops per body weight - four times daily until clear. Do not exceed the number of drops according to body weight. Children under 12 years of age should be assessed individually by body size, weight, age and severity of illness before proceeding. Do not exceed 2 drops orally per dose
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All oral protocols may also be substituted by a Rectal protocol in the event that the patient is very weak and cannot take oral medication. For faster results, the oral and rectal protocol can be applied concurrently under recommendation of the HCP.
Steaming / Inhalation Protocol :
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Steaming / inhalation
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Mix ratio of drops to activator:
1:1
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Dosage:
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Method:
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Add 10 drops activated FAITH™ Drops and 2.5ml of camphor / Vicks vaporub to 1 – 2 litres of boiling water.
Drape the patient’s head and the bowl with a towel enabling the patient to inhale the resulting vapour deep into the lungs.
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Steaming / Inhalation – asthma, bronchitis, TB.
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Effect:
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This method allows the drops direct access to the affected area which is more effective.
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Frequency:
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Patient should maintain this position for no less than 7 minutes. Repeat 3 x daily (qid) for 6 days, thereafter 2 x per day, until required results obtained.
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Dietary tips for tuberculosis patients
Malnutrition is well known among adults with tuberculosis. Protein deficiency may have a particular detrimental effect on the ability of the body to fight tuberculosis. Multiple micronutrient deficiencies are also common during tuberculosis. Before antibiotics were used to treat tuberculosis, cod liver oil was a mainstay.
Studies suggest that the Vitamin A found in cod liver oil may have helped treat the disease by boosting the immune systems response to the bacteria.
It is important to consume a balanced diet to provide your body with the nutrients that you need to fight tuberculosis. It particularly is important to avoid consuming any alcohol during the entire course of your treatment as this could result in treatment complications and side effects.
Weight gain generally improves during appropriate tuberculosis treatment and appropriate nutritional supplementation. However, persons who complete treatment are at risk of losing weight that was gained.
Please refer to our Smoothie for Life recipe under the cancer food guidelines
The tips on improving the blood and immune system are also beneficial
Recommendations for a balanced diet
Some tips for a balanced diet are listed below. For assistance, please consult a registered dietician for a diet tailored to your needs.
Consume an adequate amount of fruit and vegetables but stay within the correct calorie level for a healthy weight. On a 2000-calorie diet, eat 2 cups of fruit and 2½ half cups of vegetables per day. Eat more or less according to your calorie needs. Eat a variety of fruit and vegetables each day. Choose from all five vegetable sub-groups (dark green, dark red, orange, legumes, starchy vegetables, and other vegetables) several times a week.
Consume 3 or more ounce-equivalents of whole-grain foods each day, with the rest of the recommended grains coming from enriched or whole-grain products. At least half your grains should come from whole grains. Eating at least 3 ounce-equivalents of whole grains per day can reduce the risk of heart disease, may help with weight maintenance, and will lower your health risk for other chronic diseases.
Dietary fat
Less than ten percent of calories must come from saturated fats and less than 300 mg/day of cholesterol, and eat as few trans-fats (hydrogenated fat) as possible. Maintain your total intake of fats/oils at between 20-35 percent of calories, with most fat coming from polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat, such as oily fish, nuts, and vegetable oils.
Carbohydrates
Eat fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, and whole grains as often as possible. Consume foods and drinks with no added sugars or caloric sweeteners.
Protein
While not directly addressing the issue of protein, The Dietary Guidelines For Americans say, "While protein is an important macronutrient in the diet, most Americans are already currently consuming enough and do not need to increase their intake. As such, protein consumption, while important for nutrient adequacy, is not a focus of this document." However, they do recommend you to choose foods that contain lean protein, stating:
Eat lean meats and poultry. Bake, broil, or grill food. Eat a variety of protein rich foods, with more fish, beans, peas, nuts and seeds.
Sodium and potassium.
Eat less than 2,300 mg (approximately 1 teaspoon of salt) of sodium per day.
Choose low-sodium foods, and do not add salt when cooking. Also, eat potassium-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables.
The management of tuberculosis described above call for direct microscopy and culture of representative sputum specimens to be collected prior to therapy and it is our recommendation that the process is repeated at the end of the FAITH™ Drops treatment protocol for comparison purposes.
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