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Boadicea
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be a coinkydink that no one in my household gets the flu. it is an earth givin antibiotic
Phage
reply to post by Lil Drummerboy
be a coinkydink that no one in my household gets the flu. it is an earth givin antibiotic
Antibiotics have no effect on a virus. The flu is caused by a virus.
edit on 9/13/2013 by Phage because: (no reason given)
OccamsRazor04
reply to post by TucoTheRat
Because even if onions had antiviral properties what you are suggesting is that onions are magical. I cough and exhale flu virus into the air. The air blasts your face and you inhale it, thus the virus enters your body. How does an onion, even 5 feet away, prevent the flu virus from entering your system by any means other than magic? Look at the transmission of the flu virus and then give a plausible explanation of how it would work. It's seriously one of the stupidest things I have heard in years.
TucoTheRat
OccamsRazor04
reply to post by TucoTheRat
Because even if onions had antiviral properties what you are suggesting is that onions are magical. I cough and exhale flu virus into the air. The air blasts your face and you inhale it, thus the virus enters your body. How does an onion, even 5 feet away, prevent the flu virus from entering your system by any means other than magic? Look at the transmission of the flu virus and then give a plausible explanation of how it would work. It's seriously one of the stupidest things I have heard in years.
Cave men at one time might have thought fire was magical...well I should not say that because I believe all radiating bodies are magic in a sense. My point is that even in ignorance you can find remedies to ailments even if the workings of such thing eludes the ones stuck in superstitions. In other words believing fire is magic still keeps you warm and out of a cold that could lead to death.
If temperature can affect a flu or cold virus affecting a persons organism, how in the hell can you exclude an onion that dispite housewife superstitions might very well have antiviral properties that can help a person recover faster from such flu and colds.
Do you see my point? When people claim magic, normally there is a very scientific explanation to why such things were considered magic at one time. But Phage was attacking superfluous things that have no affect on whether onions have antiviral properties that alleviate and combat flu and its symptoms or not.
The Rat.edit on 14-9-2013 by TucoTheRat because: its not it's...I know, I know...
OccamsRazor04
So give me the scientific explanation. You can't. I told you to look at how the flu is transmitted, and then explain how an onion stops that. You can't. Magic is the only explanation. Phage most certainly was not, he was showing that the person claiming proof is so ignorant they think the flu is caused by bacteria, which it is not. If you don't see how the fact they don't even understand the very basic concept of what the flu is shows what they say on the subject is meaningless then I can't help you.
It's like saying ocean waves travels at the speed of light because you discovered radio waves do.
And you think if you can smell rotten food it's the same as it being in your mouth? Seriously, you didn't think that part out well did you? Must suck for you when you smell poop, might as well eat it right?edit on 14-9-2013 by OccamsRazor04 because: (no reason given)
Amino acid sulfoxides form sulfenic acids. Enzymes that were kept separate now are free to mix with the sulfenic acids to produce propanethiol S-oxide, a volatile sulfur compound that wafts upward toward your eyes. This gas reacts with the water in your tears to form sulfuric acid. The sulfuric acid burns, stimulating your eyes to release more tears to wash the irritant away.
TucoTheRat
OccamsRazor04
So give me the scientific explanation. You can't. I told you to look at how the flu is transmitted, and then explain how an onion stops that. You can't. Magic is the only explanation. Phage most certainly was not, he was showing that the person claiming proof is so ignorant they think the flu is caused by bacteria, which it is not. If you don't see how the fact they don't even understand the very basic concept of what the flu is shows what they say on the subject is meaningless then I can't help you.
It's like saying ocean waves travels at the speed of light because you discovered radio waves do.
And you think if you can smell rotten food it's the same as it being in your mouth? Seriously, you didn't think that part out well did you? Must suck for you when you smell poop, might as well eat it right?edit on 14-9-2013 by OccamsRazor04 because: (no reason given)
Dude! Seriously!
I'm not saying onions fight the flu, all I'm saying is that it is entirely possible. Onions make you cry when you cut them! THEY AFFECT YOUR BODY SO MUCH THAT YOU WILL CRY LIKE A BABE IF YOU CUT THEM!!!!
Onions obviously have an affect on our respiratory system and nasal glands the same the flu and cold viruses attack.
Amino acid sulfoxides form sulfenic acids. Enzymes that were kept separate now are free to mix with the sulfenic acids to produce propanethiol S-oxide, a volatile sulfur compound that wafts upward toward your eyes. This gas reacts with the water in your tears to form sulfuric acid. The sulfuric acid burns, stimulating your eyes to release more tears to wash the irritant away.
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So you have sulfuric acid in your lungs and nose interaction with amino acids from mucus and the flu virus itself and you don't think there could be a chemical reaction that might offset the way the flu virus get things done?
Seriously I'm not talking about Big foot or UFOs here, this is not something that is impossible like traveling sideways in time.
Yes there are different flu viruses and the prevalent method of contagion is through touch, nasal and eyes but again it's not something that is imposible.
The Rat.edit on 14-9-2013 by TucoTheRat because: poop
Quercetin is a plant-derived flavonoid commonly taken as a nutritional supplement. Quercetin has been linked to supporting the immune system, clearing excess congestion, supporting bone health, and may aid in fighting mild allergy problems. It is also used in some weight control programs. Quercetin, like other flavonoids, is an antioxidant that travels throughout the body removing harmful free radicals. Studies have also shown that quercetin may also be a potential solution to cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death in the United States.
TucoTheRat
reply to post by OccamsRazor04
So your saying that an onions sulfuric acid has absolutely no detrimental affect on a flu virus that is accustomed to a normal environment in our respiratory system....
Breathing the vapors will not hinder the virus in any way at all...
That's what your saying?
So I'd guess you think the mercury in a vaccine does nothing at all to the human body as well, hu?
Well what can I say, you don't see it, you don't see it.
The Rat.
OccamsRazor04
How much sulfuric acid is inhaled from an onion 5 feet away?
How long does the acid linger?
What would the required amount of sulfuric acid be to inhibit viral infection?
How would that level of sulfuric acid effect the lungs?
Also, explain what does this have to do with the person stating onions magically trap "flu" bacteria?
Phage
The doctor couldn't believe it and asked if he could have one of the onions and place it under the microscope. She gave him one and when he did this, he did find the flu virus in the onion. It obviously absorbed the bacteria, therefore, keeping the family healthy.
The flu is not caused by bacteria, nor are colds. The flu virus cannot be seen with an optical microscope.
BTW, www.truthorfiction.com...-MAn8pjfYedit on 9/10/2013 by Phage because: (no reason given)