Chinese herb helps make hospital complication less DEADLY
It’s a NIGHTMARE scenario for older folks facing an upcoming hospital stay…
Or who find themselves unexpectedly hospitalized.
They could end up SICKER than when they first went in!
And some may NEVER make their way back home.
A major culprit behind the WORSENING health of hospitalized seniors is a life-threatening complication of infections called sepsis.
This devastating medical emergency KILLS 270,000 patients every year – accounting for 1 in 3 hospital deaths.
Major culprits behind sepsis include an untreated staph infection… especially one involving the drug-resistant “superbug,” MRSA…
As well as viruses like influenza and the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
If you’re over 65, you’re especially at risk…
But if you ARM yourself with the right tools…
You can SURVIVE sepsis!
Here’s one ancient herb that could help.
A suit of armor… for your organs?
The efficacy AND safety record of the herb astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) dates back to the early days of Chinese herbal medicine.
The Chinese call it “Huang-qi”… which means “yellow leader.”
That may be because its yellow-colored root LEADS THE PACK when it comes to combatting certain health conditions…
Like allergies and even kidney disease.
Now, you should know that sepsis can WRECK your kidneys… even if you have ZERO history of renal disease!
But astragalus appears to be able to SHIELD these vital organs…
And even REVERSE any damage that may occur as a result of sepsis.
Most recently, Chinese researchers tested an extract called astragalus polysaccharide (APS) on animals… and found that it could STABILIZE glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).
The LESS your kidneys are able to FILTER your blood…
The MORE likely it is that you may need dialysis to do the job for them.
So, it’s CRUCIAL to maintain that kidney function!
But that’s not all APS can do when it comes to sepsis…
Because research shows that it can ALSO help protect your heart!
And it’s the effect on heart health that can really make sepsis a KILLER…
Especially when your heart is RACING and your blood pressure is DROPPING.
According to a 2020 study out of China, this special astragalus extract can BANISH inflammation… which keeps cardiac injury at bay.
And here’s the icing on the cake…
APS has also shown to help BALANCE the immune response during sepsis…
Which can help CLEAR the infection that started it in the first place!
The problem with sepsis is that it’s COUNTERPRODUCTIVE – actually SUPPRESSING your immunity while FLOODING your system with inflammation.
But APS could actually help RESTORE some normality to those inflammatory levels… and give you a fighting chance.
Astragalus is widely available in supplement form from quality makers. Look for one at your local health food store or online that’s been standardized to contain a certain percentage of polysaccharides.
You may find it with other “immune support” supplements and formulas.
To not being WRECKED by sepsis,
Sarah Reagan
P.S. If sepsis ever does strike you or a loved one, make sure to ask your care team about getting the “sepsis cocktail.” To find out how its 3 key ingredients could keep you out of an early grave, click right here.
