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RHR: Treating Viral Pneumonia and Other Infections
Category: Health
Duration: 00:17:39
Publish Date: 2017-01-12 15:02:36
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In this episode we cover:
  • Botanical treatments for acute viral infections
  • Protocol for less severe infections
  • Immune-boosting ginger juice recipe
  • Restoring the gut after antibiotics
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