It’s flu season again. Bring on the fear!! I know that the flu can be deadly, so don’t think I’m taking it lightly. It seems that each year the media does its best to spread fear about the flu. There is so much that can be done to strengthen you and your family against not only the flu, but many other immune challenges as well.
Just a couple of notes about the flu:
- Like ALL vaccines, the flu vaccine only gives TEMPORARY immunity to the virus strains or closely related virus strains contained in the vaccine. The only way to get natural and PERMANENT immunity to a strain of flu is to recover naturally from the flu.
- Flu vaccines weaken the immune system (I see this very often in my office) and many times make a person MORE predisposed to illnesses.
- Vaccines can cause illnesses including autoimmune diseases, allergies, and ear infections just to name a few. Their link to Autism and developmental/behavioral disorders is strong. Many of the ingredients and contaminants in the vaccines have been proven to be detrimental to your health.
So, doc, what can I do then? Here is some advice that will be very helpful:
1. Too much sugar and foods that turn to sugar suppress the immune system.
2. Avoid partially hydrogenated oils. These are proven to weaken the immune system.
3. Eat organic fruits and veggies when possible.
4. Drink lots of filtered water. I prefer Smartwater of all the bottled waters since it is vapor distilled and has the electrolytes added back in after distillation.
5. Make sure to add a QUALITY Vitamin D to your supplement regimen. We get Vitamin D from exposure to the sun. In the winter months, you may not get as much exposure so supplementing with Vitamin D and maybe a few suntanning bed sessions is helpful during the winter. Don’t go crazy with the suntan beds!!
6. Exercise daily for 30 minutes aerobically. This will help flush the lymphatic system which gets sluggish if we don’t make our muscles work each day vigorously.
7. Wash your hands frequently. I cannot overemphasize this!!
8. Get plenty of sleep. Go to bed earlier.
9. Take 1-4 grams of Vitamin C daily. This is an underestimated vitamin. Most people do not take enough. 1 gram (1,000 mg) is not nearly enough. You may have to gradually increase your dosage as your bowels build a tolerance, but diarrhea is not the sign you’re taking too much. Let your bowels build its tolerance. I personally take 15,000 mg a day.
10. Rub your thymus reflex point. Your thymus gland is the master gland of the immune system. The gland is located behind your sternum (breastbone). The reflex is located on the right side of your body just to the right of the sternum at the nipple line. Rubbing over this typically tender spot will help support the organ’s function, thus helping to strengthen the immune system as a whole. Rub the spot in a firm circular motion for 1-2 minutes, 4-5 times per day.
You don’t need to fear the flu!! If you have questions about the Vitamin D or C dosages, call the office and I will be happy to explain them to you. Take care everyone!
