The flu season is back, which sets in motion the run for a flu shot and the promise of getting one free.
With so much controversy surrounding flu shots every year, we should not make quick decisions and get one as soon as the flu season starts. We may not get the flu after all, but we submitted to a vaccine that holds potential harm and its worth has not been proven.
So, what can one do? The following alternative remedies have been used for many years to support the immune system and to lessen, if not cure, colds and flu each year. We always have control over our body with food and exercise therefore it is the first item on the list.
· Support the immune system with healthy foods and exercise.
· Add supplements to strengthen the thymus gland. The thymus gland produces T-cell that fight bacterial and viral invaders.
· Maitake, Reishi and Shitake mushrooms are strong immune boosters. Maitake and Shitake mushrooms are good to eat. Reishi can be taken in capsule form or as tea.
· Oregano Oil and Grapefruit Seed extract.
· Vitamin A, D and C. It is best to get vitamin C from natural whole food sources like Camu Camu or Acerola Cherries.
· Echinacea, Goldenseal and Andrographis fight acute infections and help with respiratory problems.
· Astragalus is especially important for chronic immune depletion.
· The homeopathic remedy Influenzinum, which is prepared from current year viruses, can be taken as a preventative. There is a protocol for administering. It has helped many of my clients over the years during the flu season. It is effective and inexpensive.
· Oscilococccinum is another homeopathic true and tried stand-by that is readily available as well.
Besides all these, there is Chinese Medicine with herbs and acupuncture to help through the season. One does not always have to resort to vaccines that have not been properly tested. Think before making your decision. Your overall health will be better and stronger for it. Trying any of the above mentioned alternative herbs and vitamins for a season will never hurt you
With so much controversy surrounding flu shots every year, we should not make quick decisions and get one as soon as the flu season starts. We may not get the flu after all, but we submitted to a vaccine that holds potential harm and its worth has not been proven.
So, what can one do? The following alternative remedies have been used for many years to support the immune system and to lessen, if not cure, colds and flu each year. We always have control over our body with food and exercise therefore it is the first item on the list.
· Support the immune system with healthy foods and exercise.
· Add supplements to strengthen the thymus gland. The thymus gland produces T-cell that fight bacterial and viral invaders.
· Maitake, Reishi and Shitake mushrooms are strong immune boosters. Maitake and Shitake mushrooms are good to eat. Reishi can be taken in capsule form or as tea.
· Oregano Oil and Grapefruit Seed extract.
· Vitamin A, D and C. It is best to get vitamin C from natural whole food sources like Camu Camu or Acerola Cherries.
· Echinacea, Goldenseal and Andrographis fight acute infections and help with respiratory problems.
· Astragalus is especially important for chronic immune depletion.
· The homeopathic remedy Influenzinum, which is prepared from current year viruses, can be taken as a preventative. There is a protocol for administering. It has helped many of my clients over the years during the flu season. It is effective and inexpensive.
· Oscilococccinum is another homeopathic true and tried stand-by that is readily available as well.
Besides all these, there is Chinese Medicine with herbs and acupuncture to help through the season. One does not always have to resort to vaccines that have not been properly tested. Think before making your decision. Your overall health will be better and stronger for it. Trying any of the above mentioned alternative herbs and vitamins for a season will never hurt you
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