Naturopathic Therapies for Immune Protection vs Flu

To protect your body during the winter, the immune system needs

*good rest....sound sleep....ah nothing better than nervous system rejuvenation in restful sleep
*exercise helps the heart pump blood more efficiently and circulate nutrients

FOOD FOOD FOOD to help strengthen immune function
*minimize or avoid sugar, sugar robs the body of ZINC which is important catalyst for immune function
*eat more garlic
*drink fresh vegetable juices 12-16 oz per day, not from store if it is pasteurized
*omega fatty acids from fresh fish or 1000 mg of high quality supplement

* take Vitamin D when you are outside less during the winter, dose is dependent on your need, Deficiency of Vitamin D is linked to susceptibility to viruses and flu. You might want to look at link below about book on Vitamin D

Sixty million years of evolution says vitamin D may save your life from swine flu by Mike Adams the Source: www.NaturalNews.com
Sixty million years of evolution says vitamin D may save your life from swine flu

*cleanse and detox monthly or at least quarterly to optimize your organs of elimination working
*decrease dairy and all animals products if you feel at risk for infection
*decrease alcohol and coffee if you feel at risk for infection
*increase live food with enzymes that will stress your digestive system less so you have more energy to fight any infection

*wash your hands with sanitizer if you are in public areas a lot or with people who are sick
*practice your stress management tools that work for you ie, being creative, accessing your RIGHT BRAIN, paint, sing, sculpt, work with the earth, hike and connect to Nature, meditate
(look for article coming soon on left and right brain)

Lowering cortisol (adrenal levels) in the body by practicing meditation or yoga, or being creative is a major immune modulator

*Saunas, steams, sweating sweating sweating.... use water for vascular gymnastics to get hot and cold as part of your life ! This is enormously helpful for immune function.
*Drink good uncontaminated water -4 glasses per day



We have way more tools at our disposal to protect our body from the FLU than just relying on taking a vaccine. Learn how to be a less receptive welcoming host for unwanted viruses that want to set up home in your body.

Naturopathic Supplements for Strong Immune System

In this article we will explore :

* how to encourage your body's natural ability to fight infection
*formulas that are effective to reduce viral infections

This subject is worthy of a good workshop to explore many health topics such as foods that either enhance or detract from an optimal functioning immune system.
For some people it might be important to have a consult with me to assess whether there are heavy metals or other toxins that are directly or indirectly interfering with nutrients that are essential for optimal immune strength or to assess nutrient levels directly.

There are so many important nutrients that are essential for fighting infection. Minerals like zinc and manganese, vitamins A, C, and D, are just a few that are often missing in processed foods or foods that are high in sugar or overcooked.
How well we are absorbing what food and vitamins we may take is an important factor. The quality of a vitamin or herbal formula is so important as well as does your body resonate with what you are taking.
Herbs like garlic and ginger have great immune stimulating effects.

Everyone is an individual and has different nutritional needs.

The following is a short list of homeopathic, herbal and nutritional formulas that I know and have experience using that could make a difference for you to have a healthier winter. Some of the formulas are great for infants and children.

Thymactiv is a homeopathic that stimulates your thymus which regulates your overall immune system. This is wonderful for children and I often use it preventively for anyone who wants to increase immune competence.
Flu Guard or Fluenzol are both homeopathic remedies that can be used 1x per day preventively and 2-4x per day if you feel any flu symptoms.
Oscillinum is homeopathic that is very effective for flu symptoms. Use 1/2 -1 vial or more depending on symptoms.

Immune Support is herbal nutritional capsule that is small and easy to swallow for general use. Some people take 1 per day. Others who feel more at risk take 2-4 per day.
Defense Factors has different factors to support a healthy immune system that has thymus extract for preventing or fighting infection. Same dose as above
Reishi Mushroom Supreme is a formula that activates immune activity. This is not for anyone who has candida.
Berry Well Immune Powder is terrific for kids. They love it !

Viracon is a herbal formula that I have used for years to help the body deal with viral invaders. Some people take this preventively. Most take 2-6 per day if they are feel susceptible to infection or feel any symptoms
Olive same as above
Argentyn 23 is the best collodial silver formula I have found. Good studies on its effect on viral infections. I use it as a nose spray or internally. It can be used daily or several times per week as prevention of a virus getting a foothold, and I use it for children and adults several times per day depending on symptoms.

Immune function is especially dependent on a broad range of nutrients. Multiplex is one of the best all around multivitamin formulas I know that I trust. The quality and absorption way above average and covers many areas of vitamins, minerals and other key factors for immune health.

I offer some of the above supplements to all my ongoing patients as I get a clear sense of what would be best for them.
However if you are someone who is either NOT going to get the H1N1 vaccine or you are interested in doing something more to build and get your body stronger, I am open to sending you any of the above formulas.

I discount all of my supplements. I will include directions with any formulas that you ask me to send you.
If you have any questions feel free to email me and I will do my best to answer them.
Please feel free to circulate this to any friends or work mates who have fears and concerns about the swine flu or have interest in how to be healthy and strong as the weather gets colder.

ALL homeopathics are $ 16
Oscillinum is $ 14 for a double pack of 12 vials. Up to 24 doses.
Viracon 120 caps $ 35
Olive 120 tablets $25
Immune Support Herbal 60 caps $24
Defense Factors 180 caps $60
Reishi Mushroom Formula 100 tablets $13
Argentyn 23 8 oz $40
Argentyn 23 nasal spray $20

Berry Well Immune Powder $ 27
Multiplex MultiVitamin Mineral Formula 240 caps $44

Swine Flu and Immune Support

As the chill in the air continues to remind us summer has past and winter is around the corner, almost everyone who comes into my office for healthcare is talking about swine flu vaccines and the coming flu season.
Many are shaking their heads in wonder what they should do. Are their older parents and younger children at risk ? Are people with allergies, chronic health challenges, or who are run down more at risk ?

There is A LOT of fear in the conversations. I am writing to remind you and let you know there is a great deal you can do for your immune system that will strengthen your resistance to give you a better chance to have your body more easily maintain a resistance to "catching a virus."
There is so much you can do for your self, your children and family and people in your personal and professional networks. I believe this could be an opportunity for something other than taking sides of either not getting the vaccine (because it is untested and you do not want to be a guinea pig for the drug companies) or do nothing and hope you are not susceptible and get through the winter.

I am sending this email to let you know I have created educational tips about eating well and have made a list of supplements and herbal formulas that you may want to either take preventively as the colder weather descends upon us or begin
giving to your kids and housemates now to help your body ward off infections. Feel free to ask me about these on your next visit. Feel free to email and ask me to send info about them to you. You may want to just order some from me.

There are very effective herbal, nutritional and homeopathic formulas for boosting the immune system's ability to protect your body and not let viral complexes take hold. There are effective herbal and homeopathic anti viral treatments if a virus does some camping out in your different systems.
This is a great time to educate yourself, your kids and your network of people you love about options that are would resonate with your values to stimulate your own natural ability to heal and prevent disease.

I have drafted this note and sent it to you in the hope you will start exploring possibilities that will have you be confident about your ability to maintain health in the face of both fear as well as a POSSIBLE increase of organisms you might be exposed to. I have been having this conversation daily
with people in my office who are trying to make sense out the constant and non stop negative one sided medical reports in the news and on TV. I am hoping you will send this to many many friends and work mates so you and everyone you know can make informed choices about what is in your best interest after you have looked at all sides of the swine flu conversation. Everyone is different in terms of strengths and weaknesses. For people reading this who work with me closely, you know the specificity to be exact for optimal functioning can be different from person to person. I do not generally distribute nutritional and herbal supplements thru emails in this manner. BUT the public conversation about swine flu is so one sided, I have chosen to make myself available even in a general way to anyone who calls or emails to offer some quick tips and possible formulas that would be enormously effective in supporting physiology and optimizing function for anyone who
wants some general ideas of building a healthier stronger immune system through this winter.

If you are interested in receiving more information, either please contact me to make an appointment ( I do phone consults with people all over the country). We will evaluate you carefully for a comprehensive review of your nutritional strengths and weaknesses. If you prefer, please feel comfortable to email me for information about both some general food ideas as well as specific formulas designed for doctors like me to use that you might want to order from me that boost either your immunity or for kids and others in your family.

It may be time for you to build your confidence, spend a little time learning, and make some easy choices that relate to you getting your body healthier so you do not feel like you are caught in the middle of a medical social drama that has you feel you have few choices.

Thank you so much for being open. I wish you well. I hope to hear from you. Please distribute this to as many people as you wish. I have sent this to many friends and clients in the hope of beginning to offer a open dialogue and choices for you and people you distribute this to. If this offer does not speak to you, it is not my intention to take sides or make anyone wrong for what they think is best. I am thinking of you personally. I can see your face in my mind's eye and I am sending you a hug hoping we can connect soon. I feel good about giving you some choices.