Flu:  Treat it Naturally!  Boost Your Immunity! Martha H. Howard, MD Flu season is here. How do you prevent flu? Are some of the “old standards” helpful? Can Traditional Chinese Medicine kill the flu virus and help resolve flu symptoms?  Here are some facts. PREVENTION The most important preventive measure is the old standard that [...]

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To sweat or not to sweat Dr. Helen Lee, DC Fever and aches and pains, oh my! Many people don’t enjoy when their bodies don’t feel well and do whatever they can as quickly as they can to get rid of the symptoms. But what if symptoms arise for our benefit? Symptoms are cues to [...]

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Natural options to boost immunity during flu season- Part 2 Sharon M. Weinstein, RN, MS Maintaining healthy lifestyle habits such as eating regular balanced meals and exercising daily will go a long way towards boosting your immune system. In addition, there are steps that you personally can take to ensure good health.    Select foods [...]

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Natural options to boost immunity during flu season Sharon M. Weinstein, MS, RN Flu season is quickly approaching, and concern is mounting! How do we keep our immune systems strong, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and avoid the germs that permeate the air and our environment? And what kinds of natural approaches can we take? Great [...]

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Back To School Swine Flu Precautions by Dr Martha Howard, MD Vaccination Precautions I do not feel it is wise to receive swine flu vaccination for grade school children at this time. The vaccines being developed are to contain the “adjuvant”—a chemical that induces greater immune response—squalene, which is known to cause a harmful immune [...]

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How a Good Dental Plan can Ward Off Winter Sickness by Andie T Pearson, DMD, CCST The holidays are finally here, and so are the illnesses of winter. Not many people can afford to be home with a cold or the flu during this season, so it is important to prepare the body for combating [...]

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Safe Alternative to the Common Cold by Dr Jaena Stanley-Gonzaga, D.C. There is no known cure for the common cold: however, it is possible to shorten the duration and frequency all together. When trying to kick the common cold it is best to focus on strengthening the immune system and enhancing the cleansing process. At [...]

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Hot Water For Colds And Flu by Dr Martha H Howard, MD If you get chilled and begin to get the symptoms of a cold or flu, first take 1000 milligrams of Vitamin C with 8 ounces of water, then fill a tub with very hot water, as hot as your feet and legs can [...]

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H1N1 Update by Dr Martha Howard, MD (Updated: November/December 2009) What is in the H1N1 vaccines? Back in June, when manufacture of the H1N1 vaccine was being discussed, there was some concern that it might contain adjuvants (substances that increase immune response, and may be toxic to some people); or the mercury-based preservative thimerosal, which [...]

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Virus Free Holiday by Dr Tom Bayne While traveling over the holidays there are a few easy to implement ideas to keep you and your family virus-free. Whether it is a cold or the swine flu no one wants to ruin their vacation by spending precious time away sick. Try out these preventative measures: Stay [...]

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Foods That Fight Colds & Flu by Dr Melody Hart, PhD, ND Onions benefit colds and flu by sulphur compounds and vitamin C plus quercitin, being the most active ingredient. Sulphur is what gives the onions the pungent aroma as well as the health promoting benefits, even antimicrobial properties. The sulphur content in onions is [...]

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Flu Fighting Foods by Dr Helen Lee The best way to safeguard against the flu is to increase your immune health. Keep the digestive system happy. When the digestive system is healthy it is able to breakdown and access nutrients from the foods you eat, it is better able to get rid of toxicity, and [...]

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Flu Fighting Foods by Dr Helen Lee The best way to safeguard against the flu is to increase your immune health. Keep the digestive system happy. When the digestive system is healthy it is able to breakdown and access nutrients from the foods you eat, it is better able to get rid of toxicity, and [...]

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Unique Treatment for Preventing Illness or Getting over Flu Symptoms by Dr Steven Arculeo, DC Here is a great one I have used successfully with many patients over the years. This will help someone either get over flu like symptoms or not get sick when they feel like they are coming down with something if [...]

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Flu:Natural treatments and immunity boosters – by Dr Martha Howard, MD To sweat or not to sweat – by Dr. Helen Lee, DC Natural options to boost immunity during flu season- Part 2 – by Sharon M. Weinstein, MS, RN Natural options to boost immunity during flu season – Part 1 – by Sharon M. [...]

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