Friday, October 21, 2011

Cold and Flu Season

With the coming of cold weather and schools in session, we all start to be concerned about cold and flu season.  "Get your flu shot" signs are everywhere.  I personally think that the flu shot has way too many side effects and no one in my family will get one.  You may think that you have no other options but actually you have several, not just for the flu but for all other infections as well. 
          The microbes that can make you sick are:  viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic. 
          Viruses are the most abundant type of organism.  They will cause infections ranging from a common cold to certain types of cancer.  Modern medicine has no treatments for viruses, just treat the symptoms ---  natural medicine does.
          Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics.  There are approximately ten times the number of bacteria in the body as there are human cells.  These bacteria are located in the gut and on the skin.  Not all of these bacteria are bad.  We have good bacteria in the GI system.  Whenever we take antibiotics we kill this good bacteria as well as the bad bacteria.  This leaves us open for more infections.  Once again natural medicine to the rescue.
          Funguses - they include yeasts and molds.  They tend to behave more like parasitic infections in the body.  People with poor immune systems are more susceptible to opportunistic fungal infections. 
          Parasites - these can cause infection within the body and also on the surface of the body.  Symptoms include gastrointestinal distress, joint aches and pains, chronic fatigue, excessive hunger and problems with the immune system. 
          Building up the immune system - do you seem to catch everything that is going around?  Maybe you need something to strengthen your immune system. 
          All of the above can be taken care of with simple natural remedies.  These work with your body - not against it.  They will nourish the body, not harm it. 
          Call me today at 270-524-0305 or 270-774-1734 for your flu remedy.  Have it ready before you catch the flu.  Also available is a very effective viral infection formula, remedies for fungal and parasitic infections, and remedies for building a strong immune system.  It doesn't hurt to keep these in your medicine cabinet.

Stay Strong!