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Flu Shots
There are concerns about it that many patients have that affect their decision.
These concerns include:
- It is a preparation that is made from the previous years’ flu viruses and may not be specific for
the current year’s flu and hence may not be effective.
- There is concern that untoward effects may occur many months or years later, although a cause and effect
relationship has not been proven.
- Vaccines are a combination of ingredients including egg protein, aluminum (as a preservative since thimersol
mercury is not used as much) and formaldehyde. So along with the de-activated virus that people can react
to, they may also react to these possibly toxic substances.
- It may not be effective or the best method of prevention
The naturopathic physicians at Integrative Healing Arts do not advocate for or against the flu vaccination. We support those of you that receive the shots and will continue to assist you with your health concerns.
Whether you choose to receive the flu vaccine or not and wish to reduce the risk of contacting
colds and flus this season we make the following suggestions:
1. Eat a good naturopathic diet, which is low in sugar and bad fats, and high in essential fats,
organic proteins and complex carbohydrates and vegetables. Avoid your food sensitivities.
2. Do a detoxification cleanse at least once if not twice per year. The body gets sick for a reason.
The IHA DeTox Kit is excellent for this.
3. Balance your activities and work. We get sick because we don’t take the time to care for ourselves
when we are well. Getting sick is a cleansing process and it forces you to REST! So take care of yourself
or the wisdom of the body will take over and do it for you!
4. Wash your hands a lot no matter what your profession is! The studies are very definitive on this one.
Do not touch your mouth, nose, eyes or ears without washing your hands, as these are the portals of entry
for viruses.
1. Influenzinum 2006/2007; homeopathic prophalaxis (prevention) (this is not equivalent
to a vaccination): taken once per month.
2. Cold FX, a ginseng extract, 2 capsules a day for prevention. Scientists report a 26-per-cent
drop in the average number of upper respiratory tract infections per person among those taking Cold-FX. Among
those who got at least one cold, Cold-FX users found a 56-per-cent drop in the chance of getting sick again.
3. Intravenous Vitamin Push (IVP). A cocktail of multi-vitamins and minerals as well
as homeopathic immune boosters is a favourite at IHA. Book yourself in once a month during the winter,
or twice a month if you are feeling run down or are particularily vulnerable to cold and flu. For immune
compromised patients, your doctor may recommend larger dose infusions
4. Supplementation with a daily multi-vitamin, Core Level Health Reserve or IHA
multi vit. min.
5. Vit. C, 2-4 grams
6. Natren superdophilus (which puts proper bacteria back into your gut supporting the 60%
of your immune system that is there)
7. Ilex Traditional Chinese Herbs: 2-4 pills per day,
8. Sterol 117, 2 caps per day
9. Oregano Oil (5 drops per day)
10.garlic 2-4 caps per day.
These suggested therapies are also recommended to those who have received the flu shot.
1. Dolicoccil is a homeopathic remedy to treat the first signs of the flu and if you take it
within the first 24 hours of symptoms you can prevent the flu from getting a hold on you. Keep it on hand.
2. Cold FX was recently proven to be the most effective remedy for colds and flu. Take as
directed on the package for three days and your symptoms will ease or disappear. Remember to take it preventively.
3. Intravenous Vitamin Push (IVP). When you are sick, book yourself in for an IVP
once to twice per week until you feel better.
4. Naturopathic hydrotherapy: Take a very hot bath with 4 cups of Epsom salts before bed.
Put on flannel pajamas and cold, wet wool socks (that’s right) and crawl into bed with your favourite
hot drink. You will sweat profusely, so have another pair of pajamas at your bedside to change into
during the night. You should feel relief in the morning. Repeat each night of your illness. In
addition you may also wish to detoxify using IHA DeTox Kit and/or coffee enemas or rectal
ozone.
5. If your environment is dry, put on a humidifier. You may wish to add Cold and Flu essential oils
to it.
6. You may also wish to include: 7 Forests’ Ilex, 4-6 pills per day, Sterol 117, 4 caps per day,
Vit. C 2-4 grams/ day, garlic capsules 2-4 per day.
These recommendations are also effective for those planning on flying on airplanes during the cold and flu season.
Many people get ill after airplane flights. This is not due to the re-cycled air as once believed, but rather
to the confined space and the touching of our faces with unwashed hands which contact objects touched by many
others. As well the stress of travel for some will compromise the immune system. Follow the above suggestions,
wash your hands frequently and do not touch your face, eyes, ears, nose and mouth to reduce the risk of getting
sick before or after your holiday. |
