Swine Flu | A Metabolic Plan

Nov

12

This year more than ever, talk of the flu season is in the news. What with both the seasonal flu and the H1N1 or swine flu, what’s a person to do?

Let put some of this in perspective. While there is a huge push for people to get both flu shots, statistics say that the seasonal flu shot is not terribly effective. Instead, build up your immune system so if you do get the flu, it will be minor.

Here are some of the suggestions I have read by doctors.

Wash your hands regularly – carry some Purcell or disinfectant wipes and use them regularly.
Vitamin C 1000mg – 2-3 times/day.
Vitamin D 1000 IU 2 times daily for children and up to 4000 IU for adults. Research has shown that it reduces serious bouts of flu.
At the first signs of flu-like symptoms, there is a natural flu medicine Oscilloccinum that is effective – You can read about it here http://www.oscillo.com/ (there’s even a coupon) and can be purchased at health food stores as well as WalMart.
There are excellent immune enhancing products. Look for ones containing Wellmune WG beta glucan.
Get plenty of rest.

With these tips, you will have a good chance of staying healthy through this coming flu season. Oh and don’t forget to drink plenty of water.

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Apr

29

The big buzz for this week is the swine flu. It’s of concern and it should be. We’re living in a global society and germs are easily transmitted around the world in a very short time. I’ve heard scientists say that while the leading causes of death today are heart attack, cancer, etc., the leading cause in the coming years will be epidemics.
So what can we do about this? Well, just as there are things we can do to lower our risk of heart attacks and cancer, so there are things we can do to improve our immune system to better fight off the germs that can spread so rapidly and cause so much sickness.
Many of the things are the same – like eating right, getting adequate sleep and exercise. But what else can you do? I truly believe that our diet is at the core of our health but I also know that the nutritional value we receive from our foods is not what it used to be for various reasons. So we turn to natural supplements to boost our immune system in times of stress, when it is compromised and needs extra help.

The Vitamin C Booster

Vitamin C has also long been viewed as an immune system booster. For example, vitamin C has been shown to boost antimicrobial and natural killer cell activities and to increase the production of white blood cells. Vitamin C protects cells during the inflammatory response our body has from the attack of foreign invaders.

In fact, Vitamin C is essential for proper immune function. Because the human body cannot manufacture Vitamin C, we are dependent on dietary intake to provide adequate amounts of this essential nutrient. Vitamin C concentrations decline rapidly in blood plasma and white blood cells during infections, suggesting that illness increases one’s need for this nutrient.

Immune-Boosting Power of Beta-Glucan
There many studies showing that Beta-Glucan, a polysaccharide (which is a relatively complex carbohydrate), can be a biological response modifier (BRM) because of its ability to activate the immune system. Beta-glucans improve the body’s immune system defense against foreign invaders by enhancing the ability of our natural killer cells to respond to and fight a wide range of challenges such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. The studies have included issues such as wound healing, infection prevention, arthritis, radiation exposure and even cancer treatment. Studies in Japan have been very encouraging with regard to cancer patients and radiation exposure.

There is a company, who has developed a product (Wellmune WGP®) which includes beta-glucans. They gave it to fire-fighters in Montana a couple of years ago. Obviously, these people are subjected to extreme amounts of toxins from the heavy smoke and fire. What they found is that those who were taking the product with the Beta-Glucans had fewer respiratory issues and illnesses than those without the added boost to their immune system.

Univera has developed a new product to enhance their line of immune products called ImmunoBurst™. It not only contains Wellmune ® but several other ingredients which enhance the immune system – check it out at www.metabolicplan.com.

These supplements are a great addition for people but they don’t replace a healthy lifestyle. What are you doing to improve your health?

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