SHOT OR NOT? - A Big Decision for Parents

By Dr. Laura Thompson

The news media comes through again instilling fear in its listeners and preying on the most vulnerable -- children and the elderly. But who are more stressed than those, about this hypothetical flu epidemic THE PARENTS.

My office has been inundated with phone calls and emails in the last week. People are frantically looking for advice: do we inoculate or not? I always repeat back to them: do you inoculate or do you take responsibility for strengthening your and your children's immune systems? That's the crux of the issue. It's trust in the human body. We don't have to get sick. We are strong and resilient beyond our wildest dreams and we have the ability to protect ourselves from "our attackers". Viruses and bacteria have no stronghold over us, UNLESS our defense system is weak.

So we build it. How exciting! We become stronger and our children are no longer as susceptible. We can trust in this process and there is much to do for a positive outcome. Let's examine some crucial topics:

1. First of all, the flu shot being given currently, does not even protect against the virulent strain of virus that everyone is so concerned about. Some people feel more protected with it anyway, however in a large number of the recent flu deaths, the child or adult had already taken this shot. Curious? Suspicious? We should be. Their immune systems were left more vulnerable after their flu shot and they were left in danger. HELLO!

2. If you think you're giving your child or yourself the current flu shot, because it's "better than nothing" -- well is this just a hopeful placebo? It helps to relieve our conscience at least we are taking some kind of action?

3. But what kind of action is this flu vaccine taking? Serious repercussions.

It contains thimerosol, which contains the harmful metal, mercury. It contains MSG or monosodium glutamate which may cause headaches, bloating, hives or other food allergy symptoms. An even greater concern should be about the FluMist vaccine. One of the most troubling concerns over the inhalation of this "chemical soup" is the potential for the viruses to enter directly into the brain. Intranasal injection of certain viruses has resulted in a serious brain infection called encephalitis.

What We Can Do and How We Can Take Real Responsibility

1. Support adrenal function. Reduce stress. Easier said than done, but do-able. Take time to relax and enjoy your life. Breathe and move. Stagnation breeds illness.
2. Stay hydrated with water. Remember that caffeine yes, even our children and teens are drinking coffee now (horrendous). Water is where it's at. With proper hydration, your cells will stand a better chance at detoxifying and your body fluids will move more efficiently. Stagnation breeds illness! Hydration prevents it.
3. Eat well. Avoid sugar. Avoid alcohol. Eat fresh vegetables even more than fruits. With all the sugar in the holiday season, we must keep our fruit consumption in check. Fruit contains fructose, and that translates into sugar in the body.
4. Wash your hands often.
5. Avoid touching your face, nose, and mouth often. Likewise for your kids.
6. Increase, build, and strengthen your and your children's immune systems.

Strengthen Immune Function (prevent viral and bacterial infections)These are products I have recommended for years to aid in building immunity

• InfectoStat 1-2/3x daily
  
• IMEncap 2/3x daily
• Super Blue Green Algae 2 grams daily
• Resistance (contains Super Blue Green Algae and beta glucan for building T-cells)

FluMax Pro	These products should be taken together: 3 sprays each twice a week.
PNU Pro

*For children under 60lbs use the following dosage: 1spray of each 3 times a week orally or on the bottom of their feet.

There is natural help in preventing the flu and treating yourself if you do catch the flu.

FluMax Pro	3 sprays of each every 15 minutes for 2 hours. Thereafter,
PNU Pro	3 sprays of each product three times a day until symptoms subside.

*For children under 60lbs use the following dosage: 1 spray of each every 15 minutes for 2 hours. Thereafter, 1 spray of each three times a day until symptoms subside.

FluMax Pro and PNU Pro are easy to administer homeopathic sprays for children and the elderly (and everyone.)

Listen to the news with reservations. Keep your "media ear" in check. Check your fear at the door. Keep in mind who benefits from the sale of the flu vaccines not you. And, even the most conservative and cautious of institutions the CDC director has said "But we must remember that for almost everyone, the flu is not a serious disease." (see MSNBC.com, 12-13-03)

Dr. Laura Thompson, Family Nutritionist and Naturopathic Endocrinologist has a nationwide practice by phone, and locally in Carlsbad, California. Call for in-home testing info, 800-608-5602.  

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products suggested, are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please check with your health care practitioner for your best health options.

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