So. California Institute of Clinical Nutrition

Shot or Not? 2006-2007

By Dr. Laura Thompson

Welcome to another in our series of Shot or Not - continuing research, news developments and answers to your questions about vaccines and shots.

FLU SHOT UPDATE
As we've previously advised, don't be afraid if you haven't gotten the flu shot.Hopefully, this article will put you at some kind of ease.Keep in mind that even the most conservative and cautious of institutions, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) states that, "the flu is not a serious disease".

Yet it is a bother - can ruin the holidays, cause school and work absenteeism, make you feel lousy.What are sick days created for anyway?Five to twenty percent of the population in US contracts the flu each year - some having received the flu vaccine and some not.Whether you have or haven't or will or won't, the most important thing I'm going to say in this article is that you must support and invigorate your immune system.The kids too.Let's look at some background.

The flu or influenza is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses which enter the body through mucous membranes in the mouth, nose or eyes. Coughing or sneezing are methods of spreading the flu virus, as it becomes airborne and can be inhaled by anyone nearby.

For this reason, children (in constant contact with each other) contract the flu up to 3 times more than adults and often get sick earlier in the season than adults.Peak flu season falls between December and March.

Let's recap important point about the flu shots:

1) If you think that getting the current flu shot is "better than nothing", is this just a hopeful placebo?Is your conscience relieved that you are taking some kind of action?

2) What kind of action is this flu vaccine taking?Serious repercussions.It contains the toxic metals, aluminum and mercury. These have been known to cause brain and nervous system injury, such as autism, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's.

3) The flu vaccine may contain other toxic additives such as MSG or monosodium glutamate, which may cause headaches, bloating, hives or other food allergy symptoms.Formaldehyde, a potent environmental toxin, is also an ingredient.

4) An even greater concern is the Flu Mist vaccine. Inhaling this "chemical soup" can cause 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.

It has amazed me this winter, especially post-holiday time, how many people have been sick.When I ask them if they had the flu, they usually say, "I don't know".They'll explain that they had respiratory problems, were fatigued, some were tired, some not, most had coughing and all had extreme mucous that lasted for some, for weeks.Some had vomiting; some had nausea; some had headaches.What I'm leading up to here is that most people have a mixture of non-influenza viruses and thus, ILI or Influenza-Like Illness, not the flu.

The flu shot will probably have no action over these viruses.Real protection requires strengthening your immune system.Remember, viruses and bacteria have no stronghold over us, UNLESS our defense system is weak.So we build it; we build our internal army.

My favorite products for immune support and invigoration are:

Infectostat, a potent anti-viral
IMEncap, with antioxidant vitamins and powerful anti-viral and anti-bacterial herbs, Echinacea and goldenseal
Potent C, a powerful antioxidant and anti-viral immune support product
Stemplex with vitamin D and Super Blue Green Algae, which supports the natural killer cells in the body
FluMax Pro and PNU Pro, easy-to-administer sprays that help protect us from catching the flu virus and pneumonia, great for the entire family

These products should always be used, even if you do catch the flu or have another infection.You will recover more quickly and vitally.

Create your own Natural Medicine Cabinet with these products.To be equipped is to be empowered.Remember, the flu is not a serious disease.

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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