Preventing The Seasonal and Swine Flu
By Linda Tremer, Wellness Coach

Flu shots do not give 100% protection. So whether you get a flu shot or not, you need to protect yourself. The best way to keep from getting the flu is to boost your immune system. There are a couple of ways to go about that.

AHCC a form of mushroom extract has been shown to increase your immunity. AHCC increases your natural killer cells which are part of your immune system. These killer cells are your first defense against the flu. One brand is of mushroom extract is ImmPower.

Recently there have been many studies about the immune enhancing effects of vitamin D3. Researchers describe vitamin D3 as a potent immune system modulator. Take supplemental vitamin D3 especially during the winter months.

What can you do if you get the flu or feel like you have been exposed to it? Use a neti pot. Add one half a teaspoon of salt to a cup of water put it in a neti pot and wash out your nasal passages. The salt water will keep the flu viruses from collecting in your nose and replicating. Directions for use come with the neti pot.

Silver hydrosol a form of colloidal silver is an antiviral, antibacterial substance. It can be used to kill the flu viruses. Follow the directions on the bottle.

Oil of oregano is a powerful antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal compound. You can take a few drops mixed in liquid. Just a warning it taste awful. You can use it to gargle with. Anytime I feel that I have been exposed to anything I take it.

Olive leaf extract has strong antibacterial and antiviral properties. Studies have shown that olive leaf extract can keep viruses from getting a foothold in your body. It prevents a virus from infecting cells and keeps them from reproducing. Take it at the first sign of the flu.

Check with your health professional before taking any supplements. Follow the directions on the bottle. If your think you have the swine flu consult your medical professional.

The best defense is to not get the flu in the first place. And with the proper supplementation you can accomplish that. Stay healthy and keep the flu at bay.

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It is much easier to prevent the flu then it is to stop it once you've caught it.
Consult with your medical doctor before taking supplements.
If you think you have the flu consult your medical doctor.

	During the winter months you can use supplemental Vitamin D3 to keep flu and colds at bay. Vitamin D3 is essential for optimal immune system functioning.	Elderberry keeps the flu virus from entering your cells and replicating. It also strengthens the immune system. Studies have shown that Sambucol black elderberry extract may shorten the duration of the flu. For more information click on the picture and enter the name Sambucol in the search engine.
	A neti pot is used to rinse your nasal passages with salt water.  This can wash away the viruses and keep them from multiplying. For more information click on the picture and enter neti pot in the search engine.	ImmPowner   increases your natural killer cells which are part of your immune system.
	Olive leaf extract has strong antibacterial and antiviral properties. Studies have shown that olive leaf extract can keep viruses from getting a foothold in your body. Take at the first sign of the flu.	Oil of oregano is a powerful antiviral, antibacterial and anti fungal substance.

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Check with your health professional before taking any supplements. Follow the directions on the bottle.
If you think you have the flu consult your medical doctor.