| Influenza: Influenza is a viral infection by the orthomyxoviruses. There are
many different genetic types of this virus, which makes it difficult to treat with a
vaccine. The promotion of a single vaccine to ward off the flu is a game of chance. It
seems more sensible to boost the immune system on a whole to fight off all strains of the
flu. If you are elderly, pregnant, have valvular heart disease, or have a compromised
immune system, Dr. Metcalfe recommends supplementing your immune system to stimulate its
defense mechanisms beginning in the fall season.
Signs and Symptoms:
Fever and chills
Aches and pains all over the body.
Headache
Sore throat
Congestion and cough
Nausea and
Treatment:
Lifestyle Changes:
Bed rest.
Stop smoking.
Wash your hands with hot soap and water throughout the day.
Jacuzzi or sauna. Finish with a cool shower.
Steam vaporizer with eucalyptus or camphor oil added.
Dietary Changes:
Drink plenty of liquids. Avoid fruit juices (too much
simple carbohydrates). Drink teas such as ginger, peppermint and black tea to help
aleviate the nausea. Ginger ale also aleviates nausea. Soups and broths.
Avoid dairy products.
You wont have much of an appetite, so nibble on foods to prevent vomiting.
Natural Solutions:
Imuzyme: If
you feel like you are getting the flu or you have the flu already: 4 capsules three times
a day for one week.
To prevent the flu: 3 capsules every morning.
If you are exposed to individuals who have the flu: 3 capsules twice daily for two weeks.
Ultra Potent C 1000: 1 tablet twice
daily.
Or try:
Mycoferon: Good for prevention of viruses: 30 drops twice
daily in water.
Or try:
Defense
Factors: If you feel an illness beginning or you are already sick: 3 capsules four
times daily for two days, then 2 capsules three times a day for 1 week.
For prevention of illness: take 3 capsules every morning.
Include the Ultra Potent C 1000 with
this as well.
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