FLU SHOT WITHOUT THE SHOT

We all are well familiar with “the annual circulating flu”, the contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs.  The most common symptoms include: a high fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle pains, headache, coughing, and feeling tired. The best way to prevent the flu is NOT by getting a flu vaccine shot each year...but by “boosting your immune system” daily, in order to protect yourself. 

PREVENTION: THE BEST WAY TO ATTACK THE FLU Prevent The Viral Attack On Your Body Before It Even Comes:

If You Are Experiencing Any of the Above Symptoms, You May Be Dealing With A Dysfunctional Immune System… THIS CAN BE REVERSED. LEARN HOW TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM www.RoyalHealingND.com

Why Should I Avoid The Flu Vaccine?

During this time of the year, conventional medicine health experts tend to turn to their annual “flu vaccine” to battle the flu and, of course, the push for everyone to take this completely unnecessary vaccine, which can be avoided.

By the peak of the 2012-13 season, 135 million vaccines were made available just about everywhere, from the grocery store around the corner to your workplace. Doesn’t all of this seem like a huge push by Big Pharma wanting to unload their toxic drugs under the guise of human health and safety to increase their bottom-line profits?

The DHHS lists 21 different side effects, from mild to serious, that may occur after taking a flu shot or nasal spray on their Flu.gov website. Interestingly, the site lists almost as many serious problems, as it does milder ones.  

Among the serious side effects stemming from receiving a flu shot that require immediate medical attention: Urticaria/Hives Malaise/Weakness Dizziness Breathing Difficulties/SOB High Fever Tachycardia/Racing Heart

Scientists are willing to concede one very serious health issue linked with receiving a flu shot: Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) an illness in which the body’s immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system linked to nerve damage, muscle weakness and fever.

Despite the long list of serious side effects, statistics about Americans who are sickened or die due to vaccines meant to protect them are virtually impossible to find.  THINK ABOUT IT… That said, in recent years, some countries have reported serious health problems with flu shots, ranging from narcolepsy in teenagers (Sweden, Finland and France) to fevers, allergic reactions, headaches and even death (Korea).

DID YOU KNOW?
The flu vaccine is less likely to be effective if the strains of flu in the vaccine do not match the strains of flu in the environment.  Nevertheless, even when the match is perfect, 1% of flu-vaccinated individuals end up with the flu compared to 4% of unvaccinated individuals.  The fact is that matching the strains of flu that are currently around and the vaccine is difficult because viruses evolve quickly, and it’s hard for vaccine producers to keep up.  THINK ABOUT IT…

As a Naturopathic Medical Doctor I approach the flu, like all imbalances in the body, which is to say I don’t assume the human body is subject to illness when the proper diet, supplementation and lifestyle precautions are taken.  When a patient is sick, it is necessary to look deeper and find out what missing links are interfering with the efficacy of their immune system.

My goal is to support each individual by strengthening the integrity of their immune system so there is less risk of a virus affecting the body, leaving it vulnerable to the aftermath of feeling sick, overwhelmed and miserable.

Understand that when the immune system is compromised it has less ability to fight off any viruses, bacteria or toxins we are perpetually faced with every minute of every day.  In addition, when we take things like vaccines, medications or antibodies, we mask the symptoms and actually weaken our immune system even further.  

***PROTECT YOUR BODY FROM THE FLU***

As the days get shorter and colder it is essential to protect your health.   Fact is, your body has all the tools it needs to protect itself without a toxic flu vaccine, take safer steps, starting today… to boost your immune system. Here some safe and natural steps to strengthen your immune system every day of the year and forget the vaccine flu shot:

The Natural Flu Shot Plan

1. ***ASK YOUR NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR (Alternative Medicine Expert) FOR THE NATURAL FLU SHOT REMEDY***
2. Improve your daily diet to include more fruits, vegetables and meats, ideally from organic sources. Remember to stay away from immune-depleting processed foods, full of enriched, fortified ingredients (like genetically modified products) that do nothing good for your health.
3. EAT CLEAN: Fill in any nutritional gaps in your diet by finding the best supplement for your health by an Alternative Medicine Expert.  We provide PRACTITIONER-TRUSTED supplements to support your individual needs and overall health.
   
4. Eat a nutrient-dense, whole foods-based diet:  Some of the most nutrient-dense foods include organ meats from grass-fed animal sources (like liver) and cold-water fatty fish, seasonal vegetables, fruits and starchy tubers (beets, parsnips, sweet potatoes, turnips) as well as nuts (if properly soaked first).
5. Prepare a Steam bath with essential healing oil such as Mentha piperita.
6. Increase Fluids:  Make a Diaphoretic tea by adding Sambucus nigra (flowers), Chamomilla, Fresh Ginger, and Dandelion in equal parts to a quarter liter boiling water, infuse 10 minutes, then take hot immediately in sips; use several times daily.
7. Eat as little as possible:  Listen to your body…if you have no appetite use that period to allow your gut to heal.
8. Limit your sugar intake as much as possible: Excess refined sugar consumption feeds bad bacteria in the gut, contributes to inflammation and depletes your body of much-needed vitamins and minerals.
9. Probiotic: Promoting healthy gut flora…so that the good bacteria outnumbers the bad.  This will help your body better protect itself against foreign microbes, including viruses.
10. Reduce the stress in your life, and you’ll remove one of the major problems that depletes your immune system. ***Instead, invest some of your free time visiting with friends, spend some time in nature, get a massage or learn relaxation techniques like yoga or meditation.***
11. Wash your hands often, but avoid antibacterial soaps that use harmful chemicals like triclosan.
12. Don’t skip on your sleep, one of the easiest and best ways to improve your health naturally.
13. Chopped raw onion covered with raw honey or sugar, cover for 6 hours and take 1 tsp. every hour or as needed for cough.
    
14. Fish and Cod Oil as EPA and DHA — fatty acids that help reduce inflammation.
15. Get enough fat-soluble vitamins A and D, which support the immune system.  Increase bioflavonoids and C rich foods with antiviral and microbial effects.
16. Such as: Garlic, onions, oranges, grapefruit, horseradish, lemons, elderberries, leeks, turnips, grapes, pineapples, honey, green leafy vegetables, cabbage and bone broth
17. Drink Bone Broth: Properly prepared bone broth, on the other hand, is an excellent source of bioavailable, immunity-boosting minerals such as magnesium, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, sulphur and other trace minerals.
18. Get your body moving with an exercise program, starting with baby steps like a short, brisk walk early on a cool morning.
19. You want to avoid eating foods that weaken the immune system.

AVOID:

• Heavy protein foods, fats, meats, shellfish
• Cow’s milk and other dairy products
• White bread, refined foods, processed foods, sugar, sweets
• Catarrh forming foods: tofu, meat, ice cream

How We Help

At Royal Healing Natural Health Center, our goals are to educate chronic skin care suffers about their conditions, share what contributes to health and wellness, and support our patients in any way we can.   Learn more about our programs by visiting the website RoyayHealingND.com or you can call us at 832-913-5022.  

YOUR SKIN REFLECTS YOUR LIVER HEALTH #Part2

TIPS TO A HEALTHIER YOU:

* DIET: Radiant skin begins with your diet! You may be surprised to learn that what you eat can dramatically affect the condition of your skin.

Raw juices are another tool to clear the skin and I recommend you juice citrus, pear, carrot, kale, mint, basil, apple and cabbage. You can make a whole week’s supply of juice at one time and freeze it in glass jars with a lid on top immediately after making it.

* Omega 3 supplements (EPA, DHA, ALA): Sources → Fish Oil, Flaxseed, Pumpkin Seed, Walnuts

Benefits: Omega-3's are part of a group of essential fatty acids which our bodies are unable to synthesize on our own.   Consumption of omega-3 through supplementation or eating certain plants and fish is known to modulate the balance of lipid inflammatory mediators, and can thereby make a valuable contribution in the treatment of inflammatory skin disorders.

·         Omega-3's are particularly good at reducing inflammation throughout the body.

·         Inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, dermatitis, psoriasis have often greatly improve when the proper amounts and concentrations of essential fatty acids are consumed.

·         Omega-3 many contribute to reduction in the number of flare-ups as well as the severity of scaling and redness.  Supplementation usually improves skin moisture and appearance, as well as dry skin and eczema. 

 * Vitamin D-3: Source → Salmon, Tuna, Mackerel, Nuts, Eggs, Dairy foods (If no allergen present)

Benefits: Vitamin D-3, or cholecalciferol, is naturally manufactured in the skin, primarily through exposure to sunlight.  Recent research indicates there are numerous health benefits to vitamin D supplementation, supporting relief from many inflammatory ailments and medical conditions.

D-3 matches what is produced within human skin, and is much more efficiently converted by the liver to support circulating active levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D.

Vitamin D activates genes that support an immune response to foreign entities in the body.

Pro-inflammatory cytokines may be responsible for many lasting health issues. Vitamin D3 down-regulates cytokine activity and supports a healthy inflammatory response

In order to maximize the anti-inflammatory benefits of supplementation, particularly vitamin D, we recommend that you consider priming your system with this detox package, to set the stage for optimal nutrient absorption and function in the body.

* Selenium: Source → Brazil Nuts, Oysters, Tuna, Cod, Salmon, Sunflower

Benefits: Selenium is an incredibly important trace mineral that is vital to the body for proper function of various organs.   It is as a component of glutathione peroxidase, an enzyme necessary for the antioxidant function which protects against cellular damage from the free radicals that cause inflammation, aging, and promote skin cancer.

Selenium-dependent glutathione peroxidase and its effects on glutathione activity may also have a significant role in acne severity.

Selenium and vitamin E likely play complementary roles in increasing glutathione activity and reducing overall oxidative stress in the body.

1        * Vitamin E: Source  → Almonds, Hazelnuts, Sunflower, Wheat germ, Safflower, Corn

       Benefits: Vitamin E is the most abundant fat-soluble antioxidant found in the skin. It is secreted

on the skin surface through the sebum, an oily substance that coats the outer layer of the skin.  This secretion happens roughly 7 days after consumption of vitamin E-rich foods, and is an important protective factor on the skin’s surface. Plays a synergistic role with Selenium in improving glutathione levels in the body, further increasing antioxidant activity. ·         It is a potent anti-inflammatory agent, defending the skin against free radicals and reactive oxygen species that would otherwise cause damage. ·         Adequate levels in the skin may prevent inflammatory damage from sun exposure, helping to reduce the aging and skin cancer risk from excessive UV radiation. ·         It even suppresses the formation of arachidonic acid, which could help improve inflammatory skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.

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