Much more H1N1 information coming soon!

Below, find a “Flu Action Plan.”  This is a list of things that I think are very helpful in flu prevention:

COMMON SENSE STRATEGIES:

• Get enough sleep/avoid exhaustion
• Avoid smoking
• Keep well hydrated
• Add fruits and vegetables

MODERATELY COMMON SENSE STRATEGIES:

• Avoid extreme exercise (moderate exercise is great)
• Decrease foods that SUPPRESS your immune system: sugar, omega-6 fats and oils (safflower, sunflower, canola, peanut, soy), breads and other foods with high glycemic index, such as potatoes
• Increase frequency of chiropractic adjustments

LESS COMMON, BUT STILL SENSE:

• Omega-3 Fatty acids are good, but no more than 100mg EPA
• Try homeopathic prophylaxis–a combination of homeopathic medicine’s most effective immune boosting remedies for flu prevention
• Take (or make) a tincture of black elderberry for prevention and treatment of flu–research has shown this as more effective than Tamiflu, and much safer
• Take Vitamin D3
• Take Co-Resist when exposed to someone with a cold or flu–this supplement contains a great combination of Vitamin A, C, and zinc.  I’ve used it for years!