How To Prevent the Flu

There are alternative steps that you can take however to avoid becoming a flu victim. Of course as with all measures they are  not “guaranteed” but if you adopt them, your chances of coming down with the flu are considerably lessened and in the event that you do succumb to it your recovery will certainly be much quicker and the impact less severe.  If you do come down with the flu…please remember, flu is a virus. ANTIBIOTICS have NO effect on viruses.

DO NOT ASK FOR OR ACCEPT ANTIBIOTICS FOR YOUR TREATMENT.

The key in avoiding the flu and many other ailments is building a strong immune system. The importance of a strong immune system goes way beyond protection from flu and viruses. What needs to be appreciated is that without a healthy immune system other body systems will not function correctly. A case in point is the digestive system. A healthy digestive system depends on a healthy immune system which is why nutrients for the immune system are so important.  

Here are the steps that you need to take to achieve a healthy immune system:  
1. Get adequate sleep.  
2. Eat a nutritious diet.  
3. Maintain a reasonable level of exercise.  
4. Avoid stress.  
5. Supplement with nutrients that have a scientifically proven record for building up immune systems.  

The first four points are self explanatory but point five is tougher to do.

Activating an under active system can be achieved in several ways:

Stimulate macrophage production and activity with complex sugars or polysaccharides. Examples include: Astragalus promotes resistance against disease and appears to help restore normal immune function for cancer patients. It is also a powerful antioxidant and protects the liver from toxins. Echinacea has profound immune-enhancing effects and anti-viral activities.

Ginkgo biloba improves blood supply throughout the body and is a powerful antioxidant.

St. John’s Wort is a natural blood purifier and fights viral infections.

Other herbs that are used to boost the immune system protecting the body against infection and disease include ginger and quercetin,

The immune system can be maintained or returned to normal by providing immune boosters such as vitamins A, E and C, minerals, other antioxidants and super anti-oxidants particularly proanthocyanadins and quercitin.

Probiotics introduced to the digestive tract are good bacteria that promote a healthy functioning digestive system and help to destroy harmful bacteria.

 A kinder and gentler approach to restoring proper immune function will produce better results over the long run.