Fear and the Flu Part 2

     The two most important things one can do for beating the flu is avoiding sugar and staying properly hydrated.  It is no mystery that flu season typically occurs between Halloween and Easter.  What are most people doing between those holidays?  They are consuming lots of sugar and drinking either soda pop, energy drinks or alcohol.  Sugar suppresses the immune system and creates an open invitation for the flu to set in.  Proper hydration should be in the form of water.  Unfortunately, coffee, tea, juices, sodas and alcohol do not count as water.  Optimal water intake should be 25 ounces for every 50 pounds of body weight.  Sugar in any processed form, white flour, white sugar, corn syrup etcetera, should be avoided as much as possible.  Avoiding sugar and staying properly hydrated are a must for avoiding the flu.

     From a supplementation standpoint, Vitamin D3 is a wonderful addition to combating the flu.  Typically, 1000 to 2000 international units a day are optimal.   Vitamin D3 supports the immune system.  Study after study is now confirming that Vitamin D3 is one of the most important nutrients we should be taking.  Vitamin D suppresses inflammation, regulates hormones, boosts the immune system by activating white blood cell production and activity. Vitamin D also has anti-biotic and anti-viral applications that are now just coming to light.  Vitamin D also helps elevate and normalize neurotransmitter production.

     In addition to Vitamin D, oil of oregano and grapefruit seed extract are very powerful anti-viral supplements.  Typically, in my office, when a patient has a virus, bacteria, fungus or parasitic infection, oil of oregano or grapefruit seed extract are my first to choices for eliminating the flu.  

     From a holistic/natural modality standpoint, two of my favorite modalities for eliminating the flu is TBM(Total Body Modification) and Neurolink.  TBM and Neurolink are non-invasive, hands on, systems of healing that help restore the body to optimal function.  Both systems utilize soft tissue manipulation and acupressure/reflex point balancing in their procedures.  For a TBM or Neurolink practitioner near you, contact tbmseminars.com or neurolinkglobal.com.  

     In part 3, I will report on the effectiveness of flu vaccines.

Love, Light & Laughter

Dr. Corey