Thursday, October 15, 2009

Protecting yourself from H1N1

Well, the "Swine Flu" vaccine is out, but the reports on its safety are wishy-washy at best. To me, most vaccines involve more risks than I am willing to take, for myself and much less for my children. Have you considered all the possible side effects of this new H1N1 vaccine? It is something to think about before you allow it to be injected into your body.

There are other means to protect yourself from not only H1N1, but also from any strain of flu this season. Here are some ways that you can take charge of your own health, reduce your risk of flu infection, and minimize the gravity and length of illness should you contract the flu virus in spite of your best efforts.

* Think "rabbit food". Try to incorporate more raw veggies and fruits into your diet. They are packed with immunity-boosting goodies, and will also help cleanse your body of impurities that build up in your colon and make you sick. Have you ever seen a rabbit catch the flu? I thought not. ;o)

* Avoid processed foods. Processed foods are any foods that come pre-packaged and are far removed from their natural state. Frozen dinners and snacks, even "healthy" choices, contain preservatives, flavor enhancers, and others ingredients that compromise your health and immune system.

* Take your vitamins. A good quality daily multivitamin, and maybe some additional C, will help to fill in the gaps in your diet and boost your immune system.

* Eat fresh garlic. Garlic is one of my favorite remedies for flu, colds, and other infections. It is a powerful natural probiotic, shown to be effective even against viruses. You can cut up a clove into little slivers and take them like pills, but of course a spoonful of honey can make a chopped clove of garlic go down a lot easier.

* Get some exercise. Research indicates a link between regular, moderate exercise and a strong immune system. Try taking a thirty-minute walk each day, or some other exercise that will be easy for you to stick to.

* Get enough rest. Ever hear the phrase "sick and tired"?Wear out your body, wear out your immunity. A tired body simply cannot defend itself against diseases. For me, seven or eight hours of sleep at night leaves me rested, but it might be different for you. Go to bed at a reasonable hour so that you get the rest that you need.

* Wash your hands. This one is pretty obvious, but it is SO important. We make it a habit to wash our hands before eating, after doing anything outside, as soon as we get home from church, grocery store, anywhere. We also try to teach the children not to touch their eyes, nose or mouth with their hands.

I hope these tips are helpful to you, and that you and your family will enjoy a safe, healthy Autumn and Winter! Oh, and don't forget to pray. :o)

10 comments:

Simply Shelley said...

Very good advice...thanks so much for sharing....blessings

Anonymous said...

Thanks for addressing this! It seems like the whole medical community (and the rest of the community) is blindly promoting the flu shot. It would do everyone more good to use a bit of common sense during the 'flu season'.

Tammy said...

I agree with you about the immunizations. I'd rather just try and take our own precautions. One thing that I am working on with our daughter is staying away from public water fountains. For some reason, every time we go out, she gets thirsty! :) Anyway, thanks for the great advice!

Tammy said...

Tammy,
The only rabbit I've ever seen get the flu is Bugs Bunny! I've also never known ANYONE who gets a flu shot not still get the flu! My grandparents always got one and every year they still got the flu -they felt it helped them get over it faster. I have recently started taking Elderberry lozenges. You can also get elderberry in an extract. It helps very much in increasing the immune system also so does silver coloidal (don't know the spelling). Also, honey and cinnamon together is a miracle cure! It is great for immunity and it helps with aching joints even.It is supposed to help with acne and blemishes but I haven't found this to be the case.

Unknown said...

Shelley, you're welcome. I pray that this information will benefit you and others!

Anna, yes the flu shot is being blindly promoted, and people blindly receive it, too! What the population really needs is an injection of common sense, as you say. :o)

Unknown said...

Tammy, I didn't mention it in my post, but it's also good to avoid public places whenever possible. Isn't it funny how just seeing a water fountain makes one thirsty? LOL!

And Tammy (this is a great day for Tammys, ha ha), I had forgotten about elderberry extract! We used that when we were in the States and had access to it. We used the Sambucol brand, and it was very good. It tastes so good, too, that the children took it willingly. :o)

Here is a good article about elderberry, for others who are curious:

http://www.naturalnews.com/026354_elderberry_Tamiflu_immune_system.html

sarah said...

Yes, good advice!

Praise God for protecting His people with wisdom and instruction from Him!

Tori Leslie said...

I'm with you Tammy, I'll take my chances!

BTW, great list!

Cindy said...

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Unknown said...

Thanks, Cindy! I think I'll post about that right now.. :o)