Preparing for Flu Season

PREPARING FOR FLU SEASON

The flu season is upon us and staying calm, healthy and out of the Fear the media is spewing about can be helpful. Following an incubation period of 24-48 hours, the swine flu manifests in the form of fever with or without chills, headache, throat soreness, cough, a running nose, overall body ache and weakness in general. Vomiting and diarrhea have also been reported in some cases. There are many opinions out there about what is the best course of action:  to vaccinate or not, to take other preventive measures or to just ignore it altogether. Obviously, avoiding close contact with people who appear to be ill, washing hands frequently, sleeping well, eating wisely and exercising regularly will boost the immune system and keep the infection at bay. Young children and seniors with compromised immune systems seem most vulnerable. No one way can give you 100% immunity and so the choices are up to you.

There has been much success in the past with Homeopathic remedies, such as Influenzinum  9C to prevent flu and Oscillococcinum  200C to reduce flu symptoms. Positive research results have been published in such journals as the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (1987) and by the French Society of Homeopathy in 1998.  I have found that taking Influenzinum every other day as a preventive measure, and every day if the flu has come to town, can be most helpful. Oscillococcinum must be taken within the first day or two of the start of symptoms to reduce its impact. Both these remedies are found in your local health food store. For further information on Homeopathy, check out www.trusthomeopathy.org/research/Conditions_where_positive_evidence.html.

The Perelandra Center for Nature Research, in Warrenton, VA, promotes various natural solutions including their Flu Season Balancing Solution, the MBP Balancing Solutions and their Pandemic Preparedness Kit for the upcoming flu season.  I would suggest going online at www.perelandra-ltd.com for more information.

Doing some research, seeking the advice of health practitioners you trust and following your own intuition can help you make the best decision for you and your family.