SEVEN RULES FOR PREVENTING THE FLU
The best way to defend against the H1N1 or any other flu or disease is to keep yourself healthy and your immune system strong.
RULE NUMBER ONE: DO NOT USE ANTI-BACTERIAL SOAP
How does an anti-bacterial soap help with a virus? It doesn’t.
The chemical anti-bacterial agent not only kills bacteria but also kills human cells. Plus, colds and flu are viruses and not bacteria. So all you succeed in doing is over-using bacteria agents. This has the same effect as over using antibiotics … your immune system gets weakened and strains of resistant bacteria or "super bugs" evolve.
Use Silver Biotics Gel instead. Apply Silver Biotics Gel to your hands twice a day; it disinfects topically and keeps hands completely sanitized for 4 hours.
Silver Biotics is made with Silver Sol Technology.
RULE NUMBER TWO: GIVE YOURSELF SUGAR FREE DAYS
Can sugar deplete your immune system? Oh yes it can!
Your immune system gets suppressed within one to two hours after eating sugar and remains that way for up to five hours.
For more information on creating sugar free days view live video clip “Simple But Powerful” on this event page.
RULE NUMBER THREE: DRINK PLENTY OF FILTERED WATER
Healthy moist membranes are harder to infect than dry tissues. In the winter months we are in hot, dry air, which dries the nose and throat tissues which helps create a perfect environment for a viral infection.
Don’t wait until you are thirsty or have a headache! Both of these are signs of dehydration. You need to drink ½ ounce of filtered water per pound of body weight daily. So if you weigh 160 pounds you need to drink 80 ounces of water a day.
RULE NUMBER FOUR: GET LOTS OF SLEEP
You can’t build a healthy immune system if you don’t give your body enough time to rest and repair. Everyone is different, if you need 8 hours sleep or 10 hours sleep, that is the amount of sleep that you require, make sure you get it.
For those of you who have difficulty sleeping, I apologize, but it is just too big a topic to tackle here. It is however, one of the topics that I will be covering in my NEW 3 hour POWERFUL workshop, FOR WOMEN ONLY. In April 2010, I will be presenting this workshop in a city near you so watch for details.
RULE NUMBER FIVE: AVOID CONTACT WITH INFECTED PEOPLE
I know this one can be very challenging. But give wide berth to people who are coughing or sneezing.
If you are invited to someone’s home or are inviting guests to yours, check in with them the day before as you may want to reschedule. The rule of thumb is:
A person with a cold is contagious for the first three days that they have symptoms.
A person with flu is contagious from a day before they feel sick until their symptoms have resolved. The flu virus is very contagious as it easily spreads through the air. Avoid sleeping in a room with someone who has flu.
RULE NUMBER SIX: TAKE YOUR IMMUNE BUILDING NUTRIENTS DAILY
The Five Key Nutrients for Avoiding Colds and Flu
#1. Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate with bioflavanoids)
Vitamin C stimulates the production of interferon (a virus killer).Take 1,000 mg twice a day. If you are prone to colds and flu, I would absolutely consider taking much more. I will often take 3,000 mg three times per day.
Note: There is 900 mg of calcium ascorbate and 180 mg of bioflavanoids in each Total Health Packet. www.TotalHealthPack.com
#2. Vitamin E (d’alpha tocopherol)
Vitamin E helps promote body defenses against viral infections and in some cases it actually works as a natural flu vaccine. Take 400 IU to 800 IU per day.
Note: There is 400 IU of d’alpha tocopherol vitamin E in each Total Health Packet
#3. Zinc (citrate)
Zinc will aid in antibody production and also in the circulation of the “fighter” T-cells that are part of the immune system. Take 5 to 50 mg of zinc citrate daily.
#4. Vitamin A
Vitamin A is necessary to maintain the mucous membranes of the respiratory passages.
Take 5,000 to 50,000 IU daily.
#5. B complex vitamins (include all 11 of the B family)
The B complex vitamins provide the body with energy by aiding in the conversion of carbohydrates to glucose, which the body “burns’ to produce energy. B vitamins are necessary for normal functioning of the nervous system and may be its single most important factor for maintenance of the nerves. Take one B complex one to two times per day.
#6. Vitamin D
I shouldn’t have to mention this one. There is enough scientific evidence supporting the role of vitamin D in health. In winter, you should consider taking no less than 1,000 IU per day although 4,000 to 6,000 IU of vitamin D3 are highly recommended.
Remember the “Total Health Packs” are designed for “Total Health” and that includes preventing colds and flu.
“Cold season is upon us in Calgary, snow already! But when I take my vitamin packs, I don't get sick. When I get lazy and forget, boom, there's a cold! Thanks for keeping me healthy!” Catherine, Calgary
RULE NUMBER SEVEN: TAKE SILVER BIOTICS LIQUID
**Or at least keep it in your emergency kit.
I feel confident that Silver Biotics will not only defeat the H1N1 flu, but will keep you safe from any other bacteria and viruses as well.
AND WHAT IF YOU GET A COLD OR FLU ANYWAY?
Did you know that once you have a cold or flu, you can’t make it go away? You can only shorten the duration and lessen the intensity of the symptoms.
Remedies for colds and flu would fill another newsletter. But, you can use the following 7 strategies with great success to help you recover quickly should you get a cold or the flu anyway.
- Don’t get an antibiotic, they only work on bacteria. Since both colds and flu come from viruses, neither can be conquered by antibiotics.
- Eliminate ALL refined sugar immediately. Sugar will keep your immune system depressed.
- Drink your quota of filtered water. Water will keep the mucus fluid so your body can expel it.
- Sleep more than the number of hours you usually require. Naps are great!
- Take your Total Health Packs twice a day.
- Add extra Calcium Ascorbate (buffered vitamin C).
- Gargle and swallow 2 tsps. of Silver Biotics 3 times per day.
And PLEASE, try not to infect others. If you are sick, we don’t want what you have, STAY HOME!
