Flu Season

What comes to your mind when you heard the word cold or flu? Many of us will immediately think of flu shot for preventation. Do you know that getting a flu shot does not prevent you from having a flu; in addition, children and elderly are more susceptible to the adverse reactions to the flu shot. Have you ever wondered what is in the flu shot? Most people are ignorant; they don't care or don't want to know what they put in their body especially vaccine as long as they have it because everybody else did it or because your doctor or the media tell you to. I beg to differ, I think you should know what you are putting in your and your loved ones' body. You should be your own advocate, do some research first before you follow the norm. Here are the major additives in the flu vaccine: mercury, aluminum hydroxide, Ethylene glycol(antifreeze), Phenol, Formaldehyde, Neomycin and Streptomycin (antibiotics). Majority of these ingredients are very poisonous, and you wouldn't want it near you let alone putting in your body, especially infant, children and elderly because it will cause more harm to their health. And if one flu shot does not work why in the world would you give your loved one another dose of this poisonous shot in the name of the booster shot, more is better does not work in this case. In addition, most of the flu viruses used in the vaccine are from last year's virus which is useless for this year's strain because viruses always replicate and more resistant to the vaccine.

For those of you who are looking for the alternative ways to combat the flu; here are some tips that can be beneficial to you:
1. Avoid sugar
2. Get plenty of sleep
3. Exercise regularly
4. Drink more fluids
5. Eat healthy diet
6. Take Vitamin D3
7. Take care of yourself: DE-stress, meditate, yoga, breathing exercise or think of positive thoughts
8. Activate your Thymus gland; it helps boost your immune system: find your collar bones and trace it to the middle where you would find the dip at the base of your neck; then,drop your hand down about 1-2" and tap lightly at that area for about 1 minute or about 3 deep breath, do this for 2-3 times/day.

If you are into essential oils(certified therapeutic grade), I would recommended OnGuard or Theives, lemon for sore throat, peppermint for fever, thyme, melaleuca, breath or lavender for calming. You can put a couple drops on your feet or in your favorite drink 3-4 times a day until the symptom subside. Essential oils are made from natural ingredients and will not harm your body.

Most importantly, the emotional cause for influenza is response to mass negativity and beliefs, fear, and belief in statistics. The new thought pattern or affirmation is "I am beyond group beliefs or the calendar. I am free from all congestion and influence." Listen to your body and incorporate the affirmation to your recovery time. Do whatever your gut feeling tell you to do.