Tips to Avoid the Flu

According to the CDC, 5-20% of the population of the U.S. gets the flu each year, more than 200,000 are hospitalized and 36,000 die (this number varies widely depending on source - some suggest 1,000 per year). When reading the CDC's list of people who should get the flu vaccine, nearly everyone falls into one of the categories. But is the flu shot really the best way to prevent the flu, as they suggest?

The symptoms of the flu are less a product of influenza virus and more due to increased susceptibility on the part of the host. If the immune system is working well, chances are greatly reduced that you will become ill with the flu.

There are many reasons to avoid the flu shot, not the least of which are the ingredients such as mercury, aluminum, formaldehyde, phenol, ethylene glycol (antifreeze), MSG and many more, which are all toxic and damaging to the tissues.

Taking good care of yourself is the key to avoiding the flu this season. Here are six simple things you can do to balance your immune system function.

1. Avoid sugar and processed convenience foods. Your body needs the right fuel to perform properly.
2. Get enough rest. Without sleep, your body cannot recuperate after a long day.
3. Don't let stress become overwhelming. Find ways to effectively deal with stress in your life.
4. Eat garlic regularly. Raw, fresh garlic is the best. It's antibacterial, anti fungal and anti-viral. If consumed in the evening, most is out of your system by morning.
5. Exercise at least 30 minutes a day, 4 days a week to help stimulate blood flow and circulate immune cells. You can split up the 30 minutes into smaller times.
6. Wash your hands. Do this regularly - antibacterial soap NOT NECESSARY.

Reprinted from publication distributed by Anacker Clinic of Chiropractic, Corp.