Say Shoo to the Flu!!!

So much talk about the flu. Schools getting prepared, double vaccines, lots of deaths expected, worse than last year. Sounds scary to me.
The flu attacks and 'gets us' when our immune system is down. There are many things that can weaken our immune systems. I think that is a good place to start when we think about trying to prevent the flu and other colds .

Weakens the immune system:
* Stress: emotional as well as physical : that can include extreme exercise like training for the marathon or ironman.
* Sugar and Alcohol
* Exposure to different toxins
* A Poor diet ---lacking in veggies, fruits, whole grains
* Lack of rest
* Genetics
*Aging---we are all there.....

So on the other hand what with help strengthen our immune system?

Strengthens the immune system:
* Avoid sugar and baked goods: remember to avoid the white things....white sugar, white flour..
* Diet rich in vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, low fat protein.
* Water: drink filtered when possible
* Exercise
* Adequate rest...strive for 8 hours a day
* Nutritional supplements essential for the immune system--I'll talk about those later
* Reduce Toxic exposure: having a air purifier that combats all major forms of air pollution is a good choice to have in your home or office.

Seems simple enough, almost. But it sure isn't when we are so busy with our families, jobs and activities. I have seen over the years how important sleep is to keep us well. It is tough though to get to bed at a decent hour as well as get our kids down.
I try to have lots of raw veggies around to snack on like carrots, green and red peppers and celery.
Some very exciting research was done this last year. Shaklee worked with Weil Cornell Medical College and Dr. Ann Moscone. Shaklee funded the development of an entirely new technique for studying viruses called Human Airway Epithelial Model. Why is that important? This allows testing to be conducted without the use of animals. Yeah....The Second phase of the study as Cornell using this protocol looked at the impact that Nutriferon has on viral activity.

Nutriferon: it's a herbal product that stimulates our own natural immune system. It actually stimulate our bodies to produce more interferon...a substance found in our immune system that is kind of a spark plug. You can read more about it in the product catalogue link on my blog.

The stunning results of Dr. Moscone's research was that Nutriferon increased the activity of natural killer cells, specific immune cells that target tumor cells and cells infected by pathogens including viruses!!! Wow...what does that mean? When you take Nutriferon, your body will produce more cells that will attack cold and flu viruses!!! And with out any side effects!!
With swine flu sill in the headlines, this is a wonderful natural alternative to getting the flu shot. Adults and children can take this product.
We have stocked up in our house with Nutriferon for the season. Each one of my kids has a Nutriferon each day before. I take one or two each day also....
Shaklee offers a 10% savings when you buy a four pac....that's around a $14 savings...Well worth it as you get prepared say Shoo to the Flu!!!!!!