Avoiding the Flu, Including the Swine Flu

I've been asked many times in recent weeks for advice on avoiding the swine flu. Share these with anyone you like, and enjoy a healthy fall and winter! 

1. Get plenty of rest- adults need 8 hours per night, elementary aged children should have 10 hours and young children can need up to 12 hours. 

2. Be sure all electromagnetic fields are out of your sleeping environment. Heavy emitters like cell phones, cordless phones, tvs, and computers should be 8 feet from your bed. Lighter emitters like clocks or radios should be 3-4 feet away from your bed. 

3. Eliminate refined sugar. Sugar has been shown to lower immune function significantly, so enjoy fruit for a sweet snack instead of candy, cookies, etc. (Halloween tip- let your children trade their bag of candy for a toy store gift certificate. Consider giving mini-bags of sunflower seeds or neon/glitter pencils, etc, instead of candy.) 

4. Get regular exercise. 

5. If you're under heavy stress, it's important to give yourself extra support. A great general stress support is the Bach Flower Essence called Rescue, which is available at any health food store. We have many stress relief options at Natural Health Solutions that can be tailored to your individual needs. 

6. Take Vitamin D3. Recent research shows that most Americans are deficient in Vitamin D, which is a very important piece to preventing the flu. 

7. Take extra Vitamin C through flu season to help strengthen your immune system. 

8. Keep the homeopathic remedy Oscillococcinum on hand to take if you feel you've been exposed or if you feel that you might be getting sick. This is available at Natural Health Solutions and most health food stores. 

Following these tips will not only help prevent the flu, but will make you generally healthier as well! 

And remember that we do consultations for people who are new to our practice at no charge.

Best wishes, 
Debra MacIntyre, ND
Founder of Natural Health Solutions

Contact Natural Health Solutions today at 770-817-8028  or via email at merle@nature-heals.com to schedule a consultation and begin your path of healing! 

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