Avoid The Flu In 2008

Please Don't Get

The Flu Shot

I've been listening to the radio a lot lately, truly to hear if my commercials sound O.K.  They are played on 92.1 Lite FM for those of you who don't know.  Occassionally I will listen to other stations when I neeed a change of pace.  Not unlike everyone else, I'm sure.  And it surprises me that there are still fear based advertisements, one specifically by the Dutchess County Government, that says to be sure to get the Flu Vaccine, and there is only one more day to get it at the various open clinics in Dutchess County.  The ad ends with a line that says, "Dutchess County Government, because we care about you."  Who are they kidding?  If they cared, they wouldn't create the fear and ask you to do something that will probably get you sick.

Let me share what I have seen this year because of "Our caring local government" and what I've been told.   I have had one patient, who wasn't thinking when she gave into the pressure to get the shot, along with phone calls from several other people who, when they did get their Flu Vaccine, contracted the Flu.  And when my patient called the doctor to ask questions about getting the Flu, the doctor said something along the lines of, "Of course you did, what do you expect."  This is something I want all of you to avoid.  Please continue reading.  And when you are done, PLEASE FORWARD THIS ARTICLE TO ALL YOUR FAMILY AND E-MAIL FRIENDS!

If you are like many Americans who have bought into the fear based notion that you don't have a strong Immune System and therefore need to run out and get a multiple reduced strain viral Flu Shot, please do yourself a favor and DON'T GET A FLU SHOT!!! Considering that the Flu shot is injected into your arm or buttock, bypassing the Immune System all together, in an effort to boost your immunity to the Flu, potentially giving you the Flu or Flu like symptoms.  If I've gotten your attention already, then I have good news for you!  You can Avoid the Flu by avoiding the Flu shot, if you follow these simple steps.

1) DO NOT get the Flu Shot!  The Flu vaccine is designed ahead of time with several different laboratory based strains of the Flu viruses that are combined in a "guess" of what may be this years Flu.  It is prepared well in advance of the Flu season and in an effort to make it work they use "killed viruses" they say help to stimulate your immune system to develop antibodies to these "killed viruses."  Unfortunately, the immune system doesn't develop immune responses to dead organisms.  Just active ones which would require you to get a live virus into your system. 

That's O.K., because they offer live viruses in a nasal spray vaccine called FluMist consisting of live but "weakened" viruses.  They claim, "the vaccine doesn't cause the flu, but it does prompt an immune response in your nose and upper airways as well as throughout your body."  Not sure how one develops an immune response without contracting the condition that results from the immune response, because an immune response IS the condition.  So, PLEASE DO NOT get the SHOT or the NASAL SPRAY!

To read more about the true success of the Flu shot vs. the reported statistical information, go to www.hsibaltimore.com and read the information entitled, "Flu vaccine, Is it safe?"  The free report reveals the truth about ineffective flu vaccines and shots.  A must read for anyone considering having themselves or their children vaccinated with the Flu vaccine.

2) Avoid Sugar!  Don't participate in the Holiday Season eating rituals that began with Thanksgiving where you consume far too much candy and sweets which helps to suppress your Immune System.  This leaves you prone to infection and contracting the Flu.  This includes your children as well.

3) Eat lots of whole foods including many fruits and vegetables.  These foods, high in Immune boosting vitamins and minerals should be increased during the fall and winter, which is why nature has prepared them for harvesting this time of year.  Increase your number of servings per day, the more servings, the better.  Please be sure to wash all the pesticides off of them, or find an organic farm/distributor that doesn't have pesticides on their products.  Avoid the juices you can buy in the stores, as these are too concentrated with sugar.  If you juice your own fruits and vegetables, not only is that acceptable, it is healthier too!

4) Exercise!  If you don't already, begin an exercise routine that helps to strengthen your health.  This should be done in an Aerobic fashion which includes exercises such as walking, running (if you are in good shape), swimming, cycling or aerobics.  By participating in these types of activities a minimum of every other day for 30 to 45 minutes, it will go a long way toward strengthening your whole body.

5) Get an Adjustment!  If you suspect your Immune System may already be compromised in some way, stop into the office.  We offer several different options for boosting your immunity.  Most important for you to know is that Chiropractic adjustments help to increase a specific type of immune cell which recognize infections as they begin.  You want to keep these cells abundant and active.  Therefore getting an adjustment regularly is important for improving your Immune Systems functioning.

6) Wash your hands!  Doing this is a simple way to avoid spreading germs that you can pick up just about anywhere.  Be sure to use warm water and dry your hands with a  clean towel or disposable paper towels.  Using the little bottles of hand sanitizers are helpful if you can't find a bathroom during the day.

7) Cover your mouth!  Too many people don't cover their mouth when they cough or clear their throat.  It is a simple thing, and one that more people should be doing.  You help yourself as well as those who are around you.

8) Avoid big crowds or places that foster large groups of people.  With so many people walking around as potential carriers of the Flu, especially those who didn't read the first item on the list, interacting with those who have received the Flu Shot will increase your chances of contracting the Flu.  Spending time sitting in movie theaters, standing in line or going to the shopping malls for extended periods of time increases your chances of being exposed. 

9) Get proper amounts of sleep!  This is important for the body.  It needs time to recycle and recuperate from all it is being exposed to and dealing with throughout the course of the day.  Don't neglect your sleep.

10) Don't worry about the Flu scare.  Most things we worry about never happen.  And worrying will actually cause you to eat more sugar, thereby compromising your natural Immunity.  If you do the above 9 steps, you will certainly help avoid the Flu.  Getting the Flu shot will not be the way to avoid the Flu.  After all, once they inject you with the Flu shot, chances are really good you will develop Flu-like symptoms within the first 24 to 72 hours.

Another way we can help you through the office is to evaluate your Immune Systems need for nutritional support.  We offer several different products to boost the functioning of your Immune System.  To support the building of natural immunity, Calcium Lactate and Cataplex C from Standard Process is the way to go.  They are the two specific ingredients the body needs to develop healthy Immune Cells.  If the Immune System needs a boost, the chief product we use is Immuplex, also from Standard Process, which is designed to give the Immune System all the building blocks necessary to be healthy.  It is also designed to protect you from viral type infections.   Congaplex is designed to help with bacterial type infections.  Both of these products should be taken as preventative measures for the seasons ailments.  Another helpful product this time a year is Fen Gre.  This is designed to digest and remove the mucous that accumulates within the body that typically traps the viruses and bacteria that cause the infections.  This should be taken regularly to rid the body of that mucous.  Thymex or Thymus PMG are designed to help rebuild and strengthen the Thymus Gland which is in charge of producing all your Immune Cells.  Echinacea Premium from Mediherb is designed to enhance Immune System function, support and promote normal interferon production, support healthy white blood cells, encourage healthy upper respiratory function, and support and maintain healthy throat tissue function.  If you are really concerned about contracting the Flu, we offer a homeopathic preparation called Flu Immune which comes in a liquid that helps stimulate the body's natural immunity and is recommended as the first line of defense against Flu symptoms.  Taken with another homeopathic called ER911 will help to keep the Flu away from you. 

My Offer To You:

For ALL Current and Potential New Practice members: If you are concerned about the strength of your Immune System, and are worried about whether you should get the Flu shot, or not, re-read what is contained above, and then CALL Jean at (845)561-2225 to schedule your Immune System Check and the Prevent the Flu Check.  Both of these can be done during your next office visit.  The normal cost for these two checks would be $100.00.  But through December 31st, I will include it with your next scheduled appointment.  That's right, IT's FREE!!  So call Jean NOW and schedule your Immune System Check and your Prevent the Flu Check.  Avoid the Flu shot while giving your Immune System and health the opportunity to have a healthy winter.  But you must hurry, as our appointments are filling quickly.  Call NOW while you are reading this.  (845) 561-2225 and tell Jean to put you in.  I look forward to it. 

Dr. Huntoon has a single mission:

To support as many people as possible in their quest for health and enable them to improve and maintain their health to the highest level possible, while educating them about the benefits of Chiropractic, Natural Healthcare and Holistic Living, so they in turn can teach others to support us having a healthy community.

Your Choice

• Continue doing the same thing and nothing changes or it may get worse

OR

• Try something different and get a different result that makes you happier and healthier.