Ready for the Flu Season?

This year’s flu season comes with the sobering threat of not only the traditional sneezes and sniffles, but murmurs of an impending bird flu epidemic.  What can you do to protect yourself and your family?  Begin with the basics; drink plenty of fluids, get lots of rest, wash your hands frequently and don’t forget your hat and scarf when the cold winds blow!  For additional support, we recommend a three-pronged supplement regimen to optimize immune function:

1. Therapeutic vitamins – Ensure your body has access to the necessary building blocks and nutrients to promote healthy functioning.  If the body is compensating for nutritional deficiencies, it will not be as efficient or effective at confronting disease.
   
   

2. Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s) – A worthwhile consideration at any time of the year, essential fatty acid supplements are especially important during the winter months.  While they have many benefits, EFA’s help promote healthy gut function and repair.  Since your gut is your first line of defense against most pathogens, a healthy gut goes a long way to ensure a overall health.
   
   

3. Immune supporting herbs – Herbs have long been used for extra immune support as a preventative measure and to fight off a threatening infection.  We recommend combination herbal products that utilize several immune enhancing herbs because they tend to offer a more balancing effect with broad-spectrum protection.  Our pharmacy carries numerous products with time-tested immune building herbal formulas.  Please call us to learn more or to find one that’s right for you.

While everyone may suffer occasionally from a cold or flu, those who are consistently ill or seem to catch every virus, may require deeper immune repair.  Such cases require individualized attention that takes one’s entire history and health status into account.  For a personal consultation to support your immune system, or to address other health concerns, please call for an appointment.