Immune Support for this Year’s Flu

Did you know that 60% of your immune system is in your gut? The friendly bacteria are responsible for keeping the immune system functioning up to par. This is why repeated antibiotic use, which kills the good bugs, sets you up for more infections. With any flu season, it is a good idea to be proactive about preventing as much as you can. Although it is healthy to get sick once a year, most of us do not want to let being sick slow us down.

If you have not checked the status of your gut flora lately, now would be a good time to do it. If you have recently been on antibiotics or have a history of chronic use, HMF replete is the choice for restoring bowel flora. This product is 16 times stronger than regular acidophilus. If you are under 2 years old, then NESS 801 is your bowel formula of choice. This is important to give to all newborns in order to set the stage for healthy growth of infant bacteria strains, which will reduce the incidence of allergies, asthma and immune dysfunction as they age.

Thymactive is a wonderful tool for kids of all ages for cold/flu prevention. This product combines homeopathic Echinacea and thymus glandular for top notch viral protection. Because it tastes sweet, kids have no problem taking it. I suggest 10 drops daily from October through February for prevention and 4 times daily when they seem to be fighting something.

The most effective way to treat sinus and upper respiratory congestion is to do warming socks before bed. The treatment may sound strange, but it has been used for centuries to alleviate cold and flu symptoms. Place a pair of wet, cotton socks in the freezer. Before bed, put the frozen socks on your feet followed by a pair of wool socks. Within 5 minutes your feet will be HOT. You will sleep soundly and wake up to toasty, dry feet and less congested airways. Ask my patients…this crazy treatment works!

MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TREATMENT ALSO PRESENTED BY DR.MOSS IN THE TIP OF THE WEEK.