The Flu and You.... By Sigal Dory DOM, AP, CIT May 2009
Is it propaganda? If so, to what end. I hear people saying "nothing is really going on, it is just another
scheme to make money". Is it? If something like the Swine Flu was truly to become a problem in the United
States, you better believe that it will be played down, not up, as to prevent hysteria.
So, what is your role? Is washing your hands or wearing a mask going to make a difference? Do you feel
more secure since it seems to be affecting younger people ages 4-24 more then the older population or do
you have kids and are wondering if you will have to make the decision of whether to send them to school or
not? Here are some important steps that you can take, to improve your family's health - dramatically.
The list bellow is great for you anytime. You have all to gain and nothing to lose by following the guidelines -
but most to gain if there is going to be a severe flu epidemic as one could possibly be emerging.
1. The first thing you can do to improve your immune system is to get enough sleep. What is enough sleep?
An Adult requires 7-8 hours while a teenager requires 8-9 and a grade school child, 9-10, toddlers 10-12
and newborns 16 hours or more.
2. The second thing is to reduce stress. With the economy being not at its best and many people
unemployed that is easier said then done for many. What can you do to help reduce stress? An evening
walk, and afternoon at the beach, a Yoga class, a Massage and believe it or not if you never tried it before,
Acupuncture works miracles for your stress level.
3. Eat well and take your Vitamins. What does eating well mean when it comes to dealing with pathogens?
Eat cooked vegetables and fresh but ripe fruit for vitamins and antioxidants. Use garlic, onion as they are
naturally anti viral and yellow spices such as turmeric as they are anti inflammatory and thereby help your
immune system. If you are starting to get sick, discontinue your regular vitamins and follow eating
recommendations in number 5.
4. Drink sufficient water. How much is enough? Eight glasses a day states the MINIMUM amount of water
that should be consumed daily. It takes five glasses just for your heart to function correctly with three more
to support liver and kidney function. Increasing your water intake to 3/4 to a full gallon of water a day, helps
to keep you clean and hydrated. It is also the best anti inflammatory solution thereby benefiting your body's
immune system.
5. If you feel that you are starting to get sick discontinue protein and sugar intake until the symptoms go
away. Why? Most pathogens are very much like us. As protein helps us make more cells, grow and repair,
it similarly does so to help the growth and the multiplication of the pathogen that enters our body. What to
eat? If you do not have an appetite, drink only water for a couple of days. You will not die, but the pathogen
will. If you have an appetite, eat cooked Green vegetables and rice as they do not nourish the pathogen as
well as proteins and sugars.
6. Avoid the vicinity of sick people. This is always wise, but not always possible. Yes, sleep in a different
room from your spouse. Do not hug your sick child, pet them instead. Eat separately. Have them use a
designated chair/sofa in the living room.
7. Get regular, ongoing Acupuncture and Chiropractic adjustments to help your body help itself. How much
is needed? People are different and their conditions are varied. As a rule, a bi-monthly, maintenance
Acupuncture session and a monthly adjustment are extremely beneficial. If you have underlying problems,
more could be needed depending on the problems.
8. Purchase Immune supporting supplements and Anti Viral Herbs. A Therapy Above Natural Medicine
Center stocks Natural Immune enhancing as well as Natural Anti Viral formulas in our store!
Some examples are:
Thorne products: Vitamin D to fend off impending viral attack, IM-Encap to enhance immunity, Phytogen tor
reduce inflammation in the body, Myco-Immune to enhance immunity and Arabinex especially for pediatric
patients immunity.
Plum Flower products: "Gan Mao" for flu and cold, "Chuan Xin" anti viral, and "Universal Benefit" for severe
pathogenic attacks.
As suggested above, talk to your practitioner first to see what is best suited for you and your Constitution.
Remember that adults of all ages and weights as well as children of different sizes do not have the same
doses or even recommendations as adults so let your practitioner know if intend to use the products that are
given to you for any of your household members.
www.ATherapyAbove.com
Tel. 727-518-2268
Fax. 727-518-2214
Is it propaganda? If so, to what end. I hear people saying "nothing is really going on, it is just another
scheme to make money". Is it? If something like the Swine Flu was truly to become a problem in the United
States, you better believe that it will be played down, not up, as to prevent hysteria.
So, what is your role? Is washing your hands or wearing a mask going to make a difference? Do you feel
more secure since it seems to be affecting younger people ages 4-24 more then the older population or do
you have kids and are wondering if you will have to make the decision of whether to send them to school or
not? Here are some important steps that you can take, to improve your family's health - dramatically.
The list bellow is great for you anytime. You have all to gain and nothing to lose by following the guidelines -
but most to gain if there is going to be a severe flu epidemic as one could possibly be emerging.
1. The first thing you can do to improve your immune system is to get enough sleep. What is enough sleep?
An Adult requires 7-8 hours while a teenager requires 8-9 and a grade school child, 9-10, toddlers 10-12
and newborns 16 hours or more.
2. The second thing is to reduce stress. With the economy being not at its best and many people
unemployed that is easier said then done for many. What can you do to help reduce stress? An evening
walk, and afternoon at the beach, a Yoga class, a Massage and believe it or not if you never tried it before,
Acupuncture works miracles for your stress level.
3. Eat well and take your Vitamins. What does eating well mean when it comes to dealing with pathogens?
Eat cooked vegetables and fresh but ripe fruit for vitamins and antioxidants. Use garlic, onion as they are
naturally anti viral and yellow spices such as turmeric as they are anti inflammatory and thereby help your
immune system. If you are starting to get sick, discontinue your regular vitamins and follow eating
recommendations in number 5.
4. Drink sufficient water. How much is enough? Eight glasses a day states the MINIMUM amount of water
that should be consumed daily. It takes five glasses just for your heart to function correctly with three more
to support liver and kidney function. Increasing your water intake to 3/4 to a full gallon of water a day, helps
to keep you clean and hydrated. It is also the best anti inflammatory solution thereby benefiting your body's
immune system.
5. If you feel that you are starting to get sick discontinue protein and sugar intake until the symptoms go
away. Why? Most pathogens are very much like us. As protein helps us make more cells, grow and repair,
it similarly does so to help the growth and the multiplication of the pathogen that enters our body. What to
eat? If you do not have an appetite, drink only water for a couple of days. You will not die, but the pathogen
will. If you have an appetite, eat cooked Green vegetables and rice as they do not nourish the pathogen as
well as proteins and sugars.
6. Avoid the vicinity of sick people. This is always wise, but not always possible. Yes, sleep in a different
room from your spouse. Do not hug your sick child, pet them instead. Eat separately. Have them use a
designated chair/sofa in the living room.
7. Get regular, ongoing Acupuncture and Chiropractic adjustments to help your body help itself. How much
is needed? People are different and their conditions are varied. As a rule, a bi-monthly, maintenance
Acupuncture session and a monthly adjustment are extremely beneficial. If you have underlying problems,
more could be needed depending on the problems.
8. Purchase Immune supporting supplements and Anti Viral Herbs. A Therapy Above Natural Medicine
Center stocks Natural Immune enhancing as well as Natural Anti Viral formulas in our store!
Some examples are:
Thorne products: Vitamin D to fend off impending viral attack, IM-Encap to enhance immunity, Phytogen tor
reduce inflammation in the body, Myco-Immune to enhance immunity and Arabinex especially for pediatric
patients immunity.
Plum Flower products: "Gan Mao" for flu and cold, "Chuan Xin" anti viral, and "Universal Benefit" for severe
pathogenic attacks.
As suggested above, talk to your practitioner first to see what is best suited for you and your Constitution.
Remember that adults of all ages and weights as well as children of different sizes do not have the same
doses or even recommendations as adults so let your practitioner know if intend to use the products that are
given to you for any of your household members.
www.ATherapyAbove.com
Tel. 727-518-2268
Fax. 727-518-2214
