It’s that time of year again, the time of year when pharmacies are promoting “Get the flu shot” with signs everywhere. I remember when I was a kid I never saw any signs for flu shots, now they are plastered everywhere. It’s pushed and pushed.
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Ask yourself, why is this “flu season”? well, as winter time rolls around people are outside less and they receive less vitamin d from the sunshine which is one of the best immune boosting vitamins your for your body. Less vitamin d means lowered immune function meaning you’re more susceptible to the flu or anything that the immune system would normally stop.
You have to really do your research and find the truth about flu shots, vaccines and anything else injected directly into your body as these can be extremely dangerous. You may not know that during the 2012-2013 flu season, the flu vaccine’s was just 56 percent effective across all age groups tested by the CDC. It’s a 50/50 shot that it will help you. Interestingly enough though in seniors that were 65 and over, the flu vaccines were only effective at a 9% rate.
So it may help you 50/50 when you’re younger but as you age it only becomes less effective. Why? well, what is actually contained in a flu shot?
You should know that flu vaccines are not only quite ineffective but also questionable on multiple levels for humans and animals alike.
After much reading much on CDC.gov on flu vaccines I found some very interesting facts. First, did you know that there are three types of flu vaccines. Two are made from egg’s, one is made from insect cells. So, flu shot’s? not vegan at all. They take proteins that cause an immune response. Oddly enough beyond saying on the website that it is made from proteins from eggs and insects it really doesn’t fully share the contents OF the flu vaccine. This poses a problem. What they did share though were the potential side effects of a flu shot.
Flu Shot Side Effects Were Listed As Follows:
- Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given
- Fever (low grade)
- Aches
The nasal spray: The viruses in the nasal spray vaccine are weakened and do not cause severe symptoms often associated with influenza illness. In children, side effects from the nasal spray may include:
- Runny nose
- Wheezing
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Muscle aches
- Fever
In adults, side effects from the nasal spray vaccine may include:
- Runny nose
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Cough
I think i’d just rather have the flu and get over it than spend time and money going to get a flu shot, what about you?
Now, use your brain for a minute. Have you ever eaten healthy, taken herbs, drank tea, gotten a good nights rest or done any natural or plant based remedies that gave you any of the side effects above to remove the flu? I never have, and have never even talked to anyone who has had side effects for boosting and strengthening immunity. Detoxifying? that’s a different story. I’ve read and heard multiple personal stories of people who have taken the flu shot and then gotten sick immediately after the flu shot! oddly enough the CDC say’s that this will NOT happen. On their website it say’s “Can the flu shot give me the flu?” the answer they give is:
“No, a flu vaccine cannot cause flu illness. Flu vaccines that are administered with a needle are currently made in two ways: the vaccine is made either with a) flu vaccine viruses that have been ‘inactivated’ and are therefore not infectious, or b) with no flu vaccine viruses at all (which is the case for recombinant influenza vaccine). The nasal spray flu vaccine does contain live viruses. However, the viruses are attenuated (weakened), and therefore cannot cause flu illness.”
To me, this is laughable at best. Ask around and see if any of your friends have gotten the flu shot and ask if they still got the flu or got the flu right after.
Thankfully you can boost immunity in many side-effect free natural ways that not only help to prevent the flu and strengthen immunity but give you more energy, vitality and health in general. Here are a few ideas:
3 Super Effective Immune Boosting & Flu Busting Methods:
Camu Camu:
Camu camu is a berry native to South America that grows in the amazon flood plains. It is currently (as far as humanity and our research can tell) the most potent source of vitamin c on the planet. Just a small amount of camu camu gives you a better boost of vitamin c than any other food on the planet. Not only that, but it helps boost serotonin (for seasonal sadness when there’s less sunshine) as well as contains other helpful amino acids for the brain and body. You can get a camu camu supplement called camu gold from OrganicRainforstHerbs.com for 20 bucks and it will last you the full flu season.
Una De Gato:
Una de gato another plant native to South America found in the amazon rainforest. It is one of the strongest and most effective adaptogenic immune boosting herbs found on earth. It also helps with heart and cardiovascular health, blood flow as well as normalizing immune system functions. Una de gato helps both white and red blood cells stay healthy which is crucial for immune and cardiovascular health. This is great to take if you feel a flu and a cough or chest congestion as it will help target blood flow in that area as well OrganicRainforestHerbs.com also carries an una de gato supplement.
Sunshine (if you can get it!):
Sunshine is the cheapest and most effective vitamin D source on the planet. Vitamin d is crucial to boost immune function. If you cannot get vitamin D from the sun then do your best to get vitamin d through your diet through mushrooms and other sources.
Essential Oils:
There are many essential oils that are powerful anti-biotics and that boost immunity. Oregano is one of the most effective, Eucalyptus is great also. Lemon is great for the liver and immunity also. You can apply these topically and add them to a warm bath for your body to soak them up. You can also diffuse them in your home with an aromatherpy diffuser to purify the air in your home and to breathe in the immune boosting plant compounds.
Honey & Apple Cider Vinegar:
Raw (unpasteurized) honey is an incredible immune boosting remedy. When mixed with apple cider vinegar it is even more potent and when raw honey, apple cider vinegar and una de gato are taken together it’s a trio of immune boosting benefits. It may be one of the best immune boosting remedies to prevent (or get rid of) the flu on the planet.
Eat Healthy:
Eat plenty of vegetables! Eat green, orange, purple, red and blue vegetables and fruits. Eat soups and raw food such as salads and get probiotics (good healthy bacteria) in your diet from foods like saurkraut and kimchi.
Lastly, get plenty of sleep and eat healthy. Our bodies have the ability to rejuvenate and regenerate themselves but if you continuously eat junk food and sugar (probably the strongest immune suppressant) then it will be harder to recover. Cut sugar out, try a few (or all) of the recommendations above and the flu won’t bother you! I haven’t gotten the flu in years and I have all of the things above listed on hand and use them all on and off throughout the entire year for immunity.
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