Supporting Your Immune System



Human-to-human transmission of the swine flu occurs the same way as seasonal flu occurs in people, which is mainly person-to-person; through coughing or sneezing, of people infected with the flu virus and/or touching something with flu virus on it and then touching the mouth, eyes, or nose.



Prevention Tips:



• Wash hands with soap and water regularly especially after shaking hands, sneezing, blowing nose and before and after using the restroom. Use a low alcohol base hand sanitizer, such as: Perfect Hand Protectant/Sanitizer, or an essential oil such as, Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier.

• Be sure to get sufficient sleep/rest. At least 8-9 hrs/night. Stay active, drink plenty of water/fluids, manage your stress level, and eat nutritious foods.

• Avoid all sugar, sugar substitutes, and refined carbohydrates, which weaken the immune system.

• When out in the public, use sanitizing agent/wipes, as noted above to clean shopping cart handles, gas pump handles, hotel rooms, etc.

• Use individual glasses/cups to drink from (no sharing).

• Store family members’ toothbrushes separately. If a family member gets ill, soak their toothbrush in peroxide after each use then when he/she is well, throw the toothbrush away.



Signs and symptoms of infection, generally present within 24-48 hours and include:



• Fever of more than 100 degrees F

• Coughing – dry at first, then productive

• Lethargy/fatigue

• Lack of appetite

• Sore throat, runny nose

• Body aches/chills

• Headache – sometimes severe

• Vomiting and/or diarrhea are common with this strain



The swine flu in humans is most contagious during the first 5 days of the illness, although some people, mostly children, can remain contagious for up to 10 days.



Supplements to support the adult immune system:



1. A good whole food antioxidant: Vitanox (Mediherb) 1 tab. twice daily or Cataplex C (SP) 2 tabs. twice daily

2. Fermented Cod Liver Oil (Green Pastures) – 1 tsp. or 3 caps. daily

3. X-Factor Gold High Butter Oil (Green Pastures) - ½ tsp. daily

4. Vitamin D (PHP) 4,000mg – 1 tab. daily

5. Echinacea Premium Tabs (MediHerb) – 1 tab.three times daily or Andrographis (MediHerb) – 1 tab. 3 times a daily

6. Monolaurin (PHP) - 2 cap. twice daily

7. Immuno Complex (PHP) – 1 cap. 3 times daily

8. Engystol (Heel) – 1 tab 3 times daily and/or Gripp-Heel (Heel) – 1 tab 3 times daily - Dissolve on tongue

9. Substitute for 8 above: Oscillococcinum (Boiron)- 1 capful 3 times daily for 3 days, then 1 capful weekly

10. Calcium Lactate (SP) – 3 tabs 3 times daily



Ecoquest air purifier: According to their research, the use of Ecoquest air purifier has shown a substantial reduction in microbial populations on surfaces For additional information on their research please go to their website: www.ecoquest.com. Ecoquest purifiers are available at Health By Choice, Inc. Please ask for Paula.



The contents of this information is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat, prescribe, or diagnose any disease, ailment or infirmity. If symptoms develop, please contact your physician or emergency medical help.