Each year in the fall, I am asked by my patients "Should I get the flu shot?" My general response is a resounding "No". These inoculations are preserved with thimerosal, a mercury derived preservative. At the moment, all injections with this product in it are under consideration as a possible causal factor in the current upsurge of autism amongst children. I do not see this as an "allergic reaction to the flu or influenza shot" but a toxic reaction to a neurotoxin.

To vaccinate against flu (and childhood diseases) is in my opinion ridiculous and there are alternatives to the flu vaccinations.

Here is a little "Tongue and Cheek" piece done here in Canada...there is pure truth in this...its not as comedeic as it seems...

One totally bypasses the normal processes of the immune system in doing this.

We are all exposed to virus and bacteria everyday. These are inhaled or mostly ingested and all along the intestinal tract are IgA or immunoglobulin A…our first line of defense.

In a healthy person, that is as far as the potential invader gets. In someone immuno-compromised, either via stress, poor diet, over tired or chronically ill, the pathogen crosses over into the blood stream and the stronger antibody-antigen system is called into play.

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The person then suffers symptoms of the illness, generated by our bodies "taking care of business" such as fever, coughing, cold sweats aches, pain, chest congestion,etc.

To inject pathogens directly into the blood stream, bypassing the first line of defense at the gastro-intestinal level means your stronger antibody-antigen reaction is called into play repeatedly, basically wearing it out. It does have limits! This is my opinion, predisposes the person to a life of fragile immunity (the degree of which depends on genetics and lifestyle habits as they grow).

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To further insult the body they by injecting a KNOWN neurotoxin such as mercury is absolutely insane and extremely dangerous. The damage particularly to today’s children (frequent vaccinations at very early ages, small body weight and immature immune systems at these early ages) is becoming more and more evident in the doubling and tripling of autistic occurrences and general ill health.

For the past 17 years or so, I have used a wonderful alternative to flu vaccinations - the homeopathic flu prevention program (flu home treatment)for my patients which is nothing short of miraculous. It is designed by Dolisos, a French based homeopathic company.

In a study in Europe of 100 people, before using this program, 82% had a cold or flu the year before. After using this program for one year, 78% had neither cold or flu, 11% had a slight case and only 11% actually had flu or cold. In the second year with this program, 85% had nothing, 9% had a slight cold or flu and only 6% had one or the either. This supports what I have found over the years....after 3 winters of using this program, my patients experience neither cold or flu..at all.

It consists of Thymuline a homeopathic designed to stimulate and strengthen the immune system (immune enchancers) by up-regulating the thymus gland..the center of the immune system and Influenzinum, a homeopathic dilution of virus and bacteria from the previous winter. This stimulates the immune system to react and be ready for these pathogens and their subsequent mutations. As of this winter, (2005-2006) we will have the homeopathic of SARS and the Avian Flu (H2N2), (H2N1) ready should a pandemic occur.

One takes a vial of Thymuline on the first of the month,(small container, you take the whole thing). Homeopathics must be taken away from food or drink, on a clean palate, so first thing in the morning is a good time. Then go shower or whatever and don’t eat, drink or brush your teeth for 20 minutes.

In the Infuenzinum box are 5 vials.  You take one per week for the first five weeks when you start the programme and then that's it!  Continue with the Thymuline one on the first of each month to April.

I have people start these in October or November and take them until the end of April.  If you miss the October/Novermber start up, you can start any time…it can only help.

The flu programme for 2007-2008 is beginning to ship October 17, 2007.

I use a similar program for Spring and Summer allergies. One uses the Thymuline the same way and instead of the Influenzinum, we use homeopathic pollens, etc. to build the person’s tolerance up.

These programs work better each year. I have found for the children in my practice particularly, after being on the program for two to three winters..they just do not get colds and flus and if they display any symptoms, they are not bed ridden, just sniffy but miss no school, etc. and rarely use antibiotics.

These are ideal for everything from strep throat and homeopathy, croup cough in infants, persistent cough, fever, coughing, cold sweats, etc.

You can order Thymuline Here  And Influenzinum Here

 

REMEDIES FOR COLD/FLU SYMPTOMS

For those who DO develop flu and/or colds, I am including here the best remedies and support to get through this.

Chest Congestion:

The accumulation of phlegm, pain on breathing and/or coughing is a very common problem.  The creation of "catarrh" or mucous in the body is its defense against invaders.  There is a series of support I use VERY successfully for my patients.  These are items I recommend people have in their homes to be able to "jump" on viral/bacterial infections ASAP!

Anti-Virals Some of My Favourite Immunity Enhancers:

Oil of Oregano

Oil of Oregano has been know for centuries in the Mediterranean, where it grows wild for its healing properties.

Oregano oil (Origanum vulgare) is well known for its ability to slow down food spoilage through its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic and anti-oxidant activity. The related herbs thyme and marjoram sold in most North American supermarkets, are labeled incorrectly as oregano and possess little of wild oregano's miraculous healing properties.

Isomeric phenols (primarily carvacrol) in oregano oil in dilutions as low as 1/50,000 destroys Candida albicans, the Aspergillus mold, Staphylococcus, Campylobacter, Klebsiella, E.coli, Giardia, Pseudomonas, and Proteus. Another phenol constituent, thymol, boosts the immune system. These compounds also act as free radical scavengers (shield against toxins) thus preventing further tissue damage while encouraging healing.

Oil of oregano is antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparasitic. It also has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and is an ideal product to use for people who suffer from CFS and/or fibromyalgia. This is not regular oregano, but a wild form (wild mountain oregano, vulgare species) of the spice, which has, until recently, not been available in Canada. Do not use a substitute oregano from a grocery store because it will have no effect. Oil of oregano natural herbal supplement offers a variety of remedies.

Steven Foster credits oregano as having "been employed to treat indigestion, diarrhea, nervous tension, insect bites, toothache, earache, rheumatism, and coughs due to whooping cough and bronchitis (primarily for it's antispasmodic effects)."

Oregano is one of the most diverse health aids available. Unfortunately, however, most of the oregano that consumers are familiar with contains only trace quantities of the actual species of the plant, or in some cases, none at all.

Meanwhile, researchers have uncovered numerous benefits to using oregano and extracted oil of oregano. However, buyer beware. These significant health benefits are unattainable if the oregano is not the true substance.

This is why we use only the best, Organic Oil of Oregano from St. Francis Herb Farm.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION AND INFORMATION FOR:

STREP THROAT AND HOMEOPATHY

Homeopathic remedies have been used with great success for infections such as strept throat. We make up a combination homeopathic for those who can't see a practitioner personally, containing:

Strept Nosode
Belladonna
Merc. Corr
Lachesis
Baptista
and other excellent homeopathics

At Y2K Health and Detox, we make remedies for people as they are requested. In our on line store, they are called "Personal Remedy" will be made up of whatever is needed by our readers/patients/customers. If you are interested in the Strept Throat remedy, go to Personal Remedy in the Store and write an e-mail to me at Dr. Deb to tell me that is the one you want.

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As this is an infection..the remedies suggested in the next few categories are also useful in Strept or Staph illnesses.

FEVER, COUGHING, COLD SWEATS

Probably the most common and irritating of cold and flu symptoms, fever, coughing and cold sweats are not the only discomforts. We need to also address bone aches and pains, sinus congetion and pain and what I've heard some kids say "bad cough can't breathe".

A very effective homeopathic I have used for this is a combination of:

Calcarea Carb
Eupatorium Perf.
Gelsemium
Belladonna

This is what I call "Basic Cold" and again can be ordered as a Personal Remedy..and just e-mail which one you want Dr. Deb

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There are many herbal cominations and supplements I recommend both for cold and flu..for healing and prevention. I have already mentioned Oregano Oil above and the Thymuline/Influenzinum prevention protocol.

Here is a selection of some of my favourite cold/flu remedies. I personally have them in the house at all times..allowing us to treat at the first signs of infection. One can abort most colds and flu if caught soon enough...or at the very least shorten the duration by at least 50%

As of 2005 we've added these fine products which have a very powerful immune enhancing effect.

COUGH, CHEST CONGESTION, EYE DISCHARGE IN TODDLERS

CROUP COUGH IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN

In the case of infants, of course we cannot use the highly flavoured botanical remedies..but the time the child is about two though, you can use a few drops, very diluted in pure..preferably organic juices.

For now, we treat infant croup, chest congestion, eye discharge and colds/flu in general with homeopathic Personal Remedy.

For the sick infant, very clingy, "whining, sad little person"..Pulsatilla is the best remedy. Also covers those "goopy" eye discharges.

That can be combined with Belladonna for fever and Eupatorium Perf for body aches.

For the child who will not be comforted..wants to be picked up or wants some item then throws a hissy when they get it...they just don't know WHAT they want...Chamomille is the best. Now remember..this is not the herbal...but the homeopathic. Don't get them confused.

The very strong "sounds like a trained seal" type of cough is best treated with Spongia. I love this remedy..really works well.

For any symptom with cold or flu which is worse by movement..think of Bryonia. Child or Adult! Now this can be moving the body hurts, moving the eyes hurt, coughing (moving the chest/ribs) hurt...this is all Bryonia

All of these can be made up in an "Infant/Child Remedy" in our Personal Remedy selection. Again, just e-mail me and let me know which homeopathics you would like in or just write and ask me my opinion and together we can decide the best for your child at Dr. Deb's E-Mail

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