On May 20, 2009 The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) ‘confirmed’ almost 5,700 cases of the H1N1 Influenza, or ‘Swine Flu,’ in the US. Of the 5,700 cases, at least eight people have died. At this time the CDC can no longer keep up with the growing number of infected people and have chosen to make estimates based on statistical modeling.
This modeling indicates that the flu is at a pandemic level, and will eventually infect one-third to one-half of the world population. The number of deaths in the northern hemisphere is relatively low due to the positive health effects of the sun and higher vitamin D (naturally anti-viral) levels in the spring and coming summer. This is expected to change in the winter, a traditional time for flu outbreaks with the lower levels of vitamin D.
Without a proper vaccine, more and more of us will become infected with the virus. As more people become carriers, the flu will combine with other flu strains and undergo continual mutations. The more people who are infected, the harder it will be to create an effective vaccine. However, if we can maintain a healthy immune system we will be less susceptible to the virus. Boosting our immune systems is one of the best ways to maintain optimal health as well as protect ourselves from infectious diseases.
Regular ionic detox sessions can provide an excellent cornerstone in improving ones immune system, as the whole purpose is to improve the body’s ability to rid itself of toxins and help balance our acidity and our alkalinity levels. The negative ions entering the body can neutralize acids and heavy metals, improving the body’s ability to detoxify itself. According to M. Amin, PhD, Doctor of Naturopathy, “Ion Detox will strengthen the immune system to fight any invading germs, bacteria or viruses. I am a classic example. I do not take any medication including flu shots since 1989. Do I get the flu? Never! Sometimes I feel my body fighting the attacking viruses. My entire family follows the same lifestyle: Regular ionic detox, high quality supplements, eating properly, exercise, prayer and positive thinking.”
A healthy digestive system is key in maintaining a healthy immune system. Each of our bodies contain trillions of bacteria that help us break down and process the food we eat. So long as we have a good supply of digestive bacteria, our bodies will maintain a healthy immune system which will help protect us from toxins, viruses, and attack from parasites. Unfortunately, antibiotics, poor diet, drugs, stress and old age can lead to a reduction in the ‘healthy’ bacteria in our digestive system. So, in order to prevent loss of this bacteria, it is important to take a good probiotic supplement which provides us with the bacteria we may not be consuming with our food. One of the very best probiotic supplements that we have found is Primal Defense ULTRA by Garden of Life.
Another important part which can be used to maintain proper digestion is an abundance of fiber in your diet. While the recommended daily intake for adults is 25-30 grams, many of us fall short of ingesting enough fiber. The best thing to do would be to keep track of how much you are ingesting every day. For example, if one apple contains 4-5 grams of fiber, you would need to eat 6-8 apples every day. If you are not eating enough fiber, then you have the option of taking a good, natural fiber supplement. Garden of Life’s ‘DetoxiFiber’ is an organic supplement that provides 5 grams of soluble and insoluble fiber in a balanced ratio. It consists of 100% certified organically grown flax seed and pea hull fiber, alfalfa and barley grasses, and chia seed.
Along with carefully monitoring your digestive health and fiber intake, consider your body’s pH balance. Studies have found that much of the American diet consists of foods that test low on the pH scale. These highly acidic foods come from high doses of fatty acids and sugar, which can inhibit the body’s immune system and keep it from working its best. Our bodies contain more than 75 trillion cells. Imagine these cells are acidic elements which are swimming in an alkaline sea. A balance must be maintained for normal metabolic processing. If we reduce the concentration of alkaline in our body by subjecting ourselves to a highly acidic diet, the balance will be shifted. Improving or maintaining the right balance of alkaline to acid should be done with multiple methods, the most important of which is a balanced diet with a roughly 60/40 ratio of alkaline foods to acid, even higher if the body is too acidic.
Dehydration is a harmful condition which can open your body up to infections and disease. A lack of hydration creates an environment where toxins can thrive. In order to condition your body to fight off attacks from harmful toxins, it is important to stay properly hydrated. Along with helping the body eliminate toxins, proper hydration can help the body eliminate fatty acids and can help facilitate metabolic functions. Through the basic practice of hydration, we can alkalize our bodies by treating pure water with an alkaline supplement in order to boost the pH. Adding the product ‘pH Booster’ to drinking water is an excellent way to raise the pH level. As an added bonus, it also works to ionize with minerals as well as oxygenate the water. As your body becomes more balanced you should boost your mineral intake with a concentrated mineral supplement. ‘ConcenTrace’ Trace Mineral Drops is a great, natural vegan product which will help maintain a proper mineral balance within the body.
Be careful with what you eat. Environments which are too acidic can cause your body to hold on to heavy metals like Mercury. Certain elements can cause your body stress, leading to chemical conditions that cause your body to produce more acidic elements. It does not take long for a vicious cycle to develop where the acids and metals lead to the stress which creates them. Reducing toxins, increasing alkalinity and reducing acids in the system is a key step towards creating a healthy body.
Let us recap: How can we get the best flu protection?
1 – Eat Correctly – Reduce acids (sugar and high fructose sweeteners major offender) and increase level of alkaline foods. Supplement with alkalized water. 2 – Get Enough Sleep – The body does its best healing while sleeping. 3 – Digestion – Take care of the gut and the whole gastrointestinal system with probiotic foods and supplements. 4 – Exercise – Stimulates cleansing blood flow, the lymphatic system and stress-reducing hormones. 5 – Exposure to the Sun – The best source of vitamin D, a natural anti-viral vitamin. 6 – Ionic Foot Detox – Also reduces acid levels and neutralizes toxins, making them easily excreted.
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