Flu Vaccine Fails this year: How to Protect Yourself
Written by Dr. Nalini Chilkov
February 4 was WORLD CANCER DAY. It seems that there is so much cancer around us that we donít really need a World Cancer Day to remind us that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 2 men in the US will be diagnosed with cancer at some time in their lives. It is my wish that these daunting statistics do not motivate you by fear, but rather by love of life to make healthy choices that lead you to ìcreate a body in which cancer cannot thriveî. I am going to put myself to bed an hour earlier and get more sleep! What are you going to do? I suggest you choose 1 new health giving life giving habit and integrate it into your daily life. Share your choice with us on our Facebook page.
What's in the News
It's cold and flu season and the US Center for Disease Control admits that this yearís flu vaccine is ineffective against 67% or over 2/3 of flu causing viruses infecting people this 2014-2015 flu season.
Dr. Nalini's Recommendation
What can you do to enhance your immunity and your resistance to viral infections? First of all wash your hands more frequently, get enough sleep (7-9 hours per night), drink plenty of fluids (8-10 eight ounce servings daily) and get at least 3 four ounce servings of protein daily. Last month we talked about the importance of Vitamin D. Take your Vitamin D daily (start with 1000-2000iu daily)
Botanical-Herbal medicine is filled with plants that support resistance to viral infections and cancer. Some of the most potent immune modulators are found in mushrooms, everything from delicious edible mushrooms used in cooking such as the common button mushroom, Portabello Mushrooms and Shiitake Mushrooms. Add mushrooms to your soups and salads regularly.
During flu season supplement with the great medicinal mushrooms of Chinese Medicine that have been used not only to boost resistance to infections but also to enhance your ability to fight cancer. The Immune Support Essentials contains not only Vitamin C but also Immunitone Plus which contains both Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma) as well as my favorite of all mushrooms, Cordyceps.
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Dr. Nalini Chilkov, L.Ac., O.M.D. is a leading edge authority in the field of Integrative Cancer Care, Cancer Prevention and Immune Enhancement. She is the Founder of IntegrativeCancerAnswers.com where she offers online programs and resources that empower and transform. Dr. Chilkov brings over 30 years of clinical experience combining the best of Modern Functional Medicine with the ancient wisdom of Traditional Oriental and Natural Healing. She is a highly respected expert in her field, a frequent speaker at conferences, educational institutions and a trusted resource to the media.
