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6 Ways to Not Get the Flu

According to the Center for Disease Control, this year is promising to be a banner year for flu cases and already many cities are reporting flu cases near epidemic levels.

To add to the problem they have reported that there are multiple strains of flu going around.

 They are recommending that everyone take extra precautions to avoid catching the flu

 Some recommend getting a flu shot and this will certainly help but manufacturers of the vaccine claim it is only 60% effective at preventing the flu and the vaccines made for the flu are made to fight one particular strain of the flu. If you get that shot you might be protected from that flu,  but what about the other strains of flu?

           So, how many shots are you going to get?

Did you know that it has been reported that if one were to receive a 5 consecutive flu shots  – it increases your risk of getting Alzheimer’s Disease 10 times.

 It might sound cynical but many would rather just get the shot and continue to live their usual unhealthy lifestyle with total disregard…and end up catching everything they didn’t get a shot for.  

 There is another way of thinking when it comes to the flu, and most other diseases.

 This other way of thinking involves becoming an “inhospitable host” to the virus that causes the flu(s).

 In other words make yourself less of a target - a place that the flu virus does not flourish.

 Viruses don’t attack strong, healthy people. They like you when your resistance is down.  

 

         How do I do raise my resistance and make myself strong and flu-resistant?

 There are 6 simple steps or ingredients that will prevent you from getting the flu much better than the flu shot will:

1    Stay warm – Don’t wear cotton against your skin - it holds sweat and chills you.                     

                 Dress for the season, not the thermometer. It’s winter - Wear a hat and a coat

2    Stay well hydrated.

                That means drink 4-6 bottles of water Every day.

3    Exercise regularly.

                Stay in shape. It also helps to keep your core temperature up.

4   Get adequate, regular rest.

5    Avoid junk food.

                Food is not just for the pleasure of eating but for fuel – how well does your                     

                          car run on water in the gas tank?

6   Get adjusted – Chiropractic is not just for headaches and backaches

                Once per week, whether your back hurts or not is not relevant – Chiropractic      

                 adjustments keep your immune system fine tuned and operating at full tilt.

                 If you feel flu (or cold symptoms), beginning call and come in as soon as  

                 possible. A couple of adjustments at the onset can usually stop it in its tracks.  

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