The fall and winter seasons are the time of year when we are all at an increased risk of catching the flu. While the flu is more of an inconvenience for relatively healthy people it can be life-threatening for people with compromised immune systems. The emergence of the H1N1 flu strain has created a great deal of controversy in the media and within the health care community. There is debate over the effectiveness and safety of the vaccines created for H1N1 and debate over the other flu vaccines as well.

Vaccines work by introducing particles of viruses to your immune system. The immune system identifies these particles as foreign and produces white blood cells and antibodies for future exposure. The idea is that if and when you are exposed to the flu virus "bug" your immune system will immediately recognize the "bug" and rapidly produce an immune response that will prevent its progression. Unfortunately, it does not always work this well.

There are many different strains of the flu "bug" and the vaccine typically only covers a few of these strains. Flu viruses also rapidly mutate, which means that countless new strains are being created continuously. If the "bug" that you were exposed to is different than the "bug" you were vaccinated for the effect of the vaccine will be reduced or even non-existant. Finally, if the immune system is compromised, weakened, or deficient in essential nutrients it will not be able to produce as good of a response as may be required even if the vaccine was effective for identifying the "bug".

The natural approach to flu prevention is effective whether or not you have been vaccinated because it works to support and strengthen the immune system. The stronger the immune system the greater your chance of avoiding illness. The natural approach to flu prevention supports the immune system by providing the essential nutrients required for optimal immune function, identifying obstacles to optimal immune function, and stimulating the immune system with botanicals and homeopathic remedies. The natural flu prevention shot stimulates the immune system and has been shown to prevent or reduce the occurrence of colds and flu's. Intravenous nutrient infusions of vitamins and minerals provide the essential nutrients required for optimal immune function. Nutritional therapy helps remove many of the obstacles to optimal immune function.

To learn more about the Natural Approach to Flu Prevention or to schedule a consultation call 250-860-8855.

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