• Garlic, a potent antimicrobial that kills bacteria, viruses AND fungi


• Herbs and spices with high ORAC scores: Turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, cloves (for more on ORAC, visit www. oracvalues.com)


Make sure you are drinking plenty of


fresh, pure water. Water is essential for the optimal function of every system in your body. Pay attention to how you are sleeping.


If you aren't getting enough sleep, or enough restorative sleep, you'll be at in- creased risk for a hostile viral takeover. And don't underestimate the impor- tance of regular exercise for increasing your resistance to illness. There is evidence that regular, moderate exercise can reduce your risk for respiratory illness by boosting your immune system.


But at the same time, don't overdo it.


Over-exercising can actually place more stress on the body, which can suppress the immune system--and you don't want that either. You might just go for a walk if you are coming down with something. Any rise


Vitamin C: A very potent antioxidant; use a natural form such as acerola, which contains associated micronutrients. (By the way, intravenous vitamin C was re- cently used by a physician in New Zea-


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Olive leaf extract: Ancient Egyptians and Mediterranean cultures used it for a va- riety of health-promoting uses and it is widely known as a natural, non-toxic immune system builder.


Another treatment that is surprisingly


effective against upper respiratory infec- tions is hydrogen peroxide. My patients have had remarkable re-


sults in curing the colds and flu within 12 to 14 hours when administering a few drops of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into each ear. You will hear some bubbling, which is completely normal, and possibly slight stinging.


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Wait until the bubbling and stinging subside (usually 5 to 10 minutes), then drain onto a tissue and repeat with the other ear. A bottle of hydrogen peroxide in 3 percent solution is available at any drug store for a couple of dollars. It is simply amazing how many people respond to this simple, inexpensive treatment. By incorporating these strategies,


you'll be able to nip that nasty little virus in the bud--before it can say, "Big Pharma."


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in body temperature will be an unwelcome climate for a viral invader.


Emotional stressors can also predis-


pose you to an infection. Finding ways to manage daily stress as well as your reac- tions to circumstances beyond your con- trol will contribute to a strong and resilient immune system. Most of the people incorporating a


significant number of these wise lifestyle choices into their daily lives simply don't get sick. And when they do, it's mild and short-lived.


Supplements That Send Pathogens Packin'


Supplements can be beneficial, but they should be used only as an adjunct to the lifestyle measures already discussed. Some of the more helpful ones for cold and flu are:


Oregano Oil: The higher the carvacrol concentration, the more effective it is. Carvacrol is the most active antimicro- bial agent in oregano oil.


Propolis: A bee resin and one of the most broad-spectrum antimicrobial com- pounds in the world; propolis is also the richest source of caffeic acid and api- genin, two very important compounds that aid in immune response and even fight cancer.


A tea made from a combination of el- derflower, yarrow, boneset, linden, pep- permint and ginger; drink it hot and often for combating a cold or flu. It causes you to sweat, which is helpful for eradicating a virus from your system.


land to cure a man with "terminal" swine flu.)


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