Beta glucan: Beta glucans are polysac- charides; soluble fiber naturally occurring in the cell walls of grains, bacteria, yeast, algae and fungi. Natural sources include oats, barley, seaweed, and shitake and reishi mushrooms. In supplements, look for prod- ucts extracted by fermentation if grain or yeast is a concern. Tese sugars are known to help prevent and shorten durations of colds and flu and provide relief for aller- gies and sinus congestion, and may help regulate an overactive immune response in cases of autoimmune disorders. Both internal and external factors can
affect us all the way to the cellular level. Chopra says, “You are talking to your genes all the time, and what you say affects every cell in your body. Trough lifestyle choices, you can make healing decisions rather than damaging ones.”
Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books including Te Calcium Lie: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know, with Dr. Robert Tompson. Connect at
KathleenBarnes.com.
T
he effectiveness and safety of flu shots has long been questioned. At best,
the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reckons that the flu vaccine is 60 percent effective and less so for those older than 65. Plus, it admits it will have zero effect if scientists wrongly project which strains will be prevalent in the coming year. Having a strong immune system is the best bet to prevent flu, says Sayer Ji, founder of
GreenMedInfo.com. Further protection can be found in
vitamin D, says Naturopathic Doctor Michael T. Murray. He notes, “It may prove to be more effective and less costly than conventional flu shots.” If a cold or flu strikes, Murray
suggests zinc lozenges. For coughs, German research from the Department of Integrative Gastroenterology at the Kliniken Essen-Mitte shows that a South African medicinal plant, Pelargoniium
Flu Shot or Not
sidoides, commonly known as Umckloab (an ingredient in Umcka ColdCare) is especially effective in treating coughs caused by colds, bronchitis and sinusitis.
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