Preventing the Flu....use Vitamin D

To prevent the flu, the one thing you don’t want to do is get a flu shot. There is no scientific proof that flu shots prevent the flu. In fact, they are known to cause the flu; we know they are dangerous, so why get them? Remember that people who get a flu shot five years in a row increase their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 1000 percent. Sweden’s Medical Products Agency has opened an inquiry into the problem of swine flu vaccinations causing narcolepsy, a chronic sleeping disorder. This action was provoked by reports concerning children aged between 12-16 years who developed symptoms compatible with narcolepsy that occurred one to two months after swine flu vaccinations. Finland is also looking into the possible link between narcolepsy and the swine flu vaccination. Instead of dangerous vaccinations, there are a number of things you can do to prevent yourself from getting the flu. Vitamin D supplementation is a far better, safer and more effective option for preventing flu. The fact is that people with normal levels of vitamin D get fewer cases of colds and flu. Some experts believe that the reason we get more respiratory infections in the winter is because of less sunlight and lower levels of vitamin D. BHN recommends 2000 IU per day in the winter months. Other nutrients that support immunity and prevent the flu include vitamin C. Everyone should be taking at least 6000 mg per day. N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) not only helps the body fight flu; research shows that it also dramatically reduces symptoms in those who already have the flu. Zinc and selenium are two minerals that strengthen the immune system. Supplementing with these is especially helpful for older adults, who are most likely to have low blood levels of zinc and/or selenium. However, zinc and selenium supplements won’t help you immediately, as it takes several months for your body to build up effective stores. Taking about 25 mg of zinc daily and 100 mcg of selenium is usually sufficient.