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10: Biomechanics, Pain Science, Mobility + (Bulletproofing Your Body of Injuries)

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My guest today is Dr. Caleb Burjess DPT, OCS, CSCS. He is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and has completed two separate year-long orthopedic residency and sports/orthopedic fellowship programs.

Dr. Burgess primarily works with the sports and orthopedic populations, with a focus on blending biomechanics, pain science, and foundational strength and conditioning principles to provide a truly eclectic approach to his patients.

Tune into today’s #HYNwellnesspodcast #10 to find out how
bulletproof your body to prevent and heal injuries of any kind, how to train properly and enhance your workouts, mobility, and how you can lead a pain-free lifestyle again – Enjoy the show!

Podcasts Quotables

~ Hormones in our bodies are natural drugs and they work better than any opioid, so get moving. Mobility is about getting your body to move in order to desensitize the nervous system can be very helpful to make you feel better. You release hormones, improve blood flow, digestion and even sleep

Dr. Caleb Burgess

In today’s show, we to talk about the reasons why “your pain isn’t going away”.. spoiler alert: It may not be that bulging disc, ACL injury or back pain— there are other markers for pain. Also, how important mobility is on a daily basis and most importantly– why you need to lose your fears and get moving right now.

Show Notes and Topics Discussed:

  • Dr. Burgess talks about his experience with injury and the best way to overcome fears after an injury
  • Why pain comes all from the Brain but it’s Not “All in Your Head”
  • The Importance of daily movement for recovery
  • How to bulletproof your body to prevent injury while training
You can have pain but it may not necessarily be because of an injury. It may be due to tension, the environment that you are in and other life stressors.

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Connect with Dr. Burgess

www.drcalebburgess.com where you can find information on how to get online coaching and benefit from all if his wisdom and years of experience.

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3 Ridiculously Easy Natural Remedies For Exceptional GI Health

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If you’ve dealt with acid reflux, indigestion (or think you have) severe digestion issues, you may be interested in any of these three natural remedies to help restore your gastrointestinal and overall health.
Gastrointestinal distress can be caused by a myriad of circumstances including poor diet, stress, chronic use of antibiotics, medications, drugs, alcohol and even parasites among others.


Natural remedies and other protocols have been proven to not only provide relief but often times reverse the conditions altogether. Studies like this one and this one have proven that Complementary and alternative medicines are effective in treating irritable bowel syndrome. Also, in treating many
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders.

Symptoms and GI conditions

  • Acid reflux
  • Ulcers
  • Lack of or excessive acid
  • Severe indigestion
  • SIBO
  • Leaky Gut
  • Parasites
  • Candida among others.

Often times, many of these conditions are the result of an imbalance in the microbiome, poor diet and some of the remove circumstances. For example, the risk factor for intestinal parasites includes living in or visiting an area known to have parasites, poor sanitation, poor hygiene, exposure to child and institutional care centers, and having a weakened immune system. Acid reflux can be the end result of years of poor eating habits (including eating right before bed or eating too fast) and when eating processed foods daily.

1. Cranberry-Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Metabolism Booster 

This natural remedy was originally shared by doctor Eric Berg in his youtube video below–” The REAL Reason Apple Cider Vinegar Works for Losing Weight”. It combines the amazing benefits ACV and lemon plus no sugar added cranberry juice– you are going to love it. Here’s why:

Why is this Combination Powerful?

According to Dr. Berg most bodies are way too alkaline– yep, you read that right. It turns out that every part of our body has a different PH (urine, saliva. The real indicator of body’s PH is in our blood, but keep in mind that the PH oxidises and changes as soon as you take the blood out of the body.
The key here is to go by symptoms– excess acid vs low acid levels. excess acid symptoms:

Low stomach acid

  • Bloating, belching, burning sensation, wind after meals.
  • Feeling particularly full after eating.
  • Indigestion/heartburn/acid reflux.
  • Bloating.
  • Burning sensation 30-40 mins after eating.
  • Diarrhea/constipation.
  • Food allergies/intolerances.
  • Nausea.

Excess Stomach Acid

  • Bloating
  • stomach discomfort
  • Bloody or black stools or bloody vomiting.
  • Burping.
  • Dysphagia — a narrowing of your esophagus, which creates the sensation of food being stuck in your throat.
  • Hiccups that don’t let up.
  • Nausea.
  • Weight loss for no known reason.

Taking just 5 or 10 minutes to enjoy this elixir will boost your metabolism, get your GI tract ready for the day, get rid of acid reflux, assist in bowel movement, and most add some of the good acids our digestive system yearns for and needs.

You can make 5 mason jars of this fabulous natural digestion booster ahead on Sundays if you are super busy. However, if you can spear 5 minutes out of your time every morning make it fresh for the day (3 servings)– after all, it has lemon and vinegar in it, and vinegar will only get stronger.

If you’ve dealt with acid reflux, indigestion (or think you have) severe digestion issues, you may be interested in any of these three natural remedies to help restore your gastrointestinal and overall health.

Gastrointestinal distress can be caused by a myriad of circumstances including poor diet, stress, chronic use of antibiotics, medications, drugs, alcohol and even parasites.

Symptoms and GI conditions

  • Acid reflux
  • Ulcers
  • Lack of or excessive acid
  • Severe indigestion
  • SIBO
  • Leaky Gut
  • Parasites
  • Candida among others.

In many cases, many of these conditions have been caused by an imbalance of friendly bacteria, poor diet or some of the aforementioned circumstances. For example, the risk factor for intestinal parasites includes living in or visiting an area known to have parasites, poor sanitation, poor hygiene, exposure to child and institutional care centers, and having a weakened immune system.

Acid reflux can be the end result of years of poor eating habits (including eating right before bed or eating too fast) and most importantly eating processed foods daily.

Recipe
(Servings 1)

Instructions:
Mix all ingredients into water. Enjoy!

Note: Remember to always use a straw when drinking ACV or acidic drinks to protect enamel. I use a glass or metal straw.

Natural remedies and other protocols have been proven to not only provide relief but often times reverse the conditions altogether. Studies like this one and this one have proven that Complementary and alternative medicines are effective in treating irritable bowel syndrome. Also, in treating many Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Here are three of my top natural remedies for your to try!

10 Oz of filtered water (I use this filter) 1/2 lemon juice 2 tbsp of no sugar added cranberry juice 1 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar

2. Ginger-Aloe Vera Shots

Ginger has been well-known for alleviating symptoms of gastrointestinal distress, and aloe vera has been deemed the food of the gods by South American indigenous tribes.
In herbal medicine, ginger is highly regarded as an excellent carminative (a substance which promotes the elimination of intestinal gas) and intestinal spasmolytic (a substance which relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract). [2]

Recent research has revealed that ginger possesses several therapeutic properties including antioxidant effects, an ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds, and direct anti-inflammatory effects.

Health Benefits Of Ginger

Ginger is a versatile healing spice that we should all include into your diet . Plus, it has excellent health benefits including :

  • Gastrointestinal relief
  • Relief of Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy
  • Anti-inflammatory effects
  • Protection against Colorectal Cancer
  • Ginger Induces Cell Death in Ovarian Cancer Cells
  • Immune Boosting Action [2]

Recipe
(Servings 5 Shots)

  • 1 large piece of ginger (5-6 inches or more)
  • Aloe vera plant leaf crystals (1 leaf)
  • Water (optional to dilute shots)

Instructions:
Use a vegetable peeler or knife to carefully peel away the green portion of the leaves. Be sure to cut through the inner white layer to the gel underneath. Peel off all of the skin on one side of each leaf.

if you have large leaves, it may be helpful to cut them into smaller pieces before peeling. Discard the skin as you go so it won’t get mixed in with your gel{the green part is bitter}.

Scoop the gel out with a spoon or knife. The clear, soft gel is easily scoopable. Scoop it all out into a clean bowl until there’s nothing left in the leaf half. (You may rub the leftover gel from that leaf on your face for an instant glow facial 😉
Finally, add ginger and aloe crystals to a blender or nutribullet and blend until you get a paste.
Strain using a clean stalking or fine mesh stainless steel strainer.

Store in a glass jar in the fridge, and consume a shot or two every morning. Or if you’d like you can add a shot to a glass of water and enjoy it like that.

Fennel, Licorice Root Tea

The combination of this fantastic tisane will keep your digestion and GI tract running smoothly.
Fennel is an excellent source of vitamin C. It is also very good of dietary fiber, potassium, molybdenum, manganese, copper, phosphorus and folate. In addition, fennel is a good source of calcium, pantothenic acid, magnesium, iron, and niacin. [3]

Menopausal Symptoms

Only one study by Shirazi et al. assessed the effectiveness of fennel combined with Officinalis (Melissa) in treatment of sleep disorder.
Two studies investigated fennel effect on atrophy vaginal. One study evaluated oral fennel effect on atrophy vaginal.  Three studies investigated the effect of fennel on sexual function and sexual satisfaction.

Based on the findings via trials on three different databases, researchers determined in 2017 that fennel is important in the relieving of vasomotor symptoms, vaginal itching, dryness, dyspareunia, sexual function, sexual satisfaction, and sleep distribution. [4]

Both placebo and treatment groups revealed significant improvements in the hot flush score, night sweats, symptoms of anxiety, feeling depressed, and impatience with other people.

Natural Sleep Aid

The treatment of 12 weeks with fennel caused a slight effect that did not reach to significant. These findings should be considered cautiously because of small sample size, short-term follow-up and subjective measure of sleep quality.

When Fennel was combined with officinalis it is more effective in the attenuating of sleep disorders compared to Citalopram. [ 6]

Recipe
(Servings 3-4)

Instructions:
Boil water, then add fennel and licorice tea. Steep for about 5-7 minutes. You may use an infuser kit for the licorice tea. Also, I like to use a fine mesh stainless steel strainer.
Let tea cool off and put in the fridge. Drink throughout the day or with meals.


A word of caution on Licorice root:

According to Dr. Axe in this article, some side effects of licorice root are primarily connected to glycyrrhizin, so if any of them concern you, DGL licorice is probably the best option.

Never consume licorice root extract if you’re pregnant, as it may increase risk of early delivery or miscarriage, or if you have heart, liver or kidney issues. Some evidence suggests taking licorice in supplement form may have estrogen-like effects on female hormone-sensitive conditions (breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids) and should not be taken by people with such diseases. It may also worsen hypertonia (a muscle condition caused by nerve disease), potassium deficiency (hypokalemia) or erectile dysfunction.

If you do consume licorice root extract, the maximum recommended dosage is a maximum of six to 18 grams a day in order to limit the amount of glycyrrhizin. (26) Side effects to watch for include edema, high blood pressure, low potassium levels and chronic fatigue. Also, stop taking licorice root two weeks before surgery, as it may interfere with blood pressure control during surgical procedures.

Your Turn. Have you tried any of these natural remedies? What’s your favorite. Share in the comments below.

Sources
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=72 [2]
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=23 [3]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5949311/ [4]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6085528/ [5]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6336564/ [6]

This Home Remedy Gets Rid of Colds or The Flu Fast

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Plus The Health Benefits of Each Ingredient

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Colds and the flu season is in full swing.   The flu definitely lays you down fast, but a cold can be just as bad.  It is easy to overlook how important it is to keep our immune system healthy for when the critters want to pay a visit.

All of a sudden you think you are coming down with something because you have itchy watery eyes, sneezing, congestion, achy and feeling… oh so tired!!!
Not to worry– I’ve got you covered.

Now, before you go into panic mode and run to the nearest retail store to purchase a few boxes of OTC medications  or what I like to call —pharma band-aids, because they do not target the root cause (the virus) let me tell you my about my secret elixir.

You probably have the ingredients to make an amazing and effective home remedy right in your kitchen. This and other home remedies for flu and colds will help you in getting rid of the flu symptoms naturally, while allowing your body do its job healing on its own.  Unlike the flu shot which only leaves you vulnerable to other illnesses.  (I actually did some research and wrote an article on what you should know about the flu shot. I think you’ll like it.)

Back to the remedy.  I highly recommend using organic ingredients because you will be using the whole fruit.  But if you can’t get organic, rinse the fruits with vinegar and or soapy water to –sort of reduce the pesticides and micro-organisms exposure.

Ingredients you will need

I like to add a few drops of echinacea tincture to Adults tea once it has cooled a bit.    However, kids may not like the bitter flavor at first.  I try a drop in their tea and see their reaction, but you can skip the tincture altogether and boil echinacea in its raw form (herbs)  then add the lemon, honey ginger syrup to that water to make a kid-friendly tea.
Step 1. Peel, slice clean the ingredients.

 

recipe for honey, ginger lemon cold and flu syrup

Step 2. I like to use mason glass jars or you can use any glass container with a cover.  In no particular order add lemon, ginger and limes until the jar is filled to the top leaving about an inch of space from the top.

Health Benefits of Lemons For Colds and The Flu

I use lemons or limes on a daily as the main source of  flavonoids, and vitamin C (This is what I take) Whether I use them in my warm lemon water in the mornings, vegetable juices, in a cooler tea during the summer or a delicious cozy tisane during the winter –they are a staple in my house.

Are lemons and limes really that good for you?  Absolutely and here’s why:

Phytonutrients,  with Antibiotic and Antioxidant Effects

Lemons and limes contain unique flavonoid compounds that have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. Of special interest in limes have been flavonoids called flavonol glycosides, including many kaempferol-related molecules. While these flavonoids have been shown to stop cell division in many cancer cell lines, they are perhaps most interesting for their antibiotic effects.

Furthermore, lemons and limes are an excellent source of vitamin C, one of the most important antioxidants in nature. Vitamin C  (This is what I take) is one of the main antioxidants found in food and the primary water-soluble antioxidant in the body.
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Vitamin C travels through the body neutralizing any free radicals with which it comes into contact in the aqueous environments in the body both inside and outside cells. Free radicals can interact with the healthy cells of the body, damaging them and their membranes, and also cause a lot of inflammation, or painful swelling, in the body.

Step 3. Pour Manuka honey and local raw honey over the ingredients until they are covered. Stir to ensure all of the ingredients are covered in the honey.  Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory which helps with sooth a sore throat, target inflammation in the sinuses but mainly inflammation in general.

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Health Benefits of Ginger

Ginger extracts have been shown to have both antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects on cells. [1]
Ginger has a long tradition of being very effective in alleviating symptoms of gastrointestinal distress according to this article. In herbal medicine, ginger is regarded as an excellent carminative (a substance which promotes the elimination of intestinal gas) and intestinal spasmolytic (a substance which relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract). Modern scientific research has revealed that ginger possesses numerous therapeutic properties including antioxidant effects, an ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds, and direct anti-inflammatory effects.

Step 4. Let the mixture sit for a day or longer to allow for ginger, lime, and lemons to infuse into the honey.  Cover the mixture and store it in the refrigerator for several months. You can just eat a spoonful of the mixture at the onset of symptoms and throughout the day or add a tablespoon to your favorite tea.

natural remedies for cold flu and sore throat.Health Benefits of Manuka Honey

The antimicrobial activity in most kinds of honey is due to the enzymatic production of hydrogen peroxide. However, another kind of honey, called non-peroxide honey (viz., manuka honey), displays significant antibacterial effects even when the hydrogen peroxide activity is blocked. Its mechanism may be related to the low pH level of honey and its high sugar content (high osmolarity) that is enough to hinder the growth of microbes. [2]

Medical grade honey  has potent in vitro bactericidal activity against antibiotic-resistant bacteria causing several life-threatening infections to humans.  (Try Manuka Honey here)

I hope you don’t get sick this year, but if you do I sincerely hope this remedy can help you or a loved one.

 How do you prevent colds and the flu? What other home remedies do you use to treat them naturally? Share your experiences and comments below.

 

** Things to consider before consuming this citrus elixir:

If you have kidney or gallbladder problems you may want to avoid eating lemon or lime peels and oxalates.

Do not give honey to infants under one year old.  Why? Honey contains an enzyme that their little stomachs can’t digest.

 

References:

https://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=72 [1]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3609166/ [2]

Vitamin C- Immunity Boost Juice for Cold and Flu

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(Date: November 2011) Cold and Flu season has finally arrived.  Most people I know are sick with some type of cold or sinus infection–  of course, I wasn’t the exception and came down with a mild case of the flu.  I am now feeling better thanks to my teas, home remedies, wholesome foods  and much-needed rest.

There is nothing to fear though, these bugs have nothing on you because  this delicious and nutritious Vitamin C- Immunity Boost Juice , will keep them away. 

Vitamin C in a purple juice?  Yep.  Did you know that a head of red cabbage has about  797%  DV’s of  Vitamin C?  That was news for me a couple of years ago and that is when I started juicing it more often.

So, by drinking this juice you will be roughly boosting 198% of this amazing healing Vitamin into your body. Neat, isn’t it?

How about 2,038 mg of Potassium or 58% of the recommended Daily value.    As we all know tangerine, and lemons provide another boost of Vitamin C.  Then the ginger and pomegranate provide Antioxidants to take this healing drink to the next level.

Enjoy this drink during anytime you feel like you need a little help with immunity or simply drink it for prevention.     However, keep in mind that you should not consume raw cruciferous if you have thyroid disease and under the care of your Integrative Endocrinologist.   Read my article here  where I talk in-depth about the reasons why some people  should and shouldn’t eat raw cruciferous.

Question: What is your favorite juice combination to give your body that boost of energy and vitamins? I’d love to hear your favorite juices or remedies in the comments below.

Stop The Flu or A Cold Fast with This Immunity Boost Drink

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Feeling run down and that you are coming down with something?  Stop the Flu or a Cold fast with this Immunity Boost healing drink.

I woke up with a sore throat and congestion the other morning– and that “oh no! I’ve been tagged by one of “those bugs ” feeling… Great!
So, I immediately headed to my FARMacy cabinet and pulled out a few goodies.  Let’s see:

Then all of a sudden… what do I see in my arsenal of packaged natural remedies? Ah ha! Immune strength 5 defenders by Real Mushrooms– Whaaaa? Now we are in business!
I knew I had a chance to get through my day.  I received a couple of samples from real mushrooms and remembered I had a bag of  5 defenders…Bingo!!! Time to head to the lab aka “my kitchen” ha!

Yes, now I will be able to say goodbye to this virus hopefully within 48 hours…

I am not kidding you. I drank healing elixir in the am and by the next day in the late afternoon, I was feeling so much better.  Yes, that is how effective it is.

At the first sign of a scratchy throat, runny nose or that feeling that you’re coming down with something drink this.  Perhaps, you are going on a trip?  Drink it when you leave for the airport.  Planes are one of the top breeding grounds for viruses.

So, if you travel a lot make this your number one companion.  It works…It really works.!   How? I am glad you asked:

Let’s start with the ingredients:

Ingredients:

~ Black Elderberry: has an extensive history of being used in the early stages of seasonal and immune challenges
~ Echinacea: is an herb of the day see family with strong immune promoting properties
Andrographis is a bitter herb packed with compounds known to help support immune system function at onset.
Warning: They’re not kidding when they say is bitter.

~ Immunity Strenght “5 Defenders” ~ Contain 5 medicinal mushrooms:

These mushrooms are hot water and alcohol extracted to gain all the beneficial beta glucans, triterpenes and other bio-active compounds

5 Defenders are well known to boost immunity.

–Reishi: a famous herb/adaptogen in TCM and Japanese medicine that has a track record of over 2, 000 years. Aids in liver support, immune function, healthy heart function and promotes restful sleep.

–Chaga: a dense, dark black canker that is found on the outer regions of the birch tree where it is infected by the fungus, Chaga is a canker that has been produced by the tree. Chaga is rich in betuclinic acid and superoxide dismutase (SOD).

–Maitake: one of the most well-regarded and studied mushrooms out there. An adaptogen that supports healthy glucose metabolism and supports the immune system.

–Shiitake: Another wonderful source of beta-glucan as well. It supports healthy cholesterol levels and supports the immune system.

–Turkey Tail: Contains high amounts of beta-glucans – one of the world’s leading anti-cancer drugs was derived from this mushroom.

Your Turn. What do you take or drink when you start feeling like you’re coming down with something?  I’d love to hear about it in the comments.

What You Should Know About The Flu Shot + (Natural Flu Shot Juice Recipe)

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Don’t you feel that there is too much information and misinformation on whether the flu shot works or not?

I know that It can be daunting and frustrating to sort out through the real evidence vs unfounded facts. That’s why I decided to do my own research and condensed all of this information within one article so that you can finally have a clear understanding of this controversial topic.

As a bonus, I  am going to show you exactly how I protect my family from getting the flu– so you too can learn how to protect yours.

Let’s start by learning a little bit about the flu vaccine:

What’s In The Flu Shot and Is it Effective?

In case you are not aware the flu shot contains a cocktail of chemicals that you definitely do not need.  Dr. Julian Whitaker further warns: thimerosal is 50% ethyl mercury the most toxic biological poison on earth.

Ethyl mercury is so toxic that the EPA requires full protective gear and self-contained air, for workers cleaning up wastewater containing 200 parts per billion.

A flu shot contains close to 25,000 ppb’s. That  is astronomically high and way beyond what the FDA’s “recommended safe levels.”  With a 75% no success rate, most people end up getting the flu anyway. Now let’s take a look at the cocktail of chemicals…

The Ingredients:

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Original image source from the CDC.gov website

I don’t know about you, but I do not want formaldehyde or Thimerosal (mercury) in my body. We get enough toxins from the environment as it is. Egg protein? I am sure it is not from free range, pasture or organic eggs– enough said!

The effectiveness of the flu shot depends on how well the flu vaccine is matched to the current season’s viruses strand as stated by the CDC below.

Remember that the “flu” isn’t always caused by the flu virus –7% of ILI (influenza-like illness) is the influenza virus, and since no one is really looking to test for the influenza virus association to pneumonia (the biggest part of the killer statistic) it is just an assumption. So how can the flu vaccine help prevent the lion’s share of the deaths when the association is more with ILI?

According to Cochrane Reviews when they went to find how well vaccination helped people prevent pneumonia or death – they couldn’t find any. (Read the full article here)

Here is what  the authority in Diseases  (CDC) has to say about the Flu Vaccine: 

[note note_color=”#eef5e3″ text_color=”#432723″ radius=”9″]During years when the flu vaccine is not well matched to circulating viruses, it’s possible that no benefit from flu vaccination may be observed.

During years when there is a good match between the flu vaccine and circulating viruses, it’s possible to measure substantial benefits from vaccination in terms of preventing flu illness. However, even during years when the vaccine match is very good, the benefits of vaccination will vary across the population, depending on characteristics of the person being vaccinated and even, potentially, which vaccine was used.[/note]

 

Who Should Not Get a Flu Shot

The CDC warns that if you have suspicions that you or anyone in your family has an egg allergy you should absolutely not get a flu shot.

Children younger than 6 months are too young to get a flu shot.  People with severe, life-threatening allergies to the flu vaccine or any ingredient in the vaccine. This might include gelatin, antibiotics, or other ingredients.

Additionally, people who have the following medical conditions:

  • Asthma
  • Neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions [including disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerve, and muscle such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy (seizure disorders), stroke, intellectual disability (mental retardation), moderate to severe developmental delay, muscular dystrophy, or spinal cord injury].
  • Chronic lung disease (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] and cystic fibrosis)
  • Heart disease (such as congenital heart disease, congestive heart failure, and coronary artery disease)
  • Blood disorders (such as sickle cell disease)
  • Endocrine disorders (such as diabetes mellitus)
  • Kidney disorders
  • Liver disorders
  • Metabolic disorders (such as inherited metabolic disorders and mitochondrial disorders)
  • Weakened immune system due to disease or medication (such as people with HIV or AIDS, or cancer, or those on chronic steroids)
  • People younger than 19 years of age who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy
  • People who are morbidly obese (Body Mass Index, or BMI, of 40 or greater)

Note: There are certain flu shots that have different age indications. For example, people younger than 65 years of age should not get the high-dose flu shot and people who are younger than 18 years old or older than 64 years old should not get the intradermal flu shot. 

 

Further evidence- In 2014 CDC Issues a Public Apology

For the first time we can remember, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are going on the record, saying the flu vaccine won’t work this year. The warning comes just before the busiest part of flu season, in January and February. Unfortunately, there won’t be any refund for any of the patients or insurance companies who spent money on flu shots earlier this fall. (source)

 What Can You Do To Prevent The Flu Virus?

Remember,  Your best weapon of mass prevention against any type of virus is– a strong immune system.

If you’ve been nourishing your body all year long you are a step ahead of the game.  However, if you have been slacking in the healthy foods department—here is what I do:

  • Start supplementing with the best type of Vitamin D3 (I prefer and use this liquid Vitamin D , Vitamin C, (We use this at home)  or use Coromega (which my son loves).  It’s a great combination of vitamin D3 and Omega 3’s (try Coreomega here)– and of course your own elderberry syrup.  I like wellness mama’s homemade elderberry syrup,  or you can purchase a good quality one in a natural store or online.
  • Adequate sleep~  meaning 7-8 solid hours of sleep at night (the earlier hours of sleep is when the body heals between 10-2 am)
  • A diet rich in wholesome foods and stress management techniques is essential in getting your immune system tuned up.
  •  Juicing ~ is an excellent way to boost your immune system, get your vitamins, minerals, and prebiotics in one serving.

In an excerpt from an article from Roman Bistryanki  he talks about the importance of supplementing with Vitamin D3: 

In this randomized clinical trial, daily supplementation with 1200 IU vitamin D3 in school children between December and March showed a significant preventive effect against influenza A, although no significant difference was observed for influenza B… daily dietary probiotic supplementation was a safe effective way to reduce fever and other symptoms in small children. Moreover, a significant preventive effect of a product containing echinacea, propolis, and vitamin C on the incidence of respiratory tract infections was observed in children. [21]

Robert further adds: We could use vitamin D – you produce this if you get a good amount of sunshine – probiotics, vitamin C, and other natural options. We can also be careful to wash our hands properly and even use a face mask when appropriate.

PIN it for later…

 

Read the full article here

And finally, here is My Flu Shot Juice #1 recipe. (I will be posting a series of flu shot variations in the coming weeks)

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Natural Flu Shot Juice #1

Natural Flu Shot Juice #1

Ingredients

  • 4 carrots
  • 3 cucumbers
  • 1 thumb size ginger
  • 2 leaves of fennel
  • 1 radish
  • 1 small tomato
  • 1 inch of lemongrass (anti-viral)
  • 1 inch fresh turmeric root (nuff said)
  • 1 orange pepper ( up to 250 mgs of vitamin C)
  • 1 small orange
  • 1 bunch of dandelion greens
  • 1 whole lime juice

Instructions

  1. Juice with your juicer of preference.
  2. Some people often ask me what type of juicer do I use?
  3. It really is a matter of preference.
  4. I personally love this masticating juicer because I get the most from my veggies. However, I also adore my first conventional juicer.
  5. There is another awesome choice which is the Nutribullet. It is great as it pulverizes all of the veggies so nothing goes to waste.
  6. The most important part is that you drink your veggies 🙂

Notes

Featured Healing Ingredient: Lemongrass

Anti-microbial Activity

Sloan-Kettering also indicates that extracts of lemongrass have anti-microbial properties, helping prevent or slow the growth of bacteria and fungi. A study published in the January 2012 issue of "Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice" found that an oil extract from lemongrass inhibited growth of streptococcus bacteria in the laboratory, while research in the March 2009 issue of "Phytomedicine" studied the effectiveness of a lemongrass infusion in human subjects with human immunodeficiency virus who had an oral fungal infection called thrush.

Researchers found that an oral rinse administered three times daily was more effective than gentian violet, an anti-fungal medication. Larger studies are needed to confirm this benefit, however.
source: livestrong

https://www.healyounaturally.com/what-you-should-know-about-the-flu-vaccine/

 

Now I have a question for you: Do you feel the flu shot is effective? Would you still get a flu shot after reading this article? I’d love to hear your experiences in the comments below

References
https://www.vaccinationcouncil.org/2013/10/15/the-flu-vaccine-something-to-sneeze-at-by-roman-bystrianyk/
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm

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