WAKE UP PEOPLE
What smart choices
can we make for our bodies?
FLU-TALK
MINIMIZING FLU IMPACT
WITH NATURAL METHODS
(Notes derived fron a "Flu Talk" given by Rhode Island health professionals - Mary Blue (Farmacy Herbs), Karlo Beger (Shiatsu Therapist), Cris Monteiro (Providence Community Accupuncture), John Mcgonnigle
(Homeopathic MD), and Helen Drew (RI Dept of Health).)
PREVENTIVE EATING
Did you know that eating a diet that is rich in organic veggies and low in processed, fried, and sugary food is a great way for helping stay healthy and for getting over the flu fast if you do get it?
A body besieged with toxins has a harder time fighting off viruses and bacteria because it is too busy processing the toxins and cannot support the Immune System, the Circulatory System, and the elimination processes in their fight to rid the body of pathogens.
Raw garlic is one of the most important flu preventatives. Try some crushed garlic with a spoonful of honey, which is a raw natural antipbiotic. Turmeric, Cayenne, Ginger, Sage, Thyme, and Oregano are spices and herbs that can help prevent the fllu. It is great to incorporate these into your cooking. You might also choose to consider adding more of the following foods into your diet (if you do not already do so)...
Local organic vegetables
Local GMO-free meat and eggs
Organic grains (brown rice, quinoa)
Organic fruit and veggies
Miso
You can try unpasteurized fermented foods; which are high in Vitamin C, are very cleansing, and have a beneficial effect on the digestive system.
FOODS TO AVOID!
Sugar feeds bacteria and viruses. The process of making bread or beer is a great example of this; sugar feeds the bacteria and it multiplies. The same thing happens in our bodies.
Coffee dehydrates the body and depletes it of vitamins and minerals, especially B vitamins that help support the immune system. If you are a coffee drinker you might want to limit your daily consumption to one or two cups, ot switch to tea.
Alcohol clogs up the liver and can inhibit the immune system. It also turns into sugar which feeds bacteria and viruses.
Processed Foods - with preservatives, food coloring, and partially hydrogenated fats - keep our bodies at an overworked state. The liver and other organs become stressed and literally clog up.
THE STRESS/ILLNESS
CONNECTION
The effects of stress on immune system functioning and overall level of wellness have been studied and well-documented. Chronic stress can raise cortisol levels and weaken our immune system, making us more susceptible to colds and the flu, as well as more serious health problems.
Nutrition, exercise, sleep, and attitude all have an impact on our stress levels.
ADAPTOGENIC HERBS can help reduce stress. You might pick one of these to work with:
Astragulus Tea, Tincture or Capsules (childsafe)
Siberian Ginseng Tincture
Holy Basil Tea (childsafe)
NERVINES help nourish our nervous system and can help deal with daily stress. You can inquire about these with a naturopathic physician or at Farmacy Herbs in Providence, The Herb Wyfe in Wickford, or Seven Arrows Farm in Attleboro.
NOTE: This information has not been evaluated by the FDA.
Thank you to Mary Blue, owner of Farmacy Herbs for sharing the information on this page, as well as other talk participants - Karlo Beger (Shiatsu Therapist), Cris Monteiro (Providence Community Accupuncture), John Mcgonnigle
(Homeopathic MD), and Helen Drew (RI Dept of Health).
GROW YOUR OWN
MEDICINAL HERB GARDEN
With Heirloom Seeds
WITH NATURAL METHODS
(Notes derived fron a "Flu Talk" given by Rhode Island health professionals - Mary Blue (Farmacy Herbs), Karlo Beger (Shiatsu Therapist), Cris Monteiro (Providence Community Accupuncture), John Mcgonnigle
(Homeopathic MD), and Helen Drew (RI Dept of Health).)
PREVENTIVE EATING
Did you know that eating a diet that is rich in organic veggies and low in processed, fried, and sugary food is a great way for helping stay healthy and for getting over the flu fast if you do get it?
A body besieged with toxins has a harder time fighting off viruses and bacteria because it is too busy processing the toxins and cannot support the Immune System, the Circulatory System, and the elimination processes in their fight to rid the body of pathogens.
Raw garlic is one of the most important flu preventatives. Try some crushed garlic with a spoonful of honey, which is a raw natural antipbiotic. Turmeric, Cayenne, Ginger, Sage, Thyme, and Oregano are spices and herbs that can help prevent the fllu. It is great to incorporate these into your cooking. You might also choose to consider adding more of the following foods into your diet (if you do not already do so)...
Local organic vegetables
Local GMO-free meat and eggs
Organic grains (brown rice, quinoa)
Organic fruit and veggies
Miso
You can try unpasteurized fermented foods; which are high in Vitamin C, are very cleansing, and have a beneficial effect on the digestive system.
FOODS TO AVOID!
Sugar feeds bacteria and viruses. The process of making bread or beer is a great example of this; sugar feeds the bacteria and it multiplies. The same thing happens in our bodies.
Coffee dehydrates the body and depletes it of vitamins and minerals, especially B vitamins that help support the immune system. If you are a coffee drinker you might want to limit your daily consumption to one or two cups, ot switch to tea.
Alcohol clogs up the liver and can inhibit the immune system. It also turns into sugar which feeds bacteria and viruses.
Processed Foods - with preservatives, food coloring, and partially hydrogenated fats - keep our bodies at an overworked state. The liver and other organs become stressed and literally clog up.
THE STRESS/ILLNESS
CONNECTION
The effects of stress on immune system functioning and overall level of wellness have been studied and well-documented. Chronic stress can raise cortisol levels and weaken our immune system, making us more susceptible to colds and the flu, as well as more serious health problems.
Nutrition, exercise, sleep, and attitude all have an impact on our stress levels.
ADAPTOGENIC HERBS can help reduce stress. You might pick one of these to work with:
Astragulus Tea, Tincture or Capsules (childsafe)
Siberian Ginseng Tincture
Holy Basil Tea (childsafe)
NERVINES help nourish our nervous system and can help deal with daily stress. You can inquire about these with a naturopathic physician or at Farmacy Herbs in Providence, The Herb Wyfe in Wickford, or Seven Arrows Farm in Attleboro.
NOTE: This information has not been evaluated by the FDA.
Thank you to Mary Blue, owner of Farmacy Herbs for sharing the information on this page, as well as other talk participants - Karlo Beger (Shiatsu Therapist), Cris Monteiro (Providence Community Accupuncture), John Mcgonnigle
(Homeopathic MD), and Helen Drew (RI Dept of Health).
GROW YOUR OWN
MEDICINAL HERB GARDEN
With Heirloom Seeds
THE BENEFITS OF TEAS
AND HERBS
IN COMBATTING THE FLU
TEAS can help address many of our body's requirements. The Farmacy Herbs prevention protocol is to pick one or two herbs, usually prepared as tea, selecting an herb to address each different requirement: adaptogen (mentioned in article to the right), anti-bacterial/aromatic, tonic, nervine, detoxifying, and immune. All the herbs listed directly below are sale for children.
Anti-bacterial/aromatic herbs are great for a sore throat. Breathing in steam from a hot cup of tea made with sage, oregano, thyme or ginger, will clear clogged sinuses.
Tonics are high in vitamins and mineras and give our bodies a boost of nourishment - nettles tea, alfalfa tea, confrey tea.
Nervines nourish the nervous system - oatstraw tea, lemon balm tea, chamomile tea.
Immune herbs help build the body's resistance - echinacea tincture, licorice tincture or tea, astragulus tea, tincture or capsule. (Do not take Echinacea for more than one week at a time.)
Supplements are also important to include in your regimen: Colloidal Silver is a strong natural anti-biotic. Zinc, Vitamin C and Vitamin D are also essential. Get your sunlight! In studies at Oregon State University, Vitamin D proved to e a strong immune system modulator. For individual recommended doses check out: http://ods.od.nih.gov/index.aspx.
Note: This information has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose or treat diseases. Check with your naturopath or other medical doctor before starting an herbal protocol.
ALL-NATURAL HOUSEHOLD
DISINFECTANTS
Did you know that you can make your own all-natural hand wash and surface cleaner to disinfect hands, handles, toys and other surface that are commonly touched?
Anti-Viral/Anti-Biotic Hand Wash
1/2 gallon water
20 drops grapefruit seed extract
30 drops Tea Tree essential oil extract
Antiseptic Spray for Surfaces
1/2 gallon water
5 cups Vodka
30 drops Tea Tree oil
30 drops Lavender essential oil
Whole Foods also has some excellent all-natural cleaning products by manufacturers like Seventh Generation.
FLU TREATMENT
There is no cure-all herb or food for the flu. Carefully-selected herbs and foods help our bodies deal with the pathogens in our system. they support our circulatory system, elimination system, the liver, kidneys and more...
Febrifuge herbs may help induce sweating; anodynes are used to relieve pain; demulcents sooth musuc membranes, expectorants help clear mucus, and suppressant herbs like Wild Cherry Bark Syrup help to quiet coughing. Some of these will also help with sleep. It is best to consult with a naturopathic physician and herbalist on these matters.
Thank you to Mary Blue, owner of Farmacy Herbs for sharing all of this information.
REVOLUTIONARY DEFENSE AGAINST THE FLU
This season likely to be one of the most health-challenging on record. Now's the time to get your immune system in peak condition. Qivana has introduced a revolutionary solution, QORE DEFENSE. It's clinically proven. Based on Eastern medicine, the formula contains six of the most powerful and proven medicinal mushrooms, that activate the natural-killer cells in the immune system.
These mushrooms are grown on a bed of immune-supporting adaptogenic herbs, strengthening and enhancing potency and amplifying nutritional content. It's also important to know that the mushrooms are organically cultivated in a greenhouse environment under fully controlled conditions in the United States. Furthermore, QORE DEFENSE promotes energy and stamina.
