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By Dr. Jane Smolnik, ND, Iridologist
This year it is of utmost importance that we pay attention to
strengthening our immune systems naturally. Using certain
herbs, foods, supplements and homeopathic remedies can
help you avoid catching a cold or flu and build your immune
system. If you do catch a virus, they can help relieve the symptoms
and shorten the duration and severity of the illness.
What most people don’t realize is how much your daily diet has an impact on the strength of your
immune system. If you or your child are eating sweets daily, processed foods, junk food, drinking
soda or other sweetened beverages regularly, you are weakening your immunity and will be more
likely to catch virus’s. One teaspoon of sugar (soda has about 9-11 tbsp.) can weaken your immune
system for 4 hours. I believe that this is why so many people are now having an extreme difficulty
fighting illnesses. (Besides repeated antibiotic use)
Try eating more vegetables, at least 4-5 servings a day! Along with eggs for breakfast, how about a
few pieces of steamed asparagus, some spinach, squash or a few tomato slices. Have a salad with
lunch, and at least two vegetables with dinner. Fresh fruit can also bolster vitamin C and help build
resistance. Eat berries daily! Especially frozen - freezing beries breaks the cell wall and releases
more color pigments containing the beneficial bioflavanoids. Avoid all white flour (eat only WHOLE
grains), baked goods, sugary cereals, cookies, cakes, candy, and sweets. You’ll feel so much
stronger than you realize!
Good Natural Vitamins a MUST!
It is very important to take a good quality, plant-based not synthetic, multi-vitamin/ mineral supplement
daily which supplies you with vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids,
proanthocyanadines, bioflavanoids, green foods, enzymes and more. (see www.drjanesvitamins.com
) Taking 2000-4000 mg. of Vitamin C every day will help you fight infections. Eating garlic regularly or
taking odorless garlic capsules helps fight viral, bacterial, and yeast infections. Bee propolis is known
as Russian penicillin and is often found in natural vitamin supplements. It is collected by bees to
protect the hives from infection.
Super Antioxidants
I HIGHLY recommend using Super Antioxidants daily! Not only fo they help reduce the signs of aging,
along with aches and pains, but they can greatly increase your immune system, being 20 - 50 times
more potent than Vitamin C and E! I use a supplement called 'Pro-Liberator' which has 120,000 ORAC
units. Very powerful! (ORAC units are a way of measuring just how much antioxidant properties are in
each product - they vary tremendously!) (go to: www.drjanesvitamins.com to order)
Using Echinacea (purple coneflower) herbal extract regularly can help you avoid or reduce the severity
and duration of viral illnesses. 40 drops for an adult taken 4-6 times a day at the first sign of a cold can
help you avoid it completely. Usnea extract is made from a lichen and is proven 5 times more
powerful than penicillin in fighting upper respiratory infections, sinus, strep and throat infections!
Those with autoimmune diseases should consider using Astragalus instead of Echinacea to
strengthen the spleen and immune system. It is a safe, long term immune system tonic.
Oil of Oregano
My favorite is a high-quality, full-strength Oil of Oregano. It is a very powerful agent against bacterial,
viral, parasitic, and fungal infections. I recommend keeping some on hand! It’s an excellent general
tonic and immune stimulant. You can take one or two capsules a day, or place one or two drops of the
oil under the tongue to go immediately into the blood and lymph system. 4-5 drops can also be placed
in juice and taken several times a day. This can be your best defense against the flu! See article
here: (oregano oil)
(You can order at : www.crystalgardenherbs.com)
Therapeutic value of Colloidal Silver
Also consider using Colloidal Silver for excellent anti-viral protection! It works great to help avoid or
reduce symptoms of colds and flu. The body has an innate ability to rejuvenate and restore itself to
optimum health. When taken daily, Colloidal Silver acts as an optimal immune system supporter by
helping the body fight invaders. Medical tests indicate no known adverse effects from the use of
properly prepared Colloidal Silver, and there has never been a recorded case of drug interaction with
any other medication. The body does not develop a tolerance to Colloidal Silver and no allergic
reaction has ever been recorded.
How Colloidal Silver Works
The presence of Colloidal Silver near an invader disables its oxygen-metabolism enzyme, its chemical
lung, so to say. Within a few minutes, the invader suffocates and dies, and is cleared out of our bodies
by the immune, lymphatic and elimination systems. Unlike pharmaceutical antibiotics, which destroy
beneficial enzymes, Colloidal Silver leaves these tissue-cell enzymes intact, as they are radically
different than those enzymes of primitive single-celled life. Thus, Colloidal Silver is absolutely safe for
humans, reptiles, plants and all multi-celled living matter.* (See article here on 'Colloidal Silver' )
Not to be underestimated is the value of maintaining good colon health! The Chinese have
long equated respiratory problems with poor bowel function. If waste product is not being
removed in a timely fashion then toxins build up in the body, and particularly the respiratory
system. Be sure to take a good Bowel Detox, as well as keep the intestines in fighting shape
with friendly bacteria, such as acidophilus or Probiotics. Enzymes are a must! Take a
broad spectrum enzyme combination, such as Pro-Enzymes both with meals and
between meals.
Homeopathic Remedies
A recent clinical study of 100 patients showed that using the homeopathic remedy Influenzinum 9C
resulted in 72 percent avoiding the flu or cold for two winters. Oscillococcinum is the most popular
homeopathic flu remedy in France. It heightens the immune response to viral illnesses. It can be
taken with other herbs and supplements.
Regular daily exercise and fresh air will also keep your lymph moving and your immune system
strong. Try rebounding (jumping on a min-trampoline) everyday, even if it's just 2-5 minutes, several
times a day. Be sure to wear a hat when out in the cold. Getting plenty of sleep and daily relaxation to
reduce stress will also help. Keeping your self strong and healthy not only protects you from the flu,
but many other ills as well.
Jane Smolnik is a Naturopathic Doctor and Iridologist at the Asheville Center for Chiropractic and
Healing Arts. You can reach her at 828-777-JANE or visit www.ultimatehealing.com
www.UltimateHealing.com/avoidingcolds.html
