Louis Pasteur,

the founder of the "germ theory," admitted on his death bed

that the terrain or the internal health of the individual was ultimately

the deciding factor between health and sickness. Germs were only a secondary

factor that could not cause disease in a healthy body.

Some physicians

actually go a step further and state that a cold and flu is the body's

way to detoxify or cleanse itself of excessive mucous and debris.

So how does

one strengthen the immune system to ward off the cold and flu?

1. Eat right

for your type. Unhealthy dietary habits can lower immune system function.

All forms of refined sugars can suppress the white blood cells' ability

to destroy unhealthy bacteria. Eating within your beneficial food list

will ensure that you absorb proper nutrients and will also prevent food

allergies.

2. Avoid alcohol.

Ethanol puts a strain on the detoxification process of the liver. It also

weakens a variety of immune system responses.

3. Destress

your body. The adrenal glands are the stress glands of the body. If you

are exhausted but keep pushing, the general adaptive syndrome will set

in and you will eventually depress your immune system as well.

4. Probiotics.

Healthy bacteria in the intestinal tract are essential for a strong immune

system. Healthy bowel flora will fight off unhealthy bacteria, viruses

and parasites. Supplement with a multi-strain probiotic daily.

5. Exercise

regularly. Aerobic exercise increases natural T-Killer cell activity,

which helps prevent and fight infection.

6. Nerve system

integrity. Since the nerve system commands and controls all systems of

the body, it is vital for you to have a strong nerve system, free from

interference. How is that possible? Specific orthopedic and neurological

checks, as well as a surface EMG screening, may determine possible nerve

root interference, which weakens the nerve system and in turn the immune

system.

7. Protect

yourself from electromagnetics. We live in a world where we are bombarded

with electrical frequencies -- cell phones, microwaves, radio waves, computers,

TV, etc. Wearing a simple magnet may help protect your body from this

constant assault, and in turn, keep your immune system healthy.

8. Supplement

with high-quality nutrients. Special nutrients like zinc, vitamin C, manganese,

IP6, Colostrum, Lycopene, Astralagus, Ellagic Acid, etc., all have immune-enhancing

properties. But how do you know which company or brand name to trust?

There is a lot of junk out there in the vitamin world, so it is vital

to check for nutrient compatibility. An easy and painless way is with

a Body Scan, or "electrodermal screening." Don't just create

"expensive urine." Get your nutrients tested for compatibility

and absorption.

With 23 years

experience under her belt, Dr. "V" Desaulniers maintains a successful,

wholistic health care practice in Fayetteville. For a free demonstration

and consultation, call 770-719-8785.

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