Flu Shots, Colds and Imaginary Friends

Boy oh boy, they are hawking those flu vaccines now - it's "that" time of year. I haven't had one since the 70's when I actually GOT the flu from the darn vaccine. Enough. I swore them off long before I learned how really worthless they are, and in fact, learned the harmful effects.

While the annual flu vaccine is touted as the "best" way to avoid catching the seasonal flu, what many fail to realize is that there's virtually NO good scientific evidence to support it. Again and again, the Cochrane Database Review—which is the gold standard for assessing the scientific evidence for the effectiveness of commonly used medical interventions—has concluded that flu vaccines do not appear to have any measurable benefit either for children, adults, or seniors. (taken from Mercola.com)

An article on Natural News tells the long term effects of flu shot toxicity in your body - not pretty - but you can read it here:  http://www.naturalnews.com/033891_vaccines_delayed_injury.html
Briefly, the toxins in the vaccine can build up over time to substantially increase the odds that Altzheim's will be in your future.

As if that isn't enough, this year they have a super one for seniors - four times the "protection" they say. It's an ugly experiment where once again people are used as guinea pigs and given false assurance they will not get sick if they get one. From what I have read, this one has even more side effects too. Such a bonus! Especially when it doesn't work to prevent the flu in the first place.

Truth be told, if you have a very healthy immune system, you should be able to ward off viruses and not buckle to your bed. Counting on your imaginary friend, the flu shot, you have also increased your toxicity levels. The binders in those shots are mercury, thimerosol (yes they quit using it for awhile but it's back in again) and other contaminants you really do not want circulating in your body.

It's painful to go grocery shopping because I have so much duct tape on my mouth and my filters turned on to keep quiet. Gallons of milk (not organic) packages of hamburger buns (fluff filler with NO nutritional value whatsoever), prepackaged lunch meat and hot dogs (nitrates anyone?) huge bags of chips, corn chips and cookies - it's all to much to see. People consuming diets like that will definitely get any colds or viruses that are floating around. There is nothing in a typical grocery cart that is full of anti-oxidants and nutrition to keep a body well. This really matters! OMG - where are the food police when you need them?  The typical diet does absolutely nothing for your immune system.  I know I harp on this a lot, but with good reason.  People may know in their hearts they should "eat better" but wow, to actually make the changes?  Not so much.

And I wonder how many people actually use the disinfectant wipes for their carts that are offered at the doorway into the store?

I saw on Dr. Oz an experiment they did to show how far a sneeze travels. It was enough to make me want to wear a full helmet! Twelve feet or more - think about that.

We went to see the movie "Contagion". I've never had the habit of touching my face a lot with my hands, but if you do, go see that movie. Washing your hands in the restroom does no good unless you use the towel you dried your hands with to also open the door to get out. That handle on the door is full of the bacteria of all the people who did NOT wash their hands. Comforting, eh? I don't know how we are supposed to be watchful of terrorists if we can't even keep ourselves germ free - we aren't watching what we are doing at all!

Here is an except from Dr. Mercola's site on washing hands - the information might surprise you!

"Washing your hands frequently is one of the easiest ways to wipe out germs and viruses and reduce your chances of becoming sickened by them. Thorough hand-washing truly is an important step, as you are at far greater risk of passing on an infection by shaking someone's hand than even by sharing a kiss.


One report even found that regular hand washing may be more effective than drugs in preventing the spread of respiratory viruses such as influenza.

When you wash up, plain soap and water will do. Do not make the mistake of using antibacterial cleansers, as their widespread use is leading to strains of resistant bacteria, or "superbugs," which cause the ingredients to lose effectiveness for the times when they really are needed, such as for surgeons prior to surgery.

Further, the active ingredient in most antibacterial products is triclosan, an antibacterial agent that kills bacteria and inhibits bacterial growth. But not only does triclosan kill bacteria, it also has been shown to kill human cells.

Antibacterial soaps are also no more effective than regular soaps. One study found people who used antibacterial soaps and cleansers developed a cough, runny nose, sore throat, fever, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms just as often as people who used products that did not contain antibacterial ingredients. So please avoid making the mistake of using antibacterial liquids and soaps."

(I won't elaborate on the dangers of triclosan right now, but it should be on a list of toxins that you avoid!  Read your labels.  I discovered a wonderful shea butter soap that leaves my hands soft in lieu of the anti-bacterial soaps I had by every sink in the house.)

I may sound a bit germophobic to you, I don't think I am. I call it "preventative-wise". Between making sure my body gets what it needs to stay healthy and being cautious in public places I manage to not succumb to whatever yuck is "going around". Just that phrase is silly. It will "go around" until people start getting smarter or watch that movie for a jolt on how careless they are. Seriously. Your body WANTS to survive - just give it what it needs - not caloric content devoid of nutrition.

Preventative care for avoiding colds/flu according to Dr. Mercola, and several others in preventative medicine, amounts to increasing Vitamin D levels, decrease or eliminate sugars (esp. fructose) get regular good sleep and exercise, eat nutritionally to boost that immune system. I would add, of course, keeping your hands clean.

(By the way, drowning yourself in orange juice at the first sign of a cold isn't wise - it's sugary. Try lots of water, a vitamin C pill and herbal teas like ginger that will make you sweat. Good old chicken soup, preferably home made with lots of garlic and pepper is an excellent tonic.  It actually thins the mucus associated with colds - it is not an old wives tale that it is good for you.  The canned soups will not be as beneficial as home made, but if it's all you have, add generous amounts of pepper and garlic to it.  Stay away from milk and dairy which will only add to the congestion.)

Take control of your health. You can do this!  And remember -  The only benefit of flu shots is found in the bank accounts of the pharmaceutical companies. As for imaginary friends, just keep that friend healthy!