Before you vaccinate for the flu, you should understand what is in the vaccine. The flu shot contains a mixture of egg proteins including bird contaminant viruses. It also contains polysorbate 80 (associated with infertility in animals), formaldehyde (a known carcinogen), Triton X100 (detergent), sucrose (sugar), and thimerisol (50% mercury by weight). The multi-dose flu vaccines still contain mercury which is the third most toxic item known to mankind. You should not ingest or inject any mercury containing products. Looking at this cornucopia of toxic ingredients should make it clear that it is best to avoid injecting the flu vaccine in any living being.

Have you ever wondered why people who get the flu shot then suddenly get sick a few weeks later?  Personally I have never received the flu shot and I never get sick, in fact I can not even remember having the flu.  Please do your research before injecting something into your body.

The CDC recommends that all children aged six months and older should get the flu vaccine. However, a review of over 51 studies involving 290,000 children reported, “…no evidence that injecting children 6-24 months of age with a flu shot was any more effective than a placebo. In children over two years, it was effective only 33% of the time in preventing the flu. Stated another way, the flu vaccine was useless for two-thirds of the children that received it. Another study found that the Flumist vaccine “…did not provide any protection against hospitalizations in pediatric subjects, especially children with asthma. On the contrary, we found a {300%} increased risk of hospitalization in subjects who did get the Flumist vaccine.”

You would think that the flu vaccine would be effective in preventing the elderly from getting the flu. A review of 75 studies found that vaccinating the elderly was ineffective at preventing the complications from the flu. In fact, the researchers commented that the available evidence supporting the use of the flu vaccine in the elderly is of such poor quality the studies provide no guidance on the safety of the flu vaccine.

Flulaval, the most commonnly prescribed flu vaccine on the market, contains 25ug of mercury per dose along with formaldehyde. Formaldehyde, as stated above, is a known carcinogen. In fact, this dose of thimerosol exceeds the EPA’s safety limit of mercury exposure by over 250 times. Mercury is a known neurotoxin and is the third-most toxic element known to mankind. Injecting mercury into any living being should be outlawed and here we are trying to get our silver fillings out but then receiving injections!

How can you prevent becoming ill from the flu? Maintaining adequate vitamin A and D levels help the immune system fight viral infections. Furthermore, ingesting daily amounts of vitamin C (2-5,000mg/day) can also help. Finally, drinking adequate amounts of water to maintain hydration helps the immune system ward off infection.  As always, investigate a good supplement and determine if it works for you!  Let us help you determine which supplements your body specifically needs.

References:
Vaccines for preventing influenza in healthy children." The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2 (2008).
The American Thoracic Society’s 105th International Conference, May 15-20, 2009, San Diego. C94 VIRAL INFECTIONS IN CHILDHOOD RESPIRATORY DISEASE / Mini Symposium / Tuesday, May 19/1:30 PM−4:00 PM
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004876. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004876.pub3

Don’t Catch That Cold or Flu!

Your immune system is like an invisible shield that protects you from invading bacteria and viruses. The problem is that stress, a poor diet, environmental pollutants, and sleep deprivation can weaken it. Because of this, it's more important than ever to support your immune system—especially at this time of year.

Approximately 62 million Americans will get a cold this year, and put a $40 billion strain on the U.S. economy—because of lost work and school time. On top of that, the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that 10 to 20 percent of Americans will come down with the flu. Children are two to three times more likely than adults to get sick with the flu, and they frequently spread the virus to others.

Although most people recover from the illness, CDC estimates that in the United States more than 100,000 people are hospitalized and about 36,000 people die from the flu and its complications every year. But even more worrisome, scientists fear that a new flu virus will emerge in this century and cause a severe pandemic . . . and they are especially concerned about the deadly H5N1 flu strain, which is transmitted by birds and is becoming endemic in Asia.

Maintaining a strong immune system

Immune health depends on eating right, getting enough sleep and exercise, and avoiding environmental toxins and stress. It's almost impossible to avoid environmental toxins because of plastics, automobile emissions, and the overuse of insecticides and pesticides—just to name a few. Sugar and alcohol consumption inhibit proper immune function. And obesity has been linked to decreased immune function, as well.

Daily nutritional supplementation is your best bet for making sure your nutritional needs are met, as well as supporting your immune health.

About 60 years ago, researcher Weston Price, D.D.S., observed a high degree of immunity among native cultures as he traveled to places like Africa, New Zealand, and the Andes Mountains. The indigenous cultures were virtually free of tuberculosis, cancer, dental disease, and arthritis. Price also noticed that the two things these peoples had in common were a diet of whole, unprocessed foods and an active lifestyle.³

Scientific research has since confirmed Price's observations. Proper immune function relies on good nutrition,⁴ physical activity,⁵ and emotional health.⁶

Daily nutritional supplementation is your best bet for making sure your nutritional needs are met, as well as supporting your immune health. And during cold and flu season, it's important to take more aggressive measures.

Western medicine promotes vaccines, which contain dead or weakened bacteria, viruses or other materials such as inactive toxins, to stimulate the production of antibodies against a specific pathogen. But as we well know, these vaccines can upset the immune system's balance and produce side effects—which can sometimes be uncomfortable and dangerous.

Fortunately, there are a number of safe herbs that enhance overall immunity by stimulating or strengthening the body's own defense mechanisms, without adding stress to your system.

The truth behind flu vaccines

Vaccine sales are increasing and it seems the sky is the limit as to how high sales will go. Global revenues from the sale of vaccines, which was once primarily a commodity market, are expected to reach nearly $10 billion in 2008, up from $5.4 billion in 2001.

Recently, the U.S. government agreed to stockpile $100 million worth of a still-experimental vaccine against the deadly avian flu virus. But are flu vaccines safe . . . and do they work?

Here are some of the toxins that are typically used in vaccines⁷:

Thimerosal (a mercury disinfectant/preservative) has been implicated as a possible cause of the rising epidemic of autism in American children. Although it has been eliminated from most vaccinations in the US, it is still included in the flu shot. And according to the World Health organization, it is still widely used in developing countries.

Ethylene glycol (antifreeze)

Phenol, also known as carbolic acid (this is used as a disinfectant, and/or dye)

Formaldehyde, a known carcinogenic

Aluminum, which is associated with seizures and is a carcinogenic in laboratory mice. (It is used as an additive to promote antibody response.) Although it has been linked to Alzheimer's disease, there is no reason to believe it is a direct cause.

Vaccines are also grown and strained through animal or human tissues like monkey kidney tissue, chicken embryo, embryonic guinea pig cells, calf serum, and human diploid cells (the dissected organs of aborted human fetuses as in the case of rubella, hepatitis A, and chickenpox vaccines).

Today, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 21 shots before age 2, the first—for hepatitis B—coming within hours of birth. Boyd Haley, a professor of chemistry at the University of Kentucky, contends that if a child in the 1990s got all of the shots, he or she would be exposed to mercury levels of more than 100 times those deemed safe by the EPA.

REFERENCES:

Price W. Nutrition and Physical Degeneration. La Mesa (CA): Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation; 1945.

Beisel W. Nutrition and immune function: overview J Nutr 1996:126:2611S-5S.

Shephard RJ et al. Exercise, aging and immune function. Int J Sports Med 1995;16(1):1-6.

Leserman J, et al. Severe stress, depressive symptoms, and changes in lymphocyte subsets in human immunodeficiency virus-infected men: a 2-year follow-up study. Arch Gen Psych 1997;54:279-85.

Day, Chet. Why I Never Get Flu Shots. Chet Day's Health and Beyond.

http://www.mercola.com/2000/nov/26/flu_shots.htm

Don’t Catch That Cold or Flu!

Your immune system is like an invisible shield that protects you from invading bacteria and viruses. The problem is that stress, a poor diet, environmental pollutants, and sleep deprivation can weaken it. Because of this, it's more important than ever to support your immune system—especially at this time of year.

Approximately 62 million Americans will get a cold this year, and put a $40 billion strain on the U.S. economy—because of lost work and school time. On top of that, the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that 10 to 20 percent of Americans will come down with the flu. Children are two to three times more likely than adults to get sick with the flu, and they frequently spread the virus to others.

Although most people recover from the illness, CDC estimates that in the United States more than 100,000 people are hospitalized and about 36,000 people die from the flu and its complications every year. But even more worrisome, scientists fear that a new flu virus will emerge in this century and cause a severe pandemic . . . and they are especially concerned about the deadly H5N1 flu strain, which is transmitted by birds and is becoming endemic in Asia.

Maintaining a strong immune system

Immune health depends on eating right, getting enough sleep and exercise, and avoiding environmental toxins and stress. It's almost impossible to avoid environmental toxins because of plastics, automobile emissions, and the overuse of insecticides and pesticides—just to name a few. Sugar and alcohol consumption inhibit proper immune function. And obesity has been linked to decreased immune function, as well.

Daily nutritional supplementation is your best bet for making sure your nutritional needs are met, as well as supporting your immune health.

About 60 years ago, researcher Weston Price, D.D.S., observed a high degree of immunity among native cultures as he traveled to places like Africa, New Zealand, and the Andes Mountains. The indigenous cultures were virtually free of tuberculosis, cancer, dental disease, and arthritis. Price also noticed that the two things these peoples had in common were a diet of whole, unprocessed foods and an active lifestyle.³

Scientific research has since confirmed Price's observations. Proper immune function relies on good nutrition,⁴ physical activity,⁵ and emotional health.⁶

Daily nutritional supplementation is your best bet for making sure your nutritional needs are met, as well as supporting your immune health. And during cold and flu season, it's important to take more aggressive measures.

Western medicine promotes vaccines, which contain dead or weakened bacteria, viruses or other materials such as inactive toxins, to stimulate the production of antibodies against a specific pathogen. But as we well know, these vaccines can upset the immune system's balance and produce side effects—which can sometimes be uncomfortable and dangerous.

Fortunately, there are a number of safe herbs that enhance overall immunity by stimulating or strengthening the body's own defense mechanisms, without adding stress to your system.

The truth behind flu vaccines

Vaccine sales are increasing and it seems the sky is the limit as to how high sales will go. Global revenues from the sale of vaccines, which was once primarily a commodity market, are expected to reach nearly $10 billion in 2008, up from $5.4 billion in 2001.

Recently, the U.S. government agreed to stockpile $100 million worth of a still-experimental vaccine against the deadly avian flu virus. But are flu vaccines safe . . . and do they work?

Here are some of the toxins that are typically used in vaccines⁷:

Thimerosal (a mercury disinfectant/preservative) has been implicated as a possible cause of the rising epidemic of autism in American children. Although it has been eliminated from most vaccinations in the US, it is still included in the flu shot. And according to the World Health organization, it is still widely used in developing countries.

Ethylene glycol (antifreeze)

Phenol, also known as carbolic acid (this is used as a disinfectant, and/or dye)

Formaldehyde, a known carcinogenic

Aluminum, which is associated with seizures and is a carcinogenic in laboratory mice. (It is used as an additive to promote antibody response.) Although it has been linked to Alzheimer's disease, there is no reason to believe it is a direct cause.

Vaccines are also grown and strained through animal or human tissues like monkey kidney tissue, chicken embryo, embryonic guinea pig cells, calf serum, and human diploid cells (the dissected organs of aborted human fetuses as in the case of rubella, hepatitis A, and chickenpox vaccines).

Today, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 21 shots before age 2, the first—for hepatitis B—coming within hours of birth. Boyd Haley, a professor of chemistry at the University of Kentucky, contends that if a child in the 1990s got all of the shots, he or she would be exposed to mercury levels of more than 100 times those deemed safe by the EPA.

REFERENCES:

Price W. Nutrition and Physical Degeneration. La Mesa (CA): Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation; 1945.

Beisel W. Nutrition and immune function: overview J Nutr 1996:126:2611S-5S.

Shephard RJ et al. Exercise, aging and immune function. Int J Sports Med 1995;16(1):1-6.

Leserman J, et al. Severe stress, depressive symptoms, and changes in lymphocyte subsets in human immunodeficiency virus-infected men: a 2-year follow-up study. Arch Gen Psych 1997;54:279-85.

Day, Chet. Why I Never Get Flu Shots. Chet Day's Health and Beyond.

http://www.mercola.com/2000/nov/26/flu_shots.htm