THE COLD & FLU What to do

People with a depressed immune system or nutrient deficiencies may be more prone to catching the flu or a cold. Stress, lack of sleep and exposure to toxins can worsen flu symptoms.

According to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on December 8, 2017, flu activity has been increasing in the U.S. since early November. Based on data from October 1 to November 25, 2017, researchers found Influenza A viruses predominated in all age groups and Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts and Oklahoma all had widespread flu activity. (1)

Luckily, there are flu natural remedies that can help.

What Is the Flu?

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. These viruses spread through the air from person to person.

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Signs and symptoms of flu may include:

fever
cough
runny nose
muscle or body aches
headaches
fatigue
vomiting
diarrhea

Although anyone can get the flu, young children, pregnant women and adults 65 years old and older are at greater risk of developing serious flu-related complications. (2)

Conventional Treatment

Conventional flu treatment includes antiviral drugs and vaccines. As I’m sure you know, I do not recommend you get a flu shot as a preventative measure for the flu. These vaccines can cause side effects and often contain dangerous chemicals and preservatives. On rare occasions, they may even cause severe allergic reactions.

The CDC recently made some additions to the 2007 guidelines on nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) to protect oneself and others against the flu. Some of the recommendations for personal NPIs include: (3)

Staying home when you’re sick.
Staying home if you’ve been exposed to a sick family or household member.
Covering your coughs and sneezes with a tissue.
Washing your hands or using hand sanitizer.
Covering your nose or mouth with a mask or cloth if you are sick and have to be around others at a community gathering of people.

Implementing these behaviors can help stop the spread of flu. You may be wondering how to get rid of the flu in 24 hours without medicine. If you or a loved one already has the flu, read on below for some home flu natural remedies you can use to find relief from your symptoms.
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https://draxe.com/flu-natural-remedies/
https://wellnessmama.com/1499/natural-remedies-for-illness/
https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-flu/home-remedies
http://kellybroganmd.com/tamiflu-and-abnormal-behavior/
http://deliciousliving.com/immune-health/you-vs-flu-7-supplements-combat-illness
Studies:
http://naturallynicole.com/elderberry-syrup-proven-effective-against-over-10-strains-of-influenza/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3104374/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19732754
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15496046
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4848651/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11366542
https://bottomlineinc.com/health/supplements/how-nac-supplements-fight-colds-flu-and-much-more
https://www.livestrong.com/article/448919-is-n-acetyl-cysteine-good-for-colds/
http://www.thewilddoc.com/cdc-funded-study-shows-the-vaccinated-shed-6-3-times-more-flu-virus-just-by-breathing/
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/03/13/flu-vaccine-effectiveness-alternatives.aspx?utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20180313Z1_UCM&et_cid=DM197714&et_rid=242117294
Vitamin D levels:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/behindtheheadlines/news/2017-02-16-add-vitamin-d-to-food-to-prevent-colds-and-flu-say-researchers/
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/02/study-confirms-vitamin-d-protects-against-cold-and-flu/
http://healthimpactnews.com/2017/study-vitamin-d-is-more-effective-than-flu-vaccine/
http://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2017/03/vitamin-d-protects-against-common-cold-and-flu/
https://www.healthnutnews.com/special-alert-why-some-people-are-dying-from-the-flu-its-not-what-you-think/
Breast feeding:
http://www.sdbfc.com/blog/2014/2/19/treating-cold-and-flu-symptoms-while-breastfeeding.html
http://childbirthsolutions.com/postpartum/breastfeeding/herbs-for-breastfeeding-2/
https://www.breastfeeding-problems.com/olive-leaf-extract-while-breastfeeding.html
https://healthfreedomidaho.org/7-of-the-8-individuals-who-died-of-flu-had-received-the-flu-shot
Tamiflu:
http://kellybroganmd.com/tamiflu-and-abnormal-behavior/
http://www.greenmedinfo.com/toxic-ingredient/oseltamivir-trade-name-tamiflu
Vaccines:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/askdrjohnbergman/2018/06/12/vaccination-measles-and-polio-is-the-vaccination-worse-than-the-disease