There are many symptoms that can be associated with colds and flu and to find what remedies are going to work the best for your needs, here is a list of recommendations broken down by common symptoms. These recommendations are based on successes from other individuals but you may need to mix and match to fit your particular symptoms and needs.
Throat spray tone, xenoforce, and temple guardian for initial onset of cold like symptoms. These initial remedies are designed to help support the body’s natural immune defenses creating healthier stronger bodies.
If the symptoms have not been alleviated within a few days it is best to utilize a more specific approach to target the xenobiotic. The following recommendations are broken down by symptoms to find the best combination for your needs.
• Sinus Congestion:
o Sinus Chord: homeopathic drainage blend includes red onion to assist with burning eyes, sneezing, and sinus congestion from colds and allergies.

o Core Sambucus Blend: spagyric botanical traditionally used for support with influenza, sinus issues, mucus, and lymph drainage.

• Chest Congestion:
If your symptoms have moved down into your chest we recommended these products to help break up the mucus and drain the toxins out of the body.
• Flu-Tone: homeopathic drainage support for colds, viruses, and flu-like symptoms.

• Core Myrrh Blend: botanical formulation traditionally used for lung congestion, breaking up mucus and pathogenic burden.

In addition to natural remedy support you can also take hot baths for fevers, drink hot tea, consume chicken broth (preferably from an organic or free range source), and gargle with salt water for sore throats.
If you are still experiencing symptoms such as fever, fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, or pain and headaches after 5-7 days please contact me to make an appointment. There may be some underlying issues that need to be addressed to help your body fight off the pathogens.

Remember to take care of yourself and that prevention is usually the best medicine.

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Rachel Maskell-Revive Communication

I’m sure you have seen the posters everywhere, advertising the flu shots in places like Target, CVS and Walgreens. It’s the only real way to avoid getting the flu, right? I’m not convinced that it is, and many of you are not as well. So instead I have listed a couple of alternatives to consider if you are looking for safe and effective supplements in place of the flu vaccine.

Flu-Tone is a homeopathic remedy formulated to stimulate and support the body’s immune system during the onset of the flu. The key ingredient, Anas barbariae, also known as oscillococcinum, has been historically used to relieve cold and flu-like symptoms. Spagyrically-processed herbs, such as Echinacea and Lapacho, have been included for all-around immune enhancement.
Another main ingredient in this formula is the Influenzinum nosode, which is designed to trigger the immune system to target and dispose of influenza-related viruses. With its proven homeopathic formulation, Flu-Tone is a powerful, yet gentle remedy to assist with the onset of cold or flu-like symptoms.
I generally suggest using Flu-Tone prophylactically, from October to March and have had great success with just this remedy alone!

Another great supplement to use is during the winter months is Vitamin D3. It used to be thought that Vitamin D3 was only good for prevention of weakened bones and rickets but as more research is being done the connection between Vitamin D3 and the body is wide ranging. Research has shown that using higher doses of Vitamin D3 lowers the incidence and severity of the flu, in addition to improving a number of other health conditions such as depression, bone health, cancer and immune function.

Vitamin D Dose Recommendations:
Age Dosage
Below 5 35 units per pound per day
Age 5 – 10 2500 units
Adults 5000 units
Pregnant Women 5000 units

For more information on vitamin D check out this link:

http://www.mercola.com/article/vitamin-d-resources.htm

References:
(1) http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2002/02/23/vitamin-d-part-five.aspx
(2) image: http://vitamind.ucr.edu/disease.html
(3) http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-04/pgu-tvd040110.php
(4) http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2006/10/26/beware-of-most-prescription-vitamin-d-supplements.aspx

Energetix Flu-Tone

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