In this article by Natural Health 365, it details how ineffective this season's flu shot vaccine really is. An excerpt reads: “The CDC freely acknowledges that the overall effectiveness of the flu shots currently available for this season is only about 40% for the 2018-2019 season. In other words, at least 6 out of 10 flu vaccines administered this year wouldn’t even afford proper protection against a true influenza infection.”
Anti-oxidants are your heavy hitters in attacking the viruses and bacteria inside your body, and the bonus is, there are literally no side effects, unless you eat a food you are allergic or sensitive to. Dietary plants and herbs are your heavy hitters when it comes to anti-oxidants. Sugar, processed foods, artificial ingredients, on the other hand - fuel the "nasties" in your body - especially the gut flora bugs you don't want.
To those of you who love to research, the NCBI has an in-depth article researching foods with highest amounts of anti-oxidants. This article by Superfoodly provides a list of foods by ORAC value (oxygen radical absorbance capacity). Some of my favorite herbs and supplements are on the list –such as astaxathin, bacopa extract, chaga mushroom powder, baobab fruit powder, cinnamon and turmeric spices. The last four are foods I add into my vegan (soy-free) green smoothies several times a week - switching up which extract or spice I use. This offers my body a variety of nutrients and anti-oxidants, helping to ensure my body has greater ability to ward off viruses such as influenza. If you don’t mind swallowing capsules, Vitamin C and E are also important anti-oxidants.
Often I refer clients to the website of Dr. Axe for information on foods that provide the vitamins or minerals their body is lacking, according to their bio-resonance scan. Axe’s site has an article with a short list of foods high in anti-oxidants, and also herbs and spices. Cloves is extremely high in ORAC value. Want a tip? Gargle daily with a solution of 50% food grade hydrogen peroxide, 40% distilled water, and 10% distilled water which has been used to simmer cloves. Strain the cloves before adding to your mouthwash. Another option is to mix 50/50 distilled water and hydrogen peroxide, and add in 3-5 drops according to personal preference, of clove, peppermint, melaleuca (tea tree), and eucalyptus therapeutic grade essential oils.
For an even more effective strategy in avoiding influenza this coming season, consider being pro-active with bio-resonance scanning. Bio-resonance technology has the ability to pick up the frequencies, or signatures, of viruses, bacteria, and other compromises in your immune system. What is unique about the Qest4 system is we at Purely Living Wellness also have the ability to create a remedy individualized for your body’s needs. If you choose to get the flu vaccine, we can even help your body overcome the imbalances caused by the toxic ingredients. My family has relied on the Qest4 system for our health for the past three flu seasons, and it truly is the best defense against the otherwise “unknowns” inside our bodies.
Contact Purely Living Wellness to learn more. We do offer 10% discounts to those age 62+ and veterans. If you would like to schedule your entire family we will also offer a family discount package.
To Your Health,
Rita S.