by Michael Gerber, MD, HMD, Homeopathic Medical Practitioner | This past June, a Las Vegas resident died after being diagnosed with the Swine Flu. At this day in age it is intolerable that people are still dying from cold and flu viruses! Especially with all of the scientific research proving that simple preventative methods could have been used. Antioxidants, such as vitamin C, strengthen our bodies against these viruses. A healthy immune system could have saved many killed by this flu. … [Read more...]
Echinacea
Echinacea Named for the prickly scales in its large conical seed head, the Native American medicinal plant, Echinacea, resembles the spines of an angry hedgehog (echinos, Greek for hedgehog). Echinacea can be recognized by its tall stems, bearing a single pink or purple flower and a central cone that is usually purplish-brown in color. The large cone is the seed head with sharp spines. Of nine echinacea species, only three are used for medicinal purposes: Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea … [Read more...]
Staying Healthy During Flu & Cold Season
Written by Raine Saunders Do you get sick a great deal in the fall and winter months? Many people believe that merely washing your hands more often should do the trick to keep illnesses at bay. But actually, there are many other factors which come into play toward keeping healthy. If you are a person who tends to catch every cold or flu that comes along, here are some tips that really work for avoiding viruses: • Avoid eating processed foods and refined sugars. Fall and winter months are … [Read more...]
Do Flu Shots Really Work?
By Frank Schallenberger, MD, HMD, ABAAM Here is a question that a reader (Betty R.) sent to me by email: “Everyone seems to be pushing the flu shot. What do you think of it? Should I get one?” This is such a great question, that I thought all of you would like to see my answer. Dear Betty, No, I don’t think you should get one. Neither does a new study published in the October 26, 2006 issue of the British Medical Journal. In this study, Dr. Tom Jefferson, coordinator of the Cochrane … [Read more...]
