• Preventing Illness – Vitamin D

    Vitamin D can be one of the most powerful vitamins in our arsenal to beating the flu before it starts.   As reported by the Daily Telegraph, studies show that Vitamin D is used in a complex process that prepare our “T” cells for immune system battles.  A deficiency in Vitamin D can hinder our T cells from doing their thing. Our pediatrician recommended the following doses: When healthy – Kids: 800IU  Adults: 4000 IUs When sick – Kids: 1600IU   Adults: 8000 IUs NaturalNews reports that 40% of Americans are deficient in Vitamin D and that we cannot get enough Vitamin D from diet alone.   Exposure to the sun (without…

  • Preventing Illness – The Mighty Sambucus

    Hold on to your hats. Are you ready for this? I want to introduce you to Sambucus.  This little berry packs a mighty punch.  A complete cure for the H1N1 flu strain was found within 2-3 days for 90% of the group given Sambucus.   The Journal of International Medical Research reported that 93% of the patients given Sambucus for influenza strains A & B were symptom-free within 2 days. How does this baby work?  It actually stops virus replication in its tracks. Sambucus has also been shown to have an immunoprotective effect when given to cancer or AIDS patients. Rather than wait for the flu or some other nasty…