I believe that if you have a strong immune system working for you, the ability to fight off the flu completely or not become seriously ill if you do contract it are greatly increased.

If you look at the people who have died from the Swine Flu, they have all had some underlying condition or a compromised immune system.

The Swine Flu is different than the seasonal flu because it has the ability to infect cells deep in the lungs where it can cause pneumonia and, in severe cases, death. Seasonal flu viruses infect only cells in the upper respiratory system.

This characteristic is similar to those of other pandemic viruses like the 1918 virus which killed tens of millions of people at the end of WWI. In fact if you were alive in 1918 you probably already have antibodies that protect against H1N1.

So, to answer the question, should you get an H1N1 flu shot, I ask you this….

Is your immune system strong or compromised? Do you have one or more underlying health conditions (heart disease, diabetes, etc.)? Are you very young or very old?

If you are an adult with a strong immune system bolstered with whole food supplements, good eating habits and get regular exercise, then you may consider yourself pretty safe (no guarantee – just my opinion).

If you are a child or adolescent, a senior (younger than 91) or feel that your immune system is compromised in any way then I strongly recommend an H1N1 flu shot if you can find one.

Finding an available H1N1 flu shot will not be as easy as the seasonal shots. There will be less total shots available and they will be distributed differently.

As an example, Walgreens, who has given over 4 million seasonal shots this year at all of their 7050 locations will only be giving the H1N1 shots at “clinic” stores (24 hour stores and those with Take Care Clinics).

So, if you need to be immunized, start looking for a provider now! Don’t wait until all the vaccine is gone.

If you need advice on what supplements to add to your diet please call or email me and I’ll make a personal recommendation for you.

To Your Good Health!
Marc

It was great to hear from those of you who called or sent an email after the last newsletter! Please keep in touch! This week’s post is about OTC diet pills. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments so that I can share them with everyone!

There have been many stories in the news this last week about
over-the-counter (OTC) diet pills.

Just last week, the FDA issued an advisory detailing 23 reports about consumers having experienced liver-related problems and one death from the use of Hydroxycut products. Iovate Health Sciences USA, Inc. of Blasdell, New York and Ontario, Canada the manufacturer of Hydroxycut announced on the same day that it is voluntarily recalling Hydroxycut branded products sold in the United States.

In December, the FDA issued a warning regarding 28 weight loss products that contained undeclared pharmaceutical (prescription drug) ingredients sometimes in amounts far greater that the amount approved in legitimate Rx drugs. In January the FDA added 41 more products to the list!

Please follow the link to the list of products and make sure you and your family are not taking any of them!

I have never recommended OTC diet pills for many reasons:
* They don’t work by themselves
* They contain stimulants often in amounts that cause side effects
* They usually contain ingredients in “proprietary” amounts – meaning they won’t say how much you get per dose
* They always state that they work best when following a sensible diet and exercise program (You’ll lose weight by following such a program without the pills!)
* You’ll always gain back what you’ve lost when you stop taking them

What I Do Recommend

1. Cleanse Your Body… Start with a detoxifying cleanse to get rid of
toxins and wipe the slate clean!
2. Exercise Daily… Plan to walk 30 minutes every day. This can be as
simple as parking a 15 minute walk away from where you work and walking to work in the morning and back to your car after work. Walk with your husband, walk with a friend or walk your dog(s), just do it!
3. Drink Plenty of Water… I recommend at least 1/2 your body weight each day, so if you weigh 150lbs you should drink 75oz of water daily. I add a small amount of 100% grape juice to my water to make it easier to drink.
4. Eat More Frequently… I know it sounds like this will add weight but trust me it won’t! Just eat small frequent meals and healthy snacks but stop before you feel full. You will feel satisfied a few minutes after you stop. Then eat again when you feel hungry.
5. Stay Away From White Foods… White bread, white sugar, white rice, salt and potatoes. These foods will KILL your diet!
6. Limit Alcohol Consumption… Reports show some benefit from moderate (one drink per day for the ladies, two for men) alcohol consumption but it will really stop or slow weight loss!
7. Go Shopping and Plan Ahead… This is crucial! Make sure you have
enough healthy food and snacks with you so that you are not tempted to grab a bag of chips or stop at a fast food drive-thru!

Take Action

Read the Purification Guide to learn more about the detox that I
recommend and call or email me if you have questions or comments.

To Your Good Health!

Marc

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