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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

The dreaded Flu

We are all too familiar with this time of the year, when the colds and flu viruses are spreading among us and make us running to the chemist and looking for over-the -counter or prescribed medicines and hoping that they will do the magic - treat us from the nasty sore throat, runny or blocked nose, cough, fever.

The cold fact, however is that no pharmaceutical at all can prevent or cure the common cold and flu, although the flu vaccines can offer some limited prevention as well as some drugs can ease some of the symptoms. I personally do not recommend them unless a certain medical condition requires having a flu jab or taking prescribed medication.

Flu shot - what you dont know

The flu shot is always a hot topic of discussion this time of year. There is always such a sense of panic and fear that sends people running to get their flu shot. I'm always the "odd man out", for I go running in the opposite direction. The toxins in the vaccines create side effects for some that are as bad as or worse than the flu such as muscle aches, sore throat, fever, chills, congestion, sneezing and headache.

There are many undesirable ingredients in the flu vaccine that we don't hear much about such as Triton X-100 (a detergent); Polysorbate 80 (a potential carcinogen); formaldehyde (a known carcinogen); Aluminum (linked to Alzheimer's disease) and Thimerosal, (a mercury based preservative) which is being investigated for its link to brain injury, memory loss, Alzheimer's disease and autoimmune diseases.

Avoiding Flu

If your immune system is strong enough then you will not get the flu. When a person's health is too low, the body's intelligence tries to raise it. The job of the body is to try to make the person fit and healthy, not fat. Its only goal is the best health possible. But people have many other priorities like entertainment, fun, being, getting a lo done, making money and being admired.

CONCLUSION

Flu shot alternatives include the use of natural immunity boosting products. Some feel that these products may even reduce the likelihood of contracting the flu, the common cold and other viruses. Most natural immune system boosters have no unwanted side effects and carry none of the risks associated with flu vaccine side effects and flu shot ingredients.