While it's true that many prescription antibiotics derive from natural plants and herbs, the scientists who develop them typically extract an isolated property or compound. The reason this matters is that nature provides a built-in synergy that helps natural antibiotics work without compromising the immune system in other ways, as in the case of antibiotic resistance. This synergy is lost when one compound is isolated and concentrated.
Herbs for immune system support have complex compounds that bacteria cannot breakdown and use for its own metabolism, a property that single compound antibiotics do not possess.
Please research natural antibiotics such as ImmunityPlus contains natural antibiotics and antiviral herbs that do not compromise immune functioning and which can help the body to fight against bacterial infections of the skin and other organs.
Is there a natural flu shot alternative?
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Protection against viral infections, chronic influenza, general cold and flu
Question on alternative health care and healing: I am really concerned about the flu this year. Flu shots are in short demand and I've been hearing about this avian flu, or bird flu. Do you really think an avian flu outbreak is coming? Also, are there any natural alternative to the flu shot?
Healing Facilitation Response: Depending on your age, general state of health, and belief systems, getting a flu shot may be considered the best thing for you to do, to protect yourself against infection during the cold and flu season. It is not my choice. I prefer instead to boost my immune system as a flu shot alternatives. If I find myself with cold and flu symptoms, it is also my choice use natural antibiotics rather than prescription antibiotics.
Whether or not you have a flu shot, boosting the immune system is usually a good idea unless you have some condition where that is not advisable. I am not a doctor and do not diagnose or prescribe so you should always check with your doctor before adding an immune-boosting formula because there are certain conditions (such as autoimmune diseases and during radiation or chemo for cancer) when your doctor may not approve the choice.
If you are considering having a flu shot, please be aware that a normal flu shot is not expected to protect in the event of avian flu. There is a medication called Tamiflu that has proven effective against the bird flu, which some are choosing as a flu shot alternative, but it is in short supply as well.
Warning: Some sites are promoting Tamiflu but selling something else so make sure you order from a reputable source, if you choose to order it online. Also, if you are not in the high risk category (children, elderly, and those with compromised immune systems, please avoid stockpiling Tamiflu because it will be most desperately needed for high-risk people, should a bird flu outbreak occur in the future.
The initial panic and stockpiling of Tamiflu has subsided at the moment but all it would take is another news flash suggesting a bird flu pandemic to start it up again and, if that happens, the fraudsters will be back at it again too so buyer beware.
Bird Flu Pandemic - Real or Hype?
That doesn't mean that flu strains will not continue to be more and more virulent. Due to the over-prescribing of antibiotics, they surely will so the search for better and better immune system builders is on and many are directing a greater focus on natural antibiotics as well.
Is there an alternative to flu shots?
According to CBS News, there are currently three approved antiviral medications that people can use to combat the flu, but they are all prescription and not everyone can take them so be sure to get them thru your doctor, not online, and make sure you go over the risks until you are satisfied that the flu medicine they want to give you, is safe for you to use.I strongly advocate a proactive attitude toward your own healing: These days, smart patient is very actively involved in decisions affecting their health. Gone are the days when we meekly accept the doctor's instructions without self-education and questions. That's a good thing.
Useful flu prevention tips
Flu or flue? Flu is short for influenza and is often mispelled flue. If you've reached this site while searching on the term flue shot, you are still in the right place for the information you need.
In fact, I was always a little nervous because the company was outside the United States and the marketing segment of the company in another country entirely but, at the time, I had a true sense that the Antidote might help me and it most definitely did.
Health Notice, please read: The information contained in this alternative health care / spiritual healing article on influenza and flu shot alternatives should not be considered a substitute for medical attention, in the event you come down with the flu. This is educational health information only. If elderly, please see your doctor at first sign of colds and flu since the effect can be more dangerous among the aged. Your healthcare practitioner can further advise on the dangers of avian flu and what steps would be best for your particular situation, in the event a pandemic of bird flu ever comes.