Influenza & H1N1 Vaccine Alternative
Influenza & H1N1 Vaccine Alternative: Support Your Immune System, Don’t Supress It
Now that winter is fast approaching, you may be concerned about your susceptibility to the Influenza virus ("flu"). Conventional medicine offers the Influenza flu vaccination to theoretically protect one from acquiring the flu. However, there is growing concern over the safety and effectiveness of the flu vaccination and more and more people are looking for an alternative.
The drug-free immune support provided by Port Moody Naturopathic Health & Wellness consists of a combination of potent homeopathic remedies - the two standard homeopathics for this formula are Engystol-Heel and Gripp-Heel. These have been proven in clinical trials to be completely safe and extremely effective in helping to fight cold and flu by stimulating the body’s own health defense system. Other homeopathic injections maybe recommended based on individual need. Frequency of dosing is 1x/month as a subcutaneous injection for flu prevention. It is best to start the prevention protocol in September and continue until late March or early April.
Engystol-Heel activates and supports the defense mechanisms of the body with excellent efficacy. Its primary action is to treat and prevent viral infections. It is recommended for the entire family (including infants and children) and is compatible with other medication. Gripp-Heel has proven to be extremely effective for treatment and prevention of the common cold, flu and any other infection with fever. The innocuousness of Gripp-Heel has been established by over 40 years of worldwide therapeutic use, clinical studies and drug monitoring trials.
A 1:1 mixture of liquid Engystol and Gripp-Heel (both homeopathic substances dissolved in water) are combined and injected subcutaneously in the area over the deltoid muscle of the shoulder (same location as injection of the flu vaccination). For infants and young children, the same homeopathic remedies are provided in a tablet or drinkable ampoule form to be used in place of an injection.
Our immune support protocol can be used alone or in conjunction with the flu vaccination. Used in conjunction with the conventional flu vaccination, the homeopathic alternative will help address some the of negative immune-depressive side effects of the vaccination. For children frequently exposed to other children who may be harboring the virus, it is especially important that they be taking the oral tablets (either dissolved in water or sublingually) or liquid ampoules consistently throughout the period of exposure. It is important to note that while the flu vaccination should NOT be given during a time when one is fighting an infection, the homeopathic immune support is perfectly safe (and strongly recommended and as a treatment) during periods of illness.
Additionally, if anyone has ever suffered from a bad reaction to the flu vaccination (i.e. developing a case of the flu after receiving the vaccination, feeling run down or ill, prolonged recovery, etc) it is recommended that they refrain from taking the flu vaccination the following year. For those with increased susceptibility to ‘colds and flus’ during the winter months, the immune booster shot maybe recommended 2x/month to aid and support the body’s natural defense system.
Additional nutritional supplementation to consider for immune health : a daily dose of 1g vitamin C, 50 g Zinc and a B-complex taken orally will further help support your immune system during the winter months.
For more information on how to start your flu prevention protocol, call (604) 949-0077 and start protecting yourself AND your loved ones from the detrimental effects of influenza and H1N1 viruses this season!