12. Swine Flu and the Informed Consumer
by Susan Ellis
I feel I must enter another blog about the flu after reading a fascinating article by Dr. Mercola -."Why is Canada Changing Its Flu Vaccine Policy?" It does seem with our vaccinating programs this year there is conflict and mixed messages. Perhaps that is because there is a greater political/commercial vested interest evident this year. There is an array of conspiracy theories expressed on You Tube at this time. The seasonal flu has never garnered so many headlines.
All those involved with the administering of Public Health Services are asking us to wait our turn and be vaccinated. But live in a different province, state or country and you may be given different directions. All are interpreting the data differently. Why? What are the doctors saying? There are many quoted in Dr. Mercola's article presenting a very disturbing reality.
Having a healthy immune system seems key to lowering the risk of getting winter colds and flu. One immune booster I mentioned in the last post is vitamin D and it is listed in Dr.Mercola's article. But also exercise is noted as something which will make us less vulnerable to infection.
Dr. Mercola was a family physician but felt that he could contribute more to the world by providing information on a website to allow informed consumers make healthy decisions for themselves. He writes -
"The site takes up virtually all of my time and I had to stop seeing patients in 2005 so I can pursue my passion of educating the public about health truths so hundreds of thousands of people don't have to die prematurely every year because of multinational corporations that put profits ahead of serving their customers..
I remain convinced that through coordinated efforts it will be possible to help educate and inform people so they can choose healthier options and radically reduce the amount of unnecessary premature deaths and needless pain and suffering."
So I will continue to take my vitamin D; I will ensure exercise is part of schedule.
I'll keep washing my hands and of course taking my daily dose of Zrii and soon I will make my decision about having none, one or two flu shots this year.
I feel I must enter another blog about the flu after reading a fascinating article by Dr. Mercola -."Why is Canada Changing Its Flu Vaccine Policy?" It does seem with our vaccinating programs this year there is conflict and mixed messages. Perhaps that is because there is a greater political/commercial vested interest evident this year. There is an array of conspiracy theories expressed on You Tube at this time. The seasonal flu has never garnered so many headlines.
All those involved with the administering of Public Health Services are asking us to wait our turn and be vaccinated. But live in a different province, state or country and you may be given different directions. All are interpreting the data differently. Why? What are the doctors saying? There are many quoted in Dr. Mercola's article presenting a very disturbing reality.
Having a healthy immune system seems key to lowering the risk of getting winter colds and flu. One immune booster I mentioned in the last post is vitamin D and it is listed in Dr.Mercola's article. But also exercise is noted as something which will make us less vulnerable to infection.
Dr. Mercola was a family physician but felt that he could contribute more to the world by providing information on a website to allow informed consumers make healthy decisions for themselves. He writes -
"The site takes up virtually all of my time and I had to stop seeing patients in 2005 so I can pursue my passion of educating the public about health truths so hundreds of thousands of people don't have to die prematurely every year because of multinational corporations that put profits ahead of serving their customers..
I remain convinced that through coordinated efforts it will be possible to help educate and inform people so they can choose healthier options and radically reduce the amount of unnecessary premature deaths and needless pain and suffering."
So I will continue to take my vitamin D; I will ensure exercise is part of schedule.
I'll keep washing my hands and of course taking my daily dose of Zrii and soon I will make my decision about having none, one or two flu shots this year.
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