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Archive for August, 2009

I just posted about the Swine Flu Vaccine and the importance of naturally boosting your immune system. The reality since cold and flu season is upon us, now it’s extra importnat to do so. Interestingly many are not quite sure how to do that. If you’ve read previous blog postings of mine you know I’m AGAINST vitamin supplements. I advocate whole food for the best health. Here is a link…the first of many to help guide you to that goal. There is one thing mentioned here I don’t agree with and that is dairy. I don’t agree that dairy helps the immune system. I’ll post more info on that later. The other food items on concepts are good.

http://www.mapi.com/ayurveda_health_care/newsletters/boost_immunity__food_ayurveda.html

Contact me for an easy and additional clinically proven way to boost your immune system. Email me at Rick@rickfigley.com

With all the news about the soon to be available Swine Flu Vaccine, the information “fed” to the media, much of it from trusted sources, we all need to be aware of the actual implications. Some are concerned about the actual threat from the Swine Flu itself, vs. the vaccine possibly being worse than getting the flu? One justified concern is adequate testing being done on the vaccine. Drugs developed for the public generally take years before they are released. This vaccine is coming out in a few months. The argument has been made that the technology now is much better than years ago yet there have been instances of vaccines that took decades for negative affects to be realized. One in particular, don’t remember what it was for, but has been now found to be the culprit of cervical cancer in those women to received it many years ago.

There are also the recommendations to take normal flu season precautions. Hand washing and good immune system supporting diet, staying away form school or work when having cold or flu symptoms. These are all valid especially given the scenario that the Swine Flu dangers are being overblown.

In any case here are some links to information out there that are good indicators of why it’s not a good idea to get the Swine Flu vaccine.

This is a link to a blog about health care workers who don’t trust it’s safety.
http://afludiary.blogspot.com/2009/08/bmj-50-of-hcws-would-refuse-vaccine.html

This is from Dr. Mercola, and advocate for natural health and nutrition.
http://doctormercola.com/2009/08/07/how-dangerous-is-the-swine-flu-vaccine/

This link not only warns against the Swine Flu vaccine, but the dangers, not only with our health, but in other ways regarding ANY vaccine. This is political but can affect our lives in ways beyond health issues.
http://www.zhhyw315.com/health-care-nowmandatory-vaccinations-how-to-minimize-harmful-effects.html

Another link similar to the last, an interview with Dr Eisenstein, who is a follower of the late Dr. Robert Mendelson. Dr Mendleson was author of  “Confessions of a Medical Heretic” who spoke out about the dangers of many medical practices. One of which was vaccinations, but others included Ultra-Sound, Mammograms, X-Rays etc. An, enought about Dr. Mendelson, you can look him up. Very informative.
http://socioecohistory.wordpress.com/2009/08/26/dr-mayer-eisenstein-whats-in-the-vaccine-shots/

Addional info regarding vaccination hazards in general.
http://www.naturalnews.com/026907_food_vaccination_health.html

In going through some twitter postings, found this posting that prompted me to post this in my blog. For those out there using body building supplements, I have a recommendation. Stop. Don’t waste your money. Protein powders have not the best way to gain lean muscle mass. See this article from one of my resources, Jack Median listed on this site “High Protein, vs, Low Carbohydrate Diets. Fact and Fantacy”

Jack Medina also advises against the use of Creatine. Here is an article telling about dangers ad side effects. This should be a clue that it shouldn’t be considered. http://www.creatinemonohydrate.net/creatine-side-effects

For a great addition to your diet for nurtitional recovery that has been clinically tested, please contact me from this posting.

One of my resources, Dr.Pam Popper, Executive Director of The Wellness Forum  has updated her website to better serve her visitors.  Here is a link to her latest newsletter.  Subscribing to it is highly recommended. She is one of my nutritional information awareness heroes in that she not only educates about good dietary practices but is also involved and advises on current legislation that can affect our health on a daily basis.

Also see her YouTube channel and one this YouTube clip from one of her presentations Pam Popper PhD — Optimizing Health for Women, that she talks about effective dietary choices. This says “Health for Women” but really applies to men and children alike.

We’re all familiar with the common or saying of the cure being worse than the disease, orin this case, alleged “Treatment” being worse? It’s been well documented that vaccinations carry some serious health risks in and of them selves, separate form what they are “supposed” to prevent us getting.

Click here for Swine Flu Vaccination dangers.

There are many parents who now get innoclation exemption forms for the school instead of vaccination verification forms that are “required” for school entry.

The same can be said for the annual Flu shot that people get in the fall. It is recommended for the elderly and children who’s immune systems are considered insufficient to handle such an infection. Lets keep in mind that the best way to boost the immune system is though good nutrition. That usually consists of  raw fruits and vegetables on a daily diet.  There is no substitute for good unprocessed whole food nutrition.You won’t even get that from vitamins. That has been proven and published in the mainstream media in the last year

So instead of getting vaccinations for Flu or Swine Flu in the fall. Consider giving your body natural immune system boosting.

Since many have trouble getting raw fruits and vegetables everyday consider using the well researched whole food concentrate. Contact me for more nutritional information.
www.rickshowsjuiceplus.com