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11:33 a.m. - 2009-11-11 DANGERS OF ANTIPERSPIRANTS Sweating is your body’s mechanism to cool down. Sweat has no odor; the familiar unpleasant odor is caused by bacteria that live on our skin. These bacteria metabolize the proteins and fatty acids from our sweat, causing body odor. Deodorants deal with the smell by neutralizing it and by killing the bacteria that metabolize the proteins and fatty acids. Antiperspirants on the other hand, try to prevent sweating by blocking the pores using aluminum. Without sweat, the bacteria cannot metabolize proteins and fatty acids that cause body odor. Antiperspirants are products that try to prevent sweating by using aluminum. However, most antiperspirants also have a deodorizing component. It might be for this reason that ‘deodorant’ and ‘antiperspirant’ are used interchangeably. For clarity, this article will consider deodorants to be products that mask, suppress or neutralize odors. There are deodorants available that do not have the harmful ingredients, but only have safe natural ingredients. These deodorants will be referred to as ‘natural deodorants’ It might be a surprise to learn that the antiperspirant you use daily is in fact an over-the-counter (OTC) drug. As mentioned, antiperspirants work by clogging, closing, or blocking the pores with aluminum salts in order to prevent the release of sweat. Antiperspirants are considered to be drugs because they affect the physiology of the body. Because antiperspirants are drugs, they are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Consequently, every antiperspirant sold in the US has a Drug Identification Number (DIN), which you can find on the label. Both antiperspirants and deodorants are considered to be safe by the FDA, the American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute and the Mayo Clinic. However, FDA regulation does not mean that a drug is without danger. Like prescription drugs, the FDA oversees OTC drugs to ensure that they are properly labeled and that their benefits outweigh their risks. Often, the FDA does not consider the evidence of danger to consumer’s health strong enough to take action. Aluminum chloride, aluminum chlorohydrate, and aluminum-zirconium compounds, most notably aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly and aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrex gly, are the most widely used in antiperspirants. Most of these materials are supplied as powders, and they are typically used at levels of 8-25% based on the weight of the finished product. We are continually exposed to aluminum due to its many uses. It is often used in cooking utensils, containers, appliances, and building materials. It is also used in paints and fireworks; to produce glass, rubber, and ceramics; and in consumer products such as antacids, astringents, buffered aspirin, food additives, and antiperspirants. Another use for aluminum is in water purification, and it can therefore occur in your drinking water. Humans absorb aluminum through the skin: a 2001 study showed that aluminum was still present in blood samples 15 days after one application of aluminum to the armpit. Consequently, applying aluminum to the skin is a very effective way to get aluminum in your system, and in your brain. Aluminum was first recognized as a human neurotoxin in 1886, before being used as an antiperspirant. A neurotoxin is a substance that causes damage to nerves or nerve tissue. Post-mortem analysis of Alzheimer’s infected brains has shown increased levels of aluminum compared to people that did not die from Alzheimer’s. It has been well established that the accumulation of aluminum in the brain can cause neurological disorders. To prevent aluminum accumulation, reduced use of aluminum is of crucial importance. Awareness of aluminum is the primary factor in preventing aluminum induced toxicity. The short term symptoms of aluminum toxicity include memory loss, learning difficulty, loss of coordination, disorientation, mental confusion, colic, heartburn, flatulence, and headaches. Alzheimer’s is one of the possible long term effects of chronic aluminum exposure. Studies have found that aluminum absorbs better through the skin than orally. When using antiperspirants, one only applies very little aluminum to the skin. However, daily use results in chronic exposure to aluminum. One study has asserted that the use of aluminum based antiperspirants increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 60%. The data from one study indicate that the degree of antiperspirant/deodorant usage and axillary shaving is associated with an earlier age of breast cancer diagnosis. The series of events that eventually cause breast cancer can start many years before the symptoms become noticeable. Studies indicate that the chance of developing breast cancer increases when women are exposed to cancer causing agents at a young age. Consequently, young girls that use antiperspirants/deodorants are more likely to develop breast cancer later in life. Two steps are needed to cause cancer: DNA has to be damaged, resulting in damaged cells and There are several ways that DNA could be damaged as a result of using antiperspirants. According to one theory, it is caused by accumulating sweat through the use of antiperspirants. Your body normally exposes of waste products through sweat, the accumulation of these toxic waste products in the armpit can cause damage to the adjacent breast cells. Another mechanism that can help cause DNA damage is through the aluminum and zirconium salts. It has been shown that aluminum can bind to DNA and change it, resulting in damaged breast cells. The majority of breast cancers occur in the part of the breast that is the closest to the armpit called the upper outer quadrant (UOQ), where we apply antiperspirants and deodorants The proportion of breast cancer in the UOQ has been rising steadily with the increased use of antiperspirants and deodorants. In 1926, 31% of breast cancers occurred in the UOQ, in 1947-1967 this percentage increased to 43-48%. Currently the majority of breast cancers occurs in the part of the breast that is the closest to the armpit: 60.7% in 1994. Furthermore, the majority of UOQ breast cancer cases concern the left breast. One theory is that this is due to the vast majority of right handed people applying more antiperspirant to their left armpit. Natural deodorants are available from your local healthfood store but many homemade recipes are also effective. Please feel free to share with us your experience with natural deodorants below! ___________________________________ Sources: www.controlyourimpact.com 
8:51 a.m. - 2009-11-10 SKIP THE NON STICK Non-stick cookware has been popular because it's convenient to use and clean. But it also emits toxic fumes when overheated. The ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP recommends that you choose safer cookware to reduce the risk of inhaling toxic particles when you let that non-stick pan get a little too hot. And who doesn't do that occasionally? WHY YOU SHOULD SKIP THE NON-STICK Non-stick surfaces are aluminum pans coated with a synthetic called polytetrafluoroetheylene (PTFE), also known as Teflon, a DuPont brand trademark. Learn more about TEFLON and its perfluorinated chemical “family” (PFC’s) in EWG's chemical dictionary. Toxic fumes from the Teflon chemical are released from pots and pans at high temperatures, potentially killing pet birds and causing people to exhibit flu-like symptoms (called "Teflon Flu" or, as scientists describe it, "Polymer fume fever"). Ingesting particles that flake off scratched non-stick cookware isn't toxic because solid PTFE flakes are inert. Manufacturers' labels often warn consumers to avoid high heat when cooking on Teflon. But EWG-commissioned tests conducted in 2003 showed that in just two to five minutes on a conventional stove top, cookware coated with Teflon and other non-stick surfaces could exceed temperatures at which the coating breaks apart and emits toxic particles and gases. See a GRAPHIC of what happens at to Teflon at various temperatures. Health dangers: When you breathe kitchen air polluted with fumes from overheated Teflon, you're at risk for developing flu-like symptoms (yes, "Teflon flu"). The long-term effects of routine exposure to Teflon fumes, and from Teflon flu itself, have not been adequately studied. PFCs have been found in nearly all Americans tested by federal public health officials. Chemicals from this family are associated with smaller birth weight and size in newborn babies, elevated cholesterol, abnormal thyroid hormone levels, liver inflammation and weakened immune defense against disease. Environmental hazards: Manufacturing PFCs and the consumer products that contain them poses great risks to the environment and wildlife. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says PFCs present "persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity properties to an extraordinary degree." SAFER POTS, PANS AND BAKEWARE ARE READILY AVAILABLE While there are a growing number of new cookware options on the market, we don't know enough about them to know if they're safe -- even if they're advertised as "green" or "not non-stick." We continue to recommend cast iron and stainless steel cookware as safer options for stove-top cooking, and oven-safe glass for baking. These safer pans might be a little harder to clean, but your health is worth it. Stainless steel is a terrific alternative to a non-stick cooking surface. Most chefs agree that stainless steel browns foods better than non-stick surfaces. Cast iron remains a great alternative to non-stick cooking surfaces. Lodge, America's oldest family-owned cookware manufacturer, refers to its cookware as "natural non-stick." Cast iron is extremely durable and can be pre-heated to temperatures that will brown meat and will withstand oven temperatures well above what is considered safe for non-stick pans. HOW TO COOK WITH NON-STICK IF YOU'RE 'STUCK' WITH IT •Never preheat nonstick cookware at high heat -- empty pans can rapidly reach high temperatures. Heat at the lowest temperature possible to cook your food safely. •Don't put nonstick cookware in an oven hotter than 500 degrees. •Use an exhaust fan over the stove. •Keep pet birds out of the kitchen -- the fumes from an overheated pan can kill a bird in seconds. Learn more here. •Skip the self-cleaning function on your oven. It cleans by heating to high temperatures, which can release toxic fumes from non-stick interior oven parts. •Choose a safer alternative when buying new cookware. OTHER WAYS PEOPLE ARE EXPOSED TO PFCS, AND HOW TO AVOID THEM PFCs are ubiquitous -- both in and out of the kitchen. They are widely used as water, stain and grease repellents for food wrap, carpeting, furniture, and clothing. They keep food from sticking to pots and pans, repel stains on furniture and rugs, and make the rain roll off raincoats. If you want to avoid PFCs in more places than your cookware, download the EWG's GUIDE TO PFCS to reduce your exposures further. INTERESTED IN SAFER COOKWARE, purchase it at Amazon by clicking HERE and some of the money will go to support the EWG.
4:42 p.m. - 2009-11-05 BLUE GOLD You should know that the issues I write about here are issues I care very deeply about and hope that you will too. Please take the time to give me your feedback and thoughts on the content. I like to know that I'm making some kind of impact, even if I only reach one person every day, or a week, or a month, at least I know I'm making some kind of difference here. That said, so without further ado, yet another topic that deeply concerns me.....the world's water supply is in grave danger and wars are already being fought over what is being referred to now as BLUE GOLD. If you think it isn't in danger of happening here in the United States, or at least not in your lifetime, then you're probably one of those people that, until now, thought ignorance was bliss. There is not a day that goes by that I do not worry about the earth my son will inherit when I'm gone. That's why I started this blog. Will our children some day have to pay for water from the tap? What if he cannot afford it? What about the nations whose children do not have clean drinking water NOW? Every time I take a glass of water from my tap, or fill my son's bottle with water, I give thanks. Water is not something to take for granted. As I write this huge ccrporations are investing in water and hoping to one day control's the world's supply. Every time you buy bottled water you support their endeavor. I certainly never thought I would have to pay for water. I certainly never imagined when I was a child that I would grow up in a world that would think nothing of paying one dollar for a small bottle of bottled water. And don't even get me started on the impact these plastic bottles then have on the environment. I just came across this incredible, award-winning documentary, BLUE GOLD, on NETFLIX. It originally aired on PBS and is based on the BOOK of the same name, hailed the 'Real Quantum of Solace'. Global Warming is an issue of 'how' we live, the water crisis is an issue of 'if' we live. Check out the trailer below. If you would like to purchase the DVD, you can do so on AMAZON. And if you'd like to begin to make a difference, stop buying bottled water. These are the companies responsible for the privatization of water. Especially those from companies including Coca-Cola (i.e. Dasani), Nestles and Ice Mountain.
11:28 p.m. - 2009-11-04 SUPPORT HEALTHY FOOD IN SCHOOLS
2:18 p.m. - 2009-11-03 TALKING TURKEY
1. Ben Franklin had tremendous respect for their resourcefulness, agility, and beauty—he called the turkey “a bird of courage” and “a true original native of America.” Franklin even suggested naming the turkey, instead of the eagle, as our national bird. 2. Turkeys have been genetically modified to gain weight rapidly because fatter turkeys mean fatter wallets for farmers. But in nature, the turkey’s athletic prowess is truly impressive. Wild turkeys can fly at speeds of up to 50 miles per hour and run at speeds of up to 15 miles per hour. The natural lifespan of the turkey is between 10 and 12 years, but on factory farms they are slaughtered when they’re just 5 months old. 3. Male turkeys, or “toms,” are bigger and have more colorful plumage than female turkeys, or “hens.” The males attract females with their wattles, colorful flaps of skin around their necks, and tufts of bristles that hang from their chests. 4. Turkeys are born with full-color vision just like our own, and in nature they stay with their mothers for up to the first five months of their lives. These gentle birds are very bonded to their young—in the wild, a mother turkey will courageously defend her family against predators. 5. Many respected researchers have spoken out on behalf of this intelligent, social bird. Oregon State University poultry scientist Tom Savage says, “I've always viewed turkeys as smart animals with personality and character, and keen awareness of their surroundings. The ‘dumb’ tag simply doesn’t fit.” 6. Even a popular turkey-hunting guide admits that turkeys are far from feather-brained. According to the Remington Guide to Turkey Hunting, turkeys will “test your wits as they are rarely tested in modern life.” 7. Erik Marcus, the author of Vegan: The New Ethics of Eating, has spent a considerable amount of time with turkeys on farm sanctuaries. He reports, “Turkeys remember your face and they will sit closer to you with each day you revisit. Come back day after day and, before long, a few birds will pick you out as their favorite and they will come running up to you whenever you arrive. It’s definitely a matter of the birds choosing you rather than of you choosing the birds. Different birds choose different people.” Changed your mind about eating Turkey this Thanksgiving? Enter to win a VEGAN FEAST from Field Roast.
2:02 p.m. - 2009-11-03 A WORD FROM PAUL MCCARTNEY I cannot say enough about how much I am enjoying THE KIND DIET: A SIMPLE GUIDE TO FEELING GREAT, LOSING WEIGHT, AND SAVING THE PLANET, by ALICIA SILVERSTONE. In fact I am so enthusiastic about it, I will be sharing plenty of delicious vegan recipes from the book, as well as tidbits about how becoming a vegetarian can make a difference. Here is the PREFACE from the book, by Paul McCartney. Not a big fan of Mr. McCartney, but after reading his PREFACE I can't help but pay him due respect. "Having been vegetarian now for many years, I am pleased when someone spreads the good word. Originally, I became a vegetarian when my wife, Linda, and myself were eating leg of lamb and, at the same time, watching a group of very cute baby lambs gamboling in the field. We made the connection, and so our original reason was that of compassion. Through the years, we have learned of health benefits of a veggie diet and most recently have become aware of the extreme danger the livestock industry poses to the environment. When the United Nations (not a vegetarian group!) issued its report in 2006 saying that the livestock industry was responsible for more damnage to the environment than all of the transport industry put together, I was glad to see a further reason for going veggie being made public. I believe that more and more people are looking at ways to change their diet and lifestyle, and I believe Alicia's book will be very helpful to them and all of us."
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6:46 p.m. - 2009-10-30 OUR LEGACY This young girl's parents must be incredibly proud of her. But isn't it time we all, as parents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, grandparents and humanitarians, do something to make THEM proud? What will our legacy be? It's up to us, and it starts with YOU.
12:08 p.m. - 2009-10-28 ALTERNATE VACCINE SCHEDULE Since I have been on the topic of vaccines, I would like to discuss an ALTERNATE VACCINE SCHEDULE for your children, one that I have been following since my son was born allowing me to minimize his exposure to too many vaccines all at once. In other words, he is still receiving all his necessary vaccines, but they are spread out over a longer period. Like most moms I am extremely concerned about the AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS 2007 RECOMMENDED VACCINE SCHEDULE which is as follows: 1 month - Hep B 2 months - HIB, PC, DTaP,Rotavirus,Polio 4 months - HIB,Pc,DTaP,Rotavirus,Polio 6 months - HIB,Pc,DTaP,Rotavirus,Hep B,Flu 1 year - MMR,Chickenpox,Hep A 15 month - HIB,Pc 18 months - DTaP,Polio,Hep A,Flu 2 years - Flu 3 years - Flu 4 years - Flu 5 years - DTaP,Polio,MMR,Flu,Chickenpox 12 years - Tdap,Meningococcal,HPV(3 doses girls only) ________________________________________________ So, without further ado, here is the ALTERNATE VACCINE SCHEDULE I have been following, as published in THE VACCINE BOOK, by Dr. Robert Sears: 3 months - Pc,HIB 4 months - DTaP,Rotavirus 5 months - Pc,HIB 6 months - DTaP,Rotavirus 7 months - Pc,HIB 9 months - Polio,Flu (The Flu vaccine would be given between six and twelve months, if nearing flu season) 12 months - Mumps, Polio 15 months - Pc,HIB 18 months - DTaP,Chickenpox 21 months - Flu 2 years - Rubella,Polio 2 1/2 yrs - Hep B, Hep A 3 years - Hep B, Measles, Flu 3 1/2 yrs - Hep B, Hep A 4 years - DTaP,Polio,Flu 5 years - Chickenpox 12 years - Tdap,HPV 12 1/2 yrs..HPV 13 years - HPV,Meningococcal ______________________________________________________ To understand Sears' reasoning behind this schedule, as well as a very detailed explaination of exactly what ingredients go into each vaccine, you may want to consider purchasing the book. Note that Sears recommends the MMR be broken out...in other words instead of receive The Mumps, Measles and Rubella shot as one shot (chock full of toxins), he recommends receiving them individually over a larger span of time. As the MMR vaccine seems to be the most controversial - the one everyone is pointing a finger at, I feel better knowing I'm going to be breaking it out. In closing I will leave you with this video feed about the correlation between Mercury in vaccinations and Autism featuring Dr. Boyd Haley, and prayer that this Autism will one day find its cause and solution. And for all of you moms and dads out there who are struggling with this on a daily basis, know that those of us who are blessed with healthy children have not forgotten you.
4:47 p.m. - 2009-10-27 THE KIND DIET
Being someone who recently (a little over a month ago) became a vegan I can certainly attest to the fact that veganism will improve your health, give you more energy and help you shed pounds. I have never felt better and the weight is melting off. THE KIND DIET: A SIMPLE GUIDE TO FEELING GREAT, LOSING WEIGHT, AND SAVING THE PLANET begins with Silverstone's personal story. It includes her early attempts at not eating meat, and an unhealthy period when she ate only raw foods. Then the book discusses the "nasty foods"--meat, dairy, white sugar and processed foods. We learn the many reasons these foods are unhealthy, bad for the planet and bad for animal's welfare. Next, we learn what the "kind foods" are--notably, whole grains, new proteins, veggies and healthy desserts. There is a chapter on nutritional FAQ's. Silverstone understands that converting to a plant based diet, especially if we are used to a diet heavy in meats, dairy and processed foods, is challenging. So, she presents three levels: flirting, vegan and superhero. In flirting, she makes recommendations like: go to a vegetarian restaurant and order a dish, buy some vegan products from her "Transitional food chart", and simply recommends we start adding vegan meals into our diets. In vegan, she presents a plan on how to build a meal and a vegan meal plan. Finally, the superhero level is loosely based on the macrobiotic diet (minus fish,) and features fresh, local and seasonal fare. Silverstone adds helpful tips, like chew your food really well, what to do about detoxing and cravings and more. There is a chapter on tips when away from home. Lifestyle tips is a very short chapter, mentioning things like the importance of reusing and buying secondhand. I would recommend HARMONIOUS ENVIRONMENT: BEAUTIFY, DETOXIFY & ENERGIZE YOUR LIFE, YOUR HOME & YOUR PLANET to learn how to make your entire home green and beautiful for optimal health. The book concludes with fantastic looking recipes (I'm a pretty good cook, I can always tell.) They recipes are divided into vegan and superhero. Even if you are not committed to a full time vegan diet, I highly recommend this book--just start with the flirting and see where it takes you.
12:41 p.m. - 2009-10-26 FOOD MATTERS
With nutritionally-depleted foods, chemical additives and our tendency to rely upon pharmaceutical drugs to treat what's wrong with our malnourished bodies, it's no wonder that modern society is getting sicker. Food Matters sets about uncovering the trillion dollar worldwide 'sickness industry' and gives people some scientifically verifiable solutions for overcoming illness naturally. In what promises to be the most contentious idea put forward, the filmmakers have interviewed several leading experts in nutrition and natural healing who claim that not only are we harming our bodies with improper nutrition, but that the right kind of foods, supplements and detoxification can be used to treat chronic illnesses as fatal as terminally diagnosed cancer. The focus of the film is in helping us rethink the belief systems fed to us by our modern medical and health care establishments. The interviewees point out that not every problem requires costly, major medical attention and reveal many alternative therapies that can be more effective, more economical, less harmful and less invasive than conventional medical treatments. The ‘Food Matters' duo have independently funded the film from start to finish in order to remain as unbiased as possible, delivering a clear and concise message to the world....FOOD MATTERS. If you are interested in downloading this film to watch on your computer, you can do so for just $4.95, or you can purchase the film online HERE.
12:39 p.m. - 2009-10-26 SWINE FLU VACCINE DANGERS By Dr Joseph Mercola, MD This year it is more important that you protect your children and loved ones from the flu vaccines than influenza itself. In his article published on LewRockwell.com, Bill Sardi details 18 reasons why you should not vaccinate your children against the flu this season. Here are nine of them: 1. The swine flu is simply another flu. It is not unusually deadly. 2. This is the first time both seasonal and pandemic flu vaccines will be administered. Both seasonal flu and swine flu vaccines will require two inoculations. This is because single inoculations have failed to produce sufficient antibodies. This is an admission that prior flu vaccines were virtually useless. Can you trust them this time? 3. Adjuvants are added to vaccines to boost production of antibodies but may trigger autoimmune reactions. Some adjuvants are mercury (thimerosal), aluminum and squalene. Why would you sign a consent form for your children to be injected with mercury, which is even more brain-toxic than lead? 4. This is the first year mock vaccines have been used to gain FDA approval. The vaccines that have been tested are not the same vaccines your children will be given. 5. Over-vaccination is a common practice now in America. American children are subjected to 29 vaccines by the age of two. Meanwhile, veterinarians have backed off of repeat vaccination in dogs because of observed side effects. 6. Modern medicine has no explanation for autism, despite its continued rise in prevalence. Yet autism is not reported among Amish children who go unvaccinated. 7. Researchers are warning that over-use of the flu vaccine and anti-flu drugs like Tamiflu and Relenza can apply genetic pressure on flu viruses and then they are more likely to mutate into a more deadly strain. 8. Most seasonal influenza A (H1N1) virus strains tested from the United States and other countries are now resistant to Tamiflu (oseltamivir). Tamiflu has become a nearly worthless drug against seasonal flu. 9. Public health officials are irresponsible in their omission of any ways to strengthen immunity against the flu. No options outside of problematic vaccines and anti-flu drugs are offered, despite the fact there is strong evidence that vitamins C and D activate the immune system and the trace mineral selenium prevents the worst form of the disease. Still not convinced? Check out this CBS " 60 MINUTES" documentary on the swine flu epidemics of 1976 in the U.S. It went on air only once and was never shown again. Clearly, it speaks for itself.
12:32 p.m. - 2009-10-26 PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM SWINE FLU There will always be threats of flu pandemics, real or created, and potentially toxic vaccines will continue to be peddled as the solution until enough people realize there’s a better, safer, saner way. You can break free of the drug-solution trap right now by following these natural health principles. I have not caught a flu in over two decades, and you can avoid it too, without getting vaccinated, by following these simple guidelines, which will keep your immune system in optimal working order so that you're far less likely to acquire the infection to begin with. Optimize your vitamin D levels This is probably the single most important and least expensive action you can take. If you are coming down with flu like symptoms and have not been on vitamin D you can take doses of 50,000 units a day for three days to treat the acute infection. Some researchers like Dr. Cannell, believe the dose could even be as high as 1,000 units per pound of body weight for three days. Avoid sugar and processed foods Sugar decreases the function of your immune system almost immediately, and as you likely know, a strong immune system is key to fighting off viruses and other illness. Be aware that sugar is present in foods you may not suspect, like ketchup and fruit juice. Get enough rest Just like it becomes harder for you to get your daily tasks done if you're tired, if your body is overly fatigued it will be harder for it to fight the flu. Have effective tools to address your stress We all face some stress every day, but if stress becomes overwhelming then your body will be less able to fight off the flu and other illness. If you feel that stress is taking a toll on your health, consider using an energy psychology tool such as Meridian Tapping Techniques, which is remarkably effective in relieving stress associated with all kinds of events, from work to family to trauma. Exercise When you exercise, you increase your circulation and your blood flow throughout your body. The components of your immune system are also better circulated, which means your immune system has a better chance of finding an illness before it spreads. You can review my exercise guidelines for some great tips on how to get started. Take a good source of omega-3 fats like krill oil Increase your intake of healthy and essential fats like the omega-3 found in krill oil, which is crucial for maintaining health. It is also vitally important to avoid damaged omega-6 oils like trans fats found in most processed foods, as it will seriously damage your immune response. Wash your hands Washing your hands will decrease your likelihood of spreading a virus to your nose, mouth or other people. Be sure you don't use antibacterial soap for this -- antibacterial soaps are completely unnecessary, and they cause far more harm than good. Instead, identify a simple chemical-free soap that you can switch your family to. Eat garlic regularly Garlic works like a broad-spectrum antibiotic against bacteria, virus, and protozoa in the body. And unlike with antibiotics, no resistance can be built up so it is an absolutely safe product to use. However, if you are allergic or don't enjoy garlic it would be best to avoid as it will likely cause more harm than good. Avoid hospitals and vaccines In this particular case, I'd also recommend you stay away from hospitals unless you're having an emergency, as hospitals are prime breeding grounds for infections of all kinds, and could be one of the likeliest places you could be exposed to flu bugs of all kinds. As a side note, please beware that 21 different pediatric Tylenol products have been recently recalled due to the possibility of bacterial contamination. So, if your child comes down with cold or flu symptoms, make sure you do not give him or her a potentially contaminated product. Better yet, help your child recover using more traditional cold and flu remedies, such as, hydrogen peroxide solution in the ear, zinc lozenges, high quality raw honey, or a homemade cough syrup. ___________________________________
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