Posts Tagged ‘Flu’
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Monday, August 30th, 2010
Tags: alternative cold treatment, cold, Diet, Flu, Juice Plus, natural cold treatment, natural flu treatment, Nutrition, Supplements
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Nasal zinc gels may be associated with loss of sense of smell
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Tags: Alternative medicine, cold, Flu, intranasal zinc, Naturopathic medicine, olfactory sense, smell, zinc gluconate
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More Listener Questions Answered
Friday, January 29th, 2010
Listen To: More Questions Answered Podcast
Portland naturopathic doctors Dr. Greg Eckel and Dr. Greg Nigh answer listener questions regarding H1N1, adrenal glad excess, vitamin A, the peer review system and allergy desensitization shots.
Tags: Adrenal fatigue, allergies, antibiotics, Flu, H1N1, peer review, Swine flu, vaccines, vitamins
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The Naturopathic Approach to Colds and Flu Podcast
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
Listen to: The Naturopathic Approach to Colds and Flu Podcast
In this podcast, Dr. Eckel and Dr. Nigh focus on issues surrounding the cold and flu season. Should you be running to your doctor to get a prescription that will only suppress your symptoms, or should you not do anything at all? They will answer questions like these, as well as explain to you what the naturopathic approach to treating these illnesses would look like, citing specific ways you can implement them at home.
Tags: Colds, Dr. Greg Eckel, Dr. Greg Nigh, Flu, Naturopathic medicine, prescriptions, virus
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Winter Health Tips
Monday, December 14th, 2009
It’s been just about a year since a major winter storm hit the Northwest. While we’re crossing our fingers that we won’t be tromping through a foot and a half of snow this holiday season, it’s better to be prepared for the worst. You can stave off a number of weather-related illnesses and conditions with a bit of prevention.
Your overall health is our utmost concern, and as always, we recommend taking steps throughout the season to boost your immunity to colds, flu, and other seasonal disorders. Our articles on the importance of vitamin D and naturopathic prevention of swine flu are a good place to start.
On top of that, there are many things you can do to foster a healthy home environment. (more…)
Tags: boost immune system, Colds, Flu, flu season, Swine flu, vitamin D, winter
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Herbs and Immunity
Monday, November 16th, 2009
There are lots of ways to support a healthy immune system through the winter months. One easy way is through the daily intake of herbs known as tonics. Tonics increase the tone and vitality of skin, organs and body systems. By increasing the vitality of the immune system you are able to defend off bacterial and viral invaders at a more efficient rate enabling you to either arrest a cold/flu or shorten its duration drastically.
Below are 2 recipes for you to enjoy: (more…)
Tags: boost immune system, Flu, flu prevention, Herbs, recipes, tonics
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Naturopathic Prevention of Swine Flu
Sunday, October 11th, 2009
The mainstream media and most conventional physicians would have you believe that the only way to prevent swine flu is by getting a shot. Nonsense! Healthy immune systems have been protecting people from infectious diseases for many thousands of years. Our immune systems didn’t lose this ability in the last few decades, but the key is to have a healthy immune system. (more…)
Tags: boost immune system, Diet, Flu, flu season, Nutrition, Swine flu, vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc
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Swine Flu Vaccination Information
Friday, October 9th, 2009
There is one prominent fact about the current H1N1 vaccinations being promoted in the media and by virtually all conventional physicians: there is absolutely no evidence that the vaccination will prevent swine flu. Despite all the media and all the hype about this vaccination, there still is not one study that shows this vaccination will prevent even a single case of swine flu.
We believe every physician should inform their patients about this fact and let patients make informed decisions accordingly.
The decision to get – or not to get – a vaccination against the H1N1 virus rests with every individual. The decision should only be made on the basis of information, not on the basis of fear or pressure exerted by a physician. It is the responsibility of physicians to educate patients about health, disease and risks. It is the responsibility of patients to ask question, assess information, and make decisions based on that information. (more…)
Tags: Flu, H1N1 vaccination, immune system
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Vitamin D – We Can’t Say It Enough
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
We’ve told you before how sufficient levels of Vitamin D can help reduce your risk of many chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease, depression and diabetes.
While these are all very serious conditions that deserve your attention, there’s another ailment that’s dominating the headlines right now. You’ve heard it blasted in big letters — the FLU. And guess what? Study after study is showing that Vitamin D can help you battle that cold-weather illness too. (more…)
Tags: Cancer, Cardiovascular disease, depression, Diabetes, Flu, vitamin D
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The Naturopathic Approach to the Swine Flu,H1N1 Virus
Friday, August 28th, 2009
Listen to The Naturopathic Approach to the Swine Flu and H1N1 Virus Podcast
Dr. Eckel and Dr. Nigh explain the dangers of allowing you to be injected with a live virus that has only been tested on monkeys. Instead of taking this risk, they will educate you on some naturopathic and alternative approaches that will protect your body from getting viral infections, needles not included. They’ll give you tips about nutrition and specific antiviral supplements that should be part of your diet to keep your body strong and decrease your susceptibility to these illnesses.
Tags: Alternative medicine, CDC, Center for disease control, Dr. Greg Eckel, Dr. Greg Nigh, Flu, H1N1 vaccination, H1N1 vaccine, H1N1 virus, Naturopathic medicine, pandemic, Swine flu, swine flu vaccination, swine flu vaccine
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Confused about the flu hype? Boost your immunity!
Thursday, August 13th, 2009
Did you get it yet? You’ll probably be hearing a lot of people talking about the flu vaccine, if you haven’t heard it already. This year with all of the talk of the H1N1 flu and the annual push for vaccination for the seasonal flu, the marketing blitz is on. These are two different issues and we’ll separate them out. There are plenty of things you can do to increase your immune system’s effectiveness. And if you do happen to build your immune system (by getting the flu) there are ways we can help get you through the illness. (more…)
Tags: CDC, Flu, flu season, Flu vaccination, H1N1, immune system
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Respiratory Infections in Children
Friday, November 7th, 2008
Children’s cough/cold medicine has been shown to be more dangerous than helpful. But a recent study suggests that there are other kinds of therapies that will benefit kids with colds.
A recent study in the Journal of Pediatrics found that school-aged children supplemented with fish oil experienced upper respiratory infections with less frequency. In addition, those who did get a cold had it for a shorter length of time when compared to kids not receiving the fish oil supplementation.
The general thought within the medical community is that, if there is no conventional therapy for a given problem, then there is no useful therapy. This is just one more example of a natural therapy that not only reduces illnesses in children, but will enhance their health overall.
Do we think that pediatricians across the country are going to start recommending fish oil supplements to children to prevent colds?
Tags: Children, Fish oil, Flu, Naturopathic medicine, omega-3, respiratory infection
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Children and the Flu Vaccination
Friday, October 24th, 2008
The CDC’s position on vaccinating children is straight-forward: all children ages 6 months to adult should get a vaccination every year.
Which is just great, except for the fact that there is no evidence vaccinating children prevents hospital visits or reduces trips to physicians. As if to add insult to injury, according to the CDC, “the majority of influenza vaccines distributed in the United States currently contain thimerosal [mercury] as a preservative.”
Those looking for options that might actually reduce the risk of influenza in their children and themselves might want to contact their nearest naturopathic physician.
Tags: Flu, Flu vaccination, Naturopathic medicine
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Naturopathic Views on the Flu Vaccination
Thursday, February 28th, 2008
Listen to Flu Vaccinations
In this podcast, Portland naturopathic doctors, Dr. Greg Eckel and Dr. Greg Nigh discuss the flu vaccine, what the risk versus benefit is, and whether it is even effective. They also arm you, of course, with some naturopathic ways that you can protect yourself from getting the flu in the first place.
Tags: Dr. Greg Eckel, Dr. Greg Nigh, Flu, Flu vaccination, flu vaccine, Naturopathic medicine
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Naturopathic Views on the Flu and Avian Flu
Friday, November 18th, 2005
Listen to Flu and Avian Flu Podcast
In this podcast, Portland naturopathic doctors, Dr. Greg Eckel and Dr. Greg Nigh discuss the seasonal flu, as well as the Avian flu. Should you get vaccinated? Does the benefit outweigh the risk, or is it even effective? They’ll discuss those questions, as well as give you some ways that you can help your body to stay healthy enough to not be susceptible to the flu.
Tags: avian flu, Dr. Greg Eckel, Dr. Greg Nigh, Flu, Flu vaccination, flu vaccine, Naturopathic medicine, virus
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