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Cold and Flu Season Upon Us

Winter seems to be the season for colds and flu viruses. The thought may have crossed your mind more than once: How can I boost my immune system?

There are many healthy ways in which you can strengthen your immune system, including supplements, exercise, and eating healthy.

There are several dietary supplements that can be effective at enhancing your immunity. One of my favorites is Black Elderberry. It is available in a syrup or packaged as a drink mix and add water. Black Elderberry contains vitamin C and zinc. Most health stores will have it or can be ordered online.

Physical exercise is also an important step to a healthy immune system. Exercise may help flush bacteria out of the lungs and airways, thus reducing your risk of contracting a cold, flu, or other illness.

Eating a nutritious diet is also a must. You can try adding a multivitamin and mineral supplement, which can create a boost to your immune system. FYI: Shaklee has four different formulas. They are based on clinical studies and packed with essential minerals, plus 100 percent daily value of all vitamins.

It makes sense to consume extra Vitamin C. You can accomplish this when eating lots of fruits, such as oranges, watermelon, grapefruit, and cantaloupe. Orange juice is a favorite, too.

Probably the best advice to avoid colds and flu viruses is to wash your hands frequently. Be sure to keep a distance from people who have a cold or some type of virus.

If you do not feel well, staying home will be a good decision for you and for everyone else. What is the sense of spreading what you have?

I hope these ideas are worth trying so you can have a healthy winter.

Remember to always consult with your health provider when making changes to your diet.

Feel free to email yours truly at healthjeanne673@yahoo.com with any comments or questions.

By Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center

As a nation, Americans eat inexpensive, poor-quality food that has been stripped of its nutrients. Most of us do not consume enough fresh fruits or vegetables daily, and many of the grains we consume are from instant rice, refined wheat breads, pastas, and cereal. We also tend to eat a tremendous amount of prepackaged and pre-made meals. Did you know that one-quarter of Americans eat at fast food restaurants each day? Many of us are overfed and undernourished, and many of the foods we eat do not provide our bodies with the nutrition it needs to survive and be healthy. Our bodies are crying out for nutrition, as we suffer from diabetes, heart disease, obesity…the list goes on.

Over the past seventy years, there has been a drastic decline in the quality of our food, resulting in a nation of sick people who are dependant on pharmaceutical drugs. Your body’s ability to function in a healthy way is dependent on the nourishment from the foods we eat, but many of those foods contain heavy metals, toxic chemicals, and pesticides. Our foods can also contain food coloring, preservatives, hormones, antibiotics, and synthetic additives. Some food is processed to the point of almost non-recognition. Current food conditions make it difficult to get all of the nutritional components your body requires to maintain its resiliency and heal.

 

There is Good News

Whole food supplements can help remedy this. Whole food supplements complete the nutritional gap. Nutrients within foods work synergistically to provide the body the tools it needs to restore and maintain optimal health. Given proper nutrition, the human body has an amazing ability to heal itself.

 

So How Do You Know Which Supplements Are Right for You?

At the Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center in Frederick, we utilize a technique called Nutritional Response Testing® (NRT).  Nutritional Response Testing® is a non-invasive system of analyzing the body to determine the underlying causes of ill or non-optimum health. The actual procedure is simple and direct, with the body providing all the information and feedback needed. Nutritional Response Testing® provides an accurate reading of how the different points (neurological reflexes) on the surface of the body relate to the state of health and to the flow of energy in every organ and functional system of the body. These reflexes are the body’s way of telling us what and how your nervous system is doing, as it is the nervous system’s responsibility to regulate the body’s functions for every organ. By testing the reflexes, the practitioner has a method of evaluating your body’s imbalances. The practitioner is able to identify exactly what whole food supplements your body needs and in what quantity.

After you are tested, you will get an individualized nutritional program, custom designed from the results of your analysis. Each case is unique and the nutritional program that you receive matched to your body’s needs. Most programs include dietary suggestions, as well as whole food supplements to aid your body in healing itself.

 

Reasons to Use Nutrition Response Testing

The following list contains the reasons that you should use Nutritional Response Testing.

 

  • You have one or more health problems that will not go away.

 

  • You have visited doctors, or even alternative practitioners, but the results were not what you expected or hoped.
  • Your health conditions are interfering with your life and affecting your career, family, and/or personal finances.

 

  • You realize that these conditions are probably not going to get any better unless the real source of the problem is found and corrected.

 

  • You are healthy, but want to make sure you are doing everything you can to maintain optimal health.

 

If you are eligible to be a Nutrition Response Testing® case, your chances of recovery have never been better. Patients who correct their underlying nutritional deficiencies typically present with 90 percent improved health.

Curious about what we offer? Check out our free nutrition seminars, held every alternating Tuesday and Thursday at the office in Frederick. You will be able to ask Dr. Lo any questions about his method and the practice. We want to assist you in attaining maximum possible health, while handling the real underlying heath issues. You can reach us at 240-651-1650. Check out the website at www.doctorlo.com.