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Andrea’s Cold & Flu Arsenal (please contact me for latest version as it is updated yearly)

The weather outside is delightful…but soon it might be frightful!
 
Andrea’s Cold and Flu Arsenal
 
NOW IS THE TIME TO STOCK YOUR HERBAL MEDICINE CABINET
 
Flu vaccines are already available! Be pro-active rather than reactive.  No one knows for sure whether the coming season will be a bad flu season or not.  What I do know is that I am not taking any flu vaccines and will, instead, protect myself with the following immune system supports.  Some are preventatives, some prevent as well as treat, and others are used just when symptoms arise.
 
I’ve never taken a flu vaccine because
So what do I do? I prepare for the season with what I call my Cold and Flu Arsenal and bring it out at the first sign that ‘something’s coming.’  My Arsenal consists of the following antimicrobial substances:
 
 Echinacea: This is the first medicinal herbal I go for.  It must be in the liquid, alcohol extract form (even for children…Echinacea is water AND alcohol soluble so taking it in tablets, capsules, teas or in glycerin extracts is not potent enough).
Vitamin C: I take this concurrently with Echinacea as it enhances its potency.
Vitamin A 10,000 IU: I take 5 of these little perles when I feel a cold coming on.  The next day I’ll take 4, the day after that 3.
 
Probiotics: these are the bacterial cultures that help keep beneficial bacteria (the good guys) active in your intestines.  It is often said that the health of the body relies upon the health of the intestinal tract.
Mucococcinum:  This is not the “Oscillo” product you see in health food stores.  This comes from Canada and is a homeopathic cold/flu preventative as well as treatment, while the Oscillo is just a treatment. If I’m not feeling right I actually go for this first and usually stop things in their track.  If I don’t feel better very soon, I proceed with the Echinacea dosing and catch it there.
Sinus Plus:  An herbal decongestant great for sinus congestion/stuffy noses. If colds tend to wind up in the ears for you or your children, take this at the first sign of a cold.
Traveling this winter?
  • Consider taking my Airline Protection/Wellness Travel Kit.
  • Contains 2oz Echinacea, full sizes of Mucococcinum and Sinus Plus, Liquid Smudge Essential Oil Spray for a disinfecting inhalation as well as alcohol wipes for surfaces such as armrests and trays. Directions for use included.

Traveling someplace warm?

  • Consider my Pennyroyal Mosquito Oil for protection from mosquitoes and if you’re hiking, Eucalyptus oil (w/directions for use) for tick prevention.
Nutriferon: A great immune enhancer.  Stimulates production of interferon in the body. Good for people whose stress tends to make them prone to getting sick more often.
Goldenseal: This is a potent anti-bacterial and anti-viral.  It is not taken for more than 10 days at a time. It can also be used as a gargle for a sore throat.
Lung & Bronchial Formula:  Contains anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory herbs for lungs and bronchials.
 Garlic: This is a great anti-everything.
Dr. Christopher’s Immune Formula: a great anti-everything and high in garlic so it could be used instead of the garlic mentioned above.  Tastes like salad dressing (due to its apple cider vinegar content) and can be put in food or diluted in water or juice.
Vitamin D3: Long recognized for its role in calcium metabolism and bone health, musculoskeletal issues and chronic low back pain, some doctors believe that Vitamin D3 is a better preventative than a flu shot and safer since the supplement doesn’t contain toxic elements found in vaccines (like aluminum, mercury, formaldehyde, etc). Vitamin D3 acts as an immune system modulator, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral.  How much to take?  Most people generate 10,000-20,000 IU of Vitamin D after about 30 minutes of summer sun.  Needless to say we’re not getting that exposure in the fall/winter/spring.  It’s hard to know how much is exactly enough during the winter season unless you have your Vitamin D levels tested.  Beginning in the fall, I take 2000IU, twice a day, as I have seen that recommended as an effective dose and it does maintain my D level when tested.
 
Dandelion Root: Perhaps overindulgence has stressed your liver?
Juice Plus+®:  I consider this the best vitamin supplement  ‘insurance’  one can take.
Juice Plus+® may be ordered from my website’s home page by scrolling down and clicking on the Juice Plus+® banner.
 
Last note for immune protection: if you are on your cell phone a lot, consider affixing a Ray Away to it…a tiny chip attached to the phone that diverts radiation away from the brain and strengthens your energy field while using the phone.  On muscle testing, it is clearly seen how holding the phone weakens your field but when a Ray Away is affixed, your field remains strong. Studies unequivocally show how the health of your body weakens when the field is weakened. Also used on cordless phones in the home. For the iPad, two Ray Aways are used. See below for my booklet in pdf format on the dangers of cell phone radiation.
 
 
See why I call it an Arsenal?  Vigilance is key – if you want to be in charge of your wellness and stay healthy you’ve got to:
…be educated
   …be prepared
      … be vigilant
          …be tuned into your body so you are aware when you are feeling ‘off’.
 
If you need help in locating anything mentioned please don’t hesitate to contact me.  You can email me for pricing and to create your personalized herbal arsenal.
 
Please think about who you know that would benefit from this valuable information and share it with them.  
 
It’s a blessing to be able to help one another.
 
Until next time…stay healthy, think peace, be love and see love in everyone!
 
Andrea Candee
 
Andrea Candee is a master herbalist and holistic health counselor with a consultation practice in Westchester County, New York, and is well known for her unique and successful approach to addressing chronic Lyme Disease. She does Meridian Health Assessments, computerized electro-dermal screenings, for taking a pro-active approach to preventative health.  Visit www.andreacandee.com to learn about the workshops she is scheduled to give and can bring to your area, and about her award-winning book, Gentle Healing for Baby and Child…A Parent’s Guide (Simon & Schuster)…although written for parents, grandparents and caregivers, everything in the book can be used by adults as well!
 
Andrea has also written special booklets available in hard copy and pdf format:
Her most popular workshop is now available on DVD: The Healing Kitchen…remedies from Nature’s pharmacy.
 
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