Question: I seem to get every cold and flu that comes around. I don't want to get a flu shot, what are some other holistic options to stay healthy?
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Massage Therapy
It is said that a 60 minute massage session is equivalent to a 20 minute brisk walk. With consistency, circulation, immune function and muscle tone are significantly improved. This can have a great and lasting effect on your body through this 5th season- known as the cold and flu season. Another important aspect is to make it a goal to drink more water than you normally would; at least half of your body weight in ounces. This will help considerably in flushing out bugs and germs that may sneak into your system. Additionally, bodywork helps induce more sound sleeping patterns, better focus and increased body awareness, all aiding in keeping you healthy and vital!
From a reflexology perspective, there are pressure points on the hands and feet that directly relate to immune organs. Addressing these areas can also be a wonderfully effective way to support immunity when your body may be compromised.
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Guinevere Amadeo, LMP.
Licensed Massage Practitioner, Reflexologist
Seattle Holistic Health Examiner
Aromatherapy
The most important thing to staying healthy is wanting to be healthy! So, take time for yourself and do the things you need to do to make yourself happy and balanced. Then, focus on building your immune system. Utilize essential oils that support your immune system and clean the air you breathe. The oils that are great for these purposes are: Frankincense, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Cypress and Lemongrass. To get the right balance, start small and you can always dilute with a carrier oil such as Jojoba or Almond. I would recommend an aromatic bath every other day throughout cold season. Throughout the day, apply the oil to your chest and your hands followed by deep nasal inhalations, to absorb the oils into your lungs and chest where many colds originate. If you're concerned with the "aroma" of the oils, simply keep the oil to yourself by applying to the bottoms of the feet only.
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Carol Walter, Certified Aromatherapist
Owner, Solace Essentials
Medical Intuitive
On the energetic level getting sick a lot involves your immunes system which is all about protection and boundaries. To balance this energy it involves not giving away an excess of your energy and standing up for yourself. Be very aware or what you can give away, just because someone asks you to do something doesn’t mean you have to do it. Holding this energy will strengthen your immune system. If you do get sick, check yourself in the last few days, “Did you sell yourself out in anyway?” As a Medical Intuitive I can help identify specifically where and how one does this to themselves.
If one is having trouble with getting sick frequently their immune system is very compromised. We live in an extremely toxic environment which calls for an extreme solution; The Ionic Foot Bath. The Ionic Foot Bath is a dextoxing machine that pulls out mold, chemicals, allergens, metal, and anything inorganic. Our livers and kidneys are filters of the body if they become too flooded with toxins they will not be able to protect the body, especially in a time when it is the cold and flu season. Getting a Ionic Footbath helps support the immune systems so you can take on more and feel better.
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Jacob Caldwell, LMP.
Steps to Enlightenment
Holistic Health Counseling
Staying healthy is easy with herbal Tinctures! This winter I have managed to avoid all colds and flu bugs by taking Herbs in Tincture form. Tinctures are potent extracts of herbs made easy to use in 1-3 ounce dropper bottles. Its important to take them at the first sign of any symptoms. If you want to boost your immune system and kick out those nasty viruses take Olive Leaf extract. It is anti-viral and anti-microbial and works wonders. For avoiding bacterial infection like strep throat I take Usnea which is one of the most potent anti-biotic herbs. Goldenseal is good for nasty colds or sore throats, though it also tastes nasty. I have avoided taking anti-biotics for 15 years by taking these and other herbs. Its important to remember when taking herbs that you need to take a-lot of them in order for them to work so follow the directions on the label. It is also imporant to educate yourself on the length of time it is safe to take each herb. The internet can provide you with great information on any herb. Herbs in tincture form can be purchased at your local health food store. To your Health!
Jenifer Alexandra Short, Healer and Holistic Health Counselor
Wings of Isis Healing Arts
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Craniosacral
Got stress? Stress is virtually unavoidable in our modern lives and yet it has a profound negative affect on our health. Research has proven that stress plays a significant role in suppressing our immune systems, making us susceptible to all kinds of maladies, including the common cold and flu. But we can't just toss out everything in our lives that cause us stress. So, what do we do?
Finding tools that help us relax and cope with stress are essential. Craniosacral therapy is one of these tools. It is extremely effective at inducing a sense of peace and relaxation because it works directly to increase the health of the central nervous system and release any tension within it. Regular treatments can help restore a level of calm in our lives and allow us to deal with stress more effectively. Many of my clients report that they sleep better, have more energy, and feel less burdened by life from our work together. That sounds like a recipe for health!
Shawna Lendzion Harbin, LMP, CCSP
Licensed Massage Practitioner & Certified Craniosacral Practitioner
NoctiLuca Essentail Wellness
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Here are a couple of things that were not mentioned already that might help.
ReplyDeleteFirst, from the East Indians, the Neti Pot routine. By rinsing out the nasal sinuses with saline daily all manor of mucus and unwanted wildlife are flushed from your system. It's a practice I have followed for several years and I swear by it. (The only drawback is that your sense of smell will improve markedly - that's not always a good thing:-)
Also, from the world of Qi Gong (Chi Kung) there is the "bounce." Just raising up on the balls of your feet and dropping gently down on the heels repeatedly will facilitate the flow of fluid through the lymphatic system and assist your body in elimination.
I hope this helps.
DrD
Here is my tip sheet:
ReplyDelete1. Blow your nose as often as it is needed and the correct way. It's important to blow your nose regularly when you have a cold rather than sniffling mucus back into your head. But when you blow hard, pressure can cause an earache. Pressing a finger over one nostril while you blow gently to clear the other is the right way. Of course, wash your hands after blowing your nose.
2. Get enough sleep. Resting when you first come down with a cold or the flu helps your body direct its energy toward the immune battle. This battle taxes the body. So give it a little help by lying down under a blanket.
3. Gargle. This, just like using a neti pot, will moisten a sore throat and bring temporary relief. Try a teaspoon of salt dissolved in warm water, four times daily. To reduce the tickle in your throat, try a drying or astringent gargle (tea) to tighten the membranes. Alternatively, you may use a thick, viscous gargle made with honey, popular in folk medicine. Steep one tablespoon of raspberry leaves or lemon juice in two cups of hot water; mix with one teaspoon of honey. Let the mixture cool to room temperature before gargling. Honey should not be given to children less than 1 year old.
4. Drink very warm liquids, as they relieve nasal congestion, help prevent dehydration, and can soothe the uncomfortably inflamed membranes that line your nose and throat.
5. Take a steamy shower. It will help you moisturize your nasal passages and relax you. If you're dizzy from the flu, run a steamy shower while you sit on a chair nearby and take a sponge bath.
6. Use a salve under your nose. A small dab of mentholated ointment under your nose can open breathing passages and help soothe the irritated skin at the base of the nose. Menthol, eucalyptus and camphor all have mild numbing ingredients that may help relieve the pain of a nose rubbed raw.
7. Apply warm and cold compresses (alternating) around your congested sinuses. Either temperature may help you feel more comfortable. You can buy reusable hot or cold packs at a drugstore, or you may want to make your own.
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