It is that time of year when "flu shot" or vaccination is made available everywhere (including Wal-mart) to help combat or prevent flu. Almost 70,000 Americans die from influenza in a bad year and this fact itself suggests the fatal aspect of flu.
If you are an elderly people, however, you may lack the immune capacity to generate an antibody response to prevent infection from the influenza virus.
What IS The Flu?
According to Wiipedia...Influenza, commonly known as ("the") flu, is an infectious diseaseof birdsand mammalscaused by RNA virusesof the familyOrthomyxoviridae(the influenza viruses). The name influenza comes from the Italian: influenza, meaning "influence", (Latin: influentia). In humans, common symptoms of the disease are chillsand fever, sore throat, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weaknessand general discomfort.[1] In more serious cases, influenza causespneumonia, which can be fatal, particularly in young children and the elderly. Although it is sometimes confused with the common cold, influenza is a much more severe disease and is caused by a different type of virus.[2] Influenza can produce nauseaand vomiting, especially in children,[1] but these symptoms are more characteristic of the unrelated gastroenteritis, which is sometimes called "stomach flu" or "24-hour flu".[3]
How Long Does The Flu Last?
According to WikiAnswers...there are so many types of flues that they can last for 2 days to 10 days or sometimes longer. If it lasts for more than four days please see your doctor as there may be complications or it may not be the flu at all and something else causing this. Some medications can make you feel like you are fighting off a flu bug.
What are the Flu Symptoms and How Long Do They Last?
Usual flu symptoms include can last 2-10 days each:
* Weakness and aching in legs, arms, back
* Headache
* Nasal congestion
* Loss of appetite
* Sore throat
* Fever and chills
Treating The Flu Without Seeing a Doctor?
Physicians typically tell patients to drink plenty of fluids, get some rest, take vitamin C and take aspirin or acetaminophen to relieve fever and discomfort. This commonly know treatment assures that influenza will run its coarse in the patient and make them suffer through the entire course of the disease.
Is there a Viral Flu Cure or Remedy?
YES - Colloidal Silver is a great Viral Flu remedy that relieves symptoms of viral flu and is a good preventive remedy. Technically there is no true viral flu cure but there are great things like colloidal silver and Ultimate Viral Defense Caps taken twice a day can aide in viral flu prevention. Dr. Bruce Shelton has personally done this for the last few years and has not gotten the flu as a result.
What is the Best Cold Flu Prevention Treatment Without Getting a Flu Shot?
Gripp Heel and Engystol are study proven to increase anti-viral activity and are Homeopathics useful in treating the SYMPTOMS of the Flu*.
The Auto-Sanguis therapy plus the JW Meyer IV is extremely helpful in boosting the immune system to both prevent and treat the Viral Illnesses of Fall and Winter.
* Not a substitute for Flu Shot
How Much Does The Best Cold Flu Prevention Treatment Cost?
$99 for a limited time (a $160 value) with purchasing one of the take home remedies:
- Colloidal Silver
- Gripp Heel and Engystol
- Ultimate Viral Defense Caps
Where Can I The Best Cold Flu Prevention Treatment?
Dr. Bruce Shelton, Homeopathy and Integrative Medicine a leading integrative physicians
Valley Integrative Physicians
14231 North 7th Street Suite A2
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 504-1000
www.DrBruceShelton.com
