Every year about this time people in America (and other northern hemisphere countries) are urged to get the flu vaccine. The Center for Disease Control has such a successful marketing campaign that people demand it!
More and more studies are coming out on the effectiveness and safety on vaccines and it makes me quite suspicious.
Reasons I am choosing NOT to get the flu vaccine now… or ever:
- The majority of flu shots contain 25 micrograms of mercury; an amount considered unsafe for anyone weighing less than 550 pounds!
- The vaccines also contain aluminum, formaldehyde, toxic detergents, antibiotics and anti-freeze. GROSS!
- Anaphylactic shock (and other life-threatening allergic reactions)
- Joint inflammation and arthritis OUCH!
- Numerous possible diseases linked to the flu vaccine
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Autism (From the mercury)
- Guillain-Barré syndrome, a paralytic autoimmune disease
- Doesn’t protect you against all strains of the flu virus
- Getting vaccinated can cause you to actually get the flu (or flu-like symptoms) SHIVERS!
- No studies prove is causes less flu related deaths in the elderly.
There is a better way to protect yourself:
- Get plenty of sunshine or
- Take vitamin D3 supplements
- Exercise, Even walk just to get blood circulating
- Get plenty of rest, 7-8 hours of sleep
- Be aware of your stress levels, work toward reducing them
- Eat a diet high in whole foods, fruits and veggies – low in sugar and processed food.
Evidence suggests Vitamin D may be the most beneficial vitamin for disease prevention and it is a possibility that influenza is a symptom of vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D greatly improves your immune systems ability to fight viruses and bacteria. It’s also great for your bones. Think about this: Why do illnesses such as the flu and colds prevail during the winter months? It is a time when people are exposed to much less sunshine, therefore getting less natural vitamin D.
I choose to take 2000 IUs of vitamin D3 per day when I am not exposed to adequate sunshine. Which means everyday in the winter months because I live in a northern state. Since dont like taking pills I either throw a tablet in my smoothie or opt for a chocolate chewable by Enzymatic Therapy.
I urge you to do your research before making a decision. Here are a few links to get you started.
http://www.naturalnews.com/flu_vaccine.html
http://www.mercola.com/ and search “flu vaccine” or “Vitamin D”