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Practical Advice for Flu Season
By Beth Galan, NP-C
Obviously, our goal going into every flu season is prevention, and the best prevention strategy is to enter flu season at your healthiest and strongest. Stick to the basics of general good health and wellness. Namely, eat well: emphasize protein, fruits, veggies, whole grains, and drink plenty of water. Avoid processed foods, white sugar, and white flour. Because most foods are grown in nutrient-deprived soil, it’s always a good idea to add a good multi-vitamin, fish oil, and Vitamin D to your diet.
With the hectic holiday schedule on the horizon, it’s more important than ever to prioritize sleep; take advantage of the fall time change and claim that extra hour! Don’t shirk your exercise routine; almost any of us can manage even a 30-minute walk each day. I emphasize all these essentials with my patients, and enjoy designing an individualized wellness plan to fit their specific needs.
At our practice we offer patients several options if they feel they’re coming down with flu. First, increase your intake of Vitamin C, and add Zinc and Echinacea (which itself should not be taken continually – only as needed to stimulate the immune system). I also may recommend Vitamin A, thymus, and other herbs or homeopathics as indicated by a person’s specific symptoms. And we offer intravenous infusions of vitamins that are higher in dose and better absorbed than those taken by mouth. Many of our patients have been able to stop an illness in its tracks if they come in soon enough.
And the old wives’ tale about drinking lots of orange juice? For many people, citrus actually increases mucous production! Better to drink lots of water and herbal tea.
Beth Galan, NP-C
Beth Galan, NP-C has been practicing Integrative Medicine for 25 years. She is currently accepting new patients.
For an appointment call:
The Rothfeld Center
781-641-1901
For more information visit www.rothfeldcenter.com
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