We have a wonderful  Boosting Your Immunity Supplement Sale on now during the week of Jan. 25th-30th, 2010. To view the Sale Price List, please click here. An overview of some of the supplements with a description showing how perfect they are for fighting flu and cold viruses can be found in the How to Boost the Immune System article by Helen Luczak. To download this article, please click here. For general immune support article, please click here and for the How to Cleanse the Lymphatic System, please click here.

With all of the publicity surrounding the Swine Flu, the topic of vaccinations has come up quite a lot. I've been asked my opinion more than once about the safety of vaccinations and this particular one against Swine Flu. I would not choose to have a vaccination because I am quite frankly leery about all vaccinations, particularly this one. I certainly haven't been convinced about its necessity; and I believe wholeheartedly in alternative options which do not pose the risk of serious side effects and I believe are highly effective.

I've used the word "believe" twice in my statement and I'll explain why. If a person sincerely believes that he/she may become very ill with the Swine flu or any other flu, they may attract it. And this belief feeds the negative emotion of fear that they could be be harmed. Perhaps you've heard the expression "what one focuses on expands". It all boils down to the importance of getting educated and also taking stock of your tendency to react vs. responding. Are you glued to CNN and addicted to fear and sensationalism. Then turn off the TV!

If there is one website to visit to get educated about vaccinations and in particular to know your rights with respect to when you can choose to opt out, please visit www.http://vran.org/exemptions. This British Columbia-based organization has been advocating for Canadians' right to choose for more than 25 years. I think they are one of the most reliable organizations for providing information on this subject. Of course they are non-profit and staffed with numerous volunteers.

Immunity is tied to balanced emotions, to good nutrition & lifestyle, etc. Holistic Medicine always speaks about Mind, Body & Soul. Keep this principle first and foremost in mind. Although most of the download articles we are offering pertain to vaccinations or flu remedies, a few will talk about the importance of seasonal detoxification, vibrational medicine, eg. the benefits of having regular energy treatments or even practicing specialized kinesiology. The latter involves boosting immunity by tracing specific meridians or rubbing neuro-lymphatic points where congestion is blocking the flow of energy. If interested in upcoming classes on these subjects, email luczak@rogers.com.

There is a lot of good information about holistic nutrition on this website. For sake of brevity, I endorse reading these two books: Eat Right 4 Your Metabolic Type, by Dr. Cass Ingram and Eat Right 4 Your Type by Dr. Peter D'Adamo. Click here for a list of other recommended books on raw food, body ecology diet, etc. which also gives website references too.  Click here for the handout Diet, Lifestyle and Nutrition for Optimal Health

Green Smoothies are one of the best ways to boost your nutritional status. The next class will be held Mon. Nov. 16th, 7-9 p.m. Private lessons for making green smoothies can also be arranged by calling 519 680-2884. Another option which suits those at a long distance, is to book a Live Enzyme Nutritional Consultation. This will be especially useful for people who already have a commercial hi-speed blender. American visitors, please click here to access your Consultation options.

Lowered immunity also has to do with digestive system weaknesses, particularly where there is an imbalance of parasites or opportunistic candida. The topic of Eliminating Candida & Parasites & Liver Health is being presented by Helen Luczak on Thurs. Feb. 5th  @7:00 p.m. at Old East Studios as part of the Health & Wellness Series.

Or you may wish to either attend the WISE Nutrition class on Feb. 12th. The first step is completing the WISE Questionnaire to identify and rate various symptoms. Once completed, the answers will be put into a data base to produce a summary report with graphs and charts. The information gleaned will identify nutritional deficiencies and health symptoms linked to specific diseases or conditions, eg. heavy metals or auto-immune conditions, etc.

To book a private WISE Nutritional Consultation and save $25 off of a 90-minute appointment ($50 instead of $75), please click here. This offer is valid until February 29th, 2010.

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