HealthFultips Blog

Articles and commentary on natural health by Dr. Daniel DeReuter,D.C.

Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Experts Say: Skip Flu Vaccine


Contrary to what we’ve been taught our whole lives, the Flu Vaccine is turning out to be an apparent waste of money and time—this according to Tom Jefferson, a health scientist recently published in the British Medical Journal. “There is little evidence that the vaccines have any kind of beneficial effect, even for vulnerable people with asthma and cystic fibrosis.”

Contributing to the case against vaccine use is the fact that influenza viruses mutate and vary from year to year, making it difficult for scientists to study the precise effects of the vaccines. In addition, the medical field seems to have difficulty distinguishing between the flu and completely different illnesses that share the same symptoms as the flu.

“This confusion leads to a gross overestimation of the impact of influenza,” says Jefferson, “and unrealistic expectations of the performance of the vaccines, and spurious certainty of our ability to predict viral circulation and impact.”

Added into the mix of confusion are policy makers. In their efforts to deal with public health issues—or at least to be “seen” as actively working to defend public health—many politicians promote the flu vaccination simply because it’s a household name.

With so much controversy, it’s time to take the smart and simple approach to maintaining health and warding off sickness. Eat healthy, exercise and make chiropractic care part of your daily lifestyle.

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Friday, November 17, 2006

Run down and tired


As some of you know, this past week has been exhausting-waking up at 4 AM on some days staying at health fairs until 9 PM. Well, today I was feeling run down, and felt like I was going to come down with whatever virus is going around...

I really haven't been taking care of myself like I should, (adjustments, sleeping, etc.) so I was feeling so tired and run down that I figured I might take some extra VIBE.

There was a little left in a bottle, maybe 2 1/2 ounces (I usually only take 1 a day) and I decided I needed a little extra.

WOW! ... Within minutes my nose cleared up, I perked up and stopped feeling sorry for myself.., and best of all that deep, tired feeling is gone.

I recommend VIBE to my patients, carry it on the shelf -but this has made me really excited about this stuff.

If you've never tried it-get yourself a bottle today.

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