7 Steps to Preventing and Healing Colds & Flu

Eight Steps to Preventing and Healing Colds, Flu, & Infections

by Thomas Martin

We all know that we are most susceptible to colds and flu during the winter months.  Most people, when facing these two illnesses, think of Vitamin C.  The reality is that our skin is more likely to be covered in the winter months and therefore not exposed to sunlight.  The days are also shorter with less available sunlight.  This then means that our bodies are not producing Vitamin D.   A low level of vitamin D is the principle reason we cannot fight off the viruses which cause colds and flu and bacteria which may cause infection.

So, what to do when facing these annoying illnesses and how to prevent them?   Obviously the first thing you should do is increase your intake of Vitamin D3.  You should never, never take Vitamin D2, which is synthetic.  Vitamin D not manufactured by your own body may not be properly absorbed and used.  Therefore, when supplementing with a vitamin D3 capsule, it is also important to take Vitamin K2 and Magnesium
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The ideal triad of nutrients is as follows:

1.       Vitamin D3 (5,000 to 10,000 IUs)

2.       Vitamin K2 (1,000 mcgs)

3.       Magnesium (my preference is Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil – applied topically)

You should take the above combination of nutrients daily, year round.  Not only will it help you fight off  colds and flu, but it will also increase your bone density, prevent varicose veins, lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, reduce your risk of Parkinson’s disease and help fight cancer.  If you are able to spend time in direct sunlight, expose as much skin as possible, do not wear a hat, do not apply sunscreen, and lay in the sun for 20 to 30 minutes, preferably early and late in the day, never at noon. 

A Swedish study of 30,000 women for 20 years found that those who avoided the sun were twice as likely to die from all causes.  Our bodies need sunlight to function properly.  Never exposing your skin to sunlight is not healthy, even using sunscreen is bad for our health.   Try to get out into the sunshine daily wearing shorts, short-sleeved or sleeveless shirts and no hat.  Sit and relax for 20 to 30 minutes.  You will be amazed at the health benefits.  The natural Vitamin D3 your body produces is far more powerful that anything that can be bought on the shelves of a health food store.  

If you contract a cold or flu, in addition to the above nutrients I would also recommend the following:

1.        Vitamin C (3,000 mgs, daily)

2.          Zinc (50 to 100 mgs, daily)
         Quercitin (250 mgs, daily)

3.          Vitamin A (25,000 IUs, daily)
        Vitamin B1 (100 mg, daily)

If you suffer from a persistent cough, I strongly recommend avoiding cough syrups and instead buying and drinking organic, raw pineapple juice.  It has been shown to be far more effective than any chemical syrup.

The information contained in this post has not been reviewed nor approved by the FDA.  It is for informational purposes only.