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Build a Healthy Foundation:

Drinking at least 8 glasses of pure water each day, avoiding sugar, sleeping enough, and balancing stress with relaxation are all critical to an optimally functioning immune system. Basic hygiene in the form of washing hands frequently and regular cleaning of shared spaces is also very effective for reducing exposure to viruses and bacteria.

Consider Vaccines:

Deciding to get a flu vaccine (including the H1N1 vaccine) is a personal decision based on careful evaluation of risk factors. The most up to date recommendations are available at www.flu.gov. For more individual analysis of unique individual health concerns and risk factors, please schedule an appointment with your physician.

Boost Your Immune System:

During cold and flu season, taking immune boosting supplements before you are sick can dramatically reduce your risk of developing an infection. This is most important when in close contact with people who are ill, especially family members.

Adults:

• Bio-veg 1-2 caps, 1-2 times per day

Children:

• HMF-Forte 1 cap per day
• BerryWell for children over 3: ½ tsp per day for; for children under 3: ¼ tsp per day

Treat any Onset of Symptoms IMMEDIATELY:

Adults:

• Bio-Veg 2 caps every 2 hours for first 24-48 hours, then 2 caps 4 times per day
• Oscillococcinum ½ vial every 4-6 hours for 3 doses
• Herbal Cough Elixir 1 tsp 4 times per day
• Warming socks treatment every night until feeling better (see other side)

Children:

• HMF-Forte 1 cap 2 times per day
• Berry Well for kids over 3: 1 tsp 4 times per day; for kids under 3: ½ tsp 3 times per day
• Oscillococcinum ½ vial every 4-6 hours for 3 doses
• Wet Cough Elixir ½ tsp 4 times per day
• Warming socks treatment every night until feeling better (see below)

Consult your naturopathic physician:

1. If you are caring for a child with underlying disease or health problems
2. If you are pregnant, or think you might be
3. If you have a fever of greater than 102, or any fever for longer than 3 days
4. If you have a stiff neck or severe headache at any time
5. If you have a severe sore throat for more than 3 days
6. If you are at all concerned that something is really wrong, or having difficulty with these instructions
7. If you are not significantly better within 5-7 days of the onset of illness

Warming Socks

Supplies:

• One pair of thin cotton socks
• One pair of thick wool socks
• Basin, bucket, bathtub, or sink big enough to soak your feet in

Directions:

1. Get completely ready for bed
2. Get cotton socks thoroughly wet in cold water, then ring dry as hard as possible until only damp
3. Soak feet in comfortably hot water for 5-10 minutes, until feet are nice and warm
4. Dry feet well with a towel
5. Put on the cotton socks, then put on the dry wool socks over them
6. Go directly to bed!