October 2019
Stay Well Naturally this Cold and Flu Season
The goal of this newsletter is to prevent illness during the cold and flu season as well as to act on symptoms that herald an upcoming illness.
Be sure to take action at the first signs of an impending illness.
We want to use Nature at Her best to create a natural barrier against infection as well as to treat an upcoming infection, whether it be a cold, the Flu, sinusitis or bronchitis.
Nature provides us with:
  • Antioxidants and anti-inflammatories to relieve inflammation and reduce swelling.
  • Secretolytics to inhibit excessive mucous secretion and liquefy the stuck mucous.
  • Bronchospasmolytic power to relax the painful spasm of cough.
  • Immune support as phyto-medicine to help us remain healthy.
  • Mother Nature can keep us going by providing us with a strong immune system and respiratory tract.
An adult catches a cold on average of two to four times a year. Unfortunately, children will typically acquire more respiratory illnesses annually. Most often these infections are viral in nature. During the cold and flu season, the respiratory tract is exposed to the cold air outside and dry air inside, which combine to irritate the airways and make them more susceptible to illness. Irritated mucous membranes of the respiratory tract are easy targets for viruses as they enter through the mouth and nose. Our protective mucous membranes produce more mucous to fight and carry away the viruses. But, in an attempt to protect us from infection, the body’s excess mucous production can lead to head congestion, sinus inflammation, head/facial pain, postnasal drip and painful coughing.
Prevention Program
Any Cold and Flu prevention and treatment program must start with immune support. A very important part of immune health resides in our GI tract, so our immune system is dependent on the good bacteria that reside in our gut, which is called the BIOME . For this reason, I always include a probiotic in my Immune Support suggestions for Cold and Flu prevention.
Probiotics
Klaire Ther-Biotic Children's Chewable - 1 daily will provide ample BIOME support for those children that do not swallow pills.
K laire Ther-Biotic Complete vegcap -1 daily will provide ample BIOME support for those children that DO swallow pills.
Metagenics UltraFlora Spectrum Probiotic- 1 daily is what I like to use in most of my adults for gut BIOME balance and support.

Immune Support Formulas
GAIA KIDS DEFENSE tasty herbal drops is a great way to keep your children’s immune system strong daily to fight illness. These drops are best for the children that do not swallow pills. Dosage is provided on my website. Formula comes in 1 oz and 2 oz bottles.
ImmuCare I is the immune support I like to suggest for children that swallow pills as well as adults. Dosage is 1 daily for the kiddos and 2 daily for adults.
Vitamin C
Finally, we can’t forget about Vitamin C! The body might need up to 10 times more vitamin C than normal when fighting or recovering from an illness. Did you know that the human body can’t produce vitamin C on its own‚ so we have to get it from outside sources?
The Respiratory tract as well as the immune system love Vitamin C and thank you every day you take it!
Whether in the capsule or powder form, this premier biologically active formula promotes overall wellness in an exceptional way because it provides vitamin C that has been 100% derived from whole food sources‚ ensuring that the nutrient is in its most complete form.
Whole food vitamin C is also naturally buffered‚ making it an excellent choice for those who have experienced stomach sensitivity when taking other vitamin C supplements.

Taken as a powder, the daily dose for prevention is 1/2-1 teaspoon.
Used for prevention, the Vitamin C-400 capsule should be taken 2 daily.
Unfortunately, even the person who eats clean, rests well and drinks plenty of water can get sick. At first onset of illness , usually heralded by fatigue and an irritated throat and airway, I recommend that everyone, adult and child, TRIPLE their Prevention program FROM ONCE to THREE TIMES DAILY.
In addition to your prevention program , I recommend everyone have their Natural Medicine cabinet stocked for any onset of symptoms to stop infection in its tracks!
Each of the below categories can be addressed with different natural remedies you may want to have on hand in your home medicine cabinet.
Apotheke in Germany
Millions of Europeans use phyto-medicine (herbal medicine) to address their health and wellness naturally.
As many of you know, I am very familiar with the German pharmacy - called, The Apotheke. The Germans treat their herbal products as drugs and have a very stringent approach towards allowing products to be sold.
German Commission E

 The German  Commission E  is a scientific advisory board formed in 1978. The commission gives scientific expertise for the approval of natural substances and products used medicinally. The Commission E is analogous to our FDA.
Cough Formulas
Safe for both children and adults, I love Phytohustil for the cough that irritates the airways and feels like a tickle in the throat which “makes you cough” to clear the irritation.
It is effective immediately and promotes the regeneration capacity of the mucous membranes. It even has a good taste.
Directions:
1/2-2 teaspoons up to 4 times daily

This herbal preparation comes both as a syrup  a nd as lozengers -for the on-the-go time of the day.
1 lozenger as needed every 2-4 hours
For the more concerning cough that feels deeper, either with influenza, acute respiratory infections or bronchitis with a wet cough, I like to use Bronchium Elixir. It is safe for both children and adults.
Bronchium also comes in convenient tablets, Bronchipret TP tablets, which can be used with children that swallow pills as well as adults.
Both of these phyto-preparations have expectorant and anti-inflammatory effects as well as being an antiseptic (i.e. kills bacteria like a cleanser rather than an antibiotic). They also increase air flow through the bronchial tree (bronchodilatory effect). As expectorants, Bronchium Elixir and Bronchipret tablets act as secretolytics to quickly dilute and dissolve phlegm from the airways, making it easier to eliminate excess mucous and the infection it harbors.

Bronchipret TP tablets and Bronchium Elixir ingredients and dosing:
BOTH contain herbal concentrates of Thyme and Primrose
Dosage - up to 4 times daily

1/2-1 teaspoon of the Bronchium Elixir/dose
1 tablet of the Bronchipret tablet/dose
When your lungs have a deep cough and the cough comes in spasms and produces sputum that has color, I use formulas created by my friend and colleague, Donnie Yance - the founder of Natura.

Excellent Upper and Lower Respiratory preparations to use for deep productive cough.
This herbal tonic is composed of therapeutic and highly concentrated botanical extracts in a synergistic blend of herbs designed to soothe, nourish and relax the respiratory system. In addition, Lung & Bronchial Tonic also encourages healthy immune system function to help fight infection fast.
Directions:
1 teaspoon 4 times daily is very effective for treating infected lungs
This spray is not just for a sore throat!
It is a potent herbal throat spray which is designed to support the immune and lymphatic system which reside in the back of the throat. When the lymphatic system is activated, we get swollen glands. Those swollen glands are the immune system combating infection so the lymph system can clear the infection.
T&G Spray is not just for times of illness!!
I add T&G spray to my daily prevention program as well as all year long for many patients.

Dosing for the T&G spray:
2-3 sprays into the back of the throat daily for prevention and 4-6 times daily when acutely ill.
This formula combines organic Echinacea and oregano with silver wings colloidal silver 150PPM and provides a powerful seasonal wellness immune support tincture for adults and children.
Directions:
1-4 sprays, 1-3 times daily in mouth and swallow. For up to 14 days. Shake well.
THE FLU
When you are concerned about symptoms that suggest a more systemic response to infection such as body aches, fatigue and/or low grade fever (or higher) and especially if you suspect the Flu, you want to immediately start the Natura product called FLEW AWAY.
Flew Away is a potent and effective herbal support formula also formulated by Natura which upregulates your natural immune function. It does this while simultaneously relieving the discomfort of infection and augmenting diaphoresis (sweating); the body's natural defense against infection which facilitates the deactivation and safe removal of harmful infection.

DOSING for FLEW AWAY:
For Adults and Children, Flew Away is taken 2 at a time 4 times daily.

For children that do not swallow capsules , I place a hole in the liquid capsule and squeeze the liquid contents into 1 ounce of luke warm water, stir and place in child’s mouth 3-4 times daily.
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Sinus Formulas
Cineol Pohl 300 mg
is yet another herbal product I bring from Germany. With its particularly high proportion of the proven active ingredient Cineol - derived from eucalyptus oil- it dissolves and liquefies the stuck mucous from the head and upper throat to allow efficient expectoration to fight and carry away the pathogens in the early stages of illness.
The proven active ingredient Cineol, should be started immediately for head and sinus congestion to liquify and drain the head fast!
Dosage:
Taken three times daily- 1 capsules of Cineol Pohl 300, should be taken with a glass of water about half an hour before eating. 
GeloMyrtol Forte

This is a stronger GERMAN FORMULA than Cineol when the sinuses AND the lungs are congested. To be used on the spot i.e. with onset of symptoms, the acute care formula will efficiently clear impending bronchitis and sinusitis.


The active substances contained in GeloMyrtol Forte:
a distillate of rectified eucalyptus oil, rectified orange oil, rectified bay oil and rectified lemon oil.
to provide:
antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial potential while many studies have confirmed its secretolytic and bronchospasmolytic effects.

GeloMyrtol Forte Dosage:
1 capsule 3-4 times daily at time of infection
Sinupret Sinus Support
Historically, I have used Sinupret for decades with good results. Another Bionorica product made in Germany, this is a tried and true herbal supplement that
reliably acts against acute and chronic inflammation of the sinuses through Sinupret’s combination of five medicinal plants.

Dosage for Adults and children Sinupret tablets:
1 tablet 3 times daily
For the child 12 years old and younger with sinus inflammation and congestion:

Sinupret Syrup

15-30 drops 3 times daily

GaiaKids fromula developed by another colleague of mine, Pediatric Naturopath Mary Bove.
Sniffle Support® Herbal Drops
which provides sinus support and contains a harmonious blend of:
Black Elderberry, Anise, Fenugreek, Plantain, and Thyme.


SUGGESTED USE
Age 6 months to 2 years: 15 drops.
Age 3-6: 30 drops.
Age 7-13: 60 drops.

Dilute in water or juice. Use up to 3 times daily

Both are great tasting formulas
Now that we have reviewed an assortment of natural products to prevent and treat cold symptoms, sinus and bronchial inflammation as well as the Flu, let's look at the nuts and bolts of what goes into that Natural Medicine Cabinet.
Natural Prevention
ADULT COLD AND FLU PREVENTION
  1. ImmuCare I - 2 daily
  2. Innate Response - 400- 2 daily
  3. UltraFlora Spectrum Probiotic- 1 daily
  4. Throat and Gland Spray 2 squirts back of throat daily
THIS PROGRAM IS DONE 3-4 TIMES DAILY (MINUS THE PROBIOTIC) @ FIRST SIGNS OF ILLNESS
PEDIATRIC PREVENTION
  1. Klaire Probiotic 1 chewable or 1 capsule daily
  2. Kid's Defense drops daily as directed for age and weight
  3. Innate Response C Powder 1/2-1 teaspoon in water daily
  4. Consider the Kids Chewable Multivitamin
THIS PROGRAM IS DONE 3-4 TIMES DAILY ( MINUS THE PROBIOTIC) @ FIRST SIGNS OF ILLNESS
Natural Treatments
Sinus congestion with headache, sinus pain and postnasal drip

ADULTS
  • Cineol
  • GeloMyrtrol forte
  • Sinupret tablets

PEDIATRIC
  • Sinupret syrup for children
  • GaiaKids® Sniffle Support® Herbal Drops
Irritating non-productive cough for adults and Children
A MUST HAVE
in the Medicine Cabinet:

Phytohustil syrup and lozengers
Productive irritating cough that can be deep

ADULTS
Bronchium syrup

Bronchipret TP tablets

Lung and Bronchial Tonic liquid

GeloMyrtrol forte

ADULTS and PEDIATRIC
Bronchium syrup

Beat the Flu with Flew Away
When you are concerned about symptoms that suggest a more systemic response to infection such as body aches, fatigue and/or low grade fever (or higher) and especially if you suspect the Flu, you want to immediately start the
Natura Flew Away
Your Holistic Doc
With 30 years of experience in the clinical practice of Nutraceutical and Herbal Medicine, I have hand-selected all the supplements in my Natural Pharmacy for their maximum benefit and highest quality.

I trust that you have gained enough insight from this newsletter to know just which supplements are essential for you and your loved ones to take daily to maintain your health through the Cold and Flu season. In addition please strive to have your natural medicine cabinet well prepared to help you stop illness dead in it's tracks!

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