Worried about swine flu? Or any flu for that matter? While the swine flu does not seem to be the pandemic some people suspected, we’d like to switch the focus to your immunity. Here’s what you need to know to boost your immunity for a lifetime of good health! |
Worried about swine flu?
Seems like the scare of a pandemic is not panning out. But there’s something we can learn about the swine flu scare and any virus scare in general.
First of all, most of the solutions given for swine flu protection were common sense, like washing your hands.
But in some cases, the “hand washing” tip went too far. We recently visited some hotels and noticed that they had Purell scattered throughout the lobby, as a way to help people “wash their hands.”
For those of you who don’t know about Purell, it’s a hand “sanitizer” which uses ethyl alcohol as the main active ingredient to kill germs. To use Purell or products like it, you rub it into your hands like lotion and it is supposed to protect you with its germ-killing power.
While Purell does not claim that it helps prevent swine flu, it does suggest that it’s good to use when you are on the go.
We disagree.
Here’s why: The ingredients in Purell are harmful enough to show up as a 7 out of 10 in terms of toxicity, according to the Environmental Working Group.[1]
In fact, the Environmental Work Group reports the ingredients in Purell may be potential causes for: endocrine disruption, allergies, immunotoxicity and skin, eye or lung irritations.[2]
Many of these ingredients, found in Purell, are known toxins:
While washing your hands is helpful, consider using a non-toxic soap and water. You can even carry your own convenient travel size that will fit in a small baggie and can be carried on airplanes for travel.
To learn more, read: The Dangers of Typical Body Soaps and The Body Ecology Recommendations Instead.
But good health is not just about washing your hands. So let’s put the swine flu aside and talk instead about how to build strong immunity, so you can feel empowered to create good health for the long-term!
The Importance of Building Your Immunity
Any illness, whether bacterial, fungal or viral, shows up in individuals who are “susceptible.”
What does it mean to be susceptible to illness? Simply that your immunity is low. There are many reasons your immunity could be low.
Here are some of them:
When your immunity is low, it’s more difficult for your body to fight off a virus, like the cold or flu. In fact, low immunity sets the stage for illness and dis-ease.
Body Ecology teaches that there are four Steps to boosting your immunity
To boost your energy naturally, here are some very important tips:
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Instead of living in fear about illness and disease, wouldn’t you rather empower yourself with strong immunity and good health?
While each of these steps mean a shift in your habits, you can take them slowly – step by step – so that over time, you reap the rewards of your best health.
Sources:
[1] Purell Hand Sanitizer.
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