The Ultimate Swine Flu Survival Guide

The Ultimate Swine Flu Survival Guide

A book review by Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac., Herbalist, Author

New York City doctor, Vincent M. Pedre III, wrote his 92-page primer published by Wellness Media in an effort to debunk Swine Flu (H1N1) myths, to provide straight facts about the vaccines and to offer integrative and natural solutions for the prevention and treatment of the flu. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn more about how to take charge of their health. It is available as a soft-cover book or as an E-book.

Dr. Pedre’s book is well written, straight forward and easy to understand. I read in it two hours during my short commute to and from work. The book gives easy to integrate strategies to treat and prevent the flu. And although it focuses on H1N1 flu, his advice could be used for any strain of flu during any flu season.

In my clinical experience, the tips he gives for natural prevention are sound such as; getting enough sleep, washing hands with soap and water, Vitamin D3 supplementation, eating well and more. I am, however, surprised that he does not mention supplementation with the commonly known Chinese herb, Astragalus root, because there have been many research studies supporting its’ use for the prevention of H1N1 and other viral strains. Chinese medicine uses this herb to boost immunity, to prevent and treat a variety of viral diseases. And speaking of Chinese medicine, as a CM practitioner, I disagree with Dr. Pedre's recommendation to juice raw vegetables and drink them daily. Chinese physicians view raw foods as cold and dampening which can create a more vulnerable environment in the body that can easily lead it contracting a cold or flu. Certainly vegetables provide antioxidants, vitamins and minerals which help boost the immune system. My personal choice would be to eat lots of whole, cooked or lightly steamed vegetables.

“The Ultimate Swine Flu Survival Guide” is chock full of helpful information. To order the Dr. Pedre’s book, log onto the website: http://www.theultimateswinefluguide.com/. This website also has an informative and regularly updated blog, and news updates, that you can check out.

And, if you are wondering which brand of vaccines contain do and do not mercury a.k.a. Thirmerosal (and other adjuvants) you can visit this FDA site which lists all the brands and ingredients.

Here are The Top 7 Prevention Tips from Dr. Pedre’s book:

Tip #1: Wash your hands regularly throughout the day.

Tip #2: Get plenty of rest, especially when feeling run-down.

Tip #3: Boost immunity with Dr. Pedre’s The Swine Flu Survival Diet.

Tip #4: Optimize your Vitamin D levels.

Tip #5: Take Black Elderberry daily.

Tip #6: Take a daily dose of Vitamin C.

Tip # 7: Take a daily dose of Zinc at the first sign of swine flu symptoms.

Don't forget that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine has been used for thousands of years for the prevention and treatment of a variety of flu viruses.