Isn’t MN weather funny? 82 degrees one weekend and 28 degrees the next. Makes it hard to plan, eh? Chinese medicine tells us that the change of seasons can be a dangerous time for our health due to the hit that our wei chi, or defensive energy, takes.
I thought this would be a good time to share with you some great pointers that keep my family from falling ill. If you do fall ill, you can recover quicker and with less toxic medicine. That way you won’t have to detox it out later!
All the basics still apply here. Make sure you get enough sleep (7-8 hours, more for children), plenty of water (take your weight in pounds, divide that by two and that’s how many ounces you should drink, more if you exercise), lots of exercise balanced with lots of relaxation.
Oh, did you know that Chiropractic adjustments help keep away the viruses as well? That’s right. Instead of getting a flu shot (look to my post script if you want to see what’s in a flu vaccine) try bringing in your family for regular chiropractic tune-ups this year. The adjustments help the nervous system function more effectively which in turn controls the immune system. It also stimulates white blood cell activity, including natural killer cells, which is what keeps our bodies free of cancer. On another level, when I administer any treatment to you, I’m putting energy into your body. Your body will take that energy and use it for healing, digestion, or whatever it needs!
Check out what one patient had to say this autumn after I adjusted her.
I went in to see Dr. Chris because I thought I had an ear infection. He told me that an adjustment would boost my immune system and help my body fight off any infection. I received and awesome adjustment and I hopped off the table and exclaimed, “I feel like a new woman!” The next day I no longer felt any pain in my ear. Thanks Dr. Chris!
Heather K.
I also wanted to let you know about my “conquer the cold and flu” packages. These are awesome! I have put in just the right amount of antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and E. Important immune boosting minerals like selenium and zinc. Herbs like Echanacea, ginger and more. I also have eleven different mushroom extracts that help to increase your wei chi.
Email me at DrChris@VibrantPotential.com if you want to know more about Wei Chi, the “conquer the cold and flu” packages, or anything else. I’d love to discuss any of it.
If you want to purchase a “conquer the cold and flu” package you can email me at DrChris@VibrantPotential.com, call me at 952-224-2909, or just let me know when you’re in for your next appointment. You can pick them up here at the clinic or I can arrange to have them mailed to you.
Helping you reach YOUR Vibrant Potential!
Dr. Chris Frykman
Shakopee, MN.
P.S. Here’s what’s in the 2007 flu shot. (yuck)
3 strains of viruses
A/New Caledonia/20/99 (H1N1)
A/Wisconsin/67/2005 (H1N1)
B/Malaysia/2506/2004
Thimerosal (that’s mercury! - why would you put that in your body?)
Hydrocotisone
Gentamincin sulfate
Ovalbumin (that’s egg protein)
Formaldehyde (no big deal as long as you’re a dead frog in a jar!)
Sodium deoxycholate (basically a laundry detergent!)
Wow, what a great list. You know what? Sign me up for the adjustments and natural remedies instead Doc!