Dear Pet Parent,
This email is for you!
Just the other night in the office, I was mixing up an herbal powder for a patient when
the container slipped from my hand. The container went crashing to the floor leaving behind a huge dust cloud of herbs. Unknowingly, I accidentally inhaled this cloud and within a few minutes my sinuses were extremely congested and I had a pounding headache!
I needed to finish seeing patients so there was no time to waste with these symptoms.
I grabbed a homeopathic formula we have in the
office, Sinus -Tox, and within minutes, I was back to normal!
The few minutes that I stood there with a congested and pounding head, I thought about the seasonal transition we are in and all the complaints I hear when clients suffer with sinusitis, sinus
infections, sore throat and bronchitis, etc.
The transition from summer to fall in the south can be a difficult one for most people. If the spleen is damp from summer, then the lungs do not receive the proper moisture which results in dry airways. Our airways prefer moisture, so when they become dry, the healthy immune cells are not present to fight off bad bacteria, viruses, environmental allergens, etc.
The same holds true for our fur babies.
Keep in mind, our sinuses and our throat (tonsils) are our first line of defense against any invaders.
So I've put together a few tips to help you stay healthy and transition seamlessly.
Diet plays a big
role!
- Eliminate and/or reduce dairy, especially during this season.
- Eliminate and/or reduce sugar and heavy starches. Grains are actually recommended during this season, as they have the ability to dry dampness but pasta, breads, white rice, etc will worsen dampness.
- Don't eat late at night.
- Try not to overeat.
- Consume seaweed and mushrooms as these keep the spleen/digestion dry.
- Consume fermented foods when possible because these support a healthy digestion.
Everyday I thank God that I get to work with supplements that allow the body to heal, rather than masking symptoms
with medicine that most often has a few or more side effects.
Here is a short list of a few of my favorite immune boosting/regulating supplements. We use these daily during "sickly" seasons and ALWAYS have them in our travel kit!
- Transfer Factor plus - I can't say enough about this supplement. I take it daily. It contains factors derived from colostrum, medicinal mushrooms, IP6, Beta-glucan and Inositol. This formula keeps the immune system ready for ANYTHING!
- Transfer Factor Immune spray - this is great for travel or times when you know you will be in close confinement with many people ie. airplanes, events, gatherings with friends and family.
- Yin Chiao - I NEVER leave without this herbal combination. This is the powerhouse for viruses, bacterial infections and any sort of ACUTE invader. This formula will prevent ANY illness from moving inward and causing disease when taken at first signs of symptoms. This is also our favorite formula for our four legged patients. It treats the Flu and even kennel cough!
- Colostrum LD - This formula strengthens the immune system, especially against digestive invaders. We recommend this formula for those that have taken antibiotics and steroids and
want to prevent re-occurrence of symptoms.
- Pro Vital C LD - This is a high potency, bio available form of vitamin C. We all know the importance of taking vitamin C to prevent sickness and speed healing if already sick.
- Viralox Immune Spray - This is another great product for travel or times when you may be in close quarters with lots of people. This spray is effective against viruses of ALL types.
- Sol Ray D Spray - This is a concentrated spray of Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2. Vitamin D influences the production of peptides such as cathelicidin which has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. This is a simple addition to your daily routine that can add years to your life!
- Sinus-Tox - This is a homeopathic formula that improves sinus drainage, acts as a decongestant and protects against allergies, colds, flu and even coughing.
- Throat Spray Milieu - This is a homeopathic formula that treats coughs, laryngitis, tonsillitis, sore/burning throat and even canker sores.
- Congaplex - This is an excellent immune booster. It kicks colds and the flu to the curb. It is meant to be taken like Yin Chiao, frequently at the onset of symptoms. These two formulas work great
together!
- Essential oil Sniffers/Inhalers - This is like using a natural Afrin. They are great to keep in your pocket or purse during this stuffy sinus They are made locally by our dear friend and aromatherapist, Brandi. Brandi works with us on Tuesdays and is always a happy to take orders!
