Prevent the flu; boost your immune system naturally - East
Valley Tribune: Ahwatukee Foothills  Prevent the flu; boost your
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5:18 pm | Updated: 3:22 pm, Fri Sep 16, 2011.  Instead of
putting your health at great risk by getting a flu shot, a
healthier option is to prevent the flu naturally by limiting
immune suppressors.  Three immune suppressors you have direct
control over are dehydration, stress and overdosing on sugar.
One sugar related study showed that immune cells in a "no sugar"
group destroyed 14 times more bacteria than the "high sugar"
group. Avoiding soda and sugar is critical, as well as refined
carbohydrates and processed foods. And, by the way, alcohol is
sugar. Your immune system is suppressed for eight to 12 hours
after consuming sugar.  Avoid foods your body's sensitive to
(foods that make you tired, hyper, create hives or sinus
problems, diarrhea, constipation, bloating