PREPARING FOR COLD AND FLU SEASON

It’s cold and fl u season once again, so now is the time to prepare for sniffl es, fevers and whatever else might come our way. We have been dealing with a serious, painful cold for the last 18 months or more. Coronavirus is one cause of the common cold. While it is not the most common of the cold viruses, members of the coronavirus family oft en act diff erently than other human upper respiratory viruses, because they stir up the immune system in a way that’s not found in other cold viruses.

Th is virus is similar to the intensity of the infl uenza immune infl ammation but aff ects the vascular system in addition to just the pulmonary system, unlike most infl uenza infections. Infl uenza can be fatal but not always from the viral infection. Autopsy

studies show that one-third of the popuby Fred Harvey, MDWe care for you! lation dies from direct viral overwhelm Contact Dr. Fred to learn how to customize your wellness The Harvey Center for Integrative Medicine is known for optimizing wellness by o ering of the system, while one-third dies from patients traditional, preventive and holistic therapies. secondary bacterial infection and the immune

Dr. Fred co-hosts WMNF 88.5FM Monday, 10-11am. Call or email the Health & Nutrition live radio show and "ask the Doc"! Call 813-239-9663 or email dj@wmnf.org October 4, 11, 18 & 25. Dr. Fred Harvey hosts the WMNF 88.5FM Health & Nutrition radio show live, Monday, 10-11am. Call or email your medical questions and join in the conversation. Phone the station at 813.239.9663 dj@wmnf.org during the show. response, and one-third dies from failure of one or more organs like myocarditis or infl ammation of the heart muscle. Th is third scenario is similar The Harvey Center for Integrative Medicine to the mechanism of 3982 Bee Ridge Road, Suite J | Sarasota 34233 COVID-19. Ph 941.929.9355 www.harveycenter.com Colds are rarely fatal, but they are quite disruptive to our lives because they tend to be transmissible. Because of this contagion, we need to take precautions. We have learned from the pandemic that masks, distancing and quarantine work. So if you are sick, be sure to stay home. If you must head out in public for medicine or food, then please wear a mask and distance yourself from others. Wash hands oft en and keep them away from your face if possible. Take the same remedies for prevention that I have been recommending since the start of COVID-19: vitamins C and D, zinc, quercetin, and NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) and elderberry. Stay well hydrated, practice adequate sleep hygiene, reduce stress, exercise daily outside to increase vitamin D and open the lungs, spend time with the people you love, and eat a clean diet without refi ned sugar or artifi cial ingredients. Th ese sustainable habits yield a positive impact.

If you do contract a cold, which you might recognize as scratchiness in the throat or intense nasal itching, then drink hot tea to denature the virus particles so they cannot implant. Use a Neti pot with warm water to fl ush out the particles. Licorice (not deglycerized) can neutralize some of the virus, as can Andrographis (Viragraphis has both of these powerful herbal extracts). NAC and chicken soup also help decrease lung infl ammation and mucus. Clinical research shows that chicken soup with vegetables (such as sweet potato, celery, onion, garlic, carrot and parsley) can help alleviate common cold symptoms.

If you experience the fl u with fever, aches, fatigue or cough symptoms, take an Oscillococcinum homeopathic remedy, in addition to the treatments listed above. Remember, there are also prescription antiviral medications like Tamifl u. You can accelerate recovery if you act within the fi rst 36 hours. Have a safe and healthy Th anksgiving! Th e Harvey Center’s Nutripharmacy stocks these physician-grade products. Contact our Supplement Specialist Haylee at 941-9299355, where telehealth and second opinion consultations are available upon request. Email your wellness questions into DJ@ WMNF.org, my Ask the Doc format radio show “Health & Nutrition,” each Monday, 10–11 a.m., on public radio WMNF 88.5FM. Th e Harvey Center is located at 3982 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota. For more information, email Doc@HarveyCenter.com.

We care for you!

Contact Dr. Fred to learn how to customize your wellness

The Harvey Center for Integrative Medicine is known for optimizing wellness by o ering patients traditional, preventive and holistic therapies. patients traditional, preventive and holistic therapies.

Dr. Fred co-hosts WMNF 88.5FM every Monday, 10-11am. Call or email the Health & Nutrition live radio show and "ask the Doc"! Dr. Fred Harvey hosts the WMNF 88.5FM Health & Nutrition radio show live, every Monday, 10-11am. Call or email your medical questions and join in the conversation.

Call 813-239-9663 or email dj@wmnf.org Phone the station at 813.239.9663 on October 4, 11, 18 & 25.or email dj@wmnf.org during the show.

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