Doc's Nutrition Depot October Health News Letter

October is national lung health education month

This is why we chose to talk about the disease Influenza (the flu) that is contagious and caused by a virus. The changing of the seasons and temperatures are upon us, with the temperature constantly fluctuating people have a tendency to under dress. The people most affected by this are young children with immune systems still developing and the elderly who are not quite as strong as they were in there younger years. As a result they have named October the beginning of Flu Season, which is a sickness overlooked by most, but is rated to be one of the most deadly.

Influenza and pneumonia combined are the eighth leading cause of death among all Americans and the sixth leading cause of death among all Americans over the age of 65. When influenza attacks the lungs, the lining of the respiratory tract is damaged. The tissues temporarily become swollen and inflamed but usually heal within two or more weeks. Influenza is often complicated by pneumonia, especially in the elderly. Adults 65 years of age and older who get the flu are more likely to have serious complications which can affect their health and independence.

Influenza, along with its complications, is a serious respiratory illness, killing an average of 36,000 Americans and hospitalizing another 226,000 each year. More than four out of five Americans nearly 250 million people are now recommended to receive a yearly influenza vaccine.

Some of the symptoms associated with influenza are:
• fever
• body aches and pains
• chills
• sore throat/dry cough
• loss of appetite
• weakness

The ALA recommends Annual flu shots for all persons, we at Docs Nutrition Depot also recommend natural immune boosters to help keep you healthy against a serious illness like the flu.
There are a number of necessary Vitamins & Herbs that should be taken. A couple of the basics being a good Multi Vitamin, Echinacea especially during the entire flu season, Greens, Vitamin C and E. All these can be found on www.DocsNutritionDepot.com website under Immune boosters.

One thing to keep in mind during all of this is getting sick is never fun and taking all these suggested items may not work 100% of the time, but they do greatly increase your odds against getting sick. Educating yourself on how to stay healthy is one of the best decisions a person can make, most people take this for granted and don’t realize the importance of their health until they lose it.
Annual Doctors visits, Exercise, Healthy eating and the right supplementation is one of the smartest decisions you could ever make for yourself.


References – (The American Lung Association) & (Docs Nutrition Depot).
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Not intended to treat, prevent, mitigate or cure disease. User results may vary. You should check with you doctor before starting any supplement to see if it is right for you.