I agree with all your points and would just like to emphasise that fruit and vegetables in particular should be consumed as soon after picking as possible as their nutritional content deteriorates very rapidly.

Let’s see if this post makes it. Twice before, my connection has crashed when I’ve tried to post one.

Shirley

There are no available flu vaccines around here. I just brought my mom in for one because her doc says she’s high risk, but I’m not, so I probably wouldn’t be able to get one even if I wanted to. I know healthy and vibrant people are getting this flu. You’re a good example of that, but I’m going to do what I can to stay healthy and hope for the best.

Thanks for your input. I do appreciate it and hope you are now immune to any replay of it!

In good health,
Melissa

Thank you for that interesting tid-bit. I’ve never heard about the onion trick before, although I’m not as worried about what’s in my house as I am with the icky things on handrails, subways, taxi cabs, airplanes, shopping carts, etc. Can we wear an onion hanging around our necks when we go out and about? Or would that be too vampireishly stinky? And weird, I suppose.

Hmm? I do like hearing about these old “folk remedies” as some are definitely worth adding to your bag of tricks. You’ve got me thinking…

I always (ALWAYS) love your unique take on things. Stoned-the-hell-up? You don’t say?! I always love your enthusiasm, whether it’s for your “straight from malted grains” homemade beer, Marmite, Indian food, or life in general. You definitely have a “buzz” that is “infectious” (non-virally speaking).

You’ll have to debate Renée regarding the Belgian beer since I’m not a beer drinker. I’m guessing Renée is a Stella Artois girl.

P.S. You know, I really can’t stand these little smiley faces, but they serve such a purpose!

I agree and although I try to take care of myself in a “natural” way, meaning just what you’ve mentioned above, I do appreciate having some of the pharmaceutical safety nets we have. I don’t take antibiotics either, but definitely would if I thought it was absolutely necessary. When I rant and rave, I’m not dissing mainstream medicine (not too much, anyway), I’m just saying we need to be on top of our own health. Exactly as you so eloquently express.

I’m so intrigued by your hot rose hip syrup. Hmmm, I’m going to do some research and maybe a little botanical experimentation.

I’ll keep you posted.

Thank you; very sweet comments! I miss you at the celiac/gluten conferences! Just went to Erie, PA for the CSA conference. There were some interesting speakers, interesting products, but no vitamin or supplement people this time.

You’re so right, viruses do seem very alien-like and they are. Our bodies respond to the invading aliens; hopefully our immune systems are up to the challenge when it comes to the major ones.

Loved your recent pics on Facebook.

Quite frankly it just goes to show that the immune-boosting gospel that you’ve been preaching for years isn’t something to be taken at all lightly.

I would go on to say, though, that the information that we’re getting over here is that the very, VERY tragic fatalities related to swine flu have all involved a conjunction with other underlying medical issues. That’s no solace to any anyone susceptible, but it’s just not something that should keep others awake at night, especially given your 1st point.

My own stance, I’m skipping the vaccine too, but I’m not in an “at-risk” group. Those who are should get themselves stoned-the-hell-up on the H1N1 vaccine. *personal opinion only*

Melissa, love that you do not skirt the contentious health issues!!!

GDave

PS. Belgian beer??? You might as well just drink a glass of syrup. Get an English bitter or an IPA down your neck, you’ll live forever!