Swine Flu AND Natural Ways to Boost Immunity

The growing incidence of swine flu is raising the pandemic alert level to many states to a level 4. It's a challenge for any air traveler to stay as healthy as is possible and even more important to follow special steps to boost immunity naturally.

Several months ago I wrote a blog about air travel and 10 steps to be healthy while traveling on an airplane. I think it is time to revisit this in light of the new concerns with the rise of swine flu and the masses that are catching this very severe case of flu.

When traveling it is so important to consume lots of water. Drinking keeps the mucous membranes of your body hydrated and function at their optimum. Similarly, a saline nasal spray is key to keep the nasal passages lubricated and the saline serves to minimize foreign bodies waging war on the immune system. 90% of illnesses like the flu are airborne and our inhalations are the source of catching the germs.

To further eliminate any chance of viral invasion in the nasal passages I always recommend to my clients to use pure natural lavender oil. A dap or two under the nose before encountering crowded settings or the airport will serve as a natural guard against unwanted airborne viruses like the Swine Flu. Lavender has been used for thosands and thousands of years as an antibiotic and antiseptic and sprigs of lavender were hung in homes to ward off the plague.

I'm a huge fan of Airborne - the fizzy tabs you can take while traveling. While I do not like the sugar type, I think the benefits outweight this addition. There are 5 key chinese herbs which help to support the healthy immune system.

Women & Heart Disease: Early Detection & Prevention - An Event For Every Woman!

On Thursday, May 21st Tampa Bay Area Men & Women are invited to a special health and wellness workshop and networking event hosted by the Tampa Bay Health & Wellness Networking Fusion:

Women & Heart Disease: Information Every Woman Needs to Know!

The Tampa Bay Health & Wellness Networking Fusion invites you to join us for an educational and extremely informative evening with Martha Bowman, National Heart Disease expert, legislative advocate and survivor. Individual tickets may be purchased for $20 (early registration) or $25 at the door.


Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Place: Holiday Inn Select - 3535 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, Fl
Cost: $20 per person (early registration), $25 at the door.

We expect a large draw to this event and have sponsorship opportunities available. There is still time to get your logo on all marketing materials and showcase your services to a target audience of health focused individuals.

Table sponsorships begin at $75 (includes 1 ticket to the event).


Join the Tampa Bay Wellness Fusion for an evening of heart education and networking. Presentation by Heart Disease Survivor & National Advocate. 6:30pm - 8:30pm Holiday Inn Select (Ulmerton Rd), $20 pre-registration online $25 at door.
For more information visit: www.tampabayhealthfusion.com. RSVP to reserve your seat today!

Link to the May 21st Health Fusion flier. Please share this with any friends, family and colleagues - we encourage everyone to join us as we continue to grow our group.

Affordable Health Care- Benefits and Basics of Natural Health Options

In today’s hectic world, women continue to take on more and more. These tough economic times add additional stress to our lives that can easily impair the immune system and deplete our bodies of essential vitamins and minerals laying the foundation for decreased health and wellness.

In my natural health practice I am seeing many more stress out, maxed out and overwhelmed women. Many of my female clients have become the sole breadwinner for their family or have been the unfortunate victims of layoffs, downsizing and company closings. With tighter budgets, higher stress levels and less propensity to spend money on healthy extras like massages, acupuncture visits, facials, organic foods and even routine annual exams - the question that I am often asked is: How can I maintain my health without breaking the bank?

My sincere suggestion is to go natural and go basic. In that I mean to get to back to basics; a time where we put on our thinking caps and strategize ways to choose healthy and alternative methods that benefit, support and improve our health and the health of our families.

We can swap massages with our friends, families and loved ones easily and on a daily basis. The benefit is we get even closer to those we hold dear to our hearts and help our bodies release some built-up toxic stress. The art of acupressure can be easily learned through a library book and self-implemented to take advantage of the healing elements of this therapy.

Many of us live close to local farm stands and our communities host weekend farmers markets where we can support local growers and purchase healthy, vitamin and nutrient rich organic fruits and vegetables at a fraction of the cost.

Sometimes the most inexpensive household items can turn into great uses for the house and the body. Apple Cider Vinegar can be used for cleaning and works well as a daily health tonic or a gargle for a sore throat. Yogurt is not only great for digestive health but add a little honey or berries and put on your face it can function as a very effective facial.

These times may be trying, but they can also help us focus on what matters most: our health and our families.