(Posted 2:30 a.m., Oct. 28)
Homeopathic clinic offers painless alternative to flu shot
By Fred Sherwin
Orléans Online

Flu shot – two words that universally strike fear into the hearts of children big and small. With the flu season already upon us, parents are once again faced with the decision of either dragging their children kicking and screaming to their local flu shot clinic, or not bothering and risk possible contraction of the flu virus down the road.

While some parents will resort to everything from threats to bribery to try and convince their children to get a flu shot, there is a harmless alternative. The Hahnemann Homeopathic Clinic in Manotick is offering free oral flu “shots” as an alternative to the more traditional method of vaccination.

According to homeopathic practitioner Heather McKenzie, the traditional form of vaccination is not only frightening to young children it’s potential dangerous.

Conventional vaccinations involve the direct injection of crude doses of the influenza virus made using chicken embryos directly into the blood stream. Such a delivery method bypasses the body’s natural defense mechanisms, says McKenzie.

Because the body is receiving such a strong shock to its system, reactions can often result from mild to severe. Homeopathic researchers believe that
in certain cases, continuous vaccinations can lead to auto-immune disorders such as asthma.

Along with the virus material that is injected directly into the bloodstream, the vaccine fluid may also contain trace amounts of chemical agents such as the mercury based preservative thiomersal and formaldehyde.

The homeopathic flu remedy, on the other hand, contains no chemicals whatsoever. Rather a single drop of a highly diluted amount of influenza material is mixed with a lactose powder that is taken orally. The remedy triggers the body’s natural defense mechanism which begins to manufacture agents that in turn will combat the actual flu virus.

The material is processed through the body’s mucous membranes as it would be if the virus were contracted naturally.

Because the viral agent is so diluted and it is not mixed with a bunch of chemical agents it’s a lot easier on the system.

The oral remedy is especially recommended for infants and young children whose immune systems are not yet fully developed. Seniors or people with immune disorders can also take the remedy.

For more information on the oral flu shot or to make an appointment to receive the remedy call 613-692-6950.

(This story was made possible thanks to the generous support of our local business partners.)

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