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MARCH 2016: COLD & FLU 

CONTENTS 

COLUMNS 

ACUPUNCTURE 

Acupuncture for Treatment and 

Prevention of Colds & Flu 

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 

Wise Use of Antibiotics for Respiratory Illness 

NEWS MAKERS 

Headlines in the medical world 

ADVICE FROM YOUR LOCAL DOC 

Coping with a Cold and the Flu: 

Find Out Which Illness You Have 

NATURE’S BEAUTY 

Celery 

FOOD BITES 

YOUR FITNESS COACH 

Visualization Leads to Actualization 

PARENTING FOR WELLNESS 

A Sibling on the Horizon 

DEPARTMENTS 

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Dear Friends, 

It’s the toughest time of the year: the cold 

and flu season. How can you stay healthy while 

others around you are coughing and sneezing 

and feeling downright miserable? 

The articles in this issue seek to help you 

learn how to cope with cold and the flu. You 

will see it stressed over and over: Wash your 

hands. Get a flu shot. Stay home when you’re 

feeling bad so as not to make others sick. 

When you’re stuck at home, try the chicken 

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Overview: The Difference Between a Cold and Flu 

Seniors and the Flu: Older adults need to take caution 

What to Eat When You Have a Cold or Flu 

Chicken Soup Always a Good Choice for Fighting 

Colds & Flu: Simple Recipe will Help You Feel Better 

10 Natural Tips to Prevent Colds and Flu 

Facts and Myths About Colds and Flu 

The Flu and Your Immune System 

Is Detox Really Necessary? 

Flu in Children 

Social Security Disability and You 

How to Protect Yourself From the Flu 

Natural Remedies for the Cold and Flu 

Common Virus Can Be Mild or Severe 

Is Getting a Flu Shot Necessary? 

How Do We Respond to Infectious Disease? 

Could Schizophrenia Be Linked to the Flu? 

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Overview: The Difference 

Between a Cold and the Flu 

Some symptoms are similar 

At one time 

or another, most 

of us start sniffling 

and coughing, 

have watery 

eyes, a runny nose and generally feel 

miserable. In most cases, it is nothing 

more than a cold, but for some of us, 

we may be facing a bout of flu. 

Colds and flu share some similar 

symptoms but are caused by different 

viruses. How do you determine 

whether you have a cold or the flu? 

Unless your doctor runs a flu test 

with a culture taken with a cotton 

swab from the back of your nose or 

throat as soon as you start to get sick, 

it’s difficult to know for sure. Flu usually 

makes you feel sicker than a cold, 

though it causes minor symptoms, 

while some cold viruses can knock 

you off your feet. 

There are about 200 viruses that 

cause colds but just three that cause 

flu. Most cold-causing viruses thrive 

in environments with low humidity, 

which could be the reason colds are 

common during the fall and winter 

months. However, you can catch a 

cold anytime during the year. Some 

symptoms of cold include a blocked 

nose, sore throat, sneezing, a cough 

and, later, a runny nose, beginning 

with clear mucous that develops into 

thicker, green mucous as the cold 

progresses. 

By Harleena Singh, Staff Writer 

Those who have a cold may also 

suffer from an earache, headaches, 

tiredness and mild fever. A cold is 

most contagious during the initial 

stages, when the person has a sore 

throat and runny nose. Symptoms 

develop over one or two days and 

slowly get better after a few days, 

although sometimes colds can last 

up to two weeks. 

Like a cold, the flu is caused by a 

virus, usually the influenza A or B 

virus. Flu usually comes on quicker 

than a cold, and the symptoms 

include sweating, muscle aches 

and pains, a sudden fever of 100 

to 104 degrees Fahrenheit, feeling 

exhausted and having a dry, chesty 

cough. People with flu may also 

have a runny nose and be prone to 

sneezing, though these aren’t usual 

symptoms of the flu. Flu symptoms 

appear one to three days after infection, 

and most people recover after 

a week, though they may feel tired 

for a longer time. 

People who are more at a risk of 

serious chest complications such as 

bronchitis and pneumonia need to 

take extra care. Those over age 65 

years are more at risk for complications, 

while people under age 65 

years, including children, are more 

at risk if they have diabetes, serious 

kidney or liver disease, serious heart 

or chest complaints (including asthma), 

lowered immunity due to disease 

or medical treatment or have 

had a transient ischemic stroke. 

Cold and flu are spread by droplets 

that are sneezed or coughed 

out by infected people. Others can 

breathe in these droplets or transfer 

them to their eyes or nose via their 

fingers. The viruses can also be 

passed on by infected droplets on 

objects or surfaces, such as door 

handles. You can protect yourself 

and others from colds and flu by 

coughing or sneezing into a tissue, 

throwing away used tissues, washing 

your hands as often as possible and 

having a flu shot every year if you’re 

in the risk-group. 

To treat colds and flu, you need 

to rest, drink plenty of fluids and 

take care not to spread the virus 

to others. Some people take natural 

cold remedies such as vitamin 

C, zinc, or Echinacea, which can 

reduce or prevent cold symptoms. 

Some over-the-counter medications 

also help you feel comfortable. 

Ibuprofen may help relieve fever 

and pain, and saline nasal sprays 

or drops relieve a blocked nose. 

However, it’s important to remember 

antibiotics don’t work for colds 

and flu, as they have no impact on 

viruses. 

About the Author 

Harleena Singh is a professional freelance 

writer and blogger who has a 

keen interest in health and wellness. 

She can be approached through 

her blog (www.aha-now.com) and 

Web site, www.harleenasingh.com. 

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COLD 

CAUSE: VIRUS 

STARTS WITH: 

Blocked Nose 

Sore Throat 

Sneezing 

Cough 

Clear Mucous 

...AND LATER: 

Runny Nose 

Green Mucous 

MIGHT HAVE: 

Earache 

Headaches 

Tiredness 

Mild Fever 

RECOVERY IN FEW 

DAYS–2 WEEKS 

OR 

FLU 

CAUSE: VIRUS (Influenza A or B) 

STARTS QUICKLY: 

Sweating 

Muscle Aches/Pains 

Sudden Fever 100-104 

Feeling Exhausted 

Dry, Chesty Cough 

MIGHT HAVE: 

Runny Nose 

Sneezing 

RECOVERY IN 1 WEEK


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Flu is common 

to all age 

groups, but 

older adults 

are more likely 

to suffer from 

complications 

than younger 

people. 

Seniors and the Flu 

Older adults need to take caution 

By Jean Jeffers, Staff Writer 

Winter weather is fraught with 

risk for the elderly. Low temperatures, 

icy and slick sidewalks and 

snow all are cause for caution for this 

demographic. 

And flu is one more thing seniors 

need to be careful about. 

The Centers for Disease Control 

and Prevention (CDC) says influenza, 

also known as the flu, is a 

contagious respiratory illness caused 

by the flu virus. Flu is common to 

all age groups, but older adults are 

more likely to suffer from complications 

than younger people. Ninety 

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those over age 65 years, and half of 

hospitalizations related to the flu are 

in this age group. 

Every senior needs to know flu 

shots are available. All people age 

65 years or older, people in nursing 

homes and anyone with heart, 

lung or kidney disease or those with 

other chronic diseases should be 

vaccinated. 

The flu season begins in October, 

peaks in December through 

February and ends in May. To get 

the full effect of a flu vaccination, 

get your shot early in October. If you 

forget, it still may be obtained later. 

It takes two weeks for the vaccine to 

take effect. 

Flu is different than a cold. 

According to the CDC, some symptoms 

of flu include: 

• Fever or feeling feverish/chills 

• Cough 

• Sore throat 

• Runny nose 

• Muscle or body aches 

• Headache 

• Fatigue 

Some people have nausea, vomiting 

and diarrhea, though this is more 

common in children. 

Complications may occur, including 

pneumonia, bronchitis and sinus 

and ear infections. The flu may make 

chronic health problems worse, 

according to the CDC. For instance, 

you may suffer asthma attacks while 

dealing with the flu. Congestive 

heart failure may worsen if this condition 

is triggered by the flu. 

The CDC says emergency warning 

signs of flu in adults are difficulty 

breathing or shortness of breath; 

pain or pressure in the chest or 

abdomen; sudden dizziness; compression; 

severe or persistent vomiting; 

and flu-like symptoms that 

improve but then return with fever 

and cough. 

Most people who get the flu have 

a mild case that does not require 

medical follow-up. If, however, you 

have symptoms of the flu and are in 

a high-risk group such as seniors, 

you should contact your health 

care provider for an examination 

and possible medication. You may 

need antiviral drugs to treat the 

flu. Antiviral drugs are prescription 

medications such as Tamiflu. They 

may make the illness milder and 

shorten the number of days you are 

sick. They may also prevent severe 

flu complications. These drugs 

should be given early in the course 

of the illness. 

In addition to antiviral medications, 

seniors with the flu should 

get plenty of rest, keep fluid intake 

up and stay home. Frequent hand 

washing and keeping your hands 

away from your mouth and nose 

and eyes is always recommended. 

Don’t delay. If you have not


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FLU SHOT 

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OCT 

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In addition to antiviral medications, 

seniors with the flu should get plenty of 

rest, keep fluid intake up and stay home. 

already gotten your flu shot, get 

it today. 

For more information, contact 

Medicare at 1-800-638-6833 or 

visit its Web site at www.medicare.gov. 

You can visit the CDC’s 

Web site at www.cdc.gov. 


Jean Jeffers is an RN with an MSN 

from the University of Cincinnati. 

She is a staff writer for Health & 

Wellness and Living Well 60 Plus 

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What to Eat When You Have 

a Cold or Flu 

Take advantage of some foods’ healing 

nutrients to stave off illness 


Your doctor cannot do much 

about cold and the flu, but some 

foods, drinks and herbs can ease the 

symptoms and may even cut a cold 

short. 

There is no real way to cure the 

common cold or the flu, but healthy 

eating during the cold and flu season 

can help keep you from getting sick. 

Make sure you are getting the minerals, 

vitamins and macronutrients 

your body needs to support your 

immune system and stave off cold 

and flu. 

Whether you are sick or not, 

protein is required to keep your 

body strong. Nutrition experts recommend 

50 grams of protein daily 

for adults. If you eat foods high in 

protein, you also benefit from other 

healing nutrients, such as vitamins 

B6 and B12, which contribute to a 

healthy immune system. Vitamin B6 

is present 

in protein-rich foods such as beans, 

turkey, spinach and potatoes. It also 

enriches cereal grains. Vitamin B12, 

a powerful immune booster, is present 

in milk, fish and meat. 

Minerals such as zinc and selenium 

help keep the immune system 

strong. These are found in proteinrich 

foods such as nuts, meat, poultry 

and beans. Garlic contains selenium, 

an antioxidant that scavenges 

free radicals in the body, so consuming 

it increases your resistance to 

infection and stress. 

Another nutrient that helps fight 

infections and supports the immune 

system is glutathione. This antioxidant 

is found in the red, pulpy area 

of watermelon (near the rind), as 

well as in vegetables such as cabbage, 

broccoli, collard greens and kale. 

Flavonoids, found in the soft 

white skin of citrus fruits such as 

oranges, lemons, limes 

and grapefruits, 

also increase 

immune 

system 

activation. 

Bland 

foods such 

as rice, 

Warm drinks work better than cold ones for opening congested airways. 

bananas and dry soups are easier to 

tolerate if you have nausea and diarrhea, 

since they usually don’t irritate 

your gastrointestinal system. 

It is equally important to remain 

hydrated when you’re ill. Keep sipping 

drinks such as juices, water 

and clear soups and eat ice pops. 

Warm drinks work better than cold 

ones for opening congested airways. 

Orange juice is packed with folic 

acid and vitamin C, which helps 

boost immunity and speeds recovery 

from illness. 

Chicken soup is a must for those 

who have cold-like symptoms. Hot 

soup raises the temperature in your 

nose and throat, creating an inhospitable 

environment for viruses, 

which prefer cooler, drier climes. 

According to research, chicken soup 

has a mild anti-inflammatory effect 

that reduces the symptoms of upper 

respiratory tract infections. The 

soup inhibits white blood cells called 

neutrophils that are released in huge 

numbers when you have a cold. The 

congregation of these white cells 

causes a cold’s hallmark congestion. 

For vegetarians, vegetable soup was 

as effective for slowing neutrophil 

activity as meat-based soups. 

According to Ayurveda (traditional 

Indian medicine), coriander, ginger 

and cinnamon promote sweating 

and are often used to help break a 

fever. You might be able to unclog 

your stuffy nose by spicing up some 

dishes with horseradish, cayenne or 

wasabi. Each of these ingredients can 

shrink the blood vessels in your nose 

and throat to temporarily relieve 

congestion. Try this fever reducer: 

In a cup of hot water, mix a half 

teaspoon each of powdered coriander 

and cinnamon with a quarter 

teaspoon of powdered ginger. Let it 

steep for 10 minutes, then drink. 

Chicken soup is a must for those who have cold-like symptoms. 

Check out the recipe on page 14 for a home-made anti-inflammatory effect. 

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ACUPUNCTURE 

Acupuncture for Treatment 

and Prevention of Colds & Flu 

Discover how to handle ‘wind cold’ 

By Kris McClanahan, 

M.Ac., Dipl.Ac., L.Ac., Artemesia 

You feel that 

tickle or scratchy 

feeling in your 

throat, some upper body aches and 

fatigue, and you wonder if you’re 

catching that bug that seems to be 

going around. The autumn and winter 

months mark the arrival of cold 

and flu season here in the Bluegrass. 

This is the time we are most likely to 

experience those symptoms. What 

can we do to get well and stay well 

during this time? 

There are steps we can take to ward 

off a cold or shorten the duration of 

symptoms. Did you know acupuncture 

can serve as a cold and flu preventative 

to both alleviate symptoms 

and strengthen your immune system? 

For over 3,000 years, this form of 

Chinese medicine has helped people 

of all ages build their immune systems 

and maintain optimal health. 

A cold is a viral infection of the 

upper respiratory tract. Symptoms 

include congestion in the nasal passages, 

sore throat, sneezing, watery 

eyes and upper body, neck and head 

aches. There are as many as 100 

viruses that can cause this infection, 

and symptoms can vary. Similarly, 

influenza – or what we call “the flu” – 

is a viral infection of the nose, throat 

and lungs. Influenza is different from 

the gastrointestinal flu virus that 

affects the stomach and causes nausea 

and vomiting. 

Chinese medicine classifies upper 

respiratory infections as “wind cold” 

or a pathogen entering the body, 

which is then categorized by stages, 

depending on the symptoms. The 

back of the head, neck and shoulders 

are most exposed to this wind pathogen, 

which explains why we’ve been 

advised to cover these areas of our 

bodies with a hat, coat and scarf or to 

put on a sweater so we don’t “catch 

a cold.” In the early stages of a cold, 

symptoms of aches in the upper body, 

neck and head are the body’s efforts 

to ward off the external influences of 

the pathogen. If the symptoms have 

progressed to sneezing, sore throat, 

body aches and alternating chills and 

fever, other external factors such as 

heat, damp and cold have penetrated 

to a deeper level in the body, becoming 

what we experience as the classic 

symptoms of a cold or flu. These 

symptoms are our body’s way of 

fighting the intruders that are causing 

the virus to thrive in our nose and 

throat. 

How can acupuncture help? The 

best defense against a cold or a bout 

of the flu is prevention. It’s best to 

start a series of acupuncture treatments 

before symptoms appear. 

Here are some tips to help you get 

through cold and flu season: 

• Eat a healthy diet that includes 

fresh vegetables (including root 

vegetables), whole grains, stews 

and soups to keep you strong and 

warm. Minimize or avoid refined 

sugar, which can depress the 

immune system. 

• Stay hydrated and drink plenty 

of water. 

• Get adequate sleep every night 

and plenty of rest or “down time” 

during the day to replenish your 

reserves. 

• Wear a scarf around your neck 

and cover your head and upper 

body during cold weather to prevent 

tight and aching muscles and 

to protect your body from a wind 

invasion. 

• Get regular, moderate exercise 

that does not induce too much 

sweating. This helps build the 

immune system. Tai Chi, Qi 

Gong and yoga are beneficial. 

• Get regular acupuncture treatments 

and ask your practitioner 

about herbal supplements that 

could help as a preventative or 

with symptoms. 

• Wash your hands with warm 

soapy water frequently and avoid 

touching your mouth or nose 

after contact with someone who 

has cold symptoms. 

The next time you sneeze, have 

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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 

Wise Use of Antibiotics for 

Respiratory Illness 

By John A. 

Patterson MD, 

MSPH, FAAFP, 

Mind Body Studio 

Is it necessary, 

or even safe, to use antibiotics for 

coughs, colds and other respiratory 

illnesses? 

Consumers and health care providers 

are being urged to refine 

their conversations to achieve the 

goals of good medicine and public 

health – making a correct diagnosis, 

using antibiotics if the diagnosis 

warrants and avoiding the harm to 

individuals and the larger population 

caused by unnecessary antibiotic 

use. 

It is estimated that over 11 million 

unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions 

are written in the United 

States each year, with roughly 12 

percent called in by phone without 

an examination. Medical and public 

health authorities are sounding the 

alarm as antibiotic-resistant infections 

cause 2 million illnesses and 

23,000 deaths in the United States 

each year. 

Antibiotics can relieve suffering 

and save lives, but their overuse 

can cause harm – even death. Wise 

use of antibiotics is necessary to 

preserve their lifesaving potential; 

overuse of antibiotics contributes to 

the alarming increase in antibiotic 

resistance, leading to the emergence 

of potentially fatal 

“superbugs.” The more 

bacteria are exposed 

to antibiotics, the 

more they develop 

resistance to them. 

Many bacteria that 

were previously susceptible 

to antibiotics 

have developed 

resistance that makes 

them difficult or 

impossible to treat. 

Medical and public 

health authorities 

are increasingly 

concerned. 

The Centers for 

Disease Control 

and Prevention 

(CDC) stresses 

the importance 

of appropriate 

use of antibiotics 

and the growing 

problem of antibiotic 

resistance 

through its Get 

Smart About 

Antibiotics 

campaign. Wise 

antibiotic use is also part 

of the Choosing Wisely Campaign, 

developed by over 70 medical specialty 

societies to help providers 

and consumers restrict the use of 

inappropriate testing and treatment. 

Most coughs, colds and upper 

respiratory illnesses are caused 

Antibiotics can relieve 

suffering and save lives, but 

their overuse can cause harm 

– even death. 

by viruses, not bacteria. 

Antibiotics kill bacteria, not viruses. 

Therefore, it is important to use 

scientifically based guidelines and 

sound judgment to determine 

whether an ear, sinus, throat or 

chest condition is caused by bacteria 

or a virus. While it is not always 

possible to distinguish between 

viral and bacterial conditions, there 

are guidelines that help consumers, 

parents and clinicians make wise 

choices. 

Although the common cold can 

make children and adults feel terrible, 

it is caused by a virus and 

does not require an antibiotic. 

Health care providers will usually 

treat specific symptoms (such as 

fever, congestion and body aches) 

with rest, saltwater nose drops, a 

humidifier and lots of warm liquids. 

There is little evidence that 

over-the-counter cough and cold 

medications help children, though 

they can cause side effects, including 

death. Even many childhood ear 

infections resolve without antibiotics. 

Therefore, health care providers 

may not initially prescribe antibiotics 

unless the ear infection persists 

or worsens. 

Four out of five sore throats 

are caused by viruses and do not 

require antibiotics. An office test 

can determine the likelihood of a 

bacterial infection (“strep throat,” 

caused by a streptococcus bacteria), 

which does require an antibiotic. 

The Infectious Diseases Society of


America advises using antibiotics 

only when strep throat is confirmed 

by a throat swab. 

Many “sinus infections” are not 

infections at all, but are caused by 

allergies and may respond to allergy 

medication. When an infection 

is present, it is more likely to be 

viral than bacterial. However, there 

is no easy test to distinguish viral 

from bacterial sinusitis. Even the 

presence of colored mucus from 

the sinuses does not reliably predict 

a bacterial infection. Since 80 

percent of sinus infections resolve 

within two weeks without treatment, 

current guidelines advise 

against using antibiotics in the first 

week of symptoms, unless they 

worsen after initial improvement, 

suggesting a bacterial infection. 

Although coughing can be 

caused by many different conditions, 

the majority of coughs that 

accompany respiratory illnesses 

are not caused by bacteria and do 

not respond to antibiotics. The 

CDC recommends health care 

providers use the term “chest 

cold” in their effort to explain that 

“bronchitis” is usually caused by 

a virus and typically resolves on 

its own. 

Safety is a common goal of 

consumers and their health care 

providers, as we all try to avoid 

causing harm. Many consumers, 

including many parents, are 

unaware of the potential harm 

from antibiotics, even when they 

are prescribed appropriately. 

Antibiotics are the most common 

cause of allergic drug reactions. 

These reactions can be serious and 

even fatal. Antibiotic-associated 

colitis can cause a bacterial diarrheal 

illness (Clostridium difficile, 

aka C. diff) that can be 

life-threatening, especially in the 

elderly. Women who take antibiotics 

during pregnancy increase the 

risk that their babies will develop 

asthma as young children. Many 

women develop vaginal yeast 

infections from antibiotics, requiring 

an anti-fungal medication to 

treat the vaginitis, increasing overall 

cost as well as the possibility 

of an allergic reaction to a second 

drug. 

Health care providers and consumers 

need good information 

as they both strive for medical 

care that is safe, effective, scientific, 

economical, individualized, 

patient-centered and socially 


Dr. Patterson is past president of the Kentucky Academy of Family 

Physicians and is board certified in family medicine and integrative 

holistic medicine. He is on the family practice faculty at the 

University of Kentucky College of Medicine and the University 

of Louisville School of Medicine, Saybrook University’s School of 

Mind Body Medicine (San Francisco) and the Center for Mind Body 

Medicine (Washington, D.C.). He operates the Mind Body Studio in 

Lexington, where he offers integrative medicine consultations. He 

can be reached through his Web site at www.mindbodystudio.org. 

conscious. Responding to calls 

from the medical and public health 

communities, President Barack 

Obama created the Task Force for 

Combating Antibiotic-Resistant 

Bacteria. The Secretaries of 

Defense, Agriculture and Health 

and Human Services will co-chair 

the task force, highlighting this 

issue’s importance. 

CDC director Thomas Frieden 

says, “We must be diligent stewards 

of antibiotics, protecting 

this precious resource in doctors’ 

offices, homes and farms, so that 

they are available to help us and 

our children in the future.” 

Health care providers and consumers 

have both contributed 

to antibiotic overuse, bacterial 

resistance and their alarming consequences. 

We are all being called 

upon to have frank conversations 

as we strive for medical care that is 

safe, effective, scientific, economical, 

individualized, patient-centered 

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Get Smart about Antibiotics. Centers 

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Consumer Reports Promotion of 

Choosing Wisely 

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Chicken Soup Always a Good 

Choice for Fighting Colds & Flu 

Simple recipe will help you feel better 

By Jean Jeffers, Staff Writer 

Chicken soup has long been a 

preferred food for people battling a 

cold or the flu. Studies show this soup 

actually does help relieve colds and 

flu. It also guards against dehydration, 

acts as an anti-inflammatory, thins 

the mucous and facilitates coughing. 

Chicken soup may also strengthen 

the body’s immune system. Whether 

it is the actual liquid or the steam 

from the soup that is so good for you, 

in times of the sniffles, chicken soup 

is on the menu. 

Here’s a simple recipe for chicken 

soup you can try: 

Chicken Soup 

INGREDIENTS 

• Chicken 

• Butter 

• Broth or water 

• Onion 

• Carrots 

• Parsley 

• Tabasco sauce (optional) 

• Noodles 

Cut chicken in pieces, brown in 

butter and cool. Chop onion and carrots 

and boil in water or broth. Add 

chicken. Add enough broth to fill pot 

halfway. Cook for two hours slowly, 

stirring occasionally. Add parsley 

and salt and pepper to taste. Cook 

noodles and serve with the soup. 

Here is a more complicated chicken 

soup recipe, promoted by Dr. Oz, 

with more vegetables: 

“Dr. Oz” Chicken Soup 

INGREDIENTS 

• 3 lbs. or one whole chicken, 

skinned 

• 1 large carrot, peeled 

• 1 or 2 stalks celery 

• 1 onion peeled and left whole 

• 2-3 Yukon Gold potatoes 

• 1/2 medium turnip 

• 1/2 bunch fresh thyme 

• 2-inch piece of fresh ginger 

• Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper 

Place chicken in large pot and 

cover with water. Bring to a light boil 

over medium-high heat. Cook for 1 

hour or until chicken is tender and 

can be pulled easily from the bone. 

Remove chicken and de-bone. Season 

broth with salt and pepper, then 

place chicken back in pot with the 

whole vegetables. Add water to cover 

everything by an inch or two. Bring 

to a simmer and cook for one hour. 

Grate the ginger, put it into a square 

of cheesecloth and squeeze it out into 

the broth. Add the fresh thyme while 

the soup cooks in the pot. A package 

of chicken wings may be added to 

the ingredients to make a richer soup. 

Fennel, broccoli and squash are great 

vegetables to add to make the soup 

even healthier. Make sure to use highquality 

ingredients. They will add to 

the flavor of the soup. 

In times of the sniffles, chicken 

soup is on the menu.

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Flu Vaccines for 2016 

Zika Virus Spreading 

Through Sexual Contact 

Both trivalent (three component) 

and quadrivalent (four component) 

vaccines will be available this year. These 

can be administered intramuscularly 

(tri- or quadrivalent); intradermally 

(quadrivalent); by nasal spray 

(quadrivalent); and via jet injector (for 

just one trivalent vaccine, AFLURIA). 

The most common flu viruses are 

influenza A (H1N1) and H3N2 

viruses and influenza B viruses. This 

season, the vaccines protect against the 

following viruses: A/California/7/2009 

(H1Ni)pmd09-like virus, A/ 

Switzerland/9715293/2013 (H3N2)- 

like virus and B/Phuket/3073/2013- 

like virus (this is a B/Yamagata lineage 

virus). The quadrivalent vaccines 

additionally protect against another B 

virus, B/Brisbane/60/2008-like virus, 

a B/Victoria lineage virus. Vaccines for 

the Southern Hemisphere are slightly 

different with the addition of an A/ 

Hong Kong/4801/2014 (H3N2-like 

virus). Keep this in mind if you travel to 

the region. 

The Zika virus from mosquitos has 

been strongly suspected of causing a 

surge in microcephaly (infants born 

with abnormally small heads) cases 

in Brazil since last year. Researchers 

believe pregnant women bitten by 

an infected mosquito, especially in 

the first trimester, face a higher risk 

of having children with birth defects. 

In children and adults, the Zika virus 

merely presents flu-like symptoms. 

Now, scientists have discovered that 

those infected with Zika can transmit 

the virus during sex. At the end of 

January, the Centers for Disease Control 

and Prevention was aware of one 

reported case of sexual transmission 

of Zika and another case of the virus 

being present in a man’s semen two 

weeks after it had disappeared from 

his blood. Another person in Dallas 

County, Texas, was infected with Zika 

through sexual contact with a person 

who had traveled to Venezuela in the 

beginning of February. The World 

Health Organization has declared Zika 

to be an international health emergency 

and warns the virus may cause up to 4 

million cases in the Americas.


GABA and Autism 

Scientists have 

speculated that 

a lack of GABA 

inhibition to 

overexcited neurons 

could be the 

underlying cause 

of the hypersensitivity 

to sensory 

input seen in 

autism. 

Harvard University and Massachusetts 

Institute of Technology (MIT) neuroscientists 

have identified a link between the activity of 

the neurotransmitter GABA and symptoms of 

autism. “This is the first connection in humans 

between a neurotransmitter in the brain and an 

autistic behavioral symptom,” said the study’s 

lead author, Caroline Robertson, a post doc at 

MIT’s McGovern Institute for Brain Research. 

The GABA neurotransmitter inhibits brain cells 

from firing in response to signals received from 

the external environment to curb “runaway 

excitation” in the brain, according to Roberts. 

In other words, GABA tells neurons they 

should stop firing and turn off. Scientists have 

speculated that a lack of GABA inhibition to 

overexcited neurons could be the underlying 

cause of the hypersensitivity to sensory input 

seen in autism. This hypersensitivity is the 

biggest problem for those with autism. The 

inability to tune out distracting sounds and 

sensations make them feel overwhelmed. 

Hypersensitivity also plays a role in the main 

symptoms of autism: impaired social skills, 

communication difficulties and repetitive 

behaviors. Thus, it seems when GABA doesn’t 

function properly, it is more difficult for the 

brain to filter out environmental distractions. 

Previous studies have linked reduced GABA 

activity with autism-like behavior in animals, but 

this is the first study to show the same results in 

humans. Although the link has been established, 

it is not known whether increasing GABA 

activity could improve the symptoms of autism. 

“It’ll be a longer story than just, ‘Aha! We’ll make 

some GABA-enhancing drugs and cure autism,’” 

said Robertson. “But it does point to a pathway 

that seems to be dysfunctional in the autistic 

brain.” The findings were published in the Dec. 

17 issue of the journal Current Biology.


Getting enough rest is the most 

important thing you can do to 

optimize your immune system. 

10 Natural Tips to Prevent 

Colds and Flu 

Wash your hands, exercise, rest to stay healthy 


You can’t afford to get a cold or 

the flu, especially if you have to work, 

have kids and a family to manage or 

want to go on a vacation. The flu just 

slows you down. But if you follow the 

tips below, you can prevent colds and 

the flu with ease. 

1. Wash your hands. Because colds 

and the flu virus spread fast, you need 

to be extra careful about transmission. 

If a person who is ill sneezes into his 

hands and then touches a doorknob, 

telephone or drinking glass, you can 

pick up the germs when you touch 

that same object, even hours later. So 

wash your hands with water and soap 

often. Rubbing them with a sanitizer 

that has alcohol also works. 

2. Get regular aerobic exercise. 

Exercising gets your heart pumping, 

which helps increase your body’s 

natural virus-killing cells. 

3. Don’t cover your sneezes and 

coughs with your hands. Viruses cling 

to your hands, so don’t use them 

to muffle your coughs and sneezes. 

When you feel you need to cough or 

sneeze, use a tissue and throw it away 

afterwards. If you don’t have one, 

cough or sneeze into the inside of 

your elbow. 

4. Avoid smoking. Heavy smokers 

get more frequent and severe colds. 

Even being around smoke harms the 

immune system, the body’s defense 

against germs. Smoke dries the nasal 

passages, which affect the cilia, the 

fine hairs that line your nose and 

lungs and help keep away cold and 

flu viruses. Just one cigarette can stop 

them from working for as long as 30 

to 40 minutes. 

5. Don’t touch your face. The 

cold and flu viruses enter your body 

through your eyes, nose and mouth. 

So avoid touching your face and teach 

your kids to do the same. 

6. Eat foods that contain phytochemicals. 

“Phyto” means plant. 

The natural chemicals in plants give 

the vitamins in food a supercharged 

boost. Eating yellow, red, and green 

veggies and fruits is your best bet for 

fighting illness. 

7. Reduce alcohol intake. Heavy 

drinking curbs the immune system, 

and you may get infections as well 

as other complications. Alcohol also 

dehydrates you. 

8. Drink ginger-honey-lemon tea. 

Ginger has anti-microbial properties 

and can help ease the nausea and gastrointestinal 

distress that sometimes 

accompanies the flu. Lemon is a good 

source of vitamin C and has a soothing 

quality for a sore throat, especially 

when combined with honey. Honey 

is a well-known cough remedy and 

effective cough suppressant. You 

could add other warming herbs to 

this tea, such as cinnamon, cloves, 

fresh garlic and a pinch of cayenne 

pepper to help break up mucous. 

9. Take a warm bath. Sweating 

is recommended at the early stages 

of a cold in Chinese medicine, and 

the best way to do this is by taking a 

very hot bath. You can add herbs and 

essential oils that promote sweating, 

such as rosemary, wintergreen and 

thyme. 

10. Get some sleep. Getting 

enough rest is the most important 

thing you can do to optimize your 

immune system. Try to go to bed 

early so you can sleep longer and rest 

more, especially in the winter. Your 

immune system revs up when you destress, 

and your germ-defense system 

will appreciate it, too. Some ways 

to relax include listening to music, 

meditating or focusing on an image 

you find calming. Practice this for 30 

minutes daily. 

If you follow these simple, natural 

tips to boost your immune system, 

you can prevent cold and flu anytime 

of the year. 

You can’t 

afford to get a 

cold or the flu.


If a person who is ill 

sneezes into his hands 

and then touches a 

doorknob, telephone 

or drinking glass, you 

can pick up the germs 

when you touch that 

same object, even 

hours later. So wash 

your hands with water 

and soap often. 

Rubbing them with 

a sanitizer that has 

alcohol also works.

ADVICE FROM YOUR 

LOCAL DOC 


Coping with a Cold and the Flu 

FIRST FIND OUT WHICH ILLNESS YOU HAVE 

By Dr. Diana 

Hayslip, 

Family Practice 

Associates of 

Lexington, P.S.C. 

Catching a 

cold or getting the flu seems to be 

an inevitability during the winter 

months. How can you deal with a 

cold or the flu – or perhaps even 

shorten the duration of the illness – 

so you can get back to your regular, 

healthy lifestyle? 

First, it’s important to differentiate 

between cold and flu symptoms. 

A cold is a mild respiratory illness. 

The flu can make you feel very ill for 

a few days or even weeks. It can also 

cause severe health complications 

such as pneumonia. 

Cold symptoms include a cough 

that produces phlegm, runny and/ 

or stuffy nose, sneezing and a sore 

throat. Several hundred different 

viruses may cause these symptoms, 

which last for about a week. 

The flu produces a fever between 

100 degrees F and 102 degrees F 

that can last three or four days. (A 

common cold rarely has symptoms 

of fever above 101 degrees F.) You 

may also experience chills, body 

aches and a phlegmless (dry) cough. 

To prevent succumbing to either 

of these illnesses, the age-old advice 

still holds true: 

Get a Flu Shot. 

Well before the flu season swings 

into high gear, get a flu shot. It will 

take a couple of weeks for antibodies 

to develop in your body to provide 

protection against the flu. 

Wash Your Hands. 

Cold and flu viruses enter your 

body through the mucous membranes 

of the nose, eyes or mouth. 

When you touch any of these areas, 

you may be spreading the virus, so 

keep your hands germ free by washing 

them often with hot soapy water 

or using hand sanitizer. 

Drink Plenty of Fluids. 

You need to stay hydrated when 

you’re battling a cold or the flu. Hot 

liquids will relieve nasal congestion 

and soothe inflamed membranes. 

Chicken noodle soup, orange juice 

and warm lemon water with honey 

are good beverage choices. Alcohol, 

coffee and caffeinated sodas only 

make dehydration worse. 

Get Lots of Rest. 

Your body needs time to set its 

defenses and recover when a cold or 

the flu hits. Don’t try to “tough it 

out” by forcing yourself to go to 

work. You could very well pass your 

illness on to others. 

The Mayo Clinic says there is no 

cure for the common cold. However, 

some remedies might help ease your 

symptoms, such as saline nasal drops 

and sprays; acetaminophen, ibuprofen 

or aspirin; and over-the-counter 

cold and cough medications. Be 

sure to take these as directed. And 

remember, antibiotics only attack 

bacteria, so they are not effective 

against cold viruses. 

Some other tried-and-true coldand-flu 

coping strategies include 

gargling to soothe a sore throat (dissolve 

a teaspoon of salt in a glass of 

warm water); taking a hot shower 

to moisten your nasal passages; 

and using a humidifier or cool-mist 

vaporizer to help you breathe better. 

Keep your hands germ free by washing 

them often with hot soapy water 

If you develop severe symptoms 

– such as painful swallowing, chest 

pain, a persistent cough or pain 

around the eyes and face with thick 

nasal discharge – or if you aren’t feeling 

better after a week, consult your 

doctor at once. Your doctor may 

order a test to confirm if you have 

influenza and if you do, he or she 

may prescribe an anti-viral medication 

to shorten the duration of the 

symptoms. 


Dr. Hayslip is a native of Ohio. She 

moved to Kentucky from South Carolina 

with her family, joining Family Practice 

Associates of Lexington in 2007. Her 

goal as your family physician is to “help 

you feel better and stay healthy.”


Facts and Myths About 

Colds and Flu 

Which ‘old wives tales’ are true? 

Colds and flu 

are as common 

as sliced bread. 

They make us 

feel miserable, 

and the seven to14 days (on average) 

it takes them to run their course seem 

like an eternity. With something so 

ubiquitous to living, many myths and 

“old wives tales” spring up … and 

endure. As these untruths persist, 

many interesting facts about colds 

and flu are overlooked. 

First, some interesting 

facts to ponder: 

Influenza Loves Droughts 

Drought conditions bring many 

birds together to a limited water 

source. This is a recipe for higher 

transmission of illnesses. The West 

Nile virus was particularly virulent 

in 2012, the same year there was 

a drought. Urban environments 

undergoing a drought bring birds and 

insects compactly together, intensifying 

influenza. 

Sentinel Chickens Are Our 

Canaries in the Mine 

Public health officials keep sentinel 

chickens in small flocks in the 

countryside. This domestic breed of 

chicken detects viruses transmitted by 

mosquitoes, such as West Nile. When 

these chickens are infected, they 

make antibodies and recover. Health 

officials regularly check the chickens 

to determine if a virus is spreading in 

their particular region. 

By Angela S. Hoover, Staff Writer 

Semi-Deadly Flus Are 

More Dangerous Than 

Super-Deadly Flus 

The more severe a flu epidemic 

is, the less dangerous it is, simply 

because public health workers will 

become vigilante warriors in trying to 

stop its spread. Flus with a 2-percent 

kill rate, such as the 1918 influenza 

virus, are more dangerous because 

they can easily remain under the 

radar longer. 

Cats Can Get the Flu 

The H5N1 bird flu caused many 

big cats in the wild who fed on infected 

chicken carcasses to get sick. Even 

zoo animals in Taiwan were getting 

the illness. Likewise, domestic house 

cats can also get the flu – but there’s 

no known case of cat-to-human transmission 

and vice versa. 

Pigs Can Get Sick … 

And Make Us Sick 

Of all the animals, pigs are our 

biggest worry when it comes to the 

flu. The genetic material of the flu 

virus is organized in eight distinct 

and separate bits. If one cell in a pig 

lung gets infected with two different 

flu viruses, the viruses can just 

“repackage,” creating bits of different 

packages in new viruses. This 

is precisely what happened with 

the 2009 swine flu; there was an 

American and a Eurasian swine flu 

virus, and these two viruses came 

together and repackaged to create 

a third swine flu virus that was 

extremely infectious for humans. 

A Modern-Day Flu Pandemic 

Would Cost a Fortune 

In case of a pandemic, people 

would stop flying, which would affect 

the tourist and hotel industries. In 

fact, any industry that involves people 

gathering in public would suffer. This 

happened during the SARS outbreak, 

and the economic loss is estimated 

to be around $50 billion. But SARS 

only affected a few East Asian areas 

and Toronto, Ontario, Canada. If 

a flu pandemic were more globally 

widespread, the cost is estimated at 

around $300 billion. 

A Bird With the Flu Can Be 

Eaten…As Long As It’s Cooked 

It doesn’t take much to kill the flu 

because it is easily broken down or 

displaced. The flu survives well in 

water, although there are no known 

cases of anyone catching the flu 

through water. There is no evidence 

that flu can spread by any other 

means than respiratory routes, hands 

and nose. This is why the best advice 

to avoid infection is to frequently 

wash your hands and stop touching 

your face. 

It’s Unlikely There Will Be a 

Recurrence of a 1918-type 

Pandemic 

Unlike the beginning of the 20th 

century, we are incredibly better at 

monitoring diseases and reacting 

quickly. We now have a global network 

of influenza centers with better 

technology. Also, most people in 

1918 died from a secondary bacterial 

infection and we now have antibiotics 

for that. 

Here are some 

commonly held myths 

about colds and flu: 

A Cold Can Become the Flu 

Although the common cold and 

the flu are both respiratory illnesses, 

they’re caused by different viruses. 

They can appear identical at times 

because both cause similar symptoms, 

but the flu causes more severe 

symptoms than the cold. These 

include fever, body aches, extreme 

tiredness and dry cough. The common 

cold is more likely to produce a 

runny or stuffy nose. 

Starve a Fever 

This is the opposite of what your 

body needs at this time. A fever is 

the body’s normal reaction to try 

to fight a cold or flu virus, and the 

fever is completely unrelated to food 

intake. It’s best to drink more fluids 

and maintain your normal caloric 

intake. 

Dry Heat or Cold Makes 

You Sick 

Weather conditions cannot cause 

a cold or flu. Dry weather conditions 

can make you feel more miserable 

if you have the cold or flu, though. 

Moist air can alleviate respiratory 

symptoms associated with the cold 

and flu. 

You’ll Catch a Cold If You Go 

Outside With Wet Hair 

There’s no scientific evidence that 

this old myth holds any water. 

Dairy Makes Your 

Phlegm Thicker 

This is not true unless you have 

a dairy problem to begin with. 

Otherwise, there’s no relationship 

between dairy products and phlegm. 

Don’t Exercise 

Exercise can keep a cold at bay 

but it cannot cure one. Keep exercise 

simple and if need be, limit it to 

stretching at home. 

Make 

happy 

memories 

and feel 

better! 

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MYTH 

You’ll Catch a Cold if 

You Go Outside With 

Wet Hair. 

MYTH 

Don’t exercise when 

you have a cold or flu.



from bed rest and liquids and usually 

recover in three to four days. Elderly 

individuals may experience longerlasting 

symptoms because of a compromised 


Following a healthy diet, adhering 

to good sleep habits and drinking 

plenty of liquids will help the 

immune system function optimally. 

Make sure you are up to date on your 

vaccinations. Consult your family 

physician to be sure you have the 

correct diagnosis and treatment plan. 

Web sites such as www.WebMD.com, 

www.Clevelandclinic.com or www. 

MayoClinic.com can help you get 

initial guidance about managing the 

flu and strengthening your immune 

system. 

Sources and Resources 

National Institutes of Health (2016). Key 

Facts About Seasonal Flu. http://www. 

niaid.nih.gov/topics/Flu/understanding- 

Flu/Pages/seasonalVaccine.aspx 

WebMD (2016). Influenza: What is the 

Flu? www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/ 

flu-guide/advanced-reading-types-offlu-viruses 

The Flu and Your 

Immune System 

You can spread the flu even before 

you know you’re sick 


Thomas W. Miller, Ph.D., ABPP, is a professor 

emeritus and senior research 

scientist, Center for Health, Intervention 

and Prevention, University of 

Connecticut; retired service chief from 

the VA Medical Center; and tenured professor 

in the Department of Psychiatry, 

College of Medicine, University of 

Kentucky. 

By Dr. Tom Miller, Staff Writer 

The immune 

system protects 

the body by 

detecting a wide 

range of agents, 

called pathogens, such as viruses, 

parasites and bacteria. It distinguishes 

them from the body’s own healthy tissue. 

More specifically, the lymphatic 

system consists of bone marrow, the 

spleen, the thymus and lymph nodes. 

Bone marrow produces white blood 

cells, or leukocytes. The spleen, the 

largest lymphatic organ in the body, 

contains white blood cells that fight 

infection and disease. The thymus is 

where T-cells grow, and lymph nodes 

produce and store cells that fight 

infection and disease. 

According to the National 

Institutes of Health (2016), 

between 5 percent and 20 percent of 

Americans get the flu each year. More 

than 200,000 people are hospitalized 

and 36,000 die annually because 

of flu in the United States. Flu is a 

respiratory illness caused by a virus. 

It is highly contagious and is usually 

spread by the coughs and sneezes 

of an infected person. Contact with 

an infected person through touch or 

shaking hands can result in the transmission 

of the flu virus. 

Adults tend to be contagious one 

day before getting symptoms and 

up to seven days after becoming ill. 

This means a person can spread the 

influenza virus before he even knows 

he is infected. A flu epidemic, when 

a large number of people are infected 

with flu, can last several weeks. Public 

health measures can be effective in 

limiting flu transmission. Enhanced 

surveillance with early detection, 

daily temperature taking, prompt 

reporting and isolation through home 

medical leave can decrease the spread 

of influenza. Research has shown 

symptomatic illness attributable to 

influenza decreased from 12 percent 

to about 4 percent with the use of 

these measures. 

The effective prevention and management 

of flu symptoms requires 

several steps on the part of each 

individual when he or she realizes he 

or she is getting sick. Most important 

is having a routine yearly flu vaccination 

for all persons aged 6 months 

or older, preferably before the onset 

of flu season. According to WebMD, 

individuals with flu symptoms benefit 

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Is Detox Really Necessary? 

By Sonja Gregory, Wrap Me Day Spa 

In a perfect world, all our systems 

would work beautifully together and our 

bodies would naturally eliminate and 

neutralize anything potentially harmful 

to us. But today’s modern world, with our 

fast-paced lifestyle and our daily exposure 

to chemicals and pollutants – plus the 

demands our body systems are operating 

under – makes us candidates for a beneficial 

detox. Not the kind that leaves you 

running for the bathroom when taken 

as a purgative; some undesirable health 

effects have been clearly demonstrated 

from these types of severe treatments. 

And not the kind that makes you sweat in 

a cleansing ritual until your electrolytes 

are so unbalanced that it could actually 

threaten your life. 

No, your Spring Detox can be as gentle 

and supportive as adding fresh, raw juices 

to your daily regime, crowding out less 

desirable drink choices such as beer, 

wine, coffee and soda. Begin each day 

with a half a lemon squeezed into pure 

water, taken before any food and enjoyed 

at room temperature or warmer. Lemon 

has a very cleansing effect on the body, 

impacting our digestive, eliminative and 

 

filtering organs in a positive way. It is one 

of the fruits with the highest protein content. 

Besides, it tastes good. Enjoy some 

raw lemon or lime every day! 

Raw foods have live enzymes and their 

high fiber content can act as a beneficial 

“broom” to help carry undesirables out of 

our body. When we crowd out poor food 

choices with selections such as raw carrot 

sticks, apple wedges, raw celery, cucumber 

or broccoli, we facilitate our daily 

elimination, carrying potential toxins out 

of our body. You mean we can get toxic 

from poor elimination? Yes, just ask anyone 

who’s been constipated for a while 

and see how they answer you. 

Eating a variety of fresh raw foods 

ensures a proper, complete nutritional 

profile. Did you know there are different 

kinds of fiber? Insoluble plant fibers such 

as cellulose do not swell when placed in 

water and are found in vegetables such 

as kale, cabbage, carrots and pumpkin. 

These fibers help sweep the body as 

they move through the digestive track, 

and that’s good for detoxification. Good 

detox support can also be found from 

soluble fibers such as pectin and inulin, 

which is found in apples, citrus and 

Jerusalem artichokes. 

Besides starting our day with lemon 

water, maintaining regular elimination 

and increasing raw foods in our diet, 

what else can we do to support a Spring 

Detox program? Did you know one of 

the most toxic environments we can be 

exposed to on a daily basis is our home? 

Cleaning chemicals, air fresheners, cosmetic 

and skin preparations, pesticides 

and herbicides all contain known toxins 

that can potentially harm the good health 

of our family and pets. It is especially crucial 

during their early years that we must 

protect our growing children from these 

potential threats. Many safe, natural and 

herbal alternatives exist, such as essential 

oils for air fresheners, chemical-free 

cleaning with microfiber cloths and pure 

and natural skin care products free of 

synthetic ingredients. 

As your body is doing some spring 

cleaning, look around your house and live 

closer to Nature by doing spring cleaning 

in your home, too. Check for corners in 

Lemon has a very 

cleansing effect on the 

body, impacting our 

digestive, eliminative 

and filtering organs in a 

positive way. 

your bathroom where high-moisture air 

facilitates the growth of black mold. Look 

down your drains; many times it can be 

found growing there, too, and must be 

eliminated. 

What’s the payoff? A gentle Spring 

Detox promises to give us a fresh start 

for the year ahead. And eliminating our 

exposure to known carcinogens and 

potentially toxic chemicals can benefit 

us for decades. Our bodies are amazing 

machines that will always seek a state of 

balance and homeostasis. Give your body 

the support it needs by living as close to 

Nature as possible. As fresh spring garden 

produce comes to market this month, 

enjoy it raw or juiced or as lightly cooked 

as possible. Consider all the ways you can 

support your healthy living with a gentle 

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Support your healthy lifestyle

events 

MARCH 2016 


Ongoing 

Al-Anon 

Free support group for anyone 

affected by someone else’s drinking. 

Local meetings and information at 

www.LexingtonAl-Anon.org or call 

859.277.1877. 

Mondays 

Free Yoga Classes for Vets, 

Servicemembers and their 

Family Members 

Every Monday from 9:30am–10:30am 

at Ageless Yoga Studio, 611 Winchester 

Rd., Suite 200. 859-303-6225. Preregister 

online at agelessyogastudio. 

com. Click “class” tab to sign up now! 

Email info@agelessyogastudio.com for 

more info. 

Mondays & 

Wednesdays 

MELT Method Hand, Foot and 

Body Healing Class by Shayne 

Wigglesworth 

Mondays and Wednesdays at 12pm 

- Discover pain-free living at any age! 

Enjoy a gentle foam roller class to 

reduce pain, inflammation, stress, anxiety 

and more! MELT Method certified 

instructor Shayne Wigglesworth will 

teach you healing techniques you can 

use for self care at home. All materials 

and rollers are provided. Perfect for all 

ages, body types and experience levels. 

Learn more at www.centeredlex.com or 

call 859-721-1841 

Tuesdays 

Community Flow 

This weekly restorative class integrates 

gentle yoga, breathing techniques, 

meditation and wellness tips for all 

ages and levels of physical condition. 

10:30am–11:30am. Donation only 

(great portion of all donations go to 

the Backpack Food Program at Ashland 

Elementary.) Inspiring, Educating 

& Supporting our World through the 

Moving, Visual & Healing Arts! Daily 

classes, therapies, workshops & a 

great spot to host your next event! 

309 N Ashland Ave Ste.180, Lexington, 

KY 40502. 859-721-1841. www.centeredlex.com 

Tuesdays 

Swing Lessons 

Every Tuesday, starting September 30: 

8pm–10pm at Tates Creek Recreation 

Center, 1400 Gainesway Dr. $5.00 per 

person per lesson. Call for more information: 

Glenn and Rosalee Kelley 859- 

233-9947; OR Peter and Robin Young 

859-224-3388. 

Tuesdays 

Community Yoga Class with 

Lauren Higdon 

Every Tuesday 10:30am–11:30am at 

Centered Studio, 309 n Ashland ave 

suite 180 in Lexington. This weekly 

restorative class integrates gentle 

yoga, breathing techniques, meditation 

and wellness tips for all ages and 

levels of physical condition. Classes 

may include chair yoga, restorative, 

yin yoga, tai chi, and more. Perfect for 

beginners as well as experienced yogis! 

Donations-based class. 

2nd Tuesdays 

PFLAG Support for LGBTs 

and Families 

We are a support group of family members 

and allies united with LGBTQ* individuals. 

Our meetings provide a safe, 

confidential space where you can feel 

respected and accepted wherever you 

are in your journey or family struggle. 

Monthly speakers help us to broaden 

our understanding of these issues in 

our families and in society. Lexington 

meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday 

of each month, 6:30 at St. Michael’s 

Episcopal Church, 2025 Bellefonte 

Drive. Frankfort chapter meets the 

3rd Monday of the month, 5:30 at the 

Unitarian Community, 316 Wilkinson 

Blvd. More information and resources 

at www.pflagcentralky.org For questions, 

call 859-338-4393 or info@pflagcentralky.org. 

*lesbian, gay, bisexual, 

transgender, queer and questioning. 

Wednesdays 

Mindfulness and 

Relaxation for Health 

6:30-8:00pm. No prior experience of 

yoga or meditation required. Mobilize 

your inner resources for promoting 

health, self care and managing the 

stress of caregiving, burnout and 

chronic disease, cultivate your innate 

happiness, peacefulness and compassion, 

study and practice in a supportive 

group. Gentle yoga, mindful movement, 

deep relaxation, sitting meditation 

and discussion. Cost $5-$10/ 

person sliding scale. Instructor- John 

Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP. Mind Body 

Studio 517 Southland Drive, Lexington, 

KY 859-373-0033. Full details at http:// 

www.mindbodystudio.org/?page_ 

id=1055 

Fridays 

Argentine Tango 

“Dance of the Heart” 

Passionate and Romantic- Mindful and 

Meditative. A uniquely transformative 

social skill, art form and movement 

therapy. No partner or dance experience 

required. Times 7:30-9:00pm. You 

may drop-in to any class- this is not 

a series. Cost $5-$10/person sliding 

scale. Tango practice occurs on the 

2nd and 4th Saturdays each month 

from 7:30-9:30PM. Instructors: Dr. John 

Patterson and Nataliya Timoshevskaya, 

Mind Body Studio 517, Southland 

Drive, Lexington, KY 859-373-0033. Full 

details at http://www.mindbodystudio. 

org/?page_id=214 


Low-impact aerobics and 

Kettlebells Classes 

6-8 pm, William Wells Brown 

Community Center, 548 East Sixth 

Street. Bi-weekly through April. Weight 

room also open 5 – 9 pm. Free and for 

adults age 18 and above. Sponsored 

by Lexington Parks and Recreation. For 

more information, contact Jill Chenault- 

Wilson at 389-6678. 


Eat, Move, Lose Weight 

Support Group 

12 – 1 pm, Lexington-Fayette Co. 

Health Department PH Clinic South, 

2433 Regency Road. Free weight-loss 

support group appropriate for anyone 

wishing to lose weight or maintain 

weight loss. Share struggles and 

ideas with others. Held first and third 

Tuesdays most months. For more information 

or to pre-register, call 288-2446. 


Breastfeeding 

Essentials II Class 

7:15-8:45 pm, Baby Moon, 2891 

Richmond Rd., $28, follow-up to 

Breastfeeding Essentials I class focusing 

on pumping and returning to work. 

Visit www.baby-moon.org to register. 


Senior aerobics/Solid Gold 

10am – 11 am, William Wells Brown 


Street. Weekly through April. Free. 

Sponsored by Lexington Parks and 

Recreation. For more information, contact 

Jill Chenault-Wilson at 389-6678. 


Yoga Class 

6:15-7:15 pm, William Wells Brown 


Street. Bi-weekly through April. Weight 

room also open 5 – 9 pm. Free and for 

adults age 18 and above. Sponsored 

by Lexington Parks and Recreation. For 

more information, contact Jill Chenault- 

Wilson at 389-6678. 


Fayette County Diabetes 

Coalition 

9 – 10 am, AHEC building, 498 

Georgetown Street. Parking is on the 

side of the building in the gated area. 

Open to anyone interested in enhancing 

diabetes awareness and education 

in the community. For more information, 

or to attend, call 859-288-2310. 


Free Educational Workshop: 

Vision Therapy 

Educational Workshop to show how 

vision therapy can improve, enhance 

and develop visual performance by 

teaching the visual system (eyes, 

brain, body) to correct itself. 6:45pm 

– 7:30pm. Hosted by Dr. Rick Graebe 

at the Children’s Vision and Learning 

Center, 105 Crossfield Drive, Versailles, 

KY 40383. Free; no registration 

required. 859-879-0089 for additional 

information. 

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ONGOING EVENTS 

Bluegrass Ovarian Cancer Support 

Exists to assist Central Kentucky women and 

their loved ones during diagnosis, treatment 

and survival of ovarian and other gynecological 

cancers. Come meet with us the third 

Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm at 

Joseph Beth Booksellers, Bronte Bistro Cafe 

meeting room. 

Perinatal Loss Grief Group 

First Tuesday of the month, 7pm, Center for 

Grief and Education. A group for parents 

who have experienced loss due to miscarriage, 

stillbirth or infant death. Contact 

Debbie Mueller at (859) 260-6904 for more 

information. 

Compassionate Friends 

Support Group 

A support group for parents, siblings, or 

grandparents who have lost a child regardless 

of the child’s age or length of time that 

has passed since that day. The meeting is the 

1st Tuesday of every month 6:30pm–8:30pm 

at Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2321 Alexandria 

Drive, Lexington. Also meets the 1st Tuesday 

of every month 7pm-9pm at Hospice East, 

417 Shoppers Drive, Winchester. Doors open 

one-half hour before meeting times to provide 

the opportunity to visit with old friends 

and acknowledge new ones. 

Spouse Loss Support Group 

Tuesdays 6-7:30pm. Hospice of the Bluegrass. 

A five-week support group for individuals 

who have experienced the loss of a spouse 

or significant other. Contact Lexington office 

at (859) 277-2700 for more information or 

to register. 

Coping After Loss 

First Wednesday of the month, 5:30-7pm, 

Center for Grief and Education. A brief educational 

program offering an introduction to 

grief information and hospice bereavement 

services. Contact the Lexington office at 

(859) 277-2700 for more information or to 

register. 

Free Transportation to 

Cancer Screening 

Fayette County residents can receive free 

transportation through HealthLink Transit, 

a partnership between Kentucky Pink 

Connection & the Lexington--Fayette Urban 

County Government. Transportation provided 

by taxi or gas cards to cancer screening. 

Call (859) 309-1700 to arrange a ride. 

2nd Chance Ambassadors 

Lexington: a support/volunteer group comprised 

of organ transplantation recipients, 

donor family members, those on the waiting 

list and community members interested 

in transplantation meets the 3rd Sunday 

of each month at Word of Hope Lutheran 

Church, located at the corner of Man 

O’War and Armstrong Mill Road. Meetings 

begin at 4:30. For questions, please contact 

Charlotte Wong, Education Coordinator, 

Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates Lexington 

office at (859) 278-3492 or toll free (800) 

525-3456. 

Center For Women’s Health 

Center Classes 

Held at Frankfort Regional Medical 

Call Mediline at 502-226-1655 or toll-free 

800-242-5662 to register or for more information. 

Classes include: 

• Prepared Childbirth 

• Baby Care For The Early Weeks 

• Breast Feeding Basics 

• “That’s My Baby” 

• Sibling Classes 

Cancer Classes 

The American Cancer Society offers women 

undergoing cancer treatments the opportunity 

to attend the Look Good...Feel Better 

workshop. This free workshop helps women 

deal with the appearance-related side-effects 

of cancer treatment in a private setting. Each 

participant receives a complimentary custom 

cosmetic kit. The American Cancer Society 

offers Prostate Cancer Educational and 

Support Classes called Man to Man for men 

with prostate cancer. This is an educational 

and networking program that provides 

information about prostate cancer and treatments 

options. For more information about 

these classes, please call Kristy Young at 859- 

260-8285. For cancer information 24 hours 

a day, please call 1-800-ACS-2345 or go to 

www.cancer.org. 

Survivors of Suicide 

First & third Tuesday of the month, 6-7:30pm, 

Center for Grief and Education. 

For adults affected by the loss of someone by 

suicide. Contact the Lexington office at (859) 

277-2700 for more 

information or to register. 

Bosom Buddies 

A support group designed to meet the 

ongoing needs of women with breast cancer. 

The purpose of Bosom Buddies is to create a 

safe and comfortable environment in which 

women diagnosed with breast cancer can 

receive information and emotional support 

during and after treatment. Meets are the 

third Thursday of every month 6:00pm at 

the Frankfort Regional Hospital: Frankfort 

Medical Pavilion, Conference Room C. 279 

King’s Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY. 

BRCC Volunteer Opportunities 

The Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center provides a 

24-hour crisis line, hospital and court advocacy, 

crisis intervention counseling, long-term 

therapy, and information and community 

referral to victims of sexual assault as well 

as family members and friends. Volunteers 

at BRCC have the unique opportunity to 

provide valuable direct services to those 

impacted by sexual assault. Volunteer opportunities: 

Crisis Line Volunteer, Medical/Legal 

Advocate. For more information, please call: 

(859) 253-2615. 

Stop Smoking Class Series 

5:30-6:30, weekly until April 17. Tates Creek 

Library, 3628 Walden Dr. Based on the 

Cooper-Clayton method. $10/week for 10 

weeks covers the cost of nicotine replacement. 

Call 288-2457. 

GrassRoots Yoga Classes 

Chair yoga: 10:30–11:30am Tuesday and 

Thursday. Hatha Vinyasa Flow: 5:30–6:30pm 

Thursday. Yoga Basics for Stress Relief: 

5:30–6:30pm Friday. Partial proceeds from 

all yoga classes benefit the Latitude Artist 

Community for adults considered to have 

disabilities. All instructors certified through 

Yoga Alliance. For more information, 

visit www.grassrootsyoga.org. 

ANAD Overcoming Eating 

Disorders Support Group 

Free support group for people who want 

to improve their relationship with food 

and body image. Safe, comfortable place. 

Facilitated by Megan Roop, RYT, supervised 

by Tina Thompson, MS, RD, LD, Bluegrass 

Nutrition Counseling, sponsored by ANAD. 

Introduction meeting on October 3 from 

7:15-8:30pm at Bliss Wellness Center, 2416 

Sir Barton Way, Ste 125. 8 week session Oct 

17-Dec 5 from 7:15-8:30pm. Contact Megan 

Roop 561-779-0290 for details. 

Diabetes CHATS 

Nathaniel Mission Health Clinic CHAT: 

1109 Versailles Road, Suite 400 from 4pm to 

5:15pm the 4th Tuesday of each month. The 

Refuge Clinic: New Location, 2349 Richmond 

Road-Suite 220, Lexington, KY, 40502. 859- 

225-4325. Free. Sponsored by the Lexington- 

Fayette Co. Health Dept and UK Healthcare. 

Free Cardio Classes 

9-10am. Every Saturday morning in the 

month of February at Body Structure 

Medical Fitness Facility, 2600 Gribbin Drive, 

Lexington. This class will increase your heart 

rate and respiration while using large muscle 

groups repetitively and rhythmically to create 

a great workout. (859) 268-8190. 

Taoist Tai Chi Society 

We offer classes in Louisville and Lexington. 

All classes are led by nationally accredited 

volunteer instructors in a friendly and helpful 

environment. The meditative movements 

of taijiquan can reduce tension, increase 

flexibility and strength, and improve circulation 

and balance. To contact us, phone 

502.614.6424 or e-mail kentucky@taoist.org. 

Consumer Support Groups 

(Individuals with a Mental Illness) 

Every Sunday, 869 Sparta Court, Lexington. 

2:30-4:00pm. 859-309-2856 for more info. 

NAMI Lexington is a local affiliate of NAMI, 

the “National Alliance on Mental Illness” we 

provide numerous support groups and 

recovery programs for families and 

Individuals living with mental illness. 

Yoga • Meditation • Stress 

Reduction 

The Yoga Health & Therapy Center offers 

daytime and evening Yoga classes with slow 

stretch, breathing awareness and relaxation 

training. Small classes provide personalized 

instruction. New yoga students receive 

a series discount. Meditation classes and 

ongoing group practice sessions available 

for all levels. Stress-Reduction classes based 

on Yoga principles and practical skills also 

offered. Free parking provided for most classes. 

For information, please call 859-254-9529 

or visit www.yogahealthcenter.org. 

Mind Body Studio 

The Mind Body Studio is a service of John A. 

Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, certified in family 

medicine, integrative medicine, mind body 

medicine and integral yoga, Dr. Patterson 

specializes in stress-related chronic disease 

and burnout prevention for caregivers and 

helping professionals. Mind body skills and 

lifestyle behaviors may help prevent and 

provide safe, effective and affordable relief of 

chronic conditions that are often poorly controlled 

by conventional medicine alone. 

Our integrative medicine consultations, 

group classes, workshops and coaching can 

help you meet your unique health and wellness 

needs through experiential education 

to help you mobilize your natural healing 

ability by integrating mind, body, spirit and 

our relationship to each other and the earth. 

Visit our website to schedule an appointment 

with Dr. Patterson or see a schedule 

of classes in yoga, mindfulness, meditation, 

Pilates and dance. “Mindful, empowered self 

care is the heart of healing” 517 Southland 

Drive, Lexington 859-373-0033 

www.mindbodystudio.org 

Monthly Reiki Classes 

Turn your hands into healing hands! 

Reiki is Universal Life Force Energy 

Learn to improve your mind, body, and 

spirit! Classes taught by Robert N.Fueston, 

Reiki Master/Teacher and Acupuncturist, 17 

years of experience and Member of The Reiki 

Alliance. Approved for Continuing Education 

hours (CE hours) for Massage Therapist. CE’s 

for nurses pending. Register online at www. 

robertfueston.com. 859-595-2164. 

Ongoing Journey Circle 

This circle meets the 4th Sunday of every 

month and is for those who are experienced 

in the practice of journeying OR are interested 

in learning more about this ancient spiritual 

practice. Join us every month as we will 

be journeying on different topics that will be 

discussed at time of circle. Please feel free to 

bring drums, rattles etc. Questions or need 

directions or have questions? Please feel free 

to email/call me: 859-492-2109,info@jennifershawcoaching.com 

Overeaters Anonymous 

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is not a diet 

club. We do not count calories or have scales 

at meetings. OA is based on the 12 steps of 

Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues or 

fees. OA is self-supporting through member 

contributions. The only requirement for 

membership is the desire to stop eating 

compulsively. Please go to oalexingtonky. 

org for meeting dates and times. OR are 

interested in learning more about this ancie


Flu in Children 

Sharing close quarters and utensils make 

youngsters more susceptible 


The flu virus can spread easily, and 

anyone can catch it. It doesn’t matter 

how fit or healthy your child is. The 

illness comes on fast and is more 

intense than a cold, making kids feel 

worse during the first two to three 

days they are sick. 

The flu is contagious, especially 

when kids share close quarters, such 

as in classrooms at school. It can 

spread through the air by coughing, 

sneezing and by hands, cups and 

other objects that have been in contact 

with an infected person’s mouth 

or nose. It can easily move from child 

to child as they share pencils, toys, 

spoons, etc. 

Flu in children usually causes at 

least two or three of the following 

symptoms: headache, body ache or 

pain, dry cough that may become 

moist, a sudden fever, fatigue, nausea, 

vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, 

sore throat, chills or shivering and 

runny or stuffy nose. The flu can be 

more serious in kids who also have a 

chronic or long-lasting disease. Most 

kids recover within seven days. 

Focus on treating those symptoms 

that bother your child most. Use a 

nasal decongestant, cough medicine 

or ibuprofen for body aches and fever 

if needed. Alternatively, you can give 

a multi-symptom cold and flu medicine 

to treat the various symptoms. 

Do not give aspirin to your child if he 

has influenza because this can lead to 

serious side effects. 

Ensure your child gets enough rest 

when she has the flu. Keep your child 

hydrated; that helps keep the mucous 

running and helps avoid sinus and ear 

infections. Warm baths or hot water 

bottles can relieve muscle and body 

aches. Children 6 years and older can 

be given a cold medicine that relieves 

most symptoms such as headaches, 

stuffy nose, fever and cough. Children 

younger than 6 years of age can use 

one or two medicines for the worst of 

the symptoms. New drugs come out 

periodically that can treat the flu in 

children. These medications reduce 

the duration of the illness and lessen 

the symptoms. They must be started 

right at the beginning of the flu to be 

effective and are generally for children 

12 years and older. 

Ensure your 

child gets 

enough rest 

when she has 

the flu. 

The Centers for Disease Control 

and Prevention (CDC) recommend 

all infants 6 months and older get a 

flu shot each year. Many infants are 

hospitalized for flu complications, 

and some even die. Vaccinating all 

infants and young children would 

prevent these fatalities. In fact, all 

household members should be vaccinated 

to reduce the chances of 

your child being exposed to the flu. 

Kids older than 5 years who need 

to receive a flu shot yearly are those 

with asthma or other chronic lung 

diseases or heart conditions, diabetes 

and immune deficiencies, as well 

as kids on chronic immune suppressing 

medications such as oral steroids. 

Side effects of the vaccine include 

redness and pain at the site of the 

injection. 

Most kids with flu don’t need to 

see a doctor. However, you should 

consult a doctor if your child has 

moderate to severe dehydration, a 

fever that lasts more than four days 

and if there is a severe cough with 

chest pain and shortness of breath, 

which may mean pneumonia is setting 

in.

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Grandparents as Parents (GAP) 

Conference 

Grandparents, caregivers, relatives, 

and professionals are invited to our 

14th Annual GAP (Grandparents As 

Parents) Conference. Join us to learn 

about topics of interest to relatives 

assuming primary care of children. 

8:00 am Registration begins. It is one 

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the Clarion Hotel, 1950 Newtown Pike, 

Lexington, KY 40511. Registration fee 

of $5.00 includes lunch. Eight workshops 

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on dealing with the traumatized 

child; navigating the legal path 

to guardianship, custody, and adoption; 

taking care of the caregiver, and 

many more. Keynote speaker is Lisa 

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Diabetes Support Group 

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MARCH IS 

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By Tanya Tyler, 

Editor/Writer 

Let’s set the record 

straight up front. 

You have probably 

read somewhere that 

eating celery burns off more calories 

than your body absorbs. It’s called 

“negative calories.” It means you can 

munch and crunch all the celery you 

want – the very work of eating the 

vegetable will burn calories for you, 

and it will require more energy than 

celery contains to digest it. 

Sorry, but no. There really aren’t 

any negative-calorie foods. One 

nutritionist says the calories you 

need for digestion will never exceed 

the number of calories any type of 

food contains. 

That is not to say celery isn’t good 

for anyone wanting to cut calories. 

There are only six calories in each 

medium-sized stalk, according to 

the U.S. Department of Agriculture 

National Nutrient Database. Celery’s 

water content (it is about 95 percent 

water) and its fiber will keep you 

feeling full for a longer time and help 

you eat less and lose weight. The 

Celery has been a part of the 

human diet for many millennia. 

Celery 

fiber may also help lower cholesterol 

levels because it picks up excess cholesterol 

compounds in the gut and 

pushes them out in the elimination 

process. 

Another reason to eat your celery 

is because of its anti-inflammatory 

health benefits, which are promoted 

by unique non-starch polysaccharides 

and phytonutrients. There 

appears to be promising connections 

between the pectin-based polysaccharides 

and a decreased risk of 

inflammation in the cardiovascular 

system. Celery contains numerous 

other types of antioxidant nutrients, 

as well as well-known antioxidants 

such as vitamin C and flavonoids. 

The antioxidants in celery 

could improve the stomach lining 

and reduce the risk of gastric ulcers. 

Celery is an excellent source of vitamin 

K, folate, potassium, vitamin 

B2, copper and calcium. It is good 

for people who suffer from acid 

reflux because it is low in acid. Other 

healthful assets of celery include 

beta-carotene and manganese. A 

University of Chicago study found a 

chemical in celery called phthalide 

reduced bad cholesterol levels by 7 

percent and blood pressure by 14 

percent. Research is ongoing to discover 

whether celery has potential 

cancer-fighting properties. 

Celery has been a part of the 

human diet for many millennia; 

there is evidence that it was used 

medicinally in ancient Egypt. 

Ancient Greek athletes were given 

celery leaves as victory wreaths. 

Celery is an old folk remedy for 

heartburn. Wild celery was used in 

the Middle Ages to treat anxiety, 

insomnia, rheumatism, gout and 

arthritis. 

The average U.S. adult eats 

about six pounds of celery a year. 

Unfortunately, conventionally grown 

celery is among the top 12 fruits and 

vegetables on which pesticide residue 

is most frequently found. This 

indicates organic celery is probably 

your best choice for eating and cooking. 

Chop up your celery just before 

adding it to a salad or casserole to 

help preserve its maximum nutrient 

potential. It will also retain most of 

its nutrients if you steam it. One fun 

kid-friendly snack recipe is to smear 

peanut butter in a celery stalk and 

add raisins to the top – voila, you 

have “ants on a log,” perfect for celebrating 

National Celery Month.

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Turmeric for Food Safety 

Turmeric, a spice used often in 

Indian cuisine, may be used in the 

future to help prevent E. coli outbreaks. 

Researchers at Southern 

Illinois University are incorporating 

turmeric into food processing and 

preparation surfaces such as cutting 

boards, knives and countertops. 

Turmeric’s food safety powers come 

from its primary component, curcumin. 

Curcumin has antioxidant, 

anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial 

properties. The researchers have 

developed a way to bind curcumin to 

metal and glass using nanotechnology: 

tiny bubbles called nanovesicles 

that enclose a curcumin compound. 

The coated surfaces kill microbes, 

including E. coli, and prevent food 

from spoiling without adding turmeric 

flavor to it. 

Homemade Remedies 

for Cough 

Basic ingredients you probably 

already have in your spice cabinet can 

be used to make soothing drinks for 

different types of coughs. For treating 

general and dry cough, use: 

Honey. 

Eating a spoonful of honey can 

ease a sore throat, but having honey 

in a warm tea is even more soothing. 

The simplest version is honey poured 

into boiling water. Another common 

way to enhance a tea made with 

honey is to add a squeeze of lemon 

to it. Some people add coconut oil 

into the mix. And many add a shot of 

bourbon. 

Ginger. 

Place 12 slices of fresh ginger in a 

pot with 3 cups of water and simmer 

for 20 minutes. Strain and add 1 

tablespoon of honey and a 

squeeze of lemon. If the 

tea is too spicy, add more 

water to your cup. 

Thyme. 

Thyme tea can be made by 

steeping 2 teaspoons of crushed 

thyme leaves in a cup of boiling 

water for 10 minutes, then straining. 

Adding honey and lemon rounds out 

the flavor and adds extra soothing 

power as well. 

Licorice. 

Teas made with licorice root and 

licorice candy soothe throats and 

ease coughing. You can even make 

your own licorice tea with red or 

black licorice candy that contains real 

licorice. Slice 1 ounce of candy and 

steep it for 24 hours in water. 


To treat a wet cough, try: 

Black pepper and honey tea. 

Black pepper and honey is said 

to work because pepper stimulates 

circulation and mucous flow and 

honey is a natural cough reliever. Put 

1 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper 

and 2 tablespoons of honey in a mug 

and fill with boiling water. Cover and 

steep for 15 minutes. Strain and sip. 

To soothe a sore throat, try a warm 

saline gargle. Adding salt to lukewarm 

water and gargling with it soothes 

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From the Flu 

Get your flu shot before the season peaks 


Flu, also known as influenza, is a 

highly contagious respiratory virus. 

Its effects vary from person to person, 

ranging from mild to severe. 

The flu can lead to pneumonia and 

may even be fatal for those people 

who are at greater risk. 

The best way to protect yourself 

from the flu is to get a flu shot each 

year. Providence Health Plan recommends 

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months or older, especially young 

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any age with chronic illness, such 

as heart, lung or kidney disease. 

Vaccinations are also important 

for health care workers and people 

who live with or care for high-risk 

people to keep from spreading the 

flu to them. 

The flu season usually peaks in 

January or February, so to reduce 

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as early as September or as late as 

December. It is important to get a 

new flu vaccine every year because 

the effectiveness of the vaccine can 

wear off; you need a new one each 

year to stay protected. In addition, 

the type of flu virus usually changes 

from year to year, so experts create 

a new vaccine to protect you each 

flu season. 

In addition to getting the flu vaccine, 

you can also protect yourself 

and those around you by: 

• Washing your hands with soap 

and water. Clean your hands for 

15 seconds to wash the virus down 

the drain. Do this every time you 

sneeze or cough and before meals. 

Alcohol-based hand cleaners are 

good to carry in your pocket and 

purse so you can use them when 

required. 

• Avoid touching your nose, 

mouth or eyes with your hands; this 

is how germs spread. 

• Cover your nose and mouth 

with a tissue when you cough or 

sneeze, and throw the tissue away 

after use. 

Avoid 

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your hands. 

This is how 

germs are 

spread. 

• Cough and sneeze into the 

bend of your arm, not into your 

hands. 

• Get plenty of rest and sleep. 

• Eat healthy food. 

• Do physical activities to keep 

your immune system strong. 

Studies indicate that those who 

exercise four to five times a week 

are less likely to get colds or other 

viruses. 

• Clean and disinfect objects and 

surfaces that are touched by many 

people, such as phones, doorknobs 

and remotes. 

• Avoid crowded public places. 

Do not go to work if you have the 

flu. 

• If you plan to travel, consult a 

health care provider or your doctor 

at least six weeks before leaving. 

If you have flu-like symptoms, 

the CDC recommends you stay 

at home for at least 24 hours after 

your fever is gone, except to get 

medical care or for other necessities. 

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to treat the flu. Antiviral drugs are 

different from antibiotics. They can 

make your illness milder and reduce 

the time you are sick. According to 

studies, antiviral drugs work best 

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days of getting sick. 

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Natural Remedies for the Cold and Flu 

Learn how to avoid getting sick this season, and what to do if you do get sick 


In the winter of 2015, nearly 18,000 Americans went to the hospital 

for influenza. How can we lower that number for 2016? The best remedy 

for the cold or flu is to not even get it in the first place. Here are some 

precautions to help you stay healthy. 

Keep things you touch germ-free. 

Germs lurk on doorknobs, light switches, keyboards and cell phone 

screens. A 2013 analysis found some smartphones harbor more bacteria 

than a toilet seat. Clean your screen once a day with a soft lint-free cloth. 

Wash your hands. 

A virus can live outside the body for up to eight hours. Wash your 

hands frequently with warm water or use a hand sanitizer. 

Get plenty of rest. 

The sleep you get before you catch the flu really matters. One study 

found those who sleep six or more hours a night for a week are better at 

fighting off the common cold than those who sleep less. 

Monitor outbreaks. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention created an app called 

FluView for following flu outbreaks. The app uses information from 

more than 3,000 healthcare providers nationwide and tracks possible 

cases of flu throughout the country. 

Sadly, an ounce of prevention and all the precautions don’t always 

save you from succumbing to a cold or the flu. Here’s what to do if you 

get sick after all. 

Drink plenty of fluids. 

Fluids help thin mucus and keep the membranes moist. This helps 

congested sinuses and chests, reducing the need to cough. Water, tea and 

broths are the best fluids to have when you’re ill. If you’re feeling particularly 

weak, the natural sugars in fruit juices can give you a boost of 

energy. Avoid coffee and alcohol because both are dehydrating. 

Stay warm. 

It’s equally important to keep warm inside your body as it is to keep 

your outside warm with clothes and blankets. Warm liquids such as 

chicken noodle soup, other broths and hot teas (especially ginger and 

black pepper) are your best bets. Hot compresses or heating pads not 

only keep you warm and alleviate body aches, but applying heat to congested 

areas – the sinus, cheeks, temples, etc. – can help thin and loosen 

the mucus and get it moving in the right direction … out of you! 

Vitamin D in fatty fish, 

like Salmon, boosts the 


Increase vitamin D. 

Adults with the lowest levels of 

vitamin D were 36 percent likelier 

to report having an upper respiratory 

infection than those with the 

highest levels, according to a study 

in the Archives of Internal Medicine. 

Research has shown vitamin D plays 

a key role in immune function. Fill 

up on vitamin D by eating more fatty 

fish such as tuna and salmon. 

The best remedy 

for the cold or flu 

is to not even get 

it in the first place.


Try adding 

essential oils 

to a sinkful of 

boiling water. 

The steam will 

loosen sinus 

congestion. 

Coping With Cough 

Coughing is caused by viruses, bacteria, dust, pollen or other substances 

that irritate the nerve endings in the airways between the throat 

and lungs. A cough is the body’s way of trying to clear the passages. A 

cough can reach speeds up to 60 mph. The average cough produces 

enough air to fill a 2-liter soda bottle about three-quarters full. The air of 

a cough sprays out several feet and is accompanied by about 3,000 tiny 

droplets of saliva. 

There are numerous natural ingredients that can alleviate dry and 

wet coughs. Scientific evidence proves honey can be effective in treating 

coughs and sore throats. Thyme is an officially approved treatment for 

coughs, upper respiratory infections, bronchitis and whooping cough. 

Thyme leaves are packed with a potent punch of cough-calming compounds 

that work to relax tracheal and ileal 

muscles, and they also reduce inflammation. 

Elderflowers are another powerful cough-easing 

herb. Ginger is used to treat symptoms of 

colds and flu because of its antihistamine and 

decongestant capabilities. Licorice soothes 

throats and eases coughing. Other herbs for 

coughs and sore throat include yarrow flowers, 

peppermint leaf and hyssop. There are several 

brands of teas that make pharmacopeial-grade 

formulas for cold symptoms and coughs. 

Honey can be 

effective in 

treating coughs. 

Clear out congestion. 

Steam, heat, fluids and black pepper are some of the most powerful 

weapons for combatting congestion. Steam can really get things 

moving. A hot shower can soothe airways and loosen sinus congestion 

and phlegm in the throat and lungs. You can also cover your head with 

a towel and lean over a sinkful of boiling water. This method can be 

enhanced greatly by adding fresh or dried herbs or essential oil(s) to 

the water. The herb choices will depend on whether you’re dealing 

with compacted sinuses or a dry throat. Some herbs – such as eucalyptus, 

peppermint, spearmint, rosemary, thyme leaves, tea tree essential 

oil, balsam fir essential oil and pine essential oil – will work for both 

problems. Herbs for chest congestion include yarrow, sage, lemongrass, 

hyssop and elderflowers.


Common Virus Can Be Mild 

or Severe 

Most kids will have RSV by age 2 

By Jamie Lober, Staff Writer 

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) 

is rather enigmatic. “It is a very 

common virus that is somewhat 

like a cold virus, but somewhat different 

as well,” said Dr. Norman 

Edelman, senior consultant for 

scientific affairs at the American 

Lung Association of the Midland 

States. “RSV is an inflammation of 

the small airways of the lung. Most 

of the time it is just like a bad cold, 

but sometimes it can be severe, so 

much so that babies have a hard 

time breathing.” 

Edelman said an immune serum 

that can protect babies has to be 

given once a month. “For high-risk 

babies such as those with congenital 

heart disease or chronic lung disease, 

it is recommended that they 

get this serum for five to six months 

in the season when the virus is 

prevalent,” said Edelman. 

RSV is also a problem for older 

people, especially those with chronic 

heart or lung disease. Protect 

yourself as best you can. “Ordinary 

hygiene is always important, like 

washing your hands, covering your 

mouth so you do not transmit the 

virus to babies and maybe not visiting 

the grandkids when they are 

sick,” said Edelman. You are usually 

contagious for three to eight days, 

but if you have a weakened immune 

system, RSV can last a few weeks. 

The virus spreads through 

droplets that are produced when 

a person coughs or sneezes. They 

can also be spread if you touch a 

contaminated surface such as a table 

or doorknob. Try to avoid sharing 

utensils or personal items. 

The American Academy of 

Pediatrics (AAP) says adults with 

RSV might have the symptoms of 

a common cold, such as a stuffy 

Almost all kids are infected with RSV 

at least once by the time they are 2 

years old. 

or runny nose, sore throat, mild 

headache, cough, fever and a general 

feeling of being ill. The Centers for 

Disease Control and Prevention 

says when infants and children are 

exposed to RSV for the first time, 25 

to 40 out of 100 of them will have 

signs or symptoms of bronchiolitis 

or pneumonia, and five to 20 out of 

1,000 will require hospitalization. 

The AAP reports almost all kids 

are infected with RSV at least once 

by the time they are 2 years old. If 

you suspect your child has RSV, 

you can expect the doctor to take 

a medical history and then do a 

physical exam. “We do what we call 

supportive treatment, which means 

keeping the room properly humidified 

and making sure the baby does 

not get dehydrated and the parents 

follow the pediatrician’s advice,” said 

Edelman. “A healthy child can stand 

a cold but if a child has asthma or 

some other problem, you usually 

have to call the doctor pretty quickly 

when they catch a cold.” 

The medical community is trying 

to find a better approach to treating 

RSV. “The key thing is to develop an 

effective vaccine and that does not 

exist quite yet,” Edelman said.

YOUR FITNESS COACH 

Visualization Leads to 

Actualization 


By Willie B. Ray, Personal Trainer, 

Art of Strength Kettle Bell Gym 

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Visualization, done right, can be extremely 

powerful in achieving any goal. As you think 

about your goals for the New Year, take into 

consideration the following: 

Using your intellectual factor of imagination, 

see yourself already in possession of your 

goal. Picture yourself with the healthy and 

fit body you desire and literally feel what it is 

like to have it. You cannot achieve anything in 

your “outer world” until you first see it in your 

“inner world.” 

Is Visualization for Real? 

In one of the most well-known studies on 

creative visualization in sports, Russian scientists 

compared four groups of Olympic athletes 

in terms of their training schedules: 

• Group 1 had 100 percent physical training 


with 25 percent mental training 


with 50 percent mental training 


with 75 percent mental training. 

The results showed that Group 4, with 75 

percent of their time devoted to mental training, 

performed the best. The Soviets had discovered 

mental images can act as a prelude to 

muscular impulses. 1 

Creative visualization is distinguished from 

normal daydreaming in that creative visualization 

is done in the first person and the present 

tense – as if the visualized scene were unfolding 

all around you. “Normal” daydreaming is 

done in the third person and the future tense. 

Using affirmations that begin with “I am so 

happy and grateful now that …” is an excellent 

way to begin programming your subconscious 

mind to move towards your goal. 

Olympic athletes use visualization as a tool 

to get their minds in shape for competition. 

In this technique, athletes mentally rehearse 

exactly what they have to do to win. Sports 

psychologists say visualization boosts athletes’ 

confidence by forcing them to picture themselves 

winning. It also helps them concentrate 

on their physical moves rather than on distractions 

around them. 2 

Visualize to Actualize 

Remember, all things are created twice – 

first in the imagination and then in the physical 

world. Study this excerpt from Napoleon Hill’s 

famous book, Think & Grow Rich: 

“The law of autosuggestion, through which 

any person may rise to altitudes of achievement 

which stagger the imagination, is well 

described in the following verse: 

‘If you think you are beaten, you are. 

If you think you dare not, you don’t. 

If you like to win, but you think you can’t, 

It is almost certain you won’t. 

If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost 

For out of the world we find, 

Success begins with a fellow’s will — 

It’s all in the state of mind. 

If you think you are outclassed, you are. 

You’ve got to think high to rise. 

You’ve got to be sure of yourself before 

You can ever win a prize. 

Life’s battles don’t always go 

To the stronger or faster man, 

But soon or late the man who wins 

Is the man WHO THINKS HE CAN!’” 

Observe the words that have been emphasized, 

and you will catch the deep meaning 

the poet had in mind. Somewhere in your 

makeup there 

lies, sleeping, 

the seed 

of achievement, 

which, 

if aroused 

and put into 

action, would carry you to heights such as you 

may never have hoped to attain. 

Just as a master musician may cause the 

most beautiful strains of music to pour forth 

from the strings of a violin, so may you arouse 

the genius who lies asleep in your brain and 

cause it to drive you upward to whatever goal 

you may wish to achieve. 

Tips for Success 

• Create an affirmation statement and visualize 

yourself with your goal achieved. 

• Put your affirmation statement in places 

you’ll see it often, such as your bathroom 

mirror, car and desk. Put it on a card and 

keep it in your pocket at all times. 

• Create a vision board – cut out pictures of 

your goal (i.e., fit bodies, athletes, etc.) and 

make a collage that you can view often. Get 

emotionally involved when you look at it. 

Yours in Health, 

Willie B. Ray 

Sources 

Robert Scaglione, William Cummins, Karate of 

Okinawa: Building Warrior Spirit, Tuttle Publishing, 

1993, ISBN 096264840X. 

Fiona McCormack, “Mind games,” Scholastic 

Scope, Vol. 54, Iss. 10, New York: Jan 23, 2006 

Sports psychologists say visualization 

boosts athletes’ confidence by forcing 

them to picture themselves winning. 

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Is Getting a Flu Shot 

Necessary? 

It can help you protect yourself, 

your family and the community 

By Jamie Lober, Staff Writer 

Many people wonder if it is necessary 

to get a flu shot. Doctors strongly 

suggest you do. 

“We advise that all people over 

the age of 6 months get a flu shot,” 

said Dr. Norman Edelman, senior 

consultant for scientific affairs at the 

American Lung Association of the 

Midland States. 

The American Academy of 

Pediatrics says getting your kids vaccinated 

helps protect other members 

of your family and the community 

from getting the flu. Children ages 

6 months through 8 years need two 

doses of flu vaccine this flu season if 

they had fewer than two doses before 

July 2015. 

The shot is constantly being modified 

and improved. “The flu vaccine 

usually has three to four different 

strains, based on what the Centers 

for Disease Control and Prevention 

predicts the strains will be,” said 

Edelman. “It is a real challenge to 

make a vaccine because the strains of 

the flu keep changing each year, but 

we are hopeful that new technology 

will be able to develop a flu shot that 

covers all strains so we do not have to 

give a different one each year.” 

Though it’s better to get your shot 

earlier in the season, typically around 

October, it is highly encouraged to 

get one any time during the flu season. 

“It only takes about two weeks 

to become effective,” Edelman said. 

After that, the body develops antibodies 

that protect you from influenza 

virus infection. 

Almost everyone can benefit from 

getting a flu shot. “A very small percentage 

of people are allergic to material 

in the shot,” said Edelman. “We 

generally advise that if you are sick, 

have an infection, fever or cold to put 

off getting the shot.” Let your doctor 

know if you had a bad reaction to a 

flu shot in the past. There is always a 

risk for side effects such as soreness, 

redness or swelling at the injection 

site, a low-grade fever or aches, but 

these are all milder and shorterlasting 

than the flu. Pregnant women 

who are at high risk of complications 

from the flu can safely get the flu shot 

during their pregnancy. It will also 

protect their infants during the first 6 

months of life. 

The shot is your best defense 

against the flu, but there are general 

precautions you can take to keep 

yourself healthy. “Prevention is the 

same as for colds or anything else that 

is transmitted through the air: washing 

your hands, staying away from 

sick people and making sure people 

cough not at you but in their sleeves,” 

said Edelman. 

There are many places where you 

can get your flu shot: your doctor’s 

office, a pharmacy or the health 

department. While there is not a 

100-percent guarantee that you will 

not get the flu if you have received 

a flu shot, the Centers for Disease 

Control and Prevention says the vaccine 

will make your bout milder if 

you do happen to get sick. 

Getting your kids vaccinated helps 

protect other members of your 

family and the community from 

getting the flu.


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PARENTING FOR WELLNESS 

A Sibling on the Horizon 

Helping your child adjust when a new baby arrives 

By Sarah Brokamp, Staff Writer 

It is common 

for a child to 

have mixed feelings 

about the 

arrival of a new 

sibling. Sometimes children may be 

jealous or feel their territory is being 

breached by the birth of a baby. There 

are many ways get your child excited 

about the new addition to the family. 

One way to extinguish jealousy 

is to keep the soon-to-be siblings 

informed about your pregnancy. 

Discuss with them what is about to 

happen and all the changes that will 

occur, taking their maturity levels 

into account. If your child is around 

toddler age, break it down into simple 

terms. It is important to educate him 

early. Do not leave him in the dark. 

Answer his questions thoughtfully 

and remain patient. “Where do babies 

come from?” is an age-old question 

your child will most likely ask. But 

she isn’t always inquiring about sex. 

Instead, the child is curious about 

where the baby physically comes 

from. Try not to say, “The baby 

comes from mommy’s tummy.” Use 

the proper terminology. Say instead, 

“The baby comes from the uterus 

inside mommy’s tummy.” If the child 

wants to know what the uterus is or 

what it does, explain it to her. To help 

the child grasp this concept, show 

her pictures from when she was a 

baby and also from when you were 

pregnant with her. Walk her through 

the birth and growth processes and 

explain that what happened when she 

was born is about to happen again. 

It is important that the child feels 

included in the preparations for 

the new arrival. Allow him to participate 

by asking for potential baby 

names and taking him to doctor’s 

appointments, where he might see 

the ultrasound or listen to the baby’s 

heartbeat. He will begin to feel more 

connected to the baby, which can 

replace feelings of fear and jealousy 

with excitement. 

After the baby arrives, make sure 

the oldest child is one of the first to 

see the newborn. With all the fuss 

and chaos, you don’t want your child 

to feel disconnected. By letting the 

older child be one of the first to hold 

and see the baby, you establish the 

bond between the siblings as something 

sacred. 

The baby’s homecoming can be 

scary and daunting not only for you 

but also for your firstborn. Strive to 

set a normal, stable routine that is 

easy for the other children to adjust 

to. Include the older sibling(s) in as 

many activities as possible with the 

new baby. It is easy for the oldest to 

feel left out. But he or she can help 

with simple care tasks, such as bringing 

you clean diapers or clothes or 

rocking the baby. You will not only 

strengthen the new relationship 

between the siblings but also reaffirm 

your bond with the oldest. 

Take advantage of one-on-one time 

with your oldest child. The opportunities 

will not be as frequent as before 

the baby’s arrival, so when free time 

does arise, jump on it. During the 

new baby’s nap is a great opportunity 

to spend quality time with your 

oldest child. She might want to talk 

about how she feels about the new 

baby. This can be a confusing time 

and you want to make sure your child 

is comfortable talking to you about 

it. Ask about her concerns. Does she 

enjoy spending time with the new 

sibling? Does she feel she is receiving 

enough attention from you? Be open 

and answer her questions honestly. 

There are many great resources 

that can assist you in your discussions 

about pregnancy with your child. 

Where Did I Come From? by Peter 

Mayle is full of commonly asked 

questions from children expecting a 

new sibling. The book answers those 

questions in easy terms while remaining 

informative and appropriate. 

Laura Numeroff has a set of picture 

books for new siblings. What Brothers 

Do Best and What Sisters Do Best 

really help establish the new role the 

oldest child is about to take on. Both 

picture books are great bedtime reads. 

Numeroff gets children excited about 

the new sibling by sharing with them 

all the fun things they can teach their 

new brother or sister. If you want to 

explore other books about having siblings 

with your child, venture to your 

local bookstore. 

By letting 

the older 

child be 

one of the 

first to hold 

and see the 

baby, you 

establish 

the bond 

between the 

siblings as 

something 

sacred.


“Where do 

babies come 

from?” is an ageold 

question 

your child will 

most likely ask.


Mosquito bite: 

as it becomes 

inflamed, red and 

itchy. This response 

is a sign of a healthy 


How Do We Respond to 

Infectious Disease? 

Infections trigger responses in the 

immune system 

By Dr. Tom Miller, Staff Writer 

Infections in the body occur when 

a pathogen invades some of the cells 

and reproduces. Infections trigger a 

set of responses in the immune system. 

Healthy bodies tend to respond 

with speed and efficiency to limit, 

contain and destroy the infection and 

protect the body from the disease. 

Human beings, along with every living 

organism from plants to animals 

and up the species chain, are vulnerable 

to attack from disease-causing 

agents. 

The good news is that bacteria, 

viruses and other pathogens – so 

small that more than 1 million could 

fit on the point of a pencil – have 

unique systems that defend against 

infection. These systems of protection 

become more complex and 

sophisticated within the hierarchy of 

organisms. Infection by these pathogens 

and the pathogens’ ability to 

damage host bodies result in diseases 

such as influenza, arthritis or diabetes, 

which can occur when immunity 

is low or impaired. 

Human beings have an immune 

system that serves as the body’s 

defense against infectious organisms 

and biochemical invaders. The 

immune system is essential for survival 

in a world full of potentially dangerous 

microbes and life-threatening 

infections. Take a mosquito bite, for 

example, as it becomes inflamed, red 

and itchy. This response is a sign of a 

healthy immune system. On the other 

hand, when you catch a cold or get 

the flu, it is a visible sign that your 

immune system failed to stop the 

invading virus or bacteria. The fact 

that you get over the cold or flu is a 

visible sign that your immune system 

was able to eliminate the invader after 

detecting it. If your immune system 

did nothing, you would never get 

over a cold or illness. 

Numerous human ailments are 

caused by the immune system’s 

failure. A good example is allergies. 

Allergies are really just the immune 

system overreacting to certain invaders 

or pathogens that other, healthier 

immune systems manage. Likewise, a 

person with diabetes has an immune 

system malfunction that results in 

cellular failure in the pancreas. The 

pancreas produces a hormone called 

insulin that turns glucose from food 

into energy. People with type 2 diabetes 

make some insulin, but their cells 

don’t use it, resulting in the need for 

insulin injections. Rheumatoid arthritis 

is caused when the immune system 

acts inappropriately in the joints, 

causing pain. Some clinicians believe 

infectious agents such as bacteria or 

viruses that spur the development 

of arthritis are genetically triggered, 

resulting in immune failure. 

The take-home lesson from all this 

science is that with many diseases, the 

cause is actually an immune system 

malfunction when infectious diseases 

invade our bodies. A few simple 

behavioral changes, including getting 

needed immunizations, washing your 

hands, eating a healthy diet and getting 

regular exercise and rest can easily 

prevent the contracting and spreading 

of several infectious diseases. 


The Merck Manual: Home Edition 

(2015). Biology of Infectious Diseases. 

www.merck.com/mmhe/sec17/ch188/ 

ch188a.html 

The Merck Manual: Home Edition 

(2015). Biology of the Immune System. 

www.merck.com/mmhe/sec16/ch183/ 

ch183a.html


Young brains 

are where the 

risk lies. 

Could Schizophrenia Be 

Linked to the Flu? 

Author says infection causes mental illness 


In her new book, Infectious 

Madness, Harriet A. Washington, 

an award-winning medical author 

and editor, says mental illnesses are 

caused by infection. Washington 

believes schizophrenia and obsessivecompulsive 

disorder stem from strep, 

influenza and herpes. Of course, she 

is not the first person to posit this 

idea; it is a long-standing theory that 

has gained a lot of traction in the past 

few years. 

Through case studies, papers and 

personal interviews, Washington 

blurs the line between psychological 

and physical illness. Some noteworthy 

examples in the book include 

the connection between strep throat 

and obsessive-compulsive disorder; 

the link between gut bacteria in the 

bloodstream and autism; and connecting 

the contraction of the flu in 

utero with schizophrenia. 

There is no question some diseases 

are caused by mental illness, according 

to Washington. Two examples are 

rabies and syphilis. But the question 

remains as to whether other conditions 

such as schizophrenia, bipolar 

disorder or depression are also caused 

by infections, she says. 

Medicine has drawn a strict boundary 

between physical and mental illnesses, 

Washington believes. She considers 

it an existential question: Did 

we draw the line because we needed 

to do so clinically or because it was 

practical for doctors treating patients? 

Now it has become a habit of thought 

not necessarily supported by the 

facts. There are cases of no dividing 

line in disorders that have both psychological 

and mental symptoms. A 

good example is “sickness behavior.” 

These are a set of behaviors seen in 

some people and animals. They tend 

to do the same things: If you have an 

infection you feel depressed and tend 

to want to go to bed and shun social 

contact. A sick animal will want to get 

away from contact to avoid predators 

until they’re feeling better. While 

dividing symptoms into physical and 

mental may be pragmatic, it doesn’t 

mean this dividing line really exists. 

Washington covers the latest 

research in her book. Researchers 

were all consistent in their estimations 

that 10 percent to15 percent of 

mental diseases are caused by infection. 

It also seems unlikely for adults 

to contract a mental illness later in 

life. While it is not impossible for 

adults to acquire a mental illness as 

the result of an infection, it is less 

likely because the immune system 

becomes very experienced by adulthood. 

Young brains are where the risk 

lies. The immune systems of fetuses 

in utero, newborn babies and young 

children are not mature so when they 

encounter pathogens, their systems 

have a strong, vigorous but inaccurate 

response. Often, their young brains 

are harmed by their own immune system’s 

reaction. 

The theory has received mixed 

responses from scientists and clinicians 

in the medical community. 

Some researchers think the theory 

is very sound. Others think it stands 

but with various modifications. Still 

others have a lot of questions. One 

phenomenon that makes it difficult 

for most experts to dismiss the 

theory wholesale is pediatric autoimmune 

neuropsychiatric disorders 

(PANDAS). This is a rare disease 

characterized by obsessive-compulsive 

behaviors that emerge after a 

bout of strep throat. 

The infectious nature of some 

mental illnesses was discovered in 

the past. Whenever this happens, a 

theory becomes predominant for a 

time. It will be adhered to until something 

else comes along to supplant 

it. Then the theory is forgotten until 

the next time some evidence emerges 

connecting an infection with a mental 

disorder. Washington believes we are 

currently at a critical mass with this 

theory. More and more clinicians 

and researchers are accepting this 

paradigm while accepting it does not 

displace other ideas about mental illness. 

Stress, genetics and all the other 

contributors to mental illness are still 

important, but so too – possibly – is 

infection.

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