Cambridge Family Health
Cambridge Family Health
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flowerFrequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between influenza and the "flu"?
Influenza is one type of virus known to cause the flu. There are many other viruses, and many bacteria which also cause influenza-like illness. The commonly used term "flu" refers to a combination of respiratory symptoms and constitutional symptoms like fever, chills, aches, and fatigue. The term "stomach flu" refers to a combination of digestive symptoms and constitutional symptoms described above. Influenza does not cause stomach flu. There are many kinds of "flu" - only one kind is caused by influenza.
I got a flu shot last year, but I still caught the flu. Why did that happen?
According to statistics from our national disease-tracking organization, the Center for Disease Control (CDC), less than 15% of the samples taken from people with flu symptoms test positive for influenza in any given year. This means that over 85% of the flu symptoms going around are caused by organisms which are not influenza.

The flu shot only contains strains of the influenza virus, and it only gives protection against those specific strains of influenza. Since viruses mutate very rapidly, it is always a guessing-game for scientists to decide which strains of virus they should incorporate into the flu vaccine.
According to WebMD, scientific studies regarding the use of natural remedies like zinc, vitamin C or echinacea inferred that they could be of questionable benefit in fighting off the flu. Why is that?
Scientific studies, unfortunately, focus on one element at a time. Successful immune response to infection depends on the body having many necessary elements at its disposal.
Are there risks involved in receiving the flu shot, antiviral flu medications, over-the-counter symptom-relief medications, or natural remedies?
Yes, there are. The flu shot, antiviral flu medications, over-the-counter symptom-relief medications, and certain natural remedies are not recommended for pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants, and children under 5; as well as for individuals with asthma, other breathing disorders, and certain immune disorders.
Is it really possible to prevent getting the flu by using natural therapies?
Absolutely! Your immune system is constantly working to keep a multitude of infectious organisms from overtaking your system. Knowing exactly what your immune system needs to be successful is the key to prevention.
Is it really possible to speed recovery from the flu using natural therapies?
Again, absolutely. With the proper blends of nutrients, herbs, homeopathics, and essential oils, you can stop the progression of the flu and clean up the toxins responsible for the symptoms of the flu in record time.
How could natural therapies actually be superior to drugs?
When natural therapies are properly applied, they do not have the side-effects usually accompanying pharmaceutical medications. Natural remedies support all the processes your immune system does so well. Your immune system is constantly monitoring, and responding to, thousands of variables which have to do with symptom expression.

Medications attempt to address one specific process in the body. Drugs called antipyretics lower fever. Antihistamines block histamine production. Sympathomimetic drugs influence the sympathetic nervous system. The use of these kinds of medications may send messages to the body which attempt to override processes the immune system is utilizing, which it may need to defeat an infection.
Does your Flu Prevention Protocol only work against the flu?
Not at all. I design the components of each protocol to include everything needed to regain and retain healthy immune function. As such, each package can be used to prevent susceptibility from all kinds of infections.
How can I order my Flu Prevention Protocol products?
Send me an email or call Alex at 763-552-5552.

All orders placed before 12:00 noon central time usually ship the same day. All shipments are sent Priority Mail, unless you indicate that you want your order sent Overnight Delivery. There is an extra charge for overnight delivery.
What if I have questions about using this protocol?
If you have questions about using this protocol, please contact me directly by phone or email. I always answer the questions people have about fine-tuning their health programs. Your successful application of is important to me, and I will support your efforts to stay well.
- Mark McCarthy, DC