The Cold and the Flu

2021 October
Costa del Sol, S.L.
Newsletter
The Cold and the Flu
Hopefully all my readers have had a great summer, free from
sorrow and full of gratefulness, laughter, and joy. Now the
autumn is upon us, and winter is at the door, meaning the
season of colds and flus is coming.
Anni Dahms
Owner of the retail chain
ANNI’s VITAL SHOP.
Nurse- & Health specialist,
Biopath and Nutritional Adviser.
anni@annivitalshop.com
A myriad of different media have also
returned from their summer vacations
and are starting to report on the dramatic
incidents in our every day, Afghanistan,
climate changes, new possible restrictions,
face masks, control, and forced
vaccinations, shut downs, depressing
statistics, economic uncertainty, etc. are
doing their best to keep our fear alive and
increasing.
If you are fearful, then your immune system
function is easily reduced.
We are already getting reports of extraordinary
high numbers of RS virus and
other respiratory infections. RS is a cold
virus, which is accompanied by breathing
difficulties and is often found in children.
The flu and cold viruses mutate yearly,
making it very important to have a good
immune system.
I personally wonder why almost all official
health campaigns, minsters, etc. do
not focus on or inform us about all the
heathy things we can do for ourselves to
strengthen our joy of life and thereby our
immune system.
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The best thing you can do to reject the
fear, is to ensure that you personally do
everything in your power to improve
your immune system. You can get really
far with your immune system by, without
being a doormat, deciding to be grateful
and friendly in your daily life, and as my
grandfather always said, “only count the
hours of light”.
Together with the positive thoughts, it
might be a good idea to bring up other
topics and perhaps reevaluate your lifestyle
with a strong immune system in
mind, perhaps by supplementing with a
good vitamin supplement or ask yourself
how your intestine system is doing. Are

you perhaps suffering from digestion
problems or some other discomfort?
80% of our immune system is located
in the digestive system. This is also why
many nutritionists are calling it our second
brain. Consider if more vegetables
should make it onto your dinner table or
if something should be reduced or eliminated,
such as gluten, sugar, and alcohol.
How is your exercise regimen looking?
Are you sleeping in proper surroundings?
If you get the flu, then you have likely
contracted it in the last 18 – 72 hours, so
take it easy, and avoid intensive sports.
Keep to yourself, so you do not infect
others. A flu usually takes 3 – 5 days,
afterwards fatigue might linger. Especially
with small children, the elderly, and people
that are otherwise weakened, it may
take several weeks before returning to
a normal state again. In those cases, a
good dietary supplement can often help
provide energy and strength.
An ordinary flu epidemic usually lasts 3
months.
The Diet
I remember as a child that I was served
hot elderberry soup with apples when I
was sick with the cold or the flu. It is a
wonderful dish, that quickly got me back
on my feet. Research in Israel has shown
that Sambuccol (an extract from elderberries)
can have a preventive effect on
short term illnesses. Sambuccol supposedly
works on other viruses as well. The
extract from elderberry, which belongs
to old-fashioned folk medicine, is called
Sambucus Nigri. It is available in different
health stores and is sold separately or
in combination with other herbs.
With colds and flus it is important to
consume plenty of water, and it is especially
important if you are running a
fever. Fevers with sweating leads to a loss
of liquids. Do not reduce your fever, as it
is one of our best defenses. Obviously if
your temperature moves past 40 degrees,
then you should cool down, but not by
creating a draft, but rather by changing
your duvet with a sheet or making sure
that the room is cold in some other way.
Drink different kinds of herbal teas, for
instance chamomile and linden flower,
which both have a soothing effect, you
may want to mix with anise, which helps
with coughing, provides a good flavor,
and has a mucous loosening and calming
effect.
During the sickness itself your appetite is
normally not that great. The best thing is
a soup, preferably a chicken soup boiled
with a lot of great vegetables. Chicken
soup is known to have healing abilities
both with flus and colds. As the Greek
doctor Hippocrates said “let your food
be your medicine.” A little bit of thin
watered mashed potatoes or some good
fruit porridge can also be of great help
when you do not have much appetite.
You can strengthen your immune system
through a proper diet. You may want to
boost your system with a daily ginger
shot. You could for instance make your
own shots and then take them in the
morning. Lemon and plenty of vegetables
are also good for your immune system.
Remember that your immune system
is located in the stomach. Make sure
that you are kind to your stomach and
ditch the fast food, sugary treats, and too
much alcohol. Eat plenty of fruits and
greens, you can perhaps use your blender
or run it through the food processor, add
seasoning herbs to taste, a bit of ginger
or whatever else your fantasy comes up
with. It has become very trendy to eat
green porridge in the morning. You can
preferably eat a little bit of meat, which
has great proteins. All of it should be as
ecological as possible. Remember the
fatty fish with omega 3 fatty acids, which
decreases inflammation in the body and
helps against anxiety, which can doll
your immune system. Furthermore, it
has been shown that dark chocolate of
at least 70% contains antioxidants and
helps with coughing, due to its content
of theobromine, so you can enjoy a couple
of pieces of dark chocolate daily with
a clear conscience.
Dietary Supplements
• As always, I will begin with recommending
a versatile multivitamin/
mineral product as a base.
• Omega 3 oil, which is extracted both
from fish, but also from algae that is
used a lot by vegetarians and vegans.
• It can also be a good idea to start
taking a vitamin-D supplement.
Vitamin D is a strong protectant,
which has both a healing effect and
helps control your immune system.
There are vitamin-D receptors in
almost all of the body’s organs, so it
is incredibly important that we have
enough of it in our body. Danish
researchers have proven that the
vitamin has a big influence on the
activation and deactivation of the
immune system’s T-cells. If you are
in doubt as to what your levels are,
then you can go to a laboratory and
have it measured, at least in Spain.
D vitamin has a kind of hormonelike
effect, which is important for
cell’s growth and development.
I personally take 100 mcg daily. In
some cases, where I have felt an
oncoming infection have I bumped
it up to 300 – 400 mcg for a couple
of days, together with extra vitamin-
C and Kan Jang, which quickly helps
me. Some doctors, who work with
complementary medicine, tend to
make the dosages higher. It is a fatsoluble
vitamin, meaning it can be
overdosed. A normal D vitamin has
a level of 80 – 120 nm/l.

• I do not have any real kind of documentation
or proof for the following
statement, but I believe that a lot
of people are lacking vitamin-C. I
personally take 4 grams of vitamin-
C daily. However, for most people I
think their need is less. If you are a
smoker, then you should know that 1
cigarette steals roughly 25 mg of vitamin-C.
If a flu or a cold is on its way,
then you should increase your consumption
of vitamin-C but remember
to decrease the dosage incrementally
when you feel better again.
• A supplement of selenium can also be
good. It is a strong antioxidant, that
strengthens the immune system.
• There are many herbal combinations,
which both have a preventive and
healing effect. One of the wonder
products, which I am incredibly happy
for, is Kan Jang. It is an herbal remedy
consisting of Andrographis paniculata
(kariyat), also known as “the king of
bitter” and Eleutherococus sentiosus
(Siberian ginseng).
• Andrographis is used a lot in Indian
ayurvedic medicine, as an aid against
colds. It is known to support the
immune system’s functions, reduce
inflammation, remove toxins, etc.
• Siberian ginseng is known for strengthening
the body’s vitality and help the
body, both mentally and physically.
• There are many other supplements
that can help your immune system,
such as garlic, which contains
the compound allicin. It is a strong
antioxidant, that can help you fight
infections and thereby support your
immune system.
• The plant Echinacea, also known as
red sun hat, is among one of the most
well-documented natural remedies.
It is documented how Echinaforce
affects the immune system and contains
substances that reduce infections
and help prevent the flu and colds.
The plant is u sed by many,
as a preventive measure in the winter
months. Echinacea is available in
drops, spray, tablets, and as a mixture
combined with elderberry extract.
Have a wonderful
and healthy
autumn!
Tips
• Make sure that you have a stocked home pharmacy, so you can take the supplements
as soon as you feel that you need them.
• If you believe that your flu is simply continuing and getting worse, then have a
doctor examine you, as it may be complications with pneumonia.
• Make sure to always keep your feet warm. A pair of home-knitted woolen
socks can work wonders. They provide you with warmth and isolates. Ensure
that your socks are made from natural materials. There are many socks on the
market, which are made from bamboo and available at an affordable price.
• I personally use a woolen scarf around my neck at the first sign of a sore throat.
• Make sure that you are not lying in an ice cold bed. Have a woolen blanket or
some sort of heating element near your kidneys.
• Maintain good hygiene and wash your hands often.
• Make sure that there is proper ventilation, both where you live and where you
work.
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