Get Healthy with Tina

I have the unfortunate experience of hearing about people diagnosed with Pneumonia in the last week, one is a whole family, after an overseas holiday gone wrong. Why is it you wonder, that after a lovely relaxing trip we develop a acute lung infection. When we holiday our cortisol levels drop, when we are active in our busy life, cortisol levels can be elevated, cortisol is a known immune suppressant. These can be quiet debilitating conditions, treated with multiple doses of antibiotics and advice is to rest or you will end up in hospital. If using medicinal treatment it is most important to take a quality probiotic during the course of antibiotic treatment and for at least 1 month after treatment to repopulate the gut with healthy bacteria which is depleted with anti biotic therapy. High levels of vitamin C daily for adults 3-5000mg per day may help to support the immune response. Seek the advise of a qualified herbalist to formulate a herbal remedy to support the lungs, ensure herbal antiseptic and immune stimulant herbs are used, such as Golden Seal, Echinacea, and Piccorhiza, these herbs are used in homeobotanical blend I, which I would then mix with expectorant herbs, such as white horehound, elecampagne and herbs to strengthen the lungs, Elecampagne, Mullein and Bryony. If you are needing a specific homeobotanical blend please contact me direct with your symptoms. I have found herbs to be very effective in respiratory illness. Lots and lots of rest is really important to nuture and restore the adrenal glands and cortisol production from the adrenal cortex. How many people go back to work for a day, only to spend the next week on the couch or battling on for weeks afterwards. The importanace of a good diet, 3-5 servings of protein per day to nourish the adrenal glands with amino acids, a diet full of fresh vegetables and fruit, 3 cups of vegetables each and every day, add in some season fresh fruit high in vitamin C, citrus is hanging off the tree’s at present. Lots of fluids, hot lemon drinks and or herbal tea to keep good hydration. Keep in touch with your health professional and seek professional advise as needed.