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RESEARCH I'D LIKE TO SEE

Posted By: james christeck meta_seperate Date Posted: October 24th, 2009 meta_seperate Category:

I would like to see Research done on the the "Flu" from the following point of view. It has always been my contention that the "Flu" is really a product of our having too much bacteria built up in our intestines and/or colon. I feel this way because most, if not all people get a case of diahrea along with all the other symptoms. The bout of diahrea cleanses out the intestines and colon and in a few days or less you’re feeling well again. I would like to see a comparison made of people who eat a "normal" fatty diet compared to vegetarians and also a comparison to people in other Nations who exist primarily on fruit,beans and rice. My bet is that excess bacteria is the root cause.
I’m 64 years old and get a shot every year. I get the "flu" every year as well. Some years vaccines have been available as early as September
and sometimes as late as December. How does that correspond to the actual number of cases? I’ve had the flu in the Summertime as well. This to me would be an interesting study. Thank you.



Comment By: Debbie Poole meta_seperate Date & Time: January 14, 2010 at 11:00 am

James, you are on the right track concerning bacteria, which can be the underlying cause of alot of deceases. Everyone thinks differently about Flu shots, I don't get the shot. I have only had the flu once in my life (knock on wood), but I have a very strong emmune system which I am sure helps.

Comment By: james christeck meta_seperate Date & Time: January 16, 2010 at 2:53 pm

What to me would be worthwhile would be to have investigative research to see if our own bacteria makes us sick. I would like to see one group use "colon cleansers" and another group not use colon cleansers over a five year period and see which group is "flu" resistant. Thanks for your comment.