What is the "Flu" season ???

Well think about it...it starts around Halloween...and ends around Valentines Day... SO what is the common thread??? Hmmm...ah...oh yes sugar!!!! But let's consider increased stress, less sleep, more travel and just plain overindulgence.... The flu season doesn't require a shot, as much as it does "balance" in ones life. The moment sugar get's into your blood stream, it starts wipping out your white blood cells (immune system) this occurs in 5-10 minutes. So, if you are burning the candle at both ends during the holidays....and eating all the extra goodies, you are more likely to catch the flu. It's as simple as that!
So what can you do??? Getting the shot is more of a placebo than anything else. Each year the pharmacuetical companies have to make a "guess" on which of the many strains of flu, most of us in the USA are going to be exposed to. It only covers the most common one.
In my opinion, the best protection is to keep things in moderation... Get plenty of rest, don't let yourself get too stressed, and take something that will keep your immune system working at it's best. One of the best supplements you can use is colostrum. Taking 1-2 caps each morining on an empty stomach can actually increase your immune response. Your diet has such an effect on your total health and how you feel, so I also suggest looking into "Eating Right 4 Your type", or the blood type diet, as we are not all the same.
Everyday your system,  is rebuilding and repairing all of the cells in your body. If you eat overprocessed foods, or those things that your body is sensitive to...well in time it just starts breaks down. "Your are what you eat"