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Some seek alternative swine flu therapies

Alternative medicine practitioners say you can skip the swing flu vaccine and still avoid getting sick by using herbal supplements, good nutrition and other natural remedies. (Source: CBC | Health)

FDA, FTC threaten Dr. Weil over immune-boosting supplements for H1N1 swine flu (opinion)

(NaturalNews) In working to protect the business interests of vaccine manufactures, both the FDA and FTC have declared all-out war against any products that might offer consumers options other than vaccines. This week, that war against natural remedies reached the shores of Dr. Andrew Weil, who is perhaps the best-known alternative medicine doctor in America. In an intimidating, threatening letter jointly issued by the FTC and the FDA, these rogue government agencies threatened Dr. Weil with criminal prosecution for making true statements about his immune-boosting formula such as, "Astragalus ... is ... used traditionally to ward off colds and flu, and has demonstrated both antiviral and immune-boosting effects in scientific investigation."This statement, although scientifically valid and ...

Oscillo or oscillococcinum is a homeopathic alternative

Oscillococcinum which is also commonly shortened to Oscillo is an extremely popular homeopathic alternative medicine. Oscillo is marketed to relieve flu or influenza-like symptoms. Oscillo is used in more than 50 countries worldwide in order to help battle the flu. This homeopathic product has been in production in france for more than 65 years where the name Oscillococcinum is owned by the French company, Boiron. There are other manufacturers who make similar preparations. Whether the product actually works as per scientific guidelines is heavily debated… but several shopping websites around the internet show customers leaving very favorable reviews for the products.