tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849341.post113260483075384296..comments2023-12-27T21:39:59.980-05:00Comments on The World According to Liz: Flu Season Is Here...And What About Bird Flu?Elizabeth Delisihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08546970429755060529noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849341.post-1132868793822363152005-11-24T16:46:00.000-05:002005-11-24T16:46:00.000-05:00Thanks, Cathy, and a happy belated Thanksgiving da...Thanks, Cathy, and a happy belated Thanksgiving day to you too! I've heard the merchants wish Thanksgiving weren't so close to Christmas here, so maybe you all have the right idea. ;-)Elizabeth Delisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08546970429755060529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849341.post-1132859265196977122005-11-24T14:07:00.000-05:002005-11-24T14:07:00.000-05:00I'm a Canadian, so our thanksgiving has already pa...I'm a Canadian, so our thanksgiving has already passed, but I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, Liz. Enjoy your day.<BR/><BR/>Cathymerlinsmusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13606102828717150716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849341.post-1132785613171805932005-11-23T17:40:00.000-05:002005-11-23T17:40:00.000-05:00Thanks for your thoughts, Cathy. And no, I don't t...Thanks for your thoughts, Cathy. And no, I don't think it was a rant! You're entitled to your opinions, as is everyone. I agree with you a hundred percent we'd be healthier if the air, water and food supply were cleaner, and also we'd be healthier if we exercised and ate right. <BR/><BR/>I guess the flu shot is mainly meant for those who, through age (youth or elderly), illness or immune system problems, cannot fight off the flu. Personally, I think of a flu shot as an extra bit of safety, like taking a multivitamin every day and washing my hands frequently. But no, I don't know what's in the shots, except that it's something to do with chicken eggs. I probably don't WANT to know. ;-)Elizabeth Delisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08546970429755060529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849341.post-1132783755107936862005-11-23T17:09:00.000-05:002005-11-23T17:09:00.000-05:00What are your thoughts on the possibility of a pan...What are your thoughts on the possibility of a pandemic version of bird flu? Are you worried? Are you changing your habits because of it? Have you gotten your flu shot this year when you never did before, just in case it helps? I'd love to get your take on it.<BR/><BR/>***Oh, you are hitting on a couple of my favourite pet peeves. I'll try not to rant, but here's my take on the above questions.<BR/><BR/>No, I'm not worried. I think the media exaggerates everything in order to give the news entertainment value. People don't want to hear the truth, they want to be entertained...at least, that's what the media seems to think.<BR/><BR/>I won't be getting a flu shot either. I never have and never will. Do you have any idea what's in those things? Yuck! If given the right combination of diet and exercise, the human body has the ability to heal itself but we keep pumping it full of chemicals, which impedes the natural process. Unfortunately, the air we breath, food we eat, and water we drink don't allow our bodies to perform at an optimum rate, so we have to resort to such things as the flu shot. Again...YUCK!<BR/><BR/>Sorry, I said I wouldn't rant, and I did. But it's what I think and you did ask. :-)<BR/><BR/>Have a great day,<BR/>Cathymerlinsmusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13606102828717150716noreply@blogger.com