The Michael Jackson mask would sure look crazy and almost ridiculous for anyone to wear all the time, especially a world famous celebrity such as pop star Michael Jackson.

According to sources Michael Jackson had Vitiligo. Vitiligo is an acquired skin disease characterized by patches of un-pigmented skin (often surrounded by a heavily pigmented border). The disease destroys melanin and pigment production in the skin, and in extreme cases may cause sun allergies and may drastically increase the risk of skin cancers.

Dermatologists since his recent death in 2009 have came out and stated that there is no skin bleaching agent in this world that can lighten the skin as much as Michael Jackson’s skin; reinforcing the fact that it was a disease…or was it a result of his extensive facial plastic surgeries? We report, you decide!
But is that the true reason why Michael Jackson was wearing a face mask? Other sources report that Michael Jackson suffered from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is an anxiety disorder and is characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Repetitive behaviors such as hand washing, counting, checking, or cleaning are often performed with the hope of preventing obsessive thoughts or making them go away. Michael Jackson may have been obsessed with germs or dirt, and therefore washed his hands over and over, and was wearing that face mask. Performing these so-called “rituals,” however, provides only temporary relief, and not performing them markedly increases anxiety.

So maybe Michael Jackson was just protecting himself from the common cold or flu…and that’s not totally crazy, is it? The average person catches between 2 to 4 colds a year and will come down with the flu at least once a year. With no cure in sight for colds or flu, current treatments (a ridiculous amount of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and of course…the flu shots and vaccinations that DO NOT WORK and pose a health hazard themselves) can relieve symptoms or shorten the duration of those symptoms. But common sense tells all of us that we need to prevent catching a cold or flu by boosting our immune system and incorporating healthy eating practices.

I assume you would prefer not to wear a face mask like Michael Jackson all the time in order to prevent the flu or a common cold…I listed some easy tips and natural remedies to treat and prevent the common cold and flu:

1. There are 2 herbal remedies your medicine chest should never be without: Echinacea and Astragalus. Both of these natural medicines are powerful immune boosters that will help you to be more resilient all year round.

2. Zinc acetate lozenges will help reduce the length of a cold.

3. To alleviate a sore throat gargle 4 to 5 times a day with warm water and a teaspoon of salt.

4. Wash your hands regularly and when indicated with a chemical free soap to help prevent the virus from entering the nasal and oral cavities, or from spreading it to other people. Anti-bacterial soaps are totally unnecessary and do more harm than good. I personally recommend the Natural Visions’ soap which is handcrafted and all natural.

5. Increase your vitamin D intake. Vitamin D deficiency (lack of) is most likely the cause of getting the seasonal flu; less sunshine translates in less vitamin D and consequently less protection against infections. Therefore, optimizing vitamin D levels is probably the number one strategy to avoid any kind of infection. Have your vitamin D levels checked regularly and make sure your levels are at a therapeutic level, between 50-60 ng/ml.

6. Increase your vitamin C intake to 1,000 mg per day to help boost your immune system and shorten your cold. Try drinking fresh squeezed or organic orange juice or even better pineapple juice (it generally contains more vitamin C than orange juice).

7. Boost your immune system:
a. Supplement with Natural Visions Wellness Support, which boost the immune system on all 3 levels. This excellent supplement contains Vitamin C, Zinc, Echinacea, Olive Leaf, American Ginseng and other antioxidants to fight free radicals while enhancing our response to stress.
b. Increase your antioxidant intake with Natural Visions Mind™.
c. Balance your pH and relieve your body from its burden to constantly try and buffer your blood so it can keep your immune system up. Eat plenty of fruits & vegetables and/or supplement with the Natural Visions Soul™.
d. Supplement with omega-3 fish oils or krill.
e. Exercise moderately. I recommend 4 times 30 minutes/week.
8. Take a broad spectrum NATURAL antibiotic such as fresh, organic garlic and consume it regularly (unless you are allergic to garlic of course). Garlic will fight bacteria, viruses and fungi in the body.
9. Consume plenty of fluids. Choose water (squeeze some lemon or lime in it) and/or clear broth to prevent dehydration. Drink enough to have clear or pale yellow urine. You may also drink decaffeinated hot tea or honey, lemon and hot water mixed together.
10. Use a humidifier to keep nasal passages moist.
11. Get enough rest. Fatigue will only prolong the illness. Get more sleep than usual to help your body recover and help your immune system fight the infection (if any).
12. Avoid processed foods and junk food which are loaded with colorings, preservatives, pesticides, hormones, carcinogens, antibiotic residues etc. These food items destroy your immune system and consequently your body fails to fight viruses and illnesses. For more information, read my book “10 Things You Should Know…”
13. Don’t consume alcohol.
14. Avoid doctor’s offices and hospitals since they are the breeding grounds for flu bugs and infections of all kinds.
You may think after reading my tips that wearing a face mask like Michael Jackson may be the easier solution, and you’re probably right. However, a face mask will not improve your health and actually lowers your own immune system (no exposure to any kind of germs which puts your immune system to sleep), making you more susceptible to illness.
Yours in Optimal Health,
Dr. Mike

Resources: Web MD, Familyhealth, nutrition.com, National Institute of Mental Health – OCD, LewRockwell.com September 16, 2009, Mayoclinic.com

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