“Don’t Get Sick: Strengthening Your Natural Immunity to Colds and Flu”

Adam Stark, Writer and Lecturer on Natural Medicine at Debra’s Natural Gourmet in Concord, MA

Adam Stark studied Immunology, and has worked with herbs for more than ten years.  He has guest lectured to health careers students at Northeastern University on herbal medicine, and is currently working on a book on naturopathic cold and flu treatment and prevention.  He can be found, more often than not, as a consultant at his mother's health food store, Debra's Natural Gourmet, in West Concord.

Our world has been flooded with fear regarding the H1N1 "swine" flu.  How real is this threat, and what can we do about it?  Adam will discuss H1N1, as well as other winter illnesses.  He'll talk about why viruses pose such a challenge to the immune system, and cover effective herbal and nutraceutical treatments, as well as over-the-counter medications, when to turn to antibiotics, and the role of vaccines.  He will welcome your questions.