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Health food is safer than Zicam
The popular Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel was recalled on June 25, 2009, underscoring the need for health food, not chemicals in order to stay healthy. Of course, everyone wants an instant, easy fix, but the truth is that health food offers a more long term solution.
Several Zicam products, made by Scottsdale, Arizona based Matrixx Initiatives, were voluntarily recalled after the FDA submitted a warning letter to the company, saying they had received over 130 complaints of anosmia since the product was introduced to the U.S. market in 1999. Anosmia is the total loss of smell, and some consumers have mentioned a loss of taste as well. The Arizona Republic reports, “The company has faced lawsuits from dozens of plaintiffs over allegations that the Zicam nasal product led to loss of smell and taste, which the company denies.”
Eating health food to maintain a strong immune system is a much safer way of battling colds, allergies and other health challenges. Now, even people who may have had success against the common cold with Zicam, are throwing away their leftover product. Instead, many consumers are once again turning to the tools nature has supplied for a healthy body. They are seeking health food that boosts the immune system, which in turn leads to a safer way of staying healthy. Of course, eating health food when a cold strikes and then eating poorly between illnesses only continues the cycle of sickness and recovery. That’s why a balanced diet filled with health foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables must be adhered to on a regular basis. It is equally important that consumers avoid sweets, as sugar causes stress on the immune system.
Maintaining a health food plan is one of the most effective ways for people to take control of their health. However, the nutrients in any health food plan must be balanced and are best consumed in whole foods, not isolated supplements or vitamins. For example, the main ingredient in Zicam is zinc, which has been proven to effectively battle cold viruses, but when too much zinc is consumed it can cause imbalances in other parts of the body. This is apparent in the loss of taste and smell reported by some Zicam users, even after one use. That’s why quality health food that balances all the body’s vitamins, minerals and systems offers a natural solution for a healthy life.
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