Is the Flu Shot Safe and Effective? Talk on Germ Theory, Antibiotics, Avoiding Seasonal Sickness, and Much More with Emma Tekstra

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In this interview, I sit down with Emma Tekstra, actuary, global health consultant, and author of How to Be a Healthy Human: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know about Health and Longevity. Emma is passionate about helping companies and individuals understand what truly creates health and wellbeing. As a fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, Emma is deeply rooted in the data and science of the human body and what makes it tick or break down.

Some of what is discussed during this episode:

• What causes someone to "get the flu?"
• Germ theory vs. terrain theory
• What happens when we take a course or multiple courses of antibiotics?
• Is Tamiflu a safe and effective drug?
• What is the risk/benefit of taking a flu shot today?
• What is the history behind polio and measles?
• How do they test vaccines prior to releasing to the population?
• Are vaccines tested for safety when given multiples at one time?
• How can we learn real data and science regarding vaccines?
• What is herd immunity and how has the term been improperly used?
• What are some ways and remedies to protect against sickness during the winter months (and always)?
• What is the Open Air Factor?
• How can you become a smarter health insurance consumer?

For more resources please see below:

• Emma's Website: https://emmatekstra.com/
• Emma's Substack: https://emmatekstra.substack.com/
• Emma's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talk2emma/
• Emma's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmatekstra/
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Healthy-Human-Longevity/dp/1510779507/
• National Vax Info Center: https://www.nvic .org/

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