Albuquerque, N.M., February 18, 2008 — the flu season is getting worse according to U.S. health officials. This past weekend, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) released information about the current flu season and the inability of this winter’s flu vaccine to protect against 40% of flu viruses. The CDC report is alarming and is further supported by the comparison of this season’s influenza activity, which is greater than peak levels from prior seasons by 60% measured by the number of cases reported throughout the country. Many patients are asking how they can boost their immune system during this time and find relief from flu symptoms.

Heel (a manufacturer of homeopathic drugs) offers natural medicines that help stimulate the body’s own defenses to ward off symptoms of influenza and common colds. Engystol® and Gripp-Heel® are two Heel medications that have been clinically shown effective in treating mild symptoms associated with the flu including fever, body aches, chills, and headaches. Clinical studies confirm Engystol®1 helps alleviate the severity of symptoms while also shortening the duration of the illness. Both medications act best when taken at the earliest onset of symptoms.

Engystol® and Gripp-Heel® are safe for the entire family, including infants, present no known risks or side effects, and do not interact with any other medications. These and other Heel medications can be purchased through a health care provider or a local pharmacy. Physicians worldwide have recommended and relied on Engystol® and Gripp-Heel® to provide symptomatic relief for over 50 years.

Heel Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Heel GmbH, which is one of the world’s largest homeopathic pharmaceutical manufacturers with distribution in over 60 countries. For more information on these and other Heel products please visit www.heelusa.com.

^1. Heilmann A. A combination injection preparation as a prophylactic for flu and common colds. Biological Medicine 2002; Vol.21.No.3:225-229.