The news is everywhere – On TV, radio, online and the newspaper. The speculation is that the Swine Flu breakout may become a pandemic. The key word is MAY. Right now, it is NOT a pandemic. Now is the time to take all the precautions we can to avoid this illness.
First we need to be able to recognize the Swine Flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “The symptoms of swine flu in people are expected to be similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal influenza and include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing. Some people with swine flu also have reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.”
It’s time to take preventive measures:
- Eat a healthy diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish and soy.
- Take your vitamins every day.
- Keep your immune system strong. I like a natural interferon booster.
- Drink lots of filtered water.
- Wash your hands often. Soap and warm water kill most germs.
- Use a hand sanitizer.
- Use a saline nasal spray before you leave the house and when you return.
- Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Avoid public restrooms, crowded waiting rooms and anywhere lots of people gather.
- Avoid sick people. Unfortunately, people are most contagious just before they get sick.
- Don’t share personal items, food or drinks.
- Keep a positive attitude.
- Visit your doctor. There are tests to determine if you have a cold, seasonal influenza or the Swine Flu.
- Prescription medication is available to help you feel better, keep the flu virus from reproducing in your system and possibly prevent complications.
- Stay home. You need the rest and you don’t want to infect others.
- Follow the guidelines above for prevention. They work well when you’re sick, too.
Prevention is the best course of action. Living a healthy lifestyle keeps your body in the best shape to ward off illnesses of all kinds. You can’t go back and do things over, but you can start from today and make a better future.
What are you doing to get healthy and stay healthy?
Great information!! Especially the part about preventive measures we can take so our immune system can protect us. Look forward to your next post-Anne
I’m learning in my 40’s to start being more healthy and stay that way. I also use the interferon product that you mentioned in your post and know it helps me tremendously.
The Nutriferon product is wonderful. I’m also into killing … germs (that is), and have found Basic G to be the best there is. Your company is super!
I think these nasty virus strains are here to stay, this one will go and another will take its place… And like you said, one of the major keys to it all is for individuals to boost their immune system. My husband is a living testimonial to prevention being better than cure when it comes to problems with the immune system.