Fighting off the flu

[CAPTAINZING2000]

Warding Off (Swine Flu) H1N1

Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS,DRM,DNB (Intensivist and Thyroid specialist) having clinical experience of over 20 years. He has worked in institutions like Hinduja Hospital , Bombay Hospital , Saifee Hospital ,Tata Memorial etc. Presently, he is heading our Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid clinic at Riddhivinayak Cardiac and Critical Centre, Malad (W). The following message is given by him:


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The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is.



While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):



1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).



2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).



3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don't trust salt). *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.



4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. *Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but *blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.*



5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). *If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.



6. *Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. *Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.

[splendra]

I am a big fan of Dr.Mercola who is an MD that decide to practice natural medicine. In the link below i Dr Mercola interviews a leading neuro surgen Dr Blaylock on the harm that the H1N1 vaccine can do to children and adults as well. For all of you who need peer reviewed info:
Swine Flu -- One of the Most Massive Cover-ups in American History

[splendra]

I want to also add that I have a nephew with Autism his doctors believe vaccine played a role in his condition. Please think very hard and long before subjecting your child to this vaccine.

[LuvinMe]

Originally Posted by splendra

I want to also add that I have a nephew with Autism his doctors believe vaccine played a role in his condition. Please think very hard and long before subjecting your child to this vaccine.

I agree... So far my children is healthy! Lots of Veggies, Water & Fruit..

[barb dwyer]

interesting.

You know something wierd happened with me about the flu -

I swear I had it this summer - we've got the national Folk Festival here, and I am certain I got it from handling the money for the liquor store. (these people might be all mellow with their music but they drink like rock stars)

anyway -

a few weeks ago -
I got the feeling again
*I'm compromised because of thyroid disease and chronic pain disorder*
sor throat
every bone hurting
dizzy 'weighted' feeling

so to get through the shift
i took one of those
'5 hour energy' drinks.

and ...
all the symptoms disappeared.

I really think it was the nuclear dose of b-vitamins
in those things
knocked it out.
or bnoosted my won system
so that
I could fight it off.