Tuesday, September 29, 2009

For prevention, the lifestyle routine would be as follows:
1) Wash hands frequently, especially after handling money, taking public transportation, taking out trash, walking the dog, shaking hands, etc. Use warm running water with fingertips pointing down, building up an abundant lather, for at least 15 seconds.
2) Cover your mouth with a tissue or handkerchief when coughing, sneezing, or yawning, then wash your hands.
3) Cover your mouth and nose if you are near someone else who is coughing, sneezing, or yawning.
4) Eat well, rest well, get fresh air and sunshine, and save a little time for a healthy hobby or leisure activity.
5) Use a paper towel or jacket sleeve to turn the knob when leaving public restrooms.
For prevention, the herbal/nutritional protocol would be as follows:
1) Larix (Arabinogalactan extracted from the larch tree) – Eclectic Institute Brand -1 heaping tablespoon twice per day in juice – 1 800 952 7921
2) Reishi Mushroom Extract – NAMMEX Brand – 200 mg 12:1 Extract -2 capsules twice per day – 1 800 952 7921
3) Maitake Mushroom Extract – NAMMEX Brand – 400 mg – 2 capsules twice per day – 1 800 952 7921
4) Olive Leaf Extract – Solgar – 2 capsules twice per day
5) Vitamin C – a mineral based non acid form is best, I like Country Life Superior Vitamin C, but Ester C is also good, as is Gary Null’s Suprema C – 1000 mg two to three times per day (if you hit bowel tolerance, just back off on the quantity a little bit to get comfortable again, but don’t stop altogether)

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Introduction

The word influenza comes from the Italian language refers to cause of the disease.In Italian influenza means “influence’’,(Latin Influentia).Influenza,commonly referred to as the flue ,which is an infectious disease caused by RNA viruses of the family Orthomyxovividae (the influenza viruses) which affects birds and mammals.Influenza spreads around the world in sesonal epidermics, resulting in the deaths of hundreds and thousand annually. Three influenza pandemics resultingoccured in the 20th centuary by the appeareance of a new strains of the virus in humans.Often,these new strains appear when an existing flu virus spreads to humans from other animal species ,or when existing human strain picks up new genes from a virus that usually infects birds or pigs .
The most common symptoms of this disease are chills,fever,sore throat,muscle pains ,severe headache,coughing ,weakness and general discomford.Usually ,vaccinations against influenza is givento people in developed countries and tofarmed poultry .The most common human vaccine is trivalent influenza vaccine(TIV) that contains purified and inactivated material from three viralstrains.A vaccine formulated for one year may be ineffective in the following year,since the influenza virus evolves rapidly and new strains quickly replace the olders ones.

Why people we so worried about this flu whn hundreds of thousands die every year from sseasonal epidemics?

Seasonal influenza occurs every year and the viruses change each year - but many people have some immunity to the circulating virus which helps limit infections. Some countries also use seasonal influenza vaccines to reduce illness and deaths.
But influenza A(H1N1) is a new virus and one to which most people have no or little immunity and, therefore, this virus could cause more infections than are seen with seasonal flu. WHO is working closely with manufacturers to expedite the development of a safe and effective vaccine but it will be some months before it is available.
The new influenza A(H1N1) appears to be as contagious as seasonal influenza, and is spreading fast particularly among young people (from ages 10 to 45). The severity of the disease ranges from very mild symptoms to severe illnesses that can result in death. The majority of people who contract the virus experience the milder disease and recover without antiviral treatment or medical care. Of the more serious cases, more than half of hospitalized people had underlying health conditions or weak immune systems.
I had did my introduction.but i am not yet post it.hopefully can post it by tomorrow.......
then we compare which is the best...

some useful tips on what you can do for your children

Keep activities as consistent and normal as possible even if your normal routine changes (due to daycare or school closures).
Ask your children what they have heard about influenza A(H1N1). Answer questions openly and honestly, at a level they can understand. Be concrete and do not avoid difficult questions.
Allow your children to express their feelings and concerns. Let them know it is okay to be afraid or mad. Ask questions so you can help them identify and cope with their feelings.
Children always need to feel safe and loved. When they are uncertain about situations and afraid they may need even more affection and attention.
Limit exposure to media and adult conversations about influenza A(H1N1). If your children are watching T.V. try to watch with them or make sure you are available to answer questions about what they have heard.
As appropriate, encourage healthy behaviors: eating well, sleeping well, playing outside.
Use their questions as an opportunity to let them know what they can do to avoid getting novel H1N1 flu.