Month: June 2022

Coping With Swine Flu – The Natural Way

Swine flu has arrived with a vengeance and governments are becoming worried at the possible scale of this pandemic – not least due to the fact that it could affect fragile economies with so many people having to take time off work.

But what can you do to avoid the worst of it?

First and foremost is to recognise the symptoms –

Symptoms

High fever (usually above 38 ºC).

Congestion

Cough.

Sneezing and sore throat.

Headache.

Aching muscles.

Chills and shivers despite fever.

Exhaustion or extreme fatigue.

Diarrhoea or a stomach upset

Swine flu, just like seasonal flu, is highly contagious and, once you have been exposed to it, the symptoms manifest within 48 hours. This is the point at which a person with swine flu is at their most infectious state.

The first line of defence is good hygiene practice. Wash your hands frequently – especially if you’ve just sneezed. And always use a tissue if you sneeze and put it in a bin as soon as possible – don’t use it more than once!

Boosting your immune system will help to reduce the chances of contracting swine flu.

Herbal products such as Echinacea and Goldenseal help to protect against flu type viruses that attack the upper respiratory tract.

Vitamin C provides an environment in which viruses cannot survive and at doses of 2000mg per day can help prevent viruses from invading cells. However, studies show that this works best as a preventative so should be taken regularly before you may have been in contact with swine flu. These same studies show that taking vitamin C at the onset of symptoms has little or no effect.

Zinc is the most important mineral involved in boosting your immune system.

Taking a zinc supplement (preferably a lozenge) at the onset of swine flu symptoms

Can help reduce the severity of the worst of swine flu symptoms by as much as 50%.

There are also a variety of plant-based products that actively fight viral infections. The best known ones are garlic, elderberry, oil of oregano and olive leaf extract. These are all potent anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidants that can be used to help fight the virus if you think you have contracted it.

Knowing what you’re dealing with, good hygiene practice and a sensible approach to complementary medicine (preferably under the supervision of a professional) can help you to avoid or reduce the symptoms of this infection.…

Doctors Don’t Discuss These Natural Cures for High Blood Pressure

It is scientific knowledge that hypertension is caused either by stress or by the food that we eat. The usual cure is by taking medicines prescribed by doctors, which of course must be followed to immediately manage symptoms. But there are natural cures for high blood pressure that can be done while also taking medications.

One of them will be Qi Gong therapy. In this method, the person with high blood pressure will do exercises to remove blockage in the path of life energy or “qi,” as commonly known. In this, the natural cure for hypertension consists of exercises focusing on the liver and kidney. Aside from that, practitioners of Qi Gong also found out that doing bear stretching exercise strengthens the heart and reduces the blood pressure.

Bringing the same concept of “qi” or life energy flowing in our body, chakra healing is another natural cure for high blood pressure. The illness is believed to be a result of unbalanced and uncleared chakra. The focus in healing hypertension is the heart chakra. Healing the chakra point is by doing forward bends because they are grounding and promotes introspection.

Another natural cure for high blood pressure is the ancient treatment known as acupuncture. In this treatment, the needles are inserted into the trigger points which are legs, forearms and wrists. Some also connect the needles to a device that generates small electric pulses. This is called elector-acupuncture which, practitioners say, is more effective. The small electric pulses stimulate certain chemicals in the brain which helps in reducing excited responses from our cardiovascular system.

Reiki treatment can be used to as natural cure for high blood pressure as well. This healing system will help in energizing your body when you feel lethargic, while also help you calm when you feel anxious. Treating with Reiki, involves allowing energy force from a limited source which has been transferred to the practitioner to flow to the patient. This energy force transfer through the therapy is also believed to simultaneously slow down the aging process aside from its effects to hypertension.

If you notice, all these treatments calls for a balance in physical and spiritual body which can only be achieved if you are willing to have a holistic approach in healing high blood pressure. Natural cures for high blood pressure abound, but as most of them point to the heart chakra as the center of healing, it is imperative to create harmony in your body and mind. Once this harmony is reached, sickness and pain can be avoided.…

Prevent Influenza From Recurring

There are some diseases that we can only get once, like chicken pox for example; once you get infected with chicken pox, you will never get infected by it again. Our body develops a resistance to this virus. The immune system develops the response and remembers it to counter the infection once it tries to invade your body again. Influenza on the other hand unlike chicken pox, can affect you over and over again. It is very prevalent because of its high recurrence.

Influenza recurrence

It would be great if you can get infected by influenza just ones and then develop immunity against the virus. But this is not the case with this disease. What is bad is that you can even get infected twice or thrice in a year. It is because there are two family types of this virus. And aside from this, different strains mutate every once in a while. The virus that infected you 4 months ago may mutate to an even stronger strain and can affect you again. This is also the reason for yearly upgrade in flu vaccines.

How can diet help avoid Flu recurrence?

Eating healthy foods will help boost your immune system. That is why having a healthy diet is very helpful in preventing recurrent infection by flu virus. Compromised immune system is weaker and cannot help you against flu infection. A good and healthy diet includes lean meat, fresh fruits and vegetables and protein rich foods.

Exercise to prevent recurrent Flu

Regular exercise increases immune system strength. This can help you improve your resistance against various diseases like flu by strengthening your immune system. You don’t need to go to a gym. Even a 30 minute walk or jog can be beneficial.

Flu vaccines

Lastly, having yearly shots of this vaccine can help you prevent its recurrence. These vaccines are derived from three different strains of the virus, and it is a surefire way to avoid getting infected by flu.…

Staying Healthy During Flu Season

Influenza is a viral infection that is easily transmitted from person to person. The infection mainly affects the nose, throat, and bronchi, but occasionally affects the lungs. Symptoms of the flu include fever, cough, sore throat, chills, body aches, headache, and fatigue. In serious cases, complications such as pneumonia can develop. Most people who have the flu will recover within 1-2 weeks, but nobody wants to contract the virus at all. Few people can afford the time away from work or school. So how does one stay healthy during flu season?

First, it is important to understand how the virus spreads among people. The virus is spread by the droplets that are produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Other people breathe the germs into their system or touch a surface that the infected person has touched. To help protect yourself and your family during this flu season, you should cover your nose and mouth with a tissue each time you cough or sneeze. Remember to throw the tissue away after each use. If you don’t have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your elbow or upper sleeve, not into your hands. Your hands should be washed often with soap and warm water, especially after sneezing or coughing. Alcohol based hand sanitizers can be used at times when you are unable to wash. You should avoid touching the eyes, nose, and mouth. If you do become sick, try to limit your contact with others. Stay home from work or school until you have been fever free for at least 24 hours.

The most important thing people can do to avoid getting the flu is to get a flu shot as soon as it becomes available. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older receive a flu shot this year. This season’s flu vaccine will protect against three different flu strains: an influenza A virus, an influenza B virus, and the H1N1 virus. Individuals considered at high risk for flu complications include very young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with chronic health problems such as asthma, diabetes, lung disease, and heart disease. Health care workers and care givers of young children should all be protected. Children under the age of nine who are getting the flu shot for the first time may need two shots one month apart to be fully protected. The FluMist nasal vaccine is an alternative to the shot for healthy children and adults ages 2 to 49 years. With the flu shot and these common sense health tips, everyone can stay healthy during the coming flu season.…