Swine Flu Precautions - Boosting Your Immune System Easily and Naturally

Swine Flu Precautions - Boosting Your Immune System Easily and Naturally

The news currently is highlighting that the swine flu virus is sweeping across the world at record speed, and the predictions are that a high proportion of us will be affected at some time to some degree. It seems that the very young, older folk and those of any age group with underlying health problems are more at risk than most. So what Swine Flu precautions can we take to protect ourselves as best possible?

Well it seems likely that nurseries and schools are going to be breeding grounds and then the kids will bring the virus home to share with the family. Although probably anywhere where people gather in confined places, the virus will transfer easily.

So we know the importance of hygiene as a swine flu precaution, but would it not be helpful also if we could boost our immune system to help protect us better, particularly if you already suffer with underlying health problems.

Your brain and body will normally control your immune system to function effectively, and much of the brain signals for the body to heal naturally occur during deep quality sleep time. However if you have been feeling stressed or anxious, or you already have an underlying illness, your healing sleep will probably have been affected, and you immune system could no doubt use a significant boost.

Binaural Beats recordings are precisely calibrated to cause the brain to signal the body in the natural way that it would to promote optimum healing during deep sleep. There is no effort required on the users part, you just rest, relax and listen with headphones.

There is an overall good health recording which lasts 40 minutes, or a shorter one for immune system only which is 25 minute recording. The process is safe, soothing and relaxing, and you will retain full consciousness throughout, except that you will feel deeply relaxed, whilst listening to gently nature and rhythmical sounds.

At the end of the recording you will feel relaxed, refreshed and energised, and the beneficial effect on your health will be felt on first use guaranteed

We cannot lock ourselves and our family away during these times, and we have to get on with our lives, but we can take sensible swine flu precautions, and the technology is now available to assist our brain and body to do what it does best which is to heal and protect us naturally. Binaural beats recordings will assist you naturally with a wide range of life enhancing recordings, which will help and protect you and those you care for now and into the future.

Wishing you, peace, health and happiness.

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Swine Flu - What Should I Do

Swine Flu - What Should I Do

A new strain of flu called the "swine flu" is creating an international stir and is putting health monitoring agencies and doctors throughout the World on extreme high alert. This new mutant virus has the potential to become an international pandemic and can kill otherwise healthy adults - not just the young, weak or infirm. The spread of this potentially deadly new strain of flu is of great concern to the health community because it has popped up in the USA and Mexico and has potentially spread undetected so far to many other areas. The swine flu has already caused the death of scores of people in Mexico and many more people are being infected daily worldwide, including in the USA. An immunization for the swine flu is not widely available and it may be too late to produce enough to halt the rapid spread of this potentially deadly disease. If you develop any of the following flu symptoms you should consult your doctor.

I feel horrible! - do I have the flu or is it just a common cold? This question is usually the 1st one that comes to my mind when I get that lousy-all-over-feeling that lets me know I've caught a winter season bug. Some of the symptoms of all strains of the flu (influenza), including the potentially deadly "swine flu", are very similar to those common to the common cold, however, there are some flu symptoms that are not. Here are 8 symptoms that are common to the flu. These tips may help you determine whether you have the flu and a proper course of action if you do. If you suspect you have the flu and not just a common cold, see your doctor within 48 hours if possible. He may be able to prescribe medications that will help lessen the severity of your symptoms. After 48 hours the available antiviral medications are much less effective.

1.) Fever of 100.4 F (38C) or higher. Fever is rare if you only have a cold but fever over 100.4 F for 3-4 days is common in up to 80% of flu cases.
2.) Muscle aches that are widespread throughout the body. Muscle aches are not common with a cold and if they do occur are normally slight.
3.) Very tired or exhausted feeling. The degree of tiredness is usually much more pronounced with the flu than with a common cold.
4.) Headaches are common with the flu but fairly uncommon with a cold.
5.) Chills are common with the flu but are uncommon with a cold.
6.) Sore throats are common with both the flu and a cold.
7.) Stuffy or runny nose. These are common with both the flu and a cold but are more common with children who have the flu than with adults with the flu.
8.) Stomach problems such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are sometimes associated with the flu - a more common symptom with children - but uncommon with a cold.

If you have any of the symptoms commonly associated with the flu, you should see your doctor ASAP - remember , as stated above, if within 48 hours of the onset of flu symptoms he may be able to treat you with antiviral medications that may reduce the severity of your symptoms and shorten their duration. After 48 hours the effectiveness of antiviral medications is substantially reduced.

Here are a few other suggestions that may help get you through the misery of having the flu: 1) Get enough sleep - not only will sleep help your body recover more quickly from the flu but when you are asleep you are not suffering 2) take over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol or Advil or other brands of ibuprofen or acetaminophen 3) keep your room warm (but not hot) 4) monitor your fever 5) avoid contact with others(except your doctor)until you are well 6) do not continue working or strenuous daily activities until you are well. Prevention is better. To prevent the flu: Ask your doctor if he recommends that you get a flu shot each year before the flu season begins. Certainly you should see you doctor immediately if you suspect you already have the flu. The flu can be serious and the swine flu is potentially fatal is serious and early detection is important. If you are living in a geographic area where the swine flu has been detected you should not hesitate to advise your doctor of your symptoms immediately.

By: Steve Thevenot

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