Headlines around the world are screaming about the spread of the swine flu each day. Many people around the world are becoming increasingly frightened and are looking for information for how they can fight this disease.
The truth is that there is no reason to panic. Below we have compiled a comprehensive 5 step swine flu survival guide.....
#1) Wash Your Hands
This sounds very obvious, but you would be surprised how many people do not do it. Washing your hands is the number one tip that experts typically offer when asked to give tips on how to prevent the spread of disease.
The truth is that disease is spread by the hands almost more than by any other method. It is a very good idea to wash your hands several times a day - especially whenever you have returned from being in a public place.
One key thing to remember is that disease can be passed from doorknobs and handles. After touching a doorknob or handle you will want to definitely wash your hands.
If you keep your hands clean that will go a long way in helping you to avoid disease.
#2) Avoid Public Places
If you do not have the swine flu already, how are you going to catch it?
From someone else, of course.
So while the swine flu is raging, it is advisable to avoid public places as much as possible.
Depending on your work situation that may not be possible, but you will want to do what you can.
You will want to especially avoid places that thousands of people go through such as subways and other forms of public transportation. Stores and restaurants are also places where disease can spread quickly.
If you typically take public transportation to work you may want to consider driving to work until the pandemic subsides.
#3) Cover Your Mouth
The mouth is one of the key entry points for the swine flu. You will definitely want to cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.
In addition, if someone coughs or sneezes in your vicinity, you will want to turn away and leave that area as quickly as possible. Washing your face and hands after encountering someone you think may have the virus is a very good idea.
#4) Wear A Mask
A mask can help prevent catching the swine flu virus, but it is not the perfect solution.
For one thing, the less expensive masks do not filter out everything. Some are recommending that you get an M95 mask, but those are not 100 percent effective either.
Secondly, if you do wear a mask you will want to change them often. Whatever gets caught in your mask can end up drying out and once it does you can end up breathing the virus right in through your mask.
So do wear a mask if you can, but realize that a mask is not going to always protect you from getting the virus.
#5) Fight The Virus Naturally
If you got a flu shot that is not going to do you any good against the swine flu. There is not a vaccine for the swine flu yet either.
So how do you fight it?
Some people are suggesting Tamiflu, but the truth about Tamiflu is that the virus is likely to develop resistance to it very quickly as other flu viruses have, and it is being reported that Tamiflu has some rather disturbing side effects.
Fortunately there are some natural ways that you can fight the swine flu virus that are not commonly known.
First of all, you will want to strengthen your immune system. Take plenty of vitamin C and vitamin D every day even if you don't feel sick. By building up your defenses this will help you that much more if you ever do come down with the disease.
There have also been reports of healthy patients developing an auto-immune response known as a cytokine storm in response to the swine flu. For those who are concerned about an auto-immune response to the disease, taking plenty of vitamin A can help avoid that.
If you do develop the swine flu, the following are some natural methods that some experts are recommending for fighting the swine flu.....
The truth is that there are natural methods for fighting not only the swine flu but other viruses as well. We would encourage you to do your own research and to build up your own personal arsenal of virus fighting supplies.
The swine flu is spreading quickly around the world, but by taking some sensible precautions you will put you and your family in a much better positions to come through this crisis successfully.
