Aim to Combat Swine Flu (H1N1) the Natural Way

Aim to Combat Swine Flu (H1N1) the Natural Way

Vancouver Holistic Health - Sunday, December 06, 2009

Flu season is rapidly approaching and the WHO (World Health Organization) expects swine flu (H1N1) will be hitting hard again this fall. Here are 10 simple steps you can take to ensure you and your loved ones are not caught unprepared.

10 Simple Steps To Help Combat Swine Flu

10. Eat a well balanced diet including immune boosting foods such as ginger, garlic, onions and shitake mushrooms and avoid immune-suppressing foods such as sweets, soft drinks & even juices.

9. Do deep breathing exercises like Yoga and Tai Chi.

8. At the first sign of a cold increase your vitamin C intake.

7. Rest! Sleep is a vital healing tool for your body. Without adequate rest your body cannot efficiently fight disease.

6. Wash your hands thoroughly… and frequently and be careful when touching public places like door knobs, shopping carts, taxis, elevator buttons, remote controls, keyboards, telephones, etc. By doing so contamination and spread of infection can be limited.

5. Cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve when coughing or sneezing to avoid germs spreading to your hands. Also avoid touching your nose, mouth and eyes.

4. If you feel ill, stay home! This will help you to avoid spreading disease and by resting you will give your body the time it needs to re-cooperate.

3. Drink plenty of water! Water not only helps to flush toxins from your body, but a hydrated body is like a well-oiled machine – it just runs better!

2. Balance your physically activity. Physical activity helps to boost your immune system, but if you are feeling unwell ensure you get the rest you need!

1. Provide your body with the support it needs to fight off disease. Although we do not have a natural alternative vaccination to the H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine, we can offer you safe and natural immune boosting therapies such as IV treatments, immuno-therapy, or special immune boosting herbs and nutrients that may help to ward off infection.

If you would like to learn more please call the clinic or send us an email and we will be happy to find a solution that meets your needs.

Swine Flu FAQ

What is swine flu? Swine Flu (H1N1) is a new form of the influenza A virus.¹

How Do People Become Infected?¹ The virus is spread from person-to-person. H1N1 is transmitted by inhaling and/or touching infected droplets emitted from coughing or sneezing. There are no known instances of people getting infected by exposure to pigs or other animals. The Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors states that infected people may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 or more days after becoming sick.²

What are the signs and symptoms of infection?¹ Signs of influenza A (H1N1) are flu-like, including fever, cough, headache, muscle and joint pain, sore throat and runny nose, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea.

Is there a natural alternative to flu vaccinations? Although we do not have a natural alternative vaccination, we can offer you safe and natural immune boosting therapies such as IV treatments, immuno-therapy, or special immune boosting herbs and nutrients.

Can people catch swine flu from eating pork? No. Swine Flu is not a food-borne illness.³