Tuesday, July 21, 2009

More ways to protect yourself from swine flu

Well before we start please don't kiss any pigs!. There is no chance for this young man in the above image, or is it a new cure?

Doctors’ surgeries are reporting a huge increase in the number of cases of Swine flu. But put these numbers into perspective, millions of people who will probably get swine flu, most will only experience mild symptoms, so dont panic.

Here is what you can do to help protect yourself. The most important thing is to make sure your immune system is in top condition. You can improve its condition by eating the following foods: Shellfish,chicken,liver,oily fish,wheatgerm,high antioxidant vegetables and fruit such as oranges, carrots, and sweet potato, yogurt, sunflower seeds and seaweed.
The best supplements to use are vitamin c, ensure that you are using a good brand name, and that is 1000mg.
The trace element Zinc has been found to boost natural immunity against disease, and also aids the excretion of of toxic cadmium found in cigarette smoke.
Garlic too can help boost the immune system, it contains a potent sulpher compound Allicin. In cream form Allicin was used in clinical trials, and found to kill the so-called super bug (MRSA), which is resistant to antibiotics.

Other help for the immune system is to make sure you stay hydrated, and drink enough water. Get plenty of rest. Try to reduce contact with substances that increase the load on the bodies defences such as tobacco smoke, car fumes, and excess alcohol.

If you catch flu stay at home and rest. Drink plenty of fluids and take paracetamol. If you cannot eat, try chicken soup it is known to be quite good if not feeling well.
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