There have been a lot of talks about seasonal flu and now the H1N1 virus is causing panic. Knowing how to prevent the flu is important especially in today’s economy when most people cannot afford to stay home even for a few days without getting paid.
I’ve heard some people say: “I would love to be able to keep my daughter home from school when she is ill. I would love to be able to stay home myself, when I am sick. The problem is I get ZERO sick days per year.” Or “Employers are looking to get rid of people for ANY reason, up to and including sick leave absences. Unfortunately many families have to have TWO working parents and employers are incapable of realizing that people with sick kids usually have to stay home with them.”
There are a few recommendations on how to prevent getting the flu:
1. WASHING YOUR HANDS with soap and water for at least 20 seconds can physically remove cold viruses after touching objects, surfaces or another person’s hands;
2. GARLIC is one of the best natural remedies for flu prevention. It kills viruses responsible for the flu and colds. Many studies show that, garlic can significantly boost the effects of the immune system when taken orally.
3. VITAMINS. Remember to eat fresh fruits and vegetables every day. For example, vitamin C can help you to stop the flu before it starts. Good sources for vitamin C are green peppers, citrus fruits and juices, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, turnip greens and other leafy greens, sweet and white potatoes.
4. To reduce a chance of infection, KEEP A DISTANCE between yourself and others during flu epidemic, especially during the first several days of their flu symptoms.
5. Doctors recommend to AVOID RUBBING or touching YOUR MOUTH, EYES and NOSE. Avoid directly facing an individual who is sneezing or coughing. If you sneeze into your hands, make sure you clean them EVERY time you sneeze or cough.
6. A ROOM VENTILATION significantly reduces the concentration of viruses and bacteria in the air. It is an easy and extremely effective natural way to prevent spreading viruses.
7. FLU SHOTS: We encourage you to do the research and make your own decision as there is controversial information about both new vaccine and the flu and what can be more dangerous out of the two.
We hope this will help you to stay healthy and, for some people, maybe even keep their jobs.
1. WASHING YOUR HANDS with soap and water for at least 20 seconds can physically remove cold viruses after touching objects, surfaces or another person’s hands;
