Have you shut yourself in, started wearing a mask, and avoided pigs at all cost because of the swine flu, also known as the H1N1 virus? Despite all the media hype, there’s really no need for you to worry about this so-called pandemic.
The news is already starting to turn the story around. The Washington Post reports that Richard Besser, acting director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said that the virus isn’t looking any more severe than a typical seasonal strain.
The New York Times reports that there are 226 cases across 30 states. Although more cases are expected to appear, most have been mild, and the cases in Mexico have leveled off.
Of course, many professionals in the alternative sphere didn’t think it was anything to worry about in the first place. Dr. Douglass notes in a recent article that the media was blowing up the issue even though there were very few cases in the U.S. and that the drug companies stood to gain from this exposure.
Dr. Mercola says that the hype around pandemics is often more deadly that the potential threat itself – because more people die from vaccinations than the disease itself.
If you’re seriously afraid of catching a deadly strain of flu, here are some simple things you can do to protect yourself:
1 – Rest – If you feel yourself coming down with something, don’t be a hero and try to go through your usual day. Stay home and rest until you feel better.
2 – Fluids – Keeping yourself hydrated makes sure that your body can function well. Drink water and herbal teas. Reduce or avoid coffee, caffeinated beverages, sugary sodas, and alcohol – they dehydrate you.
3 – Wash – Make sure to wash your hands frequently. The New York Times Well blog notes that viruses can be transmitted from things that are handled by many people, like money.
4 – Vitamins – It doesn’t hurt to take a multivitamin and some extra Vitamin C to make sure that you’re getting all the nutrients you need to fight off the flu or colds.
5 – Cleanse – Finally, if you clean up your diet, your body will work more efficiently, your immune system will be stronger and you’ll be more able to fight off infections.
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