[viagsjicguara]

I was shocked when I heard it on the TV earlier. I just thought wow. It's something we don't think about though until we hear of outbreaks like this.

[smirnoffdear]

We had 2 confirmed cases in the county this week. I'm a bit scared but I am always paranoid of illness. I suppose I died from one in another life.

Surrounding my family in antiviral bubbles! LOL

Hugs

[CuittisIL]

Yes, I also choose not to listen to the news. If it comes on the radio, I quickly turn it off. I don't want to hear about people dying or hurting themselves. If there was a Good News Channel, I would watch that. You know what I mean, something that focuses upon Good News only. Not something that will depress you. I give no power to this "flu."

[viagsjicguara]

I would suspect it's people who have a weak immune system that will be affected more by this type of flu, in the majority of cases. Stronger immune systems may well cope better.

[viagsjicguara]

Yes, it's quite possible ChicaMia, but I think there is more to it than just eating well. You can have a healthy family or 6 where only 1 or 2 members of that family experience serious illness. It's hard to say for sure what causes illness, sometimes it is lack of nutrients, environmental factors also have their part to play.
I would say this credit crunch is encouraging people to cook their own food so it might be a blessing in disguise.

[HaroldMY]

I heard the swine flu isn't much different from the real flu and it's easily treated and preventable with basic hand washing when needed, otc medicines, etc.

[Flistelib]

please ignore the elite's pathetic attempt at creating fear with this "swine-flu" nonsense. silly silly..

[Kt-viagra]

Quite true. Don't want to give this notion any power.

[Flistelib]

Quite true. Don't want to give this notion any power.

i don't watch TV. i don't have radio or newspaper.

i heard this on a "new age site" believe it or not.

just nonsense.

next will be "tofu-flu"

[CDCL7WKJ]

Well I also don't read the papers and tend to stear clear of the news, so this is the first I've heard of it.
But I will be calling at my mothers this evening, where she will not only of heard of it but will be panicking and more than likely developing symptoms.
Bless her.

[enactolaelant]

8000 people die in the UK from flu every year, therefore I don't see the harm in taking swine flu seriously. I think it's better to be prepared, just don't go overboard and constantly worry about it.

[Carol]

I cant' remember the year specifically but this has already came around once..the avian flu and swine flu are very similar..not saying the avian flu came around before .. however the swine flu is a replication of the similar one found way back in the day. My dad and I like to theorize a lot and we figure that a huge epidemic of fear and panic is going to try to be put into effect...watch the movie 'The Happening' very interesting movie about how fear can induce a lot of very psychotic behaviors. I bet the swine flu is a cover for what really is happening ..similar to those 'friendly fire' or road side bombings...please who they kidding...it's unfortunate they know as much as they do.

Very whole heartidly agree with not putting any energy to the evolution of this bogus influenza. No Tv and just meditation music in this house lol.

God bless

[k1ePRlda]

It is terrible that this flu has caused these deaths, but I try not to pay attention so much!
But hey I have a weak immune system! So hopefully it wont come round my way! :S
It's like those other diseases that caused causes, such as 'Mad Cows Disease' and 'Bird Flu' which as far as I know have not been mentioned since! Strangeee..

[Nopayof]

How to Protect Yourself Without Dangerous Drugs and Vaccinations by Dr. Mercola

For now, my point is that there are always going to be threats of flu pandemics, real or created, and there will always be potentially toxic vaccines that are peddled as the solution. But you can break free of that whole drug-solution trap by following some natural health principles.

I have not caught a flu in over two decades, and you can avoid it too, without getting vaccinated, by following these simple guidelines, which will keep your immune system in optimal working order so that you're far less likely to acquire the infection to begin with.

* Optimize your vitamin D levels. As I've previously reported, optimizing your vitamin D levels is one of the absolute best strategies for avoiding infections of ALL kinds, and vitamin D deficiency is likely the TRUE culprit behind the seasonality of the flu -- not the flu virus itself.

This is probably the single most important and least expensive action you can take. I would STRONGLY urge you to have your vitamin D level monitored to confirm your levels are therapeutic at 50-70 ng.ml and done by a reliable vitamin D lab like Lab Corp.

For those of you in the US we hope to launch a vitamin D testing service through Lab Corp that allows you to have your vitamin D levels checked at your local blood drawing facility, and relatively inexpensively. We hope to offer this service by June 2009.

If you are coming down with flu like symptoms and have not been on vitamin D you can take doses of 50,000 units a day for three days to treat the acute infection. Some researchers like Dr. Cannell, believe the dose could even be as high as 1000 units per pound of body weight for three days.

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Avoid Sugar and Processed Foods. Sugar decreases the function of your immune system almost immediately, and as you likely know, a strong immune system is key to fighting off viruses and other illness. Be aware that sugar is present in foods you may not suspect, like ketchup and fruit juice.
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Get Enough Rest. Just like it becomes harder for you to get your daily tasks done if you're tired, if your body is overly fatigued it will be harder for it to fight the flu. Be sure to check out my article Guide to a Good Night's Sleep for some great tips to help you get quality rest.
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Have Effective Tools to Address Stress . We all face some stress every day, but if stress becomes overwhelming then your body will be less able to fight off the flu and other illness.

If you feel that stress is taking a toll on your health, consider using an energy psychology tool such as the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), which is remarkably effective in relieving stress associated with all kinds of events, from work to family to trauma. You can check out my free, 25-page EFT manual for some guidelines on how to perform EFT.
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Exercise. When you exercise, you increase your circulation and your blood flow throughout your body. The components of your immune system are also better circulated, which means your immune system has a better chance of finding an illness before it spreads. You can review my exercise guidelines for some great tips on how to get started.
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Take a good source of animal based omega-3 fats like Krill Oil. Increase your intake of healthy and essential fats like the omega-3 found in krill oil, which is crucial for maintaining health. It is also vitally important to avoid damaged omega-6 oils that are trans fats and in processed foods as it will seriously damage your immune response.
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Wash Your Hands. Washing your hands will decrease your likelihood of spreading a virus to your nose, mouth or other people. Be sure you don't use antibacterial soap for this -- antibacterial soaps are completely unnecessary, and they cause far more harm than good. Instead, identify a simple chemical-free soap that you can switch your family to.
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Eat Garlic Regularly. Garlic works like a broad-spectrum antibiotic against bacteria, virus, and protozoa in the body. And unlike with antibiotics, no resistance can be built up so it is an absolutely safe product to use. However, if you are allergic or don't enjoy garlic it would be best to avoid as it will likely cause more harm than good.
* Avoid Hospitals and Vaccines In this particular case, I'd also recommend you stay away from hospitals unless you're having an emergency, as hospitals are prime breeding grounds for infections of all kinds, and could be one of the likeliest places you could be exposed to this new bug. Vaccines will not be available for six months at the minimum but when available they will be ineffective and can lead to crippling paralysis like Guillain-Barré Syndrome just as it did in the 70s.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/ar...Swine-Flu.aspx
The above was written by Dr. Mercola. You need to determine if it resonates with you and consult with your medical and holistic professionals.

[k1ePRlda]

Thank you for that information Laura! That is going to be very benficial!

[Nopayof]

That's what I'm here for. Read, teach, read, teach lol YW

[k1ePRlda]

you are a very good teacher! and make it very easy to learn!

[Carol]

YAY PM!!!!! I love your postings