Flu Understanding and "Prevention"

UNDERSTANDING

And now the big question, the one everyone writing in wants to know the answer to: is there anything you can do at home to protect yourself from the swine flu and speed recovery if you get it? And the answer is a resounding yes. But first, let me cover an important point. So far, the vast majority of those who have died from swine flu in Mexico are "not" the very old, the very young, and those with compromised immune systems (the typical victims of the flu). The people who have died have been young adults with strong immune systems. That means that like with avian flu, this strain of swine flu seems to have the ability to turn a person's immune system against itself so that it damages the person's lungs in what is known as a Cytokine Storm. (The primary symptoms of a cytokine storm are high fever, swelling and redness, limited/hard breathing, extreme fatigue, and nausea.)(see *A below for details)

Does that mean that using immune builders is a mistake? No! But it does mean that using immune builders without using pathogen destroyers to take down the viral load very well might be.

Should you wear a surgical mask? If you want, but it probably isn't going to help much. Surprisingly, flu primarily transfers through direct contact with the virus. ** Shaking hands, kissing on the cheek, or touching handles are major points of transmission. But THAT'S NOT THE SCARY PART. Viruses can SURVIVE for up to 3-DAYS on many surfaces -- doorknobs for example -- making everything you touch a potential infector.

Washing hands regularly during the day with regular soap and water can dramatically reduce your chances of infection. Stop touching your face or other's faces prior to washing! Don't wipe your eyes or touch your mouth, use a tissue/face cloth.

If you come down with the flu, STAY HOME and take care of yourself. Don't go to work; gym; school or the store; please don't spread the flu.

Can your hospital actually do anything to help? And the answer is yes! Although the swine flu is totally resistant to one class of anti-flu drugs known as Adamantanes, it is still sensitive -- barely -- to Tamiflu and Relenza. (the CDC says The swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is susceptible to the prescription antiviral drugs oseltamivir and zanamivir). In this case, "Barely" seems to be enough to prevent people from dying.

PROTECTION

Keep a supply of Super ViraGon and Immunify on hand -- or something like them. At the first sign of feeling unwell -- that scratch in the throat, a slightly feverish feeling, a dull body ache, an unexplained headache, etc. -- slam down a full bottle of Super ViraGon and a half bottle of Immunify.
Immunify: http://www.baselinenutritionals.com/index.php?display=product&view=category&cat=2&products_ID=58

Super Viragon: http://www.baselinenutritionals.com/product.php?ID=57

Stopping the flu in the incubation phase is much, much, much easier than getting rid of it once it has established itself. Hit it hard during incubation. It's true that you can significantly cut the time of your sickness, but it will still be several days, and you will need to keep taking the formulas for four to five days "AFTER" you feel better to make sure you clear the virus from your body and it doesn't reassert itself. Juicing and Leafy green Smoothies during this period also significantly allows the body to fight.

Other options include Sambucol http://www.sambucol.com/index.cfm?id=352

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*A
When the immune system is fighting pathogens, cytokines signal immune cells such as T-cells and macrophages to travel to the site of infection. In addition, cytokines activate those cells, stimulating them to produce more cytokines. Normally, this feedback loop is kept in check by the body. However, in some instances, the reaction becomes uncontrolled, and too many immune cells are activated in a single place. The precise reason for this is not entirely understood but may be caused by an exaggerated response when the immune system encounters a new and highly pathogenic invader. Cytokine storms have potential to do significant damage to body tissues and organs.[citation needed] If a cytokine storm occurs in the lungs, for example, fluids and immune cells such as macrophages may accumulate and eventually block off the airways, potentially resulting in death.
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By Jon Barron
Baseline of Health Foundation
http://www.jonbarron.org/blog_published/2009/04/swine_flu_-_no_pandemic_yet.html


**The statements found within these pages have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. If a product or treatment is recommended in these pages, it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information contained herein is meant to be used to educate the reader and is in no way intended to provide individual medical advice. Medical advice must only be obtained from a qualified health practitioner.

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