To Amarnath about flu precautions

[Guest guest]

Thank you Amarnath. Some of these precautions I had not heard. It is

possible that me and my husband have already had it. I was very sick for three

days. I had already gotten the flu shot, but the one for H1N1 is not

available yet (and when it is there may not be enough). I don't usually get the

flu. Jai Ma

~ Linda

 

 

In a message dated 10/24/2009 5:46:36 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

Ammachi writes:

 

H1N1 Flu precautions from Dr. OZ (got this from Rick)

 

 

The following advice, given by Dr. Oz, makes a lot of sense and is

important for all to know:

 

The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a

global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible to avoid coming

into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1

is not so much of a problem as proliferation is.

 

While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1

infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms

and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps, not

fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced

(instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):

 

1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).

 

2. " Hands-off-the-face " approach. Resist all temptations to touch any

part of face (unless you want to eat or bathe.)

 

3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine or

Hydrogen Peroxide if you don't trust salt). *H1N1 takes 2-3 days

after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and

show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation.

In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy

individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't underestimate

this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.

 

4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day

with warm salt water, or hydrogen peroxide. *Not everybody may be good

at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal

cavities), but *blowing the nose softly once a day and swabbing both

nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective

in bringing down viral population.*

 

5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C

(Amla and other citrus fruits). *If you have to supplement with

Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost

absorption.

 

6. *Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can.

*Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the

reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat

into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any

harm.

 

Pass this on to your entire e-list. You never know who might pay

attention to it - and STAY ALIVE because of it.