Fwd: Avoiding H-1 N-1

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The BELOW the - - - line was posted on another list I am on (not ASD or

for that matter), it is a google group...

I like all of the below besides using Listerine with the neti pot (I would edit

to use Himalayan salt). YES, my kid uses a neti pot - he's great at it and it

reduces his persistent cough/runny nose. Some quick links on neti pots...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasal_irrigation

http://bodyandhealth.canada.com/channel_section_details.asp?text_id=4233 & channel\

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http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/slideshow1_ss_oz_20070426/6

Also, avoid blowing your nose HARD as that may make things worse with colds...

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/nose-blowing-may-prolong-the-common-cold/art\

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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, bathe or slap).

3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine 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. *Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good

Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but *blowing the nose 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.