How to Protect Yourself from Swine Flu

The most important weapon we have to protect ourselves from a swine flu, regular flu or cold is our immune system. To best ensure we do not catch a flu we must take a comprehensive approach to build up our immunity against all invaders.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Vitamin Supplements
• soap

1. HYGIENE> Hands are Not Enough
   Germs that cause flu can enter your body through five areas: 1. your hands 2. your nose/nostrils 3. your ear canals 4. the corners of your eyes and 5. your mouth.

2. 

   Do Not use Anti-bacterial Soap as they can weaken the body's natural immune properties. Instead, use a soft soap and take special care to clean under your fingernails- were flu germs can hide. Make sure to immerse your face in the wash to cleanse the nose and near the eyes (careful not to get the soap in your eyes, however). Clean your ears

3. Gargle to keep the mouth germs at bay. Listerine and Scope kills flu germs and bacteria that can enter through your mouth.

4. 

   BLOOD SUGAR MAINTENANCE> Go Organic when you Go Grocery Shopping
   Organically grown fruits, dairy and vegetables, as well as meats, enhance the strength of your immune system. Stay away from Sugar and highly refined starches such as pasta, rice, potatoes and breads that take your blood sugar levels on a roller coaster ride.

5. SUPPLEMENT YOUR BODY> Vitamins and amino acids are vital to your Immune System and Health
   Cod Liver Oil, Vitamin C and Coconut Oil will all help increase your immune system and help it fight off flu bacteria.

6. 

   SLEEP IT AWAY> Getting enough rest Helps your Immune System by maintaining Cortisol and Melatonin levels. these hormones are vitally important to your body's immune system. Hit the bed early - Sleep patterns that begin before midnight are more advantageous than those that start after 12am.

7. 

   MEDITATE or do whatever you need to REDUCE STRESS> This will help deter Swine Flu from entering your body.
   Ongoing stress increases your risk to getting heart, allergic, and immune diseases. If you can't do your yoga meditation in the morning, remember to take 10 minutes twice a day while at work to step out of work mode. Try a simple breathing exercise- inhaling and exhaling deeply with your eyes closed- to re-center yourself. This relaxation period will ground your body and help strengthen its immune fighting properties.

[medphysinfo]

on 5/2/2009 good articles about staying healthy during the swine flu

[katecrittendon]

on 4/30/2009 Excellent tips on staying healthy, anytime.