Flu prevention is the first step you must take before symptoms of the flu are seen in your body. You must prevent flu from affecting you and your body by putting into place some tested preventions. "Prevention is better than cure" and so we must always be armed with helpful flu prevention tips. But, before you learn how to prevent flu we must first know what flu is and what are the causes of flu.
Influenza or flu is a highly contagious viral infection, which is caused by the spread of the flu virus. It is a respiratory disease which can be, at times, highly painful and weakening.
Flu can be spread if you come in contact with an infected person or when you breathe in infectious droplets expelled by an infected person who is coughing or sneezing. Flu can also be spread by objects infected by means of respiratory secretions. The infected person can spread this virus before as well as after they recover from the illness. So it is suggested that, even after recovery, patients must stay home for about a week. To this point there is no cure for certain flu symptoms. There is no medicine available yet for Influenza C type.
Natural remedies as well as herbal remedies can give some relief from pain and suffering caused by the flu infection.
Influenza viruses invades the respiratory tract which causes soreness and rashes. To avoid this we must boost our immune system so that it can fight off the viruses. Before flu attacks you must take every step to prevent flu and their symptoms. Undoubtedly, there is a shortage of flu vaccine but it does not mean that you have a scarcity of options which will help you in protecting yourself from flu.
If you have a weak immune system then there is a higher risk of catching flu. So, accordingly boosting your immune system is a better approach instead of focusing only on flu vaccination. Maintaining a healthy and stable immune system is a best bet for avoiding flu. Below there are some simple steps by which you can prevent flu that will further help you in strengthening your immune system and overall health.
• Be Hygiene Conscious: Flu viruses are spread not only by inhaling them, they are also spread when they get on your hand. You are the only one who then spreads them to your face from where they can easily enter into your body. Therefore, to prevent the flu, you must wash your hands frequently and keep your hands away from your face. Rubbing your eyes, nose, or mouth is a sure-fire way to get the flu.
Washing hands can only help you in getting rid of some of the potential pathogens. Using excessive antibacterial soaps can harm skin's natural defense system. So it is recommended that you bring home a natural and advanced hygiene kit.
It has a semi soft natural soap which is not harmful for your skin. Wash you face well with solution of water, sea salt and dilute iodine. Using this method, you can get rid of the germs, viruses and bacteria that may be living on your face. The kit is essentially made for cleaning and removing germs from hands, corners of our eyes, nostrils, ear canals and mouth. By regularly
using the advanced hygiene kit you can support your immune system and protect yourself from the flu and other diseases.
• Diet: You must eat healthy and also consume immunity boosting foods. Fresh meats, poultry, dairy products, fresh fruits and fresh vegetables are example of immune boosting foods. You must have food containing Phytochemicals. "Phyto" means plants, the natural chemicals in plants boost the vitamins available in food.
You must avoid the intake of sugar as well as starchy foods that can increase your blood sugar. You can reduce infection and also boost your immune system by maintaining an optimal blood sugar level.
• Supplementation: Supplements made from fermented whole foods are important for improving your immune system. Some vital supplements are:
- Probiotics: They help in improving immune response by fighting off the infection.
- Cod Liver Oil: It positively transforms the immune response of your body. It is also one of nature's greatest source of Vitamin A and Vitamin D.
- Coconut oil:: Lauric acid which is found in coconut oil is anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-protozoal (used in treatment of protozoan infection). In the human body lauric acid from coconut oil is converted into monolaurin which destroys viruses like influenza.
- Whole food supplements: Herbs and spices like goldenseal, elderberry, garlic, ginger and oregano are good for your health. They boost your immune system as well as providing relief from the symptoms of flu.
- Vitamin C: It's a well known fact that we must take Vitamin C in winter to maintain our health. You can drink orange juice daily and keep yourself healthy.
• Sleep: Sleeping comfortably is very important for the betterment of your body. Proper sleep can help you in protecting yourself from severe infections and long term illnesses. Proper sleep and rest is most enjoyable and is also the cheapest remedy. It helps in proper functioning of immune system which helps us fight against the flu infection.
• Reducing Stress: Stress is the major cause of all the serious diseases. Excessive stress is the main cause of a weak immune system. Stress increases the risk of heart and immune diseases
• Exercise Regularly: Aerobic exercise helps in number of ways like
- Speeding up the heart to pump larger quantities of blood.
- You breathe faster while exercising which helps a lot in transferring oxygen from your lungs to your blood
- You sweat once your body heats up.
- Exercising helps in increasing body's natural virus-killing cells.
All these steps can help you to prevent the flu from spreading. All year long you will feel healthy and happy with the help of these flu prevention steps.
This year combat flu symptoms with Dr. Nenninger's homeopathic flu prevention. Protect yourself from the flu without worrying if you'll get a vaccine. Get rid of the flu and feel better quicker. There is no need to suffer when there are flu remedies available.
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