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Flu vaccinations do not protect you from getting the flu. When you catch the flu, vaccinations should, and in most cases, reduce the severity of the flu. When you are injected with the virus, your body builds its own immunity to that virus. H1N1 Swine Flu vaccine is no different.
Virus strains can become resistant to antiviral drugs – similar to other diseases. The H1N1 Swine flu virus strain is resistant to older antiviral drugs, such as amantadine and rimantadine. Health officials tell us that Tamiflu (oseltamivir) works well against the H1N1 Swine flu virus. Tamiflu and Relenza (zanamivir) are two effective vaccines for the H1N1 Swine flu. But, you have to take the vaccine before you contract the flu. The big unknown is how long these antiviral vaccines will remain effective in your system.
There are some actions that you can take on your own without your doctor’s advice. The H1N1 Swine flu is spread through the air and on contact. The most obvious preventive actions are to wash your hands often and wear a mask. Those two actions are very effective. However, our culture doesn’t wear face masks as other cultures do, to keep from spreading a disease, or to keep from catching a disease. Washing our hands works well when in contact with others, but often we forget to do that after answering a phone or opening a door. It still amazes me the number of people using the restroom who don’t wash their hands – but, that’s another story.
So, what else can you do besides washing your hands? Build up your immune system and keep it strong and robust. Several articles that I’ve read recently indicate that N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) might be helpful in maintaining your health during this or any flu season. NAC is an amino acid coupled with a protein component. It is a precursor to glutathione. Every cell in you body can synthesize glutathione from three different amino acids, with L-cysteine being one of them.
Glutathione is a major weapon in your body’s arsenal for better health. It is an antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals. It builds your immune system. It is also a mucolytic agent, meaning it breaks down or thins out lung-clogging mucous resulting from various respiratory diseases. Your liver is critical for glutathione synthesis. NAC has been shown to help in the detoxification process for liver and lung disorders.
Some Italian studies have shown that there is statistical evidence that NAC has been effective in reducing the severity of flu-like symptoms. In some cases it appears that NAC was able to reduce the likelihood of even catching the flu.
Other herbs and supplements that are believed to be effective in the treatment or prevention of flu-like symptoms are: vitamin D, elderberry, licorice root, ginseng, whey protein and possibly vitamin C, Echinacea and zinc. There is a concern that many of these herbs and supplements work by improving your immune system. There is some speculation that any kind of immune-stimulants might make flu symptoms worse, or even worse, result in death. Why? Because it is believed that the H1N1 Swine flu virus has been more deadly to those with healthy immune systems. My personal belief is that I would rather have healthy a robust immune system to ward off any flu virus, or any other contagion that I might encounter.
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While other news reports are receiving more attention than the H1N1 (swine flu) virus this summer, Government health officials are fearful that the H1N1 might make a comeback during the fall flu season. Past experience has demonstrated that pandemics like the swine flu virus usually come in waves, and that the second wave could be even more dangerous and severe as compared to the first time.
Adaptive Marketing in Norwalk, Connecticut, a company that has created programs that facilitate consumers in saving on products that are associated with healthcare and various other needs as well, is sharing the information that they have ascertained about the steps that are crucial to decrease the spread of germs in the office. Taking these primary precautions could help fight the spread of maladies like the swine flu.
It is likely that the H1N1 virus is transferred in ways that are similar to other flu viruses like the seasonal flu. Therefore, it is estimated that the virus spreads by coughing or sneezing. It is obvious therefore that the prime line of defense for each person at the workplace is to attempt to keep their germs to themselves. All employees should cover their nose and mouth and sneeze or cough into a tissue paper at all times, irrespective of whether they are ill or not. Employees should wash their hands regularly or use an alcohol-based sanitizer if water and soap are inaccessible.
Since germs can survive on work furniture, office workers should avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth all day. It is a nice idea to display signs prompting workers and reminding them about the need to take precautions to ensure that the germs are not spread in work surroundings such as the offices of Adaptive Marketing. Disinfecting areas, including telephone sets, door handles, chairs and tables should also help in forestalling the spread of germs.
Another precaution that many people are taking these days is face masks that are being worn over the nose and the mouth. However there is debate about whether these medical facial masks are effective in protecting against the swine flu virus or whether marketing gimmicks have made these products popular. The experts unanimously agree that a full-faced mask with a high-efficiency particle air filter is what is required to completely protect against fine particle viruses like the H1N1 virus. On the other hand, a medical mask may just provide the level of protection that you need especially when associate workers are falling ill around you.
One of the better ways to avert the transfer of germs at the workplace is to counsel associates about the importance of staying home when they experience any flu-like symptoms. Adaptive Marketing believes that employers should make it unobjectionable for employees not to come to the office when they are sick and even encourage the practice.
Clearly, it is unachievable to preserve surroundings that are totally germ-free at the office. But while the H1N1 pandemic seems to be diminishing in the United States, the warning of its recurrence is not a rumor that has been spread to scare people. As the fall season approaches, Adaptive Marketing will be increasing its efforts to prohibit the spread of germs in the workplace, in an attempt to hold back the spread of the sickness before it spreads across many people.
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1. As soon as possible, get vaccinated for Swine Flu
If there is a flu outbreak, get vaccinated for H1N1 as soon as possible. The immunization programs are handled out by the state governments. To prevent from getting infected by H1N1, then immunization is the best way. When there is a flu outbreak, you will be alerted by the governments and then you have to take some precautionary methods.
2. Avoid people who are sick
You have to stay away from the people who have the diagnosis or the symptoms of swine flu. Avoid large crowd and you have to stay at least two meters away from the people affected with swine flu.
The virus H1N1 is highly contagious. Avoid all types of skin to skin contact as contact will pass the virus from one person to another person easily. You have to avoid any kind of contacts with the people affected by the flu.
3. Cover your sneezes and coughs
Use tissue to wipe the nose if you have runny nose. When sneeze or cough, cover your mouth and nose with the help of tissue. After one use of tissue, throw it away and don’t reuse the tissues that were used. If you do not have the tissue, use your elbow to cover your nose and mouth at the time of sneezing. Whenever you dispose of your trash, wash the hands thoroughly with the soap or liquid soap. Before eating the food or anything for that matter, you have to always wash your hands.
4. Face Masks
When there is a flu outbreak, you have to use the specially made masks. If you use the surgical masks or the ones that are not specially designed, then it might not be helpful for you as the virus is very small and it can get through sides of the mask. It is recommended to carry the right masks wherever you go. The masks you buy should be tested and fitted medically so that seals correctly on the face. For the men wit beards, people having breathing problems and the children, the respiratory masks are not recommended for them as it will be difficult for them to breathe.
5. You have to keep the immune systems healthy always
Always, you have to ensure that your immune system will be in the tip-top shape and you have to get full-night sleep. With this, you will be able to find any type of illness. With this proper maintained immune system and good mental health, you will be able to fight away the flu if it catches you can recover very fast. Taking of vitamins is specially recommended and especially vitamin C will help to boost the health of immune system. Always drink the citrus fruits as it contains vitamin C. have a right nutrition, eat healthy food and excise daily to keep yourself healthy.
Practice all the above things to keep away from the swine flu.
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A daily update on swine flu issued by the National Public Health Service for Wales. Spread and extent of the outbreak (information as at 5pm on 23 December) The NPHS influenza surveillance scheme, which records reports of diagnoses of flu from more than 300 GP practices across Wales, shows that the rate of influenza consultation is decreasing. But before this, Swine flu has became a query for all. Even people are still worrying about what to do with swine flu? Are keep looking for Doctors. Are looking for offline doctor and online doctor. They want to solve there queries get resolved by doctors just to get rid of this fear of Swine flu they want to ask a doctor online and offline by any means people are keep looking to get rid of this Giant know as “Swine Flu”.
The report from 22 December estimates there were 22.0 cases of a flu-like illness diagnosed by GPs out of every 100,000 people in Wales – this is the equivalent of 660 people in Wales contacting their GPs in the last seven days with flu like symptoms. Not all of these people will have swine flu and not everyone with flu like symptoms will contact their GP.
The report also shows levels of influenza activity in each county of Wales. On 22 December the rate of diagnosis of flu-like illness at a local level ranged from 5.1 per 100,000 people in Denbighshire to 37.8 per 100,000 people in Newport.
GPs are no longer being asked to swab people they suspect may have swine flu. Microbiology laboratories are therefore no longer testing mostpeople suspected of having swine flu.
The latest weekly swine flu report from the NPHS and Welsh Assembly Government, containing information on laboratory-confirmed cases of swine flu, hospitalised cases and swine flu-related deaths, can be found online. A new report is issued every Thursday. Please note that there will be no weekly report on 24 December and therefore the key points from the latest NPHS weekly surveillance report are summarised below.
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Swine Flu
27/12/09
Swine Flu FAQs by Womens Health Doctor
What is “Swine flu”?
Swine flu is a viral infection basically found in pigs that is caused by swine influenza virus. It is very rare to get swine flu in humans except in some cases where people have direct contact with pigs. Currently, the nature of swine flu virus transmission has changed and it can be transmitted from humans to humans even if there is no prior contact with pigs. There are four main sub-types of the virus, but the most recent isolated influenza viruses from pigs have been H1N1 viruses.
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How does the swine flu spread?
In the present outbreak of swine flu, the virus is spread by air borne contact. Infection can be transmitted through cough, sneeze, or even by touching the objects that have been touched by an infected individual. Chances of infection are more if after touching these objects one touches the eyes, mouth, or nose.
Can you get swine flu by eating pork?
Swine flu cannot be spread by pork products, since the virus is not transmitted through food. Cooking pork to an internal temperature of 70ºC and above kills the swine flu virus.
What are the symptoms of swine flu?
Since it is a viral infection, its symptoms are similar to Influenza. In humans, the symptoms include:
-Fever
-Cough
-Sore throat
-Runny nose
-Headache
-Fatigue
-General body aches
-Diarrhea and vomiting
-Neurological symptoms (Especially in children)
How to prevent swine flu?
There are several ways to prevent swine flu. Wash your hands with soap and water or alcohol based sanitizers after being out in the public. Also eat a healthy nutritious diet and drink plenty of fluids and keep your household articles clean with disinfectant or diluted chlorine bleach. Avoid close contact with people who might be infected. Wear a face mask (consider using an N95 respirator) if you must come into close contact with a sick person.
How to diagnose swine flu?
Diagnosis of swine flu is done by collecting respiratory specimens during the first 4 to 5 days of illness (10 days in children) and getting real-time RT-PCR and/or viral culture specifically for Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus. Hence, if one has any of the swine flu symptoms, a doctor’s consultation is necessary.
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What is the treatment of swine flu?
As it is a viral illness, hence, majority make a full recovery without requiring medical attention or antiviral drugs. However, the use of Tamiflu (oseltamivir) or Relenza (zanamivir) for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with swine influenza viruses has been found to be effective. In the recent outbreak, the virus has been found to be resistant to amantadine and rimantadine.
Is there a vaccine for swine flu?
There is no vaccine for swine flu as yet. But vaccines are being made in large quantities and clinical tests will begin in August 2009.
How to deal with a swine flu patient at home?
If any of your family members have fever with cough or sore throat, make sure to consult your doctor at the earliest. Suspected person should stay home for seven days after symptoms begin and should wear a face mask or N95 respirator. He/ She should throw the used tissues and other disposable items in the trash and immediately wash his hands afterwards. Alternatively, wipes or gels with alcohol in them can be used to clean hands. Linens, eating utensils and dishes belonging to suspected cases should be washed by using household laundry soap and tumbled dry. One should wash one’s hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub immediately after handling dirty laundry and other household items of suspected individuals. Children should be strictly prohibited from close contact and an infected breast feeding mother should express her breast milk, and the child should be fed by someone else. If the investigations come out positive, then the infected individual should be quarantined in an isolated ward in a hospital and treatment started to prevent complications.
What is the role of face masks in swine flu prevention?
The role of face masks and respirators as the first line of defense against the virus is still controversial. But these offer additional protection against the air borne illness.N-95 respirators are better than face masks or surgical masks but it is hard to breathe through them for extended periods and are inconvenient to wear for children and people with facial hair.
What is the prognosis of patients with swine flu?
Most of the patients of swine flu recover with no complications. Patients with depressed immune function or those who are seriously ill have worse prognosis compared to those who are immunocompetent.
How does swine flu kill?
Swine flu being an air borne infection infects the respiratory system chiefly lungs and causes lung infections. It can also cause secondary infection which can affect the vital organs of the body and lead to death.
What precautions should you take while travelling?
Apart from the general measures described above to prevent swine flu, if you become ill in any way while in the country, you should seek medical advice immediately.Also consult your health care provider and discuss the various risks associated with the disease if you are travelling to any country that has reported cases of flu among birds, swine, or humans.
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Swine Flu – What Is All About?
11/12/09
Swine flu which is also known as H1N1 is a flu-like virus that can spread from person to person. It is different from the regular flu because it is affecting many young healthy adults and kids and the number of people getting hospitalized is larger. It is called swine flu because the same virus has also been seen in pigs.
Back in April 2009, the number of people catching the swine flu virus started to become concerning. World health organization got involved and decided to assess the situation. Many people were getting sick with flu like symptoms and what made it odd was that it was happening outside of flu season. It was also not affecting the typical people who would normally catch it. A third of people over 65 had immunity to it and young babies were not suffering as much as the older kids were. It was striking healthy young people and making them very sick.
It also spread from country to country very fast and started sending healthy people to the hospital. Although many people have only suffered mild cases there were still higher than normal amounts seen in the hospital and even suffering death. Most people who died from swine flu, died from the result of an illness associated with it.
Not only were healthy young people catching swine flu and having a hard time with it, so were people in the high risk groups. These groups include; pregnant women, people with asthma, kidney disease, lowered immune systems and people with diabetes.
Symptoms of the disease include but are not limited to; fever, sore throat, stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Vomiting and loose bowel movements have been noted but are not in every case. A person could have one of these symptoms or all of them. It also has been reported that in many of the deaths that people seemed to be getting better when their fever returns making them very ill.
It was advised that immediate help should be sought if any of the following symptoms happen, in kids; fast and trouble breathing, bluish, not waking up, fever with rash, not wanting to be held and irritable, and not wanting to drink. In adults the list include; breathing trouble, pain in chest, dizziness and confusion, and vomiting that doesn`t seem to stop.
Swine flu germs seem to stay on surfaces for two to eight hours and someone infected with swine flu is contagious one day before and up to seven days after.
The best way to prevent swine flu is to wash hands frequently and not put hands up to the face in public. If a family member is sick, try to keep everything clean and stay away from that person as well as keeping hands washed. A vaccine has also been developed and is available for everyone to take.
Swine flu is spread by either touching a contaminated surface and then touching your mouth or nose or eyes, or it can be spread by breathing in the air of someone infected, since it is also air born. Not everyone is catching it, and the duration of sickness in people is different, it is also striking hard on people randomly.
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Swine Flu: Myths And Misconceptions
27/11/09
The swine flu pandemic has given rise to all sorts of myths and misconceptions. On the one hand, many believe it is no different from a normal bout of flu, and merits little concern; on the other, some have worried that it will be as devastating as the influenza pandemics of 1918-19, which claimed almost as many lives as the world war which preceded it.
The reality lies somewhere between these two extremes. Swine flu is a genuine threat (it has claimed almost 8,000 lives worldwide), but it causes only mild problems in the majority of people it infects, and the risk of infection is limited provided you take proper precautions. This article aims to help you understand the origins and symptoms of swine flu, giving you all the information you need for complete peace of mind.
Where has it come from?
The current swine flu pandemic is not the first global outbreak of swine influenza – in fact there was a major outbreak as long ago as 1918, when pigs suffered almost as much as humans during the post-war health crisis. However the 2009 pandemic is a new strain, and is in fact a hybrid of five different flu viruses: North American avian influenza, human influenza, North American swine influenza and two swine influenza viruses typically found in Europe and Asia. The strain has both Eurasian and North American genes, suggesting it evolved through international travel and contact between sufferers of different viruses.
The outbreak is believed to have begun on factory farms in Veracruz, Mexico, although there is evidence that it first arose among Asian pigs before being transported to America in a human host. When the virus first came to prominence in March this year, the Mexicans tried desperately to keep a lid on it; however there was little they could do to counter the reality of daily global travel and constant cross-border migration, and the virus spread rapidly. In June, less than three months after the Mexicans noticed the virus, the World Health Organisaton declared swine flu a pandemic.
Thankfully, it now seems that swine flu virus activity may have peaked in the US and some European countries – however other countries are still reporting sharp increases, so we`re definitely not out of the woods.
What are the Symptoms
Even if you have the virus, there is a strong likelihood you will experience only mild symptoms; these include fever, sore throat, coughing, vomiting nausea or diarrhea. In the majority of cases, the virus will have passed within six days.
However, if you are currently pregnant, or suffer from asthma, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, pneumonia or neurodevelopmental conditions, your susceptibility increases sharply. Swine flu can cause severe health problems for people in these health brackets, so, if you do fall into one of these categories, it`s best to take proactive measures.
What do I do if I have it?
If you are showing mild symptoms, such as coughing, sore throat or diarrhea, there`s little you can do but shut your doors, close your windows and sit it out at home. It`s not as severe as the plagues of the seventeenth century, where the authorities barricaded the infected inside their homes and daubed red crosses on their doors; but you will have a better chance of stopping the spread of your symptoms if you stay away from crowded places such as gyms, shopping malls, bars, clubs and restaurants. And you`ve got an excuse to get out of school or work – every cloud has a silver lining!
If you are starting to feel more severe symptoms, or if you more vulnerable to the virus for the reasons given above, it is recommended that you seek out a course of anti-virals and antibiotics straight away; oseltamivir or zanamivir are highly recommended.
How do I stop it spreading to me?
There is no protection against seasonal flu by existing vaccines. A recent study made by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that children had no preexisting immunity to the new strain however adults had some degree of immunity, particularly those over 60.
However a number of vaccines are available for swine flu: these include Pandemrix, ACAM-FLU-A, Fluzone, Influvac, Live attenuated (FluMist) and Optaflu. Consult your doctor or pharmacist to source the best available solution.
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Swine Flu – A Brief Awareness
14/11/09
Swine flu is believed to be originated in Mexico and is known as such as the majority of genes present in the virus are regular Swine flu genes, even though it also contains human and avian flu genes as well. The symptoms are identical to those of normal flu such as runny nose, fever, coughing and body aches. However, some victims experience vomiting and diarrhea as well, and disease gets spread similar to seasonal flu.
The popular myth earlier was that people eating pork or pork products contracted this virus, but this proved to be incorrect. The fear of being another verge of pandemic, swept the entire world, but was immediately proved that it did not occur even due to water contamination; and in reality it is an airborne respiratory disease.
Swine flu evolved as a critical ailment, now it has been identified, diagnosed and accordingly proper treatment is given. The disease is diagnosed clinically taking into consideration the people with whom the patient has association, and if they have this ailment or symptoms. This is done by taking a quick test called nasopharyngeal swab sample to see if that person is infected with influenza virus A or B.
The tests can also be negative indicating no flu infection or can give positive results indicating A or B virus. In case this test proves to be positive indicating B type influenza virus, it is safe as it is not Swine flu. A positive result indicating A type virus can result in that person having conventional flu or Swine flu. The accuracy of such tests is challenging, and owing to this, a comparative study is being done. Recently, CDC has reported that Swine flu can be detected in an hour; however, right now it is available only to the military.
Swine flu is diagnosed by taking a test in a specialized laboratory and the best treatment available now is prevention by vaccination. The effort and work by many laboratories has resulted in producing vaccines to prevent the disease and the first vaccine was a nasal spray vaccine released in October, 2009. This vaccine has been approved for all age group individuals from 2 to 49, except for pregnant women who are not recommended to inject this vaccine.
However, another injectable vaccine made using killed H1N1 became available from October second week, and is approved from 6 months child to elderly, besides including pregnant females. These vaccines have received approval by the CDC only after undergoing clinical trials in the aim of proving that these vaccines are safe as well as effective. However, this does not overrule the fact that caregivers need to be aware of the guidelines of injecting this vaccine.
There has been a report that two antiviral agents, Tamilflu (Oseltamivir) and Relenza (Zanamivir) help in reducing Swine flu affects and also prevent the A and B influenza symptoms. However, indiscriminate use of these drugs should be restricted, besides these drugs are not recommended for people suffering with flu symptoms for over 48 hours or more. Conversely, patients facing severe infections may need additional measures like ventilation assistance and treatment of infections such as pneumonia occurring in patients with flu infection. There are interim guidelines suggested by the CDC for pregnant females to the given treatment using two antiviral agents.
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Therefore people should know the various preventive and precautionary measures, which helps you in fighting the flu virus. Preventive measures become more important for a person who regularly gets in contact with an infected person.
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If somebody in your family has a weak immunity, you can take flu shots to prevent infections although the vaccinations are not advised to people who are allergic to certain types of food items such as eggs.
Eating a diet rich in minerals and vitamins helps people in swine flu prevention. Intake of vitamins such as vitamin C and B enhances the immune system of the body and prevents you from getting infected.
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It will most likely infect 30-40% of the U.S.
population, or about 100 million people, according to
flu expert Ira Longini, from the University of
Washington’s School of Public Health.
Initial supplies of the swine flu vaccine, which will
be available sometime between mid-September to late
October 2009, are expected to be very limited — barely
enough to inoculate the 160 million people who are at
high risk of becoming infected. An even bigger concern
is whether the fast-tracked vaccine is safe and
effective — since it’s being rushed to market without
the appropriate testing and safety evaluations.
There is a growing suspicion in the general population
and among certain members of the medical community,
including Dr. Joseph Mercola, the publisher of a
popular self-titled natural health newsletter, that
being exposed to this new swine flu vaccine might prove
to be more dangerous than the swine flu itself.
A new book, “The One-Minute Cure: The Secret to
Healing Virtually All Diseases,” offers compelling
evidence that the swine flu virus can be rendered
powerless in the body when one self-administers a
natural oxygenating substance. Madison Cavanaugh, the
book’s author, states that public fear is incorrectly
placed on the swine influenza virus itself. “Microbes,
germs, harmful bacteria and viruses, such as the swine
influenza virus, do not cause disease in and of
themselves,” Cavanaugh states.
“They do seek their natural habitat — such as an
oxygen-deficient body — rather than being the CAUSE of
the disease. It’s no different from the way mosquitoes
seek out stagnant water, but do not cause the pool to
become stagnant.”
Cavanaugh’s assertion is consistent with the findings
of Dr. Rudolf Virchow (1821 – 1902), also called the
“Father of Pathology.”
It is also supported by Louis Pasteur, the notable
19th century French chemist and microbiologist best
known for his remarkable breakthroughs in the causes
and prevention of disease, who recanted his germ theory
of disease at his deathbed, stating, “The microbe is
nothing. The terrain is everything.”
The terrain of which Pasteur spoke refers to an
oxygenated environment in the human body, which makes
for a strong immune system. A weakened or suppressed
state of the immune system only occurs when the human
body lacks oxygen, thereby allowing viruses, such as
the swine influenza virus, to breed.
It therefore stands to reason that the swine flu
virus does not CAUSE disease, but rather seeks out an
environment where it can thrive best — and that is in
oxygen-deprived bodies.
“A sufficiently oxygenated body is uninhabitable by
disease,” Cavanaugh states, and viruses can neither
survive nor thrive in it. Therefore, the best defense
against microbes, germs, harmful bacteria and viruses,
such as the swine flu virus, is to keep the body
oxygenated.”
Cavanaugh’s book, “The One-Minute Cure,” discusses
the therapeutic use of the only natural substance which
stimulates the movement of oxygen atoms from the
bloodstream to the cells to a dramatically greater
degree than is usually reached by other means.
The natural remedy can be self-administered at home
in less than a minute, and costs only 1-1/2 cents a day
to use.
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