CDC H1N1 Flu Updates Direct Link.
Update Nov. 16, 2009: FTC Warns Internet Peddlers that Marketing Unproven H1N1 Flu Products May Be Illegal. View here.
Update Oct. 6, 2009: Fox News interviews doctor who warns Swine Flu Vaccines are more deadly than the flu itself. View here.
Update Sept. 3, 2009: Is the Swine Flu Vaccine Safe? A leak reveals concern of neurologists over 25 deaths in America. The vaccine may be linked to a rare nerve disease. Read more here. Major exposé on flu vaccine by 60 Minutes — watch video here.
Update Aug. 13, 2009:Flu Drugs ‘Unhelpful’ in Children. Research has cast doubt on the policy of giving antiviral drugs to children for swine flu. Read more from Health Freedom Alliance here.
Update July 12, 2009: Executive Order 13295 of April 4, 2003 provides for the "apprehension, detention, or conditional release of individuals to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of suspected communicable diseases." This could mean mandatory quarantine if the flu shot is refused. View the Executive order here.
Update July 10, 2009: Children and Pregnant Women Targeted in U.S. Swine Flu Mass Vaccination Program. Why is the swine flu vaccine targeting those least likely to need it? The answer, of course, is that swine flu vaccines have nothing to do with public health and everything to do with generating billions of dollars in profits for Big Pharma. Read More.
Update June 23, 2009: A video message from the NVIC, Swine Flu Vaccine: Will We Have a Choice? View Here.
Update June 15, 2009: Some are wondering if Swine Flu is a hoax by large drug companies to sell vaccines. Read More.
Update June 11, 2009: The World Health Organization has declared the Swine Flu (H1N1 virus) to be Pandemic Level 6. What does that mean? Read More.
It is now more important than ever to understand what you can do to boost your immune system, stay as healthy as possible and protect yourself and your family. Home care tips are given later in this blog post.
Update May 16, 2009: As of Today 8451 cases of Swine Flu have been reported - over half of the cases (4751) are in the US! There have been 76 deaths total. Massachusetts declared marshal law giving the governor power to require mandatory vaccinations. The Istanbul International Airport is scanning passengers for the H1N1 virus with a thermal camera. Read More.
Update May 8, 2009: "This really isn't swine flu. It's H1N1 virus. We want to say to consumers here and abroad that there is no risk to you, there is no scientific evidence whatsoever that there is any link between consuming pork, prepared pork products, and the H1N1 virus," says Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Update May 2, 2009 4:27p.m. PST. Please read entire article for updates. The World Health Organization has raised the current level of influenza pandemic alert from phase 4 to phase 5.
Article: Homeopathy has had a great track record for flu epidemics in the past. For example in the great flu epidemic of 1918 those treated by homeopathic physicians had a mortality rate of 1.05% while the mortality rate of people treated with traditional drugs was 30% to 60%. Of the fifteen hundred cases reported at the Homeopathic Medical Society of the District of Columbia there were only fifteen deaths. Recoveries in the National Homeopathic Hospital were 100%. Dr. T. A. McCann, MD, Dayton, Ohio reported that of 1,000 cases of influenza in Ohio there were no deaths. It is now thought that the deaths that did occur were from a secondary streptococcal pneumonia infection that was not recognized at the time and not the flu. It is suspected that the infection was treated with aspirin which caused Rye Syndrome.
"Influenza" refers to many strains of viral illness that are more intense than a common cold, and typically include fever, muscle aching, headache, and fatigue. Some kinds of flu have cold-like symptoms with sore throat or respiratory involvement; others focus on the digestive tract, with diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. If a strain of flu with a characteristic set of symptoms is “going around,” a homeopathic remedy that matches them can often be used preventatively. When a person is ill, a homeopathic remedy should be chosen to match the specific symptoms. Homeopaths across the world are working together to try to determine the best remedy or set of remedies that most closely matches the symptoms of the current Swine Flu outbreak. I will keep you posted on the results via my eNewsletter. Symptoms of Swine Flu include rapid onset of high fever, coughing, fatigue and headache. It is thought that the Swine Flu is more virulent because it is uncommon and our immune systems have not had a chance to develop resistance.
Staying calm and being prepared are the two most important things you can do. Know how to boost your immune system, reduce risk, and how to take care of yourself should you become ill. If you think you have the Swine Flu, call your doctor.
THE BEST WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
Fruits & Dark Green Leafy Vegetables: Eat fruits & plenty of dark green leafy vegetables. They have anti-oxidents to boost the immune system. Include garlic and onions in your daily diet.
Vitamin C: The recommended dose for healthy adults is at least 1000mg. Speak to your doctor if you have kidney disease before taking Vitamin C. It is important to increase your water intake when taking Vitamin C.
Echinacea angustifolia: Put 5 drops of the tincture in water, 3 times daily during infection, or 1 time daily for up to 2 weeks to help boost immune system, followed by a 1-2 week break.
Astragalus: is a medicinal herb that helps strengthen the immune system.
Ferrum Phosphoricum 6X: (Homeopathic Cell Salt) is excellent when you first feel the signs you are getting sick. Take 4 pellets in warm water every hour for the first 12 hours.
Get Enough Rest and Sleep: Nothing affects the immune system's performance more than sleep deprivation. Most adults require between 7-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep per night.
Manage Stress: Make sure you're getting enough down time. Exercise is a great way to reduce your stress. Yoga and meditation have been proven to reduce stress levels.
Hygiene: Simple hygienic practices such as washing your hands with hot soapy water, especially before eating or after using the bathroom, have been shown to reduce the spreading of infections.
Avoid Crowded Areas: If you are immuno-compromised or have small children, it's best to avoid crowded places when possible. Airplanes are notorious for spreading airborne infections.
Influenzinum 9C: At the moment, there is a general consensus among Homeopaths that the remedy Influenzinum potency 9C might be a useful prophylactic to avoid getting the flu. Only try this method if you have NOT had a flu shot. If you want to try this, take 25 pellets once a week for a total of 8 weeks.
Face Mask: Use HEPA Face Mask rated N95. Find out more.
SOME HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES USEFUL TO HAVE ON HAND IN THE EVENT YOU DO GET THE FLU
Aconitum napellus: A flu that comes on suddenly and intensely—with fever, anxiety, constricted pupils, and strong thirst—is likely to respond to this remedy. The person may feel fearful or agitated, and the fever can alternate with chills. Symptoms are often worst around midnight. Exposure to cold wind or a shock of some kind often precedes the illness.
Arsenicum Alba: A person who needs this remedy during flu feels chilly and exhausted, along with an anxious restlessness. The person may be thirsty, but often only takes small sips. If the digestive system is involved, nausea with burning pain, or vomiting and acrid diarrhea may occur. If the flu is respiratory, a watery, runny nose with sneezing paroxysms and a dry or wheezing cough are often seen. The person’s head usually feels hot, while the rest of the body is chilly.
Belladonna: Sudden, intense symptoms — including fever, red face, hot skin, and extreme sensitivity to light and jarring — suggest a need for this remedy. The person may have a very red sore throat, a pounding headache, a nagging cough, or other throbbing and inflammatory symptoms. Despite high fever, the person’s hands and feet may feel cold, or chills and heat may alternate.
Bryonia: When a person is very grumpy and feels miserable with the flu, wanting only to lie still and be left alone, this remedy is likely to be useful. Headache, muscle aches, and cough or stomach pain may be the major symptoms. Everything feels worse from even the slightest motion. The person’s mouth usually is dry, with a thirst for long cold drinks.
Eupatorium perforliatum: Flu with deep pain occurring in the legs or back (“as if the bones would break”) often responds to this remedy. Pain may be felt in the eyeballs, with a heavy sensation in the head. Illness often begins with chills and thirst, followed by high fever. Chills may be felt in the back and legs, and the aching in the bones is worse from motion. The person feels “wiped out” and miserable.
Ferrum phosphoricum: This remedy may be helpful during flu with fever that can come on suddenly, headache, rosy cheeks, and a feeling of weariness. Sensitive eyes, a short hard cough, strong thirst, and vomiting after eating are other indications. This remedy is often helpful in early stages of flu or fever, even if symptoms are not especially clear.
SUGGESTED DOSAGE
- If you are already under the care of a Homeopath, call your homeopath before self-prescribing.
- Look for the remedy that most matches the symptoms you are having.
- Take only one remedy at a time.
- Use 30C potency for acute ailments.
- Take one pellet under the tongue every 15 minutes in the first hour.
- Take every 30 minutes in the second hour, and once an hour after that as needed.
- If you feel better STOP; the remedy has started to work. If you feel worse at any point, STOP and allow the remedy to work.
- In Homeopathy less is best. If there is no change or you feel worse throughout the day, choose the next remedy that most matches your symptoms. Call a Homeopath.
- The use of aspirin is not recommended.
A complete Homeopathic Flu Kit is available from Washington Homeopathics here. It's best to work with a Homeopath when using this kit.
If you are at all concerned about your health call your health care professional.
MORE INFORMATION
- Flu Solutions has some of the most up to date information
- Homeopathy and the Treatment of Epidemic , a slide presentation
- Winter Cold & Flu Care , an article by Myra Nissen, & Margo Adams, Homeopathic Consultants
- VACCINE GUIDE: RISKS AND BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS by Randalll Neustaedter, OMS, LAc, CCH is an important book to help you understand the pros and cons about vaccination is . Available Here.
- Vaccinations? You Have a Choice, an article by Myra Nissen, & Margo Adams, Homeopathic Consultants
- California Department of Public Health
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