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Flu Virus Help: Get and Stay Healthy This Winter! FluHelp.org has a very simple goal: To provide useful information about effective techniques for preventing and treating the flu virus. Despite what you may have heard, even the annual flu vaccine does not provide guaranteed protection against catching the flu. In fact, some experts believe flu vaccines may actually do more harm than good. There are, however, some very effective natural anti-flu strategies that you can begin using almost immediately. (Note: Be sure to read our health disclaimer.) Help us help others! We want this web site to be as helpful as possible. Although we've managed to compile a good list of the best natural flu prevention techniques and flu treatments, it is by no means comprehensive. Please help us out by sending your own natural flu remedies and experiences to info@fluhelp.org. Thanks a lot!
-- Although a flu infection can be dangerous, the vast majority of people who come down with the flu recover within a week or two. -- There are several effective ways to avoid getting the flu - both by minimizing your exposure to the flu virus and by strengthening your immune system in order to fight it off. -- A handful of natural flu remedies exist which can provide relief if you do come down with the virus. -- Beware of most over-the-counter flu remedies -- especially the expensive ones! Unfortunately, the vast majority of products sold as "natural flu remedies" are a waste of money and have little or no positive effect on your health. How to avoid getting the flu: 7 things that really work 5. Reduce stress. Too much stress has a highly negative impact on your overall health and, over time, it will make you much more susceptible to a flu infection. Studies show that prolonged stress is at least partially responsible for 90% of all illness and disease. Regular exercise and sufficient sleep both help reduce stress levels. Also, meditation is a proven stress-buster that is easy, enjoyable and can be used on a daily basis. 6. Wash your hands often. Also, carry a bottle of alcohol-based hand sanitizer with you and use it frequently, especially after you touch anything that others have touched recently (like doorknobs). 7. Eat immune-boosting foods on a daily basis. A healthy diet, including a few proven immune-boosting foods, is one of the best ways to avoid catching the flu. The best flu-fighting foods are:
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The following techniques have been shown to help minimize your exposure to the flu virus and reduce your odds of getting sick. 1. Keep your hands away from your face and head. The flu virus enters your body through the eyes, nose, mouth, and possibly even the ears. 2. Get fresh air every day. During the winter the dry heat from indoor heating systems dries out your mucous membranes and makes you more susceptible to viruses. If you can, during the day, crack open a window or two to give your body some relief. 3. Drink little or no alcohol during flu season. Too much alcohol impairs liver and immune function, which leaves you open to all kinds of infections. Heavy drinkers are especially susceptible to flu infections. Also, alcohol dehydrates your body which is always bad during flu season. 4. Don't smoke... and avoid smoke-filled places. First and second-hand smoke significantly impairs your immune system. It also dries out your nasal passages and paralyzes cilia, the small hairs in your nose and lungs that help keep out viruses. 5. Take regular saunas. Many experts believe that taking a sauna several times a week can help to keep you from getting the flu. Many people, especially in Europe, takes saunas just for this reason. The air you breath in a sauna is too hot for cold and flu viruses to survive.
Hydrogen Peroxide HealingDaily.com: Hydrogen peroxide in the ears for the flu Colloidal Silver Colloidal silver is a strong natural antibiotic and antiviral substance. It seems to disable an enzyme that harmful bacteria and viruses need in order to survive in the human body, killing them relatively quickly. Many people swear by colloidal silver's ability to 'knock-out' a flu infection within hours, especially when used as soon as symptoms appear. You can learn more here: Colloidal Silver: Frequently Asked Questions Elderberry Elderberry has very strong antioxidant properties and has been used to fight illness for centuries. Recent studies show that it may have potent antiviral and immune-boosting properties. Some people use elderberry extract to significantly shorten the duration of flu infections. More info here: KCWeb.com: Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) Overview
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