H1N1 Swine FluWith the recent H1N1 swine flu scare, many people are seeking natural treatments to prevent catching it. Not surprising is the fact that more children than adults have been acquiring this terrible disease and dying from it. Why? The most obvious reason is because children constantly put their hands and other objects in their mouths. They unknowingly transmit the virus from the object they've touched into their systems. The single most important thing you and your family can do is wash your hands. Washing your hands frequently in warm water not only protects you from H1N1 swine flu, but many other bacteria. Another great idea is to keep hand sanitizers throughout your home. This can be an added bit of security. As you pass through your home, squirt some sanitizer. The effect of the alcohol in sanitizers helps kill bacteria. A final thing to watch is putting your hands in your face. Most people do this without even thinking about it: placing your hand under your chin while working, scratching your face, or rubbing your eyes. Remember, most times, we don't wash our hands before touching our faces. Refrain from this, because it can spread the virus, as well. Widely talked about is the fact that the H1N1 swine flu takes up to 2-3 days after you first come in contact with it for you to show symptoms. A natural thing that many of us do can to prevent the virus from progressing: gargling your throat with warm salt water. Yes, this natural sore throat remedy can help eliminate the progression of H1N1! Simple gargling allows you to expel the virus from your throat. Additionally, using salt water solution for your nose has the same effect. First, blow your nose, then apply the salt water solution. Blow again. That simple! To use the salt water solution, mix 1/4 teaspoon of salt to purified water. Place 3-4 drops in each nostril with a medicine dropper. Repeat every two hours, or as needed until symptoms subside. Finally, drinking warm liquids, such as tea, coffee, or cocoa can stop H1N1 in its tracks. Drinking warm liquids offers the opposite effect of gargling. Warm liquids push the virus into our stomachs where it cannot spread. Surprisingly, more women drink warm liquids than men. It is noted that men catch H1N1 swine flu faster than women, and this could be a reason. So let's get proactive about the battle against this virus! Use natural treatments to fight the bug. Wash your hands regularly! Use hand sanitizers! Gargle your throat and rinse your nostrils with salt water! And drink lots and lots of warm liquids whenever you can! We can beat this virus, the natural way.
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