swine flu or H1N1 virus can be easily misunderstood as a common flu. It has all the symptoms of a common flu and this is the reason why it is spreading like wild fire across the continents. Some people have recently claimed that traditional chinese medicines can not only be used to prevent its infection but also to cure this deadly virus. An article published from Ditan Hospital

in

Beijing has explicitly reported this.

Ganoderma is one of the well known Traditional Chinese Medicine which has been found to be effective on a number of modern health problems but how can it help us in our fight against Swine-flu virus too. Well, I don’t have any doubts about ganoderma’s worthiness but how can we be sure it can really help us or our family. I’ve read a number of reports on symptoms of H1N1 i.e. Swine flu virus and precautions to prevent getting infected from it.

If we look at the symptoms of Swine Flu which are nothing but symptoms that are commonly caused by cold or flu which may or may not be caused due to swine flu. Now, if we can prevent these symptoms then we can easily prevent a H1N1 virus infection. Can we be infected with this contagious swine flu and test H1N1 positive without showing any of these symptoms. I do not think that anyone can skip these symptoms get infected with this deadly virus.

How Ganoderma can help in preventing Swine-Flu Symptoms?

1. Preventing Coldness or Chill
2. Preventing Cough
3. Preventing Body Fatigue
4. Anti inflammatory properties of Ganoderma prevent fever
5. Head aches and Body Aches
6. Sore throat
7. Stuffy nose

Anyone who is healthy and fit with or without using ganoderma or any other traditional or alternative herbs and his/her immunity system is also good can easily prevent getting infected with any such virus if he/she is also following some precautionary measures.

Those who are taking herbs as a preventive health maintenance measure for quiet some time now will have further improved there immunity system and are therefore less likely to get infected.

Your can read more on how can you you get protection from H1N1 Virus by reading top 20 questions and answers at Medical News Today’s website.

More information on Ganoderma Natural Health Care system and how can it help you to be healthy and fit in modern time is available at healthyganoderma.com

Yogesh Bailwal has been promoting Ganoderma and Reishi Ganoderma based natural health care products to those who are seeking natural health in today’s atmosphere of polluted environment and polluted lifestyle. He accidentally discovered ganoderma and its health benefits when he was going through a difficult time.

He believes in ganoderma’s natural way of working on our body system and thinks that it is a perfect solution for those who are unable to take care of there health due to illness, age, disability, working condition, habits or any other factor which prevent a person from following other natural ways to health like exercising, yoga, meditation, sports etc. He manages a website on ganoderma and natural ways to care for health.

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Can Swine flu symptoms Be Prevented With Herbs?

By Shawn Stoik

Wow! What is going on in the world these days? It seems that every time I turn around there is some sort of bad news about the economy or real estate market and now the infamous Swine Flu which has reached epidemic proportions! News and Panic of the Swine Flu is spreading like wild fire, but there are things you can do to prepare and protect yourself as well as clever ways to use this opportunity to make smarter decisions for your financial future!

What is the Swine Flu?

The Swine flu is caused by a strain of flu that is native to pigs. Symptoms of swine flu appear to be similar to other general strains of the flu. Most cases appear to exhibit only mild symptoms, however there are some which have become worse and even fatal.

3 Simple Ways to Prepare and Protect Yourself:

There are some very simple ways to protect yourself from catching Swine Flu:

1-Masks: If you live in an area where there are larger outbreaks and the sickness is spreading quickly, it would be smart to wear a surgical mask to protect yourself from the spread of airborne pathogens. Also cover your mouth whenever you have to sneeze or cough, using a tissue that you can throw away.

2- Hand Sanitizer: This is a simple and inexpensive way to kill germs on your hands to both protect yourself and limit spread of any germs from person to person or commonly touched items such as door handles or stair railings.

3- Wash your Hands!: This is the most obvious but sometimes most missed method of protecting yourself from the spread of any illness. Don’t forget to wash your hands!

Swine Flu’s Effect on Business and E-commerce:

It seems that nothing drives people to the media and the news like the breakout of a pandemic. The Swine flu has people listening to news updates daily and even hourly for any new facts about what is going on with this worldwide illness. The swine flu may even stir up increased business for some online business people. The fear of getting sick may cause some to want to stay home and avoid contact with large groups, increasing the likelihood of people who will choose to stay home and do their shopping and business online.

The more I hear about recent scares on the news such as swine flu and the recession, the more relieved I am to have chosen an online career instead of a traditional 9-5 job or bricks-and-mortar style business. E-commerce and Online Marketing is just so much more resistant to the effects of the recession or the negative impacts of an epidemic like the swine flu. Plus, by working online and at home, I definitely don’t have to worry as much about the chances of infection from constant person to person contact.

While the Swine flu is definitely nothing to be excited about, it is a very real threat and everyone should do what they can to be aware and protect themselves. I also think that a savvy, forward-thinking person can take this opportunity and make the most of it by making smart health and business decisions for their future!

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Shawn Stoik is an accomplished Entrepreneur, Top Internet Marketer and International Team Mentor who trains both Total Beginners and Seasoned Pros to achieve Financial Freedom by creating wealth and prosperity online! For more information on the Top Internet Marketing Tactics that you can use Now to build the most successful online business, please visit http://www.make1kaday.com

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By David P. Lee

A Swine Flu virus has health officials around the world working to contain the growing outbreak. One out of every five residents of Mexico’s most populous city wore masks to protect themselves against the virus as Mexico City seems to be the epicenter of the outbreak. As many as 103 deaths have been attributed to the swine flu so far with many more feared to be on the horizon. The health department of Mexico said an additional 1,614 reported cases have been documented.

So far, however, only 18 of the deaths in Mexico have been confirmed by laboratory tests to be from swine flu virus and reported to the World Health Organization as such.

In the US preparations have been upgraded for a possible swine flu virus outbreak after 20 cases were reported, also the first cases of the virus was reported in Canada on Sunday — six mild cases.

Swine flu or Swine Influenza is a contagious respiratory sickness that is normally only found in pigs. It is caused by a type-A influenza virus. Outbreaks in pigs occur year-round. The current strain is a new variation of an H1N1 virus, which is a mix of human and animal versions.

Normaly the swine flu virus only spreads from animal to person containing the spread but When the flu spreads person-to-person, it can continue to mutate, making it harder to combat because people have no natural immunity.

The symptoms are similar to the common flu. They include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite, coughing, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Learn more about swine flu and how to treat it in the link below.

The swine flu virus spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes around another person. People can become infected by touching something with the flu virus on it and then touching their mouth, nose or eyes.

Calling it a “public health emergency of international concern” the World Health Organization (WHO) is very concerned. The WHO also says a public health emergency is an occurrence or imminent threat of illness or health conditions caused by bioterrorism, epidemic or pandemic disease, or highly fatal infectious agents or toxins that pose serious risk to a significant number of people.

Swine Flu Virus Protection?

Advice of health experts is to follow common-sense instructions: Wash your hands, stay home if you’re sick and listen to your local health authorities. Advice from the CDC about the situation is, “Very frequent hand-washing is something that we talk about time and time again and that is an effective way to reduce transmission of disease,”. They also advise, “If you’re sick, it’s very important that people stay at home. If your children are sick, have a fever and flu-like illness, they shouldn’t go to school. And if you’re ill, you shouldn’t get on an airplane or another public transport to travel. Those things are part of personal responsibility in trying to reduce the impact. ”

Swine Flu Symptoms

It is also noted that swine flu symptoms are relatively general and nonspecific. “So many different things can cause these symptoms. it is a dilemma,” says one doctor interviewed by CNN. “It is a challenge that we are wrestling with. There is not a perfect test right now to let a doctor know that a person has the Swine Flu.” It has been noted that most individuals with Swine Flu had an early on set of fever. Also it was common to see dizziness, body aches and vomiting in addition to the common sneezing, headache and other cold symptoms.

If you become sick and notice early onset of body aches, vomiting and dizziness you should consult with your doctor immediately. Although it is very unlikely that you have the Swine Flu virus, you should get medical confirmation just to be safe.

This Swine Flu virus outbreak could be a very dangerous epidemic or just another bump in the road. Health officials are still trying to figure out where exactly the virus originated, how transmissible it is and why it is mild in some cases and deadlier in others. In the mean time. Wash your hands, use common sense and be on a heightened alert to signs and symptoms of the Swine Flu virus. See you doctor if any unusual flu like symptoms occur.

Check out our blog for more information about the

Swine Flu Virus and how to protect yourself.

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By Viola Bontrager

The government has issued several reports and guidelines to help families prepare for a swine flu pandemic, should it happen. They are recommending stocking up on supplies such as hand sanitizers, masks, vaccinations, emergency food reserves, etc.

Coupled with everything that seems to be on the horizon as far as a coming food shortage, and emergency situations, it does make sense to prepare ourselves or at least have an emergency preparedness plan that is in place.

When an outbreak like Swine or Asian flu hits, a whole city can be quarantined for several weeks, and many of us will be quite relieved if we have enough food laid up to last through that.’

During a pandemic, what often happens is that there is a rush for emergency supplies, which quickly vaporizes them. And usually the civilian or government supplies are only for a short term and remaining reserves are distributed quickly.

They HIGHLY recommend stocking up on emergency items NOW before panic buying occurs and the “breakout” announcement is made on the 6 o’clock News.

If there is, in fact, a Swine Flu outbreak, the demand will be huge for things like food reserves, breathing masks, etc…

Symptoms of Swine or Asian Flu include:

• fever
• cough,
• sore throat
• muscle aches
• eye infections
• pneumonia
• severe respiratory diseases

The symptoms of avian influenza may depend on which specific virus subtype and strain caused the infection.

As with anything that happens in life, do not panic! Simply prepare for the worst and the worst case scenario is that you will have emergency supplies on hand for come what may, for the next 30 years!

PREPARE NOW while time is still on your side and you can get the preparedness supplies you and your family need, and you will never HAVE the need to panic!

Visit our Survival Skills website for more emergency related articles. And visit our site about Swine Flu to learn how you can prepare for anything, come what may!

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By Sandy Powers

Every day our bodies are attacked by viruses and bacteria that weaken our immune system and make us more vulnerable to diseases like the Swine Flu.

Swine Flu is a serious disease. All flues are serious. Even with the flu shots so many people get, around 36,000 people die in the United States yearly from the flu. The concern is that a pandemic may occur. If it does, many more people will die. A pandemic is a disease that affects people worldwide. An epidemic is more contained.

The Swine Flu is a respiratory illness that is spread from pigs to humans to other humans. We spread it to each other much like we do colds-coughing, sneezing, and touching things with the virus on it. Wearing masks offer little protection unless you are also wearing disposable gloves and wash your hands well after disposing of both, then disinfecting the sink and handles. Unrealistic.

Symptoms are regular flu symptoms-fever, running nose, sore throat, and you can develop vomiting and diarrhea.

Treatment: Antibiotics don’t work against viruses. The antivirals may work but problems are developing that viruses are becoming immune to them. Plus to work, you must take them within 48 hours of contact. Often, with the flu, you don’t recognize the symptoms until it is too late for the antivirals to work.

So, how can we protect ourselves?

We keep our immune system in top shape so that if we do contact the Swine Flu, our bodies will fight serious complications. We boost our immune system with certain foods.

Double the orange juice. Don’t forget the kids. Have them trade some of that apple juice for orange juice.

Eat carrots, sweet potatoes, and sweet bell peppers.

Beans, whole grains, nuts, especially walnuts, shrimp, and red meat.

Garlic and onions are great for boosting the immune system.

Get your Vitamin D from the sun 15 minutes a day. Make sure your kids go outside after school for 15 minutes without sunscreen.

Drink plenty of liquids throughout the day to prevent dehydration even if you have no symptoms.

A meal that is loaded with immune boosters is Chili. Make with ground beef, red, green, and yellow sweet peppers, tomatoes, garlic, onions, and lots of beans.

By Sandy Powers

Cancer survivor Sandy Powers is the author of the award winning guide to health, Organic for Health.

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