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From: "Shirley" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:52 PM
Subject: Fw: Prevention of Flu




Prevent H1N1 Flu - Good Advice

      Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS,DRM,DNB (Intensivist and Thyroid 
specialist) having clinical experience of over 20 years. He has worked in 
institutions like Hinduja Hospital , Bombay Hospital , Saifee Hospital , 
Tata Memorial etc. Presently, he is heading our Nuclear Medicine Department 
and Thyroid clinic at Riddhivinayak Cardiac and Critical Centre, Malad (W).

     The following message given by him, I feel makes a lot of sense and is 
important for all to know.

      The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a 
global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible to avoid coming into 
contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so 
much of a problem as proliferation is.

      While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 
infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and 
development of secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully 
highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced (instead of 
focusing on how to sto ck N95 or Tamiflu):
   1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official 
communications).

     2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach.. Resist all temptations to touch any 
part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).

      3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you 
don't trust salt). *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the 
throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple 
gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the 
same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. 
Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative 
method.

     4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day 
with warm salt water . *Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti 
(very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but *blowing the nose hard 
once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt 
water is very effective in bringing down viral population.*
      Neti pots and sinus rinse kits are available at the drug store and 
relatively inexpensive..under $15.

      5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C 
(Amla and other citrus fruits). *If you have to supplement with Vitamin C 
tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.

     6. *Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. 
*Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse 
direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the 
stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm


      I suggest you pass this on to your entire e-list.  You never know who 
might pay attention to it -- and STAY ALIVE because of it.

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