Also, if you start hearing yourself or others snorting like a pig, see your 
doctor immediately, or, better yet, call 911!  Hahahahahahahaha!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Vinny Samarco" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:41 AM
Subject: Fw: Prevention of Flu


> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Shirley" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <"Undisclosed-Recipient:;"@invalid.domain>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:52 PM
> Subject: Fw: Prevention of Flu
>
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> 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.
>
> .
>