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.
>
> .
>
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