Carla Hinsey

Now that fall is officially here the weather will soon be changing.  Before long it will begin to turn cold and the Flu Season is just around the corner.  With the onset of the Swine Flu showing up here in Tennessee I just wanted to post some things I have been reading on the best ways to help combat this most serious strain of flu.

Individuals MUST take responsibility for their own safety.  Learn all you can about ways to help you and your families avoid this years flu.  There are several things you can do personally to help detour the spread of the virus.  These things are simple and they should go a long way in helping you stay healthy.

Wash you hands with soap and warm water frequently.  Also get in the habit of carrying the hand sanitizers, the gels or the wipes work pretty well.  If your not already taking a daily multi-vitamin now would be a good time to start.  Vitamin C is also very important.  I have just recently read that it has been discovered that vitamin D is having a huge affect on the Swine Flu Virus.  Vitamin D is one of the vitamins that a lot of people are deficient in.  It doesn’t occur naturally in many different foods, but it is abundant in fish.  The body doesn’t assimilate it well without sunlight.

If your not a big fish eater, then start taking the fish oil supplements.  The Omega 3 and Omega 6 are high in Vitamin D.  The Omega’s also have other benefits for your overall health, such as it helps to lower your cholesterol, clean plaque out of your arteries, and lubricates your joints.

As I find out more information I will post here to help us all to stay as healthy as we can during this up coming flu season.  Remember, please do all of us a favor, if your sick STAY HOME.

Tags: swine flu

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