Swine Flu

Swine flu is one of the most dangerous viral outbreaks that we have faced for decades, that is the opinion of the World Health Organization, the leading authority on such matters. 

The difference between swine flu and normal influenza is the strength.  The flu itself is a big killer, causing thousands of death a year across the globe.  But it is almost always amongst the young, old and already very ill that it can be fatal.

Not so swine flu.  Swine flu is a stronger variant of the influenza virus and can effect far stronger people.  So it is important that you do everything you can to avoid it – and that you have a very strong immune system in place should you get.

If it is such a massive and dangerous outbreak how is it that you can fight back against it?

Basic Swine Flu Health Tips

Firstly you should follow the same basic health tips that would serve you well in avoiding general viruses.

• Always wash your hands.  Viruses can live for many hours upon hard surfaces.  Therefore there is every chance that you will come into contact with a virus that an infected person left by touching hours ago.  By washing your hands regularly you reduce the risk of such viruses entering your body.
• Don't touch your eyes or mouth.  Viruses will be present on your hands, and eyes and mouths are the most common access point for them.  By making sure that you keep your hands away from these points you dramatically reduce the chances of contracting swine flu.
• Keep away from ill people.  Even if they don't have swine flu any sort of illnesses can attack the immune system, reducing its effectiveness in fighting off swine flu should you come into contact with it. 
• Get plenty of sleep.  Your body needs sleep to help repair itself, sleep will ensure that it is in the best condition possible.

Improving your immune system

Avoidance won't always work though.  Which is why you must have a strong immune system in place to beat swine flu. 

The best way of ensuring this is by enjoying a high antioxidant diet, and healthy lifestyle.

• Antioxidants are massively beneficial in fighting off illnesses, including viruses such as swine flu.
• Foods rich in antioxidants, help ensure that the body, including the immune system, is working in peak condition.
• Antioxidant rich foods may help remove large amounts of compacted waste from the bodies colon, waste that acts as a breeding ground for viruses and harmful bacteria.
• Antioxidants can improve the condition of the skin.  Since the skin acts as the first layer of defense against any viruses such improvements can really help.
• A healthy varied diet including your "5 a day" help to provide the proteins and fibers needed to keep organs in the best shape they can be, organs needed for the immune system to function at tip top condition.

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