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  Microsoft, of all people, has put up a flu assessment test that will give you advice on whether you have flu, whether you need to just say home and get some rest, or whether you need to see a doctor. The concern is that people will be flooding doctor’s offices and hospitals because of the swine flu scare, and most probably won’t need it. Plus, the more you’re out and about when you don’t need to be, the longer it takes to recover – not to mention the bigger the chance of spreading around even more. I think it’s a brilliant idea, and a useful tool. Here’s the link – https://h1n1.cloudapp.net/Default.aspx Don’t forget to do the most you can to prevent getting sick in the first place. Part of the reason you haven’t heard from me is there is this bug, or 2 going around at the spa. I’m the last one standing. There was one stomach flu going around, and now a second different one seems to be making the rounds. And it spreads fast. I went back in to cover for my boss tonight, and the other girl started feeling bad. They had been working together for a couple of hours. I’m in serious attack mode eating immune boosting foods and taking extra vitamin C. I think I’m even going to make a pot of chicken soup. Review this artcle and make sure you’re doing everything you can to keep you and your family healthy – Swine Flu – 20 Ounces of Prevention Take care of yourself!

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The media frenzy continues over the swine flu. Scare mongers are doing what they do best – driving people into an intense state of fear. There’s threats of forced vaccinations with untested vaccines. This summer was shorter and cooler than any on record – except in the states of Oregon and Washington – so we didn’t get our annual build up of vitamin D. Tomatoes are sitting on the vines not ripening. And schools in many areas have started even earlier.
It has all the makings of a truly terrible flu season. You might be wondering if there is anything you can do to protect you and your family.  An ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure, right?
First, remember that it’s flu. It’s not contagious cancer. Put it in perspective.

Right now, our best offense is a good defense. Here are some tips to help keep you and your family healthy –

Eat your 5-9, or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day.
Take your vitamins. I’m adding Vitamin B12, C, D, and Zinc to hopefully give me a little more of an edge.

Get enough sleep. Your body uses sleep time to repair. A tired body is a weakened body.
Get 30 minutes of exercise a day. That doesn’t mean you have to go to the gym. Just move your body for 30 minutes a day. Walk, vacuum, dance…
Do not get chilled. We are in a flucuating weather pattern where you can easily get wet and cold. That lowers your immune response. Don’t worry about looking cool right now. Stay warm and dry.
Stay at least 5 feet away from anyone with sniffles and coughs.
Wash your hands often.
Change your hand towels daily.
Wipe down kitchen counters, bath room, and door knobs to help prevent the spread of germs.
Use a disinfectant wipe on telephones and keyboards.
If you feel sick – STAY HOME!
In today’s world its a badge of honor to go to work no matter how sick your are. That’s crazy, and that’s how this stuff spreads. Not to mention that it takes you longer to recover that way.

Parents – Do Not Send Your Kids To School Sick!

If you think you have flu, call the doctor’s office. They will tell you if you need to come in.

There are also a number of foods and vitamins that will help you prevent the flu, or help you reduce the effects of the symptoms and the duration of your attack should you get the flu:

Foods that strengthen your immune system -

Almonds, apricots, broccoli, canteloupe, carrots, cashews, celery, chicken, chocolate, citrus fruits, garlic, dark greens, eggs, fruits, garlic, green tea, mango, meat, mushrooms, onion, peaches, peanuts, pineapple, pumpkin, spinach, squash, sweet potato, tomato, tomato products, walnuts, watermelon.

Essential nutrients to build your immune system –

Anti-oxidants (especially vitamins C & E and lycopene), Vitamin A, Vitamin D (get out in the sun a little!), Omega 3s, folate, protein, magnesium, and zinc.

It is vitally important to get exercise and reduce stress. Exercise reduces stress, so the two go hand in hand. Breathing exercises and Yoga help too.

Foods that act as anti-virals-

Apple, blueberries, broccoli, cabbage, cayenne, garlic, herbs, honey, lemon, mustard, onion, plums, raspberries.

Foods that help you reduce your flu symptoms and duration –

Garlic, Echinacea, Cayenne pepper, Lemon juice (fresh), Tomato Juice, Orange juice, Vitamin C, Ginger, Green tea, Chicken Soup, lots of fruits.

Avoid Dairy

Use steam or humidifier.

If you know you have been exposed to flu, don’t wait for symptoms. Start your attack right away – eating more fruits and vegetables, drinking orange juice and green tea, and taking your vitamins – especially vitamin C, vitamin D, and Zinc. It’s no coincidence that flu season starts when we have less exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D is very important.

And please, if you are feeling sick – stay home. Do not go to school, or to work, or to the mall. I can’t say that enough. Please have some regard for your fellow human beings.

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In this day and age, the thought of getting sick is pretty scary. Isn’t it time you stared doing everything in your power to live a healthy lifestyle and cut your risk of getting sick? The information for this article was taken from High Energy Eating. Now you can find out more about what foods you can eat that will help you stay healthy. I have to wrn you though – you’ll lose weight without dieting, you’ll slow the aging process down to a crawl, and you’ll be looking great. If you can handle those side effects, get this ground breaking, no BS healthy eating club so you can have this important information at your fingertips here – http://RebelWithaFork.com

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OK, everyone is going crazy over this swine flu thing.

Step back, take a deep breath, and take a drink of orange juice.

Feel better?

I just got a note from my daughter’s school about another school in a neighboring district that has closed because of one suspected case of this flu.

Think about this. We are closing schools because one person might have flu? HELLO?

My sister’s friend called while I was their last night and asked if she should keep her son home from school beacuse he might get flu. Now, he is medically chellenged, but there is one suspected case of flu in the entire county.

C’mon guys. It’s flu.

Yes, it will spread globally. Everything will. People travel all over the world every single day. That’s the nature of our world now. Are you going to live in a bubble?

The best thing you can do is get yourself healthy so you’re less at risk.

Of course the other benefits of getting healthy are -

More energy to enjoy life

Think clearly, no more mental fog

Take fewer prescription drugs – avoid side effects and save tons of money

Look great -you’ll look younger longer, your skin will have a healthy glow, your weight won’t be a problem anymore,

There’s probably a hundred great reasons to get healthy. Which ones are most important to you?

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 With the swine flu spreading around the world, you might be wondering if there is anything you can do to protect you and your family.

There are common sense preventatative measures that you can take that I talked about in yesterday’s post.

And you can help stop the spread of this flu by staying home if you are sick (except for trips to the doctor.)

There are also a number of foods and vitamins that will help you prevent the flu, or help you reduce the effects of the symptoms and the duration of your attack should you get the flu:

Foods that strengthen your immune system -

Almonds, apricots, broccoli, canteloupe, carrots, cashews, celery, chicken, chocolate, citrus fruits, garlic, dark greens, eggs, fruits, garlic, green tea, mango, meat, mushrooms, onion, peaches, peanuts, pineapple, pumpkin, spinach, squash, sweet potato, tomato, tomato products, walnuts, watermelon.

Essential nutrients – Anti-oxidants (especially vitamins C & E and lycopene), Vitamin A, Vitamin D (get out in the sun a little!), Omega 3s, folate, protein, magnesium, and zinc.

It is vitally important to get exercise and reduce stress. Exercise reduces stress, so the two go hand in hand. Breathing exercises and Yoga help too.

Foods that act as anti-virals-

Apple, blueberries, broccoli, cabbage, cayenne, garlic, herbs, honey, lemon, mustard, onion, plums, raspberries.

Foods that help you reduce your flu symptoms and duration –

Garlic, Echinacea, Cayenne pepper, Lemon juice (fresh), Tomato Juice, Orange juice, Vitamin C, Ginger, Green tea, Chicken Soup.

Avoid Dairy

Use steam or humidifier.

If you know you have been exposed to flu, don’t wait for symptoms. Start your attack right away – eating more fruits and vegetables, drinking orange juice and green tea, and taking your vitamins – especially vitamin C, vitamin D, and Zinc. It’s no coincidence that flu season starts when we have less exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D is very important.

And please, if you are feeling sick – stay home. Do not go to school, or to work, or to the mall.

The information for this article was taken from High Energy Eating. Now you can find out more about what foods you can eat that will help you stay healthy. Get this ground breaking  healthy eating manual so you can have this important information at your fingertips here – http://HighEnergyEating.com

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The Swine flu continues to make headlines as people in the US, Europe, Canada and New Zeland have been infected.

For some reason, the cases outside of Mexico have been mild and no one outside of Mexico has been seriously ill or died.

And it’s driving the price of oil down. Hey, there’s good and bad in everything, right?

Right now, our best offense is a good defense.

Eat your 5-9, or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day.

Take your vitamins.

Get enough sleep.

Get 30 minutes of exercise a day. That doesn’t mean you have to go to the gym. Just move your body for 30 minutes a day. Walk, vacuum, dance…

Do not get chilled. We are in a flucuating weather pattern where you can easily get wet and cold. That lowers your immune response. Don’t worry about looking cool right now. Stay warm and dry.

Stay at least 5 feet away from anyone with sniffles and coughs.

Wash your hands often.

Change your hand towels daily.

Wipe down kitchen counters, bath room, and door knobs to help prevent the spread of germs.

Use a disinfectant wipe on telephones and keyboards.

If you feel sick – STAY HOME!

In today’s world its a badge of honor to go to work no matter how sick your are. That’s crazy, and that’s how this stuff spreads. Not to mention that it takes you longer to recover that way.

Just use common sense.

I’m not saying to be overly concerned, but a little extra caution won’t hurt. Don’t you agree?

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