FLU Prevention Tips

I got this today, and I thought I would pass it along. These are great easy and effective tips that we can all do!!

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.





4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every

day with warm salt water.

*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.*





5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in

Vitamin C (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 as you can. *Drinking warm

liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction.

They wash off viruses from the throat into the stomach

where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.


For anyone who did not get the note today - I am reserving some seats in the balcony for His Kids parents on Sunday. This is not because I want you banished upstairs, but we tried lots of options, and that is where you get the best view of the kids. You do not have to sit there, but these will be reserved, if you'd like to sit there. Please let me know, if you haven't already, if your child will be there or not.

Thanks!!
Alicia