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Monday, August 17, 2009

Swine Flu - preventive measures


Swine Flu - preventive measures:

 

  • Use '' Nilgiri (Eucalyptus) oil '' (निलगिरी तेल) drops on handkerchiefs & masks as one of the preventive measures against Swine Flue – National Institute of Virology. Also apply it on nose, head & throat daily twice.
  • Plant Tulas (तुळस) in your house & also eat leafs (तुळसीची पाने) of same daily.
  • Use Ginger (आल) in your tea.
  • Keep eating Alepak (आलेपाक ची वडी)

To increase immunity:

  • Healthy Water : 4 liters of water + @ 60 'Tulsi' Leaves + @3 'Bel' (Bilva patra, Shivalinga var vahato tey) leaves + 10 grains of Black Pepper à BOIL for 20 min on full flame à use the filtered water for drinking.
  •  Healthy Tea: Tea with good amount of Ginger (Ginger Tea) and 2. 'Gavati' Tea (Gavti chaha)
  • Turmeric Milk: Add small spoon of turmeric powder to warm milk and drink. (any time is suitable but preferable at night)
  • Using Camphor: Take a camphor tablet and rub it onto bare hands and to make powder and apply to your face after closing your eyes and mouth. Also carry a small box with you whenever you feel it apply.
  •  Good "Oodbattis" / Dhoop Sticks are very useful in purifying the air and atmosphere around you (can be used at home) – Buy only good traditional dhoop.

 

Know the Difference between Cold and Swine Flu Symptoms

 

Symptom

Cold

Swine Flu

Fever

Fever is rare with a cold.

Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.

Coughing

A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.

A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).

Aches

Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.

Severe aches and pains are common with the flu.

Stuffy Nose

Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.

Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu.

Chills

Chills are uncommon with a cold.

60% of people who have the flu experience chills.

Tiredness

Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.

Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.

Sneezing

Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.

Sneezing is not common with the flu.

Sudden Symptoms

Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.

The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.

Headache

A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.

A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.

Sore Throat

Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.

Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.

Chest Discomfort

Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.

Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.