Fwd: India: 10 Preventive Steps to keep Swine-Flu Away

August 12, 2009

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"Sarve bhavanthu sukhinaha sarve santhu niramayaaha

sarve bhadrani pashyanthu maakashchit dukhabhag bhavethâ€

May All Be Happy, May All Be Healthy,May All Experience That Which Is Good and Let No One Suffer.

..They say prevention is better than cure and now that Swine Flu is spreading like Wildfire in India too, we need to come up with some proactive measures so that we are not a victim of the deadly disease. Here are 10 things you can do to protect yourself from the virus.1. Wash your hands frequentlyUse the antibacterial soaps to cleanse your hands. Wash them often, at least 15 seconds and rinse with running water.2. Get enough sleepTry to get 8 hours of good sleep every night to keep your immune system in top flu-fighting shape.3. Keep hydratedDrink 8 to10 glasses of water each day to flush toxins from your system and maintain good moisture and mucous production in your sinuses.4. Boost your immune systemKeeping your

body strong, nourished, and ready to fight infection is important in flu prevention. So stick with whole grains, colorful vegetables, and vitamin-rich fruits.5. Keep informedThe government is taking necessary steps to prevent the pandemic and periodically release guidelines to keep the pandemic away. Please make sure to keep up to date on the information and act in a calm manner.6. Avoid alcoholApart from being a mood depressant, alcohol is an immune suppressant that can actually decrease your resistance to viral infections like swine flu. So stay away from alcoholic drinks so that your immune system may be strong.7. Be physically activeModerate exercise can support the immune system by increasing circulation and oxygenating the body. For example brisk walking for 30-40 minutes 3-4 times a week will significantly perk up your immunity.8. Keep away from sick

peopleFlu virus spreads when particles dispersed into the air through a cough or sneeze reach someone else's nose. So if you have to be around someone who is sick, try to stay a few feet away from them and especially, avoid physical contact.9. Know when to get helpConsult your doctor if you have a cough and fever and follow their instructions, including taking medicine as prescribed.10. Avoid crowded areasTry to avoid unnecessary trips outside. Moreover, avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way. We all want a Healthy India. Jai HindWith Prayers,

Jayasankar vattekkat

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