Why is this flu different from other flu viruses? This is a new strain of flu virus.

This flu is made up of 3 different influenza viruses. One of these viruses is endemic to humans and 2 of these viruses are endemic to pigs. The virus is spread by human to human contact. It is possible for humans to become infected through contact with pigs, but unlikely. It is passed through coughing and sneezing and aerosol contact. This strain of flu is attacking healthy, younger adults. It is having an effect on the immune system causing the production of too many immune cells. This is called “cytokine storm” and can cause excess inflammation resulting in high fever, redness, swelling, nausea and fatigue.

WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT FLU?

In general, keep your immune system healthy. Remember that 4/5 of your immune system is in your gastrointestinal tract. Stay on your probiotics, take digestive enzymes and Betaine HCl with each meal.

Wash your hands thoroughly and regularly with a detergent soap. Do not use anti-bacterial cleansers or soaps. Avoid touching your mouth and your nose area especially while in public places or after having contact with other people.

There is an NAET swine flu treatment. Anyone who has completed their basics can have a treatment with this vial in our practice. This treatment should help lower the chances of having severe reactions to the swine flu virus if you are exposed.

INFLUENZIUM 1M treatment and preventative. Give one drop per year of age up to age 10. Adults and children over 10 years of age, take 10 drops per dose. Please dose this every 2 weeks for 2 months and then monthly thereafter.

If you become ill, please do the NAET saliva treatment immediately. There are several herbs and natural anti-infective agents that can be taken at onset. Beta glucan and garlic are still my favorite anti infective agents. You can take one beta glucan daily or at onset of illness, take 5 the first day, 4 the second day, 3 the third day and twice daily thereafter for 2 weeks.

Don’t forget your daily doses of vitamin C and Iodine. Taking Vitamin D can also be very helpful.

Remember the above are suggestions for our active patients, and is not a substitute for a physician's advice. If you feel it is necessary, visit your primary care physician.