Flu Articles

1). Soothe Your Sore Throat Naturally By : Lee Dobbins
Save a trip to the pharamacy and learn some simple remedies to ease the pain of sore throat that you can do at home.
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2). Preparing Your Finances For A Bird Flu Pandemic By : Pandemic Zone
If you have been paying attention to the news lately you may of heard of the threat of bird flu and a world pandemic. What would this mean and how would it affect your financial holdings. The World Bank, which has estimated that a bird flu pandemic lasting a year could, cost the global economy up to $800 billion dollars. The economic toll on the world economy will be catastrophic.
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3). Flu Shots, Pneumonia Shots, and Diabetes By : Vivian Brennan
We all know what the flu is like: upset stomach, fever, and general misery. But now we are able to prevent many types of influenza. We can even immunize against pneumonia. These precautions will lower your chance of getting sick this year. Of course, maintaining a healthy dose of common sense is also important: wear your hat and mittens in the cold, and take a multivitamin to help boost your immune system.
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4). Preparing For A Natural Disaster, Terrorists Attack Or Bird Flu Pandemic By : Pandemic Zone
How prepared are you? Will you be like thousands of others and wait until the last minute to stock up on food and water? Do you even have a working flashlight in your home or auto? As we have clearly seen, waiting until it is too late does not work. Grocery stores run out, gas stations run dry and we certainly can’t depend on the government to help.
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5). Questions To Ask Your Employer Before A Bird Flu Pandemic By : Pandemic Zone
Bird flu? Have you heard of it? You have probably been hearing more about it in the news lately. What is it and why should you be worried about it? Avian influenza affects poultry and wild game birds. It has been mainly in Southeast Asia but is spreading to other countries. Since 2003 160 people worldwide have become ill and about 82 have died. It is deadly to poultry and can be lethal in humans as well.
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6). This Flu Season, Don't Mess Around with Strep Throat By : Jessica Deets
This flu season may turn out to be one of the worst seasons for strep throat. Although we like to recommend the natural cures, this is the one season that if a person gets these strep symptoms they should see the doctor soon. If antibiotics are recommended, get them and take them all. You'll get very fast relief with antibiotics even as soon as a half day, and you'll minimize the risk of scarlet fever and rheumatic fever.
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7). How To Prevent Flu/ Low Immune System And Natural Remedies. By : Pieternel Van Giersbergen
Years ago when worked in a small clinic the MD’s stated; January, February March…..the busiest time of the year. After the holidays with too much candy, people seem to get sick. It is every year the same. Many years later: Yes I verified the fact that more people are sick, a lot of flu and complications. Doctor’s offices, emergency department and hospitals these months are the busiest months of the year.
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8). Avian Flu Symptoms By : Frank Vanderlugt
Avian influenza viruses are usually type A viruses found mainly in birds, but infections can occur in humans. Not all bird flu strains produce serious illness, but the current H5N1 strain is unusually pathogenic and has been shown to be transmissible to humans. Unlike most bird flu viruses, the H5N1 virus can be passed easily from birds to humans without first incubating in other animals such as pigs.
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9). Preparing Your Business for a Bird Flu Pandemic By : Bird Flu
How would your business operate if half your work force were out sick? Would your business continue to function if several of your top key employees died? How many employees are cross-trained in other positions? A recent study showed the threat that most preoccupies the world's business leaders is a global influenza pandemic. This is why you need to start asking these questions now so your business can be prepared for a possible bird flu pandemic.
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10). How to Fight the Common Cold And Flu By : natural
Symptoms of cold & flu A runny or blocked nose, sore throat, sneezing, cough, headache and mild fever are all signs of the common cold. Flu symptoms are similar but the fever is usually higher, alternating with chills and accompanied by sweating, aches and pain and fatigue. Why we get cold and flu ? Many different viruses can cause colds and flu.
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11). Avoiding Colds and Flu Naturally By : Dr. Gael Riverz, ND
This year it is of utmost importance that we pay attention to strengthening our immune systems naturally. Using certain herbs, foods, supplements and homeopathic remedies can help you avoid catching a cold or flu and build your immune system. If you do catch a virus, they can help relieve the symptoms and shorten the duration and severity of the illness.
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12). Is There Going To Be An Asian Flu Pandemic? By : Michael Z. Johnson
The last Asian flu pandemic occurred in 1957. It is estimated that between 1 million people and 4 million people were killed by the virus. Fast forward to October 2004 when an American lab sent out stored samples of the deadly strain of Asian flu to different labs all over the world. By some kind of administrative error some 3,700 samples of the 1957 Asian flu virus were sent out to labs around the world.
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13). Ten Tips For Winter Wellness By : Kim Beardsmore
1. Go for a walk even when the weather is really cold – your body has to work overtime to get warm and you may burn up to 50% more calories than you would on the same walk in summer! But remember, go a little slower until you get warm and keep up the hydration. 2. If you find it hard to get motivated to exercise in winter…just think of spring and how much harder it is to get back into shape rather than maintain your fitness throughout the winter.
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14). Flu Threat: Lessons From Past Pandemics By : Doc Gamble
Flu and the Immune System Influenza ("flu") strikes every year and afflicts millions. Under normal circumstances, flu is not considered a general public health risk. Of course, any disease must be taken seriously for two reasons. First of all, any disease, including flu, can become dangerous through complications. But, let's also understand the far more important issue with regard to flu (and not just avian flu)…but disease in general.
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15). Your Body Wants To Fight The Flu By : Generation Health
The body's immune system is our first line of defense against attacks from germs, bacteria, and viral agents like the flu. The immune system detects these harmful invaders and begins the process of isolating and destroying them. But the immune system only works if it has the fuel that it needs. You see, the immune system is called a "system" because it is comprised of various organs and sub systems that work together in harmony.
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16). Why You Should Be Worried About A Bird Flu Pandemic By : Bird Flu
You may have been hearing a lot in the news lately about a bird flu pandemic. You have probably been thinking “what does that have to do with me?’ There is always something to worry about right? Natural disasters, terrorism and now a flu pandemic? The first two—natural disasters and terrorism have a lot in common. They both strike without warning, they leave death and destruction in their wake and they affect a local area.
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17). Chicken Rearing 101 – How Not to Raise Chickens By : Nola L. Kelsey
Chick: A hatchling Capon: A castrated male used for meat. (How much could that yield?) Pullet: A female chicken under one year old. Hen: A female chicken over one year of age Rooster: A male chicken over one year of age. Raising Chickens for the first time can be intimidating. When I first called the Feed Shop, I was trying to sound like a pro.
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18). Finding Some Effective Cold Remedies By : Manny St Cyr
As the lone most public viral affliction that strikes people today, the public cold is forever looking for new victims. If you are ten time or elder and have never had a public cold, Id say its a small miracle. Most people get them once or more a year. Because there is no heal for the public cold, remedies for colds are a active industry across the world.
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19). Comparison of Flu Medications By : Yury Bayarski
Flu medications comparison At present time four drugs in the United States are approved by the FDA for the treatment and prevention of flu: Neuraminidase inhibitors: Oseltamivir (brand name: Tamiflu) and Zanamivir (brand name: Relenza) Adamantane derivatives: Amantadine (brand name: Symmetrel) and Rimantadine (brand name: Flumadine) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two drugs to both treat and prevent influenza type A - Amantadine in 1976 and Rimantadine in 1993.
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20). 7 Steps to a Healthier Winter By : Lisa Copen
Staying healthy during the winter isn't impossible. A few simple changes can make the difference.
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21). Bird Flu-Worst-Case Scenario By : Bird Flu
There has been a lot of buzz about bird flu or the avian influenza and how it could become a global pandemic. What would a pandemic really mean? The federal government just launched a 7 billion dollar program to help the prevention and out break of a bird flu pandemic. There have only been 83 deaths from avian flu worldwide since 2003. Health experts have not yet seen evidence of human to human transmission.
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22). Oxygen, Lungs and How They Relate to Respiratory Problems By : Charles Kassotis
Your lungs are amazing working parts of your body. They allow you to breathe in and out, and perform the very important option of making sure that oxygen gets pumped throughout your body...
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23). Germs in School: Protect Your Children From Cold, Flu By : Ronald Roberts
How much school is missed as a result of colds and the flu each year? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 22 million school days are lost annually due to the common cold. In the 2003-2004 flu season, numerous outbreaks were reported among school children, some leading to school closures, according to the American Lung Association.
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24). Companies offering bird flu remedies can't substantiate their claims By : Jessica Deets
As fears of bird flu increase... so does the claims by companies trying to cash in on it. Some of the strongly worded claims made by the companies about their treatments include phrases like "prevents avian flu," "a natural virus shield" and "kills the virus." Save your money.
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25). Bird Flu Explained By : Jane Thurnell-Read
Bird Flu or more correctly, avian flu, is much in the news and causing a lot of anxiety. Many people are worried that they may get it, and the papers are full of horror scenarios. There are over 100 strains of avian flu, but most of them do not infect humans. The current strain H5N1 can infect humans, but not easily. The number of cases of avian flu in humans in the current outbreak is very small, and almost all have come about by direct contact with infected or dead birds – something that most of us are unlikely to experience.
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