Subject: H1N1 Flu ~ could be as simple as salt and water
Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS, DRM, DNB (Intensivist and Thyroid specialist),
having clinical experience of over 20 years.
The following message given by him; I feel it makes a lot of sense and is
important for all to know.
The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global
epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible not coming into contact with
H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a
problem as proliferation is.
While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection,
in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of
secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most
official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock
N95 or Tamiflu):
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. Simple gargling
prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect
on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't under
estimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.
4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with
warm salt water. *Not everybody may be good at using a Neti pot, but *blowing
the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton swabs 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. *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 (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. *Drinking
warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction.
They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where
they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.
Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS, DRM, DNB (Intensivist and Thyroid specialist),
having clinical experience of over 20 years.
The following message given by him; I feel it makes a lot of sense and is
important for all to know.
The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global
epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible not coming into contact with
H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a
problem as proliferation is.
While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection,
in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of
secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most
official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock
N95 or Tamiflu):
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. Simple gargling
prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect
on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't under
estimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.
4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with
warm salt water. *Not everybody may be good at using a Neti pot, but *blowing
the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton swabs 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. *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 (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. *Drinking
warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction.
They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where
they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.
