Usually called swine flu, you'll also hear it called 2009 H1N1 flu and novel influenza A (H1N1). No wonder we're all a little baffled. But swine flu isn't that hard to understand; it's a lot like seasonal flu. It has similar symptoms, such as fever, cough, sore throat, stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. As a matter of fact, it's hard to tell swine flu from seasonal flu without a lab test.
5. We are experiencing a new disease called swine flu virus which started in
Mexico spreading to the US and the rest of the world reaching pandemic
proportion. At this moment the best approach to the swine flu virus is to
preventing it from infecting us in the first place, for that there are many
steps that the population has to learn and practice diligently.
If we get infected by the swine flu virus there are a number of
conventional treatments available and they must be used in all cases,
however there are also many home remedies for swine flu virus that can
help mitigate the symptoms.
Home remedies in
prevention of Swine Flu
7. Basil leaves (Tulsi, medicinal name: Ocimum sanctum)) are
very fruitful in cough and cold. It cures lung and throat
infection. It cures all kind of issues related to throat infection.
Fresh basil leaves should be taken every day.
1. Basil Leaves
9. Ginger (medicinal name: Zingiber officinale) contain
antifungal, antibiotic and anti-bacterial properties. It plays a
great role in fighting swine flu as it enhances the immunity
power.
2. Ginger
11. Vitamin C is the best resource for growing immunity power
as white blood cells increases in number. Hence, regular
intake of citrus fruits are very much important for health and
to prevent swine flu.
3. Vitamin C
13. Aloe Vera is enriched with many powerful characteristics
which are related to better health. It gives immense
immunity power to resist any infectious disease. Thus it helps
in preventing swine flu.
4. Aloe Vera
15. Camphor is a good option to have once or twice in a month
while suffering from swine flu. An adult can take it as a tablet
but for children it’s quite difficult to swallow it. Hence it should
be taken with any other food or fruit.
5. Camphor
17. Turmeric (medicinal name: Curcuma longa) is an herb with
many antibacterial properties. Hence it’s very fruitful in
treating swine flu. Every day it should be taken. The best
way to incorporate turmeric in your life is to add it while
cooking.
6. Turmeric
18. Fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin A are good to
increase resistant power. Carrots, sweet potatoes, papaya,
squash, lettuce are rich source of vitamin A which should be
included in daily diet while treating swine flu.
7. Vitamin A
20. A very good homemade mixture can relieve swine flu. In a
cup of Luke warm water you need to mix two tablespoon of
vinegar and one table spoon of honey, which should be taken
every morning to fight swine flu.
8. Mixture no. 1
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21. One more tea mixture is very fruitful in the treatment of
swine flu.
The ingredients are:
One tablespoon of Bayberry bark
One tablespoon grated gingerroot
Half tablespoon cayenne powder
9. Mixture no. 2
22. Finally, Daily Pranayam is worthwhile for curing many
diseases including swine flu. It really helps in keeping lung
and throat in good condition. Apart from this, daily morning
walk is also healthy to maintain a proper lifestyle.
10. Pranayam