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The Flu - Personal Experience!
Created on 9/19/2011
The "wellness guy" is not supposed to get sick.
Tell that to my body over the past weekend. I got the flu. A little early, it seems, but the symptoms fit the bill.
While it was no picnic, I followed the recommendations I've shared with readers in the past about what to do if you get the flu - and after 2 days I am almost completely back to good health.
Follow the basics and you may not even get the flu. But if you do, you'll still be better off than if you'd not taken precautions and cared well for yourself.
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Of Echinacea and Individuality
Created on 1/28/2011
A new study on the herb echinacea sheds additional light on how it might best be used, if at all.
Echinacea is often used to help treat the common cold.
Many studies have been done on a wide variety of echinacea formulations, with results that vary significantly. It seems that some people get better with echinacea, and some don't
And that's the way of many things - some work for one and not another. People are different, and sometimes what works for them differs, too.
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Be Social To Be Well, Even During Cold and Flu Season
Created on 12/14/2010
You may have heard it's a good idea to avoid being around people during cold and flu season to lessen the chance you may "catch" something.
The good news - that advice is largely not true.
You may be exposed to more "germs" being out and about, but many studies suggest that supporting the need for human connection by being with people boosts the immune system, and might be even more important for keeping you well than avoiding the various "bugs" out there.
So getting social during cold and flu season may help keep you healthy!
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"Should I Get The Flu Vaccines?"
Created on 9/2/2010
Every year we are reminded to get our flu vaccine.
Last year there were added concerns about the H1N1 flu virus.
Still people regularly ask, "Do I really need to get a flu shot?"
And the answer for almost everyone is - YES.
Please speak with your healthcare provider to see if you should get the annual flu vaccine. Odds are they will say yes.
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The Common Cold and What to Do
Created on 3/26/2010
It seems a lot of people are walking around with early spring colds - how can you avoid gettig one yourself?
When it comes to preventing colds our mothers were right, especially about washing your hands frequently. At least use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer throughout the day.
If you do get a cold, baby yourself by getting a little more rest than usual.
There are some reasonable natural remedies for consideration, but I usually recommend against over-the-counter decongestants and cough suppressants.
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The H1N1 Vaccine: Protection Against a Potentially Dangerous Illness
Created on 10/23/2009
The H1N1 flu has arrived and many people in our own home towns have come down with it. Most have experienced a rough couple of days and then have started to get better. Others, unfortunately, have gotten severely ill.
Our health officials have acted rapidly and dramatically. They recommend that we get the new H1N1 vaccine when it is available. Take a look at the CDC's web site about the H1N1 vaccine (below), the CDC's web site about vaccine safety (below), and ask your doctor if the vaccine is right for you.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/public/vaccination_qa_pub.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/updates/#
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Swine Flu, What To Do, Part 2!
Created on 5/5/2009
Health authorities are being careful to say "we're not out of the woods just yet," but there are early signs that the well-considered actions of governmental and healthcare agencies here and abroad are working to control the spread of the H1N1 influenza A virus. To be sure there are still new cases being identified (400 since yesterday that are known), and likely many more that haven't yet been diagnosed, but the level of concern seems to be stabilizing.
This is potentially very good news for today, but the precautions we've all become comfortable with recently still hold for the near future. In addition, we should start planning for how best to ensure we all stay well this coming flu season.
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The Swine Flu - What to Do
Created on 4/28/2009
The media has done a good job of advising the public about the risk of a possible swine flu pandemic, but it's also done a good job of making us frightened.
There are scary aspects to this story, it's true, but the good news is that the usual precautions we've all grown accustomed to during cold and flu season still apply and can help keep us well.
The swine flu story is still developing. In the meantime, do your best to keep your immune system strong by getting adequate rest, managing stress in a healthy manner, staying well-hydrated and enjoying a good tasting and healthy diet.
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