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Fight swine flu with alternative remedies. Protect yourself against swine flu and the impact of its symptoms with alternative approaches. Along with the recommended precautions, such as staying out of crowds as much as possible, washing your hands often, staying home if you are feeling ill, there are natural remedies you can try. Boost your immune system:
One of the best ways to protect yourself against swine flu is to maintain a healthy immune system. Here are a few suggestions:
Echinacea: Some experts say this herb can stimulate the immune system. A recent Canadian study found that Echinacea promoted the activity of key factors in the immune system, including macrophages. Suggested dose is 15 drops of Echinacea extract added to herbal tea as a preventive measure. If you begin to experience flu symptoms, take 300 mg of Echinacea three times daily until symptoms disappear.
Garlic: Research shows that garlic stimulates the infection-fighting white cells and enhances antibody production. Garlic also is an antioxidant. These benefits are usually credited to garlics sulfur-containing compounds, sulfides and allicin. A suggested dose is 250 mg twice daily of a supplement containing extract of allium sativum standardized to 0.6 percent allicin.
Zinc: This mineral increases the production of disease-fighting white cells and also helps these cells release more antibodies. A recommended daily dose is 15 to 25 mg.
Many believe that swine flu can be cured with oregano oil. 2 drops of oil of oregano/oregano oil in 4-8 oz water once a day...or if you already have the flu, 6 drops in 4-6 oz. water 3X a day.
If symptoms have already taken hold, here are some other natural treatments:
Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum): An infusion may relieve fever, clear congestion, and ease aches. Simmer 1 cup boiling water with 2 teaspoons of dried boneset for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink one cup several times a day.
Ginger: Ginger has antiviral properties, and when you use it as a tea, it also helps break up mucus and congestion. To make the tea, boil 2 tablespoons of grated fresh ginger in 16 ounces of water for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and steep for 10 minutes. Drink several cups per day as needed.
Tea tree oil: To relieve congestion and disinfect dry air passages, add 10 drops of tea tree oil to a bowl of hot water or vaporizer and place it next to your bed overnight.
Sage tea: Gargle several times daily with sage tea to disinfect your mouth.
You can find the natural remedies mentioned in this article at many Phoenix-area natural food stores, grocery stores, and pharmacies, including Sprouts Farmers Market, Healthy Habit Health Foods, and the Natural Medicinary, which is part of the Southwest College of Natural Medicine.
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