SWINE FLU – PREVENTING HOMOEOPATHIC WAY

It is a contagious Respiratory Disease caused by H1N1 Virus .

The Virus enter the body through inhalation of contaminated droplets or is transferred from a contaminated surface to the Eyes, Nose or Mouth of a person.

Symptoms:

Early signs of Influenza A (H1N1) are Flu – like

• FEVER
• COUGH
• SORE THROAT
• RUNNING NOSE / STUFFY NOSE
• CHILL
• MUSCLE & JOINT PAINS
• HEADACHES
• VOMITINGS & DIARRHOEA( In some cases)

One must be able to differentiate the Common Flu/Cold from Swine Flu. This table will be very useful for all of you.

Differences Between Cold, Seasonal Flu & Swine Flu (H1N1) Symptoms

Symptom

Cold

Seasonal Flu

Swine Flu

Fever

Rare

Common

Present & usually High Fever

Cough

Hacking , Productive

Dry ,Non Productive

Dry Non Productive Coughing

Stuffy Nose

Commonly present

Running Nose present

No Stuffy Nose usually

Aches & pains

Slight Bodyaches

Moderate aches & Pains

Severe Bodyaches & Pains

Chills

Not common

Mild to Moderate

Mostly have Chills

Sneezing

Common

Common

Usually Absent

Headache

Not common

Fairly Common

Very common

Tiredness

Fairly Mild

Moderate , As Lack of Energy

Moderate to severe

Sore Throat

Commonly present

Commonly Present

Not Present commonly

Chest Discomfort

Mild to Moderate

Moderate

Often Severe

Onset

Develop over a few days

Tends to develop over few days with Flushed face, Nausea, dizziness, lasts 4-7 days

Has Rapid Onset within 3-6 hours. H1N1 hits hard & fast includes Sudden High fever, Pains, Bodyaches

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

Stay Home
If you are sick or have any flu-like symptoms, stay home. Do not go to school or work. Swine flu symptoms may mimic those of regular flu and cold symptoms.

Contain Your Cough
Cough or sneeze into the crook (inside elbow) of your arm. This way you do not transfer the germs to your hands and then to every object you touch. Swine flu is very contagious, and can spread easily by touching an infected object and then touching your face. A flu mask will help you avoid infection in enclosed spaces. Use of MASK is advisable.

Wash Hands Frequently
Wash hands constantly to avoid swine flu. Anything you touch may be affected, so keeping hands clean will help you avoid infection.

Gargle

Gargle with warm salt water 2-3 times a day prevents proliferation. H1N1 takes2-3 days after initial infection in the Throat / Nasal cavity to proliferate the virus and show characteristic symptoms.

Hand Sanitizer
Carry hand sanitizer with you. If you have things others have touched, use your hand sanitizer to avoid swine flu infection. In addition, avoid shaking hands or other hand to hand contact whenever possible. Also avoid kissing on the cheek or other face to face contact as a greeting method.

Hydration

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 throat into stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.

Boost Natural Immunity

Can be done with foods that are rich in Vitamin C ( Amla and other Citrus Fruits). If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it has Zinc to boost the absoption.

Public Facilities
Touch public handles and pens as little as possible. These are loaded with germs that may carry the swine flu virus.

Air Travel
When you fly, be most diligent about following these guidelines. Transferring any flu, including swine flu, is most likely in close quarters like an airplane.

Clean Your Produce
The life span of a virus is different for each and can vary from as much as 48 hours to 100 years depending on the hardiness of the virus. Although there have been no known cases of swine flu transmission through fruit and vegetable consumption, there does seem to be some concern about the possibility. The best bet is to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables if possible. Make sure you wash your fruits and vegetables with water, and soak for greater effectiveness. Washes and using chlorinated rinses have not been proven to work. So far there have been no cases of swine flu transmission through fruits and vegetable sources.

Avoid Crowds
Stay out of crowds as much as possible. Close proximity to other people will heighten your chances of to get swine flu. Wear a surgical mask in areas of high traffic concentration. Try to stay at least 3-6 feet away from people.

Eating and Drinking
Do not eat or drink after others without complete sanitization of containers or utensils. Swine flu can be transmitted by contact with infected eating utensils.

Homoeopathic Approach

Though Homoeopathy deals in treating the patients in a individualistic manner. Homoeopathy has been found effective in the past also to help in the previous epidemics. As the symptoms goes in majority of cases Arsenic Album seems to be the most suitable as genus epidemicus. Though Aviare & Influnzinum are also considered to be helpfull in curtailing & Preventing this Flu. It is advised that one must consult a qualified Homoeopathic doctor before taking it.

Taking precautionary measures are of paramount importance as discussed here in details. Homoeopathic treatment is given to the patients by considering the Symptoms of the patient.

Vaccinations
Vaccinations are not effective against the H1N1 virus. If one contracts the virus one can go to the doctor within 36 hours and ask for Tamiflu or Relenza , if Homoeopathic Doctor is not available around. These antiviral medicines can halt the progression of H1N1 or Swine flu virus. Visit an authorised Medical centre or Hospital equipped to deal with such cases.

Prof. Dr.A.K.Gupta,MD(Hom.)

Sr. Homoeopathic Consultant,Gold Medalist
Advisor Media, Delhi Homoeopathic Board,Govt. of Delhi

President- Delhi State Homoeopathic Medical Association of India (HMAI)

Ex.Member- Delhi Board of Homoeopathic System of Medicine & Homoeopathic Advisory Committee, Govt. of NCT Delhi
Founder Director – A.K.GsOVIHAMS (Om Vidya Institute of Homoeopathy & Allied Medical Sciences)Accredited in LIMCA Book of Records., Global Healthcare Excellence Awardee

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We the children of “Bharat Mata” pray to “Mata Rani” for peace, prosperity, good health and success in our lives yet our society at large considers women as the weaker sex! Strange but unfortunately a reality in most of the Indian households and the “traditional” mindset. On one hand we pray to numerous goddesses for their blessings and when that goddess comes to us in the form of a baby girl, it is considered a misfortune and in some cases she does not even get the opportunity to see this beautiful world. Whether we call it our hypocrisy or the male dominance that has led to the prevalence of such notions in our society, fact is we all are equals irrespective of sex, caste, colour, religion and even sexual orientations. We are all humans above everything else.

They say women are the weaker sex as they cry very easily, cry more often, are sensitive and emotional, yet they forget that it is a woman who goes through the unbearable pain of delivering a child and not a man, it is a woman who forms a bond with the child even before he/she is born and not a man, a housewife works tirelessly 24*7 without any salary so that the other members of the family can function well and lead a healthy life but when it comes to respect or value attached to her “work profile” the “she’s a housewife!” nudge downplays all the efforts and sacrifices she makes.

It is a well-known fact that in the 21st century, a woman has done everything that supposedly only a man could do. And they’ve done it equally well if not better than males. Be it climbing the Everest, going to outer space, joining the armed forces, heading the government, or even driving a truck or bus; women have done it all and continue to do so. We don’t have to prove that women are equal to men or they are as good as men. The very act of proving this is an indication that somewhere we believe, and even agree to some extent, that men are superior to women. We all are equals and have the same potential or capacity to achieve what we want. What matters is our belief in ourselves and striking at the right opportunity, if the opportunity does not come then creating one for us.

The reason why we’ve titled this article as this is that on the occasion of International Women’s Day we want everyone to celebrate womanhood, and by everyone we mean even men. The notion of “Women as the weaker sex”needs to be replaced with “Women the WE-KAR sex”. It is a girl who unites two separate households after her marriage, it is She who adapts and balances her roles towards her own parents and her in-laws beautifully, it is She who brings a new life into this world and is the 1st point of contact for this new creature. A girl who is well-educated not only develops her own personality but fosters, nurtures and shapes the lives of people of two households after her marriage. Having said this, it is also important to remember that marriage is just one part of a girl’s life, if and when it happens. There is much more to women than just marriage or their roles and responsibilities which come along with that. Women are known to be resilient, patient and tolerant by nature which helps them achieve success, handle set-backs well, and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships.

Let us all celebrate womanhood with a feeling of love towards them, respect in our eyes, value in our mind, gratitude in our heart and a sense of WE-KAR, i.e. unity and belongingness in our being. Happy Women’s Day!

“Extremists have shown what frightens them most; a girl with a book”

– Malala Yousafza

By – Kaartik Gupta

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