The 2009 Swine pandemic is a global outbreak of a strain of influenza known as the H1N1 virus. Although this virus is gaining worldwide attention for its severity and widespread nature, it is important to remember that this virus has appeared before. However, since many people have not been exposed to this strain of virus since the mid 1900’s, they are not immune to it. Such susceptibility contributes to the ease with which it can be spread from person to person. Certain groups of people that are most at risk include children, young adults, and pregnant women, as well as people with chronic medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, lung disease, diabetes, asthma, and suppressed immune systems.  

• Practice good personal hygiene
• Eat a good diet … full of fruits and vegetables
• Get plenty of rest
• Avoid alcohol and sugar
• Take preventative supplements now:
  •  N-acetylcysteine (NAC) – 1,000 mg a day
  • Vitamin D -   2000– 5000 units per day
  • Selenium -- 200 mcg per day
•  If you have any symptoms or are vulnerable to the flu (have been exposed) take:
  • Black Elderberry Liquid – 1 teaspoon 1 – 2 times a day
  • Reservatrol - 125 – 200 mg per day
  • Quercetin with Bromelain 1500 – 2500 mg a day
  • Licorice root - 1 dropper full under tongue per day or 3 capsules per day (if you have high blood pressure, do not take licorice root for more than one-two weeks at a time)
• Most importantly… maintain positive intentions…. Eliminate fear – tell yourself you don’t have it.
• And remember, call your physician if symptoms persist despite your best efforts.