Antiseptic and Anti-Bacterial Products to Prevent the Spread of H1N1

There are some misnomers about anti-bacterial cleansing agents and antiseptics. With the virulent H1N1 or Swine Flu pandemic this 2013-2014 flu season, it's especially important to be clear about soaps, antiseptics and anti-bacterial products. Here are suggestions. Antiseptic and Anti-Bacterial Products to Prevent the Spread of H1N1

We Do Not Get Flu Shots and Here's Why

We don't get flu shots. Never have. There are many reasons why.

* Albumen allergy. I have one and you're not supposed to get flu shot if you have one. But beyond that....

* Ironically, I write this as husband came home sick. He has stomach flu which flu vaccines don't address. But it brings up a bone of contention with the pro-flu-vaccine crowd. They say we who don't get inoculated make them sick. But random vaccine and antibiotic dousing CREATES resistant superbugs. So it could be said that pro-shot folks make us sick.

Read on for other reasons Why We Do Not Get Flu Shot 

Skip the Winter Flu Vaccine with Vitamins, Herbs, Good Nutrition and Common Sense

In fall, everyone jumps on "flu shot" bandwagon, it seems. The FDA, CDC, doctors, schools and pharmacies breathe down our necks to get vaccinated, I feel like David against Goliath. I refuse the flu shot; I'd rather stay healthy with herbs, vitamins, supplements, good nutrition and common sense. Why would I not get the flu shot and have my children vaccinated? Several reasons: first, I don't submit to any unilateral dousing of drugs and I'm certainly not going to expose myself or my kids to a live strain of flu, when they've shown no reason to need it. Second, my husband discussed the flu vaccine with his employer's company nurse. She made a cogent point. Once a person has received the flu vaccine, they are likely to need it again every year from that time going forward. I'm not ready to start down that road and I'm certainly not subjecting my children to a possible lifetime "addiction" to the flu shot. When they are of age, they can make that decision.

There's also the concern that it only vaccinates against a few strains. It's a guessing games which ones will be prevalent. Also, my oldest daughter was wrongly give the H1N1 in 2009 when she was ALREADY ILL with it! She was deatlhy ill for weeks. Her doc later admitted they shouldn't have pushed it. Rather obvious to me and I'm only a lay person. From a medico, it's reprehensible.  Instead, I use these tips. read more

Parents Warned Against Chicken Pox-Laced Lollipops, Parties

Parents Warned Against Chicken Pox-Laced Lollipops, Parties To avoid having children vaccinated against chickenpox and to get children through the illness at a young age, some parents are taking extreme measures. For decades, parents have purposely exposed kids to the virus via "chickenpox parties." Now some are sharing chickenpox-tainted lollipops. Here are facts about chickenpox and parent advisories about pox sharing. Read more...

Strep Throat Non-Group Bacterial Infections- When to Medicate?

Strep Throat Infection Non-Group a -Treat with Antibiotics?
Streptococcus, more commonly known as Strep Throat, is a relatively common bacteria, affecting children primarily, causing sore throat, fever and cold symptoms. There are several strains of strep. There is some debate whether to treat non-group A strep.
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H1N1 Update: Misconceptions About Antiseptics and Antibacterial Products

Antiseptic and Anti-Bacterial Products to Prevent the Spread of H1N1
There are some misnomers about anti-bacterial cleansing agents and antiseptics. With the virulent H1N1 or Swine Flu pandemic, it's espeically important to be clear about soaps, antiseptics and anti-bacterial products.
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Stress, Decreased Resistance and Infection

The Relationship Between Stress, Illness and Exhaustion
Stress is the amount of pressure applied to an object. In psychological terms, stress is the amount of physical or emotional pressure levied upon a person. Excess stress is directly linked to decreased resistance to infection.
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Mono (mononucleosis) and Epstein Barr Virus Symptoms, Healing

Mono (mononucleosis) and Epstein Barr Virus: The Kissing Disease
Remember the jokes about Mononucleosis (aka 'Mono'),the 'kissing disease'? Mono is no joke; it's a virus that affects the endocrine system. Symptoms nclude fever, sore throat, body aches, exhaustion and enlarged spleen. Read on...

Swine Flu aka H1N1 Virus Health Tips

Swine Flu H1N1 Pandemic Possible
Swine Flu, a Type A influenza virus broke out in Mexico and has resulted in 150 deaths so far. There are 64 cases reported in the U.S. so far (updated to 223 from time of publication). What can we do to prevent this deadly disease from becoming a pandemic? Add CDC badges to websites.

Unsanitary Work Environments

The Most Unsanitary Spot in the Home or Workplace
description of the desk as the dirtiest spot in the home or office. Details on how to clean it and keep it more sanitary.
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Healthy Nutrition = Illness Prevention

10 Easy Food Switches to Get More Vitamin C
10 dietary substitutions that only require a change in form to get more vitamin C
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Bacterial/Viral Spinal Meningitis

Spinal Meningitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Viral and bacterial meningitis information. What is meningitis? How do you get it? What are the symptoms? Based on experience and research.
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