Swine Flu

Reduce Your Risk of

Swine Flu

The following information is about natural methods for promoting health.

Most of these methods are not the same as those used by doctors.

Seek advice from health professionals when appropriate.

Eucalyptus Oil

Some people are wearing face masks to reduce the likelihood of infection with swine flu. These masks may not be very effective.

People likely to be exposed to swine flu, can reduce the risk of being infected by putting a little eucalyptus oil on the masks. Eucalyptus oil releases an antiseptic vapor, which kills infective organisms in the airways and lungs.

People wearing face masks for long periods of time, may put a little extra Eucalyptus oil on the mask from time to time as it evaporates.

Eucalyptus oil may be put anywhere where it will be inhaled. For example, put a little on each end of the pillow before going to bed.

Maintain Good Immunity

Maintaining good immunity reduces the likelihood of infections, and the severity of infections when they occur. Examples of ways to maintain good immunity include, having a healthy diet and lifestyle, consuming fruit and vegetables rich in vitamin C, avoiding food and drinks containing added sugar, and keeping warm during cold weather.

For information about what to do after a person has already been infected, see Colds and Flu.

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