How to Protect Yourself From Getting the Swine Flu with Aromatherapy

The Swine Flu influenza A (H1N5) is getting close to becoming an all out pandemic. As of April 30, 2009, the alert level status was at 5. The highest alert level status is 6.

How is Swine Flu Transmitted?

You can catch swine flu from a sick pig. Once it infects a human, it spreads much faster from person to person. The virus becomes air-borne when someone sneezes or coughs so if you happen to be around someone who has it, you should get yourself checked if you start feeling ill.

People should understand that it is perfectly safe to eat properly cooked pork and you will not get swine flu this way.

Herbal Remedies for Swine Flu?

Hydrogen peroxide has been shown to work against the seasonal flu so it may be effective for the swine flu if you start using it early during the onset of symptoms. However, hydrogen peroxide is a potent liquid and can burn you if you’re not careful.

Tips For Swine Flu Prevention

 The following tips may not protect you 100% from the swine flu but they will give you an extra layer of protection.

1. Wash your hands frequently and before touching your face for at least 30 seconds with soap and water.

2. Keep yourself in good health. A healthy body is less prone to stress so you will be less prone to illness. Increase your immume system.

3. Limit your contact with sick people. If you need to be in contact with them, wear a mask of type N95 or better.

4. Avoid large crowds because you never know who has what and where they have been.

5. Cough or sneeze into a tissue and throw it away immediately. If you don’t have one handy, use your arm and not your hands.

6. Improve the atmosphere of your home or work. A good way is to use essential oils with an ultrasonic aromatherapy diffuser. It’s scientifically proven that certain essential oil blends can kill bacteria.

Don’t Get Paranoid!

Even though swine flu cases are increasing worldwide, don’t automatically assume you have it because you feel flu-like symptoms. It may very well be just a seasonal flu.

If you are not sure and don’t want to affect your family members by any chance, try using essential oils with an ultrasonic aromatherapy diffuser to keep your room air fresh and clean.