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Use Traditional Chinese Medicine to Prevent or Recover from Swine Flu (H1N1)

(NaturalNews) There is a lot of fear of Swine flu (H1N1) this season, but Traditional Chinese Medicine has effective techniques both to boost immunity and recover from flu, which are thousands of years old.In Chinese Medicine, flu and colds are considered an invasion of the body of external pathogens, either cold or heat. Cold often turns to heat in the body, and we have signs of sore throat, fatigue, achiness, headache and cough. When our body`s Qi (Energy) - especially Wei Qi (Immune Energy) is strong, we are able to fight off these invasions. The energy pathways responsible for keeping the Qi strong are the Digestive energy and Lung Energy (which controls the Wei Qi.)To keep our Qi strong and prevent the flu and common cold: Eat a Healthy Diet, full of fresh raw fruits and vegetables C...

USDA Conducting Confirmatory Testing On Possible Detection Of 2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza In U.S. Swine

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories will be conducting confirmatory testing on swine samples collected at the 2009 Minnesota State Fair between August 26 and September 1. The pigs sampled at the time showed no signs of illness and were apparently healthy. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

USDA Conducting Confirmatory Testing on Possible Detection of 2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza in U.S. Swine

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories will be conducting confirmatory testing on swine samples collected at the 2009 Minnesota State Fair between August 26 and September 1. The pigs sampled at the time showed no signs of illness and were apparently healthy. The samples collected were part of a University of Iowa and University of Minnesota cooperative agreement research project funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which documents influenza viruses where humans and pigs interact at such as fairs. (Source: PandemicFlu.gov RSS Feed for News Releases)

Swine Flu Signs, Symptoms and Action

Indicators of 2009 H1N1 or swine flu are not unlike those for regular old run-of-the-mill flu. What makes the swine flu virus different from typical flu is that more serious complications, such as pneumonia, might occur more often. Swine flu is also a new strain of flu, and no one in the population would be expected to be immune since it has never been encountered before.

During an outbreak such as this, one of the biggest concerns for officials is simply that a lot of people could get sick at the same time. This could put a terrible strain on the medical system in the country where it is happening. One thing is certain though, our government health officials are doing everything they can to make sure the country is prepared. The best thing to do in the mean time is learn the signs to watch out for. If you or your child are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you should call your doctor as soon as possible. He or she may want you to come in and be tested. Here are the symptoms you should look out for:

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Video Podcast: Symptoms of Swine Flu

In this video, Dr. Joe Bresee, with CDC's Influenza Division, describes the symptoms of swine flu and warning signs to look for that indicate the need for urgent medical attention.

Swine Flu Video Podcast

Dr. Joe Bresee, with the CDC Influenza Division, describes swine flu - its signs and symptoms, how it's transmitted, medicines to treat it, steps people can take to protect themselves from it, and what people should do if they become ill.

Swine Influenza and You

What is swine flu? Are there human infections with swine flu in the U.S.? Is this swine flu virus contagious? What are the signs and symptoms of swine flu in people? How serious is swine flu infection?...