Connecticut Flu Watch

H1N1 Influenza Hotline:   1-800-830-9426

Signs and Symptoms
Following are the signs and symptoms
most commonly associated with SIV:
• Symptoms are similar to those of regular
human flu and include fever, cough,
shortness of breath, sore throat,
disorientation, chills and fatigue
Some people have also reported:
• Stiffness of the joints, diarrhea and vomiting
In children emergency warning signs
requiring urgent medical attention include:
• Fast breathing or trouble breathing

                                         The healthier you are, the better your system can fight!

• Eat whole, real food, get plenty of sleep and exercise, drink plenty of pure water, and take a
multi-vitamin daily.

• Phyto-nutrients provide important antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune supporting
compounds. Some good sources are blueberries, mangosteen, pomegranate, acai berry, alfalfa,
chlorella, and most of the richly colored fruits and vegetables.

Here are some supplements to strengthen your immune system.

o Vitamin C – your dose will depend on your overall health and other supplements you are
taking. A rule of thumb is between 2,000 and 5,000 mg. Stay within bowel tolerance as Vitamin C
can cause diarrhea. If you get loose stools, drop the dose. Many people think loose stools are just
a nuisance and continue high doses. Actually, you can lose a lot of water and become dehydrated
causing additional health issues. It also limits your ability to flush toxins and viral components from
your system.

o Astragalus: Astrgalus is a great immune booster and also an adaptogen, meaning it helps
the body adapt to stress. In this case, it helps your body adjust its immune response to be the
most effective it can be against this virus. There are no side effects or drug interactions and this is
considered a very safe herb. Buy it standardized at 500mg and take 2 pills three times a day or
three pills twice a day.

o Reishi and Cordycep Mushrooms: This combination of mushrooms is extremely effective
in combating many illnesses and diseases. They are more effective used together than either is
alone. In this instance they are included because of their adaptogen and anti-viral properties. They
are considered extremely safe but rare side effects have been reported and include dizziness, dry
mouth, stomach upset, nose bleed, gastrointestinal distress and skin rash. If any of these occur
stop taking the mushrooms. There are no known drug interactions. The dose is 1,000 mg a day for
prevention.

o Garlic Concentrate: Garlic is a great antimicrobial, including antiviral. You can eat garlic
bulbs but its hard on the stomach and breath. A better alternative are garlic concentrates. The best
concentrate I know of is a product sold by Designs for health called Allicillin. Possible side effects
include stomach upset, heartburn and rash. Garlic is a blood thinner and can interact with blood
thinning medications such as Warfarin or Coumadin. Be sure to check with your doctor before
using large quantities. There is no established dose so go by the recommendations on the product
you buy.

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