The Spanish influenza pandemic of 1918 has been dubbed ‘the mother of all pandemics’; it remains one of the most deadly outbreaks of contagious diseases in human history. It was responsible for about 100 million deaths around the world. The principal factor in the worldwide occurrence was increased travel. Modern …
Influenza
Why Is Bird Flu So Dangerous? Its Symptoms And Home Remedies
Avian influenza also referred to as bird flu is a viral infection which usually affects birds. A strain of this influenza virus- H5N1- is particularly dangerous and continues to affect poultry. The prevalence is high in certain parts of North Africa and Asia. Humans and other mammals can get infected …
Avian Or Bird Flu Natural Remedies: How Is Virus Transmitted?
Avian flu refers to bird influenza that is caused by viruses that are adapted to bird. The phrase is similar to human flu, swine flu and dog flu; in that, it refers to infection caused by one of the many strains of influenza viruses that have adapted to a particular …
Natural Stomach Flu Remedies: Foods To Eat With Gastroenteritis
Stomach flu or viral gastroenteritis is a viral infection of the GI tract, and there is no drug that will kill the virus. Other infections of the gastric system can be managed with antibiotics; however stomach flu requires symptomatic treatment. Managing the symptoms of the condition effectively and following a …
Home Remedies For Flu Symptoms: Flu Virus, Body Ache Natural Treatment
Influenza or flu or grippe is cause by a virus afflicting the upper respiratory system. There are 2 categories of influenza; type A and type B. There are vaccines for the infection, but, given that there are numerous viruses that cause flu, and they keep mutating continuously, prevention is slightly …
Preventing Influenza Infection | How to Prevent Influenza
Influenza Prevention Measures:
The most effective means to prevent influenza infection is to maintain good hygienic practices. This will allow the body to be free from influenza infection.
- One common practice that one should do regularly to avoid contracting the virus is to wash hands and to take a bath
Influenza, Flu Diet Treatment | Foods to Avoid Influenza Infection
Influenza Diet:
Many experts believe that influenza is just one of the body’s attempts at self-cleaning. According to them, when a person has influenza, it does not necessarily mean that something is awry with a persons’ health. Although it cannot be denied that the disease is indicative of something wrong …