SWINE FLU UPDATE!

Today on the Oprah Show, "Dr. Oz" had a show about the Swine Flu:

He spoke about how the 1918 flu pandemic had a second wave & our second wave is coming.

Expect 150 million people in the US to get swine flu

Expect 90,000 people in the US to die from swine flu

Five things everyone needs to have in their home:

1. Cleansers – Swine flu is very contagious so use lots of soap and water. It’s also good to use alcohol cleansers and wipes. Send the kids to school with wipes and hand sanitizers.

2. Probiotics and Prebiotics – Need to keep up the healthy bacteria in your digestive tract. Garlic, onions and yogurt are good to take. Probiotic capsules are also good to take since they get more of the good bacteria to your digestive tract (gets more past the stomach).

3. Supplements- Everyone should be taking Vit D3, North American ginseng is also recommended.

4. Home Kit – You should have thermometers, electrolyte replacements, acetaminophen, masks, and a one month supply of key foods. Surgical masks are good to prevent mucus from traveling when sick people sneeze or cough.

5. Seasonal Flu vaccine – everyone should get theirs (this is what HE said, but everyone needs to make their own decisions about vaccines).

Those most at risk are pregnant women, people with predisposed conditions like diabetes, and young people who haven’t been exposed to any flu before.

Time line of swine flu:
Day 0 – 2 No symptoms
Day 3 – Body aches and pain
Day 4-6 Cough, sore throat, vomiting and diarrhea
Day 7-10 Feeling better or getting worse.

See your doctor right away if you start feeling worse.

I am grateful for a church that teaches preparedness. I am also grateful for a Heavenly Father who speaks with us through prayer so that we can know for ourselves what course to take everyday, not just with this H1N1 flu. Take your concerns to your Father in Heaven and He will direct you and your family -- what is right for YOU and YOURS.

The time to prepare is almost past.... get those last minute items to help you and your family ride the storm ahead.

Have a great week!

Susan