Flu Health Feed

We live in a dangerous world where every few years, dangerous new epidemics like Coronavirus, Ebola, SARS, MERS, Avian Flu wreak havoc and claim thousands of lives. Lifestyle illnesses and non-communicable diseases like diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, heart disorders, obesity and cancer are on the rise. The picture is bleak.

But the good news according to researchers is that as many as a million deaths can be avoided every year if people do something as simple as maintaining hand hyg...more

Hand washing is an integral part of personal hygiene. This simple act alone can prevent the spread of many deadly illnesses like COVID-19, cholera, typhoid, chickenpox, hand foot and mouth disease, conjunctivitis etc. In some cases, it can save your life.

But there are certain guidelines for washing hands. If you do it the correct way, you can eliminate up to 99% of the germs on your hands.

So, let us discuss a few things you must and must not do when it comes to cleaning your ...more

Always discard your toothbrush after you're sick.
All the bacteria and viruses thrive and tend to grow & multiply on your toothbrush.
So after flu - discard your brush.

Important Things To Keep In Mind For Prevention From Flu!

All year round, we are vulnerable to an array of health disorders, be it due to poor lifestyle choices, a pre-existing disease, or changing climate/weather. While most people focus on the cure of grave diseases, the most common ailments are often overlooked. One such condition is cold and flu a viral infection of the nose and throat. Although the infection usually occurs in winters, the viruses causing cold and flu can make you fall sick anytime, and when you do, you are forced to sit back at ...more

Influenza and its homoeopathic therapeutics

influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by an influenza virus.

symptoms can be mild to severe.

the most common symptoms include: high fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle and joint pain, headache, coughing, and feeling tired.

these symptoms typically begin two days after exposure to the virus and most last less than a week.

the cough, however, may last for more than t...more

Children are constantly complaining about running noses and flu. This is part of their process of strengthening immunity and hence every child must go through this phase. Prescribing antibiotics every time a child sneezes worsens the situation by weakening their immunity. Hence, when it comes to children, homeopathy is an excellent form of treatment. Homeopathy can be prescribed to children of all ages.

Homeopathy addresses the physical, mental and emotional characteristics of a child a...more

Flu vaccine is against influenza (flu). Signs and symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, coughing and sore throat. Life-threatening complications may also occur.

Why do I need a flu vaccine?
Normal changes in the immune system that occurs during pregnancy increase the risk of complications due to flu. Pregnancy complications such as preterm labour may also increase. Asthma or heart disease increases the risk of flu complications.

How will the flu vaccine h...more

During pregnancy, flu (influenza) can impose serious health implications for both the mother and the child. Due to pregnancy, the risk of developing complications like pneumonia are very high, which can pose a problem during childbirth. Miscarriage, low birth weight, premature birth are some of the major issues, which might develop if the mother has suffered from flu during her pregnancy. Although flu vaccination during pregnancy has certain risks, it has been observed that in most cases the ben...more

Influenza is more commonly known as the flu. It is an infection that affects the respiratory system and is caused by the influenza virus. This injection is recommended for kids who are under the age of 6 months. It ensures that the baby is safeguarded from the virus during an influenza outbreak. Since the nature of virus changes year on year, the immunity doesn t last for more than 1 year. This vaccination is ideally taken during the month of October and November. The effect of the vaccination t...more