Is it just me or are more and more people getting the swine flu? First my 10-year-old nephew, then his 8-year-old brother who slept over our house just last weekend, and now both my parents have been hit by the H1N1. And then there was Facebook...my niece had it and now an old colleague who says he got it from another mutual colleague. I'm trying not to freak out. I'm trying really, really, hard actually.
So what exactly am I doing to fight my chances of getting it?
- Lysol...everything...including the air.
- Hand sanitizers and obsessive-compulsive hand-washing.
- Wear a jacket, even when "it's not that cold out."
- Stocking up on oranges/tangerines.
- Taking my multi-vitamins.
- Eating right and hitting the gym.
I mean I know it sounds pretty self-explanatory, but considering my nutrition background and my strong desire to not get sick? Prevention is key for me right now. I'm ALL OVER prevention like a kid in line for free candy.
Last week, before my Mom (the nurse) got the swine flu, she gave us all a chart that distinguished symptoms between the common cold, the flu, and the swine flu. I thought it was very helpful to know the symptoms ahead of time to avoid future freak-outs if/when I do develop a symptom. And so, I Googled it...to share with the world. Find it here.
And because I just heard an advertisement for the City of Chicago on the Swine Flu on the radio, you can find more information here.
In other (ABC Action) news, H1N1 Concerns Spur Orange Juice Boom.
2 comments:
Wow, it's like "Snakes on a Plane" from a health perspective -- good luck (and most of all, stay healthy!)
I know right! I will try my very best! :)
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