The Truth about the H1N1 “Swine” Flu
By Dr. Timothy Trader, ND, PhD, DD

Coming in Vibrance Issue no. 4

We started to become aware about the Swine flu in April of 2008 when it was spreading around in Mexico. Today when you turn on the news, you cannot help but hear about it. Today it is known as H1N1 swine flu, or more formally “Novel Influenza A (H1N1).” The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that it is like a seasonal flu, with “symptoms which can include, fever, coughing (typically a ‘dry cough’), headaches, pain in the muscles or joints, sore throat, chills, fatigue, and runny nose. Diarrhea, vomiting, and neurological problems were also reported in some cases.” ("CDC Briefing on Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu," Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009-09-08).

In Australia, Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon said, “Most people, including children, will experience very mild symptoms and recover without any medical intervention.” Yet we are already learning about the deaths and the spread of the H1N1 flu, even before the usual flu season. What do you do for yourself and your family? If you are willing to start to understand this Swine flu situation, I have a few tips that you may find essential for your health. This article addresses how to avoid the flu, what to do if you get it, whether or not to choose vaccination, and what to do after being immunized if you elect to go that route.

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