The death toll of swine flu (explanation of what swine flu is: HERE) increases significantly, and are expected to reach 65, 000 death over the next few months. It was reported by the BBC that approximately 100, 000 people were infected by the swine flu disease every single day. They believed that 30% of the population throughout the world will affect by this virus at the end of 2009.


Caption: the structure of the influenza virus

Anyway, I read from the newspaper the other day, stated that British scientists in Hertfodshire started the production of a cure for the swine flu disease. However, the cure is initially incomplete. They will start proceeding to the next stage of experimentation next week. According to them, they are trying to produce some kind of vaccine that would help preventing from the swine flu virus entirely. This vaccine should be ready and produced in bulk next month. The creation of the vaccine has been shown by the scientists in the clip below:


Caption: the production of swine flu vaccine by British scientists

The british govenment is expecting to spread the vaccine all over the UK for swine flu patient as soon as the vaccine is released. They believed the first seed of swine flu vaccine should be ready in 3 to 4 weeks from now.


Caption: a picture of the Tamiflu pill

On the other hand, Tamiflu (the number one doctor-prescribed flu medicine for flu treatment) was pronounced as one of the most current effective resistant for swine flu. This has been proven by a Canadian who has successfully prevented from swine flu. Anyway, besides the Tamiflu antiviral, we may have easier preventation methods to prevent from swine flu, that is to learn protecting ourselves from infecting with such dangerous disease

These are the methods suggested by experts:


Caption: De-stress

1. De-stress: Stress is considered as one factor which causes the rose of swine flu attempts. How? Stress will subsequently attack our immune system to weaken the immune system. In many cases, swine flu virus may attack our body very easily in such condition. Therefore, besides getting plenty of sleep, rest, massage, making yourself happy, you may want to read more about stress-reliever in one of the post on this blog (HERE) a while ago.


Caption: sufficient exercises

2. Sufficient exercises: Exercising regularly will strengthened our immune system and protect us from falling ill. Exercising is also the best way to boost our body defense from most disease. According to some articles, a person should at least have 30 minutes of exercise per day to increase the circulation of blood within your heart.


Caption: Dieting structure

3. Dieting: A good diet will help to boost your immune system. Therefore, taking plenty of vitamin and minerals, and perhaps plenty of fruits and vegetables will increase a healthy flow of your body.


Caption: some fruits enriched with antioxidants

4. Antioxidant: Antioxidants can help to clean the cylinders of our immune system. To do this, we need to consume plenty of excellent antioxidant sources / foods such as berries (i.e. wolfberry), fruits (i.e. grapes), green tea, dark chocolates, soya etc. The antioxidant may help to fight againsts free radicals (something that damages our body, such as illness) in our body.


Caption: cleanliness

5. Stay Clean: experts suggest us to stay clean to prevent or limit the spread of the H1N1 virus. They suggests us to cover our mouth when sneeze and cough, or probably sneeze in a piece of disposable tissue and throw it inside a bin when done. Most importantly, we should wash our hand with soap and water regularly. They also reminded us to clean hard surfaces (i.e. door, wall etc.) at home. This method would help to kill the H1N1 virus.


Caption: ginseng

6. Ginseng: I heard consuming ginseng will substantially destroying any invading viruses, such as the H1N1 virus.


Caption: drinking water

7. Drinking water: Drinking plenty of water is initially important since your body is much stronger when it is hydrated. Therefore, please consume at least 2.5 litre of water everyday. Drinking water is also important for to keep your body functioning more properly and providing a much clearer and softer skin :) So, please drink plenty of water everyday.


Caption: Selenium

8. Selenium: Selenium often synergy with vitamin E, acting similarly like antioxidant, needed for proper immune system and heart functioning. It also protect the membrane cells in our body. Anyway, consuming foods that contained selenium would help preventing cellular damages from free radicals. Foods that contain selenium includes chicken, prawn, fish, oysters etc.


Caption: foods contained zinc

9. Zinc: Dairy products and eggs are best sources that produces zinc to our body. For many reasons, Zinc is important to prevent premature ageing which may subsequently reduces wrinkles on your face. On the other hand, it help protecting our immune system if we consume it regularly.


Caption: good bacteria contained in yogurt juice

10. Bacteria: Bacterias are categorized into two; the good and bad bacteria. The two types of bacteria can be found in our body. Experts suggest us to consume daily probitic regularly to improve the balance of microbes in our intestine. An example would be yogurt juices. This may help to boost our immune system and help to fight againsts different infections.


Caption: fruits enriched with vitamin C

11. Vitamin C: This is probably one of the most important vitamin to prevent the invasion of swine flu in our body since originally, our body cannot produce vitamin C itself though our body require vitamin C to keep our immune system healthy and preventing diseases. Oranges, kiwi, broccoli and other dark green leafy vegetables are sources that produces vitamin C to our body.

So, guys and girls out there, as usual, I would still suggest you to wear a mask (although I am not planning to wear one since it is ugly, lol) when travelling somewhere. Stay safe, drink plenty of water, and as usual, when someone start sneezing and / or coughing, please stop breathing and run as far as possible :)