Holistic Preparedness: H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)
Hi Everybody!
I hope you’re having a great day today!
Last month, while in the planning phase, I thought I’d share with you my thoughts initially about health from a holistic perspective, and other topics that were important to me and my patients. But the conversations I’ve recently had with quite a few people, and their immediate health concerns prompted me to reconsider and shift the focus to a topic that’s on everyone’s mind- the flu, H1N1 (Swine Flu) in particular.
Now before I begin, I want you to take a deep breath. Even two or three. You’re going to be fine—we’re going to get through this “pandemic” as we have the others. And we’ll do it alive and healthy. And I’ll share with you why I know in my heart that’s our future.
The 6 Phases of Global Infections according to the WHO
Comparison of H1N1 “pandemic” to other infections
Why are the Death Rates from H1N1 so low?
AN IMPORTANT ADDENDUM:
Don’t forget to share this information with your children in an age appropriate manner.
We have no idea how the constant droning of negative news reporting is impacting their developing psyches. Since 9/11, our children have been continuously bombarded with thousands of tragic and horrific news stories. Do you think this constant exposure to negativity is healthy? I don’t!
A friend told me a touching experience he had with his son this spring, a few weeks after the reported H1N1 outbreak occurred in Mexico. One evening after a long day at his office, while sitting in his family room, his 11 year old son entered, voice shaking, asked “Dad, am I going to die?”
My startled friend replied, “Honey, why are you asking me that question?”
“Because they’re saying on TV a lot of people are dying from the flu.”
Fortunately, my friend, pulled out his Blackberry, containing an updated CDC report for his state from his company’s medical director. He showed him the very small number of infections in their state, and reassured him that his chance of dying from the flu, despite TV reports was virtually non-existent. He said he could see the fear literally evaporate from his son’s frightened face and trembling body as he showed and explained the report to him.
Please talk to your children – they may be suffering unnecessarily in silence.
Always yours in good health,
Elaine R. Ferguson, MD
P.S. In our next newsletter, I’ll share with you some very helpful information about why flu season occurs during the winter. It has nothing to do with being indoors! You’ll be surprised. And I’ll show you how to easily strengthen your immune system.
P.P.S. If you have any questions regarding H1N1 flu, please send them to me at drelainerferguson@gmail.com. I’ll include the most commonly asked ones in my upcoming newsletters.
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