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Archive for May 3rd, 2009

Ayurvedic remedies and swine flu

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

 An article in US News & World Report lists several Ayurvedic practices for strengthening the body’s defenses against the flu.

Dr. Adriane Fugh-Berman (photo), who is associate professor in the complementary and alternative medicine master’s program at Georgetown University Medical Center, in Washington, DC gives her perspective. (more…)

Reducing swine flu transmission

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

 Medscape has an interview with Dr. Georges Benjamin (photo), who is executive director of the American Public Health Association.

Highlights follow. (more…)

Facemasks reduce the spread of influenza-like illness

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

Influenza-like illness is similar to the flu, and more severe than cold-like symptoms.

Researchers from Australia report that it’s a challenge, but when parents wear a facemask they have a reduced risk of getting influenza-like symptoms from their children.

I’m reposting this entry because of its relevance to the swine flu epidemic. (more…)

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