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Destroy N1H1 Pandemic Flu Virus

To destroy the N1H1 Pandemic flu virus is possible by using direct viral destroying methods. For examplewe should target the viral capsid. If we candestroy the viral capsid or stop the formationviral capsid then we have the ability to destroythe virus. It is possible to use natural drugs forthis purpose.And we can use inhalers which contain viralcapsid destructing compounds.

The mostimportant thing is these viral capsid destroyingcompounds should not harm the respiratorytract of the patient. Natural Compoundsobtained from medicinal plants may be usefulto create these inhalers.A major problem in seasonal flu /Pandemic fluvirus is mutation. So when we are designingtreatments it is valuable to consider the viralmutation. Therefore it is necessary to designtreatment methods that can tolerate viralmutation.

Another important treatment fact isto stop the viral replication in the human bodyafter infection. Here we can block viralenzymes and essential factors that help viralreplication. Considering the above facts we candefinitely destroy N1H1 pandemic flu virussuccessfully.

Swine flu H1N1 Rising in Europe

FACTBOX-Measures to fight
H1N1 swine flu in Europe
Wed, Dec 02 05:47 AM EST
Dec 2 (Reuters) - Here are
some details about measures
taken to fight H1N1, swine flu,
which has killed almost 8,750
people globally, according to
the latest European Centre for
Disease prevention and
Control (ECDC) tallies.
The World Health Organisation
(WHO) declared an H1N1
pandemic on June 11,
indicating the first influenza
pandemic since 1968 was
under way.
* LATEST MEASURES BY
GOVERNMENTS:
* CROATIA:
-- Croatia received the first
140,000 doses of the vaccine
against swine flu last week
and the vaccination
programme started on Nov.
27. However, the interest
among citizens have been
relatively low so far, as many
people said they were not
convinced in the safety of the
vaccine. Croatia has ordered
some 1.5 million doses of the
vaccine.
* CYPRUS:
-- The health ministry's H1N1
team said on Monday that
from Wednesday all
vulnerable groups aged 6
months old and up should be
vaccinated -- bringing the date
forward by 10 days due to rise
in the number of cases plus a
low turn-out during the first
week of mass vaccination.
* FRANCE:
-- The French government said
on Tuesday vaccination
centres would stay open
seven days a week against six
at present, and for much
longer hours, to cope with a
surge in demand for jabs.
-- France has set up some
1,200 centres and after a slow
start to their vaccination
campaign, doctors have
reported a flood of people
seeking treatment over the
past week, leading to waits of
several hours. Student medical
interns and army doctors have
been called in to help meet
the huge demand.
* SOME NUMBERS:
TOTAL REPORTED DEATHS:
8,749*
REGIONAL BREAKDOWN:
AREA TOTAL DEATHS:
EU AND EFTA COUNTRIES 898
OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES &
CENTRAL ASIA 139
MEDITERRANEAN AND MIDDLE-
EAST 698
AFRICA 109
NORTH AMERICA 2,230
CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN
175
SOUTH AMERICA 2,978
NORTH-EAST & SOUTH ASIA 931
SOUTH-EAST ASIA 374
AUSTRALIA & PACIFIC 216
* NOTE: Deaths reported to
ECDC
Sources: Reuters/ECDC:

Tips to Treat Acne

Tips against acne
Spots are annoying and not good for your confidence, these tips can help you be happy to fight them. Completely natural and without damaging your skin!


Avoid stress
Stress is bad for the skin and can aggravate acne. Avoid stress as much as possible, for example by exercise. There are also many other techniques for your body to rest.

Burdock
Burdock helps against pimples and blackheads, and is available in pills. Take one capsule three times daily before meals. The purifying effect of the great burdock helps you to get a clean skin.

Beer Yeast
Beer Yeast is a natural food source. It is a rich source of B-complex. It is known for its blood purifying and may well help against acne. Take three capsules per day.

Steam your face twice a week
Do you suffer from acne it is important to clean your skin properly. You can do this by a pan with boiling water and a towel to steam your face. Go hang above the water and put the towel over your head.

Eat lots of fruits, vegetables and nuts
Fruit and vegetables are full of vitamins. Do you eat healthy, you will also see to the skin. Nuts are also good against pimples, as long as you eat them only sparingly. In selenuim and nuts are zinc. This is evidence that it fights acne.

Viola Tricolo drops
Viola Tricolor is a known homeopathic medicine used for acne. This natural way is for internal use and available at most drugstores.

Avoid caffeine
Caffeine can also indirectly lead to pimples. Avoid coffee and other drinks as much as possible with much caffeine. Occasionally a course once caffeine can not hurt!

Drink much tea
Nettle tea, green tea, calendulathee, chamomile tea and rooibos tea to help good acne. Therefore, take some time for yourself each day and drink a cup of tea. Good for relaxation and for your skin!

Sunlight and fresh air is good for acne
Fresh air and sunlight creates vitamin D. An essential substance in the fight against acne. Furthermore, fresh air is also good against pimples, because it brings oxygen into your skin.

Twice a week scrubbing
The pimples wise to renew your skin cells to scrub. Scrub has a positive effect on the circulation of your skin well and can help against acne. Do it not too often, twice a week is enough!

Drinking water is good for the skin
Water cleanses your skin! It is therefore important for acne in about two liters of water a day to drink.       If your skin is dry dead skin cells can not be dropped and will create pimples.

Take showers exchange
In both a shower with alternating hot and cold water you are stimulating the blood circulation of your body. Standing under a cold shower might not feel so good, but it's good for your pimples!

Mobile phone radiation: Is health hazard?

gsmen Is mobile phone radiation are dangerous or not? In this regard, many questions still remain unanswered. For example, what the real risks of mobile phone radiation on our health? We'd better be cautious: prevention is better than cure!

Microwaves and cell phone waves

Mobile Phones Send microwaves belonging to the UHF band (Ultra High Frequency) radio frequencies, or between 300 MHz (megahertz) and 3 GHz (gigahertz). The emitted electromagnetic waves are therefore the same category as the waves emitted by analogue and digital television, cordless phones, baby monitors, UMTS (third generation mobile telecommunications, which also allows transmission of video), Wifi or Wimax (wireless connection high flow). We know that these waves are able to invade our tissues, but it is questionable whether their impact is large enough to jeopardize our health.

Examination of the risks associated with mobile phone radiation

At present, it appears that the Electromagnetic radiation which we normally exposed, certainly no risk to health. The question remains partially unanswered, especially since the political and economic interests related to these new technologies often a word a say in the scientific debate, making a joint position of the experts is a very difficult matter. Several studies have tried for example the impact of mobile phone radiation to examine the DNA of cells. When that DNA is damaged, can cause certain cancers. These results, obtained on tomato plants in particular, can hardly be extrapolated to humans. Other studies have also tried the phenomenon of "electromagnetic sensitivity" to study. Some people claim that she is particularly sensitive to mobile phone radiation. This would manifest itself in headaches, Depression symptoms, fatigue ... In this case one has as yet no final decision, although Sweden electrosensitivity officially recognized as a disability.

Mobile phone radiation and Brain Tumor

The Interphone study, the most important ever carried out in mobile phones, Nevertheless brings some partial answers regarding one of the biggest problems associated with mobile phone use: the risk of a brain tumor. The first conclusions of this international study, conducted in 13 countries, the risk of acoustic neuroma (a tumor on the auditory nerve) and gliomas (brain tumors with a very high mortality rate) are higher in people who have at least 10 years a mobile phone use.

Not for kids!

Although no definitive conclusions Interphone published, but moons that our first data for caution, especially when it comes to children younger than 12 years go. One should absolutely avoid these children a mobile use.
Parents should opt for a thought-mobile use. They do well in their mobile minimal use in closed spaces (elevator, garage, basement ...) or when they sit in a moving vehicle (train, car ...). In other cases, the ear is recommended, provided that they are mobile not in his pocket, but at least 20 cm from his body. Finally we recall a brief conversation like that better than a long speech! And why not simply send an SMS, short and concise and much safer?

Surprising Health Benefits of Sex

Recently an article has been published in WebMD describing the health benefits to boost your immune system or maintaining a healthy weight. This is surprising for many people, says Joy Davidson, PhD, a New York psychologist and sex therapist. "Of course, sex is everywhere in the media," she says. "But the idea that we are vital, sexual creatures is still looked at in some cases with disgust or in other cases a bit of embarrassment. So to really take a look at how our sexuality adds to our life and enhances our life and our health, both physical and psychological, is eye-opening for many people."

Among the benefits of healthy loving in a relationship:



Formula Breast Milk Buying Diseases Babies

In reply to an email at Scientific American, It has been acknowledged that breast milk is the ideal first food for babies, though modern formula brands can get the job done, too. But Human breast milk naturally contains the vitamins and minerals a newborn requires.

Researchers have also found that infants who fed with human breast milk have lower rates of hospital admissions, ear infections, diarrhea, rashes and allergies than bottle-fed babies.

Another benefit of breast milk is cost savings against higher incidences of illness and disease down the road means higher costs for all.

Of course, not all mothers are able to breastfeed, and in such cases formula can be a healthy alternative. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates all baby formulas to ensure purity and that they meet nutritional requirements. Leading makers include Nature’s One, Earth’s Best and Bright Beginnings. Enfamil and Similac also now offer organic varieties.

Nicotine patch accelerates wound healing post-operative




Nicotine patches can help smokers from their addiction. But they also offer solace to a different health field. It shows a German study. It showed that 4 weeks long because the use of nicotine patches before a surgery, promotes wound healing after.

The study examined the recovery process operated by people with a distinction was made between smokers with tools to stop smoking and those not using any tools or smoked names. The smokers who some weeks before the operation carefully sticking plasters, to the half had less chance of problematic wound healing after surgery.

It was already known that smoking adversely affects post-operative healing. The toxic substances in cigarette smoke reduce the amount of oxygen in the blood so less healing goes well. A good cure is among others dependent on a constant supply of oxygenated blood. This is new, healthy tissue taken so scarring is less.

The study showed that among smokers with the tools 14 percent had encountered problems during the healing process. For the people who had used no tools, that percentage was 28 percent.


Tips for Long and Health Life

Are you secretly jealous of your colleague or friend who never gets sick? The one person blooming healthy while everyone runs to coughing and sniffing. We also give you sound advice so you can better fend off viruses.

Movement
If you intense sport, your blood flows faster through your body. This increases the number of white blood cells and can rapidly identify viruses and 'kill'.

No stress
Stop worrying about falling ill, because it can weaken your immune system. This increases your level of cortisol and epinephrine in blood. This in turn has a negative effect on your immune system.

Mind and Body
The American Melissa Galt: "I have no time to be ill. I do not just not." Her vision it works, that is scientifically proven. A positive attitude increases the level of nitric oxide in your blood, which increases your immunity and your circulation improves. Furthermore, research also shows that happy, calm and enthusiastic people less likely to diseases.

Meditation
Yoga intructrice Felice Rhiannon says she remains healthy through meditation and breathing exercises. This improves not only her body but also her emotional health. "I suffer less from colds than before, sleep better and have less stress. I am less nervous, which is good for my immune system." Research also showed that people who meditate often get sick less often.

Social life
Extroverted people get less cold than introverts. They have more contact with others, making them more resistant to viruses development. It is also important to people from different social groups to be friends, research shows that you get less heart disease and longer lives.

Sleep
Sleep is one of the best ways to stay healthy. People who sleep 8 hours per night, are the healthiest. It is also important that you sleep at a stretch. This increases the amount of melatonin in your blood and that is good for your immune system.

Pregnant women can avoid deaf child - Cytomegalovirus


Pregnant women should wash their hands. Otherwise they risk a common virus to pick up, for hearing damage to their unborn child care.

Nearly one quarter of the deaf children who have disabilities incurred in the womb. That physicians have of the Leiden University Medical Center LUMC discovered. The doctors, too little is known about the so-called cytomegalovirus (CMV), which about half of the Dutch ever in his life touches. A CMV infection can have serious consequences if an unborn child is infected via the mother. Then, hearing or vision problems, hepatic dysfunction, impaired mental development, or to a small head is not excluded.

The doctors therefore recommend all pregnant women to look good on their hygiene, so they made known Thursday. A CMV infection is in itself harmless and usually goes unnoticed. The virus is found in urine and saliva and preserves much around for young children. For this reason, pregnant women, who often find themselves in a rich environment for children, pay attention and observe strict hygiene.

A CMV infection in newborns remains mostly unnoticed. Still takes 15 percent of the children continued hearing on the infection, according to the Leiden doctors.

This is usually only become apparent when the children have difficulties with language and speech. It is possible to a much earlier to detect CMV infection via the heel prick, all babies get. If there is an infection, the child shortly after birth anti-viral resources.

The Leiden physicians to investigate whether screening for CMV virus meaningful and financially feasible. Do it within the so-called Decibel study of the LUMC. The study work paediatricians, microbiologists and epidemiologists together.

Top 10 Essential Health Informative Tips



1. Move More


Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators.Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool, it's a stress buster. Think 'move' in small increments of time. It doesn't have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute aerobic dance class or tai chi or kickboxing. But that's great when you're up to it. Meanwhile, move more.


2. Cut Fat


Avoid the obvious such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats (i.e. pork, bacon, ham, salami, ribs and sausage). Dairy products such as cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream should be eaten in low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited amounts. Most are available in lower fat versions such as substitute butter, fat free cheeses and mayonnaise.


3. Quit Smoking


The jury is definitely in on this verdict. Ever since 1960 when the Surgeon General announced that smoking was harmful to your health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products that kill. Just recently, we've seen a surge in smoking in adolescents and teens. Could it be the Hollywood influence? It seems the stars in every movie of late smoke cigarettes. Beware. Warn your children of the false romance or 'tough guy' stance of Hollywood smokers. Also, the trend to quit smoking has been slow to follow in France.


4. Drink Plenty of Water


Drinking water is still one of the healthiest things we can do. Water is essential for virtually every function of the body. The average person needs eight 8-ounce glasses a day. Drink with meals, as well as before, during and after exercise. During exercise, cold water is more readily absorbed.


5. Reduce Stress


Easier said than done, stress busters come in many forms. Some techniques recommended by experts are to think positive thoughts. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like. (i.e., Soak in a hot tub; walk on the beach or in a park; read a good book; visit a friend; play with your dog; listen to soothing music; watch a funny movie. Get a massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate. Count to ten before losing your temper or getting aggravated. Avoid difficult people when possible.


6. Avoid Excessive Alcohol Consumption


While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day can help protect against heart disease, drinking more than that can cause health problems such as liver and kidney disease as well as cancer.


7. Keep a Positive Mental Outlook


There's a definitive connection between living well and healthfully and having a cheerful outlook on life. Remember, you can't be unhappy when you're smiling!


8. Protect Yourself from Pollution


If you can't live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in highway fumes and exercising near busy thoroughfares. Exercise outside when the smog rating is low. Exercise indoors in air conditioning when the air quality is good. Plant lots of shrubbery in your yard. It's a good pollution and dirt deterrent.


9. Floss Your Teeth


Recent studies make a direct connection between longevity and teeth flossing. Nobody knows exactly why. Perhaps it's because people who floss tend to be more health conscious than people who don't?


10. Choose Your Parents Well


The link between genetics and health is a powerful one. But just because one or both of your parents died young in ill health doesn't mean you cannot counteract the genetic pool handed you. Follow these ten basic tips for healthy living and you can better control your own destiny.

Tuberculose in China

In China zijn 550 miljoen mensen besmet met het tuberculum bacil, met 4,5 miljoen de ontwikkeling van actieve tuberculose en tussen de 120.000 tot 250.000 sterven per jaar. Zo'n 80 procent van de tbc-patiënten in China wonen op het platteland, en 63 procent van hen zijn jonge of middelbare leeftijd, resulterend in een aanzienlijke economische last voor de getroffen families.15 Omdat tuberculose zo gangbaar is in arme gebieden en de behandeling is lang en duur veel patiënten stoppen met het innemen van drugs voor hun behandeling cyclus is voltooid, wat resulteert in tarieven resistentie tegen bijna 30 procent, verder bijdragen tot de verspreiding van de ziekte. Voor 15 jaar, aan de Verenigde Naties, de Wereldbank, het Wereldfonds voor de bestrijding van aids, tuberculose en malaria, en de Japanse en Britse hulporganisaties hebben bijgedragen aan programma's TB behandeling in China. Ondanks de honderden miljoenen dollars geïnvesteerd, de World Health Organization stelt dat China nog steeds geconfronteerd met aanzienlijke uitdagingen bij de bestrijding van tuberculose, met name vanwege de uitgestrektheid van het land en zijn bevolking en in termen van politieke betrokkenheid.