What You Need To Know About Influenza A(H1N1)

What is the influenza A (H1N1)?
Influenza A (H1N1) is an acute respiratory disease that is highly contagious.

How do people get infected?
Like the common flu, this virus can be spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes, dispersing infected droplets onto surfaces or into the air. People who come into contact with such surfaces or breathe in contaminated air can become infected. The virus has led to a deadly outbreak in Mexico. From Mexico, it has spread to other parts of the world when visitors returned to their home countries.

Previously named swine flu, Influenza A (H1N1) has not been shown to transmit through eating pork that has been handled and cooked properly.

What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of influenza A (H1N1) are similar to the common flu. These include high fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose and breathlessness. Because of the similarities in symptoms, only laboratory tests can confirm whether a person has been infected by the virus. Experts believe that like the common flu, symptoms can appear within 7 days of infection.

One in three infected people do not exhibit any symptoms. This makes containing the disease difficult as carriers or those with mild symptoms can unwittingly spread the infection to others.

What are the implications of being infected?
Influenza A (H1N1) has killed at least 66 people in Mexico and made over 2895 ill there. 39 countries have officially reported 8480 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection.* For each person that is infected, more will be at risk. This makes it even more important to know about influenza A (H1N1) and take action against it.

Is there any cure for influenza A (H1N1)?
Reports have stated that Tamiflu, a drug for flu treatment may be effective. Authorities are also recommending two influenza neuraminidase inhibitors, oseltamivir and zanamivir, to stop the virus from reproducing in the body. However, it is best to take precautions to prevent infection.

What precautions can I take to protect myself against influenza A (H1N1)?
Because influenza A (H1N1) is highly contagious, extra caution should be exercised. Take precautions to avoid infection by:

•Not having any close contact with people who are having flu symptoms, and practicing good personal hygiene if you have to come into close contact with them.

•Washing hands thoroughly with soap frequently.

•Maintaining a strong immune system by getting adequate sleep, eating nutritious food, and exercising regularly.

If you are feeling unwell, especially if you exhibit flu symptoms, see a doctor and stay at home to prevent spreading any virus to others.



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The Health Benefits of Lavender

(Lavender Joy from 1800Flowers.com)

Mothers day is fast approaching and almost everyone would be scrambling to get their hands on a good bouquet of Mothers day flowers to give mom on her special day. There are several types, varieties and arrangements available making it hard for people to choose the best set for their mothers. My suggestion would be to offer her a good jar of properly arranged lavenders, which does not only look striking as the photo above, but also has certain health benefits that I did not know existed before.

These flowers give off a classic fragrance that has been used since the days of old and were used by both the ancient Greeks and Romans. The form that grows in the Mediterranean was thought to be a love herb and was poured or sprinkled on top of someone's head.

The benefits of aromatheraphy using these scents has been documented including its nerve-soothing abilities, as well as its sedative and spasmolytic qualities. Oils from this plant were also used to treat psoriasis and eczema and when mixed with vegetable oil, it can be used as a soothing lotion. When used in baths, it can relieve itchiness and neuralgic pain. It is also used as an insect repellent which can be a good way to protect your home from dengue viruses brought by mosquitoes.


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Pacquiao, Boxing, Getting Fit and Tennis Tips from Nachshon Draiman

Ouch! That must have hurt. I don't know though what would hurt more for Hatton - his bloodied nose and face after Pacquaio's stong punches, or his ego after being beaten by a "lowly" Filipino in less than two rounds.

Anyway, Pacquaio is 12 Million Dollars richer (not counting the Pay-per-View proceeds) which will definitely send thousands of boxing hopefuls to gyms across the country to train and possibly make it big like their idol Manny Pacquaio. A negligible percentage would probably get headway though, although it would probably be of a less grander scale than Pacquaio's. But at least these people would try to get fit and in shape instead of bumming around on street corners, watching people pass them by or spend the whole day drinking gin or cheap whisky until they pass out and sprawl at the same street corner as if they were at the receiving end of Pacquaio's left hook.

As for me, boxing was never my thing. I have the height of a lightweight but the poundage of a heavyweight.... professional wrestler. Although I did train for some martial arts stuff, I would lack the speed and agility required for a pound-per-pound boxer.

What I do like to explore though is the game of tennis. My father used to play squash, tennis and badmidton and has all the equipment he needs at his disposal to pursue these games. When my parents migrated to the United States, he left his equipment here in the Philippines and nobody was using them ever since. Well, it's time for me to use these tools and get myself back into shape.

Searching the net for tennis tips, I came across the blog by Nachshon Draiman. The entries made by Nachshon Draiman were quite informative, practical and easy to implement on your own that I would like to try them out myself.

The tennis tips written by Nachshon Draiman range from conditioning drills, to improving your serve, and even some tips on online tennis lessons. I would try to go over these tips one by one and see for myself how effective they are in improving my game.... or well, at least get some proper exercise.

That's a lot better that being beaten to a pulp by the likes of Manny Pacquaio.


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Happy Mother's Month at Han Wok Blue Wave

Mom should not cook on Mother's Day. Treat her to a fabulous Han Wok Chinese Cuisine dinner on her special day!

HAPPY MOTHER's DAY!!!

Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday for the Month of May, we will be giving away a bottle of wine for every P2500 food purchase at Han Wok Blue Wave. A glass of wine for the mothers will be given for every food purchase of P1500.

For more info you can contact:

HAN WOK BLUE WAVE
http://www.wonggroup.com.ph/hanwokbluewave/
http://hanwokchinesecuisine.synthasite.com/
Blue Wave Commercial Complex
D.Macapagal Ave cor EDSA, Pasay City (just in front of Mall of Asia)

Telephone Numbers:
(632)830-0205 to 07
(632)556-6858 / (632)7103900
http://www.wonggroup.com.ph/hanwokbluewave/
http://hanwokchinesecuisine.synthasite.com/

 

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