Anyone can get infected with flu virus. Even in good health, contamination can be favored by fatigue, stress, deficiencies, pollution or carelessness, such as non-compliance with hygiene precautions. The latter are therefore essential in times of epidemics. the hand washing must become a constant reflex: before preparing the meal, eating, after blowing your nose or after each outing. Cover your nose and mouth in case of cough or sneezing, using single-use tissues are other barrier gestures that can limit the spread of viruses.
homeopath’s advice
To prevent the flu, “Influenzinum is a homeopathic strain which acts as a specific immunostimulant against the virus”explains Dr Éric de Boysson, ENT and author of Everything to cure winter ailments. One dose, twice a month during the winter months.
In immediate prevention, if you have been in contact with a person with the flu, you can add Oscillococcinum®, the homeopathic treatment for flu symptoms. One dose, three times a day.
The advice of the aromatherapist
To boost our immunity during an epidemic, if we have to take the metro, go to the hospital or to the supermarket, Julien Kaibeck, specialist aromatologist essential oils, suggests rubbing wrists with a blend of pure essential oils (natural defense solution Aromaforce of Pranarômfor example). “We put 1 drop (no more) on each wrist that we rub against each other, then we bring the hands towards the nose to inhale the essential oils. Be careful not to exceed 4 drops per day!”
Don’t forget the flu shot
The flu vaccine protects against four virus strains. It is strongly recommended for people over 65, those who suffer from chronic illnesses, pregnant women and obese people (including L’BMI is greater than or equal to 40).
Getting vaccinated at the onset of winter is also a way to prevent the spread of the epidemic.
The vaccine has been available since October and the vaccination campaign will run until January 31. Nevertheless, “The vaccine takes about 15 days to be effective, warns Dr Éric de Boysson, so it is better to do it before the peak of the epidemic, for more efficiency.”
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