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During the colder months many people's environment becomes invaded with viruses that may develop colds and flus. Over 200 viruses are responsible for developing the common cold, often a rhinovirus. Cold symptoms are usually less mild then the flu and would include symptoms of coughing, sneezing, stuffy nose, and sore throat. The flu (also called influenza viruses) can cause more severe symptoms including fever, head aches, fatigue, exhaustion, weakness, chest discomfort, coughing, nausea, and diarrhea. Complications of flu include getting an infection in your lungs (pneumonia) or of your ears, nose and throat.
The bodies reaction with a cold or flu.
When catching a cold or flu virus, the body goes into an elimination mode. The body produces mucus to conglomerate and trap the virus. The body coughs the mucus in order to eliminate the cold or flu. This process allows the virus to be passed onto others. The virus enters the body through the nose or mouth. The immune system starts producing antibodies to fight off the invasion of the cold or flu virus. Symptoms of the virus occur one to four days after catching the virus. Children are two to three times more likely to catch a cold or flu. Those who are elderly, experience asthma or other respiratory conditions may be at risk for more severe conditions when catching the flu such as pneumonia and other infections.
During the colder months many people's environment becomes invaded with viruses that may develop colds and flus. Over 200 viruses are responsible for developing the common cold, often a rhinovirus. Cold symptoms are usually less mild then the flu and would include symptoms of coughing, sneezing, stuffy nose, and sore throat. The flu (also called influenza viruses) can cause more severe symptoms including fever, head aches, fatigue, exhaustion, weakness, chest discomfort, coughing, nausea, and diarrhea. Complications of flu include getting an infection in your lungs (pneumonia) or of your ears, nose and throat.
The bodies reaction with a cold or flu.
When catching a cold or flu virus, the body goes into an elimination mode. The body produces mucus to conglomerate and trap the virus. The body coughs the mucus in order to eliminate the cold or flu. This process allows the virus to be passed onto others. The virus enters the body through the nose or mouth. The immune system starts producing antibodies to fight off the invasion of the cold or flu virus. Symptoms of the virus occur one to four days after catching the virus. Children are two to three times more likely to catch a cold or flu. Those who are elderly, experience asthma or other respiratory conditions may be at risk for more severe conditions when catching the flu such as pneumonia and other infections.
Timeline for the Perfect Pandemic Storm
- By Rima Laibow
- Published 07/31/2008
- Colds & Flu , Population Control
- Unrated
Dr. True Ott also contacted Dr. Rima Laibow and explained his Beijing Olympics influenza pandemic “scoop” to her. She, too, was seized with the urgency of the moment and put together a detailed timeline of events that supports Dr. True Ott’s “Perfect Pandemic Storm” theory for the 2008 Olympic Games—which is only a few weeks away. Below is an excerpted and edited version of Dr. Laibow’s timeline.
Can Flu Shots Really Protect Against the Flu?
- By John Cole
- Published 10/19/2007
- Colds & Flu
- Unrated
Did you know that the influenza virus continually changes, and the strain causing most of the disease this year may be different enough from the one last year that the vaccine for one will not be effective against the other? A lot of guesswork goes into formulating the vaccine for the next “flu season”; sometimes the guessing is pretty accurate, sometimes it’s not. Effectiveness of the vaccine varies from year to year. And of course there are dangers and side effects.
Echinacea Slashes Risk of Catching Cold
- By Resource
- Published 07/2/2007
- Colds & Flu
- Unrated
Millions of Americans take Echinacea to keep colds at bay even though most scientists said it didn’t work. But researchers at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy found that taking the herbal supplement cuts the chances of catching a cold by over half.
Hydrogen Peroxide For Colds and Flu
- By Joseph Mercola, DO
- Published 06/27/2007
- Colds & Flu
- Unrated
We have found remarkable results in curing the flu & cold within 12 to 14 hours when administering a few drops of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) into each infected ear.
Alternatives to the Flu Vaccine
- By Joseph Mercola, DO
- Published 06/27/2007
- Colds & Flu
- Unrated
Beyond the toxins in the vaccines, though, those who obtain the immunization are in for a big surprise: the flu vaccine will actually do little to protect them from the flu.
Simple Trick to Treat the Cold or Flu
- By Joseph Mercola, DO
- Published 05/27/2007
- Colds & Flu
- Unrated
Dr. Mercola reviews a
simple inexpensive therapy that can eliminate your colds or flu
especially if done early in the course of the illness.
Anti-Fever Drugs May Prolong Flu
- By Joseph Mercola, DO
- Published 12/17/2000
- Colds & Flu , Fever
- Unrated
The use of anti-fever drugs such as aspirin and acetaminophen may prolong influenza A and possibly other viral infections, according to researchers at the University of Maryland schools of medicine and pharmacy.
