World Health Organisation and Tamiflu
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009The World Health organisation is telling people who are normally healthy to not take Tamiflu if they think they may have Swine Flu.
This is a refreshing approach to the virus hitting drug, and a contrast to the medication-friendly recommendations made by the British NHS. Of course The World Health Organisation has world-wide responsibilities for health and there will be parts of the world where medication such as Tamiflu is simply not available or too expensive. And the NHS deserves credit for responding to fears about swine flu and providing Tamiflu on such a large scale.
However the WHO recommendation is a useful reminder. If you are a normally healthy person your approach should be to let your body naturally fight infection. It is what bodies are designed to do!
Rather than panicking about Swine Flu, a healthy adult can expect viral infections, and expect to get through them. Of course you need to look after yourself, and definitely take it easy in both body and mind, but there is no need to rush to the pharmaceutical giants for your health.
The WHO states that if Tamiflu is taken on a world-wide scale the Swine Flu virus is likely to become stronger and more resistant to the medication. So drugs that are ideal for vulnerable people become ineffective.
The best way to fight any infection at all is to ensure that your general health and well-being is good. This involves diet, exercise and your mind as well as your body.
Modern living can be stressful, and a general boost through acupuncture and herbs to correct any imbalances enables you to fight viruses wherever they come from. A long-lasting solution rather than a quick hit with Tamiflu.