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Very worthwhile H1N1 tips - (nothing to do with getting immunized, just good advice if not getting one!)
Prevent Swine Flu - Good Advice
Dr. Vine Goal is an MBBS,DRM,DNB (Intensives and Thyroid specialist) having clinical experience of over 20 years. He has worked in institutions like Hindu Hospital , Bombay Hospital , Safe Hospital , Tate Memorial etc.. Presently, he is heading our Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid clinic at Riddhivinayak Cardiac and Critical Centre, Malady (W).
The following message given by him, I feel makes a lot of sense and is important for all to know.
The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat.. In a global epidemic of this nature, it’s almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is.
While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tami):
1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).
2. “Hands-off-the-face” approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).
3. Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don’t trust salt). *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. Don’t underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.
4. Similar to 3 above, clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. Not everybody may be good at Jalap Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.
5. Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.
6. Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.
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John S.
Laguna Beach, CA
Rating: 5 star on 6/22/2009
Anna came to my rescue when I was suffering from Mono, an enlarged spleen, and Strep throat. My face was swollen and extremely painful. After one treatment my pain was noticeably less and the swelling started to go down. I believe my condition improved more rapidly because of Anna’s treatment.
Deborah B.
Laguna Hills, CA
Rating: 5 star on 5/18/2009
Hi Anna,
You’re so much more than an acupuncturist because of times when you’ve invited me (and my dog) in for an herbal consultation, a nice cup of mint tea, delicious lemon cake and just plain good ol’ conversation. And when I find myself sick (which we both know happens quite often because of my terrible immune system and too many crazy nights out), you are there for me in every way. Of course there’s the usual acupuncture treatment that kicks in within a day, then there’s the herbs that cover what acupuncture couldn’t…but beyond that, there’s your support. I certainly don’t know many other health professionals that would take such good care of me when I’m ill, but then again, I wouldn’t just consider you a health professional. I would consider you a friend. You’re fabulous!
Deb
Lindsey M.
Irvine, CA
Rating: 5 star on 5/19/2009
I have known Anna for the last 5 years when I helped her birth her daughter into this world. Since then Anna has become a trusted practitioner and colleague.
I can always count that my clients are in good hands with Anna when I send them for any type of pregnancy related issue. Not only do I trust Anna with my clients, she is also become a trusted member of our “family”. Whenever anyone in my family is sick, she is the first person I call and confide in on their road to recovery.
My dad was suffering with a severe case of pneumonia and I actually feared his life. I immediately took him to Anna and within days he was cured!
Now she is treating me in my pregnancy and she has helped ease all of my aches and pains as well as provided a sacred space to help me bond with my baby. She even guessed his sex right with Chinese Medicine! I whole heartily recommend Anna to anyone! She is a godsend! 
Many Blessings,
Lindsey Meehleis-Matthews
http://www.ocmidwifery.com
Testimonials - Bronchitis
Anna has the best herbs to treat bronchitis. I took her herbal prescription and I noticed right away that my coughing is 100% better from 1 month of coughing from bronchitis. I got sick again and took the pills and got better faster than normal the second time. I am a firm believer in her treatments! I have Grave’s Disease and my immunity is at stake here. When I get the common cold/flu, it’s 10 times worse for me. My endocrinologist didn’t give me much to go on, so I have to treat myself. Thank you, An, for guiding me on how to feel better.
- Aurora Marie Zhivago
Testimonials - ear/nose/throat issues
Anna,
Hope you are having a good day. I loved my last visit with you. I felt almost euphoric when I left your office. It was the best acupuncture treatment that I have ever had! My left ear began to drain about two hours after meeting with you. I went to my MD appointment that afternoon and was given an antibiotic, steroids and a nasal spray. I’ve had one sinus headache in the front of my head and one on the back of my head, but that is it.
- T.L.
Testimonials - common cold
I am a firm believer of acupunture, yet I didn’t realize how powerful it can be…
Two weeks ago, I started having a scratchy throat and conjested sinus. With the cold/flu season starting and all the news about H1N1, I was worried about getting sick. I got an appointment with Anna and asked her to boost my immune and “make me feel good.” She did just that! Two or three days after my appointment, I noticed all my cold/flu symptoms were gone. Wow!
Thank you, Anna.
Anne
I started seeing Anna in the beginning of summer for an enlarged lymph node. What I didn’t know was that she was going to help me with so many other things in my body. I had minor digestion problems my whole life.
After I ate, I would always have some discomfort which I just considered a normal part of digestion. Now after I eat, I feel good with no pain. I now realize that this is normal. Acupuncture has helped me to identify when I feel full which allows me to stop eating before I over eat. As a result I have started to lose weight without even trying. She has also helped me tremendously with overstressing and worrying. I feel so much more in control of my thoughts and emotions and have much more happiness
and a sense of peace in my life. I still see Anna regularly for my
lymph node and I continue to enjoy the benefits of her acupuncture for any new ailments that come up along the way. For instance, she has helped me recover from a cold much quicker than I would have in the past. She has also helped me to get over a knee injury I recently experienced doing yoga. I recommend acupuncture to friends and strangers all the time. It has improved the quality of my life tremendously.
Stefanie
By the afternoon on May 26 (when I came in to see you for a cold), I was almost completely better. I felt 90% better (than I had that morning) and the only symptom remaining was a cough that is just now going away. We went out to celebrate my birthday that night and I was so happy because I had no signs of being sick at all!
Thank you so much!
Deborah Bell
I was referred to Anna in 1997 for hypertension and stress. With her treatment and prescribed herbs my blood pressure and stress level dropped significantly and have felt better. I still see Anna today for any symptoms related to stress, aches or pains due to physical activity or to treat the common cold and I always feel better after her treatments than I do taking western medications.
- Justin Lussier
Testimonials - immune system
Anna,
Thank you so much for making the extra effort to see me yesterday. It did make a big difference with the herbs and acupuncture. I started to feel human again last nite around 5/6pm. Elijah asked me why I didn’t go to the doctor and I told I did go to my doctor. Her name is Anna, she’s Gily’s Mom. So thanks again, doc.
- G.M.
Hi Anna,
You have treated me a great deal for stress; so I did some research and realized the only reason I am healthy at all today and not blown over by every cold or flu that walks in the door of my office is because of acupuncture. So I wrote this up for you.
From Wikipedia.org
In 1967, psychiatrists Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe examined the medical records of over 5,000 medical patients as a way to determine whether stressful events might cause illnesses. Patients were asked to tally a list of 43 life events based on a relative score. A positive 0.1 correlation was found between their life events and their illnesses.
Their results were published as the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS),[1] known more commonly as the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale. Subsequent validation has supported the links between stress and illness.[2]
Stress levels
Score of 300+: At risk of illness.
Score of 150-299+: Risk of illness is moderate (reduced by 30% from the above risk).
Score 150-: Only have a slight risk of illness.
If you have ever taken a Homes and Rhea stress scale; you would know that some rating over 300 is considered very dangerous. Well life has a way of sometimes coming up on you and your stress can hit levels that high–as mine have in the past year.
In the past year I experienced the following:
- Purchasing my first home
- Paying my first mortgage
- Experience turbulent market conditions as coworkers lost their jobs
- Variation of my job responsibilities (see above item for reason)
- Watched several industries crash causing a global economic downturn
- Enjoyed a short vacation (before buying the home)
- Spent time with family and friends enjoying Christmas (yes even Christmas can be stressful)
- Change in the health of family members
- Improved my eating and sleeping habits (which is a good thing!)
and well the list could go on…but the point is that according to all the experts I was a stress mess waiting for the slightest cold or flu bug to fly in and make me dreadfully ill.
Instead of succumbing to the stress of personal, family and work, Anna treated me for the stress and today, as I am still amazed at everything that happened in the last 6 months–let alone the past year, I am sleeping well and eating healthy. If it was not for acupuncture I know this would not be the case. Before Anna started treating me for stress, I would catch every bug (cold or flu) that seemed to creep into the office. I would spend each winter fighting infection after infection because stress had weakened my immune system. The opposite is now occurring. I am healthy!
Thank you for strengthening my immune system and lowering my stress.
- CAS
Anna,
With constant travel, hours in front of a computer and the stress of an executive lifestyle my body began to give up trying to compensate for the lack of sleep and attention needed. With your treatment and attention to what my body needed I saw a surge in energy, my immune system rebounded and I am now able to tackle the never ending list in front of me with the confidence that my body will not let me down. I look forward to my next treatment.
- Pete Deutschman, The Buddy Group
As a very busy owner and operator of a commercial printing and graphic design company here in San Diego, Anna has helped me with my stress, sore muscles and immune system. Because of Chinese medicine, I am always on top of my game at work!
It would be my pleasure to talk with anyone about Anna’s skills as a practitioner and her treatments with me over the years. Thanks so much!
- Thomas Ackerman, Spirit Graphics and Printing Inc.
Hello Anna,
Noelle’s sore throat was gone after 1 day of using the Astragulas and Sambucol. Kasen is about dried up now, I think. I’ve been noticing for the last 2 days that it looks like his runny nose is gone. No cough.
Julia still has a runny nose and a little cough, however, all of the secretions are very thin and clear. That leads me to believe that it is drying up.
For myself, the herb that you gave me, Sing Ju X (something like that). I’ve been taking 2 pills every morning and this time out of the hospital was my quickest intestinal recovery. It usually takes me 6-7 days to have a BM with all the codine and the anesthesia that they give me for the surgery. They gave me morphine too. This time it was only 4 days.
Well, I did just have a major surgery which has healed great. If you have any other suggestions in mind for pills to take for those symptoms I can come get some more herbs from you unless you have other dietary suggestions.
Take care.
- Brittany Doan
Testimonials - Pneumonia
I am a 57-year old man who was diagnosed with mild emphysema approximately 5 years ago. I am an ex-smoker of 15 years, but suffered from the effects of smoking.
Here is my description of what happened in January: At the beginning of January, my daughter and granddaughter came back from Denver, Colorado. Both were sick and I visited them since they had been gone for approximately two weeks. I immediately felt like I had caught something and it went straight to my lungs/chest. I did my usual taking of mega-dosages of vitamin C, juices and echinacea. I felt like I was starting to get better by the end of the week, but then I took a turn for the worse. I went to the ER and they said I had pneumonia without taking a chest x-ray. I had seen Anna before and started seeing her immediately. When I first started seeing her, I was coughing my brains out to the point that my chest hurt just breathing. Within about 2 weeks, Anna’s treatments helped calm my cough along with taking her prescription of Loquat cough herbal medication. I continued treatment for approximately two months before I was well enough to stop treatments.
- Tony
*It should be noted that the patient had been treated by me for a month a few years prior to this incidence for his emphysema. We had seen significant progress in his condition. This patient was able to take longer walks around his block, go up and down stairs and be more active without losing his breath as he normally would have. It was obvious to see the improvements from the side-effects of having previously smoked for 15 years with just acupuncture.
*In January 2007’s occurrence of pneumonia, this patient was treated until he no longer displayed any further respiratory issues. This testimonial was sent July 2007. The patient has been free of the low immune system issues since he was treated in January and February.
Testimonials - preventive medicine
I am very happy to say that I would recommend Anna to everyone I know and then some. I feel that she is one of the greatest persons around that could take care of all your pain and suffering. She can change your life for the better. I know because she has changed me for the better.
I FEEL GREAT.
I have been seeing Anna for about 2 years now and have received 162 treatments thus far. I would never consider seeing any other Chinese practitioner.
Just think about what you have done to your mind and body over the years. I mean really think about. I did and if I had to do it again, I would change a lot. First of all, I would not have started smoking. Just face it. Would you change a few things if you could? I would.
The positive changes she has done for me are great. I went in for the first time to see her to see if she could take care of my hand and neck. Today my neck is great. My hand is about 95% better. The medical doctors could not do anything about my pain and tingling except to operate on my neck to fix the problem. I said, “No way.” That was the beginning with Anna.
Every time I see Anna, she asks me, “How are you doing?” and I tell her what is going on with me physically, mentally and emotionally. Then she puts her great hands and pins to work. I feel great afterwards.
I highly recommend Anna for what ever your problem is.
If you have any questions regarding Anna’s skills as a healer, please contact me through Anna. I will be more than happy to talk to you.
Sincerely,
Guy R. Webb
Dear Anna,
I want to thank you for my treatment this weekend. I feel so great! Both my acupuncture and massage have helped me to start my resolution to take care of my body BEFORE I get sick or need special treatment. You are so accommodating with your hours, and I appreciate it. Again, thank you for your wonderful work!
Sincerely,
- Catherine J Smith
I have benefited from my acupuncture treatments for problems that I had with my back. I started the treatments when I had 3 herniated discs on my back. The acupuncture treatments really helped me to achieve less pain and live a normal and healthy life. Anna was very personable and provided herbs and treatments that really helped me achieve not using a heating pad or heavy doses of medication to just live a normal life. I would recommend acupuncture treatments to those needing a solution before you resort to surgery.
- Jorge Barcia
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