H1N1 is respiratory disease, caused by influenza type A. This virusnormally infects pigs.
The World Health Organization recently confirmedthat the H1N1 strain of influenza type A are responsible for this versionof swine flu. The latest version of H1N1 is like the version that affects peopleseasonally every year, but this newest version contains genetic materialthat is usually found in strains of the virus that affect humans, birds andswine.
How Germs Spread Influenza also known as "the flu" is a viral infection of the lungs andairways. This is a respiratory infection caused due to influenza virusesthat mostly spread by air or by direct contact. The main way it spread isfrom person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. Thisis called "droplet spread."
This can happen when droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected personmove through the air and are deposited on the mouth or nose of peoplenearby. Sometimes germs also can be spread when aperson touchesrespiratory droplets from another person on a surface like a desk and thentouches his or her own eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands. Weknow that some viruses and bacteria can live 2 hours or longer on surfaceslike cafeteria tables, doorknobs, and desks.
HOW TO STOP THE SPREAD OF GERMS
In a nutshell: take care to
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
* Clean your hands often / Spray on Pure Essential Oils' Hand Sanitizer
* Disinfect your space with pure essential oil everyday
* Remind your children to practice healthy habits, too
PURE ESSENTIAL OILS' BLEND HAND SANITIZERS WORK TOO
When soap and water are not available, simply spray on essential oil blendhand sanitizer. Rub your hands until dry. The pure essential oils workwonders in killing the germs on your hands.*
Blend the following oils into a 4 ounce glass spray bottle of water:
4 drops Pine needle5 drops Tea Tree3 drops Eucalyptus3 drops Lavender
Close the bottle and shake beforesprayingyour hand with the blend.
DISINFECT YOUR SPACE WITH PURE ESSENTIAL OIL EVERYDAY Using pure essential oils around your home does more than get rid of badsmells & bad tempers. Many oils have powerful disinfectant properties thatkill germs ">Direction:
(Do not use Pure Essential Oils with Soapstone or Glass products) Simplyfill full upper reservoir with water & add 5 drops of antiviral essentialoil as listed below. Light up Organic Palm Oil tea light candle in lowerchamber for longer gentle diffusion of aroma to cleanse, protectfont-family:
ANTIVIRAL ACTIVITY OF ESSENTIAL OILS
The body of evidence regarding the effectiveness of natural botanicalsagainst a great variety of viruses is growing. Over twenty years ago,German scientists found extracts of more than 100 species of the Lamiaceaefamily to have antiviral effects. This discovery leads to an increase inthe examination of essential oils in Europe for the treatment of viralinfections.
Theeffectiveness of these anti-viral essential oils is due to theirlipophillic character, which means they are easily absorbed into mammaliantissues, where they may produce the greatest results. Here is the list ofthe best anti-viral essential oils and how they relate to some commondiseases caused by viruses.
ANTIVIRAL COMPONENTS OF OILS
The list of essential oils exhibiting antiviral effects is extensive: Teatree [1], Eucalyptus [2], Thyme [3], Lavender [4], Pine [5], Clove [6],Cinnamon bark, Aniseed [7], Lemongrass [8],
Anethol - found in Aniseed Alpha-Sabines - found in Tea Tree, and other oils Beta-Caryophyllene - found in Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme Linalool, andother oils Cinnamic aldehyde - found in Cinnamon Bark Citral - found in Melissa, Lemongrass and other oils Eugenol - found in Clove Gamma-Terpinene - Found in Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and other oils Linalol - found in Lavender Linalyl acetate - found in Clary Sage, Lavender, Bergamot and other oils
REFERENCE:
Jacqui Stringer, clinical leader of complementary therapies at ChristieHospital in Manchester, instigated the oils research. She said: "Ourresearch shows a very practical application which could be of enormousbenefits to the NHS and its patients."The reason essential oils are soeffective is because they are made up of a complex mixture of chemicalcompounds which the MRSA and other superbug bacteria finds difficult toresist."
_http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4116053.stm [9]_
In 2004 Blu Scents was established to share the benefits of aromatherapy through a range of therapeutic-grade products and treatments. We've continued to develop and expand our products’ ranges for your convenience accessibility. We are dedicated to sharing the positive benefits of essential oils as widely as possible. It's more than a business for us; it's a way of life.
visit us at http://www.bluscents.com/
In 2004 Blu Scents was established to share the benefits of aromatherapy through a range of therapeutic-grade products and treatments. We've continued to develop and expand our products’ ranges for your convenience accessibility. We are dedicated to sharing the positive benefits of essential oils as widely as possible. It's more than a business for us; it's a way of life. visit us at www.bluscents.com.my
