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Strategies to Prevent Influenza

Flu season is here. The flu will most likely spread. What can you do to prevent influenza besides get a flu shot? You may be intrigued to learn how humidity fights the flu.

There are theories on why the flu is more prevalent in the winter. Is it less Vitamin D from the sun? More time inside? Bad air theory about closed windows? These all don't really work as people spend time inside in AC in the summer just like they are indoors in the winter. And you can supplement with Vitamin D.

Low Humidity Theory

A less common theory involves humidity and heating systems. Forced hot air is usually low in humidity. Mouse research shows that dry air reduces resistance to influenza infection (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, May 28, 2019).

An intriguing study found that low humidity, which is very common in heated buildings during the winter months, makes it easier for viruses to spread (PLOS One, Sept. 25, 2018). The scientists raised the humidity in half the classrooms of a community preschool.

In humidified rooms, the investigators found fewer influenza A viruses on toys and markers. Children in the non-humidified rooms had twice as many cases of influenza-like illness as those in the humidified classrooms.

Can Higher Humidity Prevent Influenza?

One place where infection control is critical is the hospital. A study conducted at the University of Chicago monitored microbes in a new hospital building starting two months before it opened and continuing for a year. Indoor conditions were monitored in both patient rooms and nursing stations.

The researchers suspected that hand washing, room cleaning technique or patient susceptibility would be major factors in the spread of infection. Instead, they discovered that relative humidity was a dominant contributor. When it fell below 40 percent, viruses and other pathogens were more likely to float around in the air successfully and find a target.

Since dry air also impairs the ability of the nose and skin to withstand viral invasion, there may be a double whammy. Patients in rooms with low relative humidity were more likely to develop healthcare-associated infections.

If viruses survive and travel more easily in dry air, however, it may be helpful to humidify the air in hospitals, schools and nursing homes. This might help protect vulnerable people from respiratory illnesses that spread so easily in winter’s dry air.

Conclusion?

One person's mother grew up on a farm with a wood stove. There was always a kettle full of water sitting on the stove emitting steam and increasing humidity. Cod liver oil was a winter thing in those days. Perhaps the omega 3 fatty acids plus the extra vitamin D were helpful in improving immunity.

 

The Decline of Our Food Supply

Nutrition is of critical importance in maintaining overall health. Over the past 50 years, our food supply has undergone a dramatic transformation that has profound consequences for health and vitality

The increased use of synthetic chemicals, pesticides, and the rise of heavily processed foods have all contributed to a steady deterioration in the nutritional quality of the food we consume.

The Chemical Assault on Our Food

One of the most significant challenges facing your heath is the use of synthetic chemicals and pesticides that are used in modern agriculture. In the decades following World War II, the agricultural industry embraced a wide array of new chemical compounds, from fertilizers to insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides, with the promise of increasing crop yields and protecting plants from pests and diseases.

However, the long-term effects of these chemicals have proven to be disastrous, both for human health and the environment. Many of the compounds used are known to be carcinogenic, endocrine-disrupting, and toxic, with residues found in our food, water, and soil. Exposure to these chemicals has been linked to a range of health problems, including cancer, reproductive issues, neurological disorders, and even developmental delays in children.

Understanding the impact of these toxins is essential. You need to minimize exposure through dietary and lifestyle changes.

The Rise of Processed Foods and Declining Nutrition

Alongside the increased use of chemicals in agriculture, the food industry has also undergone a dramatic shift towards heavily processed, convenience-oriented foods. In the pursuit of longer shelf lives, improved taste, and greater profitability, many food manufacturers have stripped away the natural nutrients and replaced them with a cocktail of artificial additives, preservatives, and refined carbohydrates.

This shift towards processed foods has had a significant impact on the nutritional value of our diets. Processed foods are often stripped of their fiber, vitamins, and minerals, leaving behind a calorie-dense but nutrient-poor product. The addition of sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats further contributes to the deterioration of our overall health.

It’s vital to your health that you understand the importance of whole food and minimally processed foods. Choosing nutrient-dense options and getting away from the empty calories of processed foods, you can regain vitality and reduce the risk of chronic, diet-related diseases.

What it means to your health?

The deterioration of our food supply has had a direct impact on your health and wellness. It contributes to the rise of chronic, diet-related health problems such as obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

Nutrition is not just fuel—it is medicine, prevention, and the key to reclaiming your health.

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