What are some alternative medicine treatments for the A H1N1 09 flu?

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What to EatApart from popping pills and exercising, it is equally important to eat right.

Fresh fruits and vegetables: They provide the body with an ample stock of vitamins and minerals. They also contain natural antioxidants and antibodies that strengthen immune system. Eat beans, dark-colored fruits and vegetables like beetroot, spinach and broccoli.

Fish: Fish are a veritable gold mine of proteins. These allow your body to repair quickly from damages caused by viral attacks.

Citrus fruits: They are high on Vitamin C and E, which boost the immune system and stimulate the production of antibodies.

Bitter vegetables: They are important for the liver as they help to detoxify the body and boost the metabolism. Bitter gourd is a good option.


Alternative TherapiesBesides Tamiflu, these alternative remedies to prevent and treat the H1N1 influenza may be a good option for patients:

Homeopathy
Homeopathic medicines were successful in treating the flu pandemic in 1918. Homeopathy may be a better option also because it has hardly any side-effects, say experts.

Gelsemium and Bryonia: Effective during 1918's outbreak. Homeopaths feel these could be useful in the current epidemic too.

Influenzinum: In a survey conducted by the French Society of Homeopathy in 1998, in 90 per cent of the 317 influenza patients surveyed, no instances of the flu occurred when influenzinum was used as a preventive measure.

Oscillococcinum: A homeopathic preparation of the liver and heart of a Barbary duck. In 1990, German experts found flu patients showed a noticeable improvement after about 48 hours of treatment with Oscillococcinum.

Yoga
Besides medicines, yoga may also prove to be a good option if one is trying to counter the H1N1 influenza.

Bhastrika Pranayam: Sit with legs stretched out, back straight. Bend one leg, place ankle on opposite thigh close to groin. Do the same to the other leg. Place your hands on knees. Take a deep breath, hold it and exhale. Repeat this 5-10 times till your breathing becomes even.

Kapal Bhati Pranayam: It's similar to the Bhastrika Pranayam, except the way you breathe. Exhale by pushing the stomach inside. Inhale with minimal effort. Repeat the process for about 15 minutes.

Ayurveda:
Like homeopathy, Ayurvedic medicines also show promise in treating Swine Flu without causing any side-effects.

Guduchi: Also known as Tinospora Cordifolia, this is a known flu preventive. It is an anti-viral which kills the H1N1 virus. Guduchi is commonly available and contains a substance called Giloine which is effective for strengthening the respiratory system.

Vasa: Also known as Adhatoda vasica, this medicine is also effective. It reduces obstruction or inflammation in airways and increases lung capacity. Besides, basil, turmeric and amla are extensively used to build immunity and are recommended along with the medication.