The new flu treatment using Tamiflu could possibly put some patients at an increased risk of a stroke. The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have received more than 400 reports of Tamiflu vaccine side effects since the start of the swine flu outbreak, and now doctors have been notified that Tamiflu can interact with the anticoagulant Warfarin and prove fatal to those taking their daily Warfarin medication. The combination can cause uncontrolled internal bleeding which can result in a stroke

Warfarin is a blood thinning drug taken by millions of patients worldwide, including those who have had heart surgery. Doses are usually monitored by a blood test on a regular basis depending upon their clotting ratio known as the International Normalised Ratio (INR). A ratio of between two and three is the norm, that is to say that the ’stickiness’ of the blood can be up to three times thinner than the average person, the higher the INR rate the thinner the blood. The worry is that Tamiflu could thin the blood even further, causing a stroke or excessive bleeding.

The situation is disturbing as Tamiflu medication for H1N1 flu treatment can be purchased on the internet without a doctor’s prescription and even prescribed via telephone in the UK and delivered to designated collection points.

Oxford University researchers last week said that children should not be given the anti-viral drug as those who were otherwise in good health could suffer more harm than benefit from taking Tamiflu or Relenza the alternative anti-viral. Over half of all children who received it have had side effects including.

? Sleep problems

? Stomach cramps

? Nausea

? Psychiatric problems, including nightmares, and unusual behavior.

As a result the MHRA stressed that anyone who is already taking medication for an underlying condition should check with their medical practitioner before embarking on Tamiflu flu treatment course.

With the upcoming swine flu vaccination program coming soon, you’ll eventually have to decide whether or not you’re going to get vaccinated. This is not something you want to do without informing yourself; it’s important to hear all the arguments before you make your choice.

Swine Flu Vaccines to be Put on Fast Track.

The United States has committed to plans for a mid-October vaccination program. They really have no choice but to promote broad administration of swine flu vaccines; to do nothing means assuming the risk of negligence.

The big problem, though, is that creating vaccines in a such a short period of time leaves no opportunity to test them thoroughly. On top of that, neither the government nor the pharmaceutical industry will have any liability should something go wrong, such as the last time there was a mass-vaccination campaign for swine flu back in 1976. If you suffer a severe reaction to the vaccine that hospitalizes you, for example, you will have no legal right to compensation.

All this begs the question: How Do You Know the Vaccines Will Be Safe?

The government has a very specific agenda, and that’s to get as many people inoculated as possible. They can’t say for sure if any vaccine is safe: vaccine safety studies are usually very short-term - a few weeks, typically. If symptoms take months or years to appear, how can you trace them back to their origin? There have been other episodes of adverse reactions to flu shots in the past, not just swine flu.

Vaccines are already a prime suspect as a causative factor in neurological diseases such as autism and alzheimers. Although these connections are difficult, if not impossible to prove, there are enough case histories out there that you would be foolish to disregard the possibilities.

Are These Vaccines Any Different from Other Flu Shots?

Many of these swine flu vaccines will contain a dangerous adjuvant, squalene, in addition to the other toxins that go into most vaccines: heavy metals such as mercury and aluminum, preservatives and emulsifiers, including formaldehyde. Adjuvants are added to vaccines to make them more “effective” and to reduce the amount of vaccine required per dose.

Squalene is proving to be among the most deadly of immune adjuvants. Victims of Gulf War Syndrome received anthrax vaccines which contained squalene, which was later found to be the primary cause of GWS.

In Short, Don’t Assume Anything.

Just because the government is promoting swine flu vaccines is not a good reason to think that they must be safe - they won’t really know. However, you can be sure that they’re going to downplay any risks, and do whatever is necessary to get as many people inoculated as possible. It’s your job to stay informed and make an intelligent choice.

What Else Can You Do to Prevent Swine Flu?

If you’re concerned about the swine flu, the safest strategy is to build up your natural immunity that your body needs to protect itself against infections. This includes a diet rich in immune-boosting antioxidants, adequate sunshine for vitamin D, regular exercise and sleep.

Is Vitamin D the Real Answer to Swine Flu?

Numerous studies indicate that Vitamin D is perhaps the single most powerful nutrient for preventing influenza. Recent studies also show that well over half of the population has insufficient or deficient levels of vitamin D in their blood. Yet no one in official circles is promoting the supplementation of vitamin D immediately, even in the face of a potentially devastating global pandemic. Nutritionists are now recommending a minimum of 1,000 to 2,000IU a day for general preventive health, even more if you’re chronically deficient.

Are you embarrassed to let somebody see your nails because it is discolored and uneven? Do you want to have normal nails and wear sandals or open shoes outside your house? If you do, then, you need to kill the fungi that live underneath your nails.

It’s very understandable for you to feel this way about the fungi in your nails. Imagine that these organisms are destroying the health and appearance of your hands and feet. In fact, the people close to you might avoid you because they may think that it’s infectious. Also, you cannot prevent people from mocking you due to the unsightly look of your nails.

Don’t ignore it. Seek treatment right away to prevent worsening of your condition. Never believe certain myths listed below, that might lead you to false facts about nail fungus infection:

•Your nail fungi will disappear naturally

You are the luckiest man alive if your nail fungi disappeared without any treatment. This is because most cases proved that these organisms do not simply go away.

In fact, your infection could even be worse and persistent. So when you delay your treatment, instead of having just a brittle and deeply discolored nail, you will have a very painful finger or toe. In this case, the doctor will have no choice but to surgically remove it.

However, there are really times when you think fungi have already disappeared, but only to return after two weeks or two months. You need to know that nail fungi are really very stubborn.

•You can’t kill the fungi

You shouldn’t worry about the myth that nail fungus cannot be treated. There are a lot of means and ways to fight it.

One way is an oral medication prescription from your doctor. These drugs are very effective in killing the fungi; however, there are some negative side effects.

Another option is to choose only natural solutions to treat your nail fungi. Since some people don’t want to risk the side effects of drugs, most of them opt for treatments containing natural ingredients.

•Nail fungi are very easy to kill

Even if you have the best solutions, killing fungi will always take some time. The truth is that, there is no fast cure to this problem. In order to be effective, all treatments take a long time to complete.

Therefore, you should always be patient with the solution you chose. Apply your treatment consistently and diligently. And if you were not able to follow product instructions, you could actually make your nail infection much worse.

•You cannot prevent nail fungi infection

It’s true that fungi are everywhere. However, you can still prevent a fungal infection from happening if you take care of your toenails and fingernails. In fact, the old saying that says “prevention is the best cure” is very true when it comes to nail fungus infection.

So when in locker rooms or public showers, always wear shoes or rubber slippers. Also, remember to keep your nails trim and neat all the time. Moreover, try to wear sandals instead of shoes as much as possible.