Bird flu

Oprah talked about bird flu today with an "expert" on the subject. They talked a lot about the availability or lack of same of drugs, the need to stock up on food, the inevitability of the pandemic, etc.

There was never any mention of the fact that if you are healthy, it is not likely you will contract this or any other flu. I am no expert but I have studied nutrition for a long time. Preventative medicine is the way to go. My understanding is that viruses are transmitted through the cell walls, as opposed to the cold bacteria, which passes between cell walls.

If you strengthen the cell walls, viruses cannot be transmitted. Rutin, a nutrient found in green vegetables like green peppers, is especially helpful in strengthening the cell walls.

Making yourself healthy and strengthening your immune system is the best preparation for any illness. Eating organically grown fruits and veggies, with a diet of whole grains, nuts and seeds is the foundation for good health.