As you can see on our spice page, Bombay Spice uses spices such as turmeric and ginger in addition to a variety of other Indian spices. These spices are said to contain preventative and therapeutic properties. On November 6th, The Press Trust of India reported that consuming spicy curries with ingredients of spices like turmeric and ginger can strengthen the immune system and may prevent the swine flu and common cold.
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In the meantime, here are Maricopa County’s suggestions for protecting yourself against the flu – and stopping the spread:
- Swine flu is transmitted primarily through coughing or sneezing; you can’t get it from eating pork products.
- Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your hands to your eyes or face. Use hand sanitizer after being out in public places. Be extra careful if you’re caring for someone who has the flu.
- If there’s no tissue handy, cover your nose and mouth with the crook of your arm (not your hand) if you cough or sneeze. Dispose of any used tissues. By the way, experts say those garden-variety surgical masks are only slightly effective in protecting you (and others) from the virus.
- If you feel sick, do yourself -and your fellow citizens – a favor by staying home from work or school, and away from confined public places like movie theaters, airplanes or subways.
Keep in mind that there is an Arizona seasonal flu outbreak each year; and while the number of reported cases of Swine Flu in Arizona and Maricopa County may change daily, the number of actual fatalities is currently well below what regular flu outbreaks cause annually. So stay calm – and stay healthy!
For more information about the swine flu and other health issues in the Maricopa County, Arizona area, please contact one of the nearby health departments below:
Maricopa County Department of Public Health
4041 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1400 Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: 602-506-6900�
Fax: 602-506-6885
Website
Arizona and Maricopa County Flu Clinic Locations:
http://www.flu.gov/professional/states/arizona.html