The latest news alerts are stating that children, health care workers, people with chronic health problems, asthma, obesity, and a suppressed immune system may be at greatest risk of contracting the Swine Flu H1N1 virus.

While so much is still unknown, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) stated in the Star Tribune October 5, 2009 that of the 36 children who died from H1N1 from April to August, six had no chronic health conditions.  But all of them had a co-occurring bacterial infection.

To date, the most common co-occurring infection that causes flu-related deaths is staph (staphylococcus aureus).  And one-third of the population carries it, mostly in their nose or on their skin.  Basically, the flu causes respiratory damage, which allows staph to make its way into the lungs.

One of the most important things I have learned in my 28+ years of involvement in the health and wellness field, is how bacterial and viral infections take hold in the body.  It is not by chance that just anyone contracts infections.  Rather, it is the state of the body’s immune system that determines whether or not you will get sick.

Daily lifestyle choices such as food selections, personal care and cleaning products, stress, and air quality in home, work, and outside environments (just to name a few), are top factors that compromise the body’s immune system.

The most effective way to lower the risks of contracting the H1N1 flu and any other bugs is by taking effective measures to build and boost the immune system, not by getting vaccines, which may cause complications.

While many people will be exposed to the H1N1 virus the people with the highest risk of contracting the virus are those with a compromised immune system.

There are simple yet highly effective ways to build the immune system and create a healthy home environment. The place to start is with Young Living’s 100% Pure Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils.

I know this works firsthand as I have not been sick with even the common cold for well over a decade due to using Young Living Products. And I have sick people around me a lot due to being in the health and wellness business.

Also, I have tried a LOT of other product lines but none have stood up to Young Living’s.  They are the most effective products I have ever used to maintain optimum health.  Bottom line, these products truly work, and fast.

My number one recommendation to protect your family is using the entire Thieves product line.  While you can take the typical recommended products such as Vitamin C and D, and garlic or oregano tablets to help stave off illnesses, nothing compares to the effectiveness and speed of YL’s Thieves product line – nothing!

Thieves products provide the ultimate in building and defending the body against harmful bacteria and viruses.  Read the full article on Thieves Essential Oil Product Line under the Young Living category to get the rest of the story.

By following the YL product recommendations below people can greatly decrease their risks of ill-health.   And remember, applied knowledge is power…

• Thieves Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oil applied to the bottom of each foot morning and evening to defend address harmful bacteria and viruses present in the body.

• Thieves Foaming Hand Soap to cleanse and defend against harmful bacteria without Triclosan which compromises the immune system and is present in most antibacterial soaps on the market .

• Thieves Household All Purpose Cleaner concentrate to cleanse and defend all surfaces in your home.

• Thieves Antiseptic Spray and Wipes to cleanse and defend away from home.

• NingXia Red Wolfberry Juice provides the body the nutrients to build and maintain a healthy immune system.  See the article on NingXia Red for additional information listed under Young Living.

• YL’s Cold-Air Diffuser – choose from a variety of patented systems that disperse Thieves essential oil into the air to safely eliminate airborne bacteria,  fungus, mold, and odors.  Inhaling essential oils is highly beneficial for the immune system and adds an extra layer of protection by purifying the air.

To greater equip you to live a healthier life and address any lingering fears, read my article ‘Keys to Building your Immune System‘ listed under General Health. Now the rest is up to you.  And so it is…

Connie