Understanding The Pandemic and the Human Factor

Often seen in times of an outbreak, people are known to rush for an explanation and a new vaccine. They would rather take the instant cure rather than wait for infection. However more and more studies are finding that it is almost better to be infected with non lethal viruses, rather than vaccinate against them. However the idea of being infected with an illness is enough to curl the toes of any average person. We don't like being sick. In fact we hate it. We hate seeing doctors. We hate taking pills and worse off we hate the symptoms that we suffer through. It's this mentality which has caused more issues than positive results. Whenever word is announced that there is a new outbreak of what we thought is a "new virus" (when really it isn't) we are known to panic. If the CDC says it's a health crisis, mass hysteria ensues. Why is this? Why is it so hard to keep a cool head when surrounded by potential infection? The answer is simple: People are often fear driven, phobic and easily influenced. It is easy for a human being to jump to the worse case scenario.

High stress during times of flu season have actually proven your likelihood of catching the virus. Stress has been scientifically proved to lower the immune system. We are all stressed. Admit it. We are constantly on the go and we never stop to think about our health until we're already sick. Another potential cause for likely infection is diet. In the U.K. and America especially, people are prone to eating fast food, and foods that are shown to have adverse effects on the body. But with our "on the go" lifestyle it seems much easier to grab a burger rather than cook a wholesome meal. These types of food cause more health problems with each study than any other food.

So between stress and diet we are setting ourselves on the course for virtual destruction. Right? Wrong. It is never to late to change your lifestyle. It is never too late to learn techniques on how to prevent stress from overwhelming you.

-Consult with your Doctor about a change in diet and stress management.

-Take up meditation

-Remember to take a moment for deep breaths

If you remember to keep your head and keep calm, you will be able to maintain your health and obtain a better understanding of what is going on around you.