Doesn't it make sense to prevent disease before it begins . . .

. . . rather than look for a "cure" after the fact?

You can!

Fight the bite!

West Nile Virus

People and animals catch West Nile Virus from mosquitoes. West Nile infection does not affect most people but it can lead to serious illness. Most people bitten by an infected mosquito do not become ill, although some people may experience flu like symptoms. Less than one percent of the people infected with WNV will suffer serious complications that can include inflammation of the brain, paralysis, and on rare occasions, even death.

Protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites by following these recommendations.

You can:

Cover up exposed skin when outdoors.
Apply an EPA-approved insect repellent to your exposed skin and clothing. Follow instructions on the product label, especially for children under 12 years.
Avoid mosquitoes when they are most active at dawn and dusk.
Eliminate standing water around your home that may provide mosquitoes a place to breed.
Empty birdbaths and clean decorative ponds every 3 to 6 days.
Repair or install screens on your home.
If you have a horse, vaccinate it. One-third of horses infected by West Nile Virus die.
Hunters should wear latex gloves when field dressing and handling wild game. Cook meat thoroughly.
Report dead birds to your local Fish and Game office.

For more information visit westnile.idaho.gov

Dr. Stephanie Bodes, St Luke's Regional Medical Center stated Friday Aug.11, 2006 in the Idaho Statesman that the symptoms you should worry about are: persistent vomiting, severe stiff neck or headache. Change in mental status-confusion, persistent lethargy, difficulty waking up or difficulty speaking.

Even if you have these symptoms, doctors won't be able to treat the virus itself, but they can help treat the symptoms.

Dr. Rose Thomas, a Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor, specializing in Prevention and Disease Health Care for the 21st Century states that:

"The body needs proper nutrition to build the immune system so it can resist disease. If the body is weak it will need healthy nutrition, whole food supplements, herbs, and/or homeopathic remedies that help strengthen the immune system. Homeopathic remedies are used to protect the body, help relieve symptoms, and possibly stop any further complications of West Nile Virus. Homeopathic remedies are safe and do not have any harmful side effects."

Doesn't it make sense to strengthen the body and PREVENT DISEASE before it begins rather than look for a cure after the fact?

Dr Thomas holds classes on the prevention of West Nile Virus and other issues, with the use of healthy nutrition, whole food supplements, herbs and homeopathic remedies.

For further information, times and dates please call her at (208) 377-1733.

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