Early tracking of flu cases is key to containing outbreaks, and according to the data, October saw increased activity across parts of the South when compared to the same period last year.
Here are the worst areas so far:
Lafayette, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen, Texas
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Montgomery-Selma, Alabama
Laredo, Texas
Waco-Temple-Bryan, Texas
Victoria, Texas
Tyler-Longview, Texas
Las Vegas, Nevada
You can check out the index and interactive map here.
By training, I am a American Board Certified Pediatrician. But in my younger years I grew up with natural alternatives. As a mom I have tried to incorporate both for my kids and it has worked wonders. And finally, as I am studying natural & alternative medicines, I realize the beauty and wisdom of living closer to earth. Hence in my practice I integrate both...for acute ailments I follow American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation but for simple and/or chronic conditions I prefer natural alternatives.
In western training we were raised to think that "health is the absence of symptoms and problems". But eastern sensibilities has educated me that "Health is state that allows one to use the full capabilities of their body, mind and intellect. Therefore, healthy living is a balanced state of well being: physically, mentally, socially and spiritually." This implies that healing is not a "one-pill-fits-all", but a personalized experience.
