Birding Binoculars From WindowalertBirding Binoculars are visual enhancement devices for bird watchers that let them have a closer look at birds. They provide clear and sharp view in all types of environment, at any time of the day, and in every kind of weather condition. Thesebird-watching binoculars let you observe hard-to-view creatures and provide better view of fast-moving birds in dense forests. These binoculars come in different forms and configurations to meet the needs of various users.
WindowAlert brings you a ... Read the rest of this entry »
How to Survive the Next Killer Flu Pandemic
Flu pandemics occur with predictable regularity, generally about
three per century. The last major one was in 1918 when
approximately 50 million people died. There were two more of
less serious magnitude in 1957 and 1968.
Today there is a new, extremely virulent strain of virus
ermerging in Southeast Asia which is already responsible for
killing dozens of people. So far those infected have contracted
the illness directly from birds but health officials are
concerned that if and when the virus ... Read the rest of this entry »
Clipping Your Birds Wings
Clipping a pet birds wings is a common grooming procedure and
is necessary for training as well as for your pets safety. You
might feel like you are being mean to the bird, but the fact is
that it does not hurt the bird and can help to keep him from
flying out of an open window or door and becoming lost. Most pet
birds would not be able to survive in the wild, especially if
your climate is not one that is natural for the bird.
You can clip your birds wings yourself at home, but it is best
if ... Read the rest of this entry »
Peculiarities in nesting of canaries. How to bread canaries (Difficulties in laying eggs)
If at the time of laying eggs the female canary stays bristled up and immovable, this could mean that it has difficulties in laying eggs. The mature egg, ready to be laid, cannot pass through the cloaca ' the reasons can be different. The normally formed egg cannot be laid by the female only when it is ill or weak. In extraordinary situations very often it happens so that the egg has no shell and only an egg with a shell can press the muscles of the oviduct ' a soft egg without a shell can do ... Read the rest of this entry »
Get a Binoculars Camera Discount for Bird Watching Binoculars
Binoculars have many different uses. Binoculars are used for hobbies, work, military, and even law enforcement purposes. Almost everyone has seen a pair of binoculars whether on television or in person. When thinking about hobbies that involves binoculars bird watching is probably the first thing that comes to mind. Watching a bird soar through the air using a pair of binoculars can be a thrilling experience. This gives you a first hand look at nature at work. Scientists have used this method ... Read the rest of this entry »
Impressive Backyards From Windowalert
A backyard makeover expands your living space, increases property value, and gives you a tranquil place to enjoy nature. It adds appeal to your home, making it a better place to live in.
Ornamental plants, fixtures, and garden structures help you decorate your yard. You can create a lovely backyard with the charming outdoor décor collection from the WindowAlert. The imaginatively designed Full moon JW Stannard wind chimes produce extraordinary sound quality that pleases your ears ... Read the rest of this entry »
End Your Parrot's Screaming And Biting With Clicker Training!
Does your parrot scream or bite? These are two very common and very annoying behaviors. Especially when company is over! If you are at your wits end, give clicker training a shot. Since we can not reason, or sometimes beg, with our pets, we must communicate through other means. Clicker training helps bridge the communication gap and be quite successful in ending bothersome behaviors.
You don't have to be a professional trainer to teach your pet. Owners have successfully trained their parrots to ... Read the rest of this entry »
Precious Presents From Windowalert
Gifts help celebrate love, friendship, and family, spreading warmth and gratitude. They never fail to bring a smile on the person’s face who’s receiving them. WindowAlert brings you a wide collection of gift articles that are sure to make a lasting impression.
A plenty of garden décor and backyard gift ideas such as birdfeeders and birdhouses at WindowAlert make it the perfect place for beautiful presents. The decorative Dragonfly bird feeder made of metal attracts ... Read the rest of this entry »
What are birds
Birds are warm-blooded, bipedal egg-laying vertebrates that are
characterized primarily by their physical features of feathers,
forelimbs modified as wings, and hollow bones. Birds range
largley in size from tiny hummingbirds all the way up to the
huge Ostrich. Depending on how you look at it, and what your
viewpoints are there are approximately ten thousand different
species of living birds. Note the living. there are several
others that have become extinct throughout human history. This
mass ... Read the rest of this entry »
Understanding the Language & Behavior of a Pet Bird
Birds, just like other pets, have their own ways of
Communicating, or Bird Language.
Birds communicate to other birds and also communicate to their
owners, in a variety of ways. While all species have their own
unique methods of bird language, there are many generalities.
Birds use their body, body parts and voices to express a wide
range of emotions.
Ways Birds Communicate
Barking Some birds give out a type of bark when excited or when
trying to prove their dominance.
Beak Clicking When a bird ... Read the rest of this entry »
Dream Homes From Windowalerts
A blend of rustic and contemporary interior décor gives your home a unique appearance. It’s lighting that brings out the real beauty of the home décor. The right lighting can do wonders to magnify the loveliness of your living room. Exterior decorations highlight your home in an otherwise monotonous city environment. They complement the best architectural features and give your home a cheerful presence.
WindowAlert brings you the best of interior decorations to add a ... Read the rest of this entry »
6 things that we have to consider before buying a bird
What to start with?
First we have to consider the following :
What can I afford?
The price of on parrot varies in large bounds in dependence with the species. You can buy for example a budgie for less than 10 $. The price of the cockatiel varies between 25 and 35 $. An Amazonian parrot and grey parrot can be purchased for about 300 ' 400$, cockatoo for 1,000 $...... and the price of some parrots reaches $15,000! This is one of the initial questions which you have to answer.
How much ... Read the rest of this entry »
Considering a Pet Bird? Ask Yourself These 7 Critical Questions
Birds can make wonderful pets and companions and there are many
different birds to choose from. Two of the most popular are
cockatiels and parakeets. Cockatiels and parakeets make
wonderful pets that only require simple daily care. They don't
take up a lot of space, they eat small amounts of food, and they
don't require a daily walk outside. They love being around
people and often want out of their cages just so they can be
closer to you. Some even learn to talk.
You're not alone in ... Read the rest of this entry »
Bird House Plans - Choosing The Right Design
By providing birds with the right bird house design, you are sure to attract the type of bird you want to your property. Different variety of birds will require different styles of shelter. Along with the proper shelter, also be sure to provide clean water and food.
Giving birds shelter will keep them safe from the outside temperature. By building a safe haven the birds will be able to nest, and be safe from predators.
Before you begin building, research the variety of birds known to migrate ... Read the rest of this entry »
Bird Feeders From WindowalertBird feeders are an attractive inclusion to gardens, backyards, and terraces. They are sure to attract all sorts of birds and let you observe them very closely. The bird feeder will attract more birds when it is placed in a proper location and the kind of food filled in varies according to the preferences of different species. These feeders are available in different designs from tubes to hoppers and trays. Hummingbird feeders make a fantastic décor for your garden. They have red ... Read the rest of this entry »
Basic Bird Dog Training Commands and Tips
It often surprises us when we see well trained bird dogs in action. Obeying the commands of their owners, bird dogs do their work in an exemplary manner. We often wonder how bird dog training can produce such results, getting the dogs to be so cooperative. If you put a lot of work in it, it can be done. There are a number of dog breeds that are well suited for becoming great bird dogs. A good start would be teaching them to obey your commands. Before dogs can understand what people are ... Read the rest of this entry »
Canary Cages: Tips on Choosing Canary Bird Cages
Unless you're going to let your bird fly around the house, you're going to need a cage. There are many things you need to consider when buying canary cages. Two of the main considerations include size and type. This article will give you a few tips on choosing the right canary bird cages.SizeSize is one of the most important things to consider. Canaries are small birds. This means they can easily fit between the bars of the cage if they are spaced too far in between. Therefore, make ... Read the rest of this entry »
What to do if the bird stays bristled up
Your budgies has been bristled up for several days, shivers, its beaks grows and curves.....
The reason fro your budgie's problem is the lack of vitamins and minerals.
As a beginning take it to the vet to cut the growths and to file away the curved beak. Don't try to do this yourself - it should be executed by a specialist.
The next step is to buy a crayon with vitamins and minerals for it from the zoo shop. You also have to provide pine-tree twigs for it to gnaw. When there is no crayon ... Read the rest of this entry »
How To Choose The Right Bird Toys To Keep Your Pet Bird From Getting Bored
Birds are intelligent creatures with active minds and they can soon become bored if they had not kept entertained. Birds that are bored and start to exhibit a desirable behavior such as squawking a lot and pulling out all the feathers. One way to keep your bird amused even when you're not around is to make sure that you provide him with a variety of bird toys.
One thing to think about when picking out toys for your bird is whether or not the toys match with your bird size. Toys designed for ... Read the rest of this entry »
BIRD TOYS KEEP YOUR PET BIRD HEALTHY & HAPPY
Bird toys are an important and necessary part of your pet bird's environment. In the wild birds don't need toys to occupy their time they have enough challenges to do on a daily basis just to survive.
Pet birds can only eat, drink and preen their feathers for so long until they become board and frustrated. This leads to bad habits such as feather picking, demanding constant attention, biting and other bad behaviors.
The trick for loving owners is to create the ideal situation to keep the bird's ... Read the rest of this entry »
Alpha to Omega on Birds From Windowalert
Birds play diverse roles in folklore, religion, and popular culture and have been domesticated by humans both as pets and for practical purposes. History tells us how birds had been used in ancient days to convey important messages. Pigeons were known to carry information written on paper tied to their legs. The significance of birds has also been portrayed through symbolic art and design. The peacock with its striking looks was the inspiration behind the famous Peacock Throne of the Mughal ... Read the rest of this entry »
Liven Up Your Yard With A Large Bird Cage
If you want to liven up your backyard or other areas around your house, consider putting up a large bird cage. Why? Well, there are many good reasons and I'll cover a few of them here.
While you won't actually be using your bird cage to house parrots or macaws, unless you live in a tropical region, you'll use it as a decorative feature in your yard or garden.
Hang the cage on a back deck or garden area and fill it with potted plants. You could even use ivy or some other climbing plant that ... Read the rest of this entry »
Making Your Own Bird Feeder
There is estimated to be over 100 billion individual wild birds
on earth, and each one needs to eat certain amounts of food on a
daily basis in order to survive. That's where we come in!
Birdfeeders are fun to make and are essential in order for birds
to live. Bird houses can be made out of practically anything and
are usually hung in different locations around your yard for
birds to enjoy. Purchasing a bird feeder is another option,
however this can be expensive and both methods serve ... Read the rest of this entry »
The Benefits of Large Birdcages
We've all heard the phrase, 'Free as a bird.' In the wild, birds
are free, flying from tree to tree in effortless abandon. At
home, we should recreate that environment to the greatest degree
possible. In general, we should buy the largest cage that will
safely accommodate our feathered friend.
In order to be comfortable, birds need ample space in order to
be comfortable. It should be able to spread its wings easily and
move from perch to perch. Like all of us, birds need exercise.
It stands to ... Read the rest of this entry »
Bird Houses From Windowalert
Birds are an astonishingly effective means of pest control and a ready source of fertilizers. However, when we put a bird in a cage, we are exercising our dominion over it. Beauty of these creatures can only be admired in a very natural atmosphere. By setting bird houses in your lawns, gardens, and backyards, you create a natural environment for them to live in. Birdhouses are a delight to have around your home. They also add a touch of elegance to your garden or backyard.
WindowAlert ... Read the rest of this entry »
Bird Feeding From Windowalert
. Bird feeding depends on the species of bird that is being fed. Just like human beings, who consume different types of food for proper growth, birds also take varieties of food for living. Bird foods range from birdseeds and suet for insect-eating birds, and nectar for humming birds. Black sunflower seeds are highly recommended by bird feeders, because these birdseeds attract a wide variety of birds. Birds also eat nyjer or thistle seed and millet, which are high in fat content. ... Read the rest of this entry »
How to Choose the Right Bird Cage
If the 'tweet, tweet' of little beaks is in your future, bird
cages are undoubtedly on your mind. Bird cages are available in
every price range. They are also available in an increasingly
diverse range of styles.
Bird cages are made in many different materials. Some of the
most popular are wood, metal, and acrylic. Powder-coated and
stainless steel cages are also available.
When choosing a bird cage, there are several main
considerations. The first is, of course, price. If you are on a
limited ... Read the rest of this entry »
Are you sure that you need a budgie?
Before buying a budgie think about the following questions :
One or two budgies?
Budgies in natural conditions live in flights and it will be boring for one budgie to live in a cage.His friend, who can replace the company of other bird, could be a person but only in case that he spends lots of time with his feathery friend, speaks to it and lets it fly. If the bird is alone most of the time it becomes sad and very often gets sick. If you are unable to spare enough time for the budgie or if ... Read the rest of this entry »
Learn The Secrets About Ferrets Used For Avian Influenza
Ferrets used for avian influenza are in need of a tissue. Finally, scientists have found a way to test on animals by using ferret sneezes. Yes, they are making them sneeze. It is a very simple process for the ferrets, they put them to sleep and they run salt water up their noses. The result is a great big sneeze into a dish under their nose. This is important. The ferret snot is being used to study the avian influenza virus or 'Bird Flu'. It seems that these little creatures can catch a few of ... Read the rest of this entry »
A Look at Discount Bird Cages
Buying a pet bird can be quite an investment. After spending
money on your bird and its supplies, you might be looking to
save a little on the cage. Luckily, discount bird cages are
available.
One great resource in looking for cheap bird cages is the
internet. Amazon often offers bird cages at significant
discounts. This website also offers customer reviews of
different products. This can be a helpful tool if you are still
in the decision-making phase of your cage search. Ebay is
another avenue ... Read the rest of this entry »
Buying a Custom Bird Cage
Many of us dream of having a beautiful, exotic bird perched on
our shoulder, accompanying us around town. At the end of the
day, though, our feathered friend must return to its cage. A
bird cage has two main jobs--keeping a bird safe and keeping it
comfortable. Sometimes the best way to do that is to buy a
custom bird cage. Custom bird cages are built to your
specifications and are designed to suit both your home and your
bird.
When ordering custom bird cages, you have two options: start
with a ... Read the rest of this entry »
Cape May Bird Observatory in New Jersey
Cape May in New Jersey is home to the Cape May Bird Observatory. Cape May is arguably North America's premier birding location. This premier New Jersey bird watching spot is widely known among birders for its vast concentrations of autumn migrants. That over 200 species have been seen in a day is a testament to the everyday avian wealth of this area. More than 400 species of birds have been recorded in Cape May. There are few places in North America that offer more to bird lovers Cape May. ... Read the rest of this entry »
How to Choose an Acrylic Bird Cage
Congratulations. You've decided to buy a bird, and you even know
what kind. You've gone so far as to pick out a name for your new
feathered friend. The hard part is over, right? Wrong. You still
have to find a cage for little Polly. You will be amazed by the
number of bird cages to choose from. Bird cages are available in
many different sizes, styles, and price ranges. They come in a
variety of materials, such as wood, iron, metal, and stainless
steel.
One option for materials is acrylic. ... Read the rest of this entry »
A Guide to Antique Bird Cages
It has been said that everything old is new again. So it is with
bird cages. Antique bird cages are a popular addition to many
houses and apartments. They fit in with many styles of
decorating, including Victorian and shabby chic. Chinese antique
bird cages are available for an Eastern flair.
If you are buying an actual antique, prepare to pay a hefty
price. Be on the lookout, though, at garage sales and flea
markets. Sometimes you can find an undiscovered treasure for
mere pennies. More ... Read the rest of this entry »
Influenza-its Symptoms and Causes
Know more about Influenza
Influenza better known as the "flu" is an infection of the
respiratory tract that can affect millions of people. The
influenza virus can be spread from person to person through
coughing and sneezing of an infected individual.
Statistics show about 20,000 Americans die from influenza or
influenza related pneumonia each year. Pneumonia and influenza
are the sixth common cause of death in the United States.
Elderly (65+) make up more than 90% of the 20,000 Americans ... Read the rest of this entry »
Can I Give My Dog The Flu?
Avian Flu and Other Zoonotic Diseases
Everyone seems on edge about the latest outbreak of avian flu.
People in China are told to kill their poultry in order to keep
the virus from spreading. Meanwhile people in the United States
watch on in fear that the avian flu will come to their shores.
So what exactly is all the hubbub about? After all, every winter
millions of people come down with bird flu.
Origin of Influenza
Influenza, the term, came into use around 1504, though it had
little to do ... Read the rest of this entry »
A Guide to Bird Cages for Sale
As overwhelming as picking out a pet bird can be, picking a bird
cage can be even more so. There are so many options available.
Sizes range from mere inches to several feet. Styles range from
a simple square box to an elaborate house. Materials, too, can
vary greatly--iron, stainless steel, aluminum, acrylic, wooden,
brass, and wire are all available.
You even have choices in where to buy your bird cage. A large
variety of bird cages can be found at chain pet stores, such as
PetsMart or PetCo. ... Read the rest of this entry »
Deep Fried Turkey
1 11-14 lb whole turkey 3 ts Lemon pepper 2/3 c Wishbone
italian dressing 1 ts Onion powder 1/3 c Sherry the real stuff
not c 2 ts Cayenne pepper 2 ts Garlic powder 5 ga Peanut oil
Mix all the ingredients wall and place in an injection syringe.
If it doesn't pass through the nedle holes you may have to
strain the marinate. Inject the marinate into all parts of the
bird. Place the bird in a large plastic bag and allow to
disperse throughout the bird for at least 2 hrs. Turn the bag
and ... Read the rest of this entry »
How to select a bird cage?
A bird cage purchase is the most important investments in a
avian owner / lovers life. Bird
cages rule of thumb is to get the largest cage you can
possible afford and no less than the minimum size. Designer
Cages, LLC offers it's customers a great bird cage selection
chart. The key to a long lasting cage is due primarily to
daily cleaning and a good weekly deep cleaning.
Remember to always invest in the highest quality bird supply
cages. A major factor in protecting your pets' health is ... Read the rest of this entry »
Wooden Bird Cages
Gone are the days of boring bird cages. Today's bird cages are
trendy. They are stylish. They make a statement about the
owner's taste and lifestyle. Bird cages can blend in artfully
with the décor or they can stand in bold contrast. Bird cages
are available in many different themes and styles. Modern,
whimsical, simplistic, Victorian, Oriental, Tuscan, Arabian
--bird cages are available in these styles and more.
Some of the most beautiful cages in any style are wooden bird
cages. They can be ... Read the rest of this entry »
Bird Flu Blues - helping kids cope with bad news
My son Josh was scared. You could see it in his little face.
Angst was written all over him. His knuckles were as white as
his t-shirt. He starred down. "What's up?" I asked with a smile
hoping to relieve his fears. "Daddy," he nervously replied, "I'm
afraid I'll get Bird Flu!"
And this from a seven year old! At breakfast time!!
I'm not sure if Josh had heard me talking about Bird Flu or if
he heard about it at school. Whatever the case, kids do hear all
that is going on around us and need to ... Read the rest of this entry »
Bird Flu - Information for Travelers
If an Avian Bird Flu pandemic strikes theres no doubt it will
have a devastating effect on the travel industry. This document
touches briefly on Bird Flu and provides advice for Travelers
who are going to be ultimately more susceptible if a pandemic
strikes.
What is Bird Flu?
Bird Flu is an influenza strain of about twenty that infects
birds. While there is a mass of media hysteria regarding recent
outbreaks, Bird Flu has been in known existence for over 40
years. During this time, the ... Read the rest of this entry »
How to Protect Your Family Against the Coming Pandemic
How to Protect Your Family Against the Coming Pandemic by John
Hart
Most dictionaries define pandemic as "an epidemic that is
geographically widespread; occurring throughout a region or even
throughout the world."
Recently, Klaus Stohr, the coordinator of the global infuenza
program at the World Health Organization predicted a bird flu
pandemic that would take more lives than the Spanish Flu of 1918
wherein 20-to-40 million perished.
He wasn't the only expert who pressed the panic ... Read the rest of this entry »
Bird Flu How To Protect Yourself
Bird Flu is spreading around the world as fast as wild birds
fly. The birds are carrying flu with them as they migrate. They
infect local, non migratory birds that in turn infect local
chickens, ducks, turkeys and so on.
Bird flu is spread to humans primarily by contact with chickens,
ducks and other poultry. But it is also spread by contact with
any other infected birds. So even if you live in the city, the
local pigeons can carry bird flu to your window sill.
Humans appear to become infected ... Read the rest of this entry »
Avian Flu Symptoms
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Influenza viruses are constantly changing and mutating. Today
the current risk to the world population in that the H5N1 strain
of avian bird flu will adapt and start to spread from human to
human.
If the H5N1 strain does adapt and start to spread, the concern
for health and government officials is since humans do not have
any natural protection or immunity against the new strain of
bird flu, we will quickly be in a worldwide pandemic.
There have been bird flu epidemics in ... Read the rest of this entry »
Avian Bird Flu Preparation
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What you need to know to survive an avian bird flu
pandemicAvian Bird Flu has the potential to cause a major
pandemic around the world, estimates are that up to 150 million
people would die. The Spanish flu of 1918 killed 50 million.
Most scientists now say that the question is not if but
when this will occur. If Avian Bird Flu mutates so that it
can be transmitted from human to human, it will probably spread
rapidly. This will trigger a massive rush to secure flu
vaccines, protective ... Read the rest of this entry »
The Best Way To Avoid The Dangers of Bird Flu
Look After Your Health. The threat of a Bird Flu Pandemic. The
threat to the world from Bird Flu is more serious now, than it
was when I wrote my first article on the subject in May, 2005.
entitled "Will Avian Flu Become Pandemic" since then it has
spread to numerous other countries, but thankfully at this stage
it has not, as yet, mutated to a strain that can transfer from
Human to Human.
It is so easy for this virus to mutate, it can happen as simply
as a person catching Bird Flu from poultry ... Read the rest of this entry »
H5N1 - The Bird Flu Pandemic Threat
What is Avian Bird Flu?
Bird Flu is nothing new. There are actually many different kinds
of bird flu caused by any one of the 20 strains of influenza
virus mostly affecting chickens, ducks, turkeys, and other birds.
The type of avian influenza which has scientists worried and
reported recently in the news is called "H5N1". Scientists have
discovered that the H5N1 bird flu virus originated from a farm
in Scotland in 1959. 40 years later, the virus has become highly
pathogenic (highly infectious) ... Read the rest of this entry »
The Best Way To Avoid The Dangers Of Bird Flu (Avian)
Look After Your Health. The threat of a Bird Flu Pandemic. The
threat to the world from Bird Flu is more serious now, than it
was when I wrote my first article on the subject in May, 2005.
entitled "Will Avian Flu Become Pandemic" since then it has
spread to numerous other countries, but, thankfully at this
stage it has not, as yet, mutated to a strain that can transfer
from Human to Human.
It is so easy for this virus to mutate, it can happen as simply
as a person catching Bird Flu from ... Read the rest of this entry »
Why Losing Weight Should Not Be Your Ultimate Goal
You see it everywhere. Lose 10 lbs, turn fat into muscle, trim
inches from your waist line. Do these statements make sense? Are
they possible?
Well, yes you can lose 10 lbs of body weight. Yes you can make
the circumference of your waist smaller. No you cannot turn fat
into muscle. That one is not even physically possible. Now what
about the making sense part? Should your goal be to lose 10 lbs
of body weight? I don't think so. Here's why.
Our bodies are made up of all kinds of matter but there ... Read the rest of this entry »
Bird Flu Pandemic
Bird Flu Pandemic: Fact or Fiction?
Just the word, pandemic, now creates visions of death and
misery like something out of the Black or Bubonic Plague era.
"Bring out the dead" they yelled, as oxen pulled wood wheeled
carts laden with the dead and dying. Tamiflu selling for $170 a
shot on E-bay and a vaccine shortage is almost guaranteed. HEPA
masks selling like hotcakes at inflated prices. Are the doomsday
prophets working overtime or is this a legitimate global risk?
They say history ... Read the rest of this entry »
Avian Influenza, the symptoms
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What is avian influenza?
Avian influenza is used to describe all of the influenza
viruses that can infect birds - this includes both wild birds
such as ducks and domestic birds such as chickens. It now
appears that birds are a natural reservoir of flu viruses - to
date 15 strains of influenza A virus are known to exist in bird
populations.
Many forms of the avian influenza virus cause only very mild
symptoms in birds, or no symptoms at all. However, some strains
of the influenza A virus ... Read the rest of this entry »
How To Prevent Bird Flu
With health authorities predicting a major bird flu pandemic
I've been flooded with this basic question - how to prevent bird
flu.
I'm a prominent Australian health writer and for me this is not
a light question.
The right answers in the hands of the right people could save
thousands even millions of lives if avian influenza does mutate
to become a virus spread from human to human.
The right answers could even save the life of someone close to
you.
This article reveals the three simplest ... Read the rest of this entry »
The West Nile Virus Mosquito
West Nile virus is a new member or "emergent" to the virus of
the family. West Nile Virus is found in both tropical and
temperate regions. Because of this it is a dangerous and
world-wide killer. The Virus ainly infects birds, but also has
the ability to affect humans, horses, and some other mammals.
The Virus is spread by bites from infected mosquitoes.
In the majority of cases, eight percent, people who are infected
with the virus have none of the symptoms. In the other,
approximately twenty ... Read the rest of this entry »
Bird Flu - Answers to 10 Important Questions
Most people know that bird flu is beginning to emerge as a
serious health threat to the world.
There are real concerns and in this article we give answers to
10 questions which many individuals are asking about bird flu.
1. What is Bird Flu?
Avian influenza or 'bird flu' is a highly contagious disease of
birds, caused by influenza A viruses. In birds, the viruses can
present with a range of symptoms from mild illness and low
mortality, to a highly contagious disease with a near 100%
fatality ... Read the rest of this entry »
Is The Bird Flu Going To Be The Death Of Us?
All this talk to bird flu has really thrown us all into a tizzy
these days but is it something that we really need to be so
concerned about? Well, this really depends on who you ask. Some
experts will tell you that this new outbreak of bird flu is
going to wipe out one third of the worlds population while
another stands by and simply scoffs at such a prediction.
Getting down to the bottom of the bird flu is hard to do and in
the end there is not much you can do about it either way.
So far the ... Read the rest of this entry »
FAQ About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
In this article you can frequently asked questions about one
type of bird flu, called avian influenza A (H5N1) that is
infecting birds in Asia and has infected some humans.
Question: What is avian influenza (bird flu)?
Bird flu is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu)
viruses. Bird flu is very contagious among birds and can make
some domesticated birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys,
very sick and kill them.
Question: Do bird flu viruses infect humans?
Bird flu viruses ... Read the rest of this entry »
Take Steps To Curb Growth Of Bird Flu Virus
In the recent years, Avian Bird Flu has come out as one of the most deadly diseases, troubling the domesticated birds in large. Till date no vaccination or medication is ready against this life threatening viral disease. Scientists from all over the world are working in direction of formulating a flu vaccination. The vaccination if developed would be very effective against any of the strains of the bird flu virus.
Through various studies it has been found that there are various strains and ... Read the rest of this entry »
H5N1 Bird Flu
Bird flu is the street name for the Influenza A virus, which is
the virus that causes Avian flu. The name says it all, as Bird
flu is a virus that is hosted by birds. With that said though it
may infect several other species of mammals. First identified in
Italy in around 1905 the virus is now known to exist worldwide.
One strain of the H5N1 virus of avian influenza that first
surfaced in 1997 has been identified as the most likely source
of a future influenza pandemic around the ... Read the rest of this entry »
Bird Flu a growing concern
Avian or Bird Influenza has killed more than 60 people in
several Asian countries, according to the World Health
Organization's Web site.
WHO is the United Nations specialized agency for health and
among the foremost organizations battling the infectious
disease. Generally, the disease attacks birds or, less commonly,
pigs, However, it continually mutates and is spread through bird
migration, ultimately attacking humans, making it more of a
potential threat outside Asia.
For example, the ... Read the rest of this entry »
A Step By Step Guide On How To Prevent Bird Flu
Bird Flu is one of the greatest threats to our modern civilization and if at all a pandemic strikes our planet earth, we are not at all prepared to face it. Bird flu spreads and multiplies in unhygienic conditions. In fact the carriers of this deadly virus are the wild birds, which remain unaffected by the outcome of the virus infiltration.
Bird flu is just an influenza virus. Generally this virus does not infect the humans. But a single strain of this virus, known as H5N1 can show infection ... Read the rest of this entry »
Bird Flu Virus (H5N1), Health Implications, Global Distribution
Bird flu virus is fast becoming one of the main emerging viruses
of the twenty-first century, threatening human health and
wellbeing. This virus was first discovered in Italy 100 years
ago and is now found worldwide. The virus shot into spotlight
when human cases of the disease were reported in South East Asia
and continues to pose a threat to the human population and if
the proper corrective actions are not adopted in a timely manner
this virus may lead to the next pandemic of this century. ... Read the rest of this entry »
The Bird Flu Pandemic - Be Ready
Quick, what was the most deadly year in the 20th century? No, it
wasn't 1943 or 1944 or 1917, or any other year with a major
conflict. It wasn't caused by bombs or bullets either. The most
deadly year in the 20th century was the period from September
1918 to September 1919. In that time frame, almost 40 million
people died from the Spanish flu pandemic that swept the world.
The devastation it caused was profound. In many communities,
most businesses were closed, public gatherings restricted ... Read the rest of this entry »
Roche Tamiflu- Complete Anti Viral Drug InformationTamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate), the miracle drug created by Roche Pharmaceuticals has lately been approved by the Food and Drug Administration U.S.A as a cure for Influenza. It has been accepted as a treatment of both A and B types of Flu. Although the FDA has warned that Tamiflu Drug is not a substitute for the annual flu vaccine.
Working of Tamiflu-The drug is a neuraminidase inhibitor. These inhibitors treat the cause of influenza infection by inhibiting the critical neuraminidase ... Read the rest of this entry »
Will Avian Flu become Pandemic
Experts are saying that Avian Flu or Bird Flu could become
Pandemic at some time in the future, and it could affect the
human race, The World Health Organization has recognized that
there could be a problem, Governments have been urged to update
all their plans for counteracting any possibility of this
happening.
Estimates have been made that something like 50 million deaths
could be expected if this flu developed in to a strain that
could be passed on by humans
Pandemic Flu, means an outbreak ... Read the rest of this entry »
Public Health Agency of Canada recommendations for Avian Flu
At least one Canadian group formed after SARS hit Toronto is
working with the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) and other organizations to
help boost public safety.
That group is the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), which
was formed in 2004. It acts independently but is responsible to
Canada's health minister. PHAC is in the midst of creating a
pandemic plan for Canada, said Aggie Adamczyk, media relations
officer with the agency.
The plan ... Read the rest of this entry »
The Fountain of Youth & Your Hormones
Everyone has heard of the mythical "Fountain of Youth", but very
few realize that it actually
does exist. And even fewer realize that it exists inside every
one of us. Yes, it's there right
within you, just waiting to be activated !!
Juan Ponce de Leon, the Spanish explorer sailed around the
Florida coast in search of the
legendary "Fountain of Youth".....the secret to being young
again forever. That was five
hundred years ago, more or less. Since then modern day
'explorers', in the form ... Read the rest of this entry »
Tiny Terrors Terrorize Mankind Again! Who's Defending You?
That dreaded virtually invisible army of monsters is ready to
wage war on mankind again this fall. Observed only through an
electron microscope, cold and flu virus troops advance -
menacingly. No, not a fertile science fiction plot, but rather a
medical science fact. A harsh and brutal reality that we face
every year of our lives.
In an ordinary cold and flu season these ravenous, ruthless
sub-microscopic invaders will claim between 250 000 to 500 000
lives across the planet, and infect ... Read the rest of this entry »
Flu Dead Reveal Ghostly Secrets To Save The Living!
As the dreaded bird flu spreads it's sub-microscopic virus
tentacles across Asia, and makes an unwelcome European
appearance in Romania and Turkey, scientists have returned to
the past. They seek to unearth the hidden secrets of the dead in
order to hopefully save our generation.
The Spanish Flu or Great Influenza Pandemic killed as many as 40
to 100 million people globally during 1918-1919, and then
mysteriously disappeared. The greatest plague in history
decimated mankind - claiming more ... Read the rest of this entry »
Roche Tamiflu
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The onset of winter brings with it the danger of influenza or
flu, the disease is gradually turning out to be a perilous
epidemic and leaves the patient in vulnerable position. The
phenomenal rise in people suffering from flu is also a matter of
concern for experts.
Defining Influenza or Flu : Commonly occurring in winters
Influenza or
flu is a viral infection of the nose, throat, bronchial tubes
and lungs. There are two main types of mutating virus: A and B.
Type A virus tends to cause ... Read the rest of this entry »
Your guide to Bee Pollen
If you have the busy as a bee life style, then you may want to
consider living like a bee. Believe it or not using bee pollen
supplements is a great source of vital nutrients and energy. It
makes sense when you think about it as bees are constantly on
the go, the humming bird of the insect kingdom.
Bee Pollen is an omnipotent supplement and caters to various
functions of the body in many ways. Bee pollen is one of few
supplements that includes all 22 amino acids, fundamental
chemicals that are ... Read the rest of this entry »
Perfect Home Remedy for Cold and Flu? Virus Destroyed in 3
Perfect Home Remedy for Cold and Flu? Virus Destroyed in 3
Minutes Without Drugs!
The cold is a respiratory infection caused by any one of more
than 200 different viruses, making the discovery of a cure or
vaccine an enormous challenge. At the beginning of infection,
the common cold and influenza symptoms appear almost identical.
The flu can go on to be more severe, and even kill. In fact
influenza is the 5th greatest cause of deaths due to illnesses
worldwide.
Traditionally, there has been no ... Read the rest of this entry »
West Nile Virus and Whan Can We Do About It
West Nile virus is an emerging infectious disease that made its
first appearance in the United States in 1999. The microbe that
causes the infection belongs to a group of disease-causing
viruses known as flaviviruses, which are usually spread by ticks
or mosquitoes.
People who contract West Nile virus usually experience only mild
symptoms-fever, headache, body aches, skin rash, and swollen
lymph glands. If West Nile virus enters the brain, however, it
can cause life-threatening encephalitis ... Read the rest of this entry »
I lost my brother twice
My brother, Bobby, was the oldest of eight children born in our
family. He was protective of his sisters--always hugging us and
watching out for us. He loved his family until one day we were
taken away. He turned to drugs and alcohol to escape the hurt
and pain.
Bobby was so proud of himself when he graduated from grade
school--dressed in his suit--he looked handsome. Bobby was a
good student and loved to write. He wanted to one day become a
writer. He had dreams of being some body. That all ... Read the rest of this entry »
What Bird Flu Protection - Gas Mask? Bird Flu Mask? 3M Face
As President Bush announced his $7.1 billion strategy to prepare
for the danger of a pandemic influenza outbreak, scientists and
doctors reminded us that the plan to stock antiviral drugs may
be flawed. World production of the drug is being outstripped by
demand and currently the U.S. has ordered only enough of the
anti-virals Tamiflu and Relenza for about 5 million people.
Orders may be placed, but if the drugs cannot be produced on
time then what help are they to us? In addition, current ... Read the rest of this entry »
How to Protect You and Your Family from the Bird Flu Virus!
Bird flu is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu)
viruses. These flu viruses occur among birds naturally. Wild
birds all over the world carry the viruses in their intestines,
but usually do not get sick from them. However, bird flu is
extremely contagious among birds and can make some domesticated
birds, including ducks, turkeys, and chickens, very sick and
kill them.
Bird flu viruses do not usually infect humans, but several cases
of human infection with bird flu viruses have ... Read the rest of this entry »
Kick The Flu Out without taking any medicine and tamiflu
Every winter, there are many reasons to worry about the flu.
This year we are doing the same thing, but to an even greater
extent. Scientists and physicians have made many announcements,
issued many reports, and given many speeches regarding the
terrible bird flu. Everyone is concerned as since we repeatedly
read and hear these reports in newspapers and magazines, and on
the internet, radio and television.
Why are we scared? Living in this high technology world, what
problem is there that we ... Read the rest of this entry »
Rumsfeld To Profit From Bird Flu Hoax
By Dr. Mercola
Finally, the pieces of the puzzle start to add up. Not long ago,
President Bush sought to instill panic in this country by
telling us a minimum of 200,000 people will die from the avian
flu pandemic, but it could be as bad as 2 million deaths in this
country alone.
This hoax is then used to justify the immediate purchase of 80
million doses of Tamiflu, a worthless drug that in no way shape
or form treats the avian flu, but only decreases the amount of
days one is sick and can ... Read the rest of this entry »
World Health Organization still assessing bird flu threat.
Bird or Avian Influenza has killed more than 68 people in
several Asian countries, according to the World Health
Organization (WHO) and news reports. Although health officials
say panic isn't warranted at this point, the evidence is ample
to create serious concerns.
Whether the potentially-lethal H5N1 strain of the disease has
made the leap from bird-to-human to human-to-human transmission
has yet to be determined, said Daniel Epstein, information
officer with the WHO's Washington, D.C.-based ... Read the rest of this entry »
Finally Medical Journal Admits the Truth About Bird Flu
The British Medical Journal recently featured an editorial on
the bird flu in which they state the following:
The lack of sustained human-to-human transmission suggests that
this AH5N1 avian virus does not currently have the capacity to
cause a human pandemic.
Theoretical Speculation
While they do go on to say the virus could mutate with a
influenza A virus and has the potential to acquire the means for
rapid human to human transmission, it does not have this ability
now; the preparation and ... Read the rest of this entry »
The History of the West Nile Virus
b>Where did it come from?
The West Nile virus was first isolated in 1937 in the West Nile
district of Uganda. The disease has spread through many parts of
Europe and Asia, as well as North and South America.
How did it spread?
We do not know exactly how the virus spread but there are
several theories. Most likely the West Nile virus was imported
to other countries by a bird or mosquito that was infected by
the disease. The virus has been found in over 150 different
types of birds including: ... Read the rest of this entry »
Take Care of Your Body This Flu Season!
To say that Americans are obsessed with dieting is an
understatement! Pick up any magazine, tune-in or turn-on any
source of advertising and you're bombarded with the latest diet
schemes and food fads. More often than not, they are endorsed by
some familiar Hollywood celebrity, or promoted using some other
cleaver technique.
It's no mystery that the weight-loss industry has built a
thriving empire. In America, for example, we spend about 35
billion dollars every year on an assortment of weight ... Read the rest of this entry »
Bird Flu Fears
Remember the good old days when a cold consisted of a runny
nose, stuffed up sinuses, and a few aches & pains?
Or how about the flu? I remember as a kid, the worst horror
story I ever heard of was someone having a week of diarrhea &
vomiting. That was scary stuff, and not even so much in the fact
that you would feel downright rotten, but the embarassment of it
all.
Times have changed....
It seems every year you hear about some crazy new viral mutation
or "superbug" sweeping into the ... Read the rest of this entry »
Bird Flu Prevention The Natural Healthy Way
Why are world health authorities so alarmed about about the
potential spread of bird flu from Asia?
Currently avian influenza is only known to spread to humans from
contact between the faeces or respiratory secretions of infected
birds. The bird flu virus does not pass from human to human.
But influenza viruses survive by mutating constantly and if the
bird flu virus mutates to an airborne human to human virus the
consequences could be catastrophic...
In a BBC Interview UN health official ... Read the rest of this entry »