Prevention

Though the chances are slight that there will be survivors spreading a disease in scarcely populated areas, there is a greater chance that there will be populated areas where the rotting corpses, the insects and the total lack of hygiene will be the primary causes of outbreaks of diseases like cholera.

• Waters will be polluted and filthy, food will be bad here and there, people can't wash. The worse thing is that in general most survivors will have a lowered immunity due to the lack of certain essential nutritional elements. Where now a wound would heal then it won't or will heal slowly. So clean water is very important when cleaning wounds.

• Good nutrition is more important than most expect it to be. Many vitamins and minerals and amino acids(which make up our protein) work together and solo, increasing/boosting the immune system when needed and improving mental health.

• Mental health, the strength of the mind, should not be underestimated either. Good nutrition lowers depression, helps the body recover to a balanced state and speeds up the healing process and enhances the ability to focus/concentrate and think clearly. A weakened mind means a weakened body because stress can overcome it.

• Rest is very important in the healing process, time to heal is a must, whether it is for a wound or an infection. Herbs can help in insomnia and in easing pain, as do certain amino acids.

• Establish a place where the wounded and the sick can be treated, a hospital environment. With some basics like how to sterilize one can go a long way! A microscope nowadays isn't that expensive and there is a treasure of information in the libraries of the world and on the Internet.

Offered by Michel.