The advent of the H1N1 epidemic has got people worrying about their health more than usual. Here are three simple ways of avoiding swine flu this season.

You can start by making sure you wash your hands frequently. This is very important before you eat, whether you’re at home or elsewhere. And always wash your hands as soon as you get back home from any public place.

Belly bands have been a lifesaver for owners whose dogs are potty trained but save a little urine just to mark inside the home after relieving themselves outside. Belly bands were originally created as a housebreaking trick, and now has found several uses included mating prevention, leaky incontinent male dogs, diabetic and sick dogs have also benefited from the wrap. Although is not recommended as a mating prevention you would be wise not to let your dogs be unsupervised.

It is what we feed our children in infancy that determines how strong and healthy they grow. We shouldn’t even have to think about it, our kids and their health should be our main priority.

Once they are ready to start on solids and leave the breast, don’t rush out and buy loads of ready made baby food, they contain all sorts of additives that your baby just doesn’t need. Try making your own instead.