Things You Should Do As Soon As You Have The Flu

By Ty Jergins

There could be a possibility that as you are reading this, your body is starting a slow descent into flu-like symptoms; body aches, fever, sore throat and a general "icky" feeling.

Sleep and rest are what your body primarily needs to combat the illness. It is only going to prolong your recovery time if you continue to push yourself and carry on with your daily activities. Minimize the demands on your time and get the rest your body needs.

The second thing you should do is pay attention to what your body is telling you. If you can't eat, then you can't eat. You have to listen to what your stomach is saying, but you also need to keep your strength, so try to get some protein in when you can manage it.

Restricting your dietary intake to warm water is a wise decision under these circumstances. If a diet of water alone is insufficient, drinking small amounts of fruit juice during the day may be helpful. The consumption of herbal teas, such as fresh ginger, elderflower, or angelica, can offer some symptomatic relief and give you a little comfort.

If you want to lessen the amount of time that you do get sick, especially for any sort of lung or throat infection, then you should be supplementing with natural herbs and vitamins like, Echinacea purpurea. You can find this popular herbal supplement at any vitamin store or even at your local super store. You should always keep this supplement handy since you never know when the flu will hit your home, office or school. The quicker you take this supplement when you feel the initial signs of the flu, the quicker you will get better.

If you are susceptible to getting sick, then you need to start eating healthier and living a healthier life. You should start incorporating more fruits, vegetables and good for you foods, which means no more over processed food items! Once you start on this path to a healthy diet, you need to start working out so that your body can fight any bugs you catch, more efficiently.

Another thing a lot of people don't realize is how powerful vitamin D can be. Have you noticed the flu is less common in the summer? Why is it more common in the fall and winter?

Several studies indicate that the human immune system is weaker in the winter time because people get less sunlight during this period. So try to get out into the sun as often as you can, your lifestyle will be healthier for it! - 29957

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