What's the best way to shorten the flu sickness?!
Question: my doc said drink lots of fluids and vitamin c. any other stratagies?
Answers: my doc said drink lots of fluids and vitamin c. any other stratagies?
Although it's nearly impossible to escape exposure from getting the flu, you can take steps to stop those dreaded viruses from knocking you out this season. First, make sure you are doing these three things:
1. Build up your immune defenses with a plant-based diet high in vitamin C (think kiwi, citrus, and broccoli), stay hydrated and drink green or black tea, both shown to aid the immune system.
2. Become slightly germ-obsessed, at least for the winter months. Wash your hands and wipe down kitchen and office surfaces as often as you can.
3. Be sure to get plenty of rest and relaxation; chronic stress and sleep deprivation are both known to wear down your immunity.
Then, when a cold or flu does strike, act fast. No matter what you use as treatment, start taking it right away, as viruses duplicate within the first 48 hours of symptoms. Here, our experts list their choices for the best ways to keep colds and flu at bay.
1. Echinacea
2. Astragalus
3. Yin Chiao
4. Garlic
5. Elderberry
6. Andrographis
7. Ginger
8. Olive Leaf Extract
9. Oscillococcinum
10. Medicinal mushrooms
You could find these in most drug stores, Walmart or any natural food store.
Rest and keep warm and also take some Tylenol for the aches.
There is no shortening the course it takes and going to the emergency room is absolutely useless.
Added
Flu shots are and were useless against this strain of the flu and the prescription lessens the flu by about 4 or 5 hours if that, again against this strain of flu!
The best way is to get the flu vaccine every year. But if that opportunity came and went, then the next best thing is to get to the dr. in fhe first 24-48 hrs of onset of symptoms for a possible rx for tamiflu (dr. pending weight on possible side effects vs. medicine for individuals).