Please note: I am not a Health care professional, all information here has been gathered and comes from a professional with an interest in health. If considering any advice read here make sure to communicate that with someone you trust in the field.
Maybe I just complain but I hate flu season! What do you think about the flu season?
I hate getting colds and that nauseous feeling. It is an awful feeling overall. Here are some ways that you can naturally protect your body a bit and even shorten your time.
The flu can last for two weeks but it has been known to go over 2 weeks. If this is happening contact your doctor ASAP.
These tips work for when you have a cold as well. But we all know it is called FLU SEASON, not cold season.
Tips to Help Prevent
- Foods High in Vitamin C (oranges, grapefruits, kiwis…)
- Foods High in Zinc (Eggs, Chicken Breast, Chickpeas…)
- Elderberry Syrup (You can buy local or certain companies are now selling)
- Rosehips (Most syrups ^ have rosehips added but they are good to for immune building)
- Washing your hands before every meal.
- Washing your hands after personal contact. (hugs, handshakes…)
Tips to Help During Flu/Cold
- Foods High in Vitamin C (oranges, grapefruits, kiwis…)
- Foods High in Zinc (Eggs, Chicken Breast, Chickpeas…)
- Elderberry Syrup (You can buy local or certain companies are now selling)
- Rosehips (Most syrups ^ have rosehips added but they are good to for immune building)
- Washing your hands before every meal.
- Washing your hands after personal contact. (hugs, handshakes…)
- Getting to See the Doctor
- Taking your current prenatal vitamin (helps with more vitamin C and zinc)
- Keep your fluids up. (As my mother says the more you pee the more it flushes it out.)
- Honey (this can help with soothing and suppressing coughs and throats.
Tips to Help with Bringing a Fever Down
- Tepid Bath or Shower
- Drink Cool Beverages
- Light Clothing
- Light Bedding
I hope this helps for information for your flu season. Stay safe and remember to be careful with you and your family’s health
