How To Recover From The Flu Quickly
Did you know that in addition to improving flu symptoms with some remedies you can also get cured faster? We will tell you more about it below.
Recovering from the flu quickly is a wish we all have when we are feeling down. For this reason, it is important that we know what measures can help us achieve it, but without putting our health at risk and promoting relapse. Ready to find out more about it?
The flu is one of the most common infections suffered by the population worldwide. Above all, when winter arrives, the temperatures drop considerably, very abruptly.
Today, there are a few ways to deal with flu symptoms, without having to completely interrupt daily activities.
However, what really interests most people is to get cured as soon as possible, since they do not want to go through their routine feeling the discomfort of the flu all the time. In view of this, we will tell you how you can achieve that well-being earlier.
Some basic recommendations
Above all, it must be clear that it is not necessary to ignore the discomfort or wait until you feel very bad to seek medical attention or take action.
The first thing to do is call or go to the specialist doctor, so that he can check you, diagnose and prescribe the treatment that he considers most appropriate for your case. After this medical visit, some actions can be taken to obtain relief.
1. Bundle up
To recover from the flu quickly, it is recommended to bundle up or, at least, keep the body warm, as stated by various naturopathic therapies. Even if the fever has not risen yet, keeping the body at a good temperature helps prevent deterioration.
What is the key then when it comes to bundling up? According to popular belief, it is convenient to cover well, especially certain areas of the body, such as: the feet, the back, the chest and the neck. However, do not cover too much, as excess heat can more easily promote dehydration.
2. Hydrate yourself and take care of your diet
As in the treatment of other diseases, it is necessary to take care of the diet to help the body obtain the nutrients it needs for good health.
Likewise, as stated by Sacyl, the Health portal of the Junta de Castilla y León, it is essential to keep the body well hydrated. For this, the best liquid is water. Other hydrating drinks could also be considered, such as natural juices, homemade smoothies and natural infusions authorized by the treating physician.
It is not advisable to take any herbal infusion randomly, as these could cause interactions with the medications you are taking. The ideal is to consult with the doctor which are the most indicated options before consuming them.
3. Vapors
According to popular belief, recovering from the flu quickly or a cold can be beneficial to fuming. Inhaling steam (with or without a soothing substance) helps decongest the nose, help the body warm up, relax, and breathe more easily.
One of the most popular homemade steams is to bring a pot of water to boil and add bay leaves or eucalyptus to it. The person then places a large towel over their head and approaches the pot (at a safe distance) to inhale the vapors until the liquid cools.
4. Do not use cloth handkerchiefs
Whether there is a runny nose or not, it is best to use disposable tissues instead of keeping the same cloth for several days.
Why? Because by coughing, spitting and wiping with the same cloth, the only thing we will do is keep the flu virus active and also increase the chances of infecting other people around us.
5. Rest
To recover from the flu quickly, you need to try to get a quality rest. You have to be as comfortable as possible. On the other hand, according to popular belief, it is convenient to sleep alone, since this way you avoid infecting another person.
8 home remedies to ease flu symptoms
- Eucalyptus steam, covering head with a towel in front of a boiling saucepan.
- Drink chicken soup with onion and garlic, because it helps to decongest the respiratory tract.
- Drink elderberry tea, because it reduces symptoms. You simply need one tablespoon of elderberries per cup of boiling water. Let stand and consume up to three times a day.
- Consume ginger. Grate its dried root, add the juice of half a lemon and prepare a common tea.
- Prepare a juice with 150 grams of cabbage and 150 grams of orange. Both are blended and drunk at least twice a day.
- For nasal congestion, you can smell crushed garlic wrapped in a handkerchief or gauze.
- Onion syrup : in an earthenware container, place a large chopped onion, two glasses of white wine, marinate for 24 hours, strain, add honey and store in a glass jar. Take half a glass 4 times a day.
As you can see, to recover from the flu quickly, you must first follow the treatment prescribed by the doctor and some of the measures already indicated, as recommended by the professional.
However, in any case it will be necessary to maintain good hydration, maintain a balanced diet, ventilate the spaces for at least 15 minutes daily and avoid the use of cloth handkerchiefs.
