Flu like Symptoms
Each year, between five and 20 percent of the
US population come down with flu-like illness. Both colds
and various influenzas are caused by a wide variety of viruses
and not by bacteria. Both these ailments affect the respiratory tract, but there
are some differences between them.
The symptoms of common cold are runny nose,
congestion, cough, and sore throat. The symptoms of the flu tend to
be far more severe, capable of causing severe lung infection, pneumonia and
even respiratory failure. Joint pain follows in both cold and flu.
Causes
Cold and Flu
It's important to understand that the reason you catch a cold or flu is because your immune system is impaired. Researches show
that cold and flu may actually be a symptom of an underlying vitamin D
deficiency. Less than optimal vitamin D levels will make you far more
susceptible to contracting colds, influenza, and other respiratory infections. If
your vitamin D level is higher it will lower your risk of contracting colds,
flu, and other respiratory tract infections. If your immune system is efficient,
you will not be attacked by these viruses.
Prevention
and Remedies for Cold and Flu
·
Flu vaccine helps in prevention of the disease.
·
Antibiotics are ineffective for the treatment
common cold or flu. Most common cold
and flu medicines have some side effects on the central nervous
system, which can be unpredictable. While some people may experience
drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia, or upset stomach, others may experience a
rapid heartbeat or hyperactivity.
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Native Remedies offers many safe, effective
products to alleviate symptoms and ease the duration of a cold or the flu. Drinking
lots of fluids and fresh juices of citrus fruits and taking Vitamin C are
helpful home remedies. Teas made with ginger root help in controlling a runny
nose and promote gastrointestinal functions. Natural remedies and supplements should
be taken daily to strengthen the immune system. Herbal plants can gently assist the body
without the side effects. In addition, homoeopathic remedies work with your body to engage your own system
to heal itself.
·
Apple has a powerful antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory effect that may boost the immune system and protect against
the flu. For a healthy body it's important to eat at least two pieces of fresh
fruit each day.
·
A hot bowl of chicken soup may prevent throats
becoming sore and help to stop the movement of white blood cells. Chicken soup
is a combination of veggies and protein and it is a wonder food for those who
have a cold or flu.
·
Prevention is the best method. Boosting
immunity by exercising, eating right, and controlling stress
will make the body in better condition and makes able to fight the germs it
encounters. Physical exercises in moderate level may improve immune function
and decrease the risk of upper respiratory tract infections such as the common
cold.
·
Supplements containing garlic and vitamin C are
helpful to support a healthy immune system and help create a strong first line
of defence against allergies, viruses, and bacteria of all kinds.
Watch
and Change Lifestyle
Some of your lifestyle habits may not good
enough to support the immunity function of the body; some examples are:
- Eating
too much sugar can ruin your immune system.
Controlling your sugar intake is crucial
for optimizing your immune system.
- Vitamin
D deficiency.
- Not
getting enough rest
- Insufficient
exercise
- Emotional
stress
Following lifestyle strategies will also help
optimize your overall resistance against cold and flu viruses:
- Get
plenty of good sleep.
- Exercise
regularly. Exercise can also help boost your immune
system acutely, by increasing your body temperature.
- Control
emotional stress.
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