Fretful Flu: 4 things you should do to get better

Not only eating right, you should try these 4 things to get better. Do not forget to consult a doctor if none of these ways seem to help you.

By: Aishwarya Iyer | | Updated: August 30, 2018 4:40 pm

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Flu or influenza can be a real pain for anybody. High temperature, constant headaches, running nose, cough, cold, muscle spasm or breathlessness are signs of flu. Those with a suppressed immune system or nutrient deficiencies can easily catch flu and cold. Caused by the influenza virus, flu is a contagious respiratory illness and it can spread from through the air. Also Read - Boost your immunity amid the COVID-19 pandemic with fruits that have more vitamin C than oranges

There is no cure for flu but here are ways to ease your symptoms. Eating right is the first step for it. Balanced diet which includes all the necessary nutrients and vitamins can be really helpful. Don’t forget to have adequate fluids like water and fruit juices to feel better. Also Read - Beware: These foods can lower your immunity

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Sleep well: One of the first things that your doctor will tell you as you enter his clinic with flu is to sleep well. Compromising on your sleep and ripping your body off adequate rest is of paramount importance. Remember that inadequate sleep has a direct link with a weakened immune system. So, go ahead and up your snooze time.
Exercise: This might come to you as a surprise but yes, this is true. According to leading researchers, exercises could help you to boost your immunity. Michael Flynn, a researcher who studied the impact of exercises on immune system concluded that exercising for 30 minutes for 3-4 times a week is an excellent way to boost your immunity. However, exerting or overdoing it could reverse its effect.
Take a hot shower: Who doesn’t like a hot steamy bath in sickness? Everybody does. There is a good reason for that, apart from relaxing our minds. Steam helps in opening your airways, easing congestion, and therefore making it easier to breathe. Hence, it will help in easing your symptoms.
Break-up with stress: Yes, we all know that stress is a villain for your overall health. However, don’t forget that stressing much could not only cause you headaches but even lead you to flu. Therefore, when you are sick or down with flu make sure you are stress-free and do what makes you happy.

Published : August 30, 2018 2:52 pm | Updated:August 30, 2018 4:40 pm

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