How to recover from flu folk remedies

Influenza is mainly a seasonal disease. Every year with the onset of cold weather, outbreaks of the epidemic of this infectious disease are recorded with alarming progression. Moreover, not only children are affected by this disease, but also the adult population. The period of the disease is difficult, sometimes serious complications are the result. To restore former vigor, restore the immune and nervous system, it is necessary to undergo a course of rehabilitation therapy.

How is weakness manifested?

The body’s struggle with the virus was difficult and debilitating, all the reserves of vitamins necessary for full life were spent, immunity was practically absent. The main symptoms of weakness are:

• lack of strength, lethargy;
• increased drowsiness;
• excessive sweating;
• short temper, nervousness;
• lack of appetite.

Weakness after influenza is divided into two categories:

1. Physical, when the body practically does not rest. Even after sleep, a person may feel tired.
2. Psychological, affecting the nervous system. Apathy appears, there is no interest in the events.

Recovery activities

After the flu, the entire system and organs of the human body require recovery, which takes an average of two weeks. But if the state of weakness, sweating, lowering the temperature exceeds this limit, then the infection continues to develop. Therefore, doctors recommend bed rest for fourteen days, so as not to expose the body to excessive stress and not to provoke the return of the disease. This also applies to sports.

The next important point is a balanced diet. To restore the body, you need to eat foods with a high protein content. This is a dietary meat, low-fat fish, nuts, mushrooms, caviar, and legumes. During the rehabilitation period, you should refrain from confectionery, pasta, smoked, fried foods and fatty foods.

Seafood contributes to the intensive recovery of all organs of the body due to the presence of iodine, which has a beneficial effect on overall well-being.

To increase immunity, the menu should contain garlic, onions, ginseng, chamomile, St. John's wort.

A weakened body needs to be replenished with enzymes that are found in fruits, vegetables, herbs and dairy products.

To remove toxins formed during the illness due to dead cells, tea from herbs, honey, cranberry juice, mineral water will help. Determine the presence of toxins by the appearance of bitterness in the mouth.

How to restore physical condition

1. Physical exercise. The ability to invigorate the whole body, to activate its activity for the whole day.
2. Water treatments. Relaxing baths with the addition of essential oils or herbal decoctions are useful. You can limit yourself to a shower. In any case, water will have an invigorating effect on all muscle groups.
3. Massage, which will tone the work of all body systems. Both restorative and soothing complexes are effective.

Only the process of physical recovery should be reasonable, sparing, not allowing overwork.

How to restore a psychological state

1. First of all, it’s fresh air. Short walks will give a powerful impetus to former activity. Aeration of the room also applies to air procedures.
2. Sunbathing will make up for the loss during the illness of serotonin and melanin.
3. A healthy sleep will help restore strength if you adhere to the correct regimen: go to bed and get up at the same time, and the duration of sleep is at least eight hours.
4. Herbal medicine, including teas and decoctions of soothing herbs, reduces emotional stress.

The process of psychological recovery will be more successful if it is accompanied by a positive attitude of the person himself, for this you need to refrain from irritation and negative emotions.

Plant immunostimulants

As mentioned above, herbal immunostimulants will be invaluable for the speedy restoration of health, but do not forget about contraindications to the use of some of them.

Garlic is recommended to be mixed with milk to reduce irritating qualities. Or make a tincture of this vegetable. Grind a head of garlic and pour a glass of dry red wine. Insist for three hours and then take 1 teaspoon before meals. Particular caution when using this product is required for people suffering from diseases of the stomach, bile ducts.

Helping with immunodeficiency and the healing properties of onions. Cut the peeled onion, pour steep boiling water for three minutes. Strain and drink immediately, until hot water has destroyed all the vitamins. To improve the taste, a little honey will not hurt. This infusion normalizes the nervous system, so it is better to drink at night to improve sleep.

Rosehip is useful before the disease, during and especially after the flu, but not all. The presence of kidney stones and gall bladder is an obstacle to its use. Those who do not have these contraindications can drink compotes and teas during the period of illness and to restore strength. To do this, pour a handful of fruits in a thermos, pour 1 liter of boiling water and leave for the night. In the morning, strain and drink throughout the day.

Blackcurrants and lingonberries, which are rich in vitamin C, will perfectly support a depleted body.

Ginseng and Chinese lemongrass should not be consumed before bedtime. Sometimes they can cause heart palpitations, irritability, and insomnia. And in the afternoon increase vitality, taking 30 drops of tincture three times a day.

Aloe is contraindicated in hemorrhoids, female bleeding, cystitis, hepatitis and pregnancy. Before using this plant, it must be kept cut for ten days in the refrigerator. This treatment enhances the beneficial properties of aloe.

To increase immunity, there is a well-proven remedy. Peel ginger, soak for 1 hour in cold water. Then cut, add chopped lemon, beat thoroughly, season with honey. Use as a standalone product or add to tea.

Another universal remedy for restoring the body is ideal for adults and children. Grind 2-3 lemons, raisins, dried apricots, walnuts - all one glass each. Stir with a glass of honey. Take 3 times a day for 1 tablespoon.

All of these tools are good for quick recovery after the flu. But each survivor of this virus must independently or in agreement with the attending doctor select an individual set of measures and procedures. It is better to take care of supporting the immune system even during the period of illness, then rehabilitation will not be long.

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