{"id":1915,"date":"2020-12-04T16:17:06","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T21:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/?p=1915"},"modified":"2021-02-04T16:19:53","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T21:19:53","slug":"how-to-recover-from-the-flu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/?p=1915","title":{"rendered":"How to recover from the flu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Flu season is upon us, and for the one billion influenza cases that happen each year, the road to recovery can be a tough one. While most cases last seven to 10 days, the flu can last up to two full weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Jacklyn Villeneuve, registered dietitian, and Jennifer Kutten, pharmacist at Loblaws share their tips for recovering from the flu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay home and stay well rested.<\/strong><br \/>\nThe flu takes a lot out of us and getting plenty of rest will help with recovery.<br \/>\n\u201cIf you are feeling any symptoms, it\u2019s very important that you stay home,\u201d explains Kutten. \u201cStaying home and resting have the added benefit of curbing the spread of illness.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drink plenty of fluids<\/strong><br \/>\nFluids fuel your immune system by helping move important proteins around your body. We\u2019re also losing a lot of them in the form of mucous or sweat when we have the flu. \u201cWhile there are no hard and fast rules, do your best to get plenty of liquids, whether they come in the form of tea, soup or plain old water,\u201d recommends Villeneuve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cancel your caffeine and alcohol consumption.<\/strong><br \/>\nCaffeine and alcohol are diuretics that may work against your efforts to stay hydrated. \u201cSkipping that glass of beer or wine with dinner may help you stay better hydrated,\u201d advises Kutten.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consume foods with the right vitamins and minerals.<\/strong><br \/>\nIt takes a lot of work for our bodies to fight the flu, so getting the vitamins and minerals we need is important both to strengthen our immune systems and recover from illnesses.<br \/>\n\u201cVitamin C, zinc and vitamin A contribute to a good immune system and overall health, so foods that contain them are a good place to start,\u201d suggests Villeneuve.<br \/>\nAvoid the flu altogether.<\/p>\n<p>The flu shot is still your best way to avoid the illness, so stop in at your closest Loblaws and get vaccinated today.<\/p>\n<p><em>www.newscanada.com<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flu season is upon us, and for the one billion influenza cases that happen each year, the road to recovery can be a tough one. 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