In winter, many people get sick with colds. In order to prevent complications and heart problems, it is necessary to start treatment in time. Let’s consider the main tips for the treatment of influenza and SARS.
- Drink enough fluids. In order to get rid of intoxication and recover faster, it is necessary to drink a lot of water and other drinks, for example, tea, compote, etc. Special drink recipe that strengthen the immune system is given at the end of the article. Such drink supports the immune system, heart and vascular health.
- Rest. If you have a cold and you have no energy, don’t go to work. Stay at home and rest. In this way, it will be easier for the body to overcome the disease and you will not infect anyone.
- Eat healthy food. During a cold and flu, it is better not to eat fast food and a lot of sweet and floury food. Vegetables and fruits will be useful, especially those rich in vitamin C. In addition, it is important to eat meat and fish, because proteins support the immune system. Porridge, potatoes and pasta are also included in the diet of a person with a cold, as they provide the energy needed to recover faster.
- Take your medicine. If you have a cold, it will be enough to take vitamin C and vitamin D. But if you have the flu, you need to take special antiviral drugs, for example, Amantrel or Antiflu. Amantrel (Amantadine Hydrochloride) is used for the prevention and treatment of various strains of influenza A virus. It can be used to treat Swine Flu. Antiflu contains another active substance; it is Generic Oseltamivir and is used for the treatment and prevention of influenza in adults and children 1 year or older. Antiflu is a neuraminidase inhibitor. It attacks the influenza virus inside your body to stop it from spreading. Antiflu can be taken to prevent getting the flu, or if you already have the flu it can be taken to reduce the symptoms and decrease recovery time.
Drink recipe useful for colds and flu
You can drink not only black or green tea with lemon. You can prepare special drink that strengthen the body and support immunity. It consists of common ingredients – garlic, lemon and water. This drink not only helps to get rid of runny nose and cough, but is also useful for atherosclerosis, prevents strokes and heart diseases.
Ingredients:
– 1 kg – lemon;
– 300g – garlic;
– water.
Method:
– Grind the lemon (with the peel) and garlic. Mix them up. Add 1.5 liters of boiling water and cook over low heat for about 15-20 minutes.
Store the mixture in a glass container and in a cool place.
As a preventive measure (in order not to catch a cold and not have problems with the cardiovascular system), it should be drunk on an empty stomach for 25 days, 50 ml each. Then do not drink it for 10 days, after which drink it again for 25 days. Preventive medicine recommends drinking this infusion twice a year, that is, once every six months.
For treatment, the drink must be taken to improve health. You can drink it throughout the period of illness. Then take a break for 10 days and drink again for 2-3 weeks.