Influenza is an acute infectious disease that affects the organs of the cardiovascular, nervous and other systems, as well as the organs responsible for breathing. In the event that infection could not be avoided, and the flu-like process has already manifested itself, proper behavior in case of influenza will help not only reduce the risk of complications, but also get healthier. This means that if you are ill with such a serious illness as the flu, it is correct, then after recovery you can become even healthier than before the onset of the disease.
Cleansing
During the flu, there are several sources of intoxication. Firstly, these are actually influenza viruses that break up and circulate in the blood, and secondly, it is the large intestine. With the flu, as with any other disease that provokes a deterioration in the person's well-being, the permeability of the intestinal barrier is noticeably increased, and as a result, more intestinal toxins are absorbed into the blood, and they are even more capable of worsening the patient's condition.
With flu, you need to drink plenty of fluids, about two liters. It should be borne in mind that it should not be annoying and hot. It is best that it is acidified with lemon.
Thermoregulation
As a rule, the temperature of the body rises during the flu. The most significant damage it does to the brain, so you need to get any heat out of your head by any means. Most often, wiping with a wet towel, undressing and compresses directly on the head. In the case when the patient feels cold, wipe with warm water, if the patient is warm, you can use a cool one. The legs, as well as the patient's hands, must remain warm all the time. If they are frozen, they need to be warmed with warmers, warm hands or rubbing. This must be done in order to increase the flow of blood and increase the heat transfer. Due to this, it is possible to achieve a temperature drop of 1 degree. Together with this, you can make a moist compress for the forehead. You need to be careful not to overcool your head, it is not recommended to apply ice to the skin, it is important that the patient can tolerate the cold calmly. This will make his condition more comfortable and help to fall asleep.
There are cases when the temperature does not rise during the period of the disease. However, this is not very good, as it means that the body can not fight the disease by raising the temperature. In order to keep warm, hot tea with lemon and honey or boiled milk with honey and butter is well suited. To drink such a drink you need about 200 ml.
The second stage of purification
Next, it is recommended to drink small amounts of diaphoretic tea (best suited linden, raspberry or tea and elderberry flowers). It is recommended to take two sips every 10-15 minutes. Tea should be warm and in no case hot. So that it does not cool down, it can be kept in a water bath or in a thermos. When the patient begins to sweat, he should be sheltered as much as possible. Such a process can last about 3-4 hours. If the patient feels weak or hungry, you need to add a little honey to the tea or at least drink a little mineral water (alkaline).
Recreation
It is very important during the flu to adhere to strict bed rest and sleep a lot, because an unhealthy organism needs rest especially. First of all, to minimize the load of the heart, which has to work excessively intensively in this disease. Also, thanks to sleep, blood flow to the brain decreases, thus protecting it from toxins. When symptoms of intoxication cease to appear, the temperature will return to normal and hunger will be felt, it should not be eaten much. A few days is better to eat raw vegetables or fruits and drink fruit juices.
Recovery
This stage is also very important. The task is not just to cure the disease, but also to maintain health as long as possible.
If you follow these recommendations correctly, you can be cured within 4-5 days. After these days, the patient needs to take a shower.