influenza
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| Description |
| Influenza,
also known as flu, is the clinical condition
that the results from infection with influenza
viruses. The main effects of the influenza viruses
are on the upper respiratory tract, the nose
and throat, which possible spread and involvement
of the lungs and bronchi. The disease is highly
contagious and it has potential to cause a widespread
epidemic, affecting the sizeable portion of
a population of anytime. |
| Root Causes |
| Influenza is a
viral disease. It generally affects those with
a toxic and run down condition. Such a state is
brought about by dietetic errors and faulty style
of living such as worry, overwork, lack of proper
exercise, living in stuffy rooms and keeping late
hours. No disease germs can find lodgement and
become active in the system of a person who is
perfectly healthy in the true sense of the term.
Influenza is passed on with ease from the affected
person to many others who are also in equally
low vital state. |
| Symptoms |
- Fever over 101 F. Children with the flu
tend to have higher fevers than adults have
— often as high as 103 to 105 F.
- Chills and sweats.
- Headache.
- Dry cough.
- Muscular aches and pains, especially in
your back, arms and legs.
- Fatigue and weakness.
- Nasal congestion.
- Loss of appetite.
- Diarrhea and vomiting. Although children
may have these signs, diarrhea and vomiting
are rare in adults.
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| Home Remedies |
- Garlic is extremely useful in treating
influenza, owing to its antiseptic properties.
The patient should consume as much garlic
as he can.
- Turmeric is of great value in treating the
problem of influenza. In 1 cup of warm milk,
add 1 teaspoons of turmeric powder. Drink
it three times in a day.
- Take half teaspoon of long pepper powder
and add two teaspoons of honey and one teaspoons
of ginger juice in it. This mixture has to
be taken three times in a day.
- Onion juice has proved beneficial in the
treatment of influenza. Take an equal quantity
of onion juice and honey. Drink 3-4 teaspoons
of this mixture.
- Grapefruit juice is effective in toning
your body.
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| Precautions |
- Wash your hands: Thorough
and frequent hand washing is the best way
to prevent many common infections. Use an
alcohol based hand gel containing at least
6 percent alcohol. Hand gels are easy to use
and may be even more effective in killing
germs than soap and water are.
- Eat right, sleep night:
A balance diet that emphasizes fresh fruits
and vegetables, whole grains and small amount
of lean protein works best for the most people.
On the other hand, the amount of sleep needed
for a healthy immune system varies from person
to person. In general, adults seem to do best
on seven to eight hours of sleep a night.
Older children and teens need more rest- between
9-10 hours every night.
- Exercise regularly: Regular
cardiovascular exercise, walking, biking,
aerobics – boosts your immune system. Exercise
won’t prevent every infection, but if you
do come down with the flu, you may have less
severe symptoms and recover more quickly than
do people who aren’t as fit.
- Avoid spicesm condiments, alcohol
etc: He should avoid spices and condiments,
alcohol, tobacco, strong tea and coffee, highly
seasoned meats, over-boiled milk, pulses,
potatoes, rice, cheese, and refilled, processed,
stale, and tinned foods.
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| Herbal Products |
| Products |
Dosage |
Purchase |
| Godanti
Bhasma |
125 Mg |
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| Pranda
Gutika |
2 Tabs Twice Daily |
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