{"id":12604,"date":"2025-09-12T07:49:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T11:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/?p=12604"},"modified":"2025-09-12T07:49:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T11:49:05","slug":"treating-flu-and-the-common-cold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/12\/treating-flu-and-the-common-cold\/","title":{"rendered":"Treating Flu and the Common Cold"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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All about\u00a0Flu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Influenza<\/a>, commonly called\u00a0Flu<\/a>, is a viral infection that usually surfaces during the winter months. People can contract\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0many times because the\u00a0Viruses<\/a>\u00a0that cause\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0are able to mutate (change), making it difficult for our immune systems to keep up.<\/p>

Flu<\/a>\u00a0is an airborne infection and is spread in tiny droplets when people sneeze or cough, but it can also be spread by other means, e.g. when the droplets are carried on hands.<\/p>

Flu<\/a>\u00a0usually has a relatively rapid onset, unlike a cold which can occur more gradually and is generally milder and confined to the nose, throat and respiratory tract. Symptoms of\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0may include sudden high temperatures, blocked or running nose,\u00a0Sore Throat<\/a>, coughing, fatigue, muscle and joint\u00a0Pains<\/a>, loss of appetite and sometimes even gastric symptoms such as\u00a0Nausea<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Vomiting<\/a>.<\/p>

Sometimes\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0can lead to secondary infections like bronchitis, pneumonia, ear, tonsil and\u00a0Throat Infections<\/a>, croup and even heart and brain inflammation – although the latter is not common.<\/p>

Some children can also develop febrile convulsions (fits) as a result of the high\u00a0Fever<\/a>. Although\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0is more common in children, serious complications are more frequent in the elderly, those with\u00a0Diabetes<\/a>, kidney, lung and chronic\u00a0Heart Disease<\/a>\u00a0as well as those with compromised immune systems as in the case of\u00a0AIDS<\/a>\/HIV infection.<\/p>

How is\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0usually treated?<\/strong><\/p>

For many people,\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0may be a relatively mild illness and is best treated with bed-rest until the\u00a0Fever<\/a>\u00a0and other symptoms subside. This also helps to limit the spread of the infection to others.<\/p>

Over the counter medicines like paracetamol, as well as various cough and cold products are often used to treat symptoms. However, many of these come with side effects.<\/p>

It is also important to remember that all of the symptoms of\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0(e.g. coughing,\u00a0Sneezing<\/a>\u00a0and running nose) are nature\u2019s way of trying to drive the\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0virus from the body and one should therefore take medicines like cough suppressants and decongestants with caution as they can prolong the illness and even make it worse in the long run.<\/p>

Some doctors prescribe antibiotics for\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0infection. However, as\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0is a virus, antibiotics are not effective for\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0and only serve to further reduce immune strength. However, in some cases, antibiotics may be prescribed for secondary bacterial infections associated with the\u00a0Flu<\/a>. It is important to look after yourself when you have the\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0so that you do not develop secondary infections and can recover from the\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0more quickly.<\/p>

It is important to know that there are many effective natural alternatives to OTC medicines and antibiotics routinely prescribed for\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0treatment.\u00a0Natural Remedies<\/a>\u00a0can help to safely reduce the symptoms of\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Common Cold<\/a>, cut recovery time and also strengthen the\u00a0Immune System<\/a>\u00a0to prevent recurring infection.<\/p>

What is\u00a0FloraFlu<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>

FloraFlu<\/a>\u00a0is our unique 100% blend of herbal and homeopathic ingredients, especially chosen for their ability to treat all the major symptoms of\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Common Cold<\/a>\u00a0quickly and effectively, while also shortening recovery time drastically.<\/p>

Used either at the first signs of infection to prevent\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0or for the treatment of full blown\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0infection,\u00a0FloraFlu<\/a>\u00a0is an effective natural alternative to the OTC and prescription drugs for\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0treatment. It is generally well tolerated without side effects or negative interactions with other medicines.<\/p>

To help prevent recurring\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0infections and protect against\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0for the entire season, we strongly recommend that\u00a0FloraFlu<\/a>\u00a0be used together with\u00a0OralFlu Protect<\/a>\u00a0– our homeopathic oral\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0Vaccine<\/a>.<\/p>

Use FloraFlu:<\/strong><\/p>