{"id":27190,"date":"2025-09-23T09:45:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T13:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/?p=27190"},"modified":"2025-09-23T09:45:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T13:45:37","slug":"flu-season-is-around-the-corner-are-you-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/23\/flu-season-is-around-the-corner-are-you-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"Flu Season Is Around the Corner \u2013 Are You Ready?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Flu<\/a>The\u00a0influenza<\/a>\u00a0virus, or flu, is a\u00a0viral infection<\/a>\u00a0that can be easily passed along from person to person. It attacks the respiratory tract, nose, lungs, throat and bronchial tubes. There can also be a problem with inflamed muscles and joints, which are also painful.<\/p>\n

The way it spreads is through the air in the form of tiny droplets. A cough or sneeze is all that is needed to send this nasty infection all throughout the room. The cells in the victims airways begin to replicate themselves in six short hours.<\/p>\n

The symptoms of the flu are understood by most everyone, because it is so common. Nevertheless, it is still easy to mistake the symptoms for those of a severe cold. The flu virus is way more serious than a cold and can cause major problems with your health, even death in rare cases.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of the Flu<\/h2>\n

Standout symptoms of the flu<\/strong>\u00a0include fever, extreme fatigue, muscle aching, congestion, chills,\u00a0headache<\/a>\u00a0and cough. Not every case of the\u00a0flu<\/a>\u00a0shows all of these symptoms, though. If you have severe symptoms then it is wise to get into the doctor as soon as possible. For example, if you have bird or swine flu then you cannot self diagnose based on your symptoms. There are a lot of different illnesses that produce symptoms which are\u00a0flu<\/a>-like so make sure that you try and rule these out before seeking medical advice.<\/p>\n

When the virus wages war against the body it directly attacks the body\u2019s cells and starts mutating into other forms. There are a large number of different flu strains so it is hard to protect yourself, even if you choose to receive a vaccination. Aside from spreading through the air you can pick up the\u00a0flu<\/a>\u00a0from items that other people have touched such as a telephone, doorknob or television remote.<\/p>\n

If you come down with the\u00a0flu<\/a>\u00a0the best thing you can do is make sure that you rest a lot and drink clear fluids as often as possible. Doctors usually recommend that high risk groups receive a vaccine. These groups include children, elderly and professionals that work in an environment which is high risk.<\/p>\n

Most of the time, those who contract the flu feel better in one to two weeks. For others, there can be major problems that result from it such as nerve damage, pneumonia or brain damage.<\/p>\n

Flu Prevention is best<\/h2>\n

It is important to keep your\u00a0immune system<\/a>\u00a0strong and healthy, especially during flu season. Herbs that have been proven useful for boosting the\u00a0immune system<\/a>\u00a0are Hypoxis Rooperi and\u00a0Astragalus<\/a>\u00a0Membranaceus. Take these along with healthy doses of\u00a0vitamin C<\/a>\u00a0to keep your\u00a0immune system<\/a>\u00a0up to date.<\/p>\n

In addition, vaccinations do not provide protection against certain strains of\u00a0influenza<\/a>\u00a0such as the avian flu or bird flu, so taking preventative measures can greatly support your health.<\/p>\n

Follow these helpful hints to\u00a0reduce your chance of becoming infected<\/strong>\u00a0with the\u00a0influenza<\/a>\u00a0virus this season:<\/p>\n