Spring is right

[luvtimes]

 Campbell's chicken noodle soup remedy for the flu and a laxative to run the virus out of your system...

Shot of whiskey to kill all the germs inside...

Old school...

[luvtimes]

 begins on March 20th Tuesday

And what does that mean:

 spring fever

spring cleanup

new beginnings of life in the yards

more sun

 less shade for some...

the best weather possible with lots of rain...

Spring time...

Wonderfulness

[sunshine]

Drink a gatorade every day...no need for a laxative. About to make some chicken soup. I went out shopping to Wally World real early and stocked up....I had to walk slowly. I made it home and taking it easy. I am allergic to penniciillin  so I stay away from that stuff. The mucus is clear so I don't think I need a doctor at this point but will if anything changes.

[luvtimes]

 Gatorade I thought was used when you wanted to replenish the fluids in your body right now you don't want to do that you want to rid your body of all the fluids that are affected by the virus that's what the laxative would do then you can replenish with Gatorade or water I don't know exactly what chicken noodle soup does but it always work for me along with couple ibuprofens and a shot of whiskey and you good to go...m

[sunshine]

I don't know...I am drinking lots of water, had the soup daily...and yes...Advil is my friend this week.

[sunshine]

If you have the flu, doctors would usually advise that you get plenty of rest, eat nourishing food if you feel up to it, and most importantly to drink plenty of fluids. Fever causes you to lose a lot of fluid, so you need to replace what is lost by drinking more.
If you're not eating, then taking your fluid in the form of soup may be a good idea. Also, electrolyte solutions like Gatorade and Powerade may be good options, but for most people, plain water is usually sufficient. It's likely you won't feel like doing much activity, so staying in bed is fine. Get up when you feel you can.
Though water is recommended and naturally your body's favorite liquid, Gatorade or Pedialyte drinks are also enjoyed by children. If your child has trouble ingesting water, you may want to try a more favorable approach. Any child who can drink fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, and similar beverages can drink Gatorade. But why should someone drink sports drinks when they are sick? The answer lies in electrolytes. Electrolytes are required for cells and organs in the body to function properly. They are not only lost from sweat but also vomiting and diarrhea can cause the body to lose a significant amount of electrolytes. Repetitive vomiting and diarrhea is common with the stomach flu. Gatorade contains significant amounts of electrolytes, sodium, and potassium that can help replenish the body with all of the important elements being lost.
In fact, scientific research shows that physically active children will drink more Gatorade than water and therefore stay better hydrated. (Adults also benefit in a similar fashion.) Gatorade provides about half the calories of an identical serving size of fruit juice or soft drink. By U.S. FDA standards, an eight-ounce serving of Gatorade is a low-sodium food. Gatorade has 110 mg of sodium, the same as an eight-ounce glass of milk or one slice of bread. For infants, Gatorade does not pose any risk to infants; however, because an infant's fluids needs are normally met by drinking breast milk or formula, consumption of beverages other than formula or breast milk may deprive the infant of additional necessary nutrients (e.g. fat, protein and vitamins).
Pediatricians often recommend Gatorade for people who are suffering from mild dehydration due to diarrhea or the flu. However, as is the case with any illness, it is best to consult a pediatrician to determine the best needs for the individual person based on their specific symptoms. In addition to drinking lots of fluid, you may want to follow some other basic advice while fighting the flu. If the pain is unbearable, some over-the-counter medicines may make you feel better. These include decongestants, antihistamines, and pain medicines.




https://www.freedrinkingwater.com/water_health/health1/1-gatorade-or-water-for-the-flu.htm

[sunshine]

But remember that most people won't need to take these products, and they may even be harmful to some people, particularly those with heart disease, high blood pressure, or other respiratory problems. Cough medicines may help, but it's most important to be drinking enough fluid. Over-the-counter analgesics, or pain medicines, also suppress fevers, which could prolong the course of the infection.
However, take them if you feel very uncomfortable. Older people and those with heart and lung disease may also need to suppress the fever to reduce the strain on their heart and lungs. Stick with non-aspirin products, since aspirin has been associated with Reye's syndrome, a potentially fatal complication that mostly affects children and adolescents.
There are four antiviral drugs for the treatment and prevention of influenza. For influenza A, there are amantadine (also sold under the brand name Symmetrel) and rimantadine (which has a brand name of Flumadine). To treat and prevent both influenza A and B, there is zanamivir (with brand name Relenza) and oseltamivir (also know as Tamiflu). All of these drugs are oral pills except Relenza, which is inhaled like an asthma medication. Secondary infections may also need to be treated.
When should I seek emergency medical assistance?

• Breathing fast or having trouble breathing
• Bluish skin color
• Severe or persistent vomiting
• No tears when crying
• Has other health conditions and develops flu symptoms
• Significantly fewer wet diapers than normal

[/HIGHLIGHT][/FONT][/COLOR]Water is a natural thirst quencher that is free from sugar and calories. Gatorade is marketed as a popular thirst quencher made of artificial ingredients but does provide the body with electrolytes. In some cases when we do have the stomach flu it can help to drink Gatorade to help hydrate the body of the lost electrolytes and water to help rid the body of toxins. In most cases when we are healthy and happy it is more beneficial to drink all natural beverages, none better than water!

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I am having a small powerade ZERO drink and according to a few sites I have read, it's not a bad thing to have with the flu.

[takncarabizniz]

Yes, gatorade and powerade can help replace lost electrolytes.  Even when my pregnant daughter-in-law was having trouble with morning sickness, the doctor recommended sipping gatorade and Thing2 was really sick a couple weeks ago and the doctor he saw recommended the same thing.

[emilyB]

I have suffered with asthma for many years of my life and there are times when it has completely gone away for a long while.  The first 17 years of my life we had many house calls from the doctor in the middle of the night as I struggled to breathe.  My sister is the same and she still had many bouts of asthma living in the suburbs of London and it stopped when she moved to the seaside to retire.  It started to go away for me when we moved to another environment and when I came to the US and settled in California, I hardly ever had an attack.  Since moving to Oregon I have had a few here and there and mostly in the Spring.  This bug that's going around has given me asthma at night and as soon as I start wheezing I have a rescue inhaler and that does the trick.  Thank goodness for modern day medicine. 

[bluespower]

Thank goodness for modern day medicine

amen and amen!

[pacifica]

I’m so glad you are feeling better Sunshine!!
I had forgotten about those Zpaks—
Had swimmers ear a couple times about 5 and around 8 yrs ago and a Ears Nose & Throat specialist prescribed a 3 day once and a 10 day ...not sure what it was... but worked. Took a while though. Now i try to keep my head above water as much as possible....Eustachian tube probs suck

[bluespower]

several/several years ago I ventured into basic intro swimming as an alternative to treadmill/whatever
a so called low impact exercise
I found out my body type tendency is to sink verses float   

so...low impact on my knees
high impact on my endless rotating shoulders
plus swimmers ear as pacifica points out