Who knew that spending a couple of days in bed reading Tom Sawyer with a sick seven-year-old could be so exhausting? Adam, my older son, had the flu. Don't panic... despite what the media says, flu is a normal part of human existence. I'll even tell you how I got him to recover after only two days. I realize it is a viral infection, and I know that you were told there is nothing you can do about it. Don't believe everything you hear, it's not always true... in fact, I could be lying to you right now...
How do you know it's the flu? Easy. Suddenly, your fever is over 103, you have a wicked frontal headache and your nose is not stuffed. Those are three fail-proof early symptoms. If all three check out, do the following. (By the way, you should always keep these remedies at home just in case.)
Probiotics, Oscillococcinum and Black Elderberry Extract along with daily doses of Vitamin C and D are my big guns. Homemade chicken soup, bedrest and plenty of fluids are also a must. If you want to get the full list of helpful remedies, you'll have to sign up for my newsletter.
Oh, and don't expect the flu shot to save you — it doesn't always work. Need proof? Here you go...
Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
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