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Hot Toddy. Not for the kids of course, but a hot toddy can be so soothing to sip. All you need is hot water, lemon, honey, and a splash of bourbon or whiskey.
Preventive nutrition has been known about for a long time. The philosopher Hippocrates (460-377 BC) believed that nutrition had a significant impact on maintaining health and that the best way to prevent diseases was to "let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.” [4] Meyer-Abich (2005) also believed that nutrition was foundational to a healthy life. [7]
13. Legumes. Legumes are packed with the mineral zinc, which plays an important role in immune function—and can even help ease cold and flu symptoms, says Villanueva. She incorporates chickpeas ...
Here are some of the best foods to eat when you’re feeling sick (that require little prep): ... Dr. Vandana Madhavan, clinical director of pediatric infectious disease at Mass General Hospital ...
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils in the upper part of the throat. It can be acute or chronic. [8] [9] [2] Acute tonsillitis typically has a rapid onset. [10] Symptoms may include sore throat, fever, enlargement of the tonsils, trouble swallowing, and enlarged lymph nodes around the neck. [1] [2] Complications include peritonsillar ...
Prevention is by frequent hand washing, and not sharing eating utensils. [11] There is no vaccine for the disease. [1] Treatment with antibiotics is only recommended in those with a confirmed diagnosis. [12] Those infected should stay away from other people until fever is gone and for at least 12 hours after starting treatment. [1]
Eating small, frequent meals and staying hydrated is key to recovery.
A bland diet is a diet consisting of foods that are generally soft, low in dietary fiber, cooked rather than raw, and not spicy. It is an eating plan that emphasizes foods that are easy to digest. [1] It is commonly recommended for people recovering from surgery, diarrhea, gastroenteritis, or other conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract.