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1. Place one fresh ginger root in
1 cup of water.
2. Boil the water for five minutes
then steep for 10 minutes.
3. Strain the tea after boiling,
then drink. Repeat for two to
three times a day.
Foods to Avoid When You Have a Stomach Virus
While certain foods can help you replenish your health while
you recover, there are foods you should be avoiding as well.
In particular, you should stay away from processed foods
and drinks, including fruit juices, as well as fried foods. These
can irritate your digestive system further. The table below
expounds more on which foods and beverages you avoid:
• Dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt
• Spicy foods
• Caffeinated drinks such as coffee
• Carbonated and/or sugary drinks
• Canned or packaged soups
• Chocolates
• Foods that have spices
• Alcoholic drinks
How to Get Rid of a Stomach Virus:
Manage Your Symptoms Properly
As with other viral infections, there is no definite and immediate
cure for the stomach flu. Instead, your body will have to fight off the
disease slowly. The appropriate course of action is to manage your
symptoms by making sure you eat healthy foods and drink plenty of
fluids, which will help lower your risk of developing complications,
such as dehydration. Remember to get lots of rest and high-quality
sleep; too, as this will help your body fight off the virus.
Prevent the Stomach Flu From Happening
in the First Place
Stomach flu is one of the most common causes of hospitalization in
America. If not treated right away, it may even be fatal. Since there
is no cure for this condition, prevention is more appropriate to help
lower the risk of spreading disease among family members. Here
are some effective tips that you should regularly follow:
• Wash hands with warm water and triclosan-free soap before
preparing food
• Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly before consumption
• Clean the area where food is prepared, such as the kitchen
countertop, regularly
•
Avoid sharing utensils and use separate towels in the bathroom
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