Cold and Flu Care For People in Recovery
~ by Al J. Mooney, MD ~
People in recovery need to avoid taking medication for cold and flu symptoms. Try these ideas for a recovery-safe way to manage your symptoms. These tips were first developed by my mother, Dot Mooney. Grandma Dot, as everyone called her, and my father, John Mooney, MD, were the co-founders of Willingway Hospital. 
1. Get Your Rest Healing from any illness requires your body to call on reserves. Continuing with your normal activities may be possible and desirable when symptoms are minor and risks are low. When symptoms become more severe or the risks of contagion to others with health risk is possible, it may be more important to stick close to home. Chilling out and making sure you get the rest you need will be helpful.
2. Drink Plenty of Fluids Drink plenty of fluids. Make sure they are non-caffeinated so you … Read more...