Norovirus Natural Healing

This is an exceptional article on how to healing from the Norovirus outbeak (stomach virus- stomach flu). It contains all natural methods and facts on dealing with the nasty virus.

“Lots and lots of stomach virus going around, commonly known as stomach flu, but there really is no such thing as a stomach flu, just a virus. To my knowledge the most common form of the stomach virus is called norovirus. Here in Vermont is has been sweeping through the state like wildfire, dropping people left and right, consuming whole nursing homes, businesses and even public schools. This virus is highly contagious and can all too easily infect entire households within days causing extreme symptoms lasting a few days to a week. Explosive vomiting and diarrhea, dizziness, headaches, migraines, severe stomach, intestinal, liver, gallbladder and spleen cramping; highly inflamed and acidic digestive tract that can last much longer than the virus itself can continue to plague the individual. Severe and dangerous levels of dehydration can occur and dramatic weight loss from being too nauseous and cramped up to eat or drink.

Interestingly enough, even though most people seem to recover to a normal eating level after a week the recovering individuals remain contagious for up to two weeks after contracting the virus! This is due the virus’s ability to live in the intestines for that long.

People with strong digestive systems and immune systems who have not been sick before this winter will most likely recover more quickly than those who eat poorly, have digestive systems that are in bad shape, have weak immune systems and who have been ill with other bacteria or viruses this season. Of course the very young and elderly will also have a much harder time with this virus.

Doing your very best to remain well hydrated and well rested while keeping your stress levels at a minimum will greatly help keep you well or help you recover more quickly. Eating an organic diet low in acids will assist in keeping your digestive system alkaline which also will greatly assist you in staying well or recovering more quickly. Keeping up on high quality supplements will also assist your immune system in such a stressful time.

If you do contract this virus you will need a great deal of rest. Drink as much plain distilled water as you can keep down, even if it is painful…”

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