01/8 Things to do and not to do when you have dengue for better recovery
While we are still witnessing cases of coronavirus in the country. On the other side, the cases of dengue are also on a rise. If not treated on time, dengue can be fatal. Dengue can lead to shivering, fever, loss of appetite, severe body ache, vomiting, itching of the skin and headache.
There is yet no treatment for dengue fever, it’s only the symptoms that are treated. While keeping your doctor in the loop here are some simple things that you can do as per Lifestyle coach, Luke Cutinho, to get rid of dengue fever.
One must follow their doctor’s advice to recover faster.
One major issue faced by people during dengue is low platelet count, which even becomes fatal in some cases, if not taken care of on time.
02/8 Papaya leaf extract
Papaya leaf extract is said to increase platelets drastically. You can also take pharma-grade pills. But fresh leaves are always a better option.
To make the juice, grind some leaves in a mortar and pestle and squeeze out the juice with the help of your hands.
03/8 Vitamin C
We all have heard many times that vitamin C works wonders in boosting immunity. Consume foods items like amla, lemon, oranges, pineapple to boost your immunity.
04/8 Zinc
Zinc helps in overcoming the fever. You can have zinc-rich food or also opt for zinc tablets that are easily available in the market.
05/8 Folic acid and vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 and folic acid play an important role in maintaining a healthy balance of the immune system. Inadequate levels of folic acid and vitamin B12 can drastically alter the immune response.
06/8 Iron
Iron deficiency can affect the immune system negatively. The role of iron in immunity is necessary for immune cells proliferation and maturation, particularly lymphocytes are associated with the generation of a specific response to the infection.
07/8 Tip
Have cow milk in and have cranberry in any form.
08/8 What to avoid?
Do not forget to hydrate yourself. Have water, nimbu pani and mosambi juice every day.
Do not consume alcohol.
Do not have oily foods, processed foods, fried foods, caffeine, carbonated drinks, spicy foods and high fat food to recover faster.
