Women, by nature, are stronger than men when it comes to
handling illness better. They’re tougher and are the gender that takes care of
their families. But this is just one reason why Health Briefs TV learns why
women can handle the flu better than men.
The female body produces estrogen which in turn produces an
enzyme which fights off infection. Males
do not produce this hormone which means their bodies are not equipped as well
as women to fight off the flu virus. And then there are the other factors:
women go to the doctor and get and take a prescription drug to kill the virus
sooner. Their very make up is made to be the nurturer and therefore stronger
than the males. Men tend to take to the bed longer and expect to be well taken
care of when sick. Women spend less time in bed and do more when sick to keep
the home running smoothly. Men are not
so good at accepting help, especially from medical professionals.
Health Briefs TV suggests men double up on vitamin C , drink
plenty of fluids and get a decent amount of rest. The flu season is expected to be bad this
year even for those who get the flu shot. So ante up on the vitamins, sleep,
hydrating liquids, eat healthy and get some moderate exercise. If flu symptoms
crop up, go to the doctor and get a prescription to knock it out sooner.
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