down with the flu supplements/remedies

[galya]

I went down with a nasty stomach/flu type thing last Friday ( a bunch of my friends have it), got better on Sun, but fever is on me again today. On Fri I started taking GSE (grapefruit seed extract) and drinking fresh squeezed orange juice (an orange every few hours). Try to stay well hydrated. I haven't had any protein (but a shake), bacause I get nauseous even from the thought.
I was wondering if you have tried any supplements/remedies to beat a nasty fly faster. I have to be in the gym every day training people and I do not want to stand there dizzy like hell for long.
Thanks in advance for any ideas.
Galya

[Johnka]

Sorry to hear that Gayla. I've never found anything better than lots of rest and hydration.

I also supplement with vitamin C, a multi, and ZMA when I'm sick...all of which help boost the immune system.

Here's a good article dealing with this issue:
http://www.ruggedmag.com/index.php?type=Article&i=1&a=2

The only thing I disagree with in this article is eating high protein (1-1.5g/lb lean body mass). I'm sure this is good for you, but when I'm sick my body can't handle a big steak, or chicken breast for that matter. Even protein powder has a hard time going down. So I usually make a big stew or soup in the crock pot and dip into that several times a day.

[galya]

Thanks for the article Johnka, appreciate it.
The only thing that goes down is soup anyhow so I will just stick with that for a few days.High protein has never worked when I've been sick, though the low GI carbs make sense.
I am off to rest and hydrate, have a nice rest of the day.