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Aristus

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9. And, BTW, from a practitioner of clinical medicine,

Reply to multigraincracker (Reply #4)

Sun Nov 24, 2024, 11:09 AM

Nov 24

‘fluids’ means water. Not Gatorade, Powerade, energy drinks, sports drinks, Red Bull, Rock Star, or even fruit juice.

Water.

Stay away from the rest of that stuff.

Stay hydrated with water. It’s right there in the name: ‘hydros’, the Greek word for water.

You wouldn’t believe how many of my patients drink those horribly unhealthy, sugary beverages thinking that there’s some kind of health benefit in them.

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Argh! I'm sick and it's making me miserable, angry, and depressed. [View all] Coventina Nov 24 OP

Is it the flu? That's what it sounds like. Walleye Nov 24 #1

It could be. We have a crazy flu outbreak here. Coventina Nov 24 #2

Good luck, keep us updated Walleye Nov 24 #3

Twice, a couple of years ago I had an multigraincracker Nov 24 #4

And, BTW, from a practitioner of clinical medicine, Aristus Nov 24 #9

current mood: Coventina Nov 24 #5

I am sorry to hear this. It sounds like you have the flu. I hope you recover quickly. LoisB Nov 24 #6

Does sound like the flu. Probably should stay home, get rest and avoid other people. Fla Dem Nov 24 #7

Feel better nt XanaDUer2 Nov 24 #8

Get lots of sleep and fluids, Hope you start feeling well debm55 Nov 24 #10

if you're in the Denver area I highly reccommond flu shot soup. Hotler Nov 24 #11

Go to a red republican establishment and spread it. republianmushroom Nov 24 #12

Chicken soup for lunch! justaprogressive Nov 24 #13