{"id":19891,"date":"2018-12-10T10:06:12","date_gmt":"2018-12-10T15:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/?p=19891"},"modified":"2020-02-18T08:57:30","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T13:57:30","slug":"flu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/flu\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fight off the Flu this Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ahhh&#8230;cold and flu season is here again.<\/p>\n<p>The sniffling, sneezing and headaches add up to a big discomfort for many. Although there is no cure for the common cold or flu, there is a way you can fight it: by drinking adequate amounts of\u00a0<em>water<\/em>. Yep, you read that right, water helps to wash germs and viruses out of your immune system and keeps the body hydrated.\u00a0Many in the medical field suggest drinking\u00a0<em>at least<\/em>\u00a08 glasses of water per day to boost your immune system and your overall health.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-912854994.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19893 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-912854994.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-912854994.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-912854994-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-912854994-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-912854994-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2121px) 100vw, 2121px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In addition to keeping your system adequately hydrated, here are 4 more benefits of drinking more water:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Water\u00a0oxygenates\u00a0your blood and flushes out harmful toxins from your immune system.<\/li>\n<li>Prevention of common chronic\u00a0ailments is\u00a0another benefit of using water to fight off cold, flu and other illnesses.<\/li>\n<li>Drinking adequate amounts of water will help you digest your food better.<\/li>\n<li>Drinking water will help organs like your eyes and mouth to remain moist and repel contaminants that could cause infections.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-922401274.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19892 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-922401274.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-922401274.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-922401274-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-922401274-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-922401274-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2121px) 100vw, 2121px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>BUT WAIT! Before you run for that glass of water, stop to think about whether your water is filtered or not.\u00a0The full benefit of water is ineffective if it contains waterborne contaminants such as bacteria, sediment, Giardia or Cryptosporidium.\u00a0This is why drinking filtered water, free from contaminants, is best for your immune system.<\/p>\n<p>Filtered water\u00a0can come from many different sources such as point of use (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/search?w=filtered+water+pitchers&amp;asug=&amp;view=list&amp;submit1.x=0&amp;submit1.y=0\">filtered water pitchers<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/Refrigerator-Water-Filters-cat.asp\">refrigerator water filters<\/a>) and point of entry (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/Whole-House-Water-Filters-cat.asp\">whole house water filters<\/a>). Deciding which option is best for you depends largely on preference. Before making any decisions, make sure you are aware of what the water quality in your home is like by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/water-test-kit-cat.asp\">testing your water<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget!\u00a0 Water is a natural way to help your immune system fight germs associated with colds and the flu. Drinking the recommended 8 glasses of water per day will keep your body hydrated and ready to fight off harmful viruses.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-891506486.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19894 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-891506486.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-891506486.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-891506486-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-891506486-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-891506486-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2121px) 100vw, 2121px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ahhh&#8230;cold and flu season is here again. 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