Just learned I have pneumonia. I’m told it’s going to take a long time to get better?
September 16th, 2009 Posted by: admin
So how long do you think it’s going to take me to get over this. I haven’t got time for this. Busy life, busy grandkids, busy classes… Ugh.
By: Rocket
By: Rocket
Tags: Grandkids, Long Time, Pneumonia
September 17th, 2009 at 23:01
It depends on your overall health, what type of pneumonia it is, how your being treated, how much rest you get, your nutritional status and diet, etc. etc. Didn’t you ask your physician at the time of your diagnosis? That would leave less speculation!
September 20th, 2009 at 02:06
If you’re able to be at home then I wouldn’t expect a super long time. Take the antibiotics, cough medicine and drink lots of water and you should be feeling better enough in a few days. Maybe not 100% but at least functional. If you don’t already, start a multi-vitamin to get your immune system up and keep taking it after. Older people need that extra boost as do young children more than anyone. And try to drink plenty of fluid regularly, it keeps the mucus hydrated and helps you get it out easier.
September 23rd, 2009 at 05:14
HI ROcket
Here are some diet tips to assist in healing quickly.
If you suffer from pneumonia, you need to be screened for food allergies and sensitivities, and then avoid eating those foods that you are allergic or sensitive to. In addition, avoid all sugar and sugar products, including an excess of sweet fruits, wheat and wheat byproducts, soft drinks, commercially processed foods, and all foods containing artificial ingredients, such as additives, colorings, flavorings, and preservatives. Eliminate your intake of all milk and dairy products, as they contribute greatly to mucus in the body. In addition, avoid coffee and all other caffeinated products.
Drink plenty of pure, filtered water – at least eight ounces every two hours; and for best results, add fresh squeezed lemon juice and a dash of cayenne pepper. (Be sure to brush your teeth or rinse well after citrus foods.) Also enjoy fresh squeezed, organic vegetable juices throughout the day, as well as hot broths, especially miso and other soups. Take in lots of warm liquids. Vegetable juices are an important addition to the diet, and the very best option for providing extra nutritional support, especially while sick. They are best made using primarily green vegetables. Use just enough carrot to make your juices sweet enough to be palatable. Add ginger or garlic if desired for a nice warming effect. Diluted organic pear juice can also be helpful, in order to loosen up lung congestion.
At mealtime, emphasize organic, whole foods, especially plenty of fresh, raw organic vegetables, lightly steamed vegetables and veggie soups, miso soup, preferably soaked nuts and seeds, organic, free-range meats, poultry, and wild-caught fish. Eat small quantities of fresh sweet fruits – limit your selection to plums and pears, all berries, including Goji berries, and other less sweet exotic fruits you may find in the region where you live. Non sweet fruits such as avocado, pepper, tomato and cucumbers can be eaten freely. Garlic, ginger, cayenne pepper, chili peppers, and onions should be eaten regularly, due to their powerful health benefits for the lungs and overall respiratory system.
Herbs:
boneset tea - to clear congestion and ease accompanying aches and pains
coltsfoot - which can help fight infection and soothe coughs
raw garlic and/or onions - to fight infection and expel mucus and phlegm
fenugreek - to help relieve fever
ginseng - to boost overall immune function; hydrastis, to fight infection
lobelia and sanguinaria - to free to lungs of congestion, mucus, and phlegm
Best of health to you