Flu closes chill

Good people of West Seattle please excuse my fever adled ramblings, i'll make this brief, but I thought I would take a moment to share some information about the flu since I have it and trust me you do not want this one.

First and most relevant for this blog, do not get a massage if you feel like you might be "coming down with something" At this point in an illness your lymph system is at its most vunerable, working hard to ward off illness. Massage can actually overwhelm the lymphatic system causing you to get sick even if you wouldn't have or to be sick sooner and / or for a longer period of time.
And certainly do not get a massage if you are sick.

If you are sick, stay home, especially through your contagious phase, get rest and drink plenty of liquids.

Here is some info from WebMd on the flu:

How soon will I get sick if I am exposed to the flu?
The time from when a person is exposed to flu virus to when symptoms begin is about one to four days, with an average of about two days.
How long is a person with flu virus contagious?
The period when an infected person is contagious depends on the age and health of the person. Studies show that most healthy adults may be able to infect others from 1 day prior to becoming sick and for 5 days after they first develop symptoms. Some young children and people with weakened immune systems may be contagious for longer than a week.

Snort. Sniffle. Sneeze. No Antibiotics Please!

Are you aware that colds, flu, and most sore throats and bronchitis are caused by viruses? Did you know that antibiotics do not help fight viruses? It's true. Plus, taking antibiotics when you have a virus may do more harm than good. Taking antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
If You Have a Cold or Flu, Antibiotics Won't Work For You!
Antibiotics kill bacteria, not viruses such as:
Colds or flu;
Most coughs and bronchitis;
Sore throats not caused by strep; or
Runny noses.
Taking antibiotics for viral infections, such as a cold, cough, the flu, or most bronchitis,will not:
Cure the infections;
Keep other individuals from catching the illness; or
Help you feel better.

To all of you who I have to reschedule with I apologize for the inconvenience and I will be calling you when I am past my contagious phase which should be wed. or thursday. Thank you for you patience.

cheers from chill