Excerpts from Cera Products' Hydration News: Special Edition
The flu, short for influenza, is a deadly virus with such symptoms as a high fever, profuse sweating, cough, chest pain and prosttration. A "stomach virus" is gastroenteritis, an inflamation of the digestive tract that results in decreased appetite, diarrhea and vomiting. It can be caused by bacteria in food - such as turkey stuffing that may have been left out of the refrigerator too long - or a result of a virus, such as rotavirus or norwalk. Also, people are more susceptible to diarrhea after taking an antibiotic, which may have been prescribed for upper respiratory problems. Both types of flu is prevalent in winter months.
Influenza
Like many doctors across the country, Dr. William Greenough, a professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, recommends getting a flu shot. Fran Lessans, RN, president of Passport Health, Inc cautioned that the shot only lasts for four months and it may be necessary to get more than one shot in a year.
Dr. Greenough suggested other common sense precautions for preventing the flu, such as washing your hands as much as possible and getting enough rest so that your body is strong enough to fight off germs. In the event that you do catch the flu, Dr. Greenough advises you to "keep hydrated with CeraSport," the natural rice-based oral electrolyte drink, scientifically developed along with physicians at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to restore essential salts and fluids lost in sweat.
Most doctors recommend rest and hydration when someone has influenza. CeraFlu can quickly and effectively restore needed electrolytes, prevent and correct dehydration due to fever and sweat loss that may happen during influenza.
"Stomach Virus"
CeraLyte, a rice-based carbohydrate and electrolyte solution developed by physicians from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has proven to be effective in preventing dehydration from diarrhea.
As remedy or precaution, Dr. Greenough says, "anyone with diarrhea should take CeraLyte as early as possible, taking as much as you need to compensate for the amount of fluid you are passing. Drinking CeraLyte at the start of the illness can avert dehydration."
CeraLyte is available as a powder that can be reconstituted with water. It comes in convenient packets, for individual and family use, and is available in bulk for institutional applications. Ceralyte patented formula works faster than glucose-based solutions. Because of its low osmolality, it delivers water and nutrients more efficiently. Overall, the product's quick absorption rate helps shorten the length of the illness and the amount of fluid loss by 20-30%.
In short, Dr. Greenough said that both CeraSport and CeraLyte are great products for rehydrating the body, and that both products are "fine for anyone at any age." Both products correct dehydration and restore fluid balance and cell function, enabling you to feel better faster.
About Cera Products Inc.
Established in Maryland in 1993, Cera Products scientifically developed its high performance medical and sports rehydration products along with world health experts – including physicians at Johns Hopkins, the Mayo Clinic, Harvard University, University of Maryland, and Tufts University Schools of Medicine, the Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control – and with experts at leading food and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies. For more information visit Cera Products website at www.ceraproductsinc.com.
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