Imagine saying you “enjoy” convalescence nowadays 🙈!! I think friends & family would think we’ve gone “off” a bit after our illness. We live in an “always on” world where taking time out often makes us feel guilty or weak. However the convalescent period - a time recuperate & heal after illness was both recognised & accepted as part & parcel of life by our grandparents. . My school Home Economics textbook has numerous recipes & care advice for convalescents (showing my age now 😅!) But taking care of ourselves after illness is now something of a lost art. . Convalescence, Long Covid, Post viral fatigue - whatever label you use, refers to that “grey area” between illness & wellness. . It can be frustrating for both sufferers and their loved ones when health fails to bounce back as rapidly as we’d like. But letting go of expectations & embracing the process can be the first step to recovery. . Yesterday I shared some self-care tips, so today here’s some very basic nutritional advice to help nurture yourself while you heal. . In a nutshell: . Eat nutritious, appealing foods while you are recovering. . Little & often is fine if you’re appetite isn’t great. It’s not uncommon to have poor appetite. . Stay hydrated - an electrolyte drink can be good for short term use if you are weak & dehydrated or you have diarrhoea/night sweats. . Nutritious smoothies & juices are another good option. . A broad spectrum multivitamin can be hugely helpful to increase appetite & energy - halving recovery time according to some studies. . Zinc can help with persistent loss of smell & taste for some. . Finally if you’d had antibiotics, a course of probiotics will get your gut back in order . Tomorrow I’ll share some information on how homeopathy can help with #longcovidrecovery . #longcovid #longcovidrecovery #postviral #postviralfatigue #tryhomeopathy #homeopathyhelps #naturalmedicines #naturalremedieswork #holistichealth #naturalhealthcare (at Fermoy Co. Cork) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZeyb8MKeOC/?utm_medium=tumblr