On the heavier side? You could STAY sick with flu TWICE as long!
You’ve been holed up at home for over 6 months…
And you’ve loaded up on so many masks and gloves, you should’ve bought stock in PPE.
Your kitchen, bath, bedroom, and car are SPOTLESS…
So how could you POSSIBLY catch the flu this winter?
Well, that’s just ONE of the risks we’re taking as we try to get back to “normal”… and return to our old routines at businesses that are starting to reopen.
Even something as simple as a visit from the grandkids could SPREAD the influenza virus…
And if you’re COMPROMISED in any way… all those months of isolation won’t help you ONE BIT.
I’ve recently shared a lot of different ways that you can shore up your immunity.
But there’s something that could SABOTAGE your track record of good health… and even PROLONG your illness, should you come down with the flu.
Here’s what you need to know.
The long winter
You already know how carrying around extra weight can increase your risk for chronic disease. And today, I’ve got an URGENT reason for you to keep obesity in check.
Because if your weight has gotten out of control…
And obesity has got you in its clutches…
You could be SICKER… for LONGER… with the flu!
Recent research shows that heavier folks have a harder time ELIMINATING the influenza A virus from their systems…
Some even experiencing a flu infection that’s PROLONGED by more than DOUBLE!
That means you’re not just in for an EXTENDED recovery time…
But you could also be more CONTAGIOUS.
And that could put your loved ones at risk.
That holds true even if your infection is considered MILD.
Now, this isn’t just an excuse for “fat-shaming.” The science behind this is real.
On its own, obesity is associated with chronic inflammation …
Even if it’s considered relatively “low-grade”… that inflammatory response can still COMPROMISE your health and your defenses in a myriad of ways.
That may be one of the reasons why officials considered obesity a risk factor for developing a severe form of H1N1 during the “swine flu” pandemic.
And why the CDC warns about the link between obesity and SERIOUS flu complications… like hospitalization and even death.
Think a flu shot will protect you?
As it turns out, the flu vaccine is even LESS effective on those who’ve got “a little more to love!”
So, even though “swimsuit season” has come and gone… and it’s too early for those New Year’s resolutions…
It’s JUST the right time to get a leg up on cold and flu season… and set yourself up for a SHORTER illness with FASTER recovery.
I know that lockdowns have made it difficult to shop for healthy foods… and to get moving as much as you’d like to.
But you’ve got other natural weight management options, including…
- fat burners and blockers like hercampuri, Trikatu, yerba mate, MCT oil, and Ecklonia cava
- appetite suppressants like bush mango, yacon, Caralluma fimbriata, and chromium picolinate.
Listen, I pray that you stay safe and healthy for the foreseeable future. Just make sure you’re using ALL the tools you’ve got at your disposal.
To making flu less complicated,
Melissa Young
