Mar 25 • General Discussion
MAN FLU – The Scourge Of Society!!
What is Man Flu? – Is it real, what are the symptoms?
The poor male of the species starts to get a little bit of flak for their throat tickles and sniffles at this time of the year.
Yes, it's the season where the dreaded ‘man flu’ rears its ugly head. We see the stereotypical view that poorly men all over the UK, and elsewhere, are teased for staying up in bed, while poorly women carry on with their day-to-day lives.
But, is the male species justified in taking time out to help their bodies recover from winter bugs – is ‘man flu’ actually real?
Is man flu real?
The answer is, surprisingly, yes!
Scientists have discovered that men have weaker immune systems than women. This leaves them more susceptible to harsher bouts of flu and viruses!
The winter season brings the usual coughs, colds and for some, the more serious flu.
Many of us will battle through and sit, sniffling at our desks, while others will admit defeat and retire to bed to try and nurse themselves through the worst of their illness. Some of us are considered more infamous for taking to their beds than others, namely men, suffering from ‘man flu’.
Man flu is the illness that apparently turns tickly coughs into chronic chest infections and minor headaches into full-blown migraines. For all the teasing though, it looks like the men of Britain, and elsewhere, may have something to moan about after all – man flu is real!
From my own viewpoint, I have been suffering from constant Banging headaches, tiredness, aches and pains and snotty nose over these past few days!
Here’s the science bit!
Man flu scientific study
A study, conducted by scientists at America’s Harvard University, revealed a surprising revelation about the role of oestrogen in immune protection, this hormone actually helps to strengthen our immune systems.
Men, of course, don’t possess the level of oestrogen that women do, which is where they fall down when it comes to their ability to fight cold and flu viruses.
The lack of oestrogen actually makes men’s immune systems weaker, which in turn means they not only contract viruses more easily than the fairer sex but feel the effects more seriously!
The study involved giving both male and female mice a dose of oestrogen, which seemed to cure them of bacterial pneumonia by activating an enzyme called nitric oxide synthase. Where the gene responsible for producing this enzyme was removed, the creatures lost their resistance to infection.
Over the last few years, many scientists have noticed correlations between female hormones and flu-related recovery rates, which begs the questions: how can men protect themselves against man flu?
So What are the symptoms of man flu?
There are a range of man flu symptoms, which can vary from one person to another. The most common symptoms are:
- Snotty Nose - A characteristic flu symptom is a snotty, inflamed nose that makes it difficult to breathe.
- Headache - Flu sufferers experience long-lasting headaches, as well as aches around their face.
- Feeling Sick - One of the more unpleasant symptoms - a tell-tale sign that you don't just have a cold.
- Aches & Pains - Flu is a full body virus and can be characterised by achy joints and muscles, and sluggishness.
- Fever - Look out for a sudden temperature of around 38°C (100.4°F) or above.
Dealing with man flu
The only real way to try and avoid getting man flu over winter is by giving your immune system a helping hand.
Firstly, make sure you are eating the right things during the winter months. Foods full of immune-boosting vitamins include blueberries, watercress, kale, beetroot, garlic and ginger, which all taste delicious and are really versatile.
So there you have it! MAN FLU is real!! Honest it is!
VENI, VIDI, VICI
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MAN FLU – The Scourge Of Society!!
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