After seven days spent fighting off COVID-19 in isolation, how soon can you return to normal programming?
Most of us don’t need an excuse to avoid running a gruelling 42-kilometre race, but infectious diseases physician at Canberra Hospital Peter Collignon reinforces a gradual return to high intensity activities.
“If you are trying to allow your body to recover from a physical illness, having alcohol on board will make it a little bit more difficult,” she says. “It’s a toxin to the system and creates dehydration.”She says a common misconception is that alcohol helps you sleep – it does the opposite. As soon as possible after your isolation period provided you have no symptoms. Everyday activities such as doing the grocery shopping are good because you walk around and use your arms and legs.High-intensity activities, however, should be approached with caution to avoid overdoing it, says Collignon. Even if you’re feeling a bit flat after isolation, he advises you should at least do a bit of walking outside. “Listen to your body but not if it makes you feel like doing nothing.
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