If you’re fed up of saying ‘excuse’ or ‘sorry’, or if continuous sneezing or coughing has brought tears in your eyes, try thee natural remedies to fight back this annoying flu! Have a look.
When the flu bites and the cold attacks … these are a few things I keep as ‘snacks.’
Flu – A very common, yet very annoying infection that seizes the person who gets it. Both flu and cold can make a person feel downright drained.
Luckily, some cases can be easily prevented by taking medications and rest. However, for the worsened cases, you need a little more. Here’s where natural remedies come-in.
Natural and herbal remedies can aid in shortening the duration and make you better faster.
Cold and Flu Avoidance
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Giving your body what it requires and keeping a constant supply of nutrients ensure that your body can resist any foreign bodies it encounters.
By following a basic healthy lifestyle, you can go a long way toward preventing illness. Avoid grains, sugars and other starchy foods to ensure that the body is functioning at peak immunity and is capable of fighting various pathogens
Studies reveal that optimizing vitamin-D helps a lot in preventing illness and limiting period. Getting enough sound sleep is also crucial to preventing illness. Even a few nights of interrupted sleep can leave your body worn down and unable to resist diseases. In addition, regular exercise is a must to reduce the number of times a person gets ill per year.
If following these healthy habits isn’t possible for you, don’t worry! Here are natural ways to heal faster your illness.
1. Garlic – Known as the Powerhouse of natural capacitance,’ garlic is a powerful antibiotic, anti-fungal and antibacterial ingredient that can challenge almost any ailment. For the most compelling effect, mince 1-2 garlic cloves and float in a glass of water. Drink it quickly. Don’t worry, you won’t even notice the taste if you’re severely ill.
2. Hot Liquids– Load up on the hot herbal tea or hot lemon water when the illness is just diagnosed. The heat of these beverages helps in boosting the immune system. Also, a variety of herbs can help with infection.
3. Cinnamon – Besides adding a flavor to the food, Cinnamon is also an effective antiviral and antibiotic. Mix 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder with equal amounts of honey and stir it to make an effective tea. Drink it twice a day. It will help relieve cough, congestion and even low grade fever. Cinnamon is also good for stabilizing blood sugar!
4. Face Steam – This can be prepared with kitchen herbs. Simply boil 1-2 cups of water in a large container. Remove it from heat and add 2 teaspoons each of thyme, oregano and rosemary. Cover with a lid for 5 minutes. Remove the lid now and put face directly over the steaming container with towel covering your head. Breathe in the steam as long as you can for about 15 minutes. This will help loosen your congestion and kill pathogens in the lungs, bronchioles and even sinuses.
5. Avoid White Foods – Completely remove all white foods from the diet when you get the first sign of illness. White Foods include sugar, grains, milk and milk products, sweeteners, soda, etc. All these foods suppress your immune function and slow down the body’s healing power. When you are ill, don’t eat a lot of food as your body needs to focus more on healing than digestion. Eat fresh chicken or vegetable soup and drink hot liquids to keep the body’s strength up.
6. Take Ample Rest – If the body is running a fever, it indicates that it is fighting the illness. The best support that you can give here is to stay well hydrated and to take enough rest. Your body requires several extra hours of sound and peaceful sleep a day during illness.
7. Apple Cider Vinegar Gargle – Although, it tastes terrible, but if you are very sick, you won’t feel it anyway. During the early stages of illness, gargle with a tablespoon in water and then drink it. Repeat hourly until symptoms disappear completely. This alkalizes the body and helps kill viruses and bacteria.
8. Stay Hydrated – Along with heat and proper rest, your body need to be hydrated also. Drink as much water as you can when you’re not well. It helps keep the mucous membranes moist, relieves dry eyes and other common flu symptoms. Fluids also aid in thinning the mucus so that it gets easier to eject.
When the flu bites and the cold attacks … these are a few things I keep as ‘snacks.’
Flu – A very common, yet very annoying infection that seizes the person who gets it. Both flu and cold can make a person feel downright drained.
Luckily, some cases can be easily prevented by taking medications and rest. However, for the worsened cases, you need a little more. Here’s where natural remedies come-in.
Natural and herbal remedies can aid in shortening the duration and make you better faster.
Cold and Flu Avoidance
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Giving your body what it requires and keeping a constant supply of nutrients ensure that your body can resist any foreign bodies it encounters.
By following a basic healthy lifestyle, you can go a long way toward preventing illness. Avoid grains, sugars and other starchy foods to ensure that the body is functioning at peak immunity and is capable of fighting various pathogens
Studies reveal that optimizing vitamin-D helps a lot in preventing illness and limiting period. Getting enough sound sleep is also crucial to preventing illness. Even a few nights of interrupted sleep can leave your body worn down and unable to resist diseases. In addition, regular exercise is a must to reduce the number of times a person gets ill per year.
If following these healthy habits isn’t possible for you, don’t worry! Here are natural ways to heal faster your illness.
1. Garlic – Known as the Powerhouse of natural capacitance,’ garlic is a powerful antibiotic, anti-fungal and antibacterial ingredient that can challenge almost any ailment. For the most compelling effect, mince 1-2 garlic cloves and float in a glass of water. Drink it quickly. Don’t worry, you won’t even notice the taste if you’re severely ill.
2. Hot Liquids– Load up on the hot herbal tea or hot lemon water when the illness is just diagnosed. The heat of these beverages helps in boosting the immune system. Also, a variety of herbs can help with infection.
3. Cinnamon – Besides adding a flavor to the food, Cinnamon is also an effective antiviral and antibiotic. Mix 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder with equal amounts of honey and stir it to make an effective tea. Drink it twice a day. It will help relieve cough, congestion and even low grade fever. Cinnamon is also good for stabilizing blood sugar!
4. Face Steam – This can be prepared with kitchen herbs. Simply boil 1-2 cups of water in a large container. Remove it from heat and add 2 teaspoons each of thyme, oregano and rosemary. Cover with a lid for 5 minutes. Remove the lid now and put face directly over the steaming container with towel covering your head. Breathe in the steam as long as you can for about 15 minutes. This will help loosen your congestion and kill pathogens in the lungs, bronchioles and even sinuses.
5. Avoid White Foods – Completely remove all white foods from the diet when you get the first sign of illness. White Foods include sugar, grains, milk and milk products, sweeteners, soda, etc. All these foods suppress your immune function and slow down the body’s healing power. When you are ill, don’t eat a lot of food as your body needs to focus more on healing than digestion. Eat fresh chicken or vegetable soup and drink hot liquids to keep the body’s strength up.
6. Take Ample Rest – If the body is running a fever, it indicates that it is fighting the illness. The best support that you can give here is to stay well hydrated and to take enough rest. Your body requires several extra hours of sound and peaceful sleep a day during illness.
7. Apple Cider Vinegar Gargle – Although, it tastes terrible, but if you are very sick, you won’t feel it anyway. During the early stages of illness, gargle with a tablespoon in water and then drink it. Repeat hourly until symptoms disappear completely. This alkalizes the body and helps kill viruses and bacteria.
8. Stay Hydrated – Along with heat and proper rest, your body need to be hydrated also. Drink as much water as you can when you’re not well. It helps keep the mucous membranes moist, relieves dry eyes and other common flu symptoms. Fluids also aid in thinning the mucus so that it gets easier to eject.