The flu… it can really make one feel terrible – stuffy head, feverish body, sore and achy joints, sore throat and a runny nose. But when you know a couple of potent home remedies for flu, you’ll soon be well on your way to regaining your health and your strength – and fast!
The key in fighting off the flu is to strengthen your immune system. The immune system is responsible for destroying any virus which has taken over your body. This enables the body to heal itself properly. Depending on the severity of the flu, you may need to combine a number of home remedies for flu:
Supplements
Zinc, vitamin C and garlic capsules are excellent home remedies for flu and can be easily found in your local supermarket. Colloidal silver, a natural antibiotic, is a must home remedy for flu. One of the countless benefits of colloidal silver, is that it strengthens the immune system. It has been medically documented that people who tend to have slightly higher levels of silver in their body tend to get the flu less. Also, should they do catch the flu, they heal much quicker.
Herbs
Fields of herbs have always been the medicine cabinet of native peoples. Herbs are powerful in their medicinal value and are very effective in helping to heal the symptoms of colds and flu’s. Some of the herbs which are used in the strengthening of the immune system and the fighting off of flu viruses are;
- Yarrow
- Elderberry
- Echinacea
- Rosemary
- Boneset
- Eucalyptus
Foods
Some super foods to strengthen the immune system and help to fight off bacteria and viruses are garlic, lemon, ginger and honey. Aim to eat 1-2 big cloves of garlic when you have the flu. If the taste is too strong for you to handle then chop the garlic and put it on some toast with butter or in a pasta dish.
A hot drink made of lemon, honey and ginger can help boost your immune system, soothe your throat and help with a cough.
