5 easy home remedies to treat flu
Gargling with salt water helps get rid of the thick mucus that can collect at the back of the throat
This is the time of year, at the change of season, when the flu can strike. And many of us cannot afford going to the doctor or purchasing medication. So here are 5 easy and cheap home remedies you can use to fight the flu germs.
1- Drink up. The flu can leave you dehydrated, so be sure to get enough fluids. Water is fine. Herbal tea with honey can soothe a sore throat.
2- Sip some soup. For generations, caring parents have been serving chicken soup to kids with colds and flu. This helps you especially when you don’t feel like having a heavy meal. Something light like soup helps you and will give you strength.
3- Try a warm compress. On the forehead and nose, a warm cloth is a great way to relieve a headache or sinus pain.
4- Swish and spit. Gargling with salt water helps get rid of the thick mucus that can collect at the back of the throat, especially after you’ve been lying down.
5- Humidify. Breathing moist air helps ease nasal congestion and sore throat pain. One good strategy is to indulge in a steamy shower several times a day or just turn on the shower and sit in the bathroom for a few minutes, inhaling the steam. Another is to use a steam vaporizer or a humidifier. Clean it often to make sure it’s free of mould and mildew.
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