The Best Flu Remedies: Influenza, Stomach Flu, and Preventing Illness
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The best flu remedies aren�t always the medications you find on the shelf at the pharmacy. There are many natural cures that you may already have in your pantry at home. Teaching your body to heal itself naturally has long lasting benefits and helps you avoid putting toxins in your body.
The Best Flu Remedies for Influenza
Influenza is caused by types A, B, or C, all of which are a virus. These viruses cause symptoms like:
Nasal congestion
Runny nose
Chills
Fever
Fatigue
Soreness
Sore throat
The flu actually mimics a very severe cold and can progress to more serious respiratory problems if you don�t rest and take the time to treat it. Here are some of the best flu remedies at home:
Keep yourself hydrated and get plenty of rest
Use a humidifier for relief of congestion
Take contrast showers, alternating hot and cold to help your body fight the flu
Lemon
Echinacea
Vitamin C
The Best Flu Remedies for Stomach Flu
The stomach flu is actually known as gastroenteritis, and it�s not caused by influenza at all. In fact, it could be caused by bacteria, another type of virus, or even outside problems like lactose intolerance. The symptoms are somewhat similar to influenza, but slightly different:
Nausea
Vomiting
Dehydration
Diarrhea
Swollen lymph nodes
Headache
Stomach cramps or pain
Since the stomach flu is more about the digestive system than the respiratory system (like influenza is), the best flu remedies for the stomach flu are:
Yogurt
Chamomile
Rice
Applesauce
Antioxidants, especially those found in berries
Ginger
The Best Flu Remedies and Prevention
Of course the best flu remedies are the ones you don�t ever need because you have taken steps to prevent getting sick in the first place. Regular exercise and a healthy diet will go a long way in keeping you healthy because your body will naturally build up an excellent immune system.
Also make sure that you wash your hands often using soap and hot water, especially when you have been in contact with someone who is sick. The flu is spread by coming into contact with someone else�s bodily fluids, so avoid contact with a sick person, especially if that means you�re going to be handling their tissues or touching their sweaty towels or clothing.
It also helps if you can avoid touching your face or mouth because if you do come into contact with germs, you�ll be leaving them on your skin where they can be washed off instead of actually introducing them into your body.
No one likes coming down with the flu, but thankfully we don�t all have to resort to medication. A mix of prevention and these natural remedies will help keep your down time to a minimum.
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Hannah Martin is a writer for www.naturalcuresmentor.com
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