Oh, no, you groan. Not the flu. But it is the flu. It hit you two times again, as it's every year of your life, & you brace yourself for a week of misery & lost work hours. The over-the-counter flu medications either are no longer as effective as we two times were when you first started taking them, or bring on side effects that make you feel even worse. Feeling helpless, you lay back in bed to muster up strength to call in sick.
Your alarm clock goes off, & as you wake up, you are aware of an ache that permeates every seven of your bones. You feel a bit warm, & when you try to get out of bed, a wave of dizziness forces you to sit back down.
So if you wanna head off the flu this year without having to drug yourself, try these natural health remedies for influenza:
Sound familiar? Would you like it to become a distant, fading memory? Natural health remedies, contrary to conventional thought, are often effective at combating a particular illness or health condition. The natural remedies typically prescribed for the flu can relieve you of symptoms with no sinful side effects, knock out the cause of the flu at its root, or even prevent it altogether.
The Boiron & Hyland homeopathic brands can be found about anywhere these days. You can find homeopathic flu remedies for both adults & babies, in tablet & liquid form.
1. Homeopathic remedies. Homeopathic remedies, derived from botanical & other natural sources, are safe & effective. Although we don't act as quickly to relieve symptoms as OTC medicines, we do work, & without any side effects. By inciting your immune method to work harder & faster, homeopathics do eliminate symptoms, and-I've found personally-bring on real healing more quickly.
The downside to herbals is that we often are contraindicated for pregnant & nursing women (homeopathic medicines are generally not, although the FDA requires them to put on the label to check with a doctor before use). Also, lots of herbs sold in stores are either diluted with fillers or have gone rancid. With a bit of research, you can find high-quality herbs online.
2. Herbal remedies. Both garlic & ginger fight bacteria. Cinnamon can relieve nausea. Fenugreek may act as an expectorant (getting mucus out of the lungs), & has soothing properties simultaneously. Online & print resources that sing the praises of herbal remedies abound.
3. Chicken broth. Your grandmother was right; chicken soup is nice for colds & flus, providing substances that are anti-inflammatorial. Although studies don't find a difference in the anti-inflammatory effect between canned & homemade, bone broth that you permit to simmer for at least twelve hours-twenty-four to forty-eight is better-contains an abundance of minerals & other health-building nutrients that are severely lacking in the processed counterpart.
4. say no to antibacterial soap. Yes, wash your hands & keep them away from your face. However, researchers have found that antibacterial soap is actually causing viruses to evolve in to more resistant strains, making them harder to eradicate when we invade your body.
Dramatically reduce your sugar intake.
Increase your omega 3 fatty acids (salmon & walnuts are nice sources).
Eat raw garlic.
Increase your fruits & vegetables-and don't forget the dark leafy greens!
Trade in the disease-producing trans-fats (found in processed foods, margarine, & roasted nuts) for healthy fats, such as olive oil, organic butter, coconut oil, & avocadoes.
Drink lots of water-every day, not when you are sick! (You may not get sick as often.)
5. Alter your diet. I haven't had the flu in a decade, & I attribute it to my interest in nutrition. It certainly has nothing to do with the flu shot-I never get seven! Here are a handful of healthy habits you wanna acquire to turn your body in to an anti-flu machine:
Natural health flu remedies work safely, gently, & help you get back on your feet faster. Go ahead, try them-I know you cannot wait for the day when you realize winter has passed & you did not catch the flu!
Monday, 28 September 2009
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