Thursday 11 July 2013

How to make Homemade Herbal Flu Remedy

We’re always on the lookout for natural cold and flu remedies because they’re something which tends to show up several times each year and, not only can it be expensive for have to keep buying medicine
but we don’t know how safe the ingredients within the medicine really are for us and our families.

Home made remedies for flu are the option for people who want to avoid commercial medicines While there aren't any natural cures for the flu, natural flu remedies promote a sound body with fewer side effects than traditional medicines.

Salty water 
This might sound basic but brine provides instant relief to the people with cold or flu. Brine has been reported to be effective in treating a sore throat, decongesting the airwaves and moistening the respiratory passages. When one has a sore throat, gargle half a teaspoon of salt combined with warm water at least four times daily. In the event of nasal washing quarter teaspoon salt inside a cup of water should be the preparation. Make use of the sink for administration and permit the solution to drain from one nostril to another. For this procedure, be sure to make use of a sterile bulb syringe in order to avoid contamination that may result in more serious infection.

Honey 
Another product which is known globally to have a positive effect on the immune system is honey. Daily use of honey has positive health impact especially on boosting the body’s defense mechanism. Honey is another preservative due to the antimicrobial properties. It may be consumed in tea, coffee or simply hot water to soothe sore throat. It is also gargled with lemon. However, it's contraindicated in children under 1 year old.

Steam
Although a rudimentary remedy, steam continues to be effective in relieving stuffiness and congestion. Normally, this is done by inhaling the steam off a boiling pot which should be done in caution to prevent burning or irritating the nasal passages.

Ginger 
The health advantages of ginger cannot be over emphasised. The product is preferred by many because of the instant action on the body. The ginger must be sliced and placed in warm water then consumed. The positive health impact of ginger are also recorded in literature particularly in treating sore throat or coughs that are usually as a result of cold or flu.

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