Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Fight flu without taking any medication?

Did you know you can fight your flu without taking any medication? Read about these 5 home remedies you can use to fight your flu.





Influenza, or more known as the ‘flu’, is an infectious disease caused by the RNA viruses of the Orthomyxoviridae, the influenza viruses. Common symptoms are fever, chills, runny nose, sore throat, muscle pains, coughing, headache, weakness, and general discomfort. 

But did you know you can fight your flu without taking any medication? Here are 5 home remedies you can use to fight your flu.







Chicken Broth Soup - nourishing and hydrating, there’s also some scientific evidence that it has healing and mild anti-inflammatory effects.





Garlic - It appears to have antimicrobial and immune stimulating properties and may give you slight relief from congestion. 








Ginger - Some studies suggest that it helps fight inflammation Try adding it freshly grated or in powder form to other food, or drink it as a flat ginger ale. 





Hot tea - Green, oolong and black tea offer disease-fighting 
antioxidants. Breathing the tea’s steam can help relieve congestion.










Banana - they can be a go-to food if you've been hit by symptoms like nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, which often occur to kids with flu. 


Source: medicalobserverph.com


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Disclaimer: This blog about flu is meant for informational purposes only, not for health guidance. Have a consultation today with our health care professionals.

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