{"id":1075,"date":"2017-12-18T08:29:40","date_gmt":"2017-12-18T08:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?p=1075"},"modified":"2021-07-15T13:02:06","modified_gmt":"2021-07-15T13:02:06","slug":"19-natural-remedies-flu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/19-natural-remedies-flu\/","title":{"rendered":"19 Natural Remedies for the Flu"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The flu can be deadly, especially to high-risk groups. However, it is usually self-treatable and resolves after one to two weeks. The flu spreads easily, is only partly preventable through vaccines, and millions of people in the US get it each year. Hundreds of thousands of Americans are hospitalized each year, and thousands of people die every year. The flu goes after the lungs, nose, and throat, and it feels like a relentless onslaught of unpleasant feelings. Everything from fever and chills to muscle aches, coughing, and fatigue can be expected.<\/p>\n

The flu is treated mostly with bed rest and fluid so that your body can be in the best position possible to fight the infection. Anything you can do to support your body is a good idea when you\u2019ve got the flu. Those most at risk of dying include the elderly, children, pregnant women, and those with weakened or compromised immune systems. This article will help you navigate your options with self-treatment. You should be doing everything in your power to ensure a speedy recovery and a return to better health. Fortifying your body\u2019s defenses and boosting your immune system can give you a better chance of recovering faster and with less severe symptoms.<\/p>\n

1. Take Ginseng<\/h3>\n

Used in ancient Chinese medicine for thousands of years, Ginseng<\/a> boosts your immune system. This is great when fighting off viruses and bacteria. It works by increasing your body’s immune response, prompting it to commission specialized cells when you’re sick. When using Ginseng for this medicinal purpose, make sure you opt for the Asian \u201cbrand.\u201d Sometimes called \u201cPanax Ginseng\u201d it’s sometimes referred to as the \u201creal\u201d Ginseng since it has so many active ingredients that help with combatting illnesses by boosting your immunity. Take 100mg twice daily to prevent the onset of the flu or take 400mg daily if you already have the flu. Don’t take it if you’re taking any pharmaceutical drugs though because it interferes with how they work.<\/p>\n

\"\"2. Use Coconut Oil<\/h3>\n

Coconut oil<\/a> is nature’s most powerful antiviral compound because it has a lot of lauric acids. This is also what’s found in human breast milk. It’s known to kill harmful pathogens that cause life-threatening infections.<\/p>\n

As such, it’s effective in destroying the flu, along with other types of viruses and bacteria. At the same time, it won’t harm your healthy cells. As an added benefit, it lowers your LDL (bad) cholesterol and raises your HDL (good) cholesterol, curbs your appetite and helps you quickly burn fat.<\/p>\n

To reap these benefits, make sure you take two tablespoons of coconut oil daily as soon as you realize you have the flu.<\/p>\n

\"\"3. Eat Some Elderberries (Sambucus Nigra)<\/h3>\n

Elderberries <\/a>come from a flower that’s found on the Elderberry bush that comes from the Sambucus family. It’s the only berry in this family that isn’t poisonous. However, you can only use the Elderflower and the berries medically.<\/p>\n

You must cook the berries before eating them and never eat the leaves, bark, or roots \u2013 they’re actually poisonous.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, elderberries have many great medicinal properties that help in promoting good health, which is why you should take them within 48 hours of the flu’s onset.<\/p>\n

You can take it as a syrup or lozenges, or drink it as a tea.<\/p>\n

\"\"4. Take Olive Leaf Extract (OLE)<\/h3>\n

OLE dates as far back as the ancient Egyptians. This is because it has oleuropein, which is a polyphenol<\/a>. It’s known to help with:<\/p>\n

– Increasing energy
\n– Fighting cancer cells by encircling the tumor and preventing it from replicating, growing, or moving
\n– Lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar
\n– Improving heart health and the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
\n– Having antibacterial, antiviral, and antioxidant effects
\n– Boosting the immune system \u2013 the main reason it’s such a good thing to take OLE when you have the flu
\n– Protecting against mental decline<\/p>\n

You should take 500mg of OLE daily, either as a capsule or a tea.<\/p>\n

\"\"5. Take Some Eucalyptus<\/h3>\n

Eucalyptus<\/a> is one of the world’s most significant herbs. Its endless medicinal properties come from the leaves of these tall trees located in Tasmania and Australia.<\/p>\n

Besides being great for colds and flu, this oil also helps reduce infections, pain, digestion issues, respiratory problems, and sore throats. You can use this oil topically, add it to a humidifier, make it into a spray, or use it as part of an aromatherapy treatment regimen.<\/p>\n

This is an herb that\u2019s been proven medically valuable in many studies.<\/p>\n

\"\"6. Use Oregano Oil<\/h3>\n

Oregano oil<\/a> is a strong antibiotic found in nature. Some of its active substances include carvacrol and terpene.<\/p>\n

These are very good substances for fighting off pathogens. It can even kill E. coli and Salmonella.<\/p>\n

If you have the flu, put about five drops of oregano oil into an empty capsule and take it a couple of times a day. It won\u2019t taste very good, so make sure you have a glass of water nearby.<\/p>\n

Oregano oil has been found to be effective against viruses, parasites, yeasts, fungus, and bacteria.<\/p>\n

\"\"7. Take Some Goldenseal Root<\/h3>\n

Goldenseal is a herb that comes from a plant that has green leaves and white flowers. Its antiseptic<\/a> properties give your immune system a major boost, which is good news when you’re sick.<\/p>\n

This works by activating your spleen, which is where a lot of your fighting cells live. Additionally, Goldenseal has Berberine, which is what activates macrophages.<\/p>\n

These blood cells are known for attacking pathogens and even cancer cells. If you’re interested in reaping its benefits, you’ll want to take about a dozen drops, two or three times each day for up to ten days.<\/p>\n

\"\"8. Take Probiotics<\/h3>\n

Your immune system acts as your first line of defense when fighting the flu. If you don’t have enough \u201cgood bacteria\u201d in your system, pathogens<\/a> overtake it leaving you susceptible to getting sick.<\/p>\n

Since your digestive system contains most of your immune system, you must have the correct levels of probiotics there.<\/p>\n

You can eat foods like milk Kefir, kombucha drinks, yogurt, and fermented foods like sauerkraut or take high-quality probiotic capsules. These will help prevent you from getting sick or if you already have it, they’ll increase your good microbes so you get healthy again.<\/p>\n

Increasing the number of live beneficial microbes in your digestive tract does this.<\/p>\n

\"\"9. Eat Some Cinnamon<\/h3>\n

Cinnamon<\/a> is one of the oldest spices in history but it surprises some people to learn that it comes from tree bark.<\/p>\n

These trees are found in the Middle East and Asia. Thanks to its medicinal properties, ancient Egyptians considered it more valuable than even silver and gold. Some of the many nutrients found in it include fiber, calcium, and manganese.<\/p>\n

They’re known for having anti-pathogenic properties, controlling blood sugar, improving colon health, protecting against heart disease, and boosting brain function.<\/p>\n

Take some cinnamon twice a day for the length of your flu. The best way of doing so is by mixing one tsp. honey with 1\/4 teaspoon of organic Ceylon cinnamon and adding it to a tea with ginger, lemon, and honey.<\/p>\n

\"\"10. Use Turmeric<\/h3>\n

Turmeric<\/a> has curcumin, which is known for preventing diseases and fighting tumors. When added to honey its great antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties work well in fighting the flu. It also helps treat gastric issues, rebuilds your muscle tissue, and helps you feel better mentally too.<\/p>\n

There are a couple of ways you can take this remedy, including:<\/p>\n

– Add it to any tea you like with some ginger
\n– Sprinkle it over the honey and take it directly, which has the added benefit of soothing your infected throat
\n– Mix it with some filtered water then rub it on your inflamed joints so they feel better<\/p>\n

Many studies back this and praise Tumeric’s many other great benefits as well.<\/p>\n

\"\"11. Eat Some Ginger<\/h3>\n

Originating in ancient India several thousand years ago, Ayurveda practitioners have used Ginger<\/a> for boosting the immune system, warming your body, and clearing any toxins out of your sinuses and lungs. This is because it has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and pain-relieving properties.<\/p>\n

You’ll want to slice a cup of freshly peeled Ginger, combine it with a pear and a lemon. Add this to a water pot and boil it for an hour. Mix it with some organic honey and enjoy it. If you find this tastes too strong, then try supplements.<\/p>\n

Just the aroma is pleasantly soothing and will help with digestion.<\/p>\n

\"\"12. Drink Green Tea<\/h3>\n

As one of this planet’s healthiest drinks, it shouldn’t surprise you that it is beneficial in treating the flu<\/a>. This is something the Japanese must understand as it’s their staple drink, praised for prolonging their life.<\/p>\n

There are 6 different antioxidants found in this tea. They include:<\/p>\n

– Chlorophyll cleanses your blood
\n– Theophylline opens your airways
\n– L-theanine boosts your energy while decreasing depression and anxiety
\n– Drinking this tea daily also gives your immune system a great boost.<\/p>\n

Scientists are discovering more benefits of green tea every year, and some of the longest-lived cultures regularly consume green tea.<\/p>\n

\"\"13. Take Some Zinc<\/h3>\n

Research demonstrates that Zinc<\/a> actually decreases the symptoms you experience throughout a common cold or flu.<\/p>\n

This makes sense when you stop to consider that it’s responsible for making sure that more than 3,000 proteins throughout your body function correctly.<\/p>\n

Zinc also decreases your blood pressure while helping you support your blood sugar. For this reason, you’ll want to take 75mg of Zinc daily while you’re sick with the flu.<\/p>\n

This is also safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding so there’s really no reason you shouldn’t take this the next time you get sick with a cold or the flu.<\/p>\n

\"\"14. Take Chlorella<\/h3>\n

This powerful superfood guards your health, and it also strengthens your immune system.<\/p>\n

It’s an alga that has several amino acids and Vitamins A, B, C, and E. It also has potassium, chlorophyll, phosphorous, biotin, beta-carotene<\/a>, and magnesium. All of these increase your body’s antibody levels.<\/p>\n

When the flu virus reacts with the antibodies in your body, it’s immediately halted.<\/p>\n

This is why it’s so important for your body to have a lot of antibodies \u2013 so it can stop the flu in its tracks. As such, it won’t spread to any of your surrounding cells.<\/p>\n

\"\"15. Take Echinacea<\/h3>\n

Many studies show Echinacea’s ability to cut down on inflammation, pain, and the flu’s ability to replicate in your body.<\/p>\n

This is a coneflower that comes from North America, where it’s widely used. It’s available as a capsule, tea, or tincture \u2013 which works best. When you first feel like you’re getting the flu, mix two full droppers of Echinacea<\/a> with water three times daily.<\/p>\n

This increases the properdin levels in your body, which is a chemical that’s responsible for repelling viruses and bacteria. It’s what makes Echinacea so useful for beating off viruses and bacteria.<\/p>\n

At the same time, it also cleanses your blood.<\/p>\n

\"\"16. Take Some Vitamin D<\/h3>\n

The only vitamin your body produces sufficiently is Vitamin D<\/a> thanks to 30 minutes of sunlight exposure.<\/p>\n

Remembering this is important because research has established a link between Vitamin D deficiency and the flu. When your body has enough Vitamin D it naturally stops various strains of the flu from replicating.<\/p>\n

This means you’re 50% less likely to get the flu. Additionally, Vitamin D moves calcium into your bones, giving your immune system a boost. This is because it sends out neutrophils, monocytes, and natural killer (NK) cells.<\/p>\n

Considering how important this is, if you don’t get enough sun daily, make sure you take 2,000 IU of D3 daily.<\/p>\n

\"\"17. Add Apple Cider Vinegar to Your Diet<\/h3>\n

ACV has anti-pathogenic properties. This is because it has a lot of prebiotic inulin in it, which strengthens your immune system, sending out killer blood cells. Additionally, ACV helps balance your body’s pH levels, making it a less appealing host for bacteria.<\/p>\n

So, when you have the flu you should mix in a couple of teaspoons to a cup of warm water. Add in a lemon wedge for vitamin C<\/a>, raw organic honey, and a sprinkle of cinnamon powder, which is an antiseptic \u2013 all of which also help with the taste.<\/p>\n

Drink this up to three times daily.<\/p>\n

\"\"18. Garlic and Onions<\/h3>\n

Onions<\/a> and garlic are chock full of antioxidants, and they have strong anti-fungal, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. If you\u2019re feeling sick, just use more onions and garlic in your cooking.<\/p>\n

In fact, eat them regularly as a preventive measure. The allicin is a substance in garlic that is only present before you cook it. So, eat raw garlic from time to time.<\/p>\n

You can eat it straight, mix it in juice, or mix it up with some water. You can even put sliced, raw onions and garlic around your house to cleanse the air.<\/p>\n

\"\"19. Use Cayenne Pepper<\/h3>\n

Many people refer to cayenne pepper<\/a> as miraculous because it has so many great ways of helping your body. When it comes to fighting the flu, it relieves muscle and joint pain decreases inflammation, and provides you with a high level of Vitamin C.<\/p>\n

It’s recommended that you take one teaspoon of organic cayenne pepper each day. Eventually, you want to take one teaspoon, three times daily.<\/p>\n

Ideally, you want to make sure this is the powdered form, not the capsule because it’s more effective. Also, there’s a heat index you must consider here. It ranges from 40,000 SCUs – 90,000 SCUs.<\/p>\n

You’ll want to start with the 40 but eventually, take the 90.<\/p>\n\r\n

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