With the flu is not to be trifled with, it is usually harder and more dangerous than a flu infection.
In addition to a cough and a runny nose a fever and severe neck pain often occur. Some of the Affected are also suffering from violent chills, sweating and fatigue.
When Influenza is an infection caused by a virus. In order to combat the pathogens, the body needs a lot of energy.
Therefore, you should consult at the first flu symptoms, in any case, stay in bed, rest and, in severe cases, as well as in the case of persistent symptoms to a doctor.
In addition, the complaints with tried-and-tested in-house resources to alleviate.
1. Chicken soup
Chicken soup not only warms from the inside, but also helps against cough and sore throat. The soup contained cysteine, it acts in the throat anti-inflammatory and a disinfectant. At the same time, the mucous membranes keeps it moist.
In addition, healthy ingredients such as zinc and iron will have a positive impact in the case of an infection.
Freshly prepared, the soup contains many nutrients. A good Alternative to chicken broth in organic quality without additives.
2. Chamomile or ginger tea
Hot herbal tea is good for the body and mind. In the case of flu has proven especially chamomile tea since chamomile will inhibit inflammation flowers. Also ginger tea with lemon is recommended because of its pain-relieving effect in case of infections.
As for the chicken soup: it is best prepared fresh. Alternatively, you can use but, of course, tea bags.
Insider’s tip: Fresh turmeric, in the ginger tea stir, he also acts as an anti-inflammatory.
3. Potato wrap
In the case of persistent neck pain, a Potato compress can provide relief. This spasm triggers, and has a warming effect and stimulates the blood circulation and loosens the phlegm in the throat.
Here’s how: First, a handful of potatoes boil and allow to cool slightly. You should be warm, but not hot. Then peel the potatoes with a fork and a gauze bandage stress.
In the case of neck pain the wraps around the neck, with cough on the chest area. To finish off the wrap with a towel and cover 60 to 90 minutes.
4. Steam inhalation
The Inhalation relieves flu-like side effects, such as cough or runny nose.
For the steam inhalation, is chamomile flowers or alternatively some chamomile tea bag in a pot with one to two litres of boiling hot water. A cloth over it and place the chamomile flowers read for about 10 minutes. Then with the torso over the pot to bend and the steam to inhale.
Experts recommend to use to Inhale a plastic inhaler (from the pharmacy).
This method is considered to be more effective and the eyes are not irritated in the process.
5. Gargle
Gurkeln with a salt solution on the pharmacy dissolves the mucus and helps effective against A sore throat.
As an Alternative to the salt solution, you can use cold chamomile, sage tea or peppermint oil-water mixture. Caution: peppermint oil is not swallow, but spit it out.
Julia Are
*The contribution of “Fast relief: 5 effective home remedies for the flu,” is published by FitForFun. Contact with the executives here.