are there any home remedies for the flu?
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Drink herbal tea It's antiviral properties are effective against some kinds of flu viruses. Other herbs and green leafy teas also have germ-fighting and antioxidant benefits. An herbal tea may help your body fight off the flu virus. A hot herbal drink is also soothing to your throat and sinuses.
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SO MAMGU was right – a hot cup of squash really will help cure the common cold. The simple drink can even help reduce the symptoms of flu, world experts claim today. And the more sugar it contains the better, the research conducted in Wales suggests.
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['Drink plenty of liquids, including chicken soup. ... ', 'To relieve a sore throat, gargle with warm salt water, use throat sprays, and suck on ice or lozenges.', 'Try a saltwater nasal rinse. ... ', "Use petroleum jelly on your nose if it's irritated from constant blowing. ... ", 'Use a humidifier to help break up phlegm.']
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You can catch the flu when someone near you coughs or sneezes. Or, if you touch something the virus is on, like Ellen and Jack's phone or doorknob, and then touch your nose or mouth, you could catch the flu. The flu virus can live on a surface like a book or doorknob for a number of hours.
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['Garlic. ... ', 'Honey. ... ', 'Lemon. ... ', 'Ginger. ... ', 'Ginger tea with honey and lemon. ... ', 'Red peppers. ... ', 'Apple Cider Vinegar.']
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Ginger ale. While ginger in its natural form may have some cold and flu benefits, this carbonated, sugary version won't offer much relief. Soft drinks of any kind have very little of the nutrients and electrolytes you need to fight off sickness. Get your ginger in a mug of hot tea instead.
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Usually, you'll need nothing more than bed rest and plenty of fluids to treat the flu. But if you have severe infection or are at higher risk for complications, your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication, such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu), zanamivir (Relenza), peramivir (Rapivab) or baloxavir (Xofluza).
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Avoid touching your mouth, nose, or eyes. That's not easy to do, so keep those hands clean. If you have flu-like symptoms -- fever plus at least cough or sore throat or other flu symptoms -- stay home for seven days after symptoms begin or until you've been symptom-free for 24 hours -- whichever is longer.
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['Drink fluids. Liquid helps thin the mucus in your throat. ... ', 'Suck on cough drops or hard candies. They may ease a dry cough and soothe an irritated throat.', 'Consider taking honey. A teaspoon of honey may help loosen a cough. ... ', 'Moisturize the air. ... ', 'Avoid tobacco smoke.']
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['Honey tea. Share on Pinterest A popular home remedy for coughs is mixing honey with warm water. ... ', 'Ginger. Ginger may ease a dry or asthmatic cough, as it has anti-inflammatory properties. ... ', 'Fluids. ... ', 'Steam. ... ', 'Marshmallow root. ... ', 'Salt-water gargle. ... ', 'Bromelain. ... ', 'Thyme.']
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['Gargle with a mixture of 8 ounces warm water and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of salt.', 'Suck on a throat lozenge.', 'Drink warm liquids, such as tea with honey. ... ', 'Turn on a cool-mist humidifier to add moisture to the air.']
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Try a glass of pomegranate juice. Can pomegranate juice reduce the effects of flu? In a new trial, patients with flu are being given two glasses of the juice every day for four or five days. Previous laboratory studies have shown that compounds in pomegranates stopped the virus from replicating and spreading.
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Toward the end of the flu, you might have increased sinus and chest congestion. Certain spices, such as pepper and horseradish, can help break up congestion so you can breathe better. However, avoid spicy foods when you have a sore throat.
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Spices. Toward the end of the flu, you might have increased sinus and chest congestion. Certain spices, such as pepper and horseradish, can help break up congestion so you can breathe better. However, avoid spicy foods when you have a sore throat.
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['Chloraseptic Max Sore Throat Lozenges. ... ', 'SoundHealth Honey Lemon Cough Drops. ... ', 'Sucrets Sore Throat Lozenges. ... ', 'Genexa Homeopathic Cold Crush for Children. ... ', 'Theraflu ExpressMax Flu Cough & Sore Throat. ... ', 'Chloraseptic Honey Lemon Warming Sore Throat Spray. ... ', 'Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat Apple Cinnamon Hot Liquid Powder.']
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Due to their anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, cumin seeds are an awesome home remedy for cold and cough. The compounds in cumin seeds help to soothe inflamed muscles and boost immunity to fight infections. Recipe: Add 1 tbsp of cumin seeds to 1 glass of water. Bring it to a boil.
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['Drink plenty of fluids. ... ', 'Eat chicken soup. ... ', 'Rest. ... ', "Adjust your room's temperature and humidity. ... ", 'Soothe your throat. ... ', 'Use saline nasal drops. ... ', 'Take over-the-counter cold and cough medications.']