How To Cure Flu Fast

February 21st, 2009

There are many things you could do to cure the flu faster, top tips below:

  • Drink a lot of hot fluids (teas, soups, etc.) to keep you hydrated, warm and to dilute toxins.
  • Drink lots of juices (orange juices, multivitamin juices, etc.) vitamins in juices will help your immune system.
  • Stay warm. Sweating helps to get rid of toxins and to recover your body faster.
  • Keep your feet warm (put on some warm socks) warm feet helps blood circulation.
  • Have a balanced diet. Eat lots of vegetables and fruits.
  • Eat or chew few pieces of raw garlic, It helps your blocked nose and sore throat.
  • Rest. Your body uses a lot of energy to fight the virus, being tired will delay the healing process.
  • Wash your hands often, so you don’t infect other people by touching doorhandles, etc.
  • Take the painkillers for the headache, to relieve the fever. (paracetamol, etc.)* (Do NOT give aspirin to anyone under the age of 21, as it is linked to Reye’s syndrome)***
  • Take the throat lozenges or cough syrup to relieve sore throat (honey & lemon, etc.)***
  • Use nasal spray to relieve runny/blocked nose***
  • Blow your nose (into a disposable  tissue, wash your hands afterwards)
  • Aromatic steam - Fill a bowl with steaming water, add a few drops of Eucalyptus Oil, drape a towel over your head and lean over the steam. Breathe the steam for 10 minutes. It will help you breathe easier.
  • Gargle with salt water - Put 1 teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and gargle for about 40 seconds. Try not to swallow the substance. It will help your sore throat.

***Don’t forget to read the label and do not exceed the stated dose.