Natural Remedies for the Flu

There are natural remedies for the flu that will help you feel better. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. The symptoms are similar to a cold but also include fever, chills, headache, vomiting, and body aches. Fortunately, there are natural remedies will help your body fight the illness and support healing. A combination of natural therapies such as homeopathy, herbs, supplements, and foods is a well rounded approach.

If you or your child is sick with the flu, here is a list of remedies you can use to get your body through the illness.

Homeopathic Remedies

Oscillococcinum – for general flu-like symptoms
Belladonna – fever support
Homeopathic Zinc – zinc helps your immune system fight bacteria and viruses.

Herbal Remedies

Elderberry – a tbsp of elderberry syrup 1-3 times per day while sick
Echinacea – a dropperful of echinacea tincture
Thyme – thyme tea helps with cough

Supplements

Vitamin C – whole food vitamin C supplements are the best option
Vitamin D – healthy levels of vitamin D help keep the immune system strong

Essential Oils

Eucalyptus – diffuse
Peppermint – diffuse
Thieves – diffuse

Healing Foods & Beverages

Homemade Chicken soup – use bone broth add healing herbs to the broth like thyme, or an adaptogen like astragalus
Honey – helps sooth sore throats
Lemon – high in vitamin c
Sore throat lemonade
Sugar-free electrolyte drinks are helpful to stay hydrated. Dehydration is a common problem when you have the flu.
Fermented foods for healthy gut flora which helps strengthen the immune system.

Use a Combination of Natural Remedies for the Flu

A combination of remedies used consistently throughout the duration of the illness will help. Natural remedies work but they need to be use consistently throughout the illness, taking 2-3 doses of them per day.

Most importantly, rest and hydrate!

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