With no cure in sight for cold or flu, natural remedies can at the best bring symptom relief or reduce the duration of the symptoms. Following these health tips could make one experience less symptoms associated to cold or flu.
No. 1: Blow Your Nose Often -- and the Right Way
It's important to blow your nose regularly when you have a cold rather than sniffling mucus back into your head. Earache would be caused a result from the pressure of blowing your nose in a hard manner. The best way to blow your nose: Press a finger over one nostril while you blow gently to clear the other. Wash your hands after blowing your nose.
No. 2: Stay Rested
Resting when you first come down with a cold or the flu helps your body direct its energy toward the immune battle. This battle taxes the body. So, give it a little help by lying down under a blanket.
No. 3: Gagle
Gargling can moisten a sore throat and bring about a quick relief. Try a teaspoon of salt dissolved in warm water, four times daily. In order to decrease the tickle in your throat, try an astringent gargle -- such as tea that contains tannin -- to tighten the membranes. Or use a thick, viscous gargle made with honey or a mixture of honey and apple cider vinegar which can also help in moisturizing the throat to reduce one’s cold or flu.
No. 4: Drink Hot Liquids
Hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, help prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably inflamed membranes that line your nose and throat.
No. 5: Take A Steamy Shower
Steamy showers moisturize your nasal passages and relax you. If you're dizzy from the flu, run a steamy shower while you sit on a chair nearby and take a sponge bath.
No. 6: Sleep With An Extra Pillow Under Your Head
This will help with the drainage of nasal passages. If the angle is too awkward, try placing the pillows between the mattress to create a more gradual slope.