What are the best homeopathic or home treatments for the flu?

I get a flu shot every year to protect against all types of Influenza. However, there are still many homeoathic remedies for the flu that I know of to help with symptoms. First, Oscillococcinum is an over the counter remedy that contains natural ingredients.

While it isn't really a home remedy, per se, it is considered to be a homeopathic treatment for the symptoms of the flu, and I know many people that consider it to be very effective. One of the main benefits of Oscillo is that it combats fatigue and body aches, allowing those with the flu to continue about much of their day. While it can be efective, it is still important that those with flu symptoms avoid contact with others as much as possible, as this is how the virus is spread.

Other home treatments for the flu include zinc lozenges or nasal sprays that contain zinc. Airborne is an over the counter treatment that can help strengthen the immune system when symptoms of the flu are first developing. Some zinc lozenges also contain vitamin C.

Both zinc and vitamin C are effective at boosting the immune system to help the body combat the flue virus effectively. Orange juice or cranberry juice also contain high amounts of vitamin C and can be of some benefit. Soups that contain chicken broth are recommended during any times of illness due to the fact that there are natural antibodies in the broth that can also help to fight off viruses and bacteria.

Probiotics are beneficial for fighting the flu as well. These also work by strengthening the immune system. Probiotics are often found in many kinds of yogurt, but they can be purchased as a supplement.

Acidophilus is one of the most common probiotic supplements, and it is available as a capsule or in tiny acidophilus pearls, which are easier for some people to swallow.

Echinacea has long been used to boost the immune system and help fight the unpleasant effects of colds and flu. It should only be taken when actually suffering from flu, not as an ongoing preventive measure. It is available online and in health stores in both liquid and tablet form.

The liquid does not taste very good, so I always buy the tablets. I think that helping the body to heal itself is a preferable method of dealing with common ailments, instead of treating the symptoms with lots of more artificial substances. Additionally, antibiotics are useless against viruses such as flu.

This tells you a little more about Echinacea, it is ffrom the website listed below: "An in-built intelligence seems to enable the cells of our immune systems to distinguish between beneficial and harmful bacteria. Anti-viral remedy Echinacea increases the amount of: • Interferon • Interleukin, and • A variety of other chemicals All are essential for the workings of the immune system. Antibiotics are useless against viruses Viruses use our DNA in order to multiply.

This makes virus-related infections very difficult to treat. Echinacea stimulates Interferon production Our cells try to release interferon when they are infected by viruses. This makes it more difficult for the viral infection to spread.

Interferon works like an early warning system: When cells next to the virus infected cells perceive the released interferon, they change their metabolism and make it difficult for the virus to spread. €œThe interferon then in turn puts killer cells on combat standby, which then destroy the infected cellsâ€? Source: University Hospital Rechts der Isar.

Battling the symptoms of the flu can be very exhausting in itself, without having to worry about trying to visit a physician who can only recommend over-the-counter medication that can simply relieve some of the symptoms of this illness caused by a virus. Luckily, there are a number of home remedies that can be employed to achieve similar results in symptom relief. Generally, for body aches and congestion that may result from the flu, it may help to inhale steam (add an aroma, such as ginger, eucalyptus, or chamomile) to ease congestion.

When dealing with the flu, it is extremely important to stay well hydrated, so fluid intake should be increased during this time. The recommended amount of liquids per day is about 8 glasses holding approximately 64 ounces of fluid, preferably water. Further, moist heat compresses may be used to combat head congestion, head aches and pains, and difficulty breathing through the nose.

For sore throat, a nice, old-fashioned chicken soup may work wonders. There are a variety of great recipes that may work, but a simple hot broth may work best. Stuffy noses and overall congestion can potentially be remedied by using an air humidifier or nasal strips.

Get well soon!

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