Struck by the flu
March 3rd, 2011 / 3 Comments
Everyone is getting sick, and now it’s my turn.
It came on me suddenly with a sore throat, runny nose, and body aches.
I try to avoid medicines as much as possible. Do you have any home remedies that you recommend?
Here are a few I’m doing:
– Drink warm/hot water rather than cold. It soothes the inflammation around my throat and nasal passages.
– Rather than blowing your nose into a tissue, blow into your hand directly over the sink and wash immediately with running water . It’s more environmentally sound, and prevents harsh rubbing of the nose with tissues.
– Put your face over a pot of steaming water and inhale the steam. It will clear up congestion ease the tightness in the head.
– Take a hot shower. A small luxury…ahhhh, it feels so good!
– Make your own salt water rinse to clean your nose. No need to buy saline nose sprays or Neti pot. Just use a syringe.
– Put a hot washcloth over your eyes and nose. Even just a 30 second rest helps to alleviate the pressure.
– Use extra pillows to help you breath easier at night.
Please give me more suggestions!
Comments
Drinking green tea has helped me in the past when I had flu. Hope you feel better.
hi! you could also try salinase that can be easily bought to any drug store and that won’t harm you, a 3-4 drops will also relieve you.
Thanks! I still have some congestion, green tea does help. I am using a sinus rinse.
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