Home Remedies for the Flu

There are many precautions you can take during cold seasons to avoid getting sick. Many of them are found within the home and often, these remedies are the most effective. The flu is a bacteria that enters the body and must run its course, so there is no real cure, but there are different ways to ease the symptoms and speed up recovery. What better way to get back to 100% than with natural antidotes you can find in your own pantry to achieve this goal. Here are some home remedies that will help you get rid of the flu and its discomforts.   Ginger For discomfort, prepare this infusion: chop a tablespoon of fresh ginger and add it to a cup of boiling water. You can add honey and a bit of lemon for flavor and vitamin C. Ginger will help you feel better due to its analgesic, antipyretic, and antibacterial properties. Recipe for Fish Fillet with Citrus and Ginger Sauce Ingredients: - 1/2 cup of fresh orange juice - 2 tablespoons of lime juice - 2 tablespoons of lemon juice - 1 tablespoon of olive oil - Zest of one orange - Zest of one lemon - 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger - A pinch of cayenne pepper - 4 thick white fish fillets (such as bass) - 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt - Pepper to taste - 2 tablespoons of water - 1/4 cup of finely chopped mint Click here to see the steps to prepare this recipe.   Eucalyptus Open your airways and relieve throat irritation with eucalyptus steam, which has expectorant properties. Carefully pour very hot water into a wide bowl and add eucalyptus oil or leaves to inhale all those vapors that will help you feel better.   Garlic Garlic is rich in allicin, a substance with antiseptic properties that helps the body fight the flu and other infections. If you're brave, you can eat it raw or in vinegar, but it is equally effective if you include it in your meals for lunch and dinner. Recipe for Garlic Bread Ingredients: - 1/2 baguette - 40 grams of Parmesan cheese - 30 milligrams of salted butter - 1/2 teaspoon of Dijon mustard - 2 cloves of minced garlic - 1 sprig of parsley Find the steps to prepare this recipe by clicking here. Chicken Soup It seems that our grandmothers were always right. A rich chicken soup makes you feel better because it reduces congestion and lubricates the throat, alleviating the irritation that the flu may cause. Additionally, it contains chemical compounds similar to those in cold medicines, which also reduce symptoms so you can be more comfortable. Recipe for The Classic Chicken Broth Ingredients: - 8 cups of water - 6 boneless chicken breasts - 1 peeled carrot - 1 onion - 1 celery stalk - 2 cloves of crushed garlic - 6 whole peppercorns - 1 bay leaf - 4 teaspoons of chopped parsley - Pepper to taste If you want to see the procedure to prepare this recipe click here.   Honey Honey is a natural expectorant, helps eliminate phlegm, and is useful for controlling and fighting throat infections, thanks to its antiseptic properties. If you want to directly tackle throat irritation, prepare some lemon juice with two tablespoons of honey and heat it for about 20 seconds in the microwave. Drink it, and you will surely feel better. Recipe for Mustard and Honey Dressing Ingredients: - 5 tablespoons of honey - 3 tablespoons of Dijon mustard - 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar Find the steps to prepare this dressing by clicking here.   Try the home remedies and see the effect they have on your health.