Does anyone have any good home remedies for relief of flu symptoms?
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You're off to a good start.  The eye problem, though, should be seen by a doctor.  When your body is fighting a serious illness like flu, your resistance to additional infection is lowered.  An infection coming on top of another shows how opportunistic germs are. \n\nOtherwise, add plenty of rest and lots of non-alcoholic drinks with no caffiene in them to your repertoire of anti-flu armaments.  (hey, it's a battle, after all!)  Don't force yourself to eat solid food if it makes you nauseated; you'll soon get your appetite back.  \n\nLast thing: one of the best medicines for colds and the flu is "tincture of time".  I know, it's a pain - in several places, not just the neck - but this, too, will pass. ;-)
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Herb supplements such as Echinachea and Goldenseal work very well.  I'm not a health freak, but my friend's mom gave them to me and my cold cleared up really fast and it's good for preventing them too.\nAvailable at healthfood stores as well as drug stores.
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Drinking fluids helps to replenish water you've lost through vomiting, sneezing, coughing, sweating, and other symptoms. The fastest way to recovery is to get plenty of rest, as the flu will fatigue you because your body uses all available energy to combat the viral infection. You may have loss of appetite, but force yourself to eat something so that you won't fatigue even more. Take some Vitamin C and Zinc to help boost your immune system so that you don't get sick again afterwards.
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Get extra rest. Bed rest can help you feel better. It will also help you avoid spreading the virus to others. \nDrink plenty of fluids to replace those lost from fever. Fluids also ease a scratchy throat and keep nasal mucus thin. Hot tea with lemon, water, fruit juice, and soup are all good choices. \nIf fever is uncomfortable, take acetaminophen or ibuprofen to lower it. You may also sponge your body with lukewarm water to reduce fever. Do not use cold water or ice. Lowering the fever will not make your symptoms go away faster, but it may make you more comfortable. \nTo relieve body aches and headache, take aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen. Do not take aspirin if you are younger than 20 unless your doctor tells you to do so. Also, aspirin and ibuprofen can upset your stomach, while acetaminophen does not. \nTry a decongestant or nasal spray if your main symptom is a stuffy nose. Look for a single-ingredient decongestant that contains phenylephrine. If nasal drainage is thick, a decongestant that contains guaifenesin may help keep it thin and draining. Do not use medicated nasal sprays or drops more often than directed and not for longer than 3 days. \nBreathe moist air from a hot shower or from a sink filled with hot water to help clear a stuffy nose. \nAvoid antihistamines. They do not treat flu symptoms and may make nasal drainage thicker. \nIf the skin around your nose and lips becomes sore from repeated rubbing with tissues, apply a bit of petroleum jelly to the area. Using disposable tissues that contain lotion also may help. \nUse cough drops or plain, hard candy to help ease coughing. \nTake a nonprescription cough medicine that contains dextromethorphan if you develop a dry, hacking cough. Some products contain a high percentage of alcohol. Use them with caution. \nElevate your head at night with an extra pillow if coughing keeps you awake. \nAvoid smoking and breathing secondhand smoke. This is good advice any time, but it is especially important when you have a respiratory infection like a cold or the flu.
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Whatever ways you may try, please see a doctor if you have fever before embarking on any suggestions you may receive. To get rid of a cough fast, avoid cold drink and also things that will leave remnant along the lining of the throat, like groundnuts, messy fruit drinks like fresh orange(the fibre will stick on the lining of the throat which will make you cough).After every single cough, drink a gulp of water to smoothen the lining and push down whatever is causing the cough especially the phlem or mucus, if you cant spit it out. The phlems is the main thing that make the cough worst. If everytime you cough and there is mucus or phlem, try your best to spit it out.and immediately drink warm water.When you go to bed at night, standby a flask of warm water so that should you cough during sleep, get up and drink some warm water. It helps to bring down the coughing.Another important thing is never sleep with the fan switched on in front of you becos the wind can also make your cough worst., just turn the fan away from you if you need it on.As for the flu, as long as you dont have fever, it should go off in a weeks time, but if you are on medication, take them religiously if you want to get well soon.
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Easing the pain of a sore throat\n\n    * Take acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen.\n    * Gargle with warm salt water (1 teaspoon of salt per glass of water).\n    * Suck on throat lozenges or hard candy.\n    * Suck on flavored frozen desserts (such as Popsicles).\n    * Use a humidifier in your bedroom or other rooms you spend lots of time in.\n    * Drink lots of liquids.
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Oranges are good.  Also those Zinc pills when you feel a cold coming on.\n\nWhen I feel a sore throat starting to take root I drink some hot tea with honey and a touch of lemon.  Also I will Wear a warm scarf around my throat when I go to bed.\n\nDrink plenty of fludis.  Jucies, teas, water.  Stay away from sodas.
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Chicken soup is one of the best home remedies, it helps hydrate you and helps make your nose run thus getting rid of some congestion.\nOtherwise you can eat and drink anything you want just make sure you get extra fluids so you are really well hydrated.  This helps to thin out the congestion so you can get it out of your sinuses/nose and if it is in your chest it lets you cough it up and get rid of it as well.\nYou don't, repeat DON'T need an antibiotic for a cold so please don't go to your DR and yell and scream until he gives you one. Save them for when you really neet them and they'll work better.
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Usually the flu has to run it's course, but you can treat the symptoms with things like Advil, caugh meds, etc. while boosting your immune system [to fight the flu/cold] with Airborne, Zicam and any Zinc lozenges you can find. These products work together wonderfully, however it's BEST to start them AS SOON AS you even THINK you're comming down with something or before you are going to be around people you either know are sick or think may be sick.\n\nYou can also BUILD your immune system up by taking Echinacea, Goldenseal and Vitamin C. Just remember that the Echinacia & Goldenseal are best started about a month before flu/cold season starts and quit taking them just after the flu/cold season ends. You CAN O.D. on vitamins so take no more than 200% RDA daily or 500% RDA [ONLY] while sick. Also, if you increase your intake of ONE vitamin, your body will want an increase of most other vitamins.\n\nLike Vitamin C you can O.D. on ANY vitamin ESPECIALLY the "Oil Soluable" ones: A, D, E and K. The oil soluable vitamins build up in the body and are metabolized very slowly. All the other vitamins are called "Water soluable". They are metabolized and eliminated quicker but you can still take too much of them at one time.\n\nBTW: If your flu symptoms don't lessen in a week or so...OR...they get worse, GET to the DR, *FAST*!!! True Flu is NOTHING to play with.\n\nEdit: And YES good old fashioned HOME MADE Chicken Soup has been clinically proven to help speed recovery time of colds/flu.<forgot about that one!...blushing, LOL!
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Rest, rest and rest some more. Listen to your body - if you want to sleep, the do so. Also, drink a lot. By spending two or three days doing nothing and sleeping when your body tells you to, you will be fully recovered much more quickly than if you try to struggle though. Aspirin or another type of anti-inflammatory (ibuprofen etc...) can also help, but don't let the relief you feel con you into thinking you're better. I know it's boring, but better to be bored for a couple of days than sick for a couple of weeks. There are no magic fixes for a cold/flu. There are plenty of products wanting to take your money - beware.
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The best known natural medicine for flu I know of is Licorice, which has been used for the treatment of flu in china for a few thousand years.  (Flu is most likely chinese in origin).  In some studies, mice injected with a lethal dose of flu virus were more likely to survive if administered licorice than if given modern antiviral therapy.  This does not mean you should shun modern medicine for herbs, but it does show that licorice has a significant therapeutic effect in treating flu.
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Unfortunately, there is no cure for the flu.  The flu is a virus and just has to run it's course.  However, there are products that can alleviate the symptoms to make the flu slightly more bearable.  Phenergen and other anti-nausea medications will help with the vomiting and upset stomach.  Try pepto-bismol or immodium AD for the diarrhea and upset stomach.  Tylenol and Motrin decrease the fever.
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The best way to help prevent influenza infection is to get an influenza vaccination each year, usually in early November. Unfortunately, immunization (administration of vaccine) against influenza is approved only for infants 6 months of age and over.\n\nUntil your infant is old enough to take vaccinations, you should look into home remedies and try to look for baby food with some of these ingrediants.  I looked up some for you:\n\n~ GINGER = best\n~ GRAPEFRUIT\n~ BASIL LEAVES\n~ GARLIC = dont know if thats good for infant but works.\n~ for more, visit link below\n\nhope i was helpful :)
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1.) Fill sink with hot water, add 2 tablespoons of Vicks vaporub, lean over sink, put towel over head, breathe deeply. \n2.) Microwave beanbag filled with flax seed and lavender (available at most bath & bed stores) put it on the back of your neck, or on your forehead, be careful though, it'll be HOT!\n3.) Mint tea, a little honey, a little lemon, and a pinch of cayenne pepper!\n4.) Get a humidifier and put it near the bed\n5.) Take a long hot shower or bath\n6.) LOTS of water and gatorade, flushing the body with water helps everything "move along" especially unwanted snot. \n7.) Put Vicks or Mentholatum under your nose\n8.) Bed rest, your body heals while it rests. \n9.) Try the Neti Pot (link below)\n10.) Saline nasal spray or drops\n11.)Avoid over-the-counter antihistamines, these dry you out, which makes the cold last longer\n12.)Oral decongestants like Sudafed can be used, but be sure to drink lots of water, and don't use it if you have thyroid problems or heart issues, it's kind of like taking speed!\n13.) Don't use antibiotics to treat a cold. Antibiotics aren't effective in combating a virus. The common cold is caused by a virus. Using antibiotics unnecessarily could lead to antibiotic resistance in the future.\n14.) Cough suppressants may be used safely for a cough. (Use the “DM” variety if the cough is dry). However, coughing is a natural defense mechanism to protect your lungs, so use these medications sparingly.\nHope all this helps! Feel better!
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Apple cider vinegar is a great remedy. Browse this site, it'll give you plenty of information.
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The flu usually starts with feeling weak, your muscles are all sore, weak, you have a headache. Your mouth can be dry, your throat hurts or is sore. Your mouth may be very sore, your nose may run.\n\n   These are all symptoms, not a specific disease because a flu, althought a seperate disease or virus, breaks the body down so many things can enter along with the flu.\n\n   There is no real "cure" but there is a type of control. Take lots of liquids so you don't dehydrate, it's O.K. if you can't eat. Stay in bed, lots of rest, don't try and go to work, visit, stay in bed or at least rest. You can take things that may help, for your throat like Thera-fly, over the counter drugs. If you think it's necessary and your that Ill, go see your doctor. He may give you something to ease your pains and a shot of anti-biotic.\n   People differ on being Ill for lengths of time. Some are down for fifteen days, some five to seven, it varies and there's the chance of a relapse so, be careful.
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There is no "cure" for the flu or gastro-enteritis.  These illnesses must run their course.  However, to help with the symptoms:\nmaintain hydration (fluids are important to prevent dehydration).  Choose an electrolyte solution such as ORS (oral rehydration solution), pedialyte or gatorade\ntylenol for fever\nthe "brat diet" may also minimize symptoms (bananas, rice, applesauce and tea)