how supplements can help with fever and the flu
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The Flu
The flu (influenza) is an upper respiratory tract infection caused by
H. influenza virus.
It is usually transmitted through direct contact with an infected
person or by coughing, sneezing, or talking.
Symptoms of Flu
o High fever
o Headaches
o Muscle aches
o Fatigue
o Runny nose
o Sore throat
o Cough
Home Remedies for Fever and Flu
1. Enjoy a long-deserved bed rest to give your body time to
heal itself.
2. Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration and help thin out
your mucus secretions.
3. Eat immune boosting foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals
and antioxidants such as: Elderberry
Button Mushroom
Acai Berry
Oysters
Watermelon
Cabbage
Almonds
Grapefruit
Low-Fat Yogurt
Garlic
4. Eat protein-rich foods, which will help the body build immunity
and repair tissues during recovery.
5. Enjoy some chicken soup, which is believed to ease nasal
congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe inflammation.
6. Take some hot tea. The hot steam can soothe nasal congestion
and the antioxidants that can help you fight infection.
7. Use a ceramic (neti) pot with saltwater to inhale steam and
flush out your nasal secretions.
8. Take health supplements to boost your immunity.
Health Supplements for Fever and Flu
Echinacea
A herbal supplement that
helps boost the immune
system to fight infection, and
shorten the duration of
symptoms.
Health Supplements for Fever and Flu
Zinc
Zinc, which helps fight viral
infection, and reduce the
duration and severity of
symptoms.
Health Supplements for Fever and Flu
Vitamin C
It helps reduce symptoms
and prevent colds after
exposure to cold weather
conditions.
Health Supplements for Fever and Flu
Vitamin E
It helps fight against stress
and promote early recovery.
Health Supplements for Fever and Flu
Quercetin
A bioflavonoid that boosts
immune system activation.
Health Supplements for Fever and Flu
Ginseng
It helps shorten the duration
and reduce the severity of
symptoms.
Health Supplements for Fever and Flu
Glutathione
A powerful antioxidant that
helps fights infection.
Other Supplements for Fever and Flu
Oscillococcinum
Other Supplements for Fever and Flu
*Astragalus
Promotes Adaptation
to Stress
Other Supplements for Fever and Flu
*Goldenseal
Other Supplements for Fever and Flu
*Andrographis
Other Supplements for Fever and Flu
*Boneset
Other Supplements for Fever and Flu
*Kiwi
*More studies are needed to provide evidence on the effectiveness of these supplements in treating the
symptoms of fever and flu.
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