Getting the cold or flu can get in the way of life. So when you’re down with the sniffles, try these five cold/flu natural home remedies to help you recover faster.
“Drink more water” may sound so trivial, but nothing beats water therapy in clearing away snot and mucus from your respiratory tract.
Water and Fluid
Another type of fluid, salt water can help clear out snot and mucus, but not by drinking it. You usesalt water to rinse out your nose and nasal passages using a bulb syringe or nasal spray. You can either make salt water or buy a nasal saline spray from a pharmacy.
Salt Water
Good old chicken soup is still one of the best cold remedies that naturally help your body recover from cold and flu. It’s a good source of immune-building nutrients and readily absorbable protein, which is essential in immune cell regeneration.
Warm Broth
Zinc
Zinc is an essential mineral that helps strengthen the immune system. You can increase your intake of zinc by eating mineral-rich foods like red meat, beans and lentils, nuts and seeds, and eggs.
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