Top 10 Best Cures for the Flu

on January 19, 2010 at 7:25 AM

hot tea Is the cold and flu making it's way through your house? Sometimes natural remedies can alleviate your symptoms just as well as prescription drugs. These food and drink flu cures will have you feeling better in no time.

Tea with honey and lemon works wonders to sooth a cough, sore throat, congestion, or queasiness.
Fresh lime juice can help ease a sore throat and cough as well.
Peppermint tea is a natural decongestant.
Ginger tea, chamomile, and cinnamon can allieviate nausea.
Pineapple juice or fresh pineapple can help hydrate the body and boost the immune system.
Raw garlic helps the immune system fight infection.
And, of course, chicken soup is the cure for whatever ails you.

What's your favorite natural remedy for the cold or flu?

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About the author Kim Conte

has shoes that make people stop her on the street and ask "Where did you get those?" but it doesn't work for taxi cabs as she was hit by one ... and lived to tell the tale. She has more freckles than Lohan but way less attitude. And she's a fierce cook with tons of recipes to share -- and wishes she could share some with Bourdain.

Filed Under: cold & flu, natural health, swine flu

Comments (7)

Cafe Jenn

on Jan 19, 2010 at 1:14 PM

My husband swears by tea. His allergies flair up pretty bad in the spring and it gives him an upset stomach, so he always has a cup of tea in his hand in the evenings.

I've never been into natural remedies until recently so I will have to keep these in mind in case of sickness.

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sstepph

on Jan 21, 2010 at 8:27 AM

Hot Tea always does wonders. Or Ginger Ale seems to always help my belly or Coke a Cola.

Facebook comment from Lee Ann Shepherd

on Nov 28, 2010 at 9:45 AM

I have already had the flu but wrote down things to do as who knows I may get it again.. Flu always makes me feel like I wish I were dead. I don't think I am the only one that feels that way.