{"id":8832,"date":"2019-11-28T15:58:05","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T20:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quaidesbulles.ca\/2019\/11\/28\/9-natural-ways-to-beat-the-flu\/"},"modified":"2023-01-11T16:17:52","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T21:17:52","slug":"9-natural-ways-to-beat-the-flu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quaidesbulles.ca\/en\/2019\/11\/28\/9-natural-ways-to-beat-the-flu\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Natural Ways to Beat the Flu"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s cold<\/strong> and flu<\/strong> season again, and with it comes a flurry of symptoms: congestion, runny nose, fever, chills, coughing, to name a few. Here are some tips and tricks\u2014some of which were suggested by you, dear readers!\u2014to naturally relieve<\/strong> the symptoms that make life somewhat less comfortable than need be.<\/p>\n

Runny and stuffy noses<\/h2>\n
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Stuffy noses make us lose our bearings and our senses of smell and taste, too! We just want our noses to clear up! Here are a few natural methods to get breathe<\/strong> easily again (and get rid of that stuffy voice!).<\/p>\n

1. Saline solution<\/span><\/h4>\n

Stuffy nose? Try nasal irrigation! You can purchase a ready-to-use saline solution<\/strong> (spray or drops) at the pharmacy or you can make your own. Here\u2019s a simple, easy and cheap recipe for the whole family. Repeat as often as necessary.<\/p>\n

Saline solution recipe<\/strong>
\nAdd 2.5 ml (\u00bd tsp.) of salt to 240 ml (8 oz.) of boiled and cooled water.
\n(source: From Tiny Tot to Toddler<\/em><\/a>) practical guide.<\/p>\n

2. Steam bath<\/span><\/h4>\n

Steam thins secretions<\/strong> and clears the nose. Lean your head over a bowl of hot, previously boiled water and cover your head with a towel. Breathe in the steam through your nose for a few minutes. You can add a few drops peppermint<\/strong><\/a> or balsam fir<\/strong><\/a> essential oils to your steam bath<\/strong> (but be sure to close your eyes, if you do). Have you tried a humidifier in your bedroom? And why not take a nice, hot bath and add a handful of our Dead Sea salt<\/a><\/strong> to relax your sore muscles?<\/p>\n

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3. Chicken broth<\/span><\/h4>\n

Homemade chicken broth is a must for fighting colds! In addition to being comforting, a hot soup, just like steam, thins mucus. Add some fresh garlic<\/strong> (a natural antiseptic) for an immune boost. Mmm! Hungry yet?<\/p>\n

4. Decongestant<\/h4>\n

Remember from childhood that little tube to insert into the nose to clear the airways? We have a new version to suggest, the Iceberg<\/em> nasal decongestant<\/strong><\/a>, but there\u2019s no need to stick it in your nose! Actually, it\u2019s pure menthol<\/strong> in a container, so inhale deeply! And to relieve nostrils irritated by repeated blowing, generously apply some shea butter<\/strong><\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Sore throat and cough<\/h2>\n
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We know right away when we\u2019ve caught the flu or, rather, when it has caught us! Our throat feels sore. It tickles, it tingles and it hurts. Relieve the discomfort before it gets there!<\/p>\n

5. Gargle<\/h4>\n

As soon as you feel that tinkle in the back of your throat, attack Mr. Microbe head on before they make headway. Quick, get your salt shakers and spoons: saltwater gargles<\/strong> are the best of remedies! Gargle at least three times a day with half a teaspoon of salt dissolved into a small glass of lukewarm (boiled and cooled) water. It\u2019s that easy! Salt<\/strong> is an antibacterial.<\/p>\n

6. Hot drinks<\/h4>\n

Many of you have shared your recipes and natural tips for relieving sore throats<\/strong>. Here are some of them, published with your permission, of course!<\/p>\n

Samuel says:<\/strong>
\n\u201cLemon and ginger in a cup of hot water!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Danielle\u2019s shooter<\/strong>
\n\u201cThe juice of 1 lemon with approximately 1 tsp. of fresh ginger (cut into small pieces or grated) and a sprinkle of cayenne. Take as a shooter (1 shot). It feels great and clears the airways!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Martine and Danielle suggest\u2026<\/strong>
\n\u201c\u2026taking a few drops of peppermint essential oil in your mouth or directly on your tongue. It\u2019s very effective against sore throats and clears the respiratory tract.\u201d<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t