How supplements can help with fever and the flu

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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