6 Ways To Make Your Flu Symptoms More Bearable

6 Ways To Make Your Flu Symptoms More Bearable. Following up on yesterdays 10 Cold And Flu Prevention and Precaution Tips,  there is still the possibility you may catch the flu.  Just know that you don’t have to suffer and be laid up for weeks as there are some pretty simple things you can do to help you get through the ailing times. And they are:

1. SEE YOUR DOCTOR as soon as you can for antiviral medication – they can make the flu milder and prevent serious flu complications. Antiviral drugs work best if you’re on them within 2 days of getting sick, but starting them later can still be helpful.
2. AVOID SPREADING THE FLUE – you may still be contagious up to 5 or more days after symptoms appear. Make sure to wash your hands frequently, cough or sneeze into a tissue.
3. USE A HUMIDIFIER – moist air helps soothe sore throats and hacking coughs.
4. DRINK CHICKEN SOUP – believe it or not chicken soup really works as the steam opens nasal passages, the broth soothes the throat, and the soup actually helps infection-fighting white blood cells do a better job.
5. DRINK LIQUIDS – which will help thin out the mucous so it can get out of your system.
6. REST AND SLEEP – specifically at a 45 degree angle helps prevent the mucous to gather in sinus cavities, which is unpleasant and could also lead to further infection.

Also – another great cold and flu syrup is Elderberry Tonic.  This you can make yourself – just get some elderberries, dried or fresh, and follow this recipe.  Click the link for full article  ELDERBERRY TONIC SYRUP.  I swear by the stuff – IT REALLY WORKS !!

ELDERBERRY SYRUP

INGREDIENTS

3½ cups water
2/3 cup black elderberries (dried, or 1 1/3 cups fresh or frozen)
2 tbsp ginger (grated)
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp ground cloves
1 cup raw honey

INSTRUCTIONS

Pour water, elderberries, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves into sauce pan and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer for about 45 minutes.  Remove from heat and let cool. Mash the berries then pour through a strainer into a glass jar or bowl.

Discard the elderberries and let the liquid cool to lukewarm, then add the honey and stir well..  Pour the syrup into a mason jar or 16 ounce glass bottle and refrigerate.  It’s ready for whenever you need it.  Will last in the refrigerator for months.