Herbal Remedies for Swine Flu

When you come by some of the first symptoms of the swine flu, you could run to the doctor, but before you do you could try a few simple natural remedies that help with the severity of the symptoms. The most significant symptoms of a swine flu infection are the fever with chills, body ache and fatigue, a cough and sore throat, nausea, and diarrhea. Here are several natural ways in which to treat these symptoms, without actually curing swine flu. Take them while keeping in mind that some people could react adversely to them depending on individual allergic reactions to ingredients; consulting a doctor before taking these could always be a good idea.

Black elderberry or Sambucus Nigra, is a strong antiviral supplement. It is well known for its ability to strengthen the immune system and improve its abilities against viral infections. This supplement is widely available at health stores.

Echinacea is a great immune booster if taken before falling ill. Olive leaves are traditionally known for their help with flu conditions too.

Adaptogens are here is that help the body resist infections. Eleutherococcus, Shisandra, and Codonopsis are well-known Chinese herbs that help with flu symptoms.

Oil of Oregano is a well-known antiviral. Ginger tea is also a great home remedy. A popular recipe for this tea involves boiling crushed ginger for 20 minutes, and adding lemon to taste. This concoction does wonders for a sore throat and for chills.

Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic drug to help deal with the symptoms of swine flu. A full 63% of all patients suffering from debilitating swine flu symptoms, when treated with this drug, report a partial or complete clearing-up of the worst symptoms, within 48 hours. Scientifically conducted clinical trials with placebos have also shown definite results.

The use of L-Glutamine is recognized as helpful in swine flu; it helps the immune system when taken on an empty stomach.

Colloidal Silver is an antiviral supplement. It has no incidental harmful effects.

Vitamins C. supplements are always a good idea for any kind of flu or viral infection. Adults are able to tolerate up to 3 g of vitamins C. and children up to 2 g a day. A good way to arrive at the right dose is to keep increasing at until it affects your bowel movements.

A good piece of advice for swine flu given by naturopaths is to eat as little as you can manage. Digestion is known to draw a lot of energy away from the rest of the body, energy that could be used by the rest of your body to survive under attack from swine flu. Your meals do not actually bring you energy during the flu; they sap you. Plenty of rest is also considered to be of primary importance in dealing with swine flu.

Unless a fever gets dangerously high, it's should not be dealt with, with anti-pyretics. A fever is a necessary defensive reaction the body creates to kill off the virus with high-temperature. A fever also helps release defensive enzymes in the body.

If you keep these common sense measures in mind, you should be well on your way to equipping your body to deal with your swine flu.

Linus Orakles

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