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Presenting Some Easy Home Flu RemediesNasal IrrigationYou don't need to spend money on medicated nasal drops. Saline nasal drops can be prepared at home. These drops help irrigate the nasal chamber and relieve a stuffy nose.Nasal saline drops are also useful for decreasing inflammation of the dried mucus membranes. To make your nasal drops, mix 1/4 teaspoon of salt with 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda in lukewarm water. Use a clean dropper to drop the solution into the nose. Herbal TeaHerbal tea helps relieve congestion and general discomfort in the head-neck area during flu. Bayberry bark is highly recommended in this respect. Mix one tablespoon of bayberry bark powder with an equal amount of ginger root powder. Boil this in water along with half a tablespoon of cayenne powder. The resulting concoction is a great flu reliever.GarglingGargling on a daily basis reduces congestion, eases throat discomfort and promotes easy breathing. To prepare the gargling solution, add one drop of tea tree oil or eucalyptus oil in warm water. You could also add some drops of iodine tincture in heated water for gargling. If these are not available, gargle with warm water to which common salt has been liberally added.Improving Immunity Against Flu & Some Handy TipsTo strengthen the immune system, use a mixture of warm water and honey to which some dry ginger powder has been added. Consume this on a daily basis to fight the viral infection.Flu patients often rub their noses with handkerchiefs due to nasal discomfort. However, this can make the nostrils sore and extremely dry. The nasal discharge too dries the internal fluids of the body. To address these problems, drink lots of fluids throughout the day, including lukewarm water flavored with basil leaves. Non-refrigerated juices of apple and cranberry can also be consumed. Apply petroleum jelly on the nostrils to moisten the skin. Also Read: |