
<p>Here are 12 tips that may help ease your Colds and Flu
symptoms. Believe it or not, those irritating symptoms you&#8217;re experiencing are
part of the natural healing process &#8212; proof that the immune system is battling
the disease. ;</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Know When not to Treat Symptoms</strong></h2>



<p>For example, a fever
is your body&#8217;s way of trying to destroy viruses by creating a
hotter-than-normal environment. Furthermore, a fever&#8217;s hot environment causes
germ-killing proteins in your blood to circulate more speedily and effectively.
So, if you endure a mild fever for a day or two, you may get well quicker.</p>
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<p>Coughing is another
natural productive symptom; it unblocks your breathing passages of thick mucus
that can transfer germs to your lungs and the rest of your body. Even that
stuffy nose is best treated moderately or not at all. ;</p>



<p>A decongestant, like
Sudafed, regulates flow to the blood vessels in your nose and throat. But
usually, you ;<em>want</em> ;the increase blood flow because it warms the
infected zone and helps secretions move germs out of your body.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Blow Your Nose Often (and the Right Way)</strong></h2>



<p>It&#8217;s necessary to blow
your nose frequently when you have a cold rather than sniffling mucus back into
your head. But when you blow hard, pressure can take germ-carrying phlegm back
into your ear passages, creating earache. The best way to clear your nose:
Press a finger over one nostril while you blow ;<em>mildly</em> ;to
clear the other.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Treat That Stuffy Nose With Warm Salt Water</strong></h2>



<p>Salt-water rinsing
helps clear nasal congestion, while also eliminating virus particles and
bacteria from your nose. Here&#8217;s a familiar recipe:</p>



<p>Mix 1/4 teaspoon salt
with 1/4 teaspoon baking soda in 8 ounces of lukewarm water. Use a bulb syringe
or nasal irrigation kit to squirt water inside the nose. Hold one nostril by
applying light finger pressure while squirting the salt mixture into another
nostril. Let it drain. Repeat two to three times, then treat another nostril.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Stay Warm and Rested</strong></h2>



<p>Staying warm when you
first come down with a cold or the flu eases your body direct its energy to the
immune battle. This encounter taxes the body. So give it a small help by
resting.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Gargle</strong></h2>



<p>Gargling can moisten a
sore throat and make temporary relief. Gargle with half a teaspoon of salt
melted in 8 ounces warm water, four times every day.</p>



<p>To decrease the tickle
in your throat, try an astringent gargle &#8212; such as tea that carries tannin &#8212;
to tighten the membranes. Or use a thick, viscous gargle prepared with honey or
honey and (ACV) apple cider vinegar. ;</p>



<p>Seep one tablespoon of
raspberry leaves with lemon juice in two cups of heated water; combine with one
teaspoon of honey. Let the mix cool to room temperature before gargling.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Drink Hot Liquids</strong></h2>



<p>Hot liquids ease nasal
congestion, limit dehydration, and calm the uncomfortably inflamed membranes
that line your nose and throat. If you&#8217;re so congested that you can&#8217;t rest at
night, try a ;<strong>hot toddy</strong>, an age-old treatment. ;</p>
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<p>Prepare a cup of hot
herbal tea. Add one teaspoon of honey and one little shot (about 1 ounce) of
whiskey or bourbon. Limit yourself to one. Too much whiskey will inflame the
membranes and make you feel sicker.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Take a Steamy Shower</strong></h2>



<p>Steamy showers
moisturize your nasal tunnels and may help you relax. If you&#8217;re weak from the
flu, run a steamy shower while you sit on a chair nearby and do a sponge bath.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Use a Salve Under Your Nose</strong></h2>



<p>A small dab of
mentholated balm under your nose can help to clear breathing passages and
restore the disturbed skin at the base of the nose. Menthol, eucalyptus, and
camphor all have light numbing ingredients that may decrease the pain of a nose
rubbed raw. But, only put it on the outside, right under your nose, not inside
your nose.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Apply Hot or Cold Packs Around Your Congested Sinuses</strong></h2>



<p>Either temperature
works. You can get reusable hot or cold packs at a drugstore or create your
own. You can apply heat by using a damp washcloth and warming it up for 55
seconds in a microwave (dont forget to test the temperature first to make
assured it&#8217;s not too hot.) Also, a small bag of frozen peas works excellently
as a cold pack.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Sleep With an Extra Pillow Under Your Head</strong></h2>



<p>Elevating your head
will help free congested nasal passages. If the angle is too uncomfortable, try
placing the pillows between the mattress and the box springs to form a more
gradual slope.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Don&#8217;t Fly Unless Necessary</strong></h2>



<p>There&#8217;s no point
adding stress to your stressed-out upper respiratory system, and that&#8217;s what
the shift in air pressure will do. ;</p>



<p>Flying with cold or
flu congestion can temporarily damage your eardrums as a result of pressure
differences during takeoff and landing. If you must fly, then use a
decongestant and carry a nasal spray with you to use only before takeoff and
landing. Chewing gum and swallowing repeatedly can also help relieve pressure.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Eat Infection-Fighting Foods</strong></h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here are some
excellent foods to consume when you&#8217;re battling a cold or flu:</h2>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Bananas and rice to calm an upset stomach and curb diarrhea</strong></li><li><strong>Blueberries curb diarrhea and are rich in natural aspirin, which may reduce fevers and help with aches and pains</strong></li><li><strong>Carrots, which carry beta-carotene</strong></li><li><strong>Chili peppers may clear sinuses, and help break up mucus in the lungs</strong></li><li><strong>Vitamin C-containing foods like bell peppers</strong></li><li><strong>Cranberries may help block bacteria from sticking to cells lining the bladder and urinary tract</strong></li><li><strong>Mustard or horseradish may help break up phlegm in air passages</strong></li><li><strong>Onions contain phytochemicals meant to help the clear body from bronchitis and other infections</strong></li><li><strong>Black and green tea carry catechin, a phytochemical purported to have natural antibiotic and anti-diarrhea results</strong></li></ul>



<p> Remember, dangerous conditions, such as sinus infections, bronchitis, meningitis, strep throat, and asthma, can seem like the common cold. If you have severe symptoms or don&#8217;t appear to be getting better, call your doctor. 
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<p>Source: WebMD
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