The Flu

Influenza, also known as "the flu" affects millions of people every year especially during the winter months. The flu is caused by a virus.  The symptoms include:-

• A  fever of 100 degree  F and above
• Headaches and/or body aches
• Loss of appetitie
• A cough and/or sore throat
• A runny or stuffy nose
• Headaches and/or body aches
• Chills
• Lethargy and Fatigue
• Nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea

The above symptoms can be caused by other illnesses. However, when the flu attempts to attack our immune system, my family attacks it naturally first.  Here are some of the things we do:-

• Drink plenty of clear fluids including water to prevent dehydration
• Apply cool soaks to forehead, under arms, neck and groin area to help reduce a fever
•  Place a few drops of hydrogen peroxide in both ears
• Chew and swallow a fresh clove of garlic three times a day until flu leaves
• Sautee a white or red onion and eat it alone or with a meal
• If coughing, rub Vicks Vapor Rub under the bottom of the feet and then put on socks
• Take Vitamin C
• Get adequate rest
• Drink Pine Needle Tea

If you attack the flu early, you can prevent serious complications like pneumonia. However, if you're not feeling good or healing fast, see your physician.