Onions
Onions are great immune system boosters. One of the most famous cold and flu remedies is a syrupy substance made of onions and honey. Here is how you make it: can an onion up into slices or chunks and then combine those slices with a bunch of honey and let the mixture sit for a while. The two ingredients need to be mixed together thoroughly and then the mixture needs to be left alone overnight. Take a spoonful of the mixture every few hours for the next few days and you should see your cold clear up pretty quickly. Adding some onions to your food every meal is another good idea-they blend into the taste of just about everything.
Oranges
Orange juice aren’t your only sources of vitamin C! You can get vitamin C from vegetables too! When you feel a cold or flu starting to take hold, start chowing down on salads and other leafy greens to help combat the germs that are trying to invade. You can also find vitamin C in other citrus fruits like limes and lemons.
Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are another good source of this essential vitamin so why not chop some up and toss them in your pasta sauce? Adding bell peppers to your meals won’t just enhance the flavor of the food it gives you the nutrients you need to build a strong body that is able to fight off illness.
Ginseng
One of the most powerful natural health remedies is ginseng. Infusing your diet with ginseng is easy because there are lots of foods that contain it and, if you want an added boost, there are ginseng supplements in the herbal section of your grocery store.
You should not wait until you are sick to fill your home with ginseng; filling your home ahead of time means that you will be prepared and might even be able to fight off the infection entirely. If you don’t feel well, brew some ginseng tea. Not only does the ginseng help you get better but the warmth of the tea can soothe a sore throat and the steam from the cup can help clear up your sinus passages a little. Herbal remedies and natural help can be wonderful ways to combat the common cold and flu. Why shove a bunch of chemical compounds down your throat when there are other and better ways to help yourself feel better? There is more to life than decongestant and antihistamines when you get sick: your bottle of water can heal you just as quickly. Most importantly, to give your natural healing methods time to work, you need to get lots of rest!
