Colds and flu are very unpleasant illnesses with varying symptoms from mild to rendering you bed-bound in the most severe cases. Often, home remedies are the best course of action - especially if you are experiencing mild symptoms. Sometimes that's not enough and we need a little medicinal help to get through the worst of it. Pearl Chemist has a wide range of flu relieving capsules, syrup and powders to help you through.

Giving natural remedies the best chance is always the most advisable way to go. Let’s determine if you have cold or flu symptoms, and then let's talk about some of the best home remedies for cold and flu.

Cold and Flu Symptoms:

Cold:

  • Usually begins with a sore throat

  • Nasal symptoms and a cough develop by 4th or 5th day

  • Low grade fever uncommon but possible for adults, more likely for children

  • Watery runny nose that becomes thicker and darker

Flu:

  • Cold symptoms but more severe

  • Symptoms come on at once rather than graduated like a cold

  • Fevers more likely

Natural ways to fight the flu:

Chicken soup

  • Not just an old wives tale! Chicken soup can slow the movement of neutrophils in your body.  Neutrophils are a common type of white blood cell that help protect your body from infection. When moving slowly it is easier for them to stay in the areas they are needed to heal. Go for home made if possible.

Ginger

  • It is scientifically proven to soothe a sore throat and cough. It also can alleviate nausea.

Honey

  • It possesses antimicrobial properties and antibacterial properties and is an effective cough suppressant. Do not give to children under age 1.

Garlic

  • Contains allicin, which may have antimicrobial properties. May reduce the severity of cold symptoms and help to avoid colds to start.

Echinacea

  • Flavonoids, (active ingredient) reduces inflammation and boosts immune system.  Can decrease severity and length of colds.

Vitamin C

  • Reduces phlegm and boosts your immune system.  

Probiotics

  • Contributes to your gut health and can reduce your chance of getting sick with an upper respiratory infection.  

Other Mentionable Home Remedies

Gargling salt water, vapor rub, humidity and warm baths remain tried and true home remedies for soothing during illness. 

Whilst home remedies are always preferable to medicine, sometimes they just don’t work.  Visit our online shop for our wide range of flu relieving capsules, syrup and powders if you need a bit of extra help to get you through your flu. www.pearlchemist.co.uk