Yep, they offered flu shots at work, but I said no. Sure enough, I have the flu now and everyone will be teasing me tomorrow at work, lol. Does anyone know any NATURAL cures for the flu? I'm not big on shots, antibiotics or cough syrup. Which are all going to be shoved in my face tomorrow (I work for a doctor). So, quick people, I need something to make me feel better!
There is a homeopathic treatment called (I can't spell it) Ocissilium. It is supposed to treat the flu. I've used it. Antibiotics should NEVER be used on the flu as it is a virus and antibiotics are useless. Unless you develop a secondary BACTERIAL infection like bronchitis or sinus infection or bacterial pneumonia. There is also an antiviral medication (a few of them) one called Tamiflu and other names. They only work in the first 72 hours of actual influenza (they won't work well for a cold.) And you have to have an otherwise healthy immune system to use them. But they do work at decreasing the symptoms and shortening the time of the illness most of the time. They are prescription only. You will need an HCP to write you a scrip or call one in for you. Most docs will do this, if you are sure it is the flu, and not a cold.
Garlic is an age old remedy.These days at least when I am healthy, I cook garlic as I find eating it raw makes me cantankerous afterwards.
Sleep, fluids, a lack of stress and a positive attitude can kick the flu's ass. Some Echinacea or Goldenseal can help boost your immune system too.
