flu

Many people are so bothered when they get the flu. It’s affecting a lot of people now in the U.S. as the season for this viral illness has started early.

The flu targets the immune system and causes various symptoms from fever, headache and body aches to dry cough and chills. It can last from a week to 10 days.

While this illness can be cured by taking over-the-counter medications, you can always turn to using the natural remedies. There are different kinds of home remedies for the flu and they use ingredients you already have at home. It’s been proven that they help strengthen the immune system and fight the flu virus that attack your body.

But did you know that among the natural home remedies available, the one that uses ginger is the winner?
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Originally posted on January 25, 2013 @ 9:15 pm

Nobody’s exempted from getting the flu. When the virus is around you and most especially when it’s the flu season, you might just get it.

Doctors say those who are not prone to getting it should not feel too confident because the virus can still strike you in the future. And when it enters your body, it can result in a few days of bed rest and medication or it could also make you seriously ill requiring hospitalization.

For this reason, medical experts recommend that children and adults get the flu shot as early as possible to provide them immunity throughout the flu season. More importantly, pregnant women, young children and the elderly should get vaccinated.
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Originally posted on December 6, 2012 @ 11:05 am

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