What You Should Do to Prevent the Flu

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

The holidays are coming, which means winter is almost here, which also means common illnesses like cold, cough and fever are here.

Flu is not really fun to have as it is all-in-one – you get high fever, headache, muscle pain, sore throat, runny nose and cough, possibly at the same time. It makes you unproductive almost the whole week, even more.

Infants, older adults and pregnant women should be very careful because they are at a higher risk. What you should do to prevent the flu? Avoid doing these things listed on Food Matters:

WHAT NOT TO DO TO PREVENT THE FLU

Flu season is upon us and many of us can fall victim to the habits that make us vulnerable to flu. When it comes down to staying healthy, prevention through food and lifestyle habits are key. Keep these 5 tips in mind to keep your system protected during this fall and winter! Read more…

I know most of you would rely on over-the-counter drugs, but it’s better to treat your flu naturally. You can try honey, lemon, ginger, garlic, peppermint tea, fenugreek or orange juice, as these are some of the best home remedies.

You also have to drink lots of water, eat some soup, use warm compress, and most importantly, rest and get tons of sleep. This way, you won’t suffer from the harmful side effects most drugs give you!

So what you should do to prevent the flu? No vaccines or drugs needed – just continue to live a healthy lifestyle.

Image Credit: What not to do to prevent the flu – Food Matters

The post What You Should Do to Prevent the Flu appeared first on NUTRITIONCLUB.