Homemade solutions for flu

Winter is a time of numerous cases of flu. Illness caught up with me a few days ago. High temperature, cough, runny nose, body weakness and severe headache - there are my flu symptoms. Before I go to the doctor, always trying to cure home solutions which I found at the Internet:


 Swish and spit. Gargling with salt water helps get rid of the thick mucus that can collect at the back of the throat, especially after you've been lying down. It can also help ease stuffy ears.


Make a tent. Need a quick way to open clogged airways? Bring a pot of water to a boil and remove it from the heat. Drape a towel over your head, close your eyes, and lean over the water under the “tent,” breathing deeply through your nose for 30 seconds. David Kiefer, MD, clinical instructor of family medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, recommends adding a drop or two of peppermint or eucalyptus oil to the water for extra phlegm-busting power. Repeat this as often as necessary to ease congestion.


Drink water with honey and lemon.


Lots of rest and don't overdo.


Everything should pass after a few days.