Natural Ways to Protect Against the Flu

Natural Ways to Protect Against the Flu
Herbal Remedies
In these days of seasonal changes, everyone is at risk of infectious diseases. The increase in cases of cold and flu emphasizes the importance of herbal remedies.
"When illnesses give signals, mixtures prepared with herbs will prevent you from falling into bed." For those without chronic illnesses, recommends the following herbal teas:
Cloves - Cinnamon: Effective in alleviating symptoms of colds, bronchitis, cough, and high fever, as well as relieving mouth and throat inflammation. It can be consumed by brewing with spices, with cinnamon standing out. The active ingredients in cinnamon and cloves strengthen the immune system, fighting against viruses and microbes.
Elderberry - Mint: Beneficial for flu, cough, and cold. Relieves cold symptoms and soothes the chest. It is recommended to be consumed by brewing with mint.
Ginger Root - Lemon: Helps with colds and aids digestion when consumed with lemon. A mixture of fresh ginger, lemon juice, and honey can be beneficial when feeling fatigue, weakness, or pain in the throat or body.
Linden Tea: Linden flowers have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. It helps reduce symptoms of colds and soothes throat irritation.
Garlic: Increases the antioxidant capacity of the blood, supporting the immune system. Consume it by crushing.
Echinacea: Prevents and assists in the treatment of colds and flu. Opt for liquid forms of Echinacea products.
Black Pepper Seeds: Has pain-relieving and fever-reducing effects. Gargling with tea prepared with ground black pepper can help reduce throat infections and pain.
Sage Tea: The volatile components it contains are effective against infections and inflammations in the mouth and throat. It is beneficial for colds, flu, and bronchitis. Steep 2-3 bags of medicinal sage tea in 150 ml of boiling water for 5-10 minutes. Gargle 6-8 times a day when it reaches a temperature tolerable to your throat.
Rosehip: Considered one of the richest sources of Vitamin C in dried fruits. When the fully dried fruits are crushed and boiled for 10 minutes, they can be consumed to benefit from a high dose of Vitamin C. Provides resistance to the body.
Death to Microbes!

• Boil 4-5 cups of water with cinnamon sticks, 2-3 cloves, a teaspoon of ground or sliced ginger, a piece of apple with peel and seeds, a piece of lemon, and if available, rosehip. Add linden and mint. When the color of the tea turns yellowish, strain and mix with honey before drinking.
• This tea, due to ginger and black pepper, may have a slightly bitter taste. Turmeric can be added to the mixture if desired. It reduces the pain, aches, and fatigue caused by the flu and kills microbes. Prevents coughs and irritations.

For Those with Asthma, Jujube:Emphasizing the jujube plant's Vitamin C content, explained its benefits: "This plant is very beneficial for asthma and respiratory system patients. It also helps to expel phlegm. With its high fiber content, it stimulates the intestines. It can be recommended to diabetics in controlled portions due to its low sugar content."