INFLUENZA

Treatment:
 Lifestyle Recommendations

• Consume plenty of fluids, especially fruit juices, herbal teas, soups and quality water – prevent dehydration and help flush the body
• Eat plenty chicken and turkey broth, with cayenne pepper – help prevent and break up congestion
• Avoid dairy products if possible, as they are mucous-forming, and sugar
• Sleep and rest as much as possible
• Avoid iron supplements during a fever, and do not suppress a fever unless it is over 40ºC

Supplement Recommendations

• ACES + Zn – contains vitamins A (powerful antioxidant and immune booster), C (strengthens immunity) & E (potent immunostimulant that nourishes cells), plus selenium and zinc
• Borage leaf tea can be drunk to bring down a fever, and is also said to relieve chest colds, bronchitis and coughs. The brew can also be used as a gargle for sore throats
• The leaf and flowering top of catnip are rich in vitamin C. They can be made into an infusion to relieve colds and fevers; the plant induces sleep and perspiration without increasing body temperature
• Chives have a blood cleansing, tonic effect and improve the appetite, and they also help ward off colds and flu
• Honeysuckle flowers can be preserved in honey for use in medicinal remedies for winter ailments like coughs, colds, sore throats, flu, fever and chills
• Echinacea supplements can speed recovery and help to prevent succumbing to infection
• Inhaling the steam from a Eucalyptus bath can clear mucous from the upper respiratory tract
• A few drops of Tea tree oil mixed in a glass of warm water can be used as a gargle to fight off throat infections (do not swallow)