Body aches, fever, chills and nasal congestion can make you feel sick. While home remedies can’t cure a cold or flu, they can help relieve symptoms, such as body aches, fever, chills, nasal congestion.

Find out some cold and flu remedies you can try at home:

Helps with hydration and is easy on the stomach. Nutrients help the immune system, although they do not cure the disease immediately.

It has anti-inflammatory properties and can relieve an irritated throat or reduce nausea. Ginger drink is warm and relieves symptoms.

It is anti-microbial and can help with a cough or sore throat. Adds well to lemon tea.

Contains allicin, a substance with anti-bacterial/anti-viral properties. May help cold symptoms in some cases.

Some studies suggest it may help prevent or relieve cold symptoms. The effect may be limited.

Vitamin C may help symptoms a little and shorten the duration of a cold. Probiotics support the immune system, but require more research.

Soothes a sore throat and helps clear mucus. Mix ½ teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water.

Warm steam helps to clear blocked sinuses and soothes the nose/throat. Using it keeps the air moister, which helps breathing.

Ointments with menthol or eucalyptus can help open the airways at night. Use as recommended for age.

There is no instant cure for cold or flu at home. These methods only help with the symptoms and the well-being of the body during recovery.

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