Try these 7 NATURAL REMEDIES for COLDS and FLU for FASTER HEALING

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Because of the change in weather, people easily catch colds and flu nowadays.

While we STRONGLY recommend to check with your doctor ALWAYS, especially for children, there are times that having enough budget for a checkup is a struggle. So, we at Health Ave. collected 7 NATURAL REMEDIES for COLDS and FLU for FASTER HEALING.

1. GINGER TEA

Ginger helps you remove the toxins from your body through sweating. Honey, on the other hand, is an effective natural cough suppressant and soothes your sore throat

• Slice a few ginger roots on a small pot of water
• Bring it to a boil
• Strain to separate the ginger from the water
• Pour on a glass
• Mix 1 tbsp of honey

2. GARGLE

This can temporarily relieve sore and scratchy throat

• Mix 1 tbsp of salt into a glass of lukewarm water
• Gargle for 30 seconds before spitting out
• Do this 3x a day

3. WATER 

• Regularly drink water (NOT cold) to cleanse the body and fight infection

4. LEMONGRASS (TANGLAD) TEA

Lemongrass contains antifungal and antibacterial properties that helps your body fight fever, colds and flu symptoms

• Boil a few lemongrass leaves on a small pot of water
• Bring it to a boil
• Separate the leaves from the water
• Pour on a glass
• Mix 1 tbsp of honey and a few drops of calamansi/lemon so kids can enjoy it

5. MILK + TURMERIC 

Turmeric is used in Indian cuisine which are known to fight infections and warm the body

• Mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder or boiled turmeric (juice) into a glass of warm milk

6. OREGANO TEA

Oregano is a powerful natural antibiotic that helps us cope from colds and flu

• Boil a few oregano leaves on a small pot of water
• Bring it to a boil
• Separate the oregano leaves from the water
• Pour on a glass
• Mix 1 tbsp of honey and a few drops of calamansi/lemon so kids can 

7. CARROT JUICE

Known as the superfood for colds and flu. It is packed with immune-supporting vitamins such as vitamins A, C and E.

• Slice the carrots into small pieces
• Put in the blender or juicer
• Drink the juice

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