Combat Flu Naturally
My post last week generated a host of emails for which I thank you all, however, the whole point of this weekly Blog is to get people to react and engage in the comments section at the foot of the post. This way we can get some interaction between visitors too, something that cannot happen via emails. Most of the emails were asking me to expand on, the Romany Herbal Remedy theme, so this week in view of the very cold weather both here in Spain (4ºc here yesterday) and in most of Europe I think the word ‘Flu’ might be appropriate. PLEASE, leave your comments below this post or on my facebook page.
If you’re sneezing, coughing, sore muscles, headaches and sore throats … yes, it’s most likely you have the flu! The first thing most people do is dash off to see their local GP, although from what I hear, in theUK you are probably cured before you can arrange an appointment. But, if you’re anything like me, you’ll prefer to treat the flu and all its symptoms in the most natural way possible and by the way it’s important to blow your nose regularly instead of sniffing back any mucous, always wash your hands after doing this to avoid spreading the flu germs elsewhere. Another thing most folk don’t realise is that any kind of activity increases your heart rate which redirects your energy away from your immune system, which is fighting the flu, rest, plenty of rest is very important.
Some of the new natural things we are being told to use today were actually mentioned in my Grandfathers Book ‘The Open Road to Health’ way back in 1936. The very first thing I do when I suspect I have a bout of Cold or Flu approaching is to make my self a hot drink from 1 teaspoon grated fresh root Ginger, 3 slices of a fresh Lemon and pour on 500mls of boiling water, sweeten to taste and sip it whilst still hot. Fresh Ginger is also excellent when suffering stomach pains or nausea; grate a little into a cup of hot weak tea without milk for surprising results.
Garlic may not be to everyone’s taste but the simple fact is, it’s the finest anti-bacterial nature has, even if you don’t normally use it in your cooking try adding a little to any meal during a flu attack you’ll be amazed at the results. During my upbringing I don’t recall any of the family having to visit a doctor for these minor ailments. One thing I do remember is that we always had the iron stew pot on the open fire, that was our only method of cooking and there is no better food when you feeling under the weather than a bowl of Chicken & vegetable soup, full of nourishment and a whole load of vitamins too, it’s especially good if you’re finding it particularly difficult to eat solid foods due to a sore throat.
