5 Natural Remedies To Get Rid of Your Cold and Flu Symptoms

As if being a college student and balancing 20 credit hours, working, holding multiple positions in student organizations on campus, and internship applications…throw the flu in there and it all seems impossible to handle. Well, this was my narrative last week. I had to miss several classes and all of my shifts at work because of the flu. While colds and the flu happen, especially during this time of the year, getting to the doctor isn’t always accessible and missing work and school isn’t always the best call for some. Below I have a few natural remedies that will have you feeling like your old self in no time when you are feeling under the weather.

Organic Pineapple Juice:  If you have the flu, drink the entire bottle in one day and continue use until you are well. If you have a common cold, take two or three glasses a day. Breaks up mucus and is five times more effective than cough syrup. Especially helpful for a sore throat and cough. Has 75% of daily vitamin C required and vitamin C promotes a healthy immune system. If your lungs or throat are inflamed, pineapple juice reduces inflammation. $8 at Kroger or whole foods.

Throat coat tea: So, for this remedy, you will need one tea packet, a tablespoon of honey, a tablespoon of lemon juice, and a teaspoon of cayenne pepper (the more the better because the cayenne pepper has capsaicin which reduces pain). The cost of tea $7 and can be found at whole foods or Kroger.

Oscillococcinum: Natural pellets that reduce flu symptoms such as body aches, chills, fever, etc. A great benefit ofOscillococcinumm that unlike other flu medication it does not make you drowsy. A MAJOR KEY FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS. Can be purchased at any whole foods. $9 for a 6 pack.

Manuka honey: Now this remedy is a little more expensive on a college student budget, but the benefits are differently worth it. I know you are probably wondering why Manuka honey and not just you regular Kroger clover honey. Manuka honey is a very beneficial honey. Aside from healing a sore throat, Manuka honey also heals staph infections and gingivitis. Manuka honey is an investment you want to make since it allows you to kill multiple birds with one stone. $18 at whole foods or Kroger.

Oil of oregano: This remedy helps with bacterial infections that are very common with cold and flu, earaches, and fatigue. 10 drops of this a day. You can take this drops directly or drop them into water.  This remedy also comes in a capsule. You can take two capsules a day. Capsules begin at $5 while the drops begin at $10. Both can be purchased at Kroger or whole foods.

I hope that you all find these remedies helpful and that you are well in no time. Stay warm!