Organic and natural remedies to treat fight and cold naturally. No need to resort to over the counter prescription medication for cold and flu. Or flu remedies packed with sugars, stimulants or other toxins. Thankfully there is now a wide range of natural remedies available that help boost your immune system. Herbal medicine that alleviates cold and flu symptoms more holistically.

7 Natural Remedies That Fight Against Cold And Flu

No 1: Eucalyptus Essential Oil- Eucalyptus should like Lavender and Tea Tree be part of any natural remedies home first aid kit. Eucalyptus mixed with a carrier oil as a massage blend for the chest as an inhalant or added to the bath for any adults is great for Colds and Flu’s particularly chesty cough, sore muscles, runny nose, and headaches. Not suitable during pregnancy and should be used sparingly in low doses particularly on sensitive skin as it is very strong.

No 2: Lemon Essential Oil generally boosts the immune system and for colds and flu, sore throats and catarrh. It is also particularly useful for poor circulation and diabetics. The best application should be in bath water but a few drops of lemon oil can be mixed with a carrier oil as a massage blend. But do not apply to skin short before exposing yourself to natural or artificial sun devices.

No 3: Lavender Essential Oil, lavender is a great all-rounder and should be the first thing in any home first aid kit. Lavender particularly added to bathwater is deeply relaxing, useful at reducing muscular aches and pains. It can help reduce temperatures, particularly in children (Add to bathwater or add a few drops to a cool cloth and apply to the forehead or wipe child down). Useful for various other cold and flu-related symptoms such as coughs, catarrh, headache, depression and stress-related disorders also useful for many insomnia sufferers.

No 4: Echinacea is a well-reputed herbal remedy that boosts the immune system, made from fresh Echinacea flowers it is normally available as a tincture and should be used for a few days stopped and then restarted should not be used continually on a long-term basis with outbreaks.

No 5: Eucalyptus Pastilles, these soothing eucalyptus honey pastilles are pleasant and soothing to take all completely natural enriched with propolis another immune-boosting ingredient and essential oils of eucalyptus, mint and rosemary

No 6. Organic Honey & Thyme Syrup or for vegans the Organic Elderberry Syrup soothing cough syrups both made from natural ingredients.

No 7. Superfoods that can be added to your juices, smoothies, cereals or yogurt to make sure you are getting the right nutritional support as a preventative or to boost your defense system, most diseases are caused by inadequate nutrition or poor digestion. High-quality superfoods are highly absorbent, nutritious and full of antioxidants. NYR Organics offer both their Organic Berry Complex with Antioxidant Vitamin C and Organic Green Complex with Purifying Chlorella, both Organic, Gluten and Dairy Free, Kosher and suitable for vegans

Staying hydrated, reducing your stress levels, getting plenty of rest and deep sleep are important factors in reducing the risk  and treatment of flu.