What with the rain coming and going the past few months (even when it’s not supposed to rain), we have had to deal with flu more frequently than we dare confront the illness, something that cannot be just graciously ignored, but to be treated with utmost concern.
Although catching flu is not necessarily serious, it brings a lot of discomfort to the person experiencing it. And if that person happens to be a loved one, it pains us just to look at them. There are a lot of medications out there nowadays, so it’s one load off our mind, a comforting thought that we can always buy remedy for flu, be it the traditional way (herbal) or modern medicine.
But then there’s always been the debate of who is the better remedy for flu: herbal or modern medicine. Answers will vary, depending on who you ask. Most doctors will probably advocate modern medicine, while your elders would definitely suggest using the natural approach to treating flu. This author believes in the latter approach (based solely on experience), if is asked to take sides.
Although over-the-counter drugs help relieve flu discomforts, it has been an observation that they cause more harm than good in the long run, as they just mess with the body’s natural immune system, whereas herbal remedy for flu actually works WITH the natural reactions of the body, thus safer to use. Of course, with what the advancement of modern medicine, manufacturers have already found a way to extract these herbs and put it in capsule form for convenience of the general public.
Some of the more common herbal remedy for the common flu are elderberry, echinacea, garlin and ginger. All of the mentioned herbs help boost the immune system in one way or the other, while acting as a pain reliever and anti-bacterial at the same time. Of course, as the old adage says, prevention is better than cure. Herbs can also help in this stage (prevention), one of which is astralagus extract (the root of which ca be added to soup), potent for making the immune system stronger. Vitamin C rich-food like fresh citrus fruits are equally very good for fighting of infection.
What with the rain coming and going the past few months (even when it’s not supposed to rain), we have had to deal with flu more frequently than we dare confront the illness, something that cannot be just graciously ignored, but to be treated with utmost concern.
Although catching flu is not necessarily serious, it brings a lot of discomfort to the person experiencing it. And if that person happens to be a loved one, it pains us just to look at them. There are a lot of medications out there nowadays, so it’s one load off our mind, a comforting thought that we can always buy remedy for flu, be it the traditional way (herbal) or modern medicine.
But then there’s always been the debate of who is the better remedy for flu: herbal or modern medicine. Answers will vary, depending on who you ask. Most doctors will probably advocate modern medicine, while your elders would definitely suggest using the natural approach to treating flu. This author believes in the latter approach (based solely on experience), if is asked to take sides.
Although over-the-counter drugs help relieve flu discomforts, it has been an observation that they cause more harm than good in the long run, as they just mess with the body’s natural immune system, whereas herbal remedy for flu actually works WITH the natural reactions of the body, thus safer to use. Of course, with what the advancement of modern medicine, manufacturers have already found a way to extract these herbs and put it in capsule form for convenience of the general public.
Some of the more common herbal remedy for the common flu are elderberry, echinacea, garlin and ginger. All of the mentioned herbs help boost the immune system in one way or the other, while acting as a pain reliever and anti-bacterial at the same time. Of course, as the old adage says, prevention is better than cure. Herbs can also help in this stage (prevention), one of which is astralagus extract (the root of which ca be added to soup), potent for making the immune system stronger. Vitamin C rich-food like fresh citrus fruits are equally very good for fighting of infection.
