In the country, many children and adults suffer from the common cold and flu every year. And despite taking medications, it might take some time for the symptoms to subside. This is why natural remedies for cold and flu are popular as they give you significant relief from sore throat, runny nose and lethargy, without causing any side effect. Here are some that you can try out.

Hydration and Rest
One of the important natural remedies for cold and flu is to keep your body hydrated. Drinking enough water will keep your immune system and digestive system functioning properly and keep up your strength. You must drink fluids equivalent to three-fourth of your body’s weight in ounces. You can take this liquid in the form of regular water, coconut water, herbal teas or salted water. Also, take plenty of rest and get at least 8 hours of sleep at night. It will help you recuperate quickly.

Homemade Lemon Ginger Echinacea  T ea
This is one of the natural remedies for cold and flu that shows results in a very short time. It helps to boost your immune system, which makes you recover faster. It also comforts your sore throat. It is a mix of lemon juice, sliced ginger, echinacea drops, a spoon of raw honey and hot water. Raw honey has antibacterial properties too.

Turmeric Tea
Turmeric tea helps to boost your immune system during the cold and flu season. Add grated turmeric root, sliced ginger, lemon peel, cinnamon and pepper to simmering water and strain the tea. After letting it sit for a few minutes, add fresh lemon juice. It can be stored up to three days.

Turmeric Latte
Another drink popularly used as one of the natural remedies for cold and flu is turmeric latte. Prepare a mixture of turmeric, cardamom, vanilla, cinnamon, granulated sugar and black pepper, and add this to almond milk and hot water and blend. Turmeric latte is super cozy, comforting and anti-inflammatory.

Mushroom Cacao Latte
This drink uses medicinal mushrooms which are very good for your immune system. Add medicinal mushrooms, maple syrup, almond butter, cacao powder, cinnamon powder and sea salt to dairy-free milk and blend it all together. The antioxidants in cacao, when added to medicinal mushrooms, make this drink one of the powerful natural remedies for cold and flu.

Steam Shower
Taking a steam shower can help loosen your sinus and congestion in the chest. You can add some eucalyptus oil to the water in your bathtub, which will fight the congestion. After the bath, blow out to get rid of the congestion from your throat.

So, hopefully, choosing one or more of the above natural remedies for cold and flu will help you recover fast. Feel free to consult your doctor as well.