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Whether you’re suffering from a cough, full-blown cold or flu, we have an effective treatment to help relieve your symptoms.

Plus, you can also give our suggestions a try…

Tips & Advice
 
 
 
Natural Remedies
  • When you’re under the weather, it’s important to drink water.
  • A good tip for relieving congestion is to take a steamy shower to moisturise your nasal passages and help you relax.
  • Garlic is famous for its ability to fight infection, so try munching a clove every 4-5 hours. Young cloves are milder, so maybe start off with them.
  • Gargling with salt and warm water can also help relieve sore throat symptoms and nasal congestion. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup (240ml) of warm water. Gargle four times daily – but don’t swallow!
  • If you’re feeling blocked up, try pouring steaming hot water into a bowl and inhale the vapour. Add the essential oil, eucalyptus, to boost the decongestant effect.
  • A dab of mentholated ointment under your nose can relieve congestion and help restore the skin made red from blowing your nose.
  • A humidifier can also help relieve congestion and help you breathe easier.
Break from stress

Give your body a chance to recover and get some rest to help you get back to good health.

  • When you’re ill, it’s normal to experience broken sleep – so you need more of it during the day to catch up on lost sleep. Pushing yourself when you are tired causes more stress on the body – so give your body a chance to fight back and rest more.

  • Drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine and alcohol. Orange juice is great for vitamin C but don’t drink too much if your stomach is upset from the cold you’ve got.
  • Avoid caffeine at night. If you choose a product that contains caffeine, avoid taking it before bed time.
  • If you’re suffering from a cold, try sleeping with an extra pillow. Being slightly elevated can help drain the congestion so you sleep better.
Nourishing Food

Eating certain foods can help to ease the symptoms of a cough, cold or flu.

  • Pepper and chilli are natural remedies for clearing blocked nasal passages and can help to warm your body naturally.
  • As we said, garlic can help fight infection – but if you can’t face munching cloves, try making a stock soup with extra garlic.
  • If you’re feeling up to it, you could try our hearty chicken soup recipe, excellent for helping to combat a winter illness:

Ingredients:

  • 1 large whole chicken
  • 1 large onion, cut into chunks ½ red cabbages cut into slices
  • 3 carrots, peeled and cut into slices
  • 4 stalks of celery, cleaned and cut into strips
  • 1 can of sweetcorn
  • 1 tbsp chilli flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cook it:

  • Put all the ingredients into a pot with about 3 litres of water.
  • Simmer for approximately 1½ hours or until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are soft.
  • Debone the chicken, mix into the soup and enjoy!

Just so you know: information contained on this site is not meant to replace the advice of a healthcare professional. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about which home remedies or medicines may be best for you.

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