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Coming down with the flu can be downright miserable. If you can't seem to get any better, try the following flu remedies to help ease your symptoms, speed up your recovery, and keep it from spreading to others.

1.Stay home

Your body needs time and energy to fight off the flu virus, which means that your daily routine should be put on the backburner. Stay home from work or school and put errands on hold until you start to feel better.

Staying home also prevents spreading the flu to other people in your community or workplace. The flu can be dangerous for older adults and children, so it is vital that you avoid contact with others while you are contagious.

2.Keep yourself hydrated

Having a high fever is one of the symptoms of flu which can lead to sweating. You might also be dealing with bouts of vomiting or diarrhoea. Therefore, your body needs plenty of fluids to replace lost liquids, and even more to fight off the infection.

Have plenty of water, but you can also drink Joshanda, herbal teas or tea with honey. These can have a soothing effect on your symptoms while keeping you hydrated. However, you should avoid drinks like coffee that contain caffeine, as they can actually cause you to become more dehydrated.

3.Rest

Sleep is the best medicine for your body while fighting the flu. You can also take a nap during the day to give your body more time to recover. Moreover, giving your body some rest can also reduce risk of serious flu complications, like pneumonia.

4.Ease your breathing

It can be difficult to sleep with a stuffy nose and cough. Try using an extra pillow to prop up your head and ease sinus pressure. You can also sleep with a humidifier or vaporizer in the room.

5.Eat healthy

In order to recover from flu your body needs better nutrition. Try having fresh fruits and vegetables as they provide important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that will strengthen your immune system to fight off the virus.

6.Natural remedies; Echinacea

When it comes to flu, natural remedies stand the test of time. They give you short-term relief and helps you to recover better.

Echinacea fights infections, especially the common cold and also has anti-viral and antioxidant effects. This herbal supplement may boost your immune system and will you recover fast.

7.Take multivitamins and herbal medicines.

Some medications are used to deal with specific symptoms, like nasal congestion, while others treat many flu symptoms at once. Pain relievers help reduce a fever, headache, and body aches. Decongestants can help open your nasal passages and relieve pressure in your sinuses. For cough try an expectorant like Prospan, which turns mucus into liquid so you can cough it out.

Be sure to read the product's label to learn the correct dose for each type of medication and to make sure you are not accidentally combining medications.

8.Practice good health habits

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth as germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

9.Stay positive

We often forget how much our emotions and attitudes affect how we feel physically. While you may not be able to unclog your stuffy nose or lower your fever with positive thoughts, maintaining a positive attitude during your illness may help in your overall recovery.

Most flu symptoms resolve within one to two weeks. If your flu symptoms start to get better and then get rapidly worse, or don't subside after two weeks, contact your doctor.